President Trump Endorses Senator Scott in Reelection bid

President Trump Endorses Senator Scott in Reelection bid

Daniel Molina
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December 6, 2023
President Donald Trump (R) has endorsed Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) in his reelection bid.
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Scott: No Conditions on Israel Aid Until Hamas is Totally Destroyed

Scott: No Conditions on Israel Aid Until Hamas is Totally Destroyed

Grayson Bakich
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November 29, 2023
The Israel-Hamas war rages on, and the United States has been sending mixed signals. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) issued a statement recently after Senate Democrats began discussing putting "conditions" on sending aid to the embattled Jewish State, saying, "no further conditions on Israel aid until Hamas is destroyed." The Wall Street Journal provided additional context, describing how […]
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BREAKING: Explosion Near Niagara Falls, FL Lawmakers React

BREAKING: Explosion Near Niagara Falls, FL Lawmakers React

Grayson Bakich
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November 22, 2023
The day before Thanksgiving, a car exploded near the US-Canadian border at Niagara Falls. Investigations are currently suggesting this was part of an attempted terror attack, although the situation is still unfolding. According to CNN, the car's two occupants, currently unidentified, went through the initial checkpoint at Rainbow Bridge in Upstate New York by Niagara Falls […]
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Scott Says US Must be 'Realistic' with China, Xi Jinping

Scott Says US Must be 'Realistic' with China, Xi Jinping

Grayson Bakich
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November 16, 2023
During the APEC meeting between President Joe Biden and President Xi Jinping, the Chinese leader suggested, "For two large countries like China or the United States, turning their back on each other is not an option." Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) responded to this statement in an appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co. that the US should be wary […]
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Scott Introduces Bill Prohibiting Use of Chinese Digital Yuan

Scott Introduces Bill Prohibiting Use of Chinese Digital Yuan

Grayson Bakich
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November 8, 2023
China is taking advantage of the current international turmoil. Not just through diplomacy but more insidious means such as central banking digital currency (CBDC). To this end, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has introduced a bill prohibiting American money services businesses from using this new Chinese currency. Initially introduced in major Chinese cities in 2021, the digital […]
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Scott Blasts Senate for Blocking Stand-Alone Israel Aid Bill

Scott Blasts Senate for Blocking Stand-Alone Israel Aid Bill

Grayson Bakich
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November 7, 2023
House Republicans recently passed a standalone bill to fund Israel's war effort against Hamas. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) had led the charge on the Senate's companion bill. On the floor, he gave a speech in favor of it, saying the United States must stand with Israel and help them destroy Hamas. Nevertheless, the bill was […]
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Senator Scott Endorses Donald Trump for President

Senator Scott Endorses Donald Trump for President

Daniel Molina
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November 2, 2023
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) has endorsed President Donald Trump (R) for president.
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Scott Highlights Terrorists at Border, Demands Security

Scott Highlights Terrorists at Border, Demands Security

Grayson Bakich
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October 31, 2023
As illegal migrants continue pouring over the southern border and terrorists hide among them, fears of a terror attack on American soil continue to grow. Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), Todd Young (R-IN), and others wrote a letter to the Biden Administration urging border security for this exact reason, citing the Hamas attack on October 7th as a […]
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Scott Reintroduces the PANA Act, Looks to Support the Venezuelan People

Scott Reintroduces the PANA Act, Looks to Support the Venezuelan People

Jackson Bakich
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October 31, 2023
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has reintroduced the Preserving Accountability for National Assets (PANA) Act alongside Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and others to the 118th Congress. The bill’s purpose is to seize the assets of individuals of the Chavez and Maduro regimes convicted of corruption and hold them in the “Venezuela Restoration Fund.” […]
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Scott on Censuring Rashida Tlaib, 'If You Support Hamas, You Shouldn't Be in Congress'

Scott on Censuring Rashida Tlaib, 'If You Support Hamas, You Shouldn't Be in Congress'

Grayson Bakich
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October 27, 2023
The Floridian sat down with Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) to discuss a recent motion to censure Representative Rashida Tlaib (R-MI) for her support of Hamas introduced by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA). In fact, he said, "If you support Hamas, I do not know why you should be in Congress." Sen. Scott began by briefly […]
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Senate Democrats Block Rick Scott Anti-Hamas Bill

Senate Democrats Block Rick Scott Anti-Hamas Bill

Jim McCool
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October 24, 2023
Amid the reaction to the crisis in Israel from the recent Hamas attack that killed more than 1,400 Israelis, Democrats have split in their reaction to the tragedy.  US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is accusing Senate Democrats of protecting Hamas. Last week Senator Scott spoke on the Senate floor where he asked his colleagues to […]
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Scott Blasts Planned China Visit by Schumer

Scott Blasts Planned China Visit by Schumer

Grayson Bakich
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October 5, 2023
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) intends to visit China this coming week, a move Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) criticized in a recent appearance on Fox's Mornings with Maria, calling it "pure appeasement." Sen. Scott began by describing a bill he introduced that would prohibit taxpayer-funded trips to China for government officials, citing the acts of hostility the Chinese have […]
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New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Lawsuit Against Trump Derided by Scott

New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Lawsuit Against Trump Derided by Scott

Mateo Guillamont
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October 3, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the trial into former President Donald Trump’s alleged fraudulent business practices begins, Senator Rick Scott criticized New York Attorney General Letitia James for filing the lawsuit.  Senator Scott critiqued Attorney General James for plotting to prosecute President Trump even before she became Attorney General.  “Letitia James campaigned on a rabid desire […]
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Florida Congressional Delegation Remembers Dianne Feinstein

Florida Congressional Delegation Remembers Dianne Feinstein

Grayson Bakich
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September 29, 2023
Long-serving Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) has passed away at the age of 90. Florida lawmakers have issued statements and taken to X (formerly Twitter) to pay their respects. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) spoke on X that he and his wife were "heartbroken" to hear the news, saying they were praying "for her family, staff and […]
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Scott Reintroduces Bill to Cut Down on Govt. Agency Regulations

Scott Reintroduces Bill to Cut Down on Govt. Agency Regulations

Grayson Bakich
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September 28, 2023
Cutting down the size of government has long been a talking point for Republicans, and various initiatives and policies seek to do just that. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) joined with several other Senators, including Ted Cruz (R-TX), to reintroduce the Unnecessary Agency Regulations Reduction Act to trim down outdated or redundant government agency regulations. Should […]
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With the Farm Bill Looming, Scott Addresses Florida's Agriculture Problems

With the Farm Bill Looming, Scott Addresses Florida's Agriculture Problems

Jackson Bakich
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September 26, 2023
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) hosted a roundtable concerning Florida’s agriculture industry and the issues that it faces today. With the Farm Bill on the horizon, Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee Senator John Boozman (R-AR), and Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson (R-FL) joined Sen. Scott to discuss the problems and issues […]
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Scott Says China is a 'Bully You Do Not Appease'

Scott Says China is a 'Bully You Do Not Appease'

Grayson Bakich
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September 20, 2023
Tensions between the United States and China continue to boil, and solutions seem out of reach. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) said in an appearance on CNBC's Squawk Box that the difficulty of having dialogue with the Chinese is because "you do not have a real conversation with them," and "when someone is a bully, you do not appease them." […]
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Scott Wants New Fed Governors to Cut Spending

Scott Wants New Fed Governors to Cut Spending

Grayson Bakich
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September 19, 2023
The Federal Reserve has confirmed three new members to its Board of Governors: Lisa Cook, Ariana Kugler, and Philip Jefferson, appointed in January by President Biden. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has written letters to each of the new Board members congratulating them on the posts. More importantly, inquiring if they are willing to act transparently and accountably. "I am […]
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