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One can debate the efficacy of policies pursued by the State of Israel, but few can deny that antisemitism is a major component of its most radical critics. The International Holocaust Remembrance Association's (IHRA) definition of antisemitism includes such attacks, which Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) seeks to embrace in a recent resolution. Part of the […]

While the federal indictment of former President Donald Trump rocked the country internally, foreign policy issues abroad continue to mount. Recently, 24 Chinese aircraft flew dangerously close to Taiwan, with ten crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait. China has acted with increased aggression over the past several years, including talks with Cuba to […]

Former President Donald Trump has been indicted (again) on charges related to the supposed mishandling of classified documents found at his Mar-a-Lago residence. When these charges were made the day House investigations suggested President Joe Biden took a $5 million bribe as Vice President, many Florida House Republicans said this was to prevent President Trump's reelection and an attempt […]

Rubio and Scott have both introduced the Fairness in Higher Education Accreditation Act.

Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) presented his weekly update on the “Biden Inflation Crisis” – also known to some as simply “Bidenflation.” The Bureau of Economic Analysis provided its Personal Consumer Expenditures (PCE) report for April which showcased a 4.4% increase in the price of goods and services over the year. Sen. Scott’s press release attributed […]

Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) is leading a bipartisan effort to hold the Federal Reserve accountable.

After the NAACP issued a travel advisory for racial minorities and members of the LGBTQ community, US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL)  issued a travel advisory of his own for Socialists and Communists, warning that the ideologies will be welcomed with hostility. The NAACP issued its statement this week as a response to recent policy decisions […]

U.S. Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio, along with a cadre of their colleagues, have reintroduced the Combating Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Act. The legislation aims to fortify the economic standing of Israel against the BDS movement, a global campaign seeking to delegitimize the Jewish state through economic measures. The BDS movement has been […]

The Republicans directed a letter to Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen, calling on the Biden Administration to sanction Tobacco International Holdings (TIH).

Despite numerous attempts to block it, US Rep. Rashida Talib (R-MN) hosted an antisemitic, anti-Israel event on Capitol Hill with the blessing of Senate leadership.  US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has condemned Senate Majority Schumer for allowing the "Israel Catastrophe" event to take place. Rep. Talib hosted the event in Washington D.C. this week called, […]

Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and Representative Chip Roy (R-TX) have come together to introduce the Public Service Reform Act, which looks to make all federal workers “at-will employees [to] ensure faithful service to the American people.” According to the Rep. Roy press release, “the last administration faced unprecedented resistance from an entrenched federal bureaucracy, protected […]

As China continues to pursue its agenda of surpassing the United States both economically and militarily, a key strategy towards this goal is "civil-military fusion" (CMF). This strategy involves collaboration between the government, private sector, and civilian knowledge to augment the Chinese military. Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) have reintroduced a bill […]

Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) recently appeared on Spectrum News, criticizing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for the perpetual easement requirement that delated hurricane risk reduction in the area ahead of Hurricane Ian. "The Army Corps is essentially asking property owners in Pinellas to sign over their land at the expense of our […]

Former President Donald Trump continues to capture endorsements from Florida's congressional Republicans over Governor Ron DeSantis. Representative Carlos Gimenez intends to formally and publicly endorse President Trump very soon, as does Rep. Brian Mast. One of the few remaining holdouts is Representative Kat Cammack. While Time reported she intends to support President Trump over Gov. […]

Fort Myers and surrounding areas were hit hard by Hurricane Ian in 2022. However, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) had scaled back on a hurricane risk reduction project authorized by the federal government. Senators Rick Scott (R) and Marco Rubio (R) have written a letter demanding the project move forward to prevent further […]

TikTok has been a controversial app for lawmakers across the country, as both Republicans and Democrats have called for its ban in different capacities. Now, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is joining an effort which has been called a “bicameral push” to ban all members of Congress from using the app, due to its cybersecurity concerns. […]

Marco Rubio (R) has introduced a bill that would restore Holocaust survivors' rights.

As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is heavily involved in the nation's military.  This week the Florida Senator visited US troops stationed in Greece and Cyprus deployed to the Sixth Fleet and leaders of allied and partner nations to advance bilateral relationships and economic policy. Senator […]