Massie Agrees with Rubio, RFK Jr on Soda, Food Stamp Debacle

Massie Agrees with Rubio, RFK Jr on Soda, Food Stamp Debacle

Jackson Bakich
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March 24, 2025
Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY), a self-described libertarian, has agreed with Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to ban sugary sodas within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, commonly referred to as food stamps). In other words, Rep. Massie believes that American taxpayer dollars should not fund unhealthy […]
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Sen. Ossoff Urges Secretary Rubio to Reinstate Peanut Lab Funding

Sen. Ossoff Urges Secretary Rubio to Reinstate Peanut Lab Funding

Jackson Bakich
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March 21, 2025
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) recently wrote a letter to his former colleague and current Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, regarding the budget cuts to USAID that have affected Georgians, specifically the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Peanut at the University of Georgia. With Secretary Rubio serving as the acting administrator, Sen. Ossoff has written […]
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Poll: Majority of Americans Disagree with RFK Jr., Rubio Over Using Food Stamps to Buy Soft Drinks

Poll: Majority of Americans Disagree with RFK Jr., Rubio Over Using Food Stamps to Buy Soft Drinks

Jackson Bakich
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February 28, 2025
Lay off my Coke! In the latest polling from Public Opinion Strategies, a majority of Americans, including Trump voters, support the usage of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, commonly referred to as food stamps) for soft drinks, including those sweetened with sugar. Changing this policy has been a focal point not just for Health […]
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Former DeSantis Chief of Staff, James Uthmeier, Sworn in as FL Attorney General

Former DeSantis Chief of Staff, James Uthmeier, Sworn in as FL Attorney General

Jackson Bakich
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February 17, 2025
Governor Ron DeSantis' (R-FL) Chief of Staff, James Uthmeier, has officially been sworn in as Florida's newest Attorney General. The Florida governor shared that Uthmeier was "a bulldog" within his administration. With a bit of sarcasm, Gov. DeSantis shared the role of Chief of Staff under his leadership is so hectic and fast-paced that a […]
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'Nuuk and Cranny': Sen. Cruz Believes U.S. Acquisition of Greenland is a Win-Win

'Nuuk and Cranny': Sen. Cruz Believes U.S. Acquisition of Greenland is a Win-Win

Jackson Bakich
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February 12, 2025
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, held a hearing titled "Nuuk and Cranny: Looking at the Arctic and Greenland's Geostrategic Importance to U.S. Interests." In late January, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that America is about acquiring the land and that it is "in our national interest" […]
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Greene Helps Reignite USAID Funding Discussion After Trump Attempts Takedown

Greene Helps Reignite USAID Funding Discussion After Trump Attempts Takedown

Jackson Bakich
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February 4, 2025
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) is reminding Americans of her disdain for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) after President Donald Trump (R) appointed Secretary of State Marco Rubio as Acting Administrator. In a recent statement, Secretary Rubio notified Congress that a review of USAID's "foreign assistance activities is underway with an eye toward […]
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Panama to Cut Ties With China's Belt and Road Initiative, Grant US Ships Free Passage Through Panama Canal

Panama to Cut Ties With China's Belt and Road Initiative, Grant US Ships Free Passage Through Panama Canal

Mateo Guillamont
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February 3, 2025
Panama President José Raúl Mulino has promised to not renew Panama’s contract with China’s Belt and Road initiative and grant US warships free passage through the canal after meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.  The announcement comes after President Donald Trump repeatedly threatened to forcefully retake the Panama canal unless Panama terminate Chinese influence […]
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Rubio's Estuary Bill Heads to Biden's Desk

Rubio's Estuary Bill Heads to Biden's Desk

Jackson Bakich
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December 10, 2024
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has been mostly quiet in the upper chamber since President-elect Donald Trump (R) tapped him as the next Secretary of State. However, Sen. Rubio's bill, the Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary of National Significance Act of 2024, has passed the House of Representatives. It will be sent to President Joe Biden’s […]
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Trump Officially Selects Rubio for Secretary of State

Trump Officially Selects Rubio for Secretary of State

Jackson Bakich
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November 13, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump (R) has officially chosen Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) to be his Secretary of State. This was rumored to be the case earlier this week, but it has now been confirmed by President-elect Trump himself. Trump released a statement saying Sen. Rubio will be a "strong advocate" and a "true friend to our […]
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Trump Expected to Name Marco Rubio as Secretary of State

Trump Expected to Name Marco Rubio as Secretary of State

Jackson Bakich
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November 12, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump (R) is expected to pick Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) to be his Secretary of State, according to three sources a part of the vetting process. This was first reported by the New York Times. According to NBC News, a Trump ally said Sen. Rubio fits in the Secretary of State position because […]
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Rubio Talks Potential Cabinet Position in Trump Administration

Rubio Talks Potential Cabinet Position in Trump Administration

Jackson Bakich
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November 7, 2024
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) appeared on “Hannity” on Wednesday to discuss President-elect Donald Trump’s (R) victory and the balance of power in the upper chamber. The former president has created a diverse coalition as he increased his voter share with nearly every demographic in the nation, especially Latinos. When asked about potentially joining the Trump […]
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Rubio Celebrates Trump Campaign Energy, Coalition Diversity After Landslide Victory

Rubio Celebrates Trump Campaign Energy, Coalition Diversity After Landslide Victory

Jackson Bakich
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November 7, 2024
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) appeared on “Hannity” on Wednesday to discuss President-elect Donald Trump’s (R) victory and how it rearranged the demographics of the Republican Party. The former president increased his voter share with nearly every demographic in the nation, especially Latinos. The Florida senator praised President-elect Trump’s energy and attributed it to his enthusiasm […]
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Rubio: Trump Victory Was a National 'Realization'

Rubio: Trump Victory Was a National 'Realization'

Jackson Bakich
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November 6, 2024
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) appeared on CNN this morning to discuss the ramifications of President-elect Donald Trump's (R) decisive victory in the Electoral College. The former Commander-in-Chief will likely win the popular vote total as well. Pundits across the aisle on networks representing both sides of the political spectrum predicted a nail-biter race that could've […]
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Rubio, Scott Try Again to 'Lock the Clock' on Daylight Saving Time

Rubio, Scott Try Again to 'Lock the Clock' on Daylight Saving Time

Jackson Bakich
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October 30, 2024
Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) are once again pushing for the Sunshine Protection Act, a bill that would make Daylight Saving Time (DST) the national year-round standard. In 2018, Sen. Scott signed a bill as Governor of Florida, which would trigger approval of the time change if it is approved federally. The […]
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Rubio Blasts Harris for Comparing Trump to Hitler

Rubio Blasts Harris for Comparing Trump to Hitler

Jackson Bakich
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October 29, 2024
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) appeared on “Fox News Sunday” to share his perspective on the recent comments made by Democrats likening former President Donald Trump (R) to Adolf Hitler. The idea of opposing political candidates being compared to the German dictator isn’t unheard of but unprecedented when it comes directly from the other candidate. After […]
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Rubio Demands DOJ Investigates Pro-Hamas Group as a Domestic Terrorist Organization

Rubio Demands DOJ Investigates Pro-Hamas Group as a Domestic Terrorist Organization

Jackson Bakich
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October 17, 2024
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has sent a letter to U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Attorney General Merrick Garland regarding the anti-Israel group "Unity of Fields." This group, according to Sen. Rubio, should be investigated as a possible domestic terrorist organization as it has aligned and declared its allegiance toward other groups such as Hamas, Islamic […]
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Rubio, Scott Support Seminole Tribe of FL's Request for Hurricane Milton Emergency Declaration

Rubio, Scott Support Seminole Tribe of FL's Request for Hurricane Milton Emergency Declaration

Jackson Bakich
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October 9, 2024
Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) have called on President Joe Biden (D) to approve the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s request to sign off on a pre-landfall emergency declaration immediately. This would allow the Seminole Tribe to have access to federal resources for emergency response and recovery preparations on tribal lands, including the […]
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Rubio, Scott Call on FEMA for Expedited Reimbursements to Local Government for Hurricane Recovery

Rubio, Scott Call on FEMA for Expedited Reimbursements to Local Government for Hurricane Recovery

Jackson Bakich
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October 5, 2024
Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) have sent a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell requesting that affected local governments receive timely reimbursements from past hurricanes – including Helene and Debby. According to Sen. Rubio, some local governments are experiencing budget shortfalls, which could affect current and future […]
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