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President Joe Biden’s debate performance against former President Donald Trump and Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez’s recent conviction on bribery charges have left Democrats 2024 election night aspirations spiraling out of control, as key senatorial candidates, including Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, may be hoping that the president steps aside to improve their chances of winning in November. Sen. […]

Florida’s US Senators are mourning the recent passing of former Senator Jim Inhofe, a leading Republican Senator representing Oklahoma for almost 30 years. Florida Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) both released statements celebrating Senator Inhofe’s life, commending his public service, and mourning his death. “Ann and I are keeping Kay, the Inhofe […]

U.S. Senate hopeful and former House Representative Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-FL) poked fun at her political opponent Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) for his distrust of Chinese garlic. Since late 2023, Sen. Scott has been adamant in warning the American people about “sewage garlic” being sent to the United States from China that has been grown using […]

Nearly thirty US Senators have written to Attorney General Merrick Garland condemning the recent conviction of former President Donald Trump. President Trump became the first US president to be convicted of a crime last month after a New York court found him guilty of a 34-count felony charge. US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) joined Senator […]

Florida Senator Rick Scott is taking another shot at Republican and Democratic leadership in the U.S. Senate, saying, “It’s time to throw the old leaders of both parties out!”

Israel reportedly struck Iranian military facilities in central Iran late yesterday night in response to a global drone and missile attack executed by Iran against Israel earlier this week.  Israel’s strike is the latest in a chain of intensifying military actions between the two states.  The G7, an informal group of the wealthiest and largest […]

Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) introduced a Senate resolution commemorating the life of Jereima ‘‘Jeri’’ Bustamante.  Bustamante had been serving as Senator Scott’s press secretary during his time as Florida Governor. She passed away during a tragic boating accident in the Florida keys six years ago.  Bustamante graduated from Miami Beach Senior […]

US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has requested Senate leadership hold a full impeachment trial for Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas.  The US House of Representatives approved articles of impeachment against Secretary Mayorkas last February.  Mayorkas’ impeachment is the first of its kind in the last 150 years.  Specifically, House Republicans accuse Mayorkas of intentional […]

Senate Democrats and Republicans are at loggerheads over recently announced mergers in the oil industry.  Last year, reports emerged of  planned mergers between Exxon and Chevron with Pioneer Natural Resources and Hess Corporation, respectively. Exxon and Chevron are the two largest oil companies in the United States. Exxon has claimed the merger “represents an opportunity […]

With her stint as the leader of the upper chamber in Florida’s state government dwindling in the sunset, State Senate President Kathleen Passidomo’s (R-FL) legacy affordable housing legislation could be in danger. SB 102 – the “Live Local Act” – Introduced by State Senator Alexis Calatayud (R-FL), allegedly has a glaring loophole that counties and […]

Representatives Vern Buchanan (R-FL) and Dina Titus (D-NV) introduced a bipartisan, bicameral bill that calls on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to study the link between animal abusers and those who commit violence against humans. Companion legislation was introduced in the Senate by Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Gary Peters (D-MI). The legislation is known […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Republicans in the upper chamber were able to muster enough votes to block the Senate border bill from passing. The bill failed by a tally of 49-50. 60 votes were needed to pass. According to CNN, the deal would still allow an influx of illegal immigrants into the country through the southern […]

The United States Senate agreed Sunday on addressing the surge of illegal immigrants at the U.S. Southern border, releasing a $118 million bipartisan border security and foreign aid bill.  Among many things, the bill would give the president more powers when dealing with immigration policy. One of these powers would be a special presidential expulsion […]

Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) appeared on Fox News’ “Life, Liberty & Levin” to discuss Republican leadership strategies (or lack thereof) in the Legislative Branch. The Florida congressman is tired of the right side of the aisle putting the ball in the Democrats’ court when it comes to governing effectively. Too often, Republicans stress “governance” over […]

A bill progressing through the Florida legislature could support housing initiatives for Floridian agricultural workers by providing legal protections and deregulation. SB 1082, filed by Senator Jay Collins (R-14), would legally protect agricultural housing construction initiatives across the entire state.  If Senator Collins’ bill passes, intrastate governmental entities would be prohibited from adopting or enforcing […]

Molina Healthcare of Florida and BeMe Health have joined forces to address adolescent mental health and well-being. In order to do so, the companies have teamed up to support over 22,000 Molina Medicaid teenage members through BeMe’s behavioral health app. According to Molina, the app is designed to “connect teens with customized mental health and […]

Tallahassee, Fl- Nearly 1.7 thousand laws have been proposed by the Florida legislature prior to the start of the 2024 legislative session.  While committees have been convening in both the Senate and House of Representatives, the Florida legislative session is set to officially commence tomorrow, January 9th.  Starting tomorrow, legislators will be able to reject […]

President-elect Donald Trump (R) is calling on congressional Republicans to "be smart and tough" as his inauguration day and Senate confirmation hearings approach. But with probable Democrat blockades to Trump's agenda and his appointments, prominent GOP member Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is also asking those in the GOP to take advantage of the "mandate" given […]