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Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) released a statement following Congress’s inability to agree on the border security deal crafted in the U.S. Senate. According to CNN, the proposal would’ve allowed an influx of illegal immigrants into the country through the southern border but provided $20.23 billion for “operational needs and capabilities” and resources for the newly […]

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado appeared in a House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on the fight for freedom in Venezuela led by U.S. Representative Maria-Elvira Salazar (R-FL). Machado overwhelmingly won the Venezuelan opposition party’s recent primary elections. However, Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro’s puppet Venezuelan Supreme Court invalidated the election results and barred Machado shortly afterward. Machado has […]

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 […]

A bill codifying civil liability protections for mothers of unborn children is steadily progressing through the Florida legislature.  Florida Senator Erin Grall (R-29) filed the bill, which was approved by the Judiciary committee along party lines.  Specifically, the bill would amend Florida’s ‘Wrongful Death Act’ by shielding mothers from wrongful death actions brought against them […]

A resolution filed by Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez (R-40) seeks to celebrate the economic and cultural ties between the State of Florida and Taiwan.   The resolution commends Taiwan for its vibrant relationship with the sunshine state in light of the recently held Taiwanese presidential elections. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP), who claims Taiwan belongs to […]

US Representative Maria-Elvira Salazar (R-FL) will lead a House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee hearing into the fight for freedom in Venezuela this Wednesday, January 7th.  The hearing will feature Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado as the main witness.  Machado overwhelmingly won the Venezuelan opposition party’s recent primary elections. However, Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro’s […]

Bipartisan legislation kickstarting a comprehensive review of the US military’s maternal care resources was introduced by Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) this week.  According to Senator Rubio’s office, pregnancy and childbirth are amongst the top reasons for admissions at military healthcare facilities.  However, reports of staffing shortages, accessibility difficulties, and patient dissatisfaction have prompted Rubio and […]

Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) is refloating calls to deport Hamas supporters residing in the US after President Joe Biden announced sanctions against certain Israeli citizens.  According to a State Department communication, President Biden’s sanctions respond to certain Israeli citizen’s involvement in attacks against civilian populations in the West Bank.  The individuals named in the sanctions […]

US Senator Marco Rubio’s (R-FL) resolution commending US Catholic schools was unanimously approved by the Senate. Senate resolution 539 supports the contributions of Catholic schools and celebrates the 50th annual National Catholic Schools Week. According to Senator Rubio’s office, nearly 2 million students with diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses are enrolled in Catholic schools throughout […]

The US Senate will once again consider creating a Space National Guard after US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) filed bipartisan legislation that would do so.  Late US Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Senator Rubio introduced the original legislation in 2022. President Donald Trump’s administration created the US Space Force in 2019.  According to Senator Rubio’s […]

Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Rick Scott (R-FL), and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) sent President Joe Biden a letter urging him to immediately impose recently lifted sanctions on Venezuela.   The letter comes amidst Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro’s latest actions to prevent a free and fair presidential election later this year.  President Biden had spearheaded an effort to […]

The US has announced it will consider imposing new sanctions on Venezuela after Venezuelan Autocrat Nicolas Maduro banned democratic opposition primary winner Maria Corina Machado.  President Joe Biden had spearheaded an effort to convince Maduro’s regime to permit for democratic elections to occur in Venezuela later this year. As part of President Biden’s initiative, the […]

Florida Senator Tom Wright (R-8) has filed a bill that would protect patriotic organizations’ rights to use school property as part of their organizational purposes.  Senator Wright’s legislation defines patriotic organizations as those with an educational purpose that promotes patriotism and civic involvement in accordance with federal law.  If passed, the law would permit representatives […]

Florida Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has submitted an amicus curiae brief  in the case Donald J. Trump v. Norma Anderson, et al.  The upcoming Supreme Court case is scheduled to be argued on February 8th. During oral argument, the court will be considering whether Colorado’s Supreme Court was correct in removing Trump from the Colorado […]

US Representative Gregory Steube (R-Fl) and Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fl) have filed the Safeguarding Charity Act to protect tax-exempt organizations from burdensome regulations.  The act was spurred by two recent Federal Court opinions in Maryland and California defining tax-exempt, i.e., 501(c)(3), entities, as receiving federal financial assistance under Title IX.  Such definition of 501(c)(3) institutions, […]

On the eve of the 2024 Iowa Caucus, Florida Senator Marco Rubio finally endorsed former President Donald Trump over Governor Ron DeSantis and Ambassador Nikki Haley in the Republican presidential primary sweepstakes, a sign that he could be positioning himself to run for President in 2028. Sen. Rubio’s endorsement, which followed fellow Florida Senator Rick […]

Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Representative Vern Buchanan’s (R-FL) Rachael Booth Act has officially been signed into law by President Joe Biden (D). The law aims to “fix a gap in current law that prevents some individuals who suffer domestic abuse at the hands of a service member from receiving much-needed financial assistance.” The bill […]

Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) is sounding the alarm surrounding the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and their trustworthiness – or lack thereof – especially when it comes to technology. As it pertains to the United States, Rep. Mast is calling for American technology to remain out of the hands of Chinese military capabilities. According to Mast’s […]