Presidential Nominees Will Now Get Presidential-Level Protection Thanks to Scott Bill

Presidential Nominees Will Now Get Presidential-Level Protection Thanks to Scott Bill

Mateo Guillamont
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October 3, 2024
US Senator Rick Scott’s (R-FL) Enhanced Presidential Security Act was recently signed by President Joe Biden. The Enhanced Presidential Security Act, led by Representatives Mike Lawler and Ritchie Torres in the House of Representatives, unanimously passed the Senate after passing with a bipartisan and unanimous 405-0 vote in the House.  The bill would provide presidential […]
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Rubio, Scott, Florida Representatives Call for Emergency Block Grant Assistance Following Helene

Rubio, Scott, Florida Representatives Call for Emergency Block Grant Assistance Following Helene

Jackson Bakich
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October 2, 2024
Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) and a flurry of Florida U.S. House Representatives from both parties have called for emergency state block grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) following Hurricane Helene, which made landfall in the Sunshine State. It has caused formidable damage to Florida and North Carolina as infrastructure […]
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Trump, Scott Large Leads Dwindle in New AIF Poll

Trump, Scott Large Leads Dwindle in New AIF Poll

Jackson Bakich
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October 2, 2024
According to the latest polling numbers from the Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) Center for Political Strategy, former President Donald Trump (R) and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) still maintain a commanding lead with just over 30 sleeps until election day. Once again, former President Trump is receiving about the same amount of support from Floridians […]
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Scott Requests Senate Reconvene to Approve Hurricane Relief as Trump Slams Harris for

Scott Requests Senate Reconvene to Approve Hurricane Relief as Trump Slams Harris for "Fake" Leadership

Mateo Guillamont
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October 2, 2024
US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has requested Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) to reconvene the Senate to pass relief legislation for Hurricane Helene.  Senator Scott’s request anticipates federal agencies’ damage assessments to determine Helene’s impact and the appropriate amount of federal funds needed to help recovery efforts.  Helene slammed into Florida’s gulf coast late […]
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Florida Republicans Condemn Iranian Missile Attack on Israel, Shooting in Tel Aviv

Florida Republicans Condemn Iranian Missile Attack on Israel, Shooting in Tel Aviv

Grayson Bakich
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October 1, 2024
The Islamic Republic of Iran has launched approximately 100 missiles against Israel in retaliation for the IDF's assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah right as a mass shooting in Jaffa, near Tel Aviv, killed eight. Several Florida Republicans condemned the attacks and reaffirmed their support for the Jewish State on X (formerly Twitter). Senator Rick […]
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Scott Urges Schumer to Reconvene Senate as Hurricane Helene Death Toll Rises

Scott Urges Schumer to Reconvene Senate as Hurricane Helene Death Toll Rises

Jackson Bakich
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October 1, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is calling upon Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and the upper chamber of the Legislative Branch to immediately reconvene following the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The former Florida governor believes the Senate should return to Capitol Hill once the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and state and local officials determine […]
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Rubio, Scott Support Florida's Disaster Declaration in Letter to Biden

Rubio, Scott Support Florida's Disaster Declaration in Letter to Biden

Jackson Bakich
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September 30, 2024
Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) sent a letter to President Joe Biden (D) in support of the State of Florida’s major disaster declaration after Hurricane Helene – which needed approval from the Commander-In-Chief. The state received the necessary approval, and President Biden said the administration “will be with you every step of […]
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Scott, DeSantis on the Rebuilding Frontline After Hurricane Helene Hits Florida

Scott, DeSantis on the Rebuilding Frontline After Hurricane Helene Hits Florida

Javier Manjarres
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September 29, 2024
As Floridians in the state’s Gulf Bend and Tampa Bay areas continue to struggle to recover after Hurricane Helene made landfall last week as a Category 4 storm, two of Florida’s top political figures are on the frontlines helping those affected by the storm, and trying to draw attention to the recovery efforts. Florida Gov. […]
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Breaking Reports Suggest Iran Actively Seeking to Assassinate Trump

Breaking Reports Suggest Iran Actively Seeking to Assassinate Trump

Mateo Guillamont
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September 26, 2024
Former President Donald Trump was reportedly briefed by US intelligence officials on Iranian plots to assassinate him.  The reports come days after the US intelligence community exposed election-meddling activities by Iran against President Trump.  Trump defiantly commented on the news via X, warning of future retribution for any assassination attempts.  “An attack on a former […]
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Rubio Doubles Down on Efforts to Impose Sanctions on China

Rubio Doubles Down on Efforts to Impose Sanctions on China

Mateo Guillamont
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September 26, 2024
US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) filed new legislation to sanction China a few days after filing a different sanctions proposal earlier this week.  The new sanctions proposal seeks to counteract China’s role in the illegal fentanyl trade.  Senator Rubio’s earlier sanctions proposal sought to sanction Chinese entities using slave labor to manufacture goods.  In his […]
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Scott Secret Service Bill Passes Congress, Could Expand Trump's Protection if Signed by Biden

Scott Secret Service Bill Passes Congress, Could Expand Trump's Protection if Signed by Biden

Mateo Guillamont
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September 26, 2024
US Senator Rick Scott’s (R-FL) Enhanced Presidential Security Act, led by Representatives Mike Lawler and Ritchie Torres in the House of Representatives, unanimously passed the Senate after passing with a bipartisan and unanimous 405-0 vote in the House.  The bill would provide presidential and vice presidential nominees the same level of Secret Service protections as […]
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New Bipartisan Rubio Bill to Counteract Chinese Slave Labor

New Bipartisan Rubio Bill to Counteract Chinese Slave Labor

Mateo Guillamont
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September 25, 2024
US Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) have introduced the No Funds for Forced Labor Act to counteract international slave labor, primarily in China.  China has been repeatedly criticized for producing cheap goods on the backs of unpaid muslim minorities in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR).  Senators Rubio and Merkley’s bill would […]
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Florida Republican Mayors Association back legislation from Rick Scott fixing property insurance affordability

Florida Republican Mayors Association back legislation from Rick Scott fixing property insurance affordability

Michael Costeines
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September 25, 2024
HIALEAH — Members of the Florida Republican Mayors Assocation announced Tuesday they are backing legislation introduced by Florida Sen. Rick Scott that would address property insurance affordability currently affecting Florida residents. “We are in support of Senator Rick Scott’s Homeowners Premium Reduction Act that will provide an annual $10,000 in tax relief from homeowners’ insurance […]
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Democrats and Republicans Continue Blaming 'Border Crisis' on Each Other

Democrats and Republicans Continue Blaming 'Border Crisis' on Each Other

Javier Manjarres
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September 24, 2024
As the crisis along the U.S. southern border continues, congressional Republicans and Democrats continue to blame one another for the mass migration or the "border crisis." The issue of illegal immigration is arguably the biggest concerning Americans next to the economy, and candidates for elective office are jumping at the opportunity to blame their respective […]
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Florida Lawmakers Request Biden Declare Emergency in Anticipation of Major Hurricane

Florida Lawmakers Request Biden Declare Emergency in Anticipation of Major Hurricane

Mateo Guillamont
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September 24, 2024
Tropical Storm Nine (Helene) is expected to evolve into a major hurricane and make landfall in Florida’s panhandle on Thursday afternoon.  Florida lawmakers are supporting Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ request for President Joe Biden to make a pre-landfall emergency declaration, which would dispatch federal resources to Florida for hurricane response.  US Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) […]
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Scott Uses Democrat Disapproval of Illegal Alien Measure to Call Mucarsel-Powell a 'Radical Socialist'

Scott Uses Democrat Disapproval of Illegal Alien Measure to Call Mucarsel-Powell a 'Radical Socialist'

Jackson Bakich
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September 20, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and his campaign are calling out old colleagues of former Representative Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-FL) as they voted against HR 7909 – the Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act. This bill would deport or turn away illegal immigrants who have been convicted of sex offenses. 158 Democrats voted against the measure. […]
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$100 Million Reward to be Given for Info Leading to Maduro's Arrest if New Bipartisan Bill Passes

$100 Million Reward to be Given for Info Leading to Maduro's Arrest if New Bipartisan Bill Passes

Mateo Guillamont
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September 20, 2024
Florida lawmakers have proposed legislation that would set a reward of $100 million for information leading to the arrest or conviction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Information leading to the arrest of President Maduro is currently set at $15 million dollars. According to the Department of State, US authorities seek to arrest Maduro for international […]
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Scott to Introduce the Protect Our Presidents Act, Increasing Security for Trump

Scott to Introduce the Protect Our Presidents Act, Increasing Security for Trump

Jackson Bakich
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September 19, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is set to introduce his Protect Our Presidents Act, a bill granting equivalent United States Secret Service (USSS) protection to presidential and vice presidential nominees that the sitting president receives. "Over the course of just 65 days, two deranged individuals have tried to kill President Donald Trump, and one was able […]
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