Sen. Scott Co-Sponsors Bill Ending Taxes on Servers' Tips

Sen. Scott Co-Sponsors Bill Ending Taxes on Servers' Tips

Jackson Bakich
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June 23, 2024
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced the No Tax on Tips Act, a bill that would attempt to institute the legislation’s title nationwide. The Texas senator called his initiative a “pro-worker” piece of legislation. The bill exempts “cash tips” – cash, credit and debit card charges, and checks – from federal income tax by allowing taxpayers […]
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ISIS Encounters at Border Spark Congressional Outrage

ISIS Encounters at Border Spark Congressional Outrage

Mateo Guillamont
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June 21, 2024
Eight suspected terrorists with potential ISIS ties were reportedly arrested last week in different American cities after crossing the U.S. border with Mexico All eight arrestees had entered the US through the southern border, and at least one of them reportedly did so via the CBP One app, created by the Biden administration to streamline […]
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US Conservatives Back Israel Following UN Accusation of Sexual Violence War Crimes

US Conservatives Back Israel Following UN Accusation of Sexual Violence War Crimes

Mateo Guillamont
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June 20, 2024
The United Nations (UN) Office of the High Commissioner (OCHR) has published a report accusing Israel of committing war crimes throughout their war against Hamas. The list of OCHR’s accusations include the use of sexual violence starvation as a method of warfare, murder or wilful killing, intentionally directing attacks against civilians and civilian objects, forcible […]
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Concern Grows Over White House’s Omission of October 7th Victims in Sexual Violence Factsheet

Concern Grows Over White House’s Omission of October 7th Victims in Sexual Violence Factsheet

Mateo Guillamont
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June 20, 2024
The White House recently published a fact sheet outlining President Joe Biden’s actions to address sexual violence in war. However, some conservatives have criticized the fact sheet for failing to mention any actions taken in light of Hamas’ October 7th attacks, which included widely-documented sexual violence. Late last week, Vice President Kamala Harris hosted an […]
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Scott Celebrates as Senate Committee Approves Defense Spending Bill

Scott Celebrates as Senate Committee Approves Defense Spending Bill

Mateo Guillamont
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June 19, 2024
The Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) approved the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) earlier this week. Passing the SASC was a major legislative hurdle for the NDAA, which seems likely to be approved by the Senate in the coming days.  SASC Senators voted 22 to 3 to approve the bill in a […]
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Mucarsel-Powell Chastises Scott Over Chinese Garlic Concerns, Backs Supporter of Domestic Socialism

Mucarsel-Powell Chastises Scott Over Chinese Garlic Concerns, Backs Supporter of Domestic Socialism

Jackson Bakich
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June 18, 2024
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 […]
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Republican Senators Request US Newspaper be Investigated for Links to Hamas

Republican Senators Request US Newspaper be Investigated for Links to Hamas

Mateo Guillamont
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June 13, 2024
Republican Senators are pressuring the Federal government to investigate Washington state-based newspaper The Palestine Chronicle following reports the latter cooperated with Hamas. The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) recently claimed Abdallah Aljamal, one of the Chronicle’s contributors, had been permitting Hamas to use his home to hold three hostages. Aljamal was killed during a recent IDF […]
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Senate Republicans Decry Trump Conviction in Massive Display of Unity

Senate Republicans Decry Trump Conviction in Massive Display of Unity

Mateo Guillamont
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June 13, 2024
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 […]
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Scott and Warren Join Forces in Rare Bipartisan Effort Taking on Federal Reserve

Scott and Warren Join Forces in Rare Bipartisan Effort Taking on Federal Reserve

Mateo Guillamont
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June 11, 2024
US Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) are pushing back against the Federal Reserve’s recently published enforcement policy for rules on illicit trading by Federal Reserve Bank officials. The Fed has been conducting a years-long review of its rules after various top Fed officials were forced to resign due to questionable trading practices. […]
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Senate Republicans Request Garland Investigate ICC Prosecutor for Potential Links to Hamas

Senate Republicans Request Garland Investigate ICC Prosecutor for Potential Links to Hamas

Mateo Guillamont
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June 8, 2024
A group of Republican Senators have requested Attorney General Merrick Garland investigate International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan. The request follows Khan’s announcement of seeking arrest warrants for Hamas and Israeli leadership for alleged war crimes. Khan’s arrest warrants for Israeli officials were met bipartisan rejection in the US. President Joe Biden, along with […]
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Scott Commemorates American Heroes on Eve of 80th D-Day Anniversary

Scott Commemorates American Heroes on Eve of 80th D-Day Anniversary

Mateo Guillamont
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June 6, 2024
US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) commemorated the 80th anniversary of D-Day by filing a resolution outlining the sacrifices borne by American and Allies’ forces on that fateful day. Senator Scott’s resolution, coauthored by Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Chris Coons (D-DE), was unanimously passed in the Senate. Scott highlighted the bravery and selflessness of the […]
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Rubio, Senate Republicans Block 'Fake' Contraception Bill

Rubio, Senate Republicans Block 'Fake' Contraception Bill

Mateo Guillamont
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June 6, 2024
US Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and 20 other Senators have jointly criticized a renewed push in the US Senate by Democrats to revive the ‘Right to Contraception’ Act, and now have blocked when the voted it down during a procedural vote by final count of 51 to 39. The Right to Contraception […]
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Lee Says Biden's Border Action is 'Too Little, Too Late'

Lee Says Biden's Border Action is 'Too Little, Too Late'

Jackson Bakich
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June 4, 2024
Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) appeared on Fox Business’s “Mornings with Maria” on Monday to discuss President Joe Biden’s (D) possible moves to address the border crisis as millions of illegal immigrants have crossed the border during his time in office. Her message is that no matter what the President does, it’s “too little, too late.” […]
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Trump Raises Whopping $200 Million After Guilty Verdict,

Trump Raises Whopping $200 Million After Guilty Verdict,

Ronni Hawk
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June 3, 2024
The Trump campaign made history by raising $5 million within 24 hours of a guilty verdict ($300 Million in 3 days). After being charged guilty of 34 felonies, former President Donald Trump remains the undeniable Republican party. Team Trump said on Friday that nearly 30 percent of the donors who gave money online were new […]
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Trump Confident Criminal Conviction Will Spur Hispanic-American Vote

Trump Confident Criminal Conviction Will Spur Hispanic-American Vote

Mateo Guillamont
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June 3, 2024
Former President Donald Trump appears confident Hispanic-Americans will support him over President Joe Biden in the upcoming elections as he spoke during his first interview after being found guilty by a trial court last week. President Trump became the first president ever to be tried and convicted for criminal charges after a jury found him guilty […]
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Florida Lawmakers Request Turks and Caicos Authorities Release Detained Floridians

Florida Lawmakers Request Turks and Caicos Authorities Release Detained Floridians

Mateo Guillamont
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May 31, 2024
Florida lawmakers are pressing Turks and Caicos Officials over the detainment and incarceration of Florida resident Sharitta Grier, who was arrested upon her arrival to the islands last week. Grier was arrested after airport authorities discovered two stray bullets in her luggage during a pre-flight check prior to her departure from the islands. According to […]
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Rick Scott Delivers Body Blow to McConnell, Senate Majority 'Establishment Insiders'

Rick Scott Delivers Body Blow to McConnell, Senate Majority 'Establishment Insiders'

Javier Manjarres
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May 30, 2024
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!”
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Florida’s Rick Scott Tours State Urging Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Season

Florida’s Rick Scott Tours State Urging Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Season

Mateo Guillamont
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May 30, 2024
US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has been traveling throughout the state to remind Floridians of the need to adequately prepare for the upcoming hurricane season. Senator Scott’s latest stop was Hialeah, where he hosted a press conference to explain to businesses and residents the importance of taking Hurricane precautionary measures. Such measures include making a […]
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