Senate Rejects Blocking Arms Sales to Israel Despite Over One Third of Democrat Support

Senate Rejects Blocking Arms Sales to Israel Despite Over One Third of Democrat Support

Mateo Guillamont
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November 22, 2024
The US Senate has rejected a resolution led by Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT) to block the proposed sale of arms to Israel.  If passed, the resolution would have blocked the sale of over thirty-two thousand 120mm tank cartridges and munitions-weapons Israel could use in its war against Hamas. Israel’s Prime Minister and former Defense Minister […]
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‘Madness’: Scott Blasts DHS for Border App

‘Madness’: Scott Blasts DHS for Border App

Jackson Bakich
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November 22, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) criticized President Joe Biden (D) and Vice President Kamala Harris (D) after reports showed that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) could be loosening its restrictions at the southern border through an app. According to The New York Post, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will release an app in December […]
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Scott Praises Pam Bondi Following Trump's AG Appointment

Scott Praises Pam Bondi Following Trump's AG Appointment

Jackson Bakich
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November 22, 2024
Politicians around the country are sharing their reactions to President-elect Donald Trump (R) appointing Pam Bondi to be the next United States Attorney General. As the former Florida Attorney General, Pam Bondi has crossed paths with leaders such as Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R), and it seems she has earned […]
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Scott Endorses Lara Trump for Rubio's Senate Seat

Scott Endorses Lara Trump for Rubio's Senate Seat

Jackson Bakich
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November 20, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has endorsed RNC Co-Chair Lara Trump for Marco Rubio’s likely soon-to-be-open senate seat as he has been tapped for President-elect Donald Trump's (R) Secretary of State. It is up to Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) to fill the position. The Florida governor could appoint himself or somebody in his inner circle who […]
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Scott Sends Letter Regarding Biden 'Burrowing' Appointees in Federal Government

Scott Sends Letter Regarding Biden 'Burrowing' Appointees in Federal Government

Jackson Bakich
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November 20, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has joined some of his Republican colleagues in sending a letter to the Acting Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Robert Shriver, requesting transparency regarding the conversion of Biden administration political appointees into nonpolitical permanent positions, also known as “burrowing.” According to American Oversight, concerns about burrowing include the […]
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Recess Appointments Posed to Become First Test of Republican Unity

Recess Appointments Posed to Become First Test of Republican Unity

Mateo Guillamont
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November 18, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump’s calls for the Senate to permit recess appointments are becoming the first test of Republican unity behind his administration.  President Trump requested Republican Senators consent to extend the Senate’s recess for the President’s cabinet nominees to be automatically approved. “Any Republican Senator seeking the coveted LEADERSHIP position in the United States Senate […]
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Scott Blasts DoD for Failing Seventh-Straight Audit

Scott Blasts DoD for Failing Seventh-Straight Audit

Jackson Bakich
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November 18, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is calling out the Department of Defense (DoD) for failing its seventh-straight annual audit, failing to account for more than its $820 million budget. However, DoD officials stated that the agency has made strides in its ability to properly account for its spending. According to Fox News, the DoD audits concluded […]
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Scott Talks Trump, Rubio, Israel Relations on Capitol Hill

Scott Talks Trump, Rubio, Israel Relations on Capitol Hill

Jackson Bakich
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November 15, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) spoke to The Floridian regarding the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, Iran, and their proxies, which has left tens of thousands of people in the region dead. With President-elect Donald Trump (R) stating that the conflict would’ve never happened under his watch, we asked Sen. Scott how the incoming administration […]
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Stand With Israel Act Gains Steam, Six Senators Join Rick Scott

Stand With Israel Act Gains Steam, Six Senators Join Rick Scott

Jackson Bakich
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November 15, 2024
Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) have joined Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) and 31 other upper chamber legislators in bringing forward the Stand With Israel Act, a bill that would cut U.S. funding to United Nations (UN) agencies that “expel, downgrade, suspend, or otherwise restrict the participation of the State of Israel.” This piece of legislation has gained six […]
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BREAKING: Thune Outlasts Scott, Cornyn, Wins Senate Majority Leader Position

BREAKING: Thune Outlasts Scott, Cornyn, Wins Senate Majority Leader Position

Jackson Bakich
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November 13, 2024
Senator John Thune (R-SD) has become the leader of the Senate Republican Conference for the upcoming 119th Congress and possibly beyond. He outlasted Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) for the position. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) led the Senate Republican Conference since 2007. He announced his resignation in late February. Sens. Cornyn […]
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JUICE?—11.13.2024—Rick Scott Backs Trump in Wants to Scrap the Department of Education—Much More...

JUICE?—11.13.2024—Rick Scott Backs Trump in Wants to Scrap the Department of Education—Much More...

Javier Manjarres
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November 13, 2024
*** SORRY FOR BEING LATE... Things are very fluid right now in Washington, and now President Trump threw a wrench in our plans this morning. Rick Scott Says he Supports Shutting Down Department of Education WASHINGTON—Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) has told The Floridian that he supports the disbanding of the Department of Education, adding that there wasn’t a […]
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Ted Cruz, Mike Lee Announce Support for Scott's Leadership Bid, Vote Expected Today

Ted Cruz, Mike Lee Announce Support for Scott's Leadership Bid, Vote Expected Today

Jackson Bakich
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November 13, 2024
Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Mike Lee (R-UT) have declared their endorsement for Senator Rick Scott's (R-FL) Majority Leader bid. The Republican Party won the majority in the Senate on Election Day, providing Sens. Scott, John Cornyn (R-TX), and John Thune (R-SD) with more motivation to become their party’s leader in the upper chamber. Senator Mitch […]
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Rick Scott Says he Supports Shutting Down Department of Education

Rick Scott Says he Supports Shutting Down Department of Education

Javier Manjarres
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November 12, 2024
WASHINGTON—Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) has told The Floridian that he supports the disbanding of the Department of Education, adding that there wasn’t a need for this federal education bureaucracy. “It should be disbanded. We don’t need a federal Department of Education,” said Sen. Scott. Sen. Scott’s position in support of scrapping the Education Department […]
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Scott Pushes His History in Private Sector as Rationale for Senate Leadership

Scott Pushes His History in Private Sector as Rationale for Senate Leadership

Jackson Bakich
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November 12, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) appeared on Fox News to share his vision for the Senate Majority Leader position should he be picked by his colleagues later this week. The Republican Party won the majority in the Senate on Election Day, providing Senators Scott, John Cornyn (R-TX), and John Thune (R-SD) with more motivation to obtain party […]
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JUICE?—11.11.2024—Rick Scott: The Senate Majority Leader?—Much More...

JUICE?—11.11.2024—Rick Scott: The Senate Majority Leader?—Much More...

Javier Manjarres
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November 11, 2024
Rick Scott: The Next Senate Majority Leader? With the most powerful woman in Washington, Susie Wiles backing him, and his close relationship with President Donald Trump, how can Sen. Rick Scott not become the next Senate Majority Leader? Oh yeah, Sen. Marco Rubio has also endorsed Sen. Scott ....READ MORE     Marco Rubio-Schumer is […]
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Scott Confident He Will Obtain Republican Senate Leadership

Scott Confident He Will Obtain Republican Senate Leadership

Jackson Bakich
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November 9, 2024
The Republican Party won the majority in the Senate on Election Day, providing Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), John Cornyn (R-TX), and John Thune (R-SD) with more motivation to become their party’s leader in the upper chamber. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has served as the leader of the Senate Republican Conference since 2007. He announced his […]
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Scott Receives Senate Leader Endorsements, But Likely Needs Trump's

Scott Receives Senate Leader Endorsements, But Likely Needs Trump's

Jackson Bakich
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November 8, 2024
After Republicans secured the Senate majority this election cycle, discussions of who should lead the Republican Conference in the upper chamber ramped up. Both Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and John Thune (R-SD) have been portrayed as the continuation candidates for the position, whereas Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has vowed to be the “change” candidate. Senator […]
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Trump Selects Susan Wiles as First-Ever Female Chief of Staff

Trump Selects Susan Wiles as First-Ever Female Chief of Staff

Mateo Guillamont
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November 8, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump’s first cabinet position was given to Susan Wiles, who will serve as the first female chief of staff in history.  Wiles, who managed President’s Trump campaign, has had a successful track record helping Republican candidates win their respective races.  In 2010, she helped US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) win his Florida gubernatorial […]
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