Congressional Republicans Dismiss Idea That They are Open to Raising Taxes

Congressional Republicans Dismiss Idea That They are Open to Raising Taxes

Javier Manjarres
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May 28, 2024
In a recent CNBC interview to discuss Conservatism and raising taxes on Americans, American Compass Executive Director Oren Cass stated that there was a growing amount of Republican lawmakers in the U.S. Congress that wanted to raise taxes, particularly raise the corporate taxes that former President Donald Trump slashed during his first term in office. […]
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Scott: The Evidence is 'Overwhelming' Against DHS Secretary Mayorkas

Scott: The Evidence is 'Overwhelming' Against DHS Secretary Mayorkas

Jackson Bakich
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April 10, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) spoke to The Floridian this week to discuss Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ impeachment. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has delayed the trial by deciding to send the articles of impeachment next week instead of sending them Wednesday. Sen. Scott provided what he believes to be ample evidence that this […]
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Cruz Says Rubio and Booker Gave 'Lame Ass Excuse' for not Accepting his Basketball Challenge

Cruz Says Rubio and Booker Gave 'Lame Ass Excuse' for not Accepting his Basketball Challenge

Jackson Bakich
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April 10, 2024
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) spoke with The Floridian’s Javier Manjarres regarding one of his recreational hobbies: the sport of basketball. He also called out his colleagues Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ)  and Marco Rubio (R-FL) for not accepting the challenge of facing him on the hardwood. “I play hoops, as you know. Every week. I’m going […]
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Proposed Law Would Ban US Central Bank Digital Currencies

Proposed Law Would Ban US Central Bank Digital Currencies

Mateo Guillamont
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February 27, 2024
US Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), Ted Cruz (R-TX) and others have filed legislation that would prohibit the national government from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC). CBDC is a form of digital cash that can be tracked and regulated in real-time by a centralized regulatory authority.  In September of 2022, President Joe Biden announced […]
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Scott Seeks to Prevent Biden from Halting Lawful Cross-Border Trade in New Bill

Scott Seeks to Prevent Biden from Halting Lawful Cross-Border Trade in New Bill

Mateo Guillamont
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February 12, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) joined Sen. Ted Cruz (R-FL) in introducing the Keeping International Land Ports of Entry Open Act to prevent the closure of commercial ports of entry late last week.  Senator Scott’s bill responds to President Joe Biden’s administration’s decision to shut down certain commercial ports of entry to allegedly combat illegal immigration […]
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Scott Calls for Senate Border Deal to be 'Shut Down'

Scott Calls for Senate Border Deal to be 'Shut Down'

Jackson Bakich
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January 28, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is calling for the still-in-the-works Senate border deal to be called off after new reports demonstrate that border restrictions could only occur if border crossings “surge to 5,000 daily average over a week.” The next threshold is 8,500 crossings a day. Senator James Lankford (R-OK) is attempting to negotiate on behalf […]
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Scott Files Bicameral Amicus Brief in Trump Supreme Court Case

Scott Files Bicameral Amicus Brief in Trump Supreme Court Case

Mateo Guillamont
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January 23, 2024
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 […]
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Bipartisan Effort to Increase Efficiency at VA Facilities Led by Scott

Bipartisan Effort to Increase Efficiency at VA Facilities Led by Scott

Mateo Guillamont
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January 18, 2024
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) may soon have to abide by more stringent efficiency standards thanks to a new bill spearheaded by US Senator Rick Scott (R-Fl).  The Scheduling for Community Health and Easy Data to Understand for Legislators to Evaluate Services (SCHEDULES) Act responds to reports of extended wait times at VA medical […]
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Cruz, Ogles Introduce Bill to Protect Free Speech in Federal Agencies

Cruz, Ogles Introduce Bill to Protect Free Speech in Federal Agencies

Jackson Bakich
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November 18, 2023
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Representative Andy Ogles (R-TN) have introduced the Safeguarding Free Speech Act. According to Sen. Cruz’s press release, the legislation would prohibit federal agencies from “forcing an employee or contractor to use personal pronouns that contradict with an individual’s biological sex.” This bill comes in response to the Department of Health […]
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POLL: President Trump 2024 GOP Choice For President; 2nd Place — DeSantis, Cruz, Pence

POLL: President Trump 2024 GOP Choice For President; 2nd Place — DeSantis, Cruz, Pence

Javier Manjarres
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March 5, 2021
One of President Donald Trump’s political pollsters, Florida resident Tony Fabrizio, has conducted a poll of potential  2024 Republican presidential candidates.
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