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Former Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos (R) has received a flurry of endorsements from prominent Republicans nationwide with a concentration of support from his home state of Florida. Haridopolos is running for Congressional District 8, currently held by Representative Bill Posey (R-FL). Rep. Posey announced in April that he would not seek another term and […]
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Representative Chip Roy (R-TX) have introduced the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act on the steps of the Capitol. The legislation includes provisions to ensure that only United States citizens – not illegal immigrants – can vote in U.S. elections. Speaker Johnson said that American voting procedures currently face […]
Israel reportedly struck Iranian military facilities in central Iran late yesterday night in response to a global drone and missile attack executed by Iran against Israel earlier this week. Israel’s strike is the latest in a chain of intensifying military actions between the two states. The G7, an informal group of the wealthiest and largest […]
President Joe Biden’s administration has suggested it will oppose an Israel military aid package if it is presented separately from Ukrainian aid legislation. National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby revealed as much during a White House press briefing on Monday morning. “We are opposed to a standalone bill that would just work on Israel,” said […]
US Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) commended the House of Representatives’ recent passage of an appropriations bill that averted a government shutdown. The bill passed 339-85, with most “no” votes coming from Republicans (83). Representative Balart lauded the legislation’s spending cuts. “This legislation marks a departure from partisan, wasteful spending habits that have plagued our appropriations […]
U.S. Representatives shared their rationales for voting for or against the newest appropriations bill that stopped a government shutdown. The bill passed 339-85. The vote was not strictly on party lines, but most “no” votes came from Republicans (83). GOP Members of Congress boasted cuts to federal agencies including the FBI (6%), ATF (7%), and […]
A partial government shutdown is imminent as members in the House of Representatives negotiate to provide government funding prior to a nearing deadline. Democrat legislators are criticizing House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) for his failure to obtain a consensus amongst Republican representatives to pass government funding legislation. On their end, Republicans are accusing Democrats of […]
US Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) has filed a bill that would compel all lawmakers advocating for US military support of Ukraine’s war with Russia to enlist in the military. The Senators Can Help Underpin Military Engagement and Readiness (SCHUMER) Act , would require respective legislators to serve on active duty in support of a […]
The US Senate passed a sweeping $95 billion foreign aid spending bill that would, among other things, fund Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan. The spending bill had been procedurally frozen by a cohort of conservatives, but eventually passed earlier this week. According to CNN, the aid bill contains billions of dollars to support Ukraine and for […]
In an appearance on CNBC, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) was questioned about the separation of Church and State and the validity of the judicial precedent. Johnson was asked about his display of prayer on the House Floor as the lower chamber attempted to rally behind a new Speaker. The CNBC host Andrew […]
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) spoke at a press conference concerning House Republican efforts to provide aid to Israel. In his address to the media, Speaker Johnson shared his plans for the Republican Conference to support Israel. Many of my colleagues have called for a “ceasefire.” Let me be clear: there was a ceasefire […]