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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Trump Appoints Waltz As National Security Adviser

Trump Appoints Waltz As National Security Adviser

Grayson Bakich
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November 11, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) to be his national security adviser, confirming long-standing rumors that he would be joining the Trump Administration.
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Trump Taps Stefanik and Homan for UN and Immigration Cabinet Positions

Trump Taps Stefanik and Homan for UN and Immigration Cabinet Positions

Mateo Guillamont
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November 11, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump has made two more picks for his cabinet, selecting Representative Elise Stefanik (R-NY) as his United Nations ambassador and Tom Homan as his ‘border tsar.’ Representative Stefanik’s ambassadorial role will be key for directing President Trump’s foreign policy.  Stefanik, who will have to be confirmed by the Senate, thanked Trump for entrusting […]
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Scott, Rubio, Others Threaten to Cut UN Funding for Anti-Israel Bias

Scott, Rubio, Others Threaten to Cut UN Funding for Anti-Israel Bias

Jackson Bakich
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October 24, 2024
Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) have joined 25 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.” Legislators alongside Sens. Scott and Rubio […]
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UN Accuses Maduro of Crimes Against Humanity While US Lawmakers Pressure Biden to End Oil Export Permits

UN Accuses Maduro of Crimes Against Humanity While US Lawmakers Pressure Biden to End Oil Export Permits

Mateo Guillamont
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October 17, 2024
Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro’s government has been accused by the UN’s Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuelan Human Rights violations of committing crimes against humanity.  Following Dictator Maduro’s defeat in July’s presidential elections, Maduro has directed his government to persecute political opponents employing a series of criminal and violent tactics.  According to the UN’s report, […]
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Scott, Rubio, and Colleagues Condemn Palestinian UN Resolution Targeting Israel

Scott, Rubio, and Colleagues Condemn Palestinian UN Resolution Targeting Israel

Mateo Guillamont
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September 18, 2024
US Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) are condemning a resolution the Palestinian mission to the United Nations (UN) is set to present next week at the UN General Assembly (UNGA).  Palestinian diplomats are reportedly expected to submit a UNGA resolution that would call for sanctioning Israeli officials and the departure of the […]
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Mast Unloads on UNRWA After Colleague Says Organization is 'Doing God's Work'

Mast Unloads on UNRWA After Colleague Says Organization is 'Doing God's Work'

Jackson Bakich
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July 11, 2024
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) unloaded on the controversial United Nations (UN) organization, UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East) during a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing after Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (D-PA) said the organization is “doing God’s work.” In his response, Rep. Mast described how UNRWA has supported […]
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GOP Senators Want to Cancel Military Salaries in Response to Biden’s Pause on Israel Weapons Deliveries

GOP Senators Want to Cancel Military Salaries in Response to Biden’s Pause on Israel Weapons Deliveries

Mateo Guillamont
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May 16, 2024
US Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) are leading legislation filed by a group of Senate Republicans overturning President Joe Biden’s recent pause on US-Israel weapons deliveries. The Israel Security Assistance Support Act would force President Biden send Israel weapons he recently claimed would not be delivered if Israel executed a ground invasion […]
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Florida Legislators Rally Around Israel as Scott Meets with Netanyahu

Florida Legislators Rally Around Israel as Scott Meets with Netanyahu

Mateo Guillamont
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March 28, 2024
Floridian lawmakers continue to demonstrate their unrelenting support for Israel as relations between the Jewish state and President Joe Biden’s administration dwindle.  Last week, President Biden allowed the United Nations Security council to approve a ceasefire resolution failing to condemn Hamas.  Biden’s administration has also sanctioned certain Israeli individuals and companies and warned of additional […]
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Wasserman Schultz Pushes Back Against Antisemites in Op-Ed

Wasserman Schultz Pushes Back Against Antisemites in Op-Ed

Daniel Molina
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March 20, 2024
Pushing back against antisemites in the op-ed, Rep. Wasserman Schultz calls on detractors to believe the Hamas hostages.
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Rubio Targets UN Funding in New Antiterrorism Bill

Rubio Targets UN Funding in New Antiterrorism Bill

Mateo Guillamont
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March 14, 2024
 US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) filed a new bill this week that would halt all US funding to the UN.  The bill comes after the Israeli defense forces (IDF)unveiled UN agencies’ employees’ collaboration with Hamas during the October 7 attacks.  According to the IDF, a dozen members of the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRW) […]
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Republicans Want US to ‘Reconsider’ Relationship with UN Amidst UNRWA Scandal

Republicans Want US to ‘Reconsider’ Relationship with UN Amidst UNRWA Scandal

Mateo Guillamont
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January 30, 2024
The United Nations (UN) is facing staunch criticism after Israeli intelligence reports exposed connections between the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and Hamas.  Last weekend, Israel reported having uncovered that twelve members of UNRWA were involved in the October 7 Hamas terrorist attack on Israel. New reports following Israel’s original allegations claim around 1,200 […]
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Mast Demands UN Answers for Possible Humanitarian Aid Funding Hamas

Mast Demands UN Answers for Possible Humanitarian Aid Funding Hamas

Jackson Bakich
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January 23, 2024
Representative Brian Mast (R-TX) has criticized President Joe Biden (D) and his administration for sending hundreds of millions of dollars to a group that is being accused of diverting humanitarian aid to Hamas. The terrorist organization carried out an attack that killed approximately 1,000 Israelis on Oct. 7. The group in question is known as […]
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DeSantis Calls for Defunding the United Nations

DeSantis Calls for Defunding the United Nations

Daniel Molina
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November 2, 2023
DeSantis called for defunding the United Nations (UN).
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DeSantis Promises Accountability for 'Covid Authoritarianism' at New Hampshire Town Hall with Ladapo

DeSantis Promises Accountability for 'Covid Authoritarianism' at New Hampshire Town Hall with Ladapo

Chris Nelson
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November 2, 2023
Governor Ron DeSantis reiterated his promise to hold people accountable for "COVID authoritarianism" if elected President. At a town hall event in Manchester, New Hampshire alongside Florida Surgeon General Joe Ladapo, Gov, DeSantis promised to conduct an overhaul of the CDC, NIH, and FDA. "We cannot have elites in our society perform this poorly and […]
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Cherfilus-McCormick Reacts to UN Task Force for Haiti

Cherfilus-McCormick Reacts to UN Task Force for Haiti

Grayson Bakich
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October 4, 2023
Violence and civil unrest in the Caribbean nation of Haiti have reached a fever pitch since the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moise. In fact, the United Nations, through Kenya, has recently vowed to lead a multinational security force to help destroy the gangs terrorizing Haiti. Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) spoke with MSNBC's Jose Diaz-Balart to discuss. Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick […]
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Rep. Diaz Balart Fights for Israel Against UN Abuses

Rep. Diaz Balart Fights for Israel Against UN Abuses

Jim McCool
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March 2, 2023
With Congress shaking up after the 2022 midterm elections, Republicans have benefitted with new leadership positions.  Today, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) chaired the first hearing of the State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (SFOPS) Subcommittee of the House Committee on Appropriations, to hear from Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Representative of the U.S. to the United Nations. […]
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Scott Looks to Cut Funding to UN for Anti-Semitic Practices

Scott Looks to Cut Funding to UN for Anti-Semitic Practices

Jackson Bakich
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February 18, 2023
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has joined Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) as well as a number of Republican Senators to introduce legislation to cut funding towards the allegedly Anti-Semitic United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The bill, reintroduced as the United Nations Relief and Works Agency Accountability and […]
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