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The Liberian government is reportedly disenchanted with a recently signed infrastructure deal that US state department officials allegedly endorsed. As reported by The Floridian’s Javier Manjarres, certain US government officials lobbied for Liberia to sign a commercial agreement with US-based Ivanhoe Atlantic, formerly known as High Power Exploration (HPX). U.S. Ambassador to Liberia Mark Toner, […]
Secretary Marco Rubio released a statement on the US government's future foreign aid efforts as the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) closes. USAID administered over $715 billion in relief efforts throughout its existence. Aid provided included food, healthcare, and shelter services. Conservative lawmakers, however, have increasingly criticized USAID for allegedly manipulating its foreign […]
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) had some strong words on X (formerly Twitter) in response to four USAID employees for being convicted in a $550 million bribery scheme running through the agency. "SHOCKER!" Rep. Cammack posted, followed by an eye-rolling emoji indicating sarcasm. "Four former USAID employees plead guilty in a $550M bribery scandal. This is […]
The country’s two biggest broadcasters, National Public Radio (NPR) and Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), are under scrutiny from GOP lawmakers for alleged partisan reporting. NPR and PBS have faced consistent accusations of being biased towards the left and progressive ideals. Both news networks were created to produce fact-based reporting on issues relevant to American audiences. […]
Dismantling the Department of Education Representative Sheila Cherfilus McCormick (D-FL) issued a statement criticizing President Donald Trump's executive order to dismantle and abolish the Department of Education. ...READ MORE Keister U Capitol Day TALLAHASSEE, FLA. – On Thursday, March 27, Keiser University will kick off its annual Capitol Day events with an 8:30 AM press conference. The presser occurs during Keiser […]
Supreme Court Rejects Trump's Request to Freeze $2 Billion USAID Payments The US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) recently ruled against President Donald Trump’s request to freeze $2 billion of USAID payments. President Trump had asked SCOTUS to reaffirm the US’s freezing...READ MORE FL Sen. Jay Trumbull: "Let me be clear: I support law enforcement and their mission to keep our waters safe. But Floridians should not […]
The US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) recently ruled against President Donald Trump’s request to freeze $2 billion of USAID payments. President Trump had asked SCOTUS to reaffirm the US’ freezing of $2 billion USAID ‘reimbursement’ payments to companies for work that had already allegedly been performed. However, in a 5-4 ruling, SCOTUS rejected Trump’s request, ruling […]
Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) discussed President Donald Trump's trade tariffs, the ongoing reconciliation bill talks, and cutting USAID recently on Fox and Friends First, saying his policies are "why the American people put us there" in Washington. President Trump recently announced a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports and will enter talks with […]
Steube Introduces Bill to Abolish USAID Representative Greg Steube is introducing legislation to abolish the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and immediately halt all federal funding. The Trump Administration has...READ MORE FL Rep. Berny Jacques: "Great sitting down with @WFLAmackenzie about our bill (HB 401) that cracks down on corporate ownership of single-family homes!" Rep. […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) is introducing legislation to abolish the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and immediately halt all federal funding. The Trump Administration has highlighted the waste, fraud, and abuse occurring at USAID in recent days. Elon Musk has been especially critical of the program, calling it "a criminal organization" in an […]
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) is reminding Americans of her disdain for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) after President Donald Trump (R) appointed Secretary of State Marco Rubio as Acting Administrator. In a recent statement, Secretary Rubio notified Congress that a review of USAID's "foreign assistance activities is underway with an eye toward […]
US Representative Maria-Elvira Salazar (R-FL) published a letter alongside Representative Warren Davidson (R-OH) denouncing alleged State Department and US Agency on International Development (USAID) overreach in Guatemala. According to Representative Salazar, the State Department and USAID have attempted to pressure Guatemalan officials into backing political initiatives supported by the Biden Administration. “Officials from the U.S. […]
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) introduced the American Flag for American Aid Act, alongside Representatives Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), James Baird (R-IN), and Mike Lawler (R-NY). The bill requires that foreign aid from the United States be marked with the American flag so that its origin is apparent to those who receive it. The Florida congressman […]
US representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) welcomed Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry’s resignation announcement. The announcement comes amid rampant gang violence across the island. Representative McCormick stated Haitians had been waiting for the Prime Minister to make the announcement and welcomed it. McCormick is the cochair of the Congress Haiti caucus and still has family members […]
Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has introduced a bill to abolish the United States Agency for International Develop (USAID), citing their record of “pushing radical, leftist ideology abroad” instead of employing common diplomatic practices that foster proper relationships with foreign nations that are “consistent with American values.” According to the Heritage Foundation report, USAID used American […]
Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has introduced a bill to abolish the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), citing their record of “pushing radical, leftist ideology abroad” instead of employing common diplomatic practices that foster proper relationships with foreign nations that are “consistent with American values.” According to the Heritage Foundation report, USAID used American […]
Two days after touring the storm-damaged northern Bahamas, Senator Marco Rubio (R) sent a letter to USAID Administrator Mark Green, “urging him” to ask the Department of Defense to reposition the USNS Comfort from the Caribbean to The Bahamas.
