Rick Scott

Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) said that persistent federal deficits and the nation's growing debt burden, not the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, or President Donald Trump, are responsible for current economic pressures. Scott Points To Debt and Deficits On Tuesday, the Florida Republican posted on X,...

On Monday, Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) warned that artificial intelligence is accelerating new national security risks and called for mandatory federal reporting on how terrorist groups may be using generative AI tools. AI Terrorism Risk Bill Pushes Federal Transparency In a post on X, Scott said that...

Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) on Wednesday argued that decades of federal deficit spending by Congress have driven up the cost of healthcare and everyday essentials, placing a growing burden on working families. Federal Spending Blamed For Rising Costs In a post on X, Scott compared past and present...

Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) on Tuesday called for stricter voter rules, saying U.S. elections should require proof of citizenship and identification to ensure only eligible voters can participate. Election Security Debate In a post on X, Scott argued that voting is for American citizens only and...

On Tuesday, Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) said federal spending policies were driving inflation and rising credit card debt, arguing that Congress needs to rein in borrowing to ease financial pressure on American households. Scott Blames Congress Spending For Debt, Inflation Pain Scott...

On Wednesday, the Trump administration intensified pressure on Cuba after the Justice Department charged former Cuban President Raúl Castro with murder, as Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) said the country could collapse without a U.S. invasion. Castro Charges Escalate Cuba Tensions Scott said he did not...

Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) is pushing for swift approval of the SAVE America Act, claiming Democrats are blocking the bill to allow illegal voting in U.S. elections. GOP Pushes SAVE America Act To Secure Elections On Sunday, Scott posted on X, saying, "Democrats know they can't win on their insane...

Editor's Note: This article has been corrected to accurately reflect Congressional disclosure data. A previous version of this report included an individual in error; that entry and associated data have been removed. The trading activity of members of Congress continues to draw interest from retail...

As the government shutdown stretches into another week, Senate Republicans are openly considering the "nuclear option," eliminating the filibuster in a bid to force through a funding bill. GOP Senators Signal Frustration As Shutdown Pain Deepens The idea of ending the filibuster, long considered...

On Friday, two senior U.S. lawmakers called on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to delist 25 Chinese companies from U.S. stock exchanges, citing national security concerns over alleged military ties.  The companies include Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE:BABA), Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU...

Republican members of the Senate chose John Thune (R-S.D.) to be the next Senate Majority Leader, a position that comes as the Republican Party won control of the Senate in the 2024 election. What Happened: Thune, who has been a member of the Senate since 2005, won a secret vote among Republican...

A man accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday appeared in court Monday morning to face charges and learn the next steps in the legal process. What Happened: Ryan Wesley Routh has been charged with two federal gun-related offenses in connection with...

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to fix a minor typo in the fourth paragraph. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for the “long-delayed ethics policy” at the U.S. Central Bank, which she claims “doesn’t fix a...

The NCAA Football regular season finished after a weekend of conference championship games. The Selection Committee chose four football teams that will compete in a four-team playoff to determine who will be crowned National Champion. Despite a perfect 13-0 record, Florida State was not selected,...

Sen. Rick Scott (R-FLa.) on Tuesday took aim at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for the problems with the central bank’s balance sheet. Powell Cops The Blame: It is Powell along with his predecessors, namely Janet Yellen and Ben Bernanke, who are to blame for the Fed’s bloated...