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Senator Rick Scott is a No on Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill: “There’s Not a Chance It’ll Get the 51 Votes it Needs” (VIDEO)

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The One Big Beautiful Bill is going to face a major hurdle in the Senate, where Republicans hold a 53-47 majority, as Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has reaffirmed he and several other Republicans will vote no on the bill.

Senator Scott says, “There’s not a chance” the bill will pass the Senate.

The House passed the budget reconciliation bill by a single vote on Thursday after months of debate.

President Trump has said he needs the budget reconciliation bill to pass in order to cut taxes for the working class, fund his secure border and mass deportation agenda, and follow through on  creating the “Golden Age of America.” On Tuesday, President Trump delivered remarks to House Republicans on Capitol Hill, where he reportedly asked lawmakers to stop haggling over the bill and move it forward to his desk.

As The Gateway Pundit reported, Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) also said the One Big Beautiful Bill does not have the votes to pass the Senate on Sunday. “I think we have enough to stop the process until the President gets serious about the spending reduction and reducing the deficit,” he told CNN’s Jake Tapper.

GOP Senator Ron Johnson Says He Has The Votes to Stop The One Big Beautiful Bill (VIDEO)

Senator Scott told Charlie Kirl on Tuesday that he will "absolutely" vote no on the bill.

"there’s not a chance it would get to 51 votes," he said.

WATCH:

Kirk: What is your take on the current status of the big, beautiful bill that’s passed the House? Will you be voting for it, or will you be advocating for some changes?

Scott: Look I think all the— Ron Johnson, Rand Paul, Mike Lee, all of us. We want a bill to pass. We want a good bill. We want a bill that securites the border. We want President Trump's agenda. We want to make sure to plus up the military. We want to make sure all the DOGE opportunities to reduce costs are part of this bill, and then let's build it to the extent we can. But guess what? The Democrats have increased the budget by over 50% in the last five years. The House Bill cuts the spending by less than 2% over the next ten years. It doesn't balance the budget. It isn't even close to balancing the budget. So, there's a whole bunch of us— we are going to fight like hell to balance this budget. I mean, you know, we've got to get rid of the Green New Deal money. We’ve got to say, if you don't want to work, why do you get free health care paid by somebody else? Why do poor states pay for the health care of citizens of richer states? I mean, there's so many things that— there's no common sense here. So, I think we're all going to fight to make sure we pass a bill that's put this in the process to balance the budget, and we can balance the budget quickly. You balance your budget. Part of it's going to be through this reconciliation bill, but the mandatory part of it will be through the budget process in September, through discretionary spending, but we're going to get this done.

Kirk: So, Senator, would you say, without any changes at its current composition, would you vote no?

Scott: Oh, absolutely, I’d vote no. This bill doesn't have— if they brought to the floor right now, there's not a, there's not a chance it'll get the 51 votes it needs. So, there’s— Look, we all know we have to balance the budget. Look, we know that it's getting harder to sell our treasuries. We know interest rates are going up. We want to get interest rates down. We can get inflation under control. That means balance the budget. Guess what? I did it every year I was governor. You know, but these states supposedly balance their budgets? No, they balance your budget by doing the same thing the federal government does. They borrow money. I stopped that. I stopped the state borrowing more money every year, which had been doing for 40 years, and it paid off a third of the state debt while I was governor. So, that's what we ought to be doing at the federal level. That's how we'll get interest rates down. That's how we'll get inflation under control. The poorest families in this state, in this country, are getting hurt by this massive inflation caused by reckless government spending. We're spending tw,o Charlie, $2 trillion more than we take in, and we're taking in plenty of money. It's not like we don't have high enough taxes. We have high-- way higher spending than we need.

Kirk: That's a big statement, and we want to see it passed. What can then be done? Because our audience is like, wait a second, I thought it passed the house. Are you saying that the Senate can change it? And then there's a reconciliation between the House and the Senate, is that correct?

Scott: We’ll change it. We'll have our own bill, and what will happen is it'll go back through a conference, or it’ll just go back to the house, and they'll pass our bill. But I believe we're going to dramatically reduce mandatory spending to get this budget balanced in a short period of time, which is what we have to do. It's what we promised. I just went through my election just like President Trump did. We all promise we are going to balance the budget. We are going to set the process to quickly balancing in this budget.

Kirk: Senator in closing here, let's talk about the great elements of the bill, because there's a lot of good stuff that I'm sure that you don't want to gut: Energy independence, $1,000 Trump account for every new baby born, brill, baby, drill, border Security, ICE agents, border patrol, tax on remittances, no tax on tips, no tax on overtime, major middle class tax cut, and I'm just barely touching the surface. We're starting to get to work requirements for Medicaid. But it needs to be even more dramatic, repealing a little bit back of the Inflation Reduction Act and that nonsense of Biden, so we don't want to blow up the entire bill. And I'm sure that is your perspective, because what I just listed, are phenomenal wins. And if we can get serious spending cuts, then we have a historic accomplishment, Senator,

Scott: We will give historic spending cuts. I believe in it. We had a great conversation with the Republican Senate about how we can make sure— let's take Medicaid as an example. Should we be spending more money for able bodied adults that don't want to work or poor kids, which is the purpose of the original Medicaid program? I watched my brother not get health care when I was a kid because we didn't have Medicaid back then. But now, guess what? The states have played the system through provider taxes and other things, so they spend way more money for able bodied adults, and these poor kids are left out in the cold, just like they were before Medicaid. Let's get it back to its purpose. Take care of the chronically ill, take care of the disabled, take care of the poor kids that can't afford health care. That's what we should be doing, and that's what I'm going to make sure happens with this.

Kirk: What would it look like to have a realistic win, because you're not going to get everything you want. That's politics. What would you say is the line of which you say we are willing to compromise? What is the 80% principle? What? What does that look like in practice?

Scott: Part of it will be through this bill, the reconciliation part will be the budget, but we, it looks like, will collect five and a half trillion dollars in revenues this year. So, this year we should not spend more than six and a half trillion. And then next year, ratchet down some more and hopefully have a revenues come up more as Trump rebuilds the economy. So, over about a three year period of time, we should be able to balance the budget. So, our goal is to get the spending down to about $6.5 trillion, which is reasonable.

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RFK Jr. Drops a Mega Bombshell on mRNA Vaccine Technology (VIDEO)

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This article originally appeared on vigilantfox.com and was republished with permission.

In a move that many were hoping for but were not expecting, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy just announced that BARDA will be CANCELING 22 mRNA vaccine development contracts, saving taxpayers about $500 million in the process.

This move delivered a major blow to the biomedical industrial complex, which was hoping to make an mRNA vaccine for just about every disease imaginable.


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The reason for this move is grounded in what happened during the COVID debacle, which Kennedy explained in detail.

First, he shared how “mRNA vaccines don’t perform well against viruses that infect the upper respiratory tract.”

“mRNA only codes for a small part of the viral proteins, usually a single antigen. One mutation, and the vaccine becomes INEFFECTIVE,” Kennedy said.

The next revelation was a big surprise.

Kennedy confirmed that the COVID shots could have CAUSED the mutations and EXTENDED the pandemic altogether.

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He explained:

“The [mRNA] vaccine [platform] paradoxically encourages new mutations and can actually prolong pandemics. As the virus constantly mutates to escape the protective effects of the vaccine, millions of people, maybe even you or someone you know, caught the Omicron variant despite being vaccinated. That’s because a single mutation can make mRNA vaccines ineffective.”

Kennedy’s comments echo what vaccinologist Dr. Geert Vanden Bossche and the “conspiracy theorists” have been saying for the better part of four years now.

He warned, “You are generating a breeding ground for even more infectious variants to replicate” when you vaccinate DURING a pandemic.

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With the conclusion that mRNA shots are ineffective against respiratory viruses, prolong pandemics, and encourage mutations, Kennedy declared:

mRNA technology poses MORE risk than benefits for these respiratory viruses.”

As such, Kennedy announced that BARDA (Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority) will be CANCELING 22 mRNA vaccine contracts, saving taxpayers “just under $500 million” in the process.

He clarified that this isn’t a complete indictment of mRNA technology across the board, but when it comes to respiratory diseases, he believes it offers no benefit to humanity.

“That’s why we’re moving beyond the limitations of mRNA for respiratory viruses and investing in better solutions,” Kennedy said.

Thanks for reading! I hope this brought you the good news you needed today.

I was banned from Twitter 1.0 three times for sharing information that Kennedy just confirmed.

Like many others, I was labeled a “conspiracy theorist.” Turns out, we were right all along.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Unloads on the GOP, H1B Immigration, Foreign Aid to Ukraine, Israel

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Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has publicly criticized President Donald Trump over immigration policy and foreign aid.

Greene responded to Trump’s tariff announcement on India by urging an end to H1-B visas that she claims replace American jobs. Greene also called for stopping funding and weapons to Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.

Greene stated that continued U.S. funding for Kiev betrays the majority of Americans who voted to end foreign wars.

She highlighted Trump’s 2024 election win as a mandate against such involvement. The congresswoman warned that supporting these policies risks losing younger voters permanently.

On the Israel-Gaza conflict, Greene described Israel’s actions as a “genocide” and condemned the starvation in Gaza. She became the first Republican lawmaker to use this term publicly.

Greene emphasized that innocent Palestinian lives, including children and Christians, should not be devalued compared to Israeli ones.

Greene expressed surprise that more conservative colleagues have not spoken out against U.S. support for Israel’s offensive operations.

She argued that funding such wars contradicts a biblical mandate and America’s interests.

The congresswoman clarified her support for Israel’s existence while opposing involvement in its conflicts.

Trump has acknowledged the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, noting visible starvation among children despite Netanyahu’s denials.

He mentioned his wife Melania’s distress over images from the region. This marks a softening in Trump’s stance amid ongoing hostilities nearing two years.

Greene’s positions reflect broader shifts in U.S. opinion, with approval of Israel’s Gaza actions dropping to 32 percent per Gallup polls.

Republicans under 50 now view Israel more negatively than positively, according to Pew surveys.

Figures like Steve Bannon and Tucker Carlson have also criticized Netanyahu’s government.

The congresswoman has voiced growing frustration with the Republican Party’s direction. She questioned whether the GOP is leaving her or if she no longer relates to it.

Greene stated she does not want involvement in the party’s current course on foreign policy and spending.

3Greene warned Trump about delivering on promises like Epstein file transparency to retain base support. She referenced past divergences, including on AI policy in Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” Despite these splits, Greene affirmed her commitment to America First principles.

Greene suggested her political future may not rely on party establishment backing. She expressed confidence in winning support from Georgia voters independently. However, the congresswoman indicated no plans for higher office in 2026.

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Files Emergency Petition with Supreme Court to REMOVE Democrat Ringleader Who Fled State to Obstruct Redistricting Vote

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Governor Greg Abbott has officially filed an emergency writ of quo warranto with the Texas Supreme Court, seeking the removal of far-left Democrat State Representative Gene Wu from office for abandoning his constitutional duties and fleeing the state in a premeditated scheme to block a GOP-led vote.

According to the explosive 70-page filing, Rep. Wu—Chair of the Texas House Democratic Caucus—was the ringleader of a carefully orchestrated plan that saw dozens of Democrat lawmakers hop aboard a 76-seat private jet, funded in part by Beto O’Rourke’s political action committee, to escape to Chicago rather than perform their duty during a constitutionally mandated special legislative session.

The petition alleges that Wu and his fellow Democrats deliberately broke quorum to sabotage redistricting reforms and kill flood relief, property tax relief, and school reform legislation, critical priorities for Texans.

“If representatives are free not to show up whenever they choose, then Texans simply do not have a representative government,” the petition reads.

“In fact, they don’t have a functioning government at all. This Court should make clear that a legislator who does not wish to perform his duties will be stripped of them.”

The petition reveals that Wu not only left the state, but actively solicited donations online to help cover fines and expenses—funding his absence with cash from liberal donors.

The document accuses him of potentially violating Texas bribery laws and the state constitution, citing provisions that require forfeiture of office if an official accepts anything of value to withhold their vote.

Wu posted pictures boarding the jet on X, while simultaneously asking followers to “Support Texas House Democrats as we deny quorum.” One image was immediately followed by a donation link.

According to the petition, Beto O’Rourke’s PAC offered to cover the cost of the trip and committed all future donations to lawmakers who fled the state.

The petition concludes:

This case is not a political dispute; it is a constitutional crisis. The current Special Session is set to expire in just two weeks. But Wu apparently has no intention of returning. Instead, he claims the “special session is over.” Permitting him to continue occupying his office so that he can abdicate the duties of that office will only enable future legislators to grind state government to a halt.

Perhaps these absent members expect—someday—to return to Texas and be hailed as heroes who “fought” by fleeing. But in the meantime, they are preventing the Texas Legislature, duly called by the Governor, from addressing the acute needs of Texans across the State.

Every day, their continued absence wastes taxpayer dollars and imperils urgent policy needs, ranging from improved flood response tools to the judicial omnibus bill governing the day-to-day workings of the state courts.

And, in the future, whenever the Governor adds an item on the special session agenda that they find offensive, they may feel empowered to once again flee the State and deny the Article III, Section 5 constitutional mandate. Absent quo warranto, there is no end in sight to this piracy.

The Constitution nowhere envisions Texans signing onto that kind of suicide pact. Legislators may, of course, disagree on specific pieces of legislation.

But our Constitution conceives of deliberation and debate as the official way to process official disagreements. That is why, in addition to laying out general principles for the order of business, the Constitution imposes mandatory duties on members to ensure they will be present to conduct business.

Representative government cannot function if elected officials may monetize their absence, abandon their obligations, and paralyze the Legislature without consequence.

The writ of quo warranto exists precisely to remedy such abuses. And there is still time for this Court to use it here. Ordering Wu’s removal from office would ensure that public office remains a trust exercised in good faith, as opposed to a platform for private gain and governmental sabotage.

It could also begin to make it easier to establish a quorum while the Special Session is still under way. Above all, however, it promises to restrain future abuses. Refusing to address the problem now may simply invite it to recur, always in the final days of a session.

The integrity of Texas’s constitutional order demands this Court’s urgent intervention, and Texas voters are counting on it.

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