SNAKEBITE— 2.12.25— Stolen Valor Bill Passes Unanimously— FEMA CFO Fired— Hamadeh on Border— Gallego, Ciscomani, Much More...

SNAKEBITE— 2.12.25— Stolen Valor Bill Passes Unanimously— FEMA CFO Fired— Hamadeh on Border— Gallego, Ciscomani, Much More...

Grayson Bakich
Grayson Bakich
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February 12, 2025

Stolen Valor Bill Passes Unanimously

The Stolen Valor bill has passed the Arizona House with a unanimous 58-0 vote! The shameful act of falsely claiming military service and honors is just that, shameful.

 

FEMA CFO Fired

The United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced the firing of its chief financial officer, Mary Comans after the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) found the agency had spent $59 million to house illegal immigrants in luxury hotel accommodations in New York City.

Does Texas have a constitutional right to defy Supreme Court on protecting its border?

Elon Musk, the leader of DOGE, shared initial news of the findings on Monday.

“The DOGE team just discovered that FEMA sent $59M LAST WEEK to luxury hotels in New York City to house illegal migrants,” said Musk via X. “Spending this money violated the law and is in gross insubordination to the President’s executive order.”

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Cactus Politics

Senator Ruben Gallego: .@ClovesCCampbell is a trailblazer in Black media and leadership. As the publisher of the AZ Informant, he uplifts Black Arizonans and ensures their achievements get the recognition they deserve. Our state is better because of his work.

Representative Andy Biggs: Americans are sick and tired of living under a tyrannical bureaucratic state. The Midnight Rules Relief Act will allow Congress to efficiently review last-minute rules implemented by the Biden-Harris regime.

Representative Paul Gosar: USAID has been the ATM funding our enemies.

Representative Eli Crane: Looking forward to working alongside @RepLuna to uncover the truth for We the People. We can't drain the swamp unless the government is transparent. Thank you to @RepJamesComer and @GOPoversight.

Representative Juan Ciscomani: As a proud product of Pima Community College, I was honored to speak today to @CCTrustees on my experiences and address the issues students across the country are currently facing in obtaining a college degree.

Representative Abe Hamadeh: Standing up to the CCP’s influence operations is a bipartisan national security priority. Or at least it should be. We look forward to seeing the vote on this resolution. "Hamadeh Takes Steps to Rid U.S. House Of Chinese Propaganda"

Governor Katie Hobbs: Today, I recognized the hard work of the men and women at @Arizona_DPS and their success in keeping dangerous drugs out of our communities. I’m fighting to get them a raise so we can bolster public safety and restore the Arizona Promise across the state.

Attorney General Kris Mayes: John Deere’s unlawful restrictions not only drive up costs, but also create unnecessary delays that hurt Arizona’s farmers.

State Representative Teresa Martinez: Today hurdle two for my “slow poke” bill HB 2235 was conquered! We got it out of COW (committee of the whole). Now it goes to the floor for a House Vote!

State Representative Leo Biasiucci: The fact that we tax essential foods like milk, eggs and meat is wrong. My bill removes the tax on those essential foods, bringing relief to every single Arizona resident. #HCR2021

State Representative Walt Blackman: BREAKING: The Stolen Valor bill has passed the Arizona House with a unanimous 58-0 vote! Proud to stand for our veterans and ensure those who falsely claim military honors are held accountable. #StolenValor #Veterans #AZLeg

AZ GOP General Counsel Linley Wilson: So excited for this discussion on protecting constitutional rights through the separation of powers with @QuangNguyenAZ & reception with House Speaker @SteveMontenegro. Republican lawyers, RSVP here and join us in two weeks for free CLE:

Cactus Politics

FEMA CFO Fired After DOGE Discovered $59 Million Used to House Illegal Immigrants— By Cactus Politics' Jackson Bakich

Hamadeh Commends Trump and Blasts Biden, Democrats for Border Crisis— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) spoke during a House Republican press conference about the border, commending President Donald Trump's actions while condemning those of President Joe Biden and Democrats and pushing for the passage of Representative Juan Ciscomani's (R-AZ) Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act.

Gallego Questions Powell About Economic Impact of Tariffs— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) questioned Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell about the economic effects of tariffs on housing and interest rates during Tuesday's Senate Banking Committee hearing, emphasizing housing in Arizona.

Musk Exposes $59 Million of FEMA Aid Was Spent to House Illegals in NYC— By Cactus Politics' Mateo Guillamont— Elon Musk has announced that the Department of Government Efficiency found that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) spent $59 Million last week to house illegal immigrants in New York City.

President Trump Purges Military Academy Boards of 'Woke Leftist Ideologues'— By Cactus Politics' Mateo Guillamont— President Donald Trump has announced the dismissal of military academies’ boards of visitors and that he will be selecting a new slate of individuals to compose each advisory body.

Ciscomani Reintroduces Bill Expanding Construction Education— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich—Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) is reintroducing legislation to expand funding for education and certification in construction, saying, "Owning a home is an integral part of the American Dream, but unfortunately, it has become out of reach for too many."

Grijalva Cosponsors Bill Preventing ICE from Making Arrests in Schools, Churches, Hospitals— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) is cosponsoring legislation to prevent Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from carrying out enforcement actions in "sensitive locations" such as churches, schools, and hospitals, saying, "Immigrant families should not have to fear seeking the essential services they are legally entitled to pursue, like medical care, shelter, or education, because of the threat of ICE raids."

American Encore Release Video Highlighting Trump's 'Second Act'— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Activist group American Encore has released "Donald Trump- An American Encore" as part of its "Second Act" series.

Hamadeh to Ban China Daily from Capitol Hill, 'They Understand America is for Sale'— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) discussed plans to introduce legislation banning the distribution of China Daily from Capitol Hill with the Epoch Times, saying, "The Communist Chinese understand that America is for sale, sadly."

Hegseth Foreshadows American Counteroffensive Against Iran, Hamas, Houthis— By Cactus Politics' Mateo Guillamont— Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth underscored the importance for President Donald Trump’s administration to weaken Iran and dismantle its proxies throughout the Middle East.

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Grayson Bakich

Florida born and raised, Grayson Bakich is a recent recipient of a Master’s Degree in Political Science at the University of Central Florida. His thesis examined recent trends in political polarization and how this leads into justification of violence.

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