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One year into the Joe Biden presidency, critics have justifiably focused on his failed economic, border, and COVID policies.

Let’s face it: those are low-hanging fruit and the consequences for Americans are significant. But with Russian forces poised to invade Ukraine, Beijing forcing its will on the world, and rogue nations provoking the international community, Biden’s weakness on the world stage risks drawing the U.S. into a hurricane of international security crises with massive implications.

Recently members of the Florida House of Representatives advanced a bill to ban abortions that target unborn children with disabilities like Down syndrome. This would be an important step forward to promote a more compassionate, accepting society and end a lethal form of discrimination against some of the most vulnerable members of our human family.

U.S. Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Fla., is continuing his effort to ensure China does not take part in the Rim of the Pacific military exercises.

The image of desperate Afghans chasing an American C-17 cargo plane taking off from Kabul Airport is a powerful symbol of the failure of President Biden’s foreign policy. While Americans sympathize with their plight, we also know that the president’s failure in Afghanistan will have repercussions on our own national security for many years to come.

U.S. Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Lakeland, has introduced a bill that would require federal agencies to eliminate two regulations for every one they add.

Last week, my colleagues and I on the Armed Services Committee questioned our military leaders on the Biden Administration’s failed exit from Afghanistan.