Nicaraguan Dictator Daniel Ortega Announces No More Elections

Nicaraguan Dictator Daniel Ortega Announces No More Elections

Joseph Quesada
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July 21, 2026
Nicaraguan dictator Daniel Ortega recently announced that the country will not hold any future elections to prevent the opposition from potentially taking his position. “They should forget about it. Here in Nicaragua, there will never again be elections that they can use to try to seize the government and take power,” the authoritarian leader said […]
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Ben Butler Promises To Clean Up The 'Bulls**t' In Congress

Ben Butler Promises To Clean Up The 'Bulls**t' In Congress

Joseph Quesada
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July 20, 2026
Agricultural leader and congressional candidate Ben Butler is going after career politicians who “have spent years making promises they never intended to keep," promising to clean up the messes in Congress in a new campaign ad amid his bid for Florida’s 9th Congressional District (FL CD 9). “Growing up on this cattle ranch, I’ve learned […]
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Prominent Cuban Activist Arrives In Miami After 5-Year Prison Term

Prominent Cuban Activist Arrives In Miami After 5-Year Prison Term

Joseph Quesada
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July 20, 2026
Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, a Cuban dissident artist and musician, arrived in Miami, Fla., after being released from a five-year prison sentence on the condition that he go into exile. Alcántara’s arrival came as a surprise, as the activist’s whereabouts were unknown since his term’s end on July 9, 2026. The last known update of […]
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Kat Cammack Calls On House To Vote On House Staff Vetting Measure

Kat Cammack Calls On House To Vote On House Staff Vetting Measure

Joseph Quesada
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July 20, 2026
Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R-Fla.) is calling on House colleagues and leadership to “immediately bring” her measure – a House Resolution aimed at “strengthen[ing] security standards for congressional staff” – to the House floor for a vote. The amendment, known as House Resolution 500 (H.RES.500), introduces “stronger vetting and transparency standards” to the Rules of the […]
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Navy Secretary Affirms No Disciplinary Action On Blue Angels Flyover

Navy Secretary Affirms No Disciplinary Action On Blue Angels Flyover

Joseph Quesada
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July 17, 2026
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao affirmed that no punishments will be given for the recent Blue Angels low-altitude flyover at Pensacola Beach, Florida. “Flight debrief complete; No reprimands; No firings; No problem,” Secretary Cao wrote on X, deeming the jet’s pass “the sound of Freedom!” Blue Angels Confirmed Review Of Safety Procedures Secretary Cao’s statements […]
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Ex-Marine & FL CD Candidate Arrested After Saying Trump 'Must Be Killed'

Ex-Marine & FL CD Candidate Arrested After Saying Trump 'Must Be Killed'

Joseph Quesada
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July 17, 2026
Former Marine and write-in Republican candidate for Florida’s 5th Congressional District (FL CD 5), William Upham, has been arrested and charged with threatening to kill President Donald Trump. Upham’s arrest comes after he published a video statement on X, claiming President Trump is the “Anti-Christ” and “must be killed.” “We are at war with evil. […]
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Trump Accuses China Of 'Election Meddling' and Claims Deep State Cover-Up

Trump Accuses China Of 'Election Meddling' and Claims Deep State Cover-Up

Joseph Quesada
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July 17, 2026
During a primetime televised address, President Donald Trump announced the release of declassified intelligence reports that allegedly reveal “shocking vulnerabilities” in the American election infrastructure. According to the president, the documents – now accessible on the White House website – indicate that the U.S.’s election system is “dangerously exposed” to “hacking, exploitation, and foreign intelligence.” […]
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Federal Regulators Investigate Trump Aide Who Made Over $100K On His Speeches

Federal Regulators Investigate Trump Aide Who Made Over $100K On His Speeches

Joseph Quesada
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July 16, 2026
Federal regulators have launched an investigation into President Donald Trump’s longtime teleprompter operator after allegedly earning more than $100,000 by placing bets on the president’s speeches on a prediction market. Gabriel Perez, a technical assistant to the president who has been operating Trump's teleprompter since 2016, is reportedly in talks with the Commodity Futures Trading […]
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Ryan Elijah Raises $302K For Congressional War Chest In 2 Months

Ryan Elijah Raises $302K For Congressional War Chest In 2 Months

Joseph Quesada
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July 16, 2026
Congressional candidate and former “Orlando Matters” anchor, Ryan Elijah, celebrated his campaign’s fundraising achievement of raising nearly $302,000, touting that his campaign has "raised more money by far than any Republican in the field,” in his bid for Florida’s 7th District (FL CD 7). “There’s a list of heavy hitters, and certainly, we are proud of some of […]
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U.S. Military Will Begin Testosterone Deficiency Treatment

U.S. Military Will Begin Testosterone Deficiency Treatment

Joseph Quesada
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July 16, 2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the U.S. military will begin screening service members for “testosterone deficiency” to ensure that troops have the right hormonal levels to perform at their “absolute best.” In a statement on X, titled “The High-T Department of War,” Secretary Hegseth confirms that active-duty members aged 30 or older will receive […]
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Sen. Scott Cosponsors Bill Tackling Foreign Influence In U.S. Drug Supply Chains

Sen. Scott Cosponsors Bill Tackling Foreign Influence In U.S. Drug Supply Chains

Joseph Quesada
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July 16, 2026
U.S. Senate Aging Committee Chairman Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) has co-sponsored a bipartisan bill cracking down on both foreign influence and control in U.S. pharmaceutical supply chains. Alongside Minority Ranking Member Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and committee member Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Sen. Scott introduced the Pharmaceutical Investment Oversight and Accountability Act. The legislation aims […]
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'Prominent' Human Rights Groups Endorse Lois Frankel For FL CD 23

'Prominent' Human Rights Groups Endorse Lois Frankel For FL CD 23

Joseph Quesada
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July 15, 2026
Several of the “most prominent” Human Rights Advocacy Organizations in both Palm Beach County and the U.S. have endorsed incumbent Congresswoman Lois Frankel (D-Fla.) in her re-election bid in Florida’s 23rd Congressional District (FL CD 23). Planned Parenthood Action Fund, the Palm Beach County Chapter of the National Organization for Women’s (PBC NOW) Women’s Issues […]
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Man Struck By Semi-Truck After Fleeing From ICE in Florida

Man Struck By Semi-Truck After Fleeing From ICE in Florida

Joseph Quesada
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July 15, 2026
A Mexican national was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer after allegedly attempting to flee from an encounter with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in St. Augustine, Florida. According to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Sgt. Dylan Bryan, the incident took place in the parking lot of a gas station and convenience store. The Mexican […]
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Vern Buchanan Celebrates Passage of Sunshine Protection Act

Vern Buchanan Celebrates Passage of Sunshine Protection Act

Joseph Quesada
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July 15, 2026
Following the U.S. House of Representatives’ approval of the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025, Congressman Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.) celebrated the measure's approval, expressing gratitude to “both sides of the aisle for supporting this bipartisan effort.” The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Buchanan, was overwhelmingly approved by a vote of 308-117, with 88% of Republicans voting in […]
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ICE Agents Ordered To Halt Most Vehicle Stops After Two Deaths

ICE Agents Ordered To Halt Most Vehicle Stops After Two Deaths

Joseph Quesada
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July 14, 2026
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials have been ordered to immediately refrain from conducting vehicle stops during enforcement operations nationwide. The directive comes after the deaths of two foreign nationals at the hands of immigration agents took place less than a week apart. Both victims were shot and killed during vehicle stops. According to […]
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440,000 Floridians Left ACA Marketplace After Tax Credits Expired

440,000 Floridians Left ACA Marketplace After Tax Credits Expired

Joseph Quesada
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July 14, 2026
The State of Florida has experienced the largest drop in Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollment in 2026 across the U.S. The new data from the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) comes after enhanced tax credits under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) expired. 440,000 Floridian Exodus According to the data, more […]
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State Department Sanctions Cuba's 'Instruments Of Repression'

State Department Sanctions Cuba's 'Instruments Of Repression'

Joseph Quesada
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July 13, 2026
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs announced it will impose additional sanctions on the Cuban Regime’s “Instruments of Repression” and “Source of Funding” as part of the Trump administration’s efforts to end the communist-led government’s “malign activities.” In a press release issued this week, the Department of State unveiled the designations […]
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'Operation Southern Slowdown' Is Back: Crackdown On Reckless Driving

'Operation Southern Slowdown' Is Back: Crackdown On Reckless Driving

Joseph Quesada
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July 13, 2026
Florida state and local law enforcement agencies have joined Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, and Tennessee to conduct “Operation Southern Slow Down,” a weeklong traffic initiative aimed at cracking down on speeding and aggressive driving on major interstates and highways within the southern states. The initiative is meant to raise awareness of the dangers and consequences of […]
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