Italian Foreign Minister Cancels Meeting With Rubio Over Trump's 'Offensive' Comments

Italian Foreign Minister Cancels Meeting With Rubio Over Trump's 'Offensive' Comments

Joseph Quesada
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June 19, 2026
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced that he was canceling a scheduled trip to the U.S. after President Donald Trump’s “offensive” comments about the country’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. “The serious and offensive words of President Trump towards Prime Minister (PM) Giorgia Meloni offend all of Italy. For this reason, I have decided to cancel […]
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Dr. Fauci Funded COVID-19 Research, DNI Gabbard Reveals

Dr. Fauci Funded COVID-19 Research, DNI Gabbard Reveals

Joseph Quesada
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June 19, 2026
On her final day as Director of National Intelligence (DNI), Tulsi Gabbard released “never-before-seen communications and documents” revealing that Dr. Anthony Fauci provided millions of U.S. taxpayer dollars to fund “gain-of-function” research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV). “Before the COVID [-19] pandemic, Dr. Fauci, as head of the National Institute of Allergy and […]
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Fired Florida Juvie Probation Officer Accused Of Leaking Crime Database To Drug Traffickers

Fired Florida Juvie Probation Officer Accused Of Leaking Crime Database To Drug Traffickers

Joseph Quesada
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June 19, 2026
Orange County – A former Florida juvenile probation officer is facing 113 felony charges for allegedly accessing a confidential crime database and leaking the information to individuals linked to criminal investigations. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSC), 32-year-old Crystal Gaynell Ann Lawson improperly accessed the Comprehensive Case Information System (CCIS) over 100 times, sharing […]
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SCOTUS Rules Against Gun Restrictions For Marijuana Users

SCOTUS Rules Against Gun Restrictions For Marijuana Users

Joseph Quesada
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June 18, 2026
The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruled against a federal ban prohibiting casual drug users from owning guns, effectively barring the federal government from restricting gun rights to marijuana users. In a unanimous decision, the justices ruled in favor of Ali Danial Hemani, a Texas man charged by federal prosecutors after the Federal Bureau of Investigation […]
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J.D. Vance Says U.S.-Iran Deal 'Is Already Bearing Fruits' For Americans

J.D. Vance Says U.S.-Iran Deal 'Is Already Bearing Fruits' For Americans

Joseph Quesada
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June 18, 2026
U.S. Vice President (VP) JD Vance affirmed that the U.S.-Iran peace deal “is already bearing real fruits for the American people,” citing the drop in gas prices to below $4 a gallon following President Donald Trump’s signing of the agreement. During a press briefing, VP Vance spoke about the recent Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between […]
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Maria Elvira Salazar Calls Miguel Diaz-Canel 'Desperate' After Cuba Announces Policy Reforms

Maria Elvira Salazar Calls Miguel Diaz-Canel 'Desperate' After Cuba Announces Policy Reforms

Joseph Quesada
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June 18, 2026
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) has called the President of Cuba, Miguel Diaz-Canel, “desperate” after the leader announced governmental reforms allowing private investment into the island. “He no longer knows what to invent to prolong his political agony,” Congresswoman Salazar wrote on X. Salazar called out the dictatorship’s contradictory efforts to “save itself” through these […]
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Rick Scott Blames Congress For $1 Million Starter Homes Across 242 Cities

Rick Scott Blames Congress For $1 Million Starter Homes Across 242 Cities

Joseph Quesada
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June 18, 2026
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) has called out the federal government, blaming Congress for the affordability crisis in the U.S., after a new report indicates that U.S. “starter homes” across hundreds of cities have skyrocketed in price. $21,000 Home in 1970 vs. $1 Million Home in 2026 The Florida Senator highlighted the stark difference in home […]
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Tropical Storm Arthur: The First Named Storm Of 2026 Hurricane Season

Tropical Storm Arthur: The First Named Storm Of 2026 Hurricane Season

Joseph Quesada
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June 17, 2026
The National Hurricane Center announced the first named tropical storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, Tropical Storm Arthur. "Tropical Storm Arthur is expected to produce rainfall totals of 5 to 10 inches, with isolated higher totals near 20 inches, through” early June 19, 2026, along a large part of the U.S. coast of the […]
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Dept. Of Education Will Transfer Oversight to DOJ & HHS

Dept. Of Education Will Transfer Oversight to DOJ & HHS

Joseph Quesada
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June 17, 2026
U.S. Department of Education (ED) Secretary Linda McMahon announced that ED will transfer oversight of special education and civil rights to other agencies to “strengthen” both federal agencies. As part of the Trump Administration’s efforts to scale back “federal micromanagement where it hinders success,” ED will partner with the Department of Health and Human Services […]
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U.S.-Iran Deal Contains $300 Billion In 'Rehabilitation Development'

U.S.-Iran Deal Contains $300 Billion In 'Rehabilitation Development'

Joseph Quesada
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June 17, 2026
The U.S. and Iran are scheduled to formally sign their interim “peace deal” on June 19, 2026, launching 60 days of negotiations between the two nations to end the current conflict in the Middle East and enact stricter stipulations on Iran’s nuclear program. Here are some of the pivotal points laid out in the 14-point […]
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'Alligator Alcatraz' Detainees Relocated Amid Hurricane Concerns

'Alligator Alcatraz' Detainees Relocated Amid Hurricane Concerns

Joseph Quesada
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June 17, 2026
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials announced that it has moved all detainees held in its Florida immigration detention center, which is known as “Alligator Alcatraz.” “As we enter into hurricane season, ICE and the state of Florida have moved illegal aliens from the soft sided facility. For the safety of the illegal alien […]
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Florida Sues TikTok For Violating Florida Law Banning Minors From Accessing the Platform

Florida Sues TikTok For Violating Florida Law Banning Minors From Accessing the Platform

Joseph Quesada
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June 16, 2026
The state of Florida is suing the social media platform TikTok for allegedly violating the state’s law prohibiting access to social media for children under 14. In the ‌lawsuit, filed in state court in St. Lucie County, Florida, Attorney General James Uthmeier accused the platform of failing to require 14- and 15-year-olds to acquire parental […]
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FBI Thwarts Plot To Attack White House UFC Freedom 250 Event

FBI Thwarts Plot To Attack White House UFC Freedom 250 Event

Joseph Quesada
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June 16, 2026
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), in partnership with local Washington, D.C., law enforcement, thwarted an alleged plot to attack the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Freedom 250 Event. According to unsealed court documents, nineteen individuals were involved in a chat discussing the planned attack, which included flying explosives-laden drones and shooters to fire at panicked […]
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8 Presumed Dead After U.S. Air Force B-52 Bomber Crash

8 Presumed Dead After U.S. Air Force B-52 Bomber Crash

Joseph Quesada
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June 16, 2026
Eight crew members are presumed dead after a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after taking off from Edwards Air Force Base in ​Southern California’s Mojave Desert. “An Air Force B-52 Stratofortress carrying eight people on a routine test mission crashed today ​after take-off at 11:20 a.m. (PDT). Initial indications are that the […]
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Sens. Scott and Moody Condemn Tampa Sports Authority After Refusing To Cancel Kanye West Concerts

Sens. Scott and Moody Condemn Tampa Sports Authority After Refusing To Cancel Kanye West Concerts

Joseph Quesada
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June 16, 2026
Florida Republican Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody, alongside several elected officials and Jewish community members, urged the Tampa Sports Authority to cancel Ye's (formerly Kanye West) upcoming concerts on June  26 and 28, 2026, at Raymond James Stadium, citing concerns over the controversial artist’s history of antisemitic remarks and actions. Sen. Scott's Letter to […]
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'Antisemitism Has No Place' In The U.S.: Maria Elvira Salazar Cosponsors Jewish American Security Act

'Antisemitism Has No Place' In The U.S.: Maria Elvira Salazar Cosponsors Jewish American Security Act

Joseph Quesada
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June 15, 2026
U.S. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) expressed her support for the Jewish community and disdain for antisemitism by announcing her co-sponsorship of the Jewish American Security Act. The bill aims to fortify federal efforts to combat antisemitism across the U.S. and to protect the Jewish community. “Antisemitism has no place in the United States. It […]
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What A Time To Be Alive: World Cup, NBA, UFC Freedom 250, Nat'l Flag Day

What A Time To Be Alive: World Cup, NBA, UFC Freedom 250, Nat'l Flag Day

Joseph Quesada
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June 15, 2026
It has been an eventful and historic week for the U.S. so far this summer. Amid the lead-up to the 250th U.S. birthday, several historic achievements have taken place across the country, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the NBA Finals, National Flag Day, President Donald Trump's birthday, and UFC Freedom 250. U.S. Makes History […]
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U.S.-Iran Reach 'Peace Deal' Declaring End To Military Operations

U.S.-Iran Reach 'Peace Deal' Declaring End To Military Operations

Joseph Quesada
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June 15, 2026
107 days after the launch of “Operation Epic Fury,” the U.S. and Iran have agreed on an interim “Peace Deal,” declaring the “immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon,” according to the lead mediator between the two nations and prime minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif. “The official signing ceremony […]
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