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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Marco Rubio Fires Back At ICC For 'Illegitimate Interventions'

Marco Rubio Fires Back At ICC For 'Illegitimate Interventions'

Joseph Quesada
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July 13, 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has fired back at the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) “illegitimate interventions” on American military and law enforcement, announcing a “diplomatic campaign” against the intergovernmental organization. In a statement issued on X, Secretary Rubio accused the ICC of wanting to take away the U.S.’s “essential and indispensable feature of our form […]
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Marco Rubio Secures Pardoned Sex Offender's Deportation

Marco Rubio Secures Pardoned Sex Offender's Deportation

Joseph Quesada
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July 10, 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked the legal status of a Laotian national “convicted of repeatedly sexually abusing a 10-year-old girl in the state of Minnesota” after Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz pardoned the sexual offender as he was set to be deported. According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), on June 11, 2026, the […]
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Brian Mast Endorses Dan Franzese In House Race

Brian Mast Endorses Dan Franzese In House Race

Joseph Quesada
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July 10, 2026
As the soon-to-be contentious Republican primary for Florida’s 25th Congressional District ramps up, businessman Dan Franzese has secured an endorsement from U.S. military veteran Congressman Brian Mast. “I’m endorsing Dan Franzese for Congress because he is the conservative fighter South Florida needs to stand with President Trump and put America First,” Rep. Mast affirmed. Franzese […]
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Trump Fires Last Members of Election Commission Just Before Midterms

Trump Fires Last Members of Election Commission Just Before Midterms

Joseph Quesada
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July 10, 2026
President Donald Trump has discharged the remaining members of the U.S. Election Assistance Committee (EAC) just a few months before the 2026 Midterm elections, effectively leaving the four-person independent bipartisan committee vacant ahead of the congressional races. “The President, and head of the Executive Branch, reserves the right to remove individuals that may not be […]
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Palm Beach International Airport Officially Renamed To Donald J. Trump International Airport

Palm Beach International Airport Officially Renamed To Donald J. Trump International Airport

Joseph Quesada
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July 9, 2026
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) has officially been renamed to Donald J. Trump International Airport. Eric Trump celebrated the airport’s new designation, affirming that “there is no person who has done more for Florida and our country, and no one more deserving of this incredible honor,” than his father. At 5:01 a.m. EST, Trump Force One, […]
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Trump Must Pay E. Jean Carroll After Court Rejects His Appeal

Trump Must Pay E. Jean Carroll After Court Rejects His Appeal

Joseph Quesada
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July 9, 2026
President Donald Trump must pay New York Columnist E. Jean Carroll over $5 million after a U.S. federal appeals court rejected the president’s emergency order to block the payment. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit’s decision comes after repeated efforts by President Trump to overturn a 2023 Manhattan jury ruling against him, […]
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Trump Requests SCOTUS Rehear Birthright Citizenship Case

Trump Requests SCOTUS Rehear Birthright Citizenship Case

Joseph Quesada
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July 9, 2026
President Donald Trump announced that he will request the U.S. Supreme Court to rehear the case involving his executive order restricting birthright citizenship, following its ruling against the president’s bid. “This miscarriage of justice will destroy America if they don’t change their absolutely insane decision,” President Trump wrote on Truth Social, arguing that the high […]
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Rick Scott Calls On Congress To Pass Anti-Scams Bills

Rick Scott Calls On Congress To Pass Anti-Scams Bills

Joseph Quesada
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July 8, 2026
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) is calling on Congress to pass several bills that seek to crack down on scammers “who defraud and exploit Americans.” “Whether it’s in the form of phone calls or sophisticated cybercrime, scammers are running rampant through our country,” Sen. Scott warned. “Criminals are weaponizing new technologies like artificial intelligence to swindle […]
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Appeals Court Strikes Down Florida's Stop WOKE Act, Opens Door To SCOTUS

Appeals Court Strikes Down Florida's Stop WOKE Act, Opens Door To SCOTUS

Joseph Quesada
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July 8, 2026
A federal appeals court struck down parts of Florida’s “Stop the Wrongs to Our Kids and Employees (WOKE) Act,” deeming the law’s effort to censor public higher-education instruction a violation of the First Amendment. The 2-1 decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit upheld a district court’s preliminary injunction against the bill, calling […]
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U.S. Strikes Iran And Reimposes Sanctions In 'Immediate Response'

U.S. Strikes Iran And Reimposes Sanctions In 'Immediate Response'

Joseph Quesada
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July 8, 2026
The U.S. military has confirmed the launch and completion of a series of offensive strikes on Iran, hitting more than 80 targets. According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), the “new round” of attacks came as an “immediate response” to the Islamic Republic’s most recent attack on commercial ships traversing the Strait of Hormuz. The three […]
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