SCOTUS Rules Against 'Devout' Rastafarian Who Sued Prison Officials For Shaving Off His Dreadlocks

SCOTUS Rules Against 'Devout' Rastafarian Who Sued Prison Officials For Shaving Off His Dreadlocks

Joseph Quesada
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June 24, 2026
The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruled against a former Louisiana inmate and devout Rastafarian who sought to sue state prison officials for cutting his dreadlocks, claiming it to be a violation of his religious beliefs. In a 6-3 ruling, the high court rejected Damon Landor’s attempts to sue the Louisiana Department of Corrections and Public […]
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Judge Overturns USDA's Approved SNAP Bans On Soft Drinks And Candy

Judge Overturns USDA's Approved SNAP Bans On Soft Drinks And Candy

Joseph Quesada
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June 23, 2026
A federal judge has overturned the Trump administration’s effort to allow states to prohibit Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients from using their public benefits to buy soft drinks and candy. “Congress defined what ‘food’ is supposed to be, and it did not authorize the agency to amend or waive the definition it enacted. U.S. […]
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Chris Collins Calls Himself 'The Original Trump Conservative' in new ad

Chris Collins Calls Himself 'The Original Trump Conservative' in new ad

Joseph Quesada
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June 23, 2026
Former Congressman Chris Collins (R) reaffirmed his title as “The Original Trump Conservative” as he aims to secure the nomination in the highly contentious race for Rep. Byron Donald’s (R) 19th Congressional District seat. In a new ad by Collins for Congress, Collins goes after ‘Never-Trumpers’ Mike Pence, Liz Cheney, and Mitt Romney, calling them […]
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Judge Rules Against Trump Admin's SAVE Database Program 'Overhaul'

Judge Rules Against Trump Admin's SAVE Database Program 'Overhaul'

Joseph Quesada
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June 23, 2026
A federal judge ruled against the Trump administration’s efforts to nationalize elections, deeming the established centralized database containing Americans’ private information illegal. U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan in Washington, D.C., sided with a voting rights group and a nonprofit that aims to protect privacy, which argued that a recent overhaul of the Systematic Alien Verification […]
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Reflecting Pool Scheduled To Be Drained Again Following Alleged Vandalism

Reflecting Pool Scheduled To Be Drained Again Following Alleged Vandalism

Joseph Quesada
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June 22, 2026
At least five people have been arrested for allegedly vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Washington, D.C.'s National Mall. Among those arrested was former U.S. Olympic canoeist David “Davey” Hearn, with five other individuals receiving citations, according to a Trump administration official. Hearn was reportedly detained for five hours prior to his arrest, after […]
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Rick Scott, Trump Celebrate 'El Tigre's' Colombian Presidential Election Win

Rick Scott, Trump Celebrate 'El Tigre's' Colombian Presidential Election Win

Joseph Quesada
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June 22, 2026
After Abelardo “El Tigre” de la Espriella secured a narrow win in Colombia’s 2026 presidential election, Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) congratulated the president-elect, expressing hopes for a stronger relationship between the U.S. and the Latin American country. “CONGRATULATIONS to Abelardo de la Espriella as the preliminary results point toward victory, and to the brave people […]
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China Imposes Retaliatory Trade Restrictions On Over 50 U.S. Companies

China Imposes Retaliatory Trade Restrictions On Over 50 U.S. Companies

Joseph Quesada
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June 22, 2026
China imposed trade barriers on more than 50 U.S. companies in response to the U.S. Department of Defense's blacklisting of Chinese companies for alleged ties to the Chinese military. China’s Ministry of Commerce added 10 U.S. defense firms to its export control list, barring Chinese merchants from selling “dual-use” items that can be used for […]
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Hegseth Announces Review Of NATO, Threatens To Cut Funding

Hegseth Announces Review Of NATO, Threatens To Cut Funding

Joseph Quesada
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June 19, 2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a six-month Pentagon review of U.S. forces in Europe, ramping up pressure on European North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies. The review will reportedly “examine America’s force posture and basing in Europe.” Hegseth warns that cuts in the alliance’s operating budget depend on whether European allies meet their defense-spending targets. […]
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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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