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US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has penned a letter to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr urging the latter to use his authority to prevent the airing of commercials from Chinese companies like Temu during the upcoming super bowl.  The super bowl is set to be disputed between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs […]

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth underscored the importance for President Donald Trump’s administration to weaken Iran and dismantle its proxies throughout the middle east.  Secretary Hegseth’s comments were made during a press briefing after he met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Pentagon.  While discussing the US-Israel relationship, Hegseth remarked how both states […]

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released the full unedited transcript and footage of CBS’ 60 Minutes interview to former Vice President Kamala Harris last October.  After reviewing the transcript, it is clear that CBS heavily edited Vice President Harris’ answers several times throughout the interview.  The edits are at the center of a legal […]

President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order banning transgender women, i.e., biological males, from participating in sports designated for biological females.  The executive order would prohibit schools receiving federal funds from enabling transgender women to participate in sports explicitly reserved for biological females.  “We are putting every school receiving taxpayer dollars on notice: If […]

President Donald Trump yesterday doubled-down on earlier statements he made regarding his plans for the US to take control over Gaza and rebuild it. President Trump stated the US could help Gaza become “the Riviera of the Middle East,” helping it recover after being demolished due to intense fighting between Israel and Hamas.  “The U.S. […]

President Donald Trump has reportedly claimed he is seeking to strike a deal with Ukraine’s government to exchange Ukraine’s rare earth metals for the US’ continued military support.  Rare earth minerals are crucial for the manufacturing of myriad technological devices ranging from computer chips to cell phones to electronic vehicles.  Currently, China is the largest […]

President Donald Trump has temporarily suspended planned tariffs on Mexico and Canada after the latter two agreed to some of the former’s terms on immigration, border, and trade.  President Trump announced the tariff’s suspension via Truth Social, where he claimed Mexico and Canada had agreed to implement a series of measures addressing various issues but […]

Panama President José Raúl Mulino has promised to not renew Panama’s contract with China’s Belt and Road initiative and grant US warships free passage through the canal after meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.  The announcement comes after President Donald Trump repeatedly threatened to forcefully retake the Panama canal unless Panama terminate Chinese influence […]

Republican Senators Rick Scott (FL) and Joni Ernst (IA) have filed a bill that would vet Afghanistan refugees who entered the United States after President Joe Biden’s tumultuous Afghanistan withdrawal.  The legislation follows reports alleging some of the Afghani refugees who entered the US as part of post-withdrawal refugee relief efforts were improperly vetted.  President […]

House of Representatives Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) recently told The Floridian’s Javier Manjarres that Republicans intend to enshrine President Donald Trump’s tax cuts into law.  President Trump passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), a major tax reform law, in 2017. The TCJA mainly reduces personal income and corporate taxes among other regulatory […]

Former Broward County Commissioner and School Board Chair Torey Alston has been named the next President of Broward College. He was unanimously selected by the school's board of trustees. Alston also served on the Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) Board of Trustees and the Miami-Dade County Public Schools leadership team. President Alston thanked the […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis floated the idea of flying immigrants illegally in Florida to the Guantanamo Bay detention center, aligning with President Donald Trump's plan to house "high-priority criminal aliens" at the U.S.-controlled facility in Cuba. At a press conference in Destin on Friday, DeSantis hinted he wants Florida to assist in—and even send their own—criminal […]

Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) discussed President Donald Trump's recent memorandum ordering the detainment of 30,000 criminal illegal aliens in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co., saying it is "not a bad idea." President Trump announced the plan in a recent press conference, saying Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and […]

Lawmakers from across the political spectrum are demanding answers and seeking accountability after a US Army helicopter crashed into an oncoming American Airlines passenger jet over the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. The American Airlines (AA) flight was carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, 19 of which have already been confirmed deceased after the […]

Former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez (D) has been sentenced to 11 years in prison following his bribery and corruption conviction. Menendez, who served as New Jersey’s Senator from 2006 to 2024, accepted nearly $500,000 in cash, a luxury vehicle, home furnishings, and gold bars from the Egyptian government. Former Senator Menendez was also subjected […]

Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently laid out his vision for America’s Department of State during his 4-year mandate at its helm.  Secretary Rubio, who claimed that leading the State Department was the “highest honor” of his life, underscored his strategy would be modelled towards bolstering America’s strength, safety, and prosperity.  President Donald Trump’s appointment […]

Lawmakers from across the political spectrum have commemorated the 80th International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The International Holocaust Remembrance Day is held annually on January 27th, commemorating the 1945 liberation day of Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. The commemorative day is meant to remember the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and the millions of other victims […]

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the Department of Defense to begin constructing a “next-generation missile defense shield” similar to Israel’s Iron Dome.  Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth thanked Trump for leading the Iron Dome initiative, construction of which is set to begin immediately. President Trump has previously claimed he would lead […]