Supreme Court Rejects Trump's Legal Challenge on Mail-In Voting

Supreme Court Rejects Trump's Legal Challenge on Mail-In Voting

Joseph Quesada
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September 15, 2026
The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) rejected President Donald Trump’s effort to overturn a preliminary injunction on the U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) recent rule restricting mail-in ballots ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The high court issued its decision a day after another federal judge blocked the USPS’s rule. President Trump’s bid, however, was against an […]
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Hakeem Jeffries Endorses David Jolly For Governor

Hakeem Jeffries Endorses David Jolly For Governor

Alexa Ryan
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September 14, 2026
U.S. House of Representatives Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has endorsed Democratic gubernatorial nominee David Jolly, along with his running mate Gwen Graham. “I proudly and strongly support David and Gwen, am fully behind their candidacy, and I’m looking forward to the partnership up and down the ticket,” Rep. Jeffries wrote in his endorsement. “This is […]
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Florida's Largest Police Union Endorses Byron Donalds for Governor

Florida's Largest Police Union Endorses Byron Donalds for Governor

Michael Costeines
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September 14, 2026
The Florida Police Benevolent Association (PBA) recently announced its endorsement of Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) for governor by praising his support to law and order. "Byron Donalds has built a record in Congress of backing the men and women who wear the badge. As a Representative for Southwest Florida, he's been […]
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Second federal judge freezes Trump mail ballot order with US Supreme Court poised to weigh in

Second federal judge freezes Trump mail ballot order with US Supreme Court poised to weigh in

Associated Press
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September 14, 2026
A federal judge late Sunday ordered that the U.S. Postal Service not implement President Donald Trump's executive order limiting mail balloting, adding another obstacle to the administration's effort to rewrite election rules as the Supreme Court is poised to weigh in on the matter. The nation's highest court already is considering the administration's appeal of an order by U.S. […]
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POLL: Annette Taddeo Deadlocked with Blaise Ingoglia in CFO Race

POLL: Annette Taddeo Deadlocked with Blaise Ingoglia in CFO Race

Michael Costeines
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September 14, 2026
A recent poll conducted by Change Research shows Democratic challenger Annette Taddeo in a dead heat with Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia in the race for Florida CFO. Annette Taddeo: 44% Blaise Ingoglia: 44% According to a Taddeo campaign release, the poll follows momentum for Taddeo following an endorsement from the Florida Veterans […]
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POLL: Ashley Moody Ahead by 7 Points Over Angie Nixon in Senate Race

POLL: Ashley Moody Ahead by 7 Points Over Angie Nixon in Senate Race

Michael Costeines
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September 14, 2026
A recent poll conducted by Quantus Insights shows U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) with a 7-point advantage and over the 50% threshold over Democratic challenger Angie Nixon (D-Jacksonville) in bid for a full term in the U.S. Senate. Ashley Moody: 50.1% Angie Nixon: 42.7% Undecided: 4.0% Advantage: +7.4% The poll also found voters pretty locked in […]
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Casey Askar To File Bill That Cuts Current Federal Gas and Diesel Tax Rates

Casey Askar To File Bill That Cuts Current Federal Gas and Diesel Tax Rates

Javier Manjarres
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September 14, 2026
As the U.S. economy continues to limp through the 2026 midterm elections, Republican congressional nominee Casey Askar has said that if and when he wins his race in November and is sworn into office, he will seek to ease economic pain by filing legislation to cut the fuel consumption taxes for all Americans. Askar's proposed […]
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Could Former WWE Superstar Glenn Jacobs Replace Marsha Blackburn in the Senate?

Could Former WWE Superstar Glenn Jacobs Replace Marsha Blackburn in the Senate?

Daniel Molina
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September 11, 2026
The Big Red Machine could be headed to the U.S. Senate if Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) wins the 2026 Tennessee gubernatorial race. Glenn Jacobs, who formerly wrestled in the WWE as Kane – one half of the Brothers of Destruction with his storyline half-brother the Undertaker – has been mayor of Knox County, Tennessee, since […]
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Nick Pachota Consolidates Support After Winning District 74 Primary

Nick Pachota Consolidates Support After Winning District 74 Primary

Grayson Bakich
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September 11, 2026
With the primaries over, Republican House District 74 nominee Nick Pachota is consolidating support, with endorsements from politicians and organizations pouring in. Since winning his four-way primary against Kelly Ann Walker, Jennifer Winkler, and Carlton Nichols, Pachota has earned endorsements from the entire Sarasota legislative delegation: term-limited Senator Joe Gruters, Representative Fiona McFarland, Representative Danny […]
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As Antisemitic Rhetoric Increases, Can Florida Democrats Retain Their Jewish Voters?

As Antisemitic Rhetoric Increases, Can Florida Democrats Retain Their Jewish Voters?

Grayson Bakich
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September 11, 2026
Florida Democrats could be facing a problem retaining Jewish voters as candidates accused of being anti-Zionist and antisemitic grow increasingly popular nationwide among Democratic voters. Angie Nixon: Exhibit A? State Representative Angie Nixon (D-13), the Democratic challenger to Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) and self-identified member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), has faced controversy […]
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Socialism vs Trump: The Political Messaging of the 2026 Midterm Election

Socialism vs Trump: The Political Messaging of the 2026 Midterm Election

Javier Manjarres
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September 10, 2026
With the 2026 midterm elections less than two months away, will the anti-Trump message Democrats are spearheading outlast the anti-socialism attack Republicans have been labeling Democrats with? Yes, President Trump is being blamed for the current economic downfall because of his tariffs, but Democrats aren’t giving voters any substantive solutions on how to fix the […]
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Trump Promises $5,000 Checks And Immediate End in Iran Ahead of Midterms

Trump Promises $5,000 Checks And Immediate End in Iran Ahead of Midterms

Joseph Quesada
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September 10, 2026
With less than two months until the 2026 midterm elections, President Donald Trump and the Republican Party have ramped up their campaign efforts to secure Republican control of Congress for the remainder of his term. The Republican National Committee’s (RNC) first-ever midterm convention, nicknamed “Trump-a-palooza,” kicked off its two-day event on Sept. 9, 2026, in […]
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South Florida Firefighters Endorse Maria Elvira Salazar for FL-27

South Florida Firefighters Endorse Maria Elvira Salazar for FL-27

Alexa Ryan
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September 10, 2026
The South Florida Council of Firefighters, a union representing thousands of firefighters in South Florida, officially endorsed Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-27) in her Congressional District 27 race. Rep. Salazar is running for reelection after serving the district, which covers the east coast of the Sunshine State from Miami to the northern tip of Biscayne […]
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Trump says oil prices that spiked because of Iran war likely won't come down until after midterms

Trump says oil prices that spiked because of Iran war likely won't come down until after midterms

Associated Press
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September 10, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that oil prices that have surged because of the Iran war likely won’t come down until after U.S. midterm elections. Oil prices on Wednesday jumped more than 3%, pushing international Brent crude past the $100 threshold for the first time since July as salvos between the U.S. and Iran escalated. “Right after […]
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Democratic Socialist Ashley Hermann Hopes to Oust Danny Alvarez

Democratic Socialist Ashley Hermann Hopes to Oust Danny Alvarez

Alexa Ryan
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September 9, 2026
Ashley Hermann, a "proud Democratic Socialist," according to her campaign website, is running to fill the Florida House District 69 seat, which represents much of Hillsborough County near Tampa. The seat is currently held by state Representative Danny Alvarez (R-69), who is running for reelection and will face off against Hermann in the general election […]
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Byron Donalds Releases Ad Slamming David Jolly's 'Hurricane Tax' Plan

Byron Donalds Releases Ad Slamming David Jolly's 'Hurricane Tax' Plan

Michael Costeines
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September 9, 2026
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) released a campaign ad criticizing Democratic opponent David Jolly's insurance plan and its hurricane tax on Florida families. The ad, titled "Disaster," was shared by Rep. Donalds on social media. "How much will David Jolly's hurricane tax cost Florida? According to a new study, a thousand dollars […]
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What to know about Amendment 2 Ballot Measure

What to know about Amendment 2 Ballot Measure

Alexa Ryan
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September 9, 2026
Many might associate the Amendment 2 ballot initiative designation with the 2024 push to make hunting and fishing by traditional methods a constitutional right in Florida. Still, it means something different this midterm season. Amendment 2 would exempt tangible personal property on agricultural land from property taxes. The exemption would apply to farm equipment, like […]
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President Trump Continues to Lead on Drug Pricing

President Trump Continues to Lead on Drug Pricing

Javier Manjarres
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September 8, 2026
The Trump Administration recently announced agreements with nine major pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) for greater drug price transparency for patients. "President Trump has made lowering prescription drug costs for Americans a priority, and this commitment is a step in the right direction. By making negotiated drug prices available alongside cash prices on TrumpRx, this agreement will give patients […]
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