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The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) sidestepped weighing in on Voting Rights Act (VRA) cases brought by Native American tribes and Advocacy groups, ordering lower courts to reexamine a pair of cases involving whether private individuals and groups can sue to enforce a significant provision of the Voting Rights Act that prohibits discriminatory voting practices. According […]
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the "Anti-Weaponization Fund," a $1.7 billion fund to compensate President Donald Trump’s allies as part of a settlement agreement in a $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by President Trump. According to a court filing, President Trump, his two elder sons – Donald Trump Jr. […]
U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) shared that she has received an endorsement from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson for a full term in the U.S. Senate. "Hailing from the Strawberry Capital of the world, Senator Ashley Moody has a unique understanding of the families who grow our food, and has been a tremendous advocate for […]
Over the weekend, the U.S. and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) announced several agreements between the two nations, following President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s Summit in Beijing. China’s Ministry of Commerce confirmed the PRC’s agreement to charter two bilateral boards with the U.S.: the U.S.-China Board of Trade and the U.S.-China […]
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) has teamed up with Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) to introduce a bipartisan bill to cut costs for nuclear power plant construction. Specifically, the Build Nuclear with Local Materials Act requires the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to issue a rule allowing the use of commercial-grade concrete and steel […]
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez accused the U.S. of creating a “fraudulent case” to back its economic sanctions and potential military intervention on the island. Rodriguez’s allegations come after an Axios report, citing classified intelligence, alleged that the communist-led nation acquired over 300 military drones from Russia and Iran. "Cuba neither threatens nor desires war," […]
DeSantis Expands School Guardian Program to State Post-Secondary Institutions Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill expanding the state's school guardian program... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "What an insane thing to say. It is crucial that we put our security above such hyperbolic rhetoric. When I was leading the Florida House as Speaker, we […]
Trump and Xi Jinping Conclude Two-Day Summit: Iran, Taiwan, Deals President Donald Trump and Chinese Leader Xi Jinping launched the final day... READ MORE. Rep. Greg Steube: "I'm offering an amendment to pull nearly $482 MILLION away from NATO and put it back into AMERICAN military bases." Broward GOP: "Our […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill expanding the state's school guardian program to permit school faculty and staff to carry concealed firearms at public colleges and universities. Moreover, the bill (HB 757) requires Florida sheriffs to assist in the implementation of the program. "It's going to make our state colleges safer than they already are," […]
Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) warned of the money going into anti-American agitator groups in recent comments to Fox News Digital, saying that if any of it is from foreign sources, they must register as foreign agents. "Their purpose is to sow discord here in the United States," Rep. Gimenez argued, adding that these groups are […]
Hardee County Sheriff Vent Crawford and DeSoto County Sheriff Jim Potter announced their endorsement of Sydney Gruters in Florida's District 16 congressional race. “Hardee County is a community that works hard, lives by strong values, and expects its leaders to do the same,” Hardee County Sheriff Vent Crawford said through a press statement released this […]
Citrus County Commissioners temporarily halted a plan to move forward on data centers to allow members more time to weigh the positive and negative aspects of the facility on the community this week. The moratorium is for 12 months so commissioners can assess possible regulations. More specifically, the measure would pertain to "building permits, development […]
President Donald Trump and Chinese Leader Xi Jinping launched the final day of their two-day summit, strolling through the gardens at Zhongnanhai – the Chinese equivalent of the White House. According to China’s Foreign Ministry, “The two presidents have reached important common understandings on handling their mutual concerns in a proper manner.” The ministry added […]
In the midst of a visit from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) announcement to prosecute former leader Raúl Castro, the Cuban government has released another political prisoner. According to USA Today, Sissi Abascal Zamora was released on May 14, 2026, after being imprisoned for nearly five years. Zamora’s […]
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director John Ratcliffe reaffirmed the U.S.’s stance to “seriously engage” in assisting Cuba, “only if fundamental changes” are made, during a meeting with Cuban officials on the island nation. During a high-level visit to the Caribbean island, Ratcliffe met with Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro, a Cuban Colonel and grandson of former […]
The U.S. is seeking to indict Raúl Castro, the 94-year-old former president of Cuba and brother of Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro, as part of an effort to prosecute senior Cuban Communist Party officials, according to a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) official. According to CBS News, the potential prosecution is expected to focus on Cuba’s […]
Kevin Steele Runs for Congress Against Democratic Rep. Kathy Castor in Florida's 14th District As the White House continues to search for viable congressional candidates to shore up and bolster the thin Republican majority in the U.S. Congress, Florida State Rep. Kevin Steele (R) has filed to run against Democrat Rep. Cathy Castor ... READ […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a statue of President James Madison at the Madison County Courthouse as part of America's upcoming 250th birthday during a press conference in Madison County this week. “We honor President James Madison for his integral role in the founding of our nation and the American acquisition of Florida,” DeSantis said in […]
