Operation Vigilant Sentry Detains 10 Illegal Migrants in Alleged Smuggling Bust

Operation Vigilant Sentry Detains 10 Illegal Migrants in Alleged Smuggling Bust

Michael Costeines
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July 25, 2025
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) recently detained 10 illegal migrants from Jamaica, Haiti, and the Bahamas in an alleged human smuggling operation off the coast of Fort Pierce under Operation Vigilant Sentry. Led by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Operation Vigilant Sentry (OVS) aims to coordinate Florida’s law enforcement response to criminal migrants attempting to […]
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Florida Democrats Push Secures $30M In Education Funds for Broward Schools

Florida Democrats Push Secures $30M In Education Funds for Broward Schools

Adrian Morgade
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July 25, 2025
Florida Democrats have successfully pushed the Trump administration to release $30M to aid the Broward County Public School System. The federal government initially held onto funds designated for the U.S. education system placing nearly $7 billion in funding under review on June 30, leaving school leaders with uncertainties, forcing them to freeze jeopardized programs and […]
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Webster Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Reform FEMA

Webster Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Reform FEMA

Grayson Bakich
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July 25, 2025
Representative Daniel Webster (R-FL) has introduced a bipartisan bill to reform and reorganize the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), enhancing its ability to respond effectively to disasters. Specifically, Rep. Webster's Fixing Emergency Management for Americans (FEMA) Act of 2025 promises to be the most dramatic change to the agency in decades, with the most significant […]
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President Donald Trump Endorses Joe Gruters to Chair Republican National Committee

President Donald Trump Endorses Joe Gruters to Chair Republican National Committee

Michael Costeines
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July 25, 2025
President Donald Trump endorsed Sen. Joe Gruters (R-Sarasota) to chair the Republican National Committee on Thursday. The move follows the president's endorsement of current RNC chair Michael Whatley for Senate in North Carolina. Sen. Gruters is currently the Treasurer of the RNC. He previously served as chair of the Florida Republican Party from 2019 to […]
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Trump Administration Grants Chevron New License to Resume Venezuela Operations

Trump Administration Grants Chevron New License to Resume Venezuela Operations

Javier Manjarres
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July 25, 2025
The Trump administration approved a new "specific" license allowing Chevron Corporation to restart its operations in Venezuela, marking a significant shift in U.S. policy toward the South American nation and its disputed leader, Nicolás Maduro. The decision, confirmed by multiple sources this week, represents a recalibration of the administration's previously hardline approach, with officials emphasizing […]
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US Increases Pressure on North Korea by Expanding Sanctions, Announcing Indictments

US Increases Pressure on North Korea by Expanding Sanctions, Announcing Indictments

Mateo Guillamont
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July 25, 2025
The US is executing an interagency effort aimed at countering North Korean actors' crimes and destabilizing behavior. The US Treasury recently announced sanctions on fraudulent North Korean businesses clandestinely funneling funds and intelligence to the communist North Korean regime.  According to the US Treasury, the sanctions were preceded and justified by joint investigations from the […]
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President Donald Trump Endorses Ashley Moody for Senate in 2026

President Donald Trump Endorses Ashley Moody for Senate in 2026

Michael Costeines
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July 25, 2025
President Donald Trump endorsed Florida Republican Sen. Ashley Moody for a full term in the U.S. Senate on Thursday. "Senator Moody is doing a tremendous job representing the incredible people of Florida, a State I love, and won BIG, in 2016, 2020, and 2024," Trump said on Truth Social. "A fifth-generation Floridian, Ashley served as […]
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Donalds Says GOP Must Counter Democrat 'Fearmongering' in Midterm Elections

Donalds Says GOP Must Counter Democrat 'Fearmongering' in Midterm Elections

Grayson Bakich
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July 25, 2025
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) emphasized the importance of messaging ahead of the 2026 midterm elections in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Varney & Co., saying Republicans must present the reality of President Donald Trump's policies against Democrats' "fearmongering." Host Stuart Varney began the discussion by playing a clip from former Speaker of the House and […]
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Rubio Condemns Macron Over Palestinian State Recognition

Rubio Condemns Macron Over Palestinian State Recognition

Adrian Morgade
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July 25, 2025
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio released a statement condemning French President Emmanuel Macron regarding France’s recognition of Palestinian statehood. “The United States strongly rejects Emmanuel Macron’s plan to recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly,” he said. Rubio argues that Macron’s decision only serves to hinder peace talks between Hamas and Israel […]
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Bean Introduces Bill Stiffening Penalties for Harming Police Animals

Bean Introduces Bill Stiffening Penalties for Harming Police Animals

Grayson Bakich
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July 24, 2025
Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) is introducing a bill that increases the penalties for harming police animals, such as dogs and horses. Rep. Bean's LEO K9 Protection Act additionally extends federal protections to all police dogs and horses at the state, county, and local level that are assisting a federal agency and provides exemptions to emergency […]
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Florida Republicans Mourn Loss of Wrestling Superstar Hulk Hogan

Florida Republicans Mourn Loss of Wrestling Superstar Hulk Hogan

Michael Costeines
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July 24, 2025
Florida Republicans mourned the loss of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, who passed away at the end of 71 on Thursday. Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater. "RIP to the great Hulk Hogan, who lived right here in FL-13," Florida Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna said.  […]
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Poll: Casey DeSantis Holds Slight Lead Over Byron Donalds in Governor Republican Primary

Poll: Casey DeSantis Holds Slight Lead Over Byron Donalds in Governor Republican Primary

Michael Costeines
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July 24, 2025
First Lady Casey DeSantis is slightly ahead of Florida Congressman Byron Donalds for the GOP nomination in Florida's gubernatorial race, a University of North Florida (UNF) poll found. The poll showed DeSantis with 32% support, compared to Donalds' 29%, with 18% undecided. The poll is also within the 3.9-percentage-point margin of error, making the race […]
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Castor Reintroduces Bill to Prevent Campaign Accounts from Being Used as Slush Funds

Castor Reintroduces Bill to Prevent Campaign Accounts from Being Used as Slush Funds

Grayson Bakich
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July 24, 2025
Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) has reintroduced a bipartisan bill aimed at preventing the phenomenon of "zombie campaigns," which involves the misuse of campaign accounts after an officeholder leaves office as a personal slush fund. Specifically, Rep. Castor's Honest Elections and Campaign, No Gain (HEC No) Act requires all former lawmakers and those no longer seeking […]
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Frost, Cherfilus McCormick Reintroduce Bill to Ban Radioactive Road Construction Material

Frost, Cherfilus McCormick Reintroduce Bill to Ban Radioactive Road Construction Material

Grayson Bakich
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July 24, 2025
Representatives Maxwell Frost (D-FL) and Sheila Cherfilus McCormick (D-FL) have reintroduced a bill banning the use of radioactive materials in road construction. Specifically, the No Radioactive Roads Act targets the use of phosphogypsum (PG), a byproduct of phosphate ore processing to produce phosphoric acid. The substance contains radium that decays into radon gas. Thus, because […]
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Trump Reaches Agreement With Columbia on Ending DEI, Affirmative Action, and More Progressive Policies

Trump Reaches Agreement With Columbia on Ending DEI, Affirmative Action, and More Progressive Policies

Mateo Guillamont
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July 24, 2025
President Donald Trump recently announced that he reached an agreement with Columbia University over the disbursement of federal education funds.  Columbia and the Trump administration had sparred over the former’s alleged internal progressive policies, educational strategies, inaction against antisemitism, and course content.  The Trump-Columbia feud began last March when the Department of Education (DOE) froze […]
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University of Miami Among Five Schools Facing Federal Investigation Over Alleged Exclusionary Scholarships to Undocumented Students

University of Miami Among Five Schools Facing Federal Investigation Over Alleged Exclusionary Scholarships to Undocumented Students

Michael Costeines
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July 24, 2025
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently launched investigations into five universities, including the University of Miami, to establish whether they are violating civil rights law by granting scholarships solely to undocumented or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) students. The Department of Education's inquiry is based on complaints alleging national […]
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JUICE🍊—7.24.2025—Uthmeier Cracks Down on Bank Fraud—NASA HQ Moving to Florida?—Much More...

JUICE🍊—7.24.2025—Uthmeier Cracks Down on Bank Fraud—NASA HQ Moving to Florida?—Much More...

Javier Manjarres
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July 24, 2025
Uthmeier Charges Eight in 'Massive' $8.8 Million Bank Fraud Scheme Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced charges against eight individuals in a "massive" $8.8 million bank fraud ring on Wednesday. The attorney general said the scheme started ..READ MORE   Secretary Marco Rubio— Department of State is opening an investigation into Harvard’s authority to sponsor exchange […]
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Uthmeier Charges Eight in 'Massive' $8.8 Million Bank Fraud Scheme

Uthmeier Charges Eight in 'Massive' $8.8 Million Bank Fraud Scheme

Michael Costeines
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July 24, 2025
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced charges against eight individuals in a "massive" $8.8 million bank fraud ring on Wednesday. The attorney general said the scheme started after three bank employees began sharing and selling bank account information of senior customers through an encrypted mobile messaging app. “Today, we announced the takedown of eight criminals […]
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