Last Squeeze🍊— 4.17.2026 — RPOF Files Complaint Against Mayor Deegan — Trump Prohibits Israel From Attacking Lebanon — and More...

Last Squeeze🍊— 4.17.2026 — RPOF Files Complaint Against Mayor Deegan — Trump Prohibits Israel From Attacking Lebanon — and More...

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April 17, 2026
Republican Party of Florida Submits Complaint Against Mayor Donna Deegan Over Launch Video The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) announced today it is filing a formal complaint... READ MORE.         Rep. Greg Steube: "Over 400,000 migrant children went unaccounted for under Biden. When I demanded answers, Biden’s HHS Secretary refused to respond." […]
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Kat Cammack Introduces Bill Improving Mental Health Services for First Responders

Kat Cammack Introduces Bill Improving Mental Health Services for First Responders

Grayson Bakich
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April 17, 2026
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) is introducing legislation to improve mental health services for first responders. The Answering the Call Act requires targeted outreach, stronger collaboration with organizations that work with first responders, and expanded training and public awareness campaigns. First responders are regularly forced to deal with horrific, traumatizing situations, and such frequent exposure can […]
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Republican Party of Florida Submits Complaint Against Mayor Donna Deegan Over Launch Video

Republican Party of Florida Submits Complaint Against Mayor Donna Deegan Over Launch Video

Michael Costeines
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April 17, 2026
The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) announced today it is filing a formal complaint with the Florida Elections Commission against Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan for allegedly breaking state election laws over a re-election launch video released this month. According to the RPOF, the complaint accuses Deegan's campaign of violating Chapter 106 of the Florida Statutes […]
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Trump Prohibits Israel From Bombing Lebanon

Trump Prohibits Israel From Bombing Lebanon

Joseph Quesada
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April 17, 2026
President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. would obtain Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium, additionally barring Israel from further bombing Lebanon. “The U.S.A. will get all Nuclear ‘Dust,' created by our great B2 Bombers - No money will exchange hands in any way, shape, or form,” President Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social, […]
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James Uthmeier Subpoenas Environmental Organization Over Suspected Trade Law Violations

James Uthmeier Subpoenas Environmental Organization Over Suspected Trade Law Violations

Michael Costeines
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April 17, 2026
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has announced an investigation into the Environmental Law Institute and its Climate Judiciary Project for allegedly violating Florida's Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act. "The Climate Cartel is trying to hijack our judicial system to accomplish their net-zero carbon agenda," Uthmeier said. "But the Courts are not the place to […]
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Trump Announces Iran's Reopening of The Strait Of Hormuz

Trump Announces Iran's Reopening of The Strait Of Hormuz

Joseph Quesada
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April 17, 2026
President Donald Trump has announced that Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz. “IRAN HAS JUST ANNOUNCED THAT THE STRAIT OF IRAN IS FULLY OPEN AND READY FOR FULL PASSAGE. THANK YOU!” President Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. President Trump’s post comes after Iranian foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, unveiled the news in a […]
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Minnesota Prosecutors Issue Arrest Warrant For ICE Agent

Minnesota Prosecutors Issue Arrest Warrant For ICE Agent

Joseph Quesada
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April 17, 2026
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent has been charged with two counts of assault. Minnesota state prosecutors accused the officer of pulling alongside a civilian vehicle on a Minneapolis-area highway and pointing his gun at the occupants during a road rage incident. Minnesota prosecutors have issued a nationwide arrest warrant for Gregory Donnell Morgan […]
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ICE Director Todd Lyons Resigns From Agency

ICE Director Todd Lyons Resigns From Agency

Joseph Quesada
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April 17, 2026
Acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Todd Lyons, submitted his resignation from the agency this week. Lyons, who led the agency during the second Trump administration’s mass immigration crackdowns, will remain in the role until May 31, 2026. "Director Lyons has been a great leader of ICE and a key player in helping […]
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Congressman Aaron Bean Endorses Blaise Ingoglia for CFO

Congressman Aaron Bean Endorses Blaise Ingoglia for CFO

Michael Costeines
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April 17, 2026
U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean (R-FL) announced his endorsement of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia for a full term as CFO in a statement this week. "I have seen firsthand Blaise Ingoglia's commitment to protecting our freedoms, growing Florida's economy, and standing strong for our shared values," Bean said. "Blaise has the integrity, work ethic, […]
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JUICE🍊— 4.17.2026 — Florida's 6th Congressional District Incites 'Holy War' — George Moraitis Qualifies for District 23 Race — and More...

JUICE🍊— 4.17.2026 — Florida's 6th Congressional District Incites 'Holy War' — George Moraitis Qualifies for District 23 Race — and More...

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April 17, 2026
Holy War Brewing in Florida's 6th Congressional District With the U.S. war against the Islamic Republic of Iran nearing the two-month mark... READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "Congratulations to Justice John Couriel on his selection to be the next Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court." Senator Rick Scott: "HORRIFIC! A political prisoner was released […]
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Congressional Holy War Brewing in Florida's 6th District

Congressional Holy War Brewing in Florida's 6th District

Javier Manjarres
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April 16, 2026
With the U.S. war against the Islamic Republic of Iran nearing the two-month mark, another Holy War of sorts is taking place in America, and in Florida. This same ideological war appears to be raging in the Republican congressional primary in District 6. U.S. Rep. Randy Fine (R), one of a handful of Jewish-American lawmakers […]
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Last Squeeze🍊— 4.16.2026 — Brian Nathan Endorses David Jolly — DeSantis Unveils Calvin Coolidge Statue — and More...

Last Squeeze🍊— 4.16.2026 — Brian Nathan Endorses David Jolly — DeSantis Unveils Calvin Coolidge Statue — and More...

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April 16, 2026
Democrat Brian Nathan Endorses David Jolly for Governor Newly elected Sen. Brian Nathan (D-Tampa) announced his endorsement of Democrat David Jolly... READ MORE.         Attorney General James Uthmeier: "Our victory in court will allow the free market to determine how much you pay for tickets, rather than a mega corporation that used […]
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Trump Announces 10-Day Ceasefire Between Israel & Lebanon

Trump Announces 10-Day Ceasefire Between Israel & Lebanon

Joseph Quesada
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April 16, 2026
President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, a break in a devastating conflict in the Middle East that has been running for approximately 7 weeks. “I just had excellent conversations with the Highly Respected President Joseph Aoun, of Lebanon, and Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu, of Israel. These two […]
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Democrat Brian Nathan Endorses David Jolly for Governor

Democrat Brian Nathan Endorses David Jolly for Governor

Michael Costeines
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April 16, 2026
Newly elected Sen. Brian Nathan (D-Tampa) announced his endorsement of Democrat David Jolly for Florida governor in a post on social media this week. "David Jolly is doing the work, visiting every community, and talking about what people are actually going through," Nathan wrote. "I'm proud to support him, and I'm ready to run alongside him […]
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Republican George Moraitis Qualifies for Congressional District 23 Ballot

Republican George Moraitis Qualifies for Congressional District 23 Ballot

Michael Costeines
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April 16, 2026
Florida Congressional candidate George Moraitis announced he has collected the required number of voter petition signatures to qualify for the District 23 election in November. "This is a testament to the thousands of voters across CD 23 who believe it's time for real leadership in Washington," Moraitis said in a campaign statement. "Neighbors across the […]
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Pentagon Affirms U.S. Forces 'Will Use Force' If Blockade Is Disobeyed

Pentagon Affirms U.S. Forces 'Will Use Force' If Blockade Is Disobeyed

Joseph Quesada
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April 16, 2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Dan Caine affirmed during a Pentagon press briefing that the U.S. military is ready to use force if any vessels do not comply with the U.S. Naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. "As you expose yourself with your movement to our watchful […]
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DeSantis Unveils Statue of Calvin Coolidge for 'America 250'

DeSantis Unveils Statue of Calvin Coolidge for 'America 250'

Michael Costeines
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April 16, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a statue of President Calvin Coolidge at Bok Tower Gardens as part of America’s upcoming 250th birthday during a press conference in Lake Wales this week. "Coolidge governed as a constitutionalist, eliminated debt, balanced the budget, reduced taxes, and promoted a unified American civic tradition and culture," DeSantis said. He praised […]
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Greg Steube Introduces Bipartisan Bill Improving Employer Benefit Contribution Flexibility

Greg Steube Introduces Bipartisan Bill Improving Employer Benefit Contribution Flexibility

Grayson Bakich
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April 16, 2026
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) has introduced a bipartisan bill improving flexibility for employer contributions to employee benefit plans. The Optimizing Participant Tax Incentives through Optional Noncash Selections (OPTIONS) Act builds upon the May 2024 Private Letter Ruling (PLR) 20243400 issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), which allows single employers to implement flexible benefits programs […]
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