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Artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic has sued the Trump administration following the Pentagon’s announcement last week that it will designate the company and its products as a “supply chain risk” and a threat to national security, additionally banning the use of its products for defense purposes. The two suits, filed respectively in the U.S. District […]
State Secretary Marco Rubio and the Department of State (DoS) announced on Mar. 9, 2026, the designation of the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood (SMB) as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). In addition, the State Department revealed that it “intends to designate the group as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, effective March 16, 2026,” according to the […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) reaffirmed his support for repealing property taxes in line with Gov. Ron DeSantis during a recent interview with CBS News Miami's Jim Defede. "I agree with the governor that we need to repeal homestead property taxes. Property taxes in our state, especially for Floridians, have doubled in […]
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday reached an agreement with Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, in its antitrust lawsuit, settling claims that the entertainment company holds a monopoly in the live event business, weakening competition and driving up prices for consumers. According to CBS News, “Under the settlement, Live Nation agreed […]
The U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) announced it struck an alleged drug-smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific on Sunday, killing 6 men, as part of the Trump administration’s “Operation Southern Spear” against “narco-terrorists.” In an X post, SOUTHCOM wrote that "intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged […]
U.S., Venezuela Agree to Restore Diplomatic Relations The U.S. Department of State (DoS) announced on March 5, 2026, that the U.S. and the Venezuelan interim government... READ MORE. ANOTHER GROUP CHAT: Embattled Miami GOP Secretary Targets Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, Republican Party in Another Group Chat A second private WhatsApp group chat created by […]
Blaise Ingoglia Awards $1.6M to Bolster Florida Fire Departments During a press conference in Naples, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia announced $1.6 million in awards... READ MORE. State Rep. Angie Nixon: "These folks in charge of our country are embarrassing the hell out of us. It would be hilarious but […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest of several individuals allegedly involved in a multi-county organized retail theft ring targeting beauty and fragrance products while speaking in Miami this week. The alleged defendants are Naychel Alvarez Jerez, John Kevin Romero, Josue Rego Romero, Albert Mario Socorro Alvarez, Jose Carlos Perez Salgado, and Antonio Perez […]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) told a Court of International Trade judge on Mar. 6, 2026, that it is not capable of complying with his order to refund import tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump last year, which the Supreme Court recently ruled as illegal. In a court filing on Friday, Brandon Lord, the […]
U.S. military investigators believe American forces were responsible for an airstrike on an Iranian girls’ elementary school that killed more than 160 people – mostly children – on Feb. 28, according to two U.S. officials who spoke with Reuters. The officials also confirmed that the probe is still ongoing and has not reached a conclusion. […]
Boca Raton Mayoral candidate Mike Liebelson is holding a slight edge over opponent Andy Thomson in the race to become the City's next mayor, according to an internal poll released by the Mike Liebelson for Boca Raton Mayor campaign this week. Candidate Fran Nachlas is in a distant third place. Here are the results from […]
State Secretary Marco Rubio and the Department of State (DoS) announced on Mar. 6, 2026, that it will impose visa restrictions on several senior Rwandan officials who have taken part in driving increased instability in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). “By continuing to support M23 and violating the Washington Accords, these individuals are […]
Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) has introduced legislation expanding affordable housing and investment in distressed communities. Distressed communities refer to areas with high poverty, high unemployment rates, and low income rates. Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick's Housing Opportunity Act expands the designation of qualified opportunity zones, which are federally designated areas designed to spur economic investment through tax benefits -- from […]
The U.S. Department of State (DoS) announced on March 5, 2026, that the U.S. and the Venezuelan interim government have “agreed to re-establish diplomatic and consular relations.” In a media note published on the DoS website, the department shared that the agreement “will facilitate our joint efforts to promote stability, support economic recovery, and advance […]
In an interview with NBC News, President Donald Trump reaffirmed his views on “Operation Epic Fury,” stating that he wants to see Tehran's leadership overhauled and that he has a few considerations for a "good leader." "We want to go in and clean out everything," President Trump told the news outlet via phone call. "We […]
During a press conference in Naples, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia announced $1.6 million in awards to strengthen several Florida fire departments, including funding for vital equipment to protect firefighters from harmful chemicals and enhancements to their response capabilities. Ingoglia, as CFO, is also the State's Fire Marshal. "Over the years, the profession of […]
Byron Donalds Condemns Racist, Antisemitic Miami GOP Group Chat Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL), who is running for governor of Florida, has sharply condemned racist and antisemitic comments in a private GOP group chat... READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: “Great work by the Florida Senate to stand up for Floridians against abuses by Big Tech!” […]
WASHINGTON—Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL), who is running for governor of Florida, has sharply condemned racist and antisemitic comments in a private GOP group chat The Floridian reported on, saying they have no place in the Republican Party. In response to The Floridian's request for comment, Rep. Donalds told Publisher Javier Manjarres that "the comments reported […]
