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The Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration appears to be in a constant whirlwind of victories and losses, as federal judges across the country rule in favor of and against policies aimed at tackling illegal immigration. Amid an appeals court victory that allowed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to resume expanded expedited deportations without due […]
A federal appeals court granted the Trump administration the ability to continue executing expedited deportations of undocumented migrants throughout the entire U.S., rather than just near the border. In a 2-1 decision, the majority in the three-judge panel at the U.S. Circuit Court for the District of Columbia rejected a lower court ruling that temporarily […]
In a rare legislative effort, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the largest housing legislation in decades as legislators seek to tackle the affordability crisis across the country. The bill, known as the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, passed 358-32 in the House after House GOP leaders expedited the legislation in response to the […]
The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruled against a former Louisiana inmate and devout Rastafarian who sought to sue state prison officials for cutting his dreadlocks, claiming it to be a violation of his religious beliefs. In a 6-3 ruling, the high court rejected Damon Landor’s attempts to sue the Louisiana Department of Corrections and Public […]
Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses Byron Donalds for Governor Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) shared... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate David Jolly: "I’m proud to have the support of the Florida AFL-CIO and the working families they represent across our state. Gwen and I are building a campaign focused on affordability, stronger […]
Florida AFL-CIO, Florida Education Association Endorse David Jolly for Governor Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly announced that he has been endorsed by... READ MORE. Rep. Brian Mast: "I'm proud to have officially qualified to be on the ballot this November." Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson: "What an incredible night at Fenco Farms […]
A federal judge has overturned the Trump administration’s effort to allow states to prohibit Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients from using their public benefits to buy soft drinks and candy. “Congress defined what ‘food’ is supposed to be, and it did not authorize the agency to amend or waive the definition it enacted. U.S. […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) shared he has been endorsed by the Florida Chamber of Commerce through a press release this week. The Florida Chamber of Commerce (FL Chamber), the state's largest business organization, represents over 139,000 businesses and advocates for over three million private-sector employees across the state. “Florida is changing. […]
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly announced that he has been endorsed by the Florida AFL-CIO and the Florida Education Association for Florida governor through posts on social media this week. "Florida’s workers keep our state moving. I’m proud to have the support of the Florida AFL-CIO and the working families they represent across our state," […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier signed an emergency rule broadening the state's ban on highly concentrated 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), or synthetic Kratom, and other related chemical products being sold in the state while speaking in Tampa this week. “Today I signed an emergency rule because these dangerous concentrated 7-OH products present an imminent hazard to the […]
Former Congressman Chris Collins (R) reaffirmed his title as “The Original Trump Conservative” as he aims to secure the nomination in the highly contentious race for Rep. Byron Donald’s (R) 19th Congressional District seat. In a new ad by Collins for Congress, Collins goes after ‘Never-Trumpers’ Mike Pence, Liz Cheney, and Mitt Romney, calling them […]
A federal judge ruled against the Trump administration’s efforts to nationalize elections, deeming the established centralized database containing Americans’ private information illegal. U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan in Washington, D.C., sided with a voting rights group and a nonprofit that aims to protect privacy, which argued that a recent overhaul of the Systematic Alien Verification […]
(SOURCES) Alligator Alcatraz Immigration Facility to Close Down "Alligator Alcatraz," Florida's illegal alien immigration detention facility in the Everglades... READ MORE. Senatorial Candidate Alex Vindman: "Costs are out of control, but career politicians like Ashley Moody are busy padding their own pockets instead of working for you." Republican Party of Florida Chairman Evan Power: […]
Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods Endorses Jay Collins for Governor Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods announced his endorsement of... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate David Jolly: "@GwenGraham is right. This is a different campaign." Rep. Greg Steube: "Senate Democrats are blocking the SAVE America Act because they know election integrity hurts their […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) is introducing a bill to prevent foreign manipulation of commercial trucks' electronic logging devices (ELDs) for hours-of-service tracking. The Context Electronic logging devices (ELDs) are linked to commercial trucks' engines to accurately count driving time so that drivers' hours of service (HOS) can be paid accordingly. However, groups known as "chameleon […]
At least five people have been arrested for allegedly vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Washington, D.C.'s National Mall. Among those arrested was former U.S. Olympic canoeist David “Davey” Hearn, with five other individuals receiving citations, according to a Trump administration official. Hearn was reportedly detained for five hours prior to his arrest, after […]
"Alligator Alcatraz," Florida's illegal alien immigration detention facility in the Everglades, is reportedly shutting down for good, with contractors moving forward with "full demobilization" of the site, sources told CBS News Miami. The announcement comes after the center's final migrant detainees were moved from the facility last week due to the Atlantic hurricane season. The […]
After Abelardo “El Tigre” de la Espriella secured a narrow win in Colombia’s 2026 presidential election, Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) congratulated the president-elect, expressing hopes for a stronger relationship between the U.S. and the Latin American country. “CONGRATULATIONS to Abelardo de la Espriella as the preliminary results point toward victory, and to the brave people […]
