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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Sanctioned Ships Will 'Be Subject to Search and Seizure' Amid U.S. Blockade

Sanctioned Ships Will 'Be Subject to Search and Seizure' Amid U.S. Blockade

Joseph Quesada
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April 16, 2026
According to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command announced that vessels sanctioned by Washington “will now be subject to boarding, search and seizure under the American blockade of Iranian ports.” “In addition to enforcing the blockade, all Iranian vessels, vessels with active OFAC sanctions, and vessels suspected of carrying contraband, […]
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Senate Rejects Effort To Stop U.S.-Israeli Bulldozers & Arms Sales

Senate Rejects Effort To Stop U.S.-Israeli Bulldozers & Arms Sales

Joseph Quesada
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April 16, 2026
The U.S. Senate rejected a pair of resolutions proposed by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) that would halt arms sales to Israel, an effort that more than three dozen Senate Democrats backed. Sen. Sanders proposed one resolution that sought to block a $295 million sale of bulldozers, which the Democratic Socialist argued would be used to […]
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JUICE🍊— 4.16.2026 — Renner Touts 'Florida First Affordability Plan' — Vindman Outraises Ashley Moody — and More...

JUICE🍊— 4.16.2026 — Renner Touts 'Florida First Affordability Plan' — Vindman Outraises Ashley Moody — and More...

Staff Report
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April 16, 2026
Paul Renner Details 'Florida First Affordability Plan,' No Property Taxes for 95% of Homeowners Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) announced a comprehensive outline of his "Florida First Affordability Plan"... READ MORE. Attorney General James Uthmeier: "This is why our office of Attorney General has launched a high-priority investigation. Technology is supposed to support mankind, […]
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Last Squeeze🍊— 4.15.2026 — Cory Mills Faces Resignation Calls — Trump Says Iran War 'Is Very Close to Over' — and More...

Last Squeeze🍊— 4.15.2026 — Cory Mills Faces Resignation Calls — Trump Says Iran War 'Is Very Close to Over' — and More...

Staff Report
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April 15, 2026
Mills Urged To Resign Amid Recent Congressional Resignations In the wake of Congressional resignations from Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Tony Gonzales (R-Texas)... READ MORE.         Florida Democrats: "NEW: Florida's unemployment rate climbed to 4.5% in January, topping the national rate for the first time in nearly 5 years." Rep. Maxwell Alejandro […]
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Alex Vindman Raises $8 Million in Q1 Against Ashley Moody

Alex Vindman Raises $8 Million in Q1 Against Ashley Moody

Grayson Bakich
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April 15, 2026
Former Army Lieutenant Colonel and Director for European Affairs at the National Security Council, Alex Vindman, who is a Democratic challenger to Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL), has raised a whopping $8 million in his campaign for Senator in the first quarter (Q1). Vindman, who played a key role in the first impeachment of President Donald […]
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Paul Renner Details 'Florida First Affordability Plan,' No Property Taxes for 95% of Homeowners

Paul Renner Details 'Florida First Affordability Plan,' No Property Taxes for 95% of Homeowners

Michael Costeines
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April 15, 2026
Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) announced a comprehensive outline of his "Florida First Affordability Plan" to address the affordability crisis fueled by soaring property taxes and wasteful government spending while on his affordability tour in Jacksonville. "Today is Tax Day, a day when families across this country are writing checks to the government, and […]
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Mills Urged To Resign Amid Recent Congressional Resignations

Mills Urged To Resign Amid Recent Congressional Resignations

Joseph Quesada
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April 15, 2026
In the wake of Congressional resignations from Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) over sexual misconduct allegations, and a possible federal conviction for fellow Florida Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (R), Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) shared that he is not expecting to be expelled from the U.S. House of Representatives despite alleged ethics allegations. According […]
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Congressman Brian Mast Endorses Blaise Ingoglia for CFO

Congressman Brian Mast Endorses Blaise Ingoglia for CFO

Michael Costeines
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April 15, 2026
U.S. Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) announced his endorsement of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia for a full term as CFO in a statement this week. "Blaise Ingoglia has demonstrated steadfast leadership and a clear commitment to protecting Florida’s taxpayers,” Mast said. “His record of fiscal discipline, integrity and accountability makes him exceptionally well-qualified to serve […]
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More Than 53 Million Americans Have Claimed Trump Administration's Working Families Tax Cuts

More Than 53 Million Americans Have Claimed Trump Administration's Working Families Tax Cuts

Joseph Quesada
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April 15, 2026
The White House and U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that more than 53 million Americans have claimed at least one of President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts. “Under President Trump, we uphold the foundational principle that hardworking Americans should be rewarded, not punished with tax hikes, and the results of this tax season prove […]
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Trump Announces He's 'Permanently Opening the Strait of Hormuz'

Trump Announces He's 'Permanently Opening the Strait of Hormuz'

Joseph Quesada
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April 15, 2026
President Donald Trump announced the permanent re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz on Truth Social on the third day of the U.S. Naval blockade of Iran’s ports and coastlines. “China is very happy that I am permanently opening the Strait of Hormuz. I am doing it for them, also - And the World. This situation […]
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Jim Oberweis Shreds Maria Elvira Salazar's DIGNIDAD Act

Jim Oberweis Shreds Maria Elvira Salazar's DIGNIDAD Act

Grayson Bakich
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April 15, 2026
Jim Oberweis (R), one of many Republican candidates vying for Representative Byron Donalds' (R-FL) 19th congressional district seat, shredded Representative Maria Elvira Salazar's (R-FL) DIGNIDAD Act in a recent statement, vowing to oppose any amnesty for illegal aliens if he is elected to Congress. The Dignity for Immigrants while Guarding our Nation to Ignite and […]
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DeSantis Dedicates Tallahassee International Airport to Former FSU Football Legend Bobby Bowden

DeSantis Dedicates Tallahassee International Airport to Former FSU Football Legend Bobby Bowden

Michael Costeines
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April 15, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the designation of Bobby Bowden-Tallahassee International Airport in honor of former Florida State (FSU) football coach Bobby Bowden as part of a sweeping transportation bill while speaking in Tallahassee this week. “Bobby Bowden-Tallahassee International Airport is now official,” Governor DeSantis said. “Coach Bowden was a college football legend, and it is […]
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Trump Shares That The Iran War 'Is Very Close To Over'

Trump Shares That The Iran War 'Is Very Close To Over'

Joseph Quesada
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April 15, 2026
President Donald Trump expresses his belief that the Iran War “is very close to over,” according to video clips of an interview with FOX Business Network’s “Morning with Maria.” “I think it’s close to over, yeah. I mean, I view it as very close to over,” President Trump remarks during one of the snippets of […]
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JUICE🍊— 4.15.2026 — Donalds Asserts Illegal Immigration Agenda Stance — House Democrats Mobilize Behind '25th Amendment' Effort — and More...

JUICE🍊— 4.15.2026 — Donalds Asserts Illegal Immigration Agenda Stance — House Democrats Mobilize Behind '25th Amendment' Effort — and More...

Daniel Molina
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April 15, 2026
Byron Donalds Cements Illegal Immigration Agenda Stance Following Edited Pathway Remarks Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) decisively affirmed his commitment... READ MORE. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "Sheila McCormick, we have your expulsion vote ready to be called up on the 21st. Either resign or be expelled. Those are your two options." Governor […]
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