Rick Scott, Trump Celebrate 'El Tigre's' Colombian Presidential Election Win

Rick Scott, Trump Celebrate 'El Tigre's' Colombian Presidential Election Win

Joseph Quesada
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June 22, 2026
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 […]
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China Imposes Retaliatory Trade Restrictions On Over 50 U.S. Companies

China Imposes Retaliatory Trade Restrictions On Over 50 U.S. Companies

Joseph Quesada
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June 22, 2026
China imposed trade barriers on more than 50 U.S. companies in response to the U.S. Department of Defense's blacklisting of Chinese companies for alleged ties to the Chinese military. China’s Ministry of Commerce added 10 U.S. defense firms to its export control list, barring Chinese merchants from selling “dual-use” items that can be used for […]
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Los Angeles Schools Superintendent Albert Carvalho Resigns Following FBI Probe

Los Angeles Schools Superintendent Albert Carvalho Resigns Following FBI Probe

Michael Costeines
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June 22, 2026
Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent (LAUSD) Albert Carvalho resigned from his position on Sunday night, months after federal investigators, through search warrants, raided his home and district office as part of an ongoing probe. LAUSD confirmed Carvalho' resignation. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has not shared details of the investigation, or Carvalho's possible […]
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Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods Endorses Jay Collins for Governor

Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods Endorses Jay Collins for Governor

Michael Costeines
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June 22, 2026
Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods announced his endorsement of Lt. Gov. Jay Collins for Florida governor by praising his commitment to law and order in a statement this week. “As the Sheriff of Marion County, I have spent my career protecting my community and standing up for law and order,” Woods said. “Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins is […]
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JUICE🍊— 6.22.2026 — District 22 Republican Candidates Take Debate Stage — FarmPAC Endorses Donalds for Governor — and More...

JUICE🍊— 6.22.2026 — District 22 Republican Candidates Take Debate Stage — FarmPAC Endorses Donalds for Governor — and More...

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June 22, 2026
Republican Congressional Candidates in Florida's 22 District Finally Share the Stage Naples—The first debate or candidate forum for the... READ MORE.   Renner War Room: "Byron Donalds wants amnesty for illegal immigrants. Speaker Renner will put Florida families first." Collins War Room: "Is that what you did when you worked with Byron? Put Florida families […]
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James Uthmeier Issues Subpoena Against MLB Over Alleged Religious Discrimination

James Uthmeier Issues Subpoena Against MLB Over Alleged Religious Discrimination

Michael Costeines
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June 19, 2026
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced an investigative subpoena into Major League Baseball (MLB) over allegations the league engaged in religious discrimination over their uniform rules after three San Francisco Giant players wrote Bible verses on their caps during “Pride Night" earlier this month. “Major League Baseball claims it does not tolerate discrimination based on […]
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Last Squeeze🍊— 6.19.2026 — Ashley Moody Ahead of Vindman by 7 Points — Gabbard Unloads on Dr. Fauci Before DNI Exit — and More...

Last Squeeze🍊— 6.19.2026 — Ashley Moody Ahead of Vindman by 7 Points — Gabbard Unloads on Dr. Fauci Before DNI Exit — and More...

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June 19, 2026
AIF POLL: Ashley Moody Ahead by 7 Points Over Alexander Vindman in Senate Race A new poll conducted by the Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) shows... READ MORE.         Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz: "Thanks to Opal Lee and Rep. Al Edwards’ push to make Juneteenth a holiday, America honors & celebrates the […]
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Hegseth Announces Review Of NATO, Threatens To Cut Funding

Hegseth Announces Review Of NATO, Threatens To Cut Funding

Joseph Quesada
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June 19, 2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a six-month Pentagon review of U.S. forces in Europe, ramping up pressure on European North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies. The review will reportedly “examine America’s force posture and basing in Europe.” Hegseth warns that cuts in the alliance’s operating budget depend on whether European allies meet their defense-spending targets. […]
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AIF POLL: Ashley Moody Ahead by 7 Points Over Alexander Vindman in Senate Race

AIF POLL: Ashley Moody Ahead by 7 Points Over Alexander Vindman in Senate Race

Michael Costeines
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June 19, 2026
A new poll conducted by the Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) shows U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) with a 7-point edge over Democratic challenger Alexander Vindman in her bid campaign for a full term in the U.S. Senate. Ashley Moody: 47% Alexander Vindman: 40% Undecided: 14% “Senator Ashley Moody holds a healthy lead well outside […]
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Italian Foreign Minister Cancels Meeting With Rubio Over Trump's 'Offensive' Comments

Italian Foreign Minister Cancels Meeting With Rubio Over Trump's 'Offensive' Comments

Joseph Quesada
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June 19, 2026
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced that he was canceling a scheduled trip to the U.S. after President Donald Trump’s “offensive” comments about the country’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. “The serious and offensive words of President Trump towards Prime Minister (PM) Giorgia Meloni offend all of Italy. For this reason, I have decided to cancel […]
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Osceola County's Budget Flagged for $165M in Wasteful, Excessive Spending

Osceola County's Budget Flagged for $165M in Wasteful, Excessive Spending

Michael Costeines
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June 19, 2026
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia (CFO) unveiled over $165 million in Osceola County's budget last year as “excessive, wasteful spending" during another audit crackdown while speaking in St. Cloud this week. “A budget increase of this magnitude for Osceola County is further proof that local governments have not been good stewards of taxpayer dollars," […]
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Dr. Fauci Funded COVID-19 Research, DNI Gabbard Reveals

Dr. Fauci Funded COVID-19 Research, DNI Gabbard Reveals

Joseph Quesada
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June 19, 2026
On her final day as Director of National Intelligence (DNI), Tulsi Gabbard released “never-before-seen communications and documents” revealing that Dr. Anthony Fauci provided millions of U.S. taxpayer dollars to fund “gain-of-function” research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV). “Before the COVID [-19] pandemic, Dr. Fauci, as head of the National Institute of Allergy and […]
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Fired Florida Juvie Probation Officer Accused Of Leaking Crime Database To Drug Traffickers

Fired Florida Juvie Probation Officer Accused Of Leaking Crime Database To Drug Traffickers

Joseph Quesada
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June 19, 2026
Orange County – A former Florida juvenile probation officer is facing 113 felony charges for allegedly accessing a confidential crime database and leaking the information to individuals linked to criminal investigations. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSC), 32-year-old Crystal Gaynell Ann Lawson improperly accessed the Comprehensive Case Information System (CCIS) over 100 times, sharing […]
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JUICE🍊— 6.19.2026 — Askar Wants 'President Donald Trump Interstate' — Black Democrats Target Wasserman Schultz Over Re-Election Bid — and More...

JUICE🍊— 6.19.2026 — Askar Wants 'President Donald Trump Interstate' — Black Democrats Target Wasserman Schultz Over Re-Election Bid — and More...

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June 19, 2026
Trump Ally Casey Askar Vows to Rename Florida's I-75 the 'President Donald Trump Interstate' The play to garner the coveted endorsement of President Donald Trump continues... READ MORE.   Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "Florida cannot afford to ignore growing security threats. As your next Governor, I will do everything in my power to keep our […]
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Florida Farm Bureau FarmPAC Endorses Byron Donalds for Governor

Florida Farm Bureau FarmPAC Endorses Byron Donalds for Governor

Michael Costeines
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June 19, 2026
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) shared he has been endorsed by Florida Farm Bureau FarmPAC, the political action committee of the Florida Farm Bureau, through a post on social media this week. The Florida Farm Bureau (FFB), officially known as the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, is the state's largest non-profit agricultural advocacy […]
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Anna Paulina Luna Introduces Bipartisan Bill Banning Paraquat Herbicide

Anna Paulina Luna Introduces Bipartisan Bill Banning Paraquat Herbicide

Grayson Bakich
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June 18, 2026
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) is introducing a bipartisan bill to ban the herbicide paraquat due to its increasingly widespread toxic effects. What is Paraquat, Exactly, and Why is It Dangerous? Paraquat, also known as Gramoxone, is short for paraquat dichloride, and it is the most commonly used weed killer in the United States. While […]
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Last Squeeze🍊— Cherfilus-McCormick Addresses Fraud Indictments — Florida Professional Fighters Back Moody —  and More...

Last Squeeze🍊— Cherfilus-McCormick Addresses Fraud Indictments — Florida Professional Fighters Back Moody — and More...

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June 18, 2026
Democrat Cherfilus-McCormick Finally Addresses Fraud Indictments During Candidate Forum Fort Lauderdale—Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has finally addressed the fraud allegations... READ MORE.         Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "Just last year, Jay Collins personally championed AI data centers. He called them a major opportunity for Florida’s economy and pushed permanent tax breaks to bring […]
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SCOTUS Rules Against Gun Restrictions For Marijuana Users

SCOTUS Rules Against Gun Restrictions For Marijuana Users

Joseph Quesada
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June 18, 2026
The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruled against a federal ban prohibiting casual drug users from owning guns, effectively barring the federal government from restricting gun rights to marijuana users. In a unanimous decision, the justices ruled in favor of Ali Danial Hemani, a Texas man charged by federal prosecutors after the Federal Bureau of Investigation […]
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