National Politics

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Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (R-Fla.) has teamed up with Rep. Shontel Brown (D-Ohio) and Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) to introduce a bill to preserve and renovate affordable housing. The bipartisan Affordable Housing Preservation and Protection Act seeks to “repair and preserve” distressed U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)-assisted multifamily housing. “Proud to […]
NEW YORK (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday lifted restrictions on a controversial federal voter database before November’s elections, granting President Donald Trump a temporary win in his aggressive campaign against noncitizen voting. The court's three liberal-leaning justices publicly dissented from the decision. The emergency order allows states, for now, to use the Department of Homeland Security program, called […]
Congressman Greg Steube (R-Fla.) introduced a bill to provide relief to Americans at the gas pump amid the rise in fuel costs. The American Fuel Affordability Act aims to lower diesel prices and expand American refining capacity to reduce long-term fuel costs. “Americans are paying far too much for diesel, and that cost gets passed down […]
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the conviction of a Florida man for defrauding the government of more than $500 million in healthcare fraud. Hasan “Lucas” Seyhun, 45, of Miami, Fla., pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud in a nationwide scheme. Seyhun, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the plot, stole millions of […]
In a recent interview, former Navy Captain Bale Dalton, the Democratic challenger to Republican Ryan Elijah for Florida's 7th congressional district, has seemingly backed allowing minors to receive transgender surgeries. The Video During an appearance on WKMG 6 discussing the midterms, Dalton was asked if he supported "gender-affirming medical care for minors under the age […]
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (D-Fla.) introduced a bill to expand preventive care against eye diseases and vision loss. The Glaucoma Vision Act of 2026 aims to make annual glaucoma screenings more accessible and affordable across underserved communities. The bill also seeks to advance investment in research to protect and restore vision for affected groups. “Glaucoma […]
A federal judge recently ordered the White House to reinstate press access for CNN, MS NOW, and POLITICO, ruling President Donald Trump’s recent ban unconstitutional. Trump-nominated U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly placed a 14-day temporary restraining order against the president’s ban, ruling it a violation of the outlets’ due process rights. “Simply put – the […]
Democratic Socialist and senatorial nominee Angie Nixon recently attended a meet-and-greet fundraiser in New York City to build support for flipping the Florida seat. Several groups and people, including members of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), the Working Families Party, and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), co-hosted and sponsored the event. Nixon, who […]
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing a plan to halt U.S. diesel exports for 90 days, according to five people familiar with the matter. The White House’s discussions to combat rising gasoline prices come amid all-time historic highs for fuel costs across the U.S. Record-Setting Gas Prices According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), the […]
Senate Democrats blocked a Republican effort to grant immunity to a former assistant to Dr. Anthony Fauci in exchange for her testimony against the former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) director. In a recent Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Senate committee meeting, the panel considered a resolution directing the Senate legal counsel […]
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) recently said he agrees with one concern shared by New York City’s Democratic Socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani. In an interview with The Daily Wire, Sen. Scott opened up about one of the biggest concerns both sides of the ideological spectrum share: the unaffordable housing crisis. “I agree with Zohran Mamdani,” Sen. […]
Vice President (VP) JD Vance and the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud announced the recovery of $2.2 billion in taxpayer funds as part of a nationwide crackdown on Affordable Care Act (ACA) or Obamacare fraud. “We’re actually making sure that the people receiving Obamacare subsidies are actually entitled to receive them,” VP Vance […]
President Donald Trump addressed the United Nations (U.N.) General Assembly in its 81st Session, discussing matters including the conflict in Iran, Cuba, artificial intelligence (AI), recent developments in Greenland, and the current state of the U.S. ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. In his opening remarks, President Trump touted his second administration’s accomplishments, affirming, “I […]
Pia Dandiya, the Democratic challenger to Republican Casey Askar in Florida's 22nd Congressional District, has released her first advertisement in the general election as Election Day gets closer. The Ad In the 30-second ad, Dandiya begins by saying, "My parents taught me to leave the world better than I found it. So I became a […]
Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) says she believes that cooperation between local law enforcement and immigration officials is necessary to prevent potential casualties from happening in sanctuary cities. Rep. Luna’s comments come after Texas officials confirmed that an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot and wounded a DoorDash driver in Austin. “This unfortunate situation […]
In response to President Donald Trump’s ban from the White House, CNN, POLITICO, and MS NOW announced they are suing the president and three top advisers to restore their access. “This morning, we notified the government that we are filing a lawsuit today to protect our First Amendment rights and defend the principle that the […]
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) recently introduced legislation cracking down on illegal cross-border tunnel operations. The bill, known as the Subterranean Border Defense Act, aims to require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to focus on countering illegal southern border tunnel crossings used for trafficking and smuggling. “This bill is a strong step to keeping America […]
Scott Singer, the Republican congressional nominee for Florida’s 25th District (FL CD 25), recently called out incumbent Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) for refusing to debate the challenger ahead of the 2026 Midterm election. The challengers were set to face off in a scheduled televised debate on WPLG Local 10. “It is disappointing that Jared refuses […]
