National Politics

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) alleges that former U.S. President Joe Biden will attempt to obstruct the Trump administration’s effort to release 70 hours of partially redacted audio recordings of interviews he participated in 2017 with a ghostwriter who worked with the former president to develop his memoirs, according to newly unsealed court documents. […]
President Donald Trump expressed his disappointment in both Supreme Court Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett over their court opinions in relation to the U.S. Supreme Court’s (SCOTUS) ruling on his sweeping global tariffs. “They were appointed by me, and yet have hurt our Country so badly!” President Trump wrote in a Truth Social […]
President Donald Trump called Iran’s counterproposal to end the 10-week war in the Middle East, “TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE,” rejecting the Islamic Republic’s offer on Truth Social. “I have just read the response from Iran’s so-called 'Representatives.' I don’t like it,” President Trump wrote over the weekend, without providing details of the proposed agreement. Iran's Response to […]
Congressional Candidate Thomas Chalifoux (R) reaffirmed his candidacy for Florida’s 9th Congressional District (CD) over the weekend, contributing $3 million of his own personal funds towards his campaign. "This is the heart of Florida – farmers in Okeechobee, retirees on the Treasure Coast, working families in Kissimmee,” the retired Army Colonel said. “Florida's 9th District […]
Canvas, a Learning Management System (LMS) used by thousands of schools and universities across the country, has restored its services after being taken down amid students’ Finals Weeks following a cybersecurity incident. From Florida International University (FIU) to Miami Dade College (MDC), Broward County Public Schools (BCPS), and the University of Miami (UM), students across […]
The U.S. Department of Defense announced the release of “never-before-seen” files related to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP). The release of these documents related to UAPs – formerly, and more infamously known as unidentified flying objects (UFOs) – is part of President Donald Trump’s directive known as the Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters […]
Spanish authorities are preparing to receive more than 140 passengers and crew members on board the Hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius cruise ship. The Dutch-flagged vessel – whose route began in Argentina and was set to Cape Verde – is now headed to the Canary Islands, where health officials confirmed they will perform careful evacuations. The vessel […]
The U.S. State Department will revoke the passports of parents who owe more than $2,500 in child support. According to The Associated Press (AP), the agency informed the outlet that beginning May 8, 2026, the department will focus on revoking the passports of any person who owes $100,000 or more. The arrears threshold would apply […]
The state of Florida is reportedly in conversation with the Trump administration to close down U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center “Alligator Alcatraz,” according to a report from The New York Times (The Times). Talks between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the state began after the agency deemed the migrant detention […]
Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) accused Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) of treason over allegedly aiding Cuba evade the ongoing oil blockade by President Donald Trump. Rep. Jayapal recently suggested in Seattle that she spoke with foreign ambassadors during a Congressional delegation to Cuba on ensuring the island can continue to import oil, despite President Trump's blockade. […]
During a closed-door House Oversight Committee hearing, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick confirmed visiting convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s island for "inexplicable" reasons, seven years after he claimed to have cut ties with the now deceased sex criminal. Secretary Lutnick testified in front of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee as part of the […]
Senate and House Democrats have begun an investigation into whether President Donald Trump’s pardons and commutations have been motivated by “pay-to-play dynamics.” The bicameral probe looks into wealthy entrepreneurs who are accused of receiving favorable concessions from the White House in exchange for financial contributions or other forms of influence. According to a CBS News […]
Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) discussed the apparent end of hostilities against Iran in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria as negotiations continue, saying that the end goal must be that Iran "can never, ever be a nuclear power." President Donald Trump sent a letter to Congress on Friday announcing the end of military operations […]
In March, the House Energy & Commerce Committee advanced eight youth safety proposals, teeing up action on the House floor. Now, new comments from Florida lawmakers signal strong support for one measure in particular: the App Store Accountability Act (H.R. 3149/S.1586). Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) is already a cosponsor of the App Store Accountability Act, which he calls a “commonsense measure” […]
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has launched a criminal leak investigation into The Atlantic journalist, Sara Fitzpatrick, following her “unflattering” coverage of FBI Director Kash Patel’s work habits, according to an exclusive report from MS Now. According to two sources, agents involved in the investigation are part of an insider threats unit based in […]
President Donald Trump issued an executive order restoring the Presidential Physical Fitness Award, as part of the Trump administration’s effort to revive annual physical fitness exams in schools nationwide. According to The Associated Press (AP), the award is tied to the Presidential Fitness Test – a public-school benchmark established in 1966 that was retired under […]
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is dropping its “fast-track” training program used for new Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recruits. According to Politico, two administration officials and a person close to ICE confirmed the overhaul of the streamlined program, adding that DHS plans to certify and deploy veteran agents to the field. The officials […]
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has confirmed the end of “Operation Epic Fury.” The State Secretary affirmed that the U.S. has achieved its objectives in its military operation against the Islamic Republic, despite not yet securing Iran’s nuclear stockpile. During a White House briefing, Secretary Rubio took on questions from reporters in the midst of […]
