National Politics

Representative Brian Mast (R-FL), as Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, weighed in on the latest round of negotiations with Iran in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria, calling the decision by President Donald Trump to blockade the Strait of Hormuz "wise." Iran recently offered to end its nuclear program, which is […]

Representative Greg Steube's (R-FL) Taxpayer Notification and Privacy Act has unanimously passed by the House of Representatives and now awaits the Senate for approval before heading to the Resolute Desk. Rep. Steube's bill addresses a concern of many Americans during tax season: under current law, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) must notify taxpayers before contacting third […]

President Donald Trump and his national security team have expressed dissatisfaction and skepticism towards Iran’s latest proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to several U.S. officials. According to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), during a meeting with aides, President Trump remarked that Iran is not dealing in good faith. […]

The Trump administration fired all 22 members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation (NSF), according to ex-board members and federal officials. According to The Guardian, members of the National Science Board received an email over the weekend “on behalf of President Donald J Trump” from the Presidential Personnel Office informing them […]

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a motion demanding that a U.S. Judge withdraw an injunction that ruled that President Donald Trump could not build his planned White House ballroom project without Congressional authorization. The motion comes after the DOJ urged the National Trust for Historic Preservation to drop its lawsuit. The Trust is […]

The Trump administration’s immigration agenda has allowed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain “legal immigrants, including refugees, parolees, and spouses of US citizens”, by suspending green card approvals, a recently published analysis by the Cato Institute reveals. According to the libertarian think tank, the halt in legal permanent residence processing by the Department of […]

Cole Tomas Allen, the individual apprehended after allegedly charging a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, has been criminally charged with attempted assassination of President Donald Trump. According to a prosecutor at his arraignment in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., Allen is also facing charges of transporting a firearm or ammunition in […]

Was Jacksonville woman Cherise Doyley forced to undergo a cesarean section (C-section)? For additional context, Doyley was in labor in September 2024 at the University of Florida Health hospital when she had to appear in court via a Zoom call after the state of Florida filed an emergency petition at the hospital's behest. Doyley had […]

The House Energy and Commerce Committee has scheduled a hearing that includes Rep. Kat Cammack’s (R-FL) discussion draft that would modernize federal food safety oversight and establish a national standard for food ingredients. Supporters of the FDA Review and Evaluation for Safe, Healthy, and Affordable Foods Act of 2026, known as the FRESH and Affordable […]

U.S. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) expressed her condolences to the Colombian nation in response to the “terrorist act” in southwestern Colombia that took place over the weekend. The attack left 13 dead and several injured. “My full solidarity with the people of Colombia in the face of this brutal terrorist attack. No nation should […]

Over the weekend, U.S. Secret Service agents apprehended a shooting suspect during the 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner (WHCD) in Washington, D.C., a drastic turn of events during President Donald Trump’s first-ever appearance at the gala. According to the Associated Press (AP), Interim D.C. police chief Jeffrey Carroll said the suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, 31, […]

Jim Oberweis (R), one of the several Republicans seeking to replace Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL), announced his plans to "honor" the biggest spenders in Congress with the "Flat Frog Trophy." "Squashed frogs are a common sight in Southwest Florida. In driveways. On neighborhood roads. Along city streets. Even on bike paths," explained Oberweis in a […]

Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) has introduced bipartisan legislation with several lawmakers to protect animal migration routes within the United States. Rep. Buchanan's Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Connectivity Conservation Act, which he introduced on Earth Day, would establish a habitat connectivity mapping and research program to identify, protect, and plan wildlife corridors used by migrating animals in […]

A U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit rejected President Donald Trump’s executive order barring asylum access to individuals crossing the southern border fleeing from persecution or torture. The three-judge panel ruled President Trump’s effort illegal, stating that immigration laws grant people the right to apply for asylum at the border. The panel stated […]

State Secretary Marco Rubio and European Union (EU) Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maroš Šefčovič signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing a strategic partnership to diversify critical mineral supply chains. “Obviously, this shows a growing awareness and commitment throughout the world – particularly with our allies in the West and in Europe – […]

The U.S. Department of Justice dropped its criminal investigation into the Federal Reserve (Fed) and its Chair, Jerome Powell. "This morning, the Inspector General for the Federal Reserve has been asked to scrutinize the building costs overruns – in the billions of dollars – that have been borne by taxpayers," U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine […]

A U.S. Special Forces master sergeant involved in the military operation of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s capture was arrested for allegedly using classified information to place bets on the online prediction market platform, Polymarket. According to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Gannon Ken Van Dyke “was involved in the planning and execution of […]

David Burck, a Republican challenger to Representative Lois Frankel (D-FL) in the 22nd congressional district, discussed the troubling rise of antisemitism in a podcast appearance. Appearing on Glen Fetzner's Vision and Voice at the end of February, Burck discussed his candidacy for office and his positions on various issues. Near the end of the podcast, […]