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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the launch of a new effort to help Americans shift away from relying on psychiatric prescriptions, including antidepressants. “Today, we take clear and decisive action to confront our nation’s mental health crisis by addressing the overuse of […]
The U.S. and Iran tested their ceasefire after the U.S. attempted to force open the Strait of Hormuz, exchanging shots and threats with one another. Following the launch of “Project Freedom” and the successful transit of two commercial vessels out of the strait, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) leader Adm. Brad Cooper announced the destruction of […]
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) is set to convene lawmakers, diplomats, and business leaders for its 22nd Annual Gala and Leadership Awards on May 13 at the Waldorf Astoria. Held under the theme “Mosaic of Voices, Celebrating 250 Years of Vision, Culture, and Contributions,” the event […]
The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) restored access to the abortion pill, Mifepristone, provisionally halting a lower court decision that would have limited its availability nationwide. According to NBC News, Justice Samuel Alito, one of the conservative judges in the panel, signed two brief orders ruling that the New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision […]
Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt Hoffman announced his endorsement of Republican congressional candidate Sydney Gruters for District 16 in a statement this week. District 16 was redrawn after the Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis approved Florida's new congressional map. The District now includes parts of five counties: DeSoto, Hardee, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, and all of Manatee. […]
Senator Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) announced a bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act aimed at cracking down on equipment used to manufacture illicit drugs. During a press conference in Miami, Fla., Sen. Moody joined alongside law enforcement and local officials to announce the Preventing Rogue Equipment for Synthetic Substances (PRESS) Act. “To stop the manufacturing […]
Pharmaceutical and biotech giant Amgen is announcing a massive investment in Puerto Rico, a move that can be attributed to the tax cuts implemented by President Donald Trump. Amgen has announced that an additional $300 million will be allocated to expand its biologics manufacturing facility in Juncos, boosting workforce development and creating hundreds of construction […]
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is suing the state of Minnesota for attempting to regulate global greenhouse gas emissions, arguing that it is impeding the U.S.’s energy policy agenda. “The case we filed against Minnesota today is an attempt to rein in another unconstitutional state effort to invade an area of exclusive federal control,” […]
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) has introduced a bill banning dismemberment abortion procedures, a practice she calls "sadistic" and "gruesome." Specifically, Rep. Cammack's Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act targets dilation and evacuation procedures, which involve dilating the cervix and uterus and then removing the fetus via a vacuum-like device, and the doctor may use forceps if necessary. The […]
The U.S. military denied claims by Iranian state media that the Islamic Republic struck an American warship. Iran’s claims come amid President Donald Trump’s announcement of a new mission to guide commercial vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz out of the critical waterway with the help of U.S. forces. “With the decisive and swift […]
Former U.S. Representative David Rivera and his associate, Esther Nuhfer, were convicted in connection with a secret $50 million Venezuelan lobbying campaign. According to the Associated Press (AP), jurors in a Miami federal court found Rivera and Nuhfer guilty on all counts of conspiracy to commit money laundering and tax evasion as part of their […]
Low-fare carrier, Spirit Airlines (Spirit), is preparing to cease operations after reportedly failing to secure a $500 million government bailout, according to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). The no-frills budget airline had been in talks with the Trump administration about a measure that would have provided a $500 million loan in exchange for warrants that […]
Trump administration officials convened with members of Congress regarding congressional authorization for the war in Iran, as President Donald Trump faces a deadline in the conflict under the War Powers Resolution of 1973. According to CBS News, the War Powers Resolution provides a timeline for when federal officials must be notified of hostilities and when […]
After 76 days, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a Senate-passed bill that would fund much of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), ending the record-long shutdown of the agency. The measure, signed into law by President Donald Trump, funds 20 of DHS’s agencies, including the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the U.S. Coast Guard, […]
With the Florida congressional district map redrawn, Republican George Moraitis has announced his candidacy for the new 25th congressional district. "South Florida deserves a representative who will fight for our families, protect our freedoms, and deliver real results. That's why I'm running," said Moraitis in a presser. "We've been honored to have earned so much […]
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, a bill that reauthorizes agricultural and food programs for the next five years. In a 224-200 measure, the legislation passed with support from 209 Republicans, 14 Democrats, and one independent. Merely three republicans joined 197 Democrats to oppose the […]
Former FBI Director James Comey surrendered to law enforcement a day after a federal grand jury indicted him for allegedly making threats against President Donald Trump. The indictment marks the second time Comey will be prosecuted by the second Trump administration’s Justice Department (DOJ). According to CBS News, the indictment charges Comey with one count […]
A commercial flight from the U.S. to Venezuela took off for the first time in nearly seven years, a historic effort between the two nations as they continue to bolster economic ties following the arrest of deposed former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. According to CNN, the inaugural American Airlines flight is expected to last just […]
