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It has been an eventful and historic week for the U.S. so far this summer. Amid the lead-up to the 250th U.S. birthday, several historic achievements have taken place across the country, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the NBA Finals, National Flag Day, President Donald Trump's birthday, and UFC Freedom 250. U.S. Makes History […]
Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Brad Schneider (D-IL) spearheaded a recent bipartisan letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, calling for the United States to publicly oppose the Republic of Turkey's (Turkiye) "Blue Homeland" maritime doctrine. What is the Blue Homeland Doctrine? The Blue Homeland (Turkish:Â Mavi Vatan) doctrine seeks to expand Turkey's Exclusive Economic Zone […]
107 days after the launch of “Operation Epic Fury,” the U.S. and Iran have agreed on an interim “Peace Deal,” declaring the “immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon,” according to the lead mediator between the two nations and prime minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif. “The official signing ceremony […]
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) announced that she will be introducing a House resolution aimed at voiding President Donald Trump’s impeachment during his first term in office. Paulina Luna Argues Ties Between Russia & Trump "Never Happened" In a statement via X, Congresswoman Paulina Luna argues that the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) findings of […]
Patti Wheeler has become one of the most recognizable faces of the anti-kratom movement. Her story is powerful: her son, Robert “Wyatt” Wheeler, a young Texas man and TCU student, used a legal herbal supplement, suffered seizure-like activity, and died. In interviews and legislative appearances, Wheeler has attributed his death to kratom and urged lawmakers […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced his endorsement of Former Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer in his bid for the Republican nomination in Florida's Congressional District 14 seat this week. ".@ScottSingerUSA is a proven conservative. As Mayor of Boca Raton, he consistently fought to lower taxes, support small businesses, and stand strong behind law enforcement. […]
Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez (R-Fla.) has fired back at Cuban President Miguel DĂaz-Canel’s statements against the U.S.’s recent sanctions on Cuba’s state-owned gas company UniĂłn Cuba-PetrĂłleo (CUPET), known as CUPET. “Imperial perversity knows no bounds,” Diaz-Canel wrote on X. “After prohibiting any country that tries to supply fuel to Cuba, they now target CUPET to […]
Pakistan’s prime minister Shebaz Sharif confirmed that “a final, agreed-upon text of the peace deal” between the U.S. and Iran has officially been reached, with the country working closely with both parties to finalize the “next steps.” “Peace has never been this close as it is now,” Sharif affirmed in his statement on X. Sharif’s […]
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the seizure of two websites used to create thousands of sexual and nude artificial intelligence (AI) deepfakes, in a joint effort with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). DOJ & DHS Successfully Seize Deepfake Sites Through TAKE IT Down Act According to a DOJ press release, CFAKE.com and […]
Nearly a year after its original announcement, the Trump Mobile T1 – The Trump Organization’s first smartphone as part of its new phone service and smartphone company, Trump Mobile – appears to be a “Gold Painted HTC U24 Pro.” T1 Identical To a Taiwanese Smartphone Made in China The electronics repair guide and parts website […]
Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) has introduced legislation to ease taxpayers' burden in disclosing taxable digital assets, thereby correcting past issues with unreported or underreported liabilities. What the Bill Does Rep. Bean's Digital Assets Voluntary Disclosure Program Act establishes a voluntary disclosure program for taxpayers holding digital assets, such as cryptocurrency, to report their holdings and […]
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Faster Labor Contracts Act (FLCA). The bill, sponsored by Reps. Donald Norcross (D-N.J.) and Pete Stauber (R–Minn.), aims to “accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor Relations Act.” In a 230-193 vote, the Democratic-led legislation passed with cross-party line support from 20 congressional Republicans. How It Works […]
President Donald Trump affirmed that the U.S. will strike Iran “VERY HARD,” additionally threatening to take over the Islamic Republic’s main oil hub, Kharg Island, “in the not too distant future.” “The United States will be hitting Iran (Whose Navy, Air Force, Radar, Anti Aircraft, and all other forms of Defense, together with most of […]
Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) is cosponsoring a bipartisan bill to strengthen the federal response to domestic antisemitism that has risen in recent years. What the Bill Does Specifically, Rep. Moskowitz's Jewish American Security Act enhances Title VI compliance standards for colleges and universities to protect Jewish students from harassment and discrimination, authorizes $1 billion toward […]
Florida State Sen. Shevrin “Shev” Jones (D) commemorated his U.S. congressional campaign’s achievement of reaching $100,000 in donations in 24 hours. “Within the first 24 hours of us launching our campaign, we have raised $100,000. Not because of special interests, but because of everyday people,” Jones shared in a video posted on X. “Because they […]
Republican Alysha “Aly” Legge announced her candidacy for Florida's 14th Congressional District through a press and video statement released this week. "For more than a decade, I've been fighting for parents, veterans, families, and the America First principles that put our nation, our communities, and our children first," Legee said. " I haven't just talked […]
President Donald Trump signed the Secure America Act – the $70 billion budget reconciliation bill funding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through the end of the second Trump administration. “We’ll give the heroes of ICE and Border Patrol – and that’s what they are. They’re heroes for what […]
Businessman Joe Strada announced his candidacy for Florida's 11th Congressional District with a $5 million personal contribution to his campaign this week. Strada, founder of Strada Services, a large air conditioning, electric, security, and plumbing company in the state, enters a crowded Republican primary to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Daniel Webster (R-FL). Strada, a Trump ally, […]
