Trump Calls Pope Leo 'WEAK' Following His Public Criticism of the War in Iran

Trump Calls Pope Leo 'WEAK' Following His Public Criticism of the War in Iran

Joseph Quesada
|
April 13, 2026
President Donald Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV, accusing the pontiff of being “OK” with Iran having a nuclear weapon, following his public condemnation of the conflict in Iran. “Pope Leo is WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy. He talks about 'fear' of the Trump Administration, but doesn’t mention the FEAR that the Catholic […]
Read More
Anna Paulina Luna Files Motion to Expel Eric Swalwell from Congress

Anna Paulina Luna Files Motion to Expel Eric Swalwell from Congress

Grayson Bakich
|
April 13, 2026
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) has filed a motion to expel Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) from Congress, following accusations of sexual harassment and assault that continue to grow. The accusations began over the weekend, when four women, including social media content creator Ally Sammarco, came forward with allegations of Rep. Swalwell inappropriately touching them, sending […]
Read More
'We Will Defend Ourselves': Miguel Diaz-Canel Takes Stand Against U.S. Invasion

'We Will Defend Ourselves': Miguel Diaz-Canel Takes Stand Against U.S. Invasion

Joseph Quesada
|
April 13, 2026
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel affirmed that the people of Cuba would defend themselves should the U.S. attempt to invade the communist country and depose him. During an interview with NBC News’ “Meet the Press," Diaz-Canel discussed the negative economic and regional security effects that could occur if the U.S. launches a military campaign on the […]
Read More
Trump Announces U.S. Blockade Of Strait Of Hormuz

Trump Announces U.S. Blockade Of Strait Of Hormuz

Joseph Quesada
|
April 13, 2026
President Donald Trump has  announced that the U.S. Navy will “immediately” begin a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, barring “any and all ships trying to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz.” The announcement comes after the U.S. and the Islamic Republic failed to reach an accord during peace talks in Pakistan. "Effective immediately, […]
Read More
Greg Steube Urges Iran to Hold up Their End of Ceasefire 'Agreement'

Greg Steube Urges Iran to Hold up Their End of Ceasefire 'Agreement'

Joseph Quesada
|
April 10, 2026
U.S. Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) shared a video clip of his appearance on the Todd Starnes Show, in which he discussed Iran's reliability during the agreed-upon 2-week ceasefire between Washington and Iran amid the nearly 6-week-long conflict. “So, what happens here if Iran does not hold up its side of the agreement?” Starnes asked. “Well, […]
Read More
Michael Carbonara Takes Moms for Liberty Pledge to Defend Parental Rights

Michael Carbonara Takes Moms for Liberty Pledge to Defend Parental Rights

Grayson Bakich
|
April 10, 2026
Michael Carbonara, a Republican challenger to Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) in the 25th Congressional District, is taking the Moms for Liberty Parent Pledge, a formal declaration to protect parental rights in education and medicine. The Moms for Liberty Parent Pledge holds the taker to "honor the fundamental rights of parents, including, but not limited […]
Read More
American Airlines Announces Resumed Flights to Venezuela

American Airlines Announces Resumed Flights to Venezuela

Joseph Quesada
|
April 10, 2026
American Airlines announced plans to resume flights to Venezuela “as soon as April 30,” amid pending government approvals and security measures. The airline’s proposal includes “daily nonstop service between Miami (MIA) and Caracas, Venezuela (CSC).” “American was the first airline to announce plans to restart service to Venezuela, and we are encouraged by the progress […]
Read More
Judge Rules Against The Pentagon's Restrictive Press Policy

Judge Rules Against The Pentagon's Restrictive Press Policy

Joseph Quesada
|
April 10, 2026
A federal judge ruled that the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) violated a court order requiring it to restore access to the Pentagon for reporters after the agency’s stringent restrictions on journalists. U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman rebuked the department for attempting to circumvent his March 20, 2026, decision by establishing a new press policy. […]
Read More
Sen. Moody and Rep. Bean Announce National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum Act

Sen. Moody and Rep. Bean Announce National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum Act

Joseph Quesada
|
April 10, 2026
U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) announced a new bill designating the only National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) Museum and Memorial in the U.S., located in Jacksonville, Fla., as a National Landmark. U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean (R-Fla.), the House sponsor and original proponent of the legislation, joined Sen. Moody at the former Naval Air […]
Read More
Austin Rogers Raises $725K for Congressional War Chest

Austin Rogers Raises $725K for Congressional War Chest

Grayson Bakich
|
April 9, 2026
Austin Rogers, who is one of several Republicans competing to fill in the outgoing Representative Neal Dunn's (R-FL) 2nd Congressional district seat, has managed to collect $725,000 in campaign funding in just over two months after filing to run on January 29, 2026. Rogers, a former general counsel to Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), personally supplied […]
Read More
Mike Haridopolos Lauds 'Spectacular' Artemis II Mission

Mike Haridopolos Lauds 'Spectacular' Artemis II Mission

Grayson Bakich
|
April 9, 2026
Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) gushed like a kid in a candy store discussing the Artemis II space mission during a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria. The craft is expected to splash down near San Diego later this week. "It has been an amazing week here in Florida," Rep. Haridopolos beamed. "This proves that […]
Read More
House GOP Blocks Democrats's War Powers Resolution Proposal

House GOP Blocks Democrats's War Powers Resolution Proposal

Joseph Quesada
|
April 9, 2026
As the war with Iran approaches its sixth week, Democratic congressmembers have attempted another effort to check President Donald Trump’s executive power as Commander-in-Chief. According to a report from USA Today, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives deterred congressional Democrats from “considering a measure to halt military hostilities in the region.” Congress is currently […]
Read More
Trump Affirms Military Forces Will Remain Around Iran Until 'Real Agreement' is Reached

Trump Affirms Military Forces Will Remain Around Iran Until 'Real Agreement' is Reached

Joseph Quesada
|
April 9, 2026
President Donald Trump affirmed that all combat troops, aircrafts, and warships will remain around Iran “until such time as the REAL AGREEMENT reached is fully complied with.” The president’s statement comes after the Islamic Republic closed the Strait of Hormuz once again in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon. “All U.S. Ships, Aircraft, and Military […]
Read More
Maria Elvira Salazar Marks First Conviction Under TAKE IT DOWN Act

Maria Elvira Salazar Marks First Conviction Under TAKE IT DOWN Act

Joseph Quesada
|
April 9, 2026
U.S. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) marked the first-ever conviction secured under the Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks Act (TAKE IT DOWN). “Predators using deepfakes to target women and children are being prosecuted. NO MERCY,” Congresswoman Salazar wrote in a post via X. “This law is delivering […]
Read More
Donald Trump Lashes Out at NATO After Meeting With Secretary-General

Donald Trump Lashes Out at NATO After Meeting With Secretary-General

Joseph Quesada
|
April 9, 2026
President Donald Trump lashed out at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and its members after a roughly two-hour closed-door meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte. During the meeting, they reportedly discussed the war in Iran and the future of the alliance. “NATO WASN’T THERE WHEN WE NEEDED THEM, AND THEY WON’T BE THERE IF […]
Read More
Vern Buchanan Spearheads Demand for HHS Kidney Research

Vern Buchanan Spearheads Demand for HHS Kidney Research

Grayson Bakich
|
April 8, 2026
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) is spearheading a bipartisan letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Director Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., urging increased federal efforts to research and treat chronic kidney disease (CKD). Rep. Buchanan is calling for the establishment of an Officer of Kidney Health and Transplantation within HHS, who will serve as […]
Read More
Trump Threatens 50% Tariff On Countries Supplying Weapons to Iran

Trump Threatens 50% Tariff On Countries Supplying Weapons to Iran

Joseph Quesada
|
April 8, 2026
President Donald Trump warned that the U.S. will impose a 50% tariff “on any and all goods” to any country “supplying military weapons to Iran” in a social media post via Truth Social. “A Country supplying Military Weapons to Iran will be immediately tariffed, on any and all goods sold to the United States of […]
Read More
Carlos Gimenez Calls Out Democrats' 'Hypocrisy' on Cuba

Carlos Gimenez Calls Out Democrats' 'Hypocrisy' on Cuba

Joseph Quesada
|
April 8, 2026
U.S. Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez (R-Fla.) recently spoke with Fox Business to share his thoughts on Democratic Congressmembers Pramila Jayapal (Wash.) and Jonathan Jackson’s (Ill.) five-day congressional delegation to Cuba. Rep. Gimenez also discussed recent news that the island nation has deepened its reliance on Chinese solar technology, as the U.S. oil blockade continues to […]
Read More
Texas Politics
Cactus Politics
Big Energy News
Dome Politics
Northeast Independent