National Politics

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 […]

Former Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer (R), who is running for Florida's 25th congressional district, said the Republican Party has "reason for optimism" with their midterm election prospects in recent comments to Fox News Digital. The reason why, says Singer, is that "we have a strong economy. The strongest we have had in years, record […]

An off-duty U.S. Secret Service officer was arrested in Miami, Fla., and charged with indecent exposure after allegedly masturbating in a hotel hallway, according to Miami-Dade County authorities. In a statement issued by the chief of the Secret Service's uniformed division, Richard Macauley confirmed that the officer, identified as John Spillman, 33, was placed on […]

Congressional Candidate for Florida’s 6th District and former Brevard County School Board member Jennifer Jenkins (D-Fla.) has announced her pivot towards Florida’s 8th district, pitting herself against U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolos (R-Fla.)  instead of incumbent Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.). Jenkins announced her transition following Gov. Ron DeSantis’s passage of a new congressional map. The map, re-designed […]

Republican congressional candidate Scott Singer announced this week that he has received an endorsement from U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) in his campaign for District 25. Rep. Gimenez has represented District 28 since 2023. He was also the mayor of Miami-Dade County from 2011 to 2020. "As Miami-Dade County’s Mayor before coming to Congress, I […]

Representative Daniel Webster (R-FL), Florida's longest-serving elected official, has announced his retirement. "After much prayerful consideration and discussion with my beloved wife Sandy, I have decided not to seek re-election to the United States House of Representatives," Rep. Webster said in a presser released last week. "It has been an honor and privilege to represent […]

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 […]