National Politics

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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, […]
The U.S. State Department affirmed its commitment to crack down on “illegal birth schemes,” announcing the discovery of birth tourism networks across Africa and Europe. “No foreigner is permitted to obtain a visitor visa for the primary purpose of acquiring U.S. citizenship for a child by giving birth in the U.S,” the State Department shared […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) has introduced a resolution to impeach the Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island, John McConnell Jr., for high crimes and misdemeanors. What Did Judge McConnell Do? Last week, Judge McConnell issued an order vacating a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) policy framework […]
President Donald Trump affirmed that Iran will now “have to pay the price” after taking “too long to negotiate” a peace agreement to end the conflict in the Middle East. “Iran’s Military is a complete and total mess. Much of it, like their Navy and Air Force, doesn’t even exist anymore - They have been […]
The Republican congressional primary contest in Florida's 22nd District is in full swing and business leader and Trump ally Casey Askar has just landed the coveted endorsement of Collier County Sheriff Kevin Rambosk. Sheriff Rambosk expressed his belief that Askar's understanding of "public safety begins with strong law enforcement, secure borders, and leaders who are […]
The Trump administration is cracking down on healthcare pricing ambiguity, warning more than 500 hospitals to establish transparent pricing plans and disclose basic pricing information to the public. According to The Associated Press (AP), the White House argues that these institutions are failing to provide clear information, which enables higher-than-usual healthcare costs. Anonymous Source Provides […]
President Donald Trump accused Iran of attacking the American Apache helicopter that crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, affirming that the U.S. must “respond” to the out “of necessity.” “I have just been informed by our Great Military that last night the Iranians shot down one of our highly sophisticated Apache Helicopters while patrolling over […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) has introduced a resolution to support the State Department's work to prevent the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) from infiltrating the FIFA World Cup as it kicks off this week. What is the State Department Doing? With fears that the IRGC is embedding operatives in the Iranian National Football Delegation, the […]
In “a first-of-its-kind operation,” an unmanned U.S. vessel found and rescued two crew members from an American Apache helicopter that crashed near the Strait of Hormuz. According to an article on X published by the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), at 7:33 p.m. ET on June 8, the crew from a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache was […]
Representative Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL) has introduced a bicameral bill to reinforce citizens' right to record federal agents in action. What the Bill Does Specifically, Rep. Frost's Right To Record Act preserves citizens' First Amendment rights to engage with and record federal agents by providing compensation if those rights are violated. What Lawmakers are Saying […]
In a recent interview with NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” President Donald Trump abruptly walked out after he was challenged on his claims of election fraud during the 2020 Presidential Election and the recent 2026 California Midterm Election Primaries. During the interview, President Trump accused the state of California of “cheating on their election” after […]
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced its newest denaturalization effort, revoking U.S. citizenship from “17 individuals accused of serious offenses — including sexual abuse of a minor, wire and bank fraud, and distributing drugs wholesale without a license.” Invoking the Immigration and Nationality Act, the DOJ affirmed that “a naturalized U.S. citizen’s citizenship may […]
Republican lawmakers recently requested that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) launch an investigation into former Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine following allegations of sexual assault made against him by Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime assistant. House Oversight and Reform Committee Chairman James Comer and GOP lawmakers sent a letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to […]
President Trump affirmed that both Israel and Iran “are looking to do an immediate CEASEFIRE!” following a recent spate of tit-for-tat engagement between both nations. “Both sides, Israel and Iran, are looking to do an immediate CEASEFIRE! Final negotiations on “Peace” are proceeding, subject to ignorance or stupidity getting in its way,” President Trump wrote […]
Following a U.S. House Armed Services Committee Full Committee Markup for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27 NDAA), Rep. Cory Mills (R) expressed gratitude for the House passing an amendment to legislation that seeks to protect U.S. military installations from foreign influence. “Honored to pass this amendment to protects our military […]
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an advisory requesting that banks “detect and report” payroll fraud schemes tied to illegal immigrant employment. The Treasury Department’s measure comes after President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing bank regulators and government departments to inspect potential instances of individuals without legal […]
