Secretary Rubio Advances National Security with Nuclear Deals

Secretary Rubio Advances National Security with Nuclear Deals

Joseph Quesada
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February 16, 2026
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced on Feb. 16, Secretary Marco Rubio’s National Security advancement in Central Europe through a Civil Nuclear Agreement. On Feb 15-16, Secretary Rubio announced the U.S. plan to develop nuclear power plants across Central Europe in Bratislava and Budapest. According to the DoS media note, the plan involves “using […]
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NRCC Targets Jared Moskowitz on Valentine's Day, Calls him 'Least Effective Democrat'

NRCC Targets Jared Moskowitz on Valentine's Day, Calls him 'Least Effective Democrat'

Javier Manjarres
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February 14, 2026
The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) continues to target Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz in the 2026 midterm election cycle, this time the group is hitting him on Valentine's Day over the "150 pairs of sneakers" he owns and his recent vote to raise taxes by 22 percent. The group brands Rep. Moskowitz as the "least […]
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Trump Moves to End Auto Stop-Start Feature in Cars

Trump Moves to End Auto Stop-Start Feature in Cars

Adrian Morgade
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February 13, 2026
President Donald Trump has cancelled a tax credit for car manufacturers that incentivizes them to install an automatic start/stop feature in vehicles. This move from the Trump administration is part of a broader rollback of environmental regulations that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This “auto stop-start” feature shuts off gas engines when cars are idle, such […]
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Cory Mills Introduces Bill Prohibiting Government from Working with Anti-ICE Businesses

Cory Mills Introduces Bill Prohibiting Government from Working with Anti-ICE Businesses

Grayson Bakich
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February 13, 2026
Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) is introducing legislation prohibiting the federal government from contracting with businesses that have refused to serve federal law enforcement. The Halting Inappropriate Limits Targeting Officers Now Act (HILTON Act) prohibits the government from entering into contracts for covered services like food, lodging, transportation, vehicle rental, healthcare, and other services if a business […]
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Gus Bilirakis Urges Expedition of Slow-Walked Florida CMS Approval

Gus Bilirakis Urges Expedition of Slow-Walked Florida CMS Approval

Grayson Bakich
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February 13, 2026
Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) has urged the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to approve Florida's long-delayed hospital-directed payment program (DPP), which has been in bureaucratic limbo for months. Medicaid allows states to direct managed care plans to make lump-sum payments to providers to reduce the gap between the cost of providing care to enrollees […]
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DHS Shutdown Looms Amid Immigration Reform Stalemate

DHS Shutdown Looms Amid Immigration Reform Stalemate

Joseph Quesada
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February 13, 2026
As of Feb. 12, a shutdown of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) appears imminent as federal officials in the House and Senate appeared ready to leave Capitol Hill for a 10-day recess, with talks between Democrats and the White House reaching a stalemate over Democrats’ demands for immigration enforcement reforms. Since Feb. 3, […]
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Judge Temporarily Blocks Pentagon From Punishing Mark Kelly

Judge Temporarily Blocks Pentagon From Punishing Mark Kelly

Joseph Quesada
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February 13, 2026
A federal judge in Washington, D.C. agreed to prevent the Pentagon from punishing Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly for his participation in a video where he urged troops to disobey unlawful demands. The judge granted the senator’s request for a preliminary injunction against Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth, in a suit filed by Kelly accusing […]
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Tom Homan Celebrates a ‘Safer’ Minnesota as ICE Operation Ends

Tom Homan Celebrates a ‘Safer’ Minnesota as ICE Operation Ends

Joseph Quesada
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February 13, 2026
On Feb. 12, White House Border czar Tom Homan announced the end of the Trump administration’s immigration operation in Minnesota. The two-month-long immigration crackdown has resulted in thousands of arrests, mass demonstrations, and the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizen activists. "I have proposed, and President Trump has concurred, that this surge operation conclude,” Homan shared […]
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House Vote Ends Trump Imposed Tariffs on Canada

House Vote Ends Trump Imposed Tariffs on Canada

Adrian Morgade
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February 12, 2026
President Donald Trump’s tariffs against Canada were overturned in a 219-211 House vote this week. President Trump’s tariffs have been controversial since their widespread introduction at the beginning of his second term, with many Democrats fearing the tariffs will only drive up costs for the average American. According to the Central Budgeting Office (CBO), estimates […]
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Greg Steube Fights to Prevent Sex Offenders from Receiving ACA/Medicaid Benefits

Greg Steube Fights to Prevent Sex Offenders from Receiving ACA/Medicaid Benefits

Grayson Bakich
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February 12, 2026
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) has introduced legislation prohibiting registered sex offenders from receiving Medicaid and Affordable Care Act (ACA) benefits. The Criminals' Loss of Eligibility and Assistance Networks Act, or CLEAN Act, amends the 1986 Internal Revenue Code and Social Security Act to explicitly deny registered sex offenders from receiving refundable tax credit healthcare coverage and […]
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Gus Bilirakis, Vern Buchanan Seek to Boost Tourism Ahead of America 250

Gus Bilirakis, Vern Buchanan Seek to Boost Tourism Ahead of America 250

Grayson Bakich
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February 12, 2026
Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Vern Buchanan (R-FL) have introduced a bill to boost tourism ahead of the United States' 250th year celebration. The USMCA Travel and Tourism Resiliency Act aims to increase international travel to the U.S. and domestic travel within the country by establishing a Travel and Tourism Trade Working Group as part […]
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Netanyahu Flies to D.C. to Secure Israel's Demands Against Iran

Netanyahu Flies to D.C. to Secure Israel's Demands Against Iran

Joseph Quesada
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February 12, 2026
President Donald Trump announced on Feb. 11 that his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach an agreement with Iran remained unsettled, affirming that the US would continue to negotiate with the Islamic Republic. “There was nothing definitive reached other than I insisted that negotiations with Iran continue to see whether or not […]
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Pentagon Uses Anti-Drone Laser Amid Airspace Closure

Pentagon Uses Anti-Drone Laser Amid Airspace Closure

Joseph Quesada
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February 12, 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) abruptly closed the airspace over El Paso, Texas, for several hours on Feb. 11 due to an alleged drone breach by the Mexican Cartel, leading to a temporary grounding of flights and drawback from local officials who were upset for not being given advanced notice. The original restriction announced by […]
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Florida House Democrats Vote Against SAVE Act, Proof of Citizenship to Vote

Florida House Democrats Vote Against SAVE Act, Proof of Citizenship to Vote

Javier Manjarres
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February 12, 2026
In a show of solidarity, every single Democrat in the House of Representatives (except for Texas' Rep. Henry Cuellar) voted against the SAVE Act, the voter integrity legislative measure Republicans lawmakers filed to prevent illegal immigrants from voting in U.S. elections. The bill to keep illegal immigrants from voting in future elections passed by a […]
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Pam Bondi Clashes With House Democrats During Epstein Files Hearing

Pam Bondi Clashes With House Democrats During Epstein Files Hearing

Joseph Quesada
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February 12, 2026
Attorney General Pam Bondi testified on Capitol Hill this week, where she was questioned about the Department of Justice's (DOJ) handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. The hearing before the House Judiciary Committee, which comes a year into her role as head of the DOJ, devolved into Bondi lashing out at judges and Democratic lawmakers […]
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House Republicans Form 38-Member Sharia-Free America Caucus

House Republicans Form 38-Member Sharia-Free America Caucus

Ericka Piñon
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February 11, 2026
38 House members have joined forces to create the Sharia-Free America Caucus, warning that Sharia contradicts the U.S. Constitution and threatens American freedoms. The group is pushing for laws that would prevent judges from considering Islamic law in their decisions and restrict entry to the country for individuals who adhere to Sharia principles. The caucus […]
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House Votes on Rule to Approve Save America Act

House Votes on Rule to Approve Save America Act

Daniel Molina
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February 11, 2026
Republicans have waged war in the name of election integrity, and the Save America Act just barely received a nudge towards the finish line. In a 216 to 215 vote, the House has voted in favor of a rule to approve the Save America Act. The Save America Act, which would require proof of citizenship […]
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Anna Paulina Luna Voices Strong Support for SAVE Act

Anna Paulina Luna Voices Strong Support for SAVE Act

Grayson Bakich
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February 11, 2026
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) came out swinging in support of the SAVE America Act in a recent address on the House floor, holding nothing back in condemning Democrats' opposition to the bill. Sharing a clip of her comments in X, Rep. Luna expressed, "IF YOU ARE NOT AN AMERICAN YOU DO NOT GET TO VOTE […]
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