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On Feb. 26, the U.S. and Iran began their nuclear deal negotiations in Geneva, which could determine whether Washington and Tehran go to war or establish an agreement. Badr Albusaidi, Oman’s Foreign Minister and mediator, expressed that both parties have exchanged “creative and positive ideas,” assuring that negotiations will continue after a short recess. “We […]
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton claimed that she has no information on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's criminal past before the U.S. House Oversight Committee Republicans in New York this week. She also claimed that she does not recall ever meeting him. Hillary Clinton and Former President Bill Clinton are currently testifying before the […]
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) is calling for an investigation into the alleged use of federal funds by members of Congress to pay off people accusing them of sexual misconduct. In a social media post, Rep. Luna wrote, "I am calling on Chairman @RepTimBurchett of the DOGE Committee, which I serve on, to open an […]
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to the press at the St. Kitts Marriott Beach Resort in Frigate Bay, Saint Kitts and Nevis, about the recent shootout between Cuban authorities and a speedboat registered under the U.S. “So this morning we were made aware by Cuban authorities of an incident off the coast of […]
Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) questioned Colin McDonald, the new Assistant Attorney General for Fraud Enforcement, during his confirmation hearing this week, calling him the new "fraud czar." Sharing footage of the hearing on X, Senator Moody informed that 10% of the federal budget is allegedly "lost to fraud." "@POTUS, @SenJudiciaryGOP, and I are laser-focused on […]
During an appearance on Fox Business's Evening Edit, Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) discussed ongoing deportation efforts, noting that legal consequences await officials who refuse to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) has received heavy scrutiny over her move to ban state officials from cooperating with ICE ahead of President Donald […]
The U.S Department of the Treasury announced the sanctioning of “over 30 individuals, entities, and vessels enabling illicit Iranian petroleum sales and Iran’s ballistic missile and advanced conventional weapons (ACW) production” through the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), as part of the agency’s continuous maximum pressure campaign on Tehran. “Specifically, OFAC targeted additional vessels operating […]
Iran has pushed back against President Donald Trump ahead of negotiations in Geneva involving the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program, deeming his statements as “big lies,” while assuring that talks between the two nations may guarantee a deal if “honorable diplomacy” is used. During his State of the Union speech on Feb. 24, President Trump drew […]
President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address Tuesday night to glowing approval from Republican lawmakers, including Representatives Aaron Bean (R-FL), John Rutherford (R-FL), Laurel Lee (R-FL), and Vern Buchanan (R-FL). Rep. Bean said in a statement, "One year ago, President Trump returned to office with a plan to restore prosperity, secure our […]
Tensions between President Donald Trump and Democratic lawmakers intensified during his State of the Union address on Feb. 24, with both parties fighting over his statements about immigration and alleged fraud. President Trump brought attention to Minnesota’s Somali community, stating that “pirates” in the region have “ransacked Minnesota.” President Trump attempted to back his claim, […]
U.S. Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) announced that his father's seeing-eye service dog, Sadie, will be his guest during President Donald Trump's State of the Union (SOTU) at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday night. "I decided that Sadie deserves a seat at this year’s State of the Union. My guest list for tomorrow’s address includes my […]
Florida Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D) is receiving criticism over a recent podcast appearance. When asked what he would tell his younger self during the podcast conversation, Rep. Moskowitz said, “Go to Wall Street, be a finance bro, do cocaine for a couple of years, get that out of your system. Yeah, that’s what I would […]
A former U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lawyer who served as an instructor for new deportation agents testified on Feb. 23, stating that the agency has scaled back its training, leaving the program for recruits “deficient, defective, and broken.” Ryan Schwank, a former instructor at the agency’s academy in Georgia, testified during a hearing […]
On Feb. 23, Federal Express (FedEx) sued the Trump administration, seeking a “full refund” of all tariffs it paid the government, which President Donald Trump imposed through the recently overturned International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) in 2025. Previously, on Feb. 20, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Trump exceeded his executive powers when […]
In a recent appearance on Fox Business's Kudlow, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) discussed Republicans' efforts to transition away from the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) and lower healthcare costs. Replacing Obamacare has been a topic of concern for Republicans, given that so many Americans are dependent on it. On the issue, Sen. Scott commented that "there […]
President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver the 2026 State of the Union address on Feb. 24 at 9 PM ET. According to the Associated Press, President Trump will use the platform to promote the Trump administration’s immigration operations, his efforts to preserve his sweeping tariffs despite being struck down by the Supreme Court, his […]
The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) took a swipe at Representative Darren Soto (D-FL) for voting against the Laken Riley Act. This week, President Donald Trump honored Angel Families who lost a loved one to illegal alien crime. The president also honored the family of Laken Riley, a Georgia medical student who was murdered by […]
Florida Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R) co-sponsored Virginia Congressman John McGuire’s (R) Riley Gaines Act (H.R. 7368) that allows a “clear legal pathway” for biological females to hold sporting institutions accountable for allowing biological males to compete in Women’s only sports. Last week, Rep. Cammack, alongside House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R), met at a women’s […]
