Carlos Gimenez Calls for Mexico to End Oil Shipments to Cuba

Carlos Gimenez Calls for Mexico to End Oil Shipments to Cuba

Adrian Morgade
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January 28, 2026
Florida Congressman Carlos Gimenez (R) called out Mexican President Claudia Shienbaum Pardo and the Mexican government for sending oil to Cuba. Rep. Gimenez said that Mexico is considering ending its oil agreement with Cuba, but the Congressman wants that process expedited, calling Mexico “afraid” of a U.S. response in the form of new trade deals. […]
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Florida Democrats Blast Retirement of Vern Buchanan, Vow to Fight

Florida Democrats Blast Retirement of Vern Buchanan, Vow to Fight

Michael Costeines
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January 28, 2026
The Florida Democratic Party slammed the retirement of U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL) this week as a sign of things to come for the GOP as Democrats look to take back the House in the 2026 midterms. “After two decades of rigging our tax codes to favor billionaires and corporations, Vern Buchanan is leaving Washington. […]
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Vern Buchanan Announces Retirement, Will Not Seek Reelection

Vern Buchanan Announces Retirement, Will Not Seek Reelection

Grayson Bakich
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January 28, 2026
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) has announced his retirement, adding that he will not seek reelection in the 2026 midterms. The Florida Republican said that it was "time to pass the torch and begin a new chapter." "Serving the people of Southwest Florida has been the honor of my lifetime," said Rep. Buchanan in a statement. "Every […]
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Shooting Involving Border Patrol Near US-Mexico Border

Shooting Involving Border Patrol Near US-Mexico Border

Joseph Quesada
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January 28, 2026
An unidentified person was shot and injured in a shooting involving U.S. Border Patrol in Arizona, leaving the individual in critical condition, according to local authorities. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department shared that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) requested it to “lead the use-of-force investigation involving the agent” in Arivaca, an unincorporated neighborhood. “We […]
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Democrats Call for Kristi Noem to Resign from Office

Democrats Call for Kristi Noem to Resign from Office

Joseph Quesada
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January 28, 2026
House Democratic leaders threatened to commence impeachment proceedings against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem if President Donald Trump does not fire her first, indicating a pivotal shift in how party leadership is tackling the Trump administration’s immigration operations. Concurrently, eight Democrats have signed on to an impeachment resolution against Secretary Noem amid the […]
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ICE Chief Ordered to Appear in Minnesota Court

ICE Chief Ordered to Appear in Minnesota Court

Joseph Quesada
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January 28, 2026
A federal judge in Minnesota ordered the acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) director, Todd Lyons, to appear in a Minneapolis court  and testify for the  agency’s allegedd ongoing violations of court orders tied to immigration enforcement actions. Chief U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz issued a three-page order, accusing federal immigration authorities of failing […]
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Greg Steube Explores Cuba Blockade Plan Rumors

Greg Steube Explores Cuba Blockade Plan Rumors

Grayson Bakich
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January 27, 2026
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) discussed the possibility of the United States blockading Cuba to force the collapse of its longstanding Communist regime in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Evening Edit. Host Elizabeth MacDonald questioned if Mexico would be willing to cooperate with the United States on this goal. Rep. Steube posited that the U.S. would […]
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Trump Says He Is Raising Tariffs on South Korean Goods

Trump Says He Is Raising Tariffs on South Korean Goods

Joseph Quesada
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January 27, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he’s raising tariffs on imports of South Korean goods due to the country’s legislature’s failure to approve a trade deal with the U.S. that both countries agreed to in October 2025. “Because the Korean Legislature hasn’t enacted our Historic Trade Agreement, which is their prerogative, I am hereby increasing […]
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Greg Bovino Scheduled to Depart Minneapolis This Week

Greg Bovino Scheduled to Depart Minneapolis This Week

Joseph Quesada
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January 27, 2026
U.S. Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino is reportedly leaving Minneapolis this week along with several other federal agents, according to a White House official and a source within the Trump administration familiar with the exit. Bovino’s departure comes as President Donald Trump dispatched "Border Czar” Tom Homan to Minnesota to lead the current Immigration and […]
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Randy Fine Joins 'Sharia Free America' Caucus

Randy Fine Joins 'Sharia Free America' Caucus

Grayson Bakich
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January 26, 2026
Representative Randy Fine (R-FL) announced his membership in the new Sharia Free America Caucus in a post to X, writing, "We must be willing to call evil by its name." The new caucus, established by Representative Chip Roy (R-TX), "will present a suite of policies to prevent Sharia law from entering U.S. politics," according to […]
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Anna Paulina Luna Introduces Bill Banning Corporate Home-Buying

Anna Paulina Luna Introduces Bill Banning Corporate Home-Buying

Grayson Bakich
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January 26, 2026
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) has introduced legislation banning institutional investors and large corporations from buying single-family homes. She argues that the actions of large corporations doing so contributes to skyrocketing housing prices. Rep. Luna's Stopping Wall Street From Competing With Main Street Homebuyers Act not only prohibits these entities from buying houses to convert into […]
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Reps. Marlin Stutzman, John McGuire Endorse Ola Hawatmeh in CD-19 Race

Reps. Marlin Stutzman, John McGuire Endorse Ola Hawatmeh in CD-19 Race

Michael Costeines
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January 26, 2026
U.S. Reps. Marlin Stutzman (R-IN) and John McGuire (R-VA) have endorsed Ola Hawatmeh (R) in her bid for Florida's 19th Congressional District this week. Hawatweh, described as an "America First" candidate, is looking to succeed Congressman Byron Donalds, who is running for Florida governor. Rep. Stuzman credited Hawatmeh, a small-business owner, for helping Congressional Republicans […]
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Byron Donalds Defends ICE Agent: 'I Would Have Done the Same Thing'

Byron Donalds Defends ICE Agent: 'I Would Have Done the Same Thing'

Javier Manjarres
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January 26, 2026
The recent shooting of left-wing activist Rene Good at the hands of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis has all-but decided the nation, pressing lawmakers, including gubernatorial candidate and Rep. Byron Donalds (R), to take a position on the ongoing crackdown of criminal illegal aliens across the country. During an interview with […]
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Trump Threatens Canada over China Trade Deal Issues

Trump Threatens Canada over China Trade Deal Issues

Joseph Quesada
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January 26, 2026
President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 100% tariff on goods sold from Canada if the country proceeds and strikes a trade deal with China. "If Canada makes a  deal with China, it will immediately be hit with a 100% Tariff against all Canadian goods and products coming into the U.S.A. Thank you for your attention […]
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Democrats Vow to Oppose Homeland Security Funding Package

Democrats Vow to Oppose Homeland Security Funding Package

Joseph Quesada
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January 26, 2026
The prospect of a partial U.S. government shutdown increases as Democratic senators vow to reject a funding package for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Minnesota resident Alex Pretti by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. The Senate is expected to vote on a large House-approved $1.2 trillion […]
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Greg Steube Calls to Break ‘SAVE Act’ Filibuster, Emphasizing Election Legitimacy

Greg Steube Calls to Break ‘SAVE Act’ Filibuster, Emphasizing Election Legitimacy

Adrian Morgade
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January 26, 2026
Florida Congressman Greg Steube (R) was featured in an interview on the Benny Show, where he called upon the Senate to break the filibuster that is halting the SAVE Act (H.R.22) from passing as a law. “The only way this passes the Senate is if it does away with the filibuster. I've been calling on […]
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Alex Pretti Is Shot and Killed During Minneapolis Immigration Crackdown

Alex Pretti Is Shot and Killed During Minneapolis Immigration Crackdown

Joseph Quesada
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January 26, 2026
A Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot and killed a 37-year-old man in Minneapolis on Jan. 24, according to federal and local officials, further escalating tensions within Minnesota following the fatal shooting of activist Renee Good and the recent detainment of school children in the region, including the apprehension of a 5-year-old. State […]
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Chris Collins Announces Congressional Run for Byron Donalds' Seat

Chris Collins Announces Congressional Run for Byron Donalds' Seat

Grayson Bakich
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January 23, 2026
Former congressman Chris Collins (R-NY) is seeking a return to office in Florida, aiming to fill Representative Byron Donalds' (R-FL) 19th Congressional District seat in a growing Republican primary field. Collins is buying in big, with a six-figure media investment across the district, including 15-second and 30-second ads set to air during NFL playoff coverage […]
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