DHS Affirms Active Key West Sailor's Father Will Stay in Custody

DHS Affirms Active Key West Sailor's Father Will Stay in Custody

Joseph Quesada
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August 24, 2026
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) affirmed that the father of a Key West sailor aboard the recent USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier deployment in the Middle East will remain in federal immigration detention following his recent arrest. “Having a family member in the military is not a free pass to violate our nation’s laws,” […]
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Anna Paulina Luna Introduces Bill Requiring Influencers to Register as Foreign Agents

Anna Paulina Luna Introduces Bill Requiring Influencers to Register as Foreign Agents

Grayson Bakich
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August 24, 2026
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) is introducing a bipartisan bill to bring social media influencers under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). What the Bill Does Specifically, Rep. Luna's Foreign Propaganda Disclosure Act would amend FARA to list social media influencers, defined as anyone with a monetized social media account on a federally recognized platform, […]
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Trump Administration Proposes $100K Fee For H-1B Visa Recruitment

Trump Administration Proposes $100K Fee For H-1B Visa Recruitment

Joseph Quesada
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August 24, 2026
The Trump administration has released a proposed regulation to raise H-1B visa fees to more than $100,000, in an effort to crack down on foreign worker recruitment. According to the Federal Register, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed a $103,265 fee, scheduled to be formally published on Aug. 25, 2026. President Trump's H1-B Proclamation […]
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U.S.-CA Trade War Escalates: Trump Announces 50% Tariff On Cars & Steel

U.S.-CA Trade War Escalates: Trump Announces 50% Tariff On Cars & Steel

Joseph Quesada
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August 24, 2026
President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. will impose higher import duties on Canada’s automobiles and steel amid the nation’s escalating trade war with its northern neighbor. “On January First, 2027, Tariffs on all Cars, Trucks, both large and small, Automotive Parts, and Steel, will be increased to 50%,” President Trump affirmed, arguing that “Canada […]
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Carlos Gimenez Calls For Economic Pressure On Nicaraguan Regime

Carlos Gimenez Calls For Economic Pressure On Nicaraguan Regime

Joseph Quesada
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August 21, 2026
In an effort to hold the Ortega-Murillo regime in Nicaragua accountable for its oppressive rule, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (R-Fla.) has called for Nicaragua to be removed from the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR). “The murderous dictatorship in Nicaragua will have to face the maximum consequences for its countless crimes against humanity,” Rep. […]
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Rick Scott Urges Congress To 'Step Up' And Help Small Businesses

Rick Scott Urges Congress To 'Step Up' And Help Small Businesses

Joseph Quesada
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August 21, 2026
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) is calling on Congress to “step up” and help Americans achieve the ‘American Dream,’ urging lawmakers to pass a series of bills to cut ‘red tape’ obstructing small businesses from flourishing. “The American dream runs on jobs,” Sen. Scott affirmed, demanding that Congress give entrepreneurs “the space they need to create […]
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Trump Announces Deal Allowing 300K Metric Tons Of Beef To Lower Prices

Trump Announces Deal Allowing 300K Metric Tons Of Beef To Lower Prices

Joseph Quesada
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August 21, 2026
President Donald Trump announced that he reached an agreement to help lower beef prices, an effort that reflects Americans’ needs amid rising costs and a rampant affordability crisis. “Today, I concluded a deal to substantially lower the price of ground beef for working American families,” President Trump wrote on Truth Social. In the post, President […]
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Ashley Moody Calls Out Angie Nixon For Taking Her Children To Drag Shows

Ashley Moody Calls Out Angie Nixon For Taking Her Children To Drag Shows

Joseph Quesada
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August 21, 2026
Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) recently took to social media to repost a video of Democratic challenger for Florida’s U.S. Senate seat, Florida House Rep. Angie Nixon (D-Fla.), in an interview where she addresses her views on drag shows. “This is Angie Nixon,” Sen. Moody wrote on X, quoting the Democratic Socialist’s revelation that she has […]
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Scott Bessent Addresses U.S.'s $40 Trillion Debt & Planned Bond Buybacks

Scott Bessent Addresses U.S.'s $40 Trillion Debt & Planned Bond Buybacks

Joseph Quesada
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August 20, 2026
Amid reports that the U.S. National Debt has surpassed $40 trillion and recent action by the Department of the Treasury to double bond buybacks, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke with reporters to address several issues, including the bond market, oil prices, and trade tariff refunds. Treasury Department's Plans To Double Bond Buybacks One of the […]
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Federal REPAIR Act Seeks to Bring Fairness to Consumer Car Services

Federal REPAIR Act Seeks to Bring Fairness to Consumer Car Services

Michael Costeines
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August 20, 2026
National Federation of Independent Businesses Executive Director Bill Herrle kept it simple when discussing the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act during an interview with The Floridian this week.  If you buy a car, you own a car. What seems like a simple concept apparently is not. The REPAIR Act, sponsored […]
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Trump Announces Top Congressional Liaison James Braid's Departure

Trump Announces Top Congressional Liaison James Braid's Departure

Joseph Quesada
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August 20, 2026
President Donald Trump announced the departure of his administration’s director of legislative affairs, James Braid, revealing that the Congressional liaison will leave his post in September 2026. “James has played a critical role in our many accomplishments with Congress, including THE ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL, beating the Democrats in two shutdown showdowns, passing the GENIUS […]
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Trump Celebrates 'Treasonous' Alex Vindman's Democratic Primary Loss

Trump Celebrates 'Treasonous' Alex Vindman's Democratic Primary Loss

Joseph Quesada
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August 19, 2026
Following the stunning upset in the Democratic U.S. Senate Primary by Democratic Socialist and Florida House Rep. Angie Nixon (D-Jacksonville), President Donald Trump celebrated retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman’s loss. “The most gratifying loss last night was that of a real treasonous creep, Alex Vindman, to a Radical Left Lunatic, who can’t speak […]
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International Criminal Court Condemns Secretary Rubio's Newest Sanctions

International Criminal Court Condemns Secretary Rubio's Newest Sanctions

Joseph Quesada
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August 19, 2026
The International Criminal Court (ICC) condemned the U.S. Department of State’s recent sanctions on the intergovernmental agency’s president and trial lawyer, calling the Trump administration’s recent effort a “flagrant attack” against the institution. “The International Criminal Court deplores the announcement of new designations for sanctions by the US administration… These sanctions are a flagrant attack […]
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Trump Delays 50% Tariffs On Canadian Goods Just Before Deadline

Trump Delays 50% Tariffs On Canadian Goods Just Before Deadline

Joseph Quesada
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August 19, 2026
Less than two hours before the U.S.’s 50% tariffs on Canadian goods were scheduled to take effect, President Donald Trump announced a three-day delay on the import duties after reportedly reaching a trade agreement with the northern neighbor. “I have paused the 50% Tariffs against Canada, that were scheduled to kick in tomorrow morning for […]
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Dan Green Wins 9th Congressional District Republican Primary

Dan Green Wins 9th Congressional District Republican Primary

Grayson Bakich
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August 18, 2026
The Republican primary race for Florida's 9th Congressional District has been called, and Dan Green is reportedly the winner. The Results The final tally shows the presumptive victor, Green, finishing with 25.5% of the vote over Ben Butler, who came in second with 24.2%, followed by Thomas Chalifoux with 20.4%. The Fight Rep. Soto, the […]
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Scott Singer Wins Republican Primary Without Trump Endorsement

Scott Singer Wins Republican Primary Without Trump Endorsement

Joseph Quesada
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August 18, 2026
Former Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer has toppled Former Florida House Representative George Moraitis and American Businessman Dan Franzese in the Republican Primary for Florida’s 25th Congressional District (FL CD 25). Singer will face incumbent Democratic Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla) after defeating U.S. Navy veteran Moraitis by 4%. All three candidates have strongly campaigned in […]
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Ryan Elijah Defeats Cory Mills in District 7 Republican Primary

Ryan Elijah Defeats Cory Mills in District 7 Republican Primary

Grayson Bakich
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August 18, 2026
The Republican primary in Florida's 7th Congressional District has been called, and Ryan Elijah eked out a win over the incumbent Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) in a vicious race. The Results The final tally shows Elijah winning by 46.9% over Rep. Mills, who finished with 34.4% of the vote. A Fight for the Ages Rep. […]
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Moskowitz Triumphs Against Democratic Socialist Oliver Larkin

Moskowitz Triumphs Against Democratic Socialist Oliver Larkin

Joseph Quesada
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August 18, 2026
Two-term Incumbent Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) has defeated up-and-comer Democratic Socialist Oliver Larkin in the race for Florida’s 25th Congressional District Democratic Primary, winning a contentious battle to the General Election. Rep. Moskowitz is one of the many Florida Democratic Representatives who have had to pivot across Congressional Districts following Gov. Ron DeSantis’ recently passed […]
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