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Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) defended the constitutionality of President Donald Trump's recent strikes on Iran in a recent appearance on Fox News's Big Weekend Show, further refuting Democrats' claims they were left ignorant of the attacks. "I just wish these people would be more transparent with the American people on what is considered constitutional," Rep. […]
Arslan Akhtar, a State Department Visa Specialist, has been removed from his role following hidden camera footage exposing his cooperation with illegal immigrants and racist beliefs. In the footage, obtained by O’Keefe Media group, Akhtar admits to helping illegal immigrants evade law enforcement, professes his desire to see Elon Musk “lynched,” criticizes Jews, and makes […]
The U.S. has struck three nuclear sites in Iran, joining Israel's attacks against Tehran's nuclear program. President Trump called the strikes "a spectacular military success.” According to the president, Iran's nuclear sites were "completely and totally obliterated." Trump had ordered the attack abruptly, hoping it would catch Tehran off guard. However, many are claiming President […]
WHITE HOUSE—Standing alongside Vice President J.D. Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump addressed the nation over the “massive precision strikes” that U.S. Air Force B-2 bombers conducted against three of Iran's nuclear enrichment sites. President Trump was very brief and direct, saying that the nuclear sites […]
The US Department of Education (DOE) recently referred its investigation into the New York Department of Education (NYDE) for banning mascots celebrating Native American history to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for prosecution. The DOE investigated NYDE after the latter commanded the Massapequa School District to eliminate its ‘Chiefs’ mascot based on its association […]
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) had some strong words on X (formerly Twitter) in response to four USAID employees for being convicted in a $550 million bribery scheme running through the agency. "SHOCKER!" Rep. Cammack posted, followed by an eye-rolling emoji indicating sarcasm. "Four former USAID employees plead guilty in a $550M bribery scandal. This is […]
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) responded to remarks made by Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Evening Edit, calling it "pure ignorance," adding, "It defiles the members of our country who have been killed by Iranian proxies." In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Rep. Omar said, "No one is attacking or […]
DeSantis Greets Second Israeli Evacuation Flight, Over 300 Americans Brought Home Gov. Ron DeSantis greeted roughly 160 Americans evacuated from Israel on Friday, revealing that the rescue efforts were likely the "most challenging" the state's emergency response team...READ MORE Gov. Ron DeSantis: "Welcome home to those rescued from the escalating Iranian attacks against Israel. The mission has […]
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei recently undermined Israel’s operation against Iran’s nuclear weapons development programs after the US voiced continued hope for negotiations. Iran has indiscriminately fired sundry inter-ballistic missiles against Israel as a response to Israel’s ongoing attacks targeting the former’s nuclear development programs. The attacks followed weeks of stagnating US-Iran negotiations after the […]
The US Department of the Treasury has sanctioned leaders of Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG), a Mexican-based violent gang also recently designated as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO), for trafficking Fentanyl. The sanctions follow President Donald Trump’s aggressive efforts to combat central and South American criminal networks’ operations in the US. Treasury credits CJNG […]
A newly introduced bill, if enacted, would cap the number of foreign students American universities are permitted to enroll. S.2111, introduced by Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and currently being considered by the Senate’s Judiciary Committee, limits the number of foreign students who may enroll in a university under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). […]
Florida lawmakers defend Rep. Rep, Max Miller, a Jewish Ohio Congressman, after an driver allegedly ran him off the road in Rocky River, Ohio. Rep. Miller described the incident as an “antisemitic” road rage event. Rep. Miller posted on social media and called out the driver writing, “The deranged hatred in this country has gotten […]
Uthmeier Suggests New 'Alligator Alcatraz' ICE Detention Facility in Everglades Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier hopes to convert an old Everglades airport into the "Alligator Alcatraz,” a new detention facility for captured migrants in the state illegally...READ MORE Sen. Rick Scott: "The Big Beautiful Bill is a big opportunity to undo Democrat spending sprees, reckless […]
Representatives Maxwell Frost (D-FL), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), and Adriano Espalliat (D-NY) have introduced legislation exposing and demanding accountability for supposed human rights abuses conducted in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers. Specifically, the Stop Unlawful Detention and End Mistreatment (SUDEM) Act demands that ICE detail who is being detained in its detention centers, […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) held nothing back in fierce criticism of Democrats' opposition to deportations in a recent appearance on Fox Business's The Bottom Line, asking where the tears were for American victims of illegal aliens. "The majority of America, the mass majority of America, in fact, gave President Trump an edict to get all of […]
Representatives Scott Franklin (R-FL) and Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) have introduced legislation to improve the United States Postal Service's (USPS) transparency and accountability regarding post office closures. Specifically, the Post Office Closure Accountability Act requires USPS to inform their communities, Congressmen, and local officials of instances wherein post offices are permanently closed or temporarily suspended. Rep. […]
Israel is condemning a recent attack on the civilian Soroka Hospital in Beer Sheva by Iran's military. According to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), an Iranian intercontinental ballistic missile struck Soroka Hospital, causing heavy damage and injuring dozens. Iranian officials reportedly claimed they were targeting nearby military bases. Israel Defense Minister Israel Katz decried the […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced the Prying into Chinese Tyrants’ Unreported Riches, Earnings, and Secrets (PICTURES) Act during a Wednesday press conference. The act aims to expose the wealth and hidden assets of senior Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials, specifically, assets concealed overseas or funneled through financial proxies. The ultimate goal of […]
