Rick Scott & Ashley Moody Vote to Hold Dr. Fauci In Contempt Of Congress

Rick Scott & Ashley Moody Vote to Hold Dr. Fauci In Contempt Of Congress

Joseph Quesada
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August 6, 2026
Sens. Rick Scott and Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) joined Republican lawmakers on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee in a vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after invoking the Fifth Amendment during a committee hearing on the coronavirus pandemic. In an 8-5 party-line vote, Republican lawmakers on the committee voted […]
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China Announces Economic 'Countermeasures' Against The U.S.

China Announces Economic 'Countermeasures' Against The U.S.

Joseph Quesada
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August 5, 2026
In response to recent U.S. trade restrictions over alleged forced labor and national security concerns, China has announced economic “countermeasures” against the U.S. According to the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) Ministry of Commerce, the “measures seriously violate the important consensus reached by the two heads of state and severely damage China’s legitimate rights and […]
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Maxwell Alejandro Frost Demands Answers from DeSantis on Using AI in Detecting Florida SNAP Fraud

Maxwell Alejandro Frost Demands Answers from DeSantis on Using AI in Detecting Florida SNAP Fraud

Grayson Bakich
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August 4, 2026
Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL) spearheaded a letter to Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and Florida Deputy Secretary for Children and Families (DCF) Kate Williams about the planned use of artificial intelligence (AI) to detect fraud in the Sunshine State's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Context In late May, it was reported that the Florida Legislature […]
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DOJ Reaches $3.2 Million Settlement With OpenAI For U.S. Worker Discrimination

DOJ Reaches $3.2 Million Settlement With OpenAI For U.S. Worker Discrimination

Joseph Quesada
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August 4, 2026
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a $3.2 million settlement agreement with Artificial Intelligence (AI) company OpenAI for allegedly discriminating against American workers by outsourcing foreign labor through the PERM process. The agreement comes after the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division’s Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER) launched an investigation in Aug. 2025 into OpenAI’s […]
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Rep. Cory Mills to Debate Republican Congressional Primary Opponents

Rep. Cory Mills to Debate Republican Congressional Primary Opponents

Staff Report
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August 4, 2026
With Florida's primary election just two weeks away, one of the most-watched congressional races in the country is the Republican primary race for Rep. Cory Mills' seat. On August 6, The Floridian Publisher Javier Manjarres will moderate the first and only debate between the 4 qualified Republican congressional candidates in the race. Expect fireworks, considering […]
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Sources Reveal Intel Community Has Ramped Up Assets In Cuba

Sources Reveal Intel Community Has Ramped Up Assets In Cuba

Joseph Quesada
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August 4, 2026
The possibility of U.S. military intervention in Cuba appears to be near, as sources familiar with the Trump administration’s plans for the communist-led nation reveal that the U.S. has increased its intelligence (intel) assets on the island. Trump Administration Will Use All Conventional Tools On Cuba According to one source, the Intelligence Community (IC) has […]
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Epstein Survivors Condemn Todd Blanche's Confirmation Vote As Attorney General

Epstein Survivors Condemn Todd Blanche's Confirmation Vote As Attorney General

Joseph Quesada
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August 4, 2026
Amid the wait for Acting Attorney General (AG) Todd Blanche’s Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation vote for the role as head of the Department of Justice (DOJ), a group of victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein issued a statement condemning the vote in favor of the interim director. “Today’s vote is a profound disappointment for […]
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FL Lawmakers Call Out Mamdani's NYC Grocery Store ID Verification

FL Lawmakers Call Out Mamdani's NYC Grocery Store ID Verification

Joseph Quesada
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August 4, 2026
New York City’s (NYC) proposed city-owned grocery stores and Mayor Zohran Mamdani are facing criticism from several Florida lawmakers after the Mamdani administration announced regulations requiring potential "library card-esque" verification to prevent potential abuse of the program. Sens. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Ashley Moody (R-Fla.), and Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) called out Mayor Mamdani’s plans to […]
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Florida Early Voting Commences: ID Requirements, Deadlines, Dates

Florida Early Voting Commences: ID Requirements, Deadlines, Dates

Joseph Quesada
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August 3, 2026
The wait for Florida’s Primary Elections is approaching its end as voting is set to begin on Aug 18, 2026. For some, the countdown has officially lapsed as several counties across the Sunshine State have begun early voting for the General Election’s runners-up. Starting Aug. 3, 2026, voters in Bradford, Calhoun, Hendry, Hillsborough, Jefferson, Miami-Dade, […]
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Blanche Rescinds $1.776 Billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' Amid Senate Confirmation Vote

Blanche Rescinds $1.776 Billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' Amid Senate Confirmation Vote

Joseph Quesada
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August 3, 2026
In an effort to secure a confirmation vote to head the Department of Justice (DOJ), Acting Attorney General (AG) Todd Blanche has formally rescinded the controversial $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization fund” (“Fund”). AG Blanche’s decision comes after members of the Senate Judiciary Committee – Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) – postponed that interim […]
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Rep. Luna Introduces Bill Amending Gluten Labeling Requirements

Rep. Luna Introduces Bill Amending Gluten Labeling Requirements

Joseph Quesada
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July 31, 2026
Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) has introduced an amendment to a significant bipartisan piece of legislation regarding food labeling requirements. The Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act of 2026 would mandate that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) begin including barley, rye, oats, and wheat in its major food allergen labeling requirements. […]
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Wasserman Schultz Introduces Two Bills Aimed At Limiting ICE Operations

Wasserman Schultz Introduces Two Bills Aimed At Limiting ICE Operations

Joseph Quesada
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July 31, 2026
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) introduced two new bills aimed at limiting immigration enforcement operations amid her unannounced visit to a Broward County immigrant detention facility. No PREJUDICE Act The Broward County Representative recently introduced the No PREJUDICE (No Person’s Race, Ethnicity, Job, or Use of Dialect or Inflection is Cause for Enforcement) Act. The legislation seeks to […]
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Wasserman Schultz Makes Surprise Inspection At ICE Facility

Wasserman Schultz Makes Surprise Inspection At ICE Facility

Joseph Quesada
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July 31, 2026
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) conducted an unannounced oversight inspection of a Broward County immigrant detention facility in response to the arrest of a legally authorized constituent in early July 2026. The Broward County Representative recently visited the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Broward Transitional Center in Pompano Beach to inspect the facility's conditions after […]
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Greg Steube Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Redevelop Former Military Installations

Greg Steube Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Redevelop Former Military Installations

Grayson Bakich
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July 31, 2026
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) is introducing a bipartisan bill expanding opportunities for communities to redevelop former military installations. Context for What the Bill Does The Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commission oversees the closure and reorganization of military bases throughout the United States, which has occurred five times since 1988. Base closures have resulted in […]
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Uthmeier Announces Investigation into Dr. Fauci Following Hearing

Uthmeier Announces Investigation into Dr. Fauci Following Hearing

Joseph Quesada
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July 30, 2026
Following Dr. Anthony Fauci’s Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing, Florida Attorney General (AG) James Uthmeier announced he is launching an investigation into the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Fauci's lack of candor to Congress is unbelievable. My office is launching an investigation […]
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Rick Scott Berates Dr. Fauci For Destroying Americans' Trust

Rick Scott Berates Dr. Fauci For Destroying Americans' Trust

Joseph Quesada
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July 29, 2026
Dr. Anthony Fauci consistently declined to answer questions from senators during a Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing focused on the coronavirus pandemic, repeatedly invoking the Fifth Amendment when probed about his handling of the matter. "Although it pains me to do so, because of the respect I have for the legislative branch of government, and […]
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Rick Scott Introduces Bill Giving U.S. Workers Fair Opportunities

Rick Scott Introduces Bill Giving U.S. Workers Fair Opportunities

Joseph Quesada
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July 29, 2026
Sen. Rick Scott recently introduced legislation targeting employers who sponsor Permanent Resident Cards, aka Green Cards, for foreign workers. The American Hiring Transparency Act aims to “incentivize hiring skilled American workers over cheap, foreign labor” by imposing a $10,000 fee on businesses that outsource labor through the Application for Permanent Employment Certification. “A good job […]
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Florida Schools Will Install Defense Drones To Deter School Shootings

Florida Schools Will Install Defense Drones To Deter School Shootings

Joseph Quesada
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July 29, 2026
Three schools in Florida will install pepper-spraying drones during the upcoming 2026-27 academic year as part of a new measure to deter school shooting attacks. The State of Florida, alongside Colorado and Georgia, will be the first to integrate drones from Campus Guardian Angel – a commercial brand and service by Mithril Defense. According to […]
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