Trump Announces Effort to Give Producers Right to 'PROCESS THEIR OWN FOOD'

Trump Announces Effort to Give Producers Right to 'PROCESS THEIR OWN FOOD'

Joseph Quesada
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August 28, 2026
President Donald Trump announced that his administration will begin measures to cut red tape in food-processing regulations, giving local farmers and ranchers the chance to take matters into their own hands. “Ranchers and Farmers have always been a number one priority for me. They work very hard, are smart, efficient, and immaculately CLEAN, but for […]
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DeSantis Scathes Leaked Hope Florida Grand Jury Report Following Release

DeSantis Scathes Leaked Hope Florida Grand Jury Report Following Release

Michael Costeines
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August 27, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis fired back at a reporter's question after a state grand jury found his administration “misappropriated” taxpayer money when it redirected $10 million from a $67 million Medicaid settlement into First Lady Casey DeSantis' Hope Florida Foundation. The governor snapped while speaking at a press conference in Lake City in Columbia County this […]
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DeSantis Awards Nearly $15.5 in Infrastructure Improvements and Community Projects to North Florida

DeSantis Awards Nearly $15.5 in Infrastructure Improvements and Community Projects to North Florida

Michael Costeines
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August 27, 2026
Gov. DeSantis announced nearly $15.5 in infrastructure improvements and community development projects to twenty-two small and rural communities in North Florida while speaking at a press conference in Lake City in Columbia County today. The funding is part of the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the Community Planning Technical Assistance (CPTA) Grant […]
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DeSantis Unveils Statue of Lady Columbia for 'America 250'

DeSantis Unveils Statue of Lady Columbia for 'America 250'

Michael Costeines
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August 27, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a statue of Lady Columbia as part of America's ongoing 250th birthday celebration while speaking at a press conference in Lake City in Columbia County. Lady Columbia derives from Christopher Columbus. An Italian explore and navigator, Columbus' 1492 voyage across the Atlantic Ocean opened European contact to the Americas and eventual […]
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Grand Jury Finds DeSantis Admin Misused $10 Million From Medicaid Settlement

Grand Jury Finds DeSantis Admin Misused $10 Million From Medicaid Settlement

Joseph Quesada
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August 27, 2026
A state grand jury found the DeSantis administration “misappropriated” taxpayer money from a $67 million Medicaid settlement after $10 million from the agreement was “donated” to Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Hope Florida charity. “Within days, the $10,000,000 was transferred to other organizations for political purposes because money was spent on a political campaign and […]
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DeSantis Announces Rollout of CORE Program at FIU

DeSantis Announces Rollout of CORE Program at FIU

Alexa Ryan
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August 26, 2026
Governor Ron DeSantis announced the official rollout of the Coalition for Operational Readiness in Education, or CORE, at Florida International University Wednesday afternoon. According to the press release announcing the rollout, "CORE, a first-of-its-kind statewide initiative, will strengthen and modernize the emergency management industry through strategic partnerships with colleges, universities, training institutes, government agencies, and […]
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DeSantis Calls Automated License Plate Readers 'Out of Control' as Flock Cameras Debate Continues

DeSantis Calls Automated License Plate Readers 'Out of Control' as Flock Cameras Debate Continues

Michael Costeines
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August 26, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis isn't a fan of automated license plate readers going up on traffic lights and utility poles across Florida roadways. He didn't mince his words when asked about the controversial technology during a press conference at Florida International University today. "I think these cameras, license plate readers, I think it's out of control," DeSantis said.  […]
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Trump Honors Dolly Parton With U.S. Flags at Half-Staff

Trump Honors Dolly Parton With U.S. Flags at Half-Staff

Joseph Quesada
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August 26, 2026
Country music icon and humanitarian hero Dolly Parton, 80, passed away on Aug. 25, 2026, “after bravely facing a brief battle with cancer.” The prolific singer-songwriter and philanthropist’s sudden death was widely recognized across the country, including the White House, the DeSantis administration, and several Florida lawmakers. Florida Senators React To Parton's Death “Anne and […]
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Trump Submits U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal For Congressional Review

Trump Submits U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal For Congressional Review

Joseph Quesada
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August 26, 2026
President Donald Trump recently submitted a proposed nuclear energy deal with Saudi Arabia to Congress for review, according to several anonymous sources. According to a White House official and a congressional aide, President Trump submitted the classified document to Congress on Aug. 24, 2026, as required by Section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act (AEA). […]
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Trump Administration Set to Launch Largest Mass Visa Revocation in U.S. History

Trump Administration Set to Launch Largest Mass Visa Revocation in U.S. History

Joseph Quesada
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August 25, 2026
The Trump administration is preparing to launch the largest mass visa revocation in U.S. history, rescinding roughly 200,000 non-immigrant visas for foreigners seeking or who have applied for asylum status in the U.S. According to State Department documents, the agency is expected to announce a joint operation with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to […]
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Trump Says U.S. is Considering Renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America

Trump Says U.S. is Considering Renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America

Joseph Quesada
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August 25, 2026
President Donald Trump announced the renaming of another body of water surrounding the U.S., this time going after one of the Great Lakes of North America amid an escalating trade war with Canada. “The United States is giving serious consideration to changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America in that we don’t expect […]
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James Uthmeier Announces Lawsuit Against Online Gambling Companies

James Uthmeier Announces Lawsuit Against Online Gambling Companies

Alexa Ryan
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August 25, 2026
Attorney General James Uthmeier recently announced two lawsuits against the operators of several popular online gambling sites for what he says is illegal gambling. He alleged the "sweepstakes" online casinos, operated by Stake and VGW, exploit loopholes in Florida's laws by using a dual-currency system where players can buy coin packages that can be cashed […]
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DeSantis Announces Restrictions to EBT and TANF Benefits for Non-Essential Items

DeSantis Announces Restrictions to EBT and TANF Benefits for Non-Essential Items

Michael Costeines
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August 24, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida will be the first state in the country to restrict temporary cash assistance benefits from being used with EBT [Electronic Benefits Transfer] cards and TANF [Temporary Assistance for Needy Families] grants for inappropriate and non-essential purchases at certain retail locations while speaking at a press conference in Tampa today. […]
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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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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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DeSantis Awards Nearly $8.8M in Infrastructure Upgrades, Community Projects to Northwest Florida

DeSantis Awards Nearly $8.8M in Infrastructure Upgrades, Community Projects to Northwest Florida

Michael Costeines
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August 21, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced 8.8 million in awards to twelve small and rural communities in Northwest Florida to support essential infrastructure improvements and community development projects while speaking at a press conference in Bonifay this week. The funding is part of the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the Community Planning Technical Assistance […]
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