Parents Must Opt-In For Kids to Use AI at School

Parents Must Opt-In For Kids to Use AI at School

Alexa Ryan
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September 21, 2026
The Florida Department of Education released guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence in K-12 schools and colleges across the state Wednesday. "Today, the Florida State Board of Education adopted new rules governing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and educational technology in Florida’s school districts, charter school boards, and Florida College System institutions—creating one […]
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CNN, POLITICO, & MS Now Announce Lawsuit Against Trump Over Press Ban

CNN, POLITICO, & MS Now Announce Lawsuit Against Trump Over Press Ban

Joseph Quesada
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September 21, 2026
In response to President Donald Trump’s ban from the White House, CNN, POLITICO, and MS NOW announced they are suing the president and three top advisers to restore their access. “This morning, we notified the government that we are filing a lawsuit today to protect our First Amendment rights and defend the principle that the […]
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Rick Scott Introduces The Subterranean Border Defense Act

Rick Scott Introduces The Subterranean Border Defense Act

Joseph Quesada
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September 18, 2026
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) recently introduced legislation cracking down on illegal cross-border tunnel operations. The bill, known as the Subterranean Border Defense Act, aims to require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to focus on countering illegal southern border tunnel crossings used for trafficking and smuggling. “This bill is a strong step to keeping America […]
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Maria Elvira Salazar Breaks With Trump on Immigration Enforcement

Maria Elvira Salazar Breaks With Trump on Immigration Enforcement

Daniel Molina
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September 17, 2026
The political landscape has been shifting in Miami, and immigration is the latest issue to cause a rift in the Republican Party, as Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) has broken with President Donald Trump. In the 30-second advertisement, the Florida Republican broke with the president’s immigration efforts, arguing that his “immigration enforcement efforts have gone […]
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DeSantis Says Republicans Can Win Midterm Amid Rise of DSA

DeSantis Says Republicans Can Win Midterm Amid Rise of DSA

Michael Costeines
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September 16, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed optimism Republicans can still maintain control of Congress as the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and its policies become more engrained on American voters ahead of the November midterm. "This is a different midterm than the normal ones because yes, they're swings back and forth - you don't […]
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National Republican Congressional Committee Warns Of Democrats' & Pia Dandiya's Agenda Following Trump Impeachment Vote

National Republican Congressional Committee Warns Of Democrats' & Pia Dandiya's Agenda Following Trump Impeachment Vote

Joseph Quesada
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September 16, 2026
The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) pushed back against House Democrats’ recent effort to impeach President Donald Trump, alerting the public to the Democrats’ agenda ahead of the 2026 Midterms, including Congressional candidate Pia Dandiya. “This is Pia Dandiya's and Democrats' full agenda: Impeachment, Obstruction, Socialism, Repeat. Give Dandiya and Democrats power, and they will […]
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Anna Paulina Luna Believes Trump's $5,000 Dividend Checks Are Possible

Anna Paulina Luna Believes Trump's $5,000 Dividend Checks Are Possible

Joseph Quesada
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September 16, 2026
WASHINGTON — In an exclusive interview with The Floridian, Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) shared her thoughts on President Donald Trump’s promise to issue $5,000 dividend checks to Americans and the rhetoric against it. “It’s wild seeing members try to figure out reasons why it shouldn’t happen, when a majority of Democrats tried to advocate […]
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DeSantis Criticizes GOP Endorsement of Amendment 1

DeSantis Criticizes GOP Endorsement of Amendment 1

Alexa Ryan
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September 15, 2026
The Florida Republican Party announced its endorsement of Amendments 1 and 3 Monday, which will appear on Floridians' ballots in the November midterms. Amendment 1 raises the state's rainy day fund cap from 10% to 25% of general revenue, requires annual deposits of up to $750 million until the fund is full and only lets […]
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DeSantis Awards $5K in Recruitment Bonuses to 1,500 New Police Officers

DeSantis Awards $5K in Recruitment Bonuses to 1,500 New Police Officers

Michael Costeines
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September 15, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $5,000 in bonuses after taxes to 1,500 new law enforcement officers as part of Florida's ongoing commitment to backing the blue while speaking at a press conference at the Pasco Sheriff's Office Training Facility in Land O' Lakes in Pasco County this week. The bonuses include 38 new officers in Pasco […]
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Rick Scott Announces Project To Revive The American Dream: 'Rescuing America'

Rick Scott Announces Project To Revive The American Dream: 'Rescuing America'

Joseph Quesada
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September 15, 2026
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) announced a new project set to lay the groundwork for Congress to “reinvigorate the American Dream” amid the ongoing affordability crisis. Sen. Scott’s “Rescuing America” project will include speeches, videos, and a presentation outlining a path to ensure current and future generations will have great opportunities to live, work, and start […]
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Supreme Court Rejects Trump's Legal Challenge on Mail-In Voting

Supreme Court Rejects Trump's Legal Challenge on Mail-In Voting

Joseph Quesada
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September 15, 2026
The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) rejected President Donald Trump’s effort to overturn a preliminary injunction on the U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) recent rule restricting mail-in ballots ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The high court issued its decision a day after another federal judge blocked the USPS’s rule. President Trump’s bid, however, was against an […]
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DeSantis Announces Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday

DeSantis Announces Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday

Michael Costeines
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September 14, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday while speaking at a press conference at the Tenoroc Shooting Range in Lakeland this week. The holiday began on Sept. 1 and will run through Dec. 31. "Florida will suspend the collection of sales tax on firearms, ammunition, a wide range of hunting, fishing, and […]
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Trump Affirms There Will Be No Guardrails on AI Advancement

Trump Affirms There Will Be No Guardrails on AI Advancement

Joseph Quesada
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September 14, 2026
President Donald Trump recently affirmed that the U.S. will not impose guardrails on Artificial Intelligence (AI) advancement. “The only control or “guardrails” that AI needs is a STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT, and the U.S.A. has that, in spades!” the president wrote on Truth Social. Trump Affirms The White House Is Already Regulating AI […]
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DeSantis Endorses Rep. Alex Rizo for Open SD 39 Seat

DeSantis Endorses Rep. Alex Rizo for Open SD 39 Seat

Michael Costeines
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September 11, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his endorsement of Rep. Alex Rizo (R-Hialeah) for Florida's open Senate District 39 seat through a post on social media this week. "Happy to support Alex Rizo for Florida Senate, district 39," DeSantis wrote. "As a member of the FL House, Alex has worked hard to advance policies that have made […]
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Rick Scott Commemorates 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks

Rick Scott Commemorates 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks

Joseph Quesada
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September 11, 2026
Twenty-five years ago, the U.S. changed forever, entering a new era in the face of a horrific and catastrophic national tragedy. On Sept. 11, 2001, 2,977 lives were taken by a group of al-Qaeda terrorists in what is known as the deadliest terrorist attack in human history. As we enter a quarter of a century […]
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Trump Announces $500 Obamacare Rebate Checks For Americans

Trump Announces $500 Obamacare Rebate Checks For Americans

Joseph Quesada
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September 10, 2026
President Donald Trump announced that his administration will issue $500 rebate checks to roughly 1 million Americans who were overcharged under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or Obamacare. “Our administration has discovered that under ‘Sleepy Joe Biden,’ American households buying health insurance through the Obamacare exchange – which is a disaster – and the Healthcare.gov […]
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Florida Lawmakers Celebrate Charlie Kirk on 1-Year Anniversary of His Death

Florida Lawmakers Celebrate Charlie Kirk on 1-Year Anniversary of His Death

Joseph Quesada
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September 10, 2026
Several Florida lawmakers and Trump administration officials took to social media to celebrate the life of American conservative political activist Charlie Kirk amid the first anniversary of his death. The co-founder of the conservative student organization Turning Point USA was shot and killed on Sept. 10, 2025, during an event at Utah Valley University. White […]
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Trump Promises $5,000 Checks And Immediate End in Iran Ahead of Midterms

Trump Promises $5,000 Checks And Immediate End in Iran Ahead of Midterms

Joseph Quesada
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September 10, 2026
With less than two months until the 2026 midterm elections, President Donald Trump and the Republican Party have ramped up their campaign efforts to secure Republican control of Congress for the remainder of his term. The Republican National Committee’s (RNC) first-ever midterm convention, nicknamed “Trump-a-palooza,” kicked off its two-day event on Sept. 9, 2026, in […]
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