House Rejects Senate DHS Funding Bill That Excludes ICE & CBP

House Rejects Senate DHS Funding Bill That Excludes ICE & CBP

Joseph Quesada
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April 6, 2026
The U.S. House of Representatives rejected a Senate-passed bill that would fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) – excluding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) – during a pro forma session. Amid a two-week Congressional spring recess, the House held a brief, “perfunctory” meeting known as a pro forma […]
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'Good Riddance': Rick Scott Commends Death of IRGC Intel Chief

'Good Riddance': Rick Scott Commends Death of IRGC Intel Chief

Joseph Quesada
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April 6, 2026
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) took to social media to commend the death of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) Intelligence Chief, Majid Khademi, following a precision strike by Israel Defense Forces (IDF). “Good riddance. The IRGC has been killing and terrorizing our people for DECADES,” Sen. Scott expressed. “President Trump’s leadership is making America SAFER […]
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Marco Rubio Terminates Qasem Soleimani's Niece's Green Cards

Marco Rubio Terminates Qasem Soleimani's Niece's Green Cards

Joseph Quesada
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April 6, 2026
Over the weekend, State Secretary Marco Rubio and the U.S. State Department announced the arrest of the niece and grandniece of the deceased Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Military Officer, Qasem Soleimani. In a post on X, Secretary Rubio revealed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter following […]
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"Open the F***in’ Strait... or You'll Be Living in Hell," Trump Warns Iran

Joseph Quesada
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April 6, 2026
Over the weekend, President Donald Trump took to social media to issue expletive-filled threats against Iran’s infrastructure as he issued another deadline for the Islamic Republic to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped in one, in Iran,” President Trump warned in a post via Truth […]
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Trump Unveils Budget Proposal With $1.5T in Defense Spending

Trump Unveils Budget Proposal With $1.5T in Defense Spending

Joseph Quesada
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April 3, 2026
President Donald Trump unveiled his budget proposal for the 2027 fiscal year, seeking $1.5 trillion in defense spending – a $445 billion increase from the previous year and the largest request in decades. According to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), the proposal for military spending included $1.1 trillion for the Department of Defense (DoD) for […]
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Mike Haridopolos Calls Iran Conflict 'Hinge Point' to end Iran Regime

Mike Haridopolos Calls Iran Conflict 'Hinge Point' to end Iran Regime

Grayson Bakich
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April 3, 2026
Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) discussed the Iran conflict in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Evening Edit, saying "this is our opportunity, our hinge point," to end the threat of the Iranian regime permanently. Oil and gas prices spiking as a result of the Strait of Hormuz being blocked has been the most immediate effect of […]
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Trump Says It's 'Not Possible' to Fund Welfare Needs

Trump Says It's 'Not Possible' to Fund Welfare Needs

Joseph Quesada
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April 2, 2026
President Donald Trump said it’s “not possible” for the U.S. government to fund child care costs, Medicare, and Medicaid, claiming that it should be the states’ responsibility instead to “take care” of those programs as the federal government focuses on “military protection.” During a private Easter luncheon, President Trump said he told Russell Vought, the director […]
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Trump Reportedly Deciding on Firing Attorney General Pam Bondi

Trump Reportedly Deciding on Firing Attorney General Pam Bondi

Joseph Quesada
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April 2, 2026
President Donald Trump has reportedly discussed firing Attorney General Pam Bondi and replacing her with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator Lee Zeldin, according to several sources familiar with the ongoing White House discussions. According to one source, President Trump has grown frustrated with the Justice Department’s (DOJ) handling of the release of the Epstein files, […]
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Iran Denies Trump's Ceasefire Claim as 'False and Baseless'

Iran Denies Trump's Ceasefire Claim as 'False and Baseless'

Joseph Quesada
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April 1, 2026
Iranian officials deny President Donald Trump’s recent claims that the Islamic Republic’s president requested a ceasefire to end the current conflict in the Middle East between joint U.S.-Israeli forces and Iran. In a post via Truth Social, President Trump wrote that Iran’s "new regime president" asked for a ceasefire, calling him "much less Radicalized and […]
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DeSantis Signs SAVE Act to Bolster Election Integrity Measures

DeSantis Signs SAVE Act to Bolster Election Integrity Measures

Michael Costeines
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April 1, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida's version of the SAVE ACT to bolster election integrity measures, including U.S. citizenship verification for voter registration, during a press conference at The Villages today. "You got to have a valid ID that proves that you are a resident of the state of Florida," DeSantis said. The bill (HB 991) […]
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Greg Steube Questions U.S. Involvement in NATO Amid Iran Conflict

Greg Steube Questions U.S. Involvement in NATO Amid Iran Conflict

Joseph Quesada
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April 1, 2026
In an interview with Fox News, U.S. Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) questioned the United States' involvement with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) amid the conflict with Iran. The Florida Republican cited President Donald Trump’s public frustration with the U.S.’s European allies refusing to partake in the current conflict against the Islamic Republic. In a […]
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Rick Scott Announces Bills to Enhance GI & VA Benefits

Rick Scott Announces Bills to Enhance GI & VA Benefits

Joseph Quesada
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April 1, 2026
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) announced the introduction of the GI Bill Transferability Act and SCHEDULES Act, two bills that seek to provide aid to U.S. servicemen and women by broadening access to education benefits and enhancing accountability within the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) for members. According to a press release from the Senator’s Office, […]
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'Not Involved': DeSantis Addresses Josie Tomkow's SD 14 Defeat

'Not Involved': DeSantis Addresses Josie Tomkow's SD 14 Defeat

Michael Costeines
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March 31, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis indicated he was never on board with Republican Josie Tomkow following her stunning loss to Democrat Brian Nathan in Florida's Senate Distrct 14 special election last week. "I was not involved at all in that race. The reality is, when I get behind a candidate, I'm telling voters that this is somebody […]
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Former FBI Agents Sue FBI & DOJ Directors Over Terminations

Former FBI Agents Sue FBI & DOJ Directors Over Terminations

Joseph Quesada
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March 31, 2026
A group of three Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents is suing FBI Director Kash Patel, Attorney General Pam Bondi, the FBI, and the Justice Department following their firing over their roles in an investigation into President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. "Defendants, the current Director of the FBI, Kashyap P. […]
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DeSantis Signs 'Missy's Law,' Urges House to Impeach Judge Tiffany Baker

DeSantis Signs 'Missy's Law,' Urges House to Impeach Judge Tiffany Baker

Michael Costeines
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March 31, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a pair of bills passed by the Florida Legislature to increase penalties for dangerous crimes and sexual offenses while speaking in Tampa this week. House Bill 445 (Dangerous Crimes) HB 455, known as "Missy's Law," requires a judge to immediately revoke bond and hold defendants in custody after being convicted of […]
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Trump Charges European Allies to 'Go Get Your Own Oil' in Iran Conflict

Trump Charges European Allies to 'Go Get Your Own Oil' in Iran Conflict

Joseph Quesada
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March 31, 2026
President Donald Trump took to social media to express his frustration with the U.S.’s European allies, charging them to "go get your own oil" as the conflict with the Islamic Republic and its closure of the Strait of Hormuz leaves energy shortages worldwide. "All of those countries that can't get jet fuel because of the […]
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Trump Tells Aides He’s Willing to End War With Iran in Coming Weeks

Trump Tells Aides He’s Willing to End War With Iran in Coming Weeks

Joseph Quesada
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March 31, 2026
President Donald Trump reportedly told aides that he’s willing to end the U.S. military operation against Iran regardless of whether the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, according to information from administration officials gathered by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on Monday. According to the officials, President Trump and his aides evaluated that a mission to […]
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DeSantis Signs Bill to rename Palm Beach Airport After President Donald J. Trump

DeSantis Signs Bill to rename Palm Beach Airport After President Donald J. Trump

Joseph Quesada
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March 31, 2026
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed State Rep. Meg Weinberger's bill into law to rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald J. Trump. "America’s greatest President deserves an airport that bears his name," stated Rep. Weinberger. "It’s an honor to recognize President Trump’s lasting impact on our nation by renaming Palm Beach International Airport in […]
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