Trump vs. Massie: Liberty Index Highlights Divide Over ‘America First’

Trump vs. Massie: Liberty Index Highlights Divide Over ‘America First’

Daniel Molina
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March 11, 2026
Ahead of a visit to Hebron, Kentucky this week, President Donald Trump is predicting that Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) will lose his Congressional re-election bid. President Donald Trump issued a statement over Truth Social criticizing Rep. Massie, but a recent Republican Liberty Caucus index indicates clashing perspectives on “America First.” “I predict that ‘Representative’ Thomas […]
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Florida Senate Clears 'Medical Freedom Act,' Over-the-Counter Sale of Ivermectin

Florida Senate Clears 'Medical Freedom Act,' Over-the-Counter Sale of Ivermectin

Michael Costeines
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March 10, 2026
The Florida Senate passed a bill creating a "conscience exemption" for vaccine requirements for children in K-12 schools and allowing ivermectin without a prescription for sale to adults 18 and older in the upper chamber this week. Known as the Medical Freedom Act, SB 1756 aims to give parents more relevant and timely information regarding […]
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Secretary Rubio Designates Afghanistan as 'State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention'

Secretary Rubio Designates Afghanistan as 'State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention'

Joseph Quesada
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March 10, 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the Department of State announced on Mar. 9, 2026, the designation of the Central Asian country of Afghanistan as a “State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention.” “The Taliban continues to use terrorist tactics, kidnapping individuals for ransom or to seek policy concessions,” Secretary Rubio said in a press release published […]
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Anthropic Takes Legal Action Against Trump Administration

Anthropic Takes Legal Action Against Trump Administration

Joseph Quesada
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March 9, 2026
Artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic has sued the Trump administration following the Pentagon’s announcement last week that it will designate the company and its products as a “supply chain risk” and a threat to national security, additionally banning the use of its products for defense purposes. The two suits, filed respectively in the U.S. District […]
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Secretary Rubio Announces Terrorist Designation of Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood

Secretary Rubio Announces Terrorist Designation of Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood

Joseph Quesada
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March 9, 2026
State Secretary Marco Rubio and the Department of State (DoS) announced on Mar. 9, 2026, the designation of the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood (SMB) as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). In addition, the State Department revealed that it “intends to designate the group as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, effective March 16, 2026,” according to the […]
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Customs and Border Protection Says Refund Order Is Not Feasible

Customs and Border Protection Says Refund Order Is Not Feasible

Joseph Quesada
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March 6, 2026
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) told a Court of International Trade judge on Mar. 6, 2026, that it is not capable of complying with his order to refund import tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump last year, which the Supreme Court recently ruled as illegal. In a court filing on Friday, Brandon Lord, the […]
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State Department Announces Visa Restriction on Rwandan Officials

State Department Announces Visa Restriction on Rwandan Officials

Joseph Quesada
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March 6, 2026
State Secretary Marco Rubio and the Department of State (DoS) announced on Mar. 6, 2026, that it will impose visa restrictions on several senior Rwandan officials who have taken part in driving increased instability in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). “By continuing to support M23 and violating the Washington Accords, these individuals are […]
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Trump Says He Wants Iran's Leadership Structure Overhauled

Trump Says He Wants Iran's Leadership Structure Overhauled

Joseph Quesada
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March 6, 2026
In an interview with NBC News, President Donald Trump reaffirmed his views on “Operation Epic Fury,” stating that he wants to see Tehran's leadership overhauled and that he has a few considerations for a "good leader." "We want to go in and clean out everything," President Trump told the news outlet via phone call. "We […]
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Blaise Ingoglia Awards $1.6M to Bolster Florida Fire Departments

Blaise Ingoglia Awards $1.6M to Bolster Florida Fire Departments

Michael Costeines
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March 6, 2026
During a press conference in Naples, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia announced $1.6 million in awards to strengthen several Florida fire departments, including funding for vital equipment to protect firefighters from harmful chemicals and enhancements to their response capabilities. Ingoglia, as CFO, is also the State's Fire Marshal. "Over the years, the profession of […]
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Florida Lawmakers Weigh In on DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's Firing

Florida Lawmakers Weigh In on DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's Firing

Adrian Morgade
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March 5, 2026
President Donald Trump has let go of U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem after immense pressure and backlash over her leadership of the agency and the management of the Trump administration’s immigration policy. https://x.com/RapidResponse47/status/2029628555810816111?s=20 Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) released a statement on X, thanking Noem for her work as DHS Secretary […]
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Noem Goes Home: Trump Nominates Markwayne Mullin as New DHS Secretary

Noem Goes Home: Trump Nominates Markwayne Mullin as New DHS Secretary

Joseph Quesada
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March 5, 2026
President Donald Trump has let go of his Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem, following increased backlash over her leadership of the agency, including the management of the Trump administration’s immigration operations. In a post on Truth Social, President Trump revealed that he is nominating Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) to take her place […]
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DeSantis Awards Over $9 Million Through Florida Job Growth Grant to Northeast Florida

DeSantis Awards Over $9 Million Through Florida Job Growth Grant to Northeast Florida

Michael Costeines
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March 5, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the distribution of over $9 million through Florida's Job Growth Grant Fund to two areas of Northeast Florida while speaking in Yulee today. The grants include $6.25 million to Nassau County to construct a roadway network to establish an industrial and commercial site. The site will be located near the US […]
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Rick Scott Hits 'Stupid' Democrats Over Sharia Law: 'No Place in America'

Rick Scott Hits 'Stupid' Democrats Over Sharia Law: 'No Place in America'

Grayson Bakich
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March 5, 2026
WASHINGTON—In an exclusive interview with The Floridian, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) declared that Sharia Law, the traditional system of Islamic jurisprudence, has "no place in America." The Florida lawmaker suggested that Democrats supporting Sharia Law as a matter of tolerance are "wrong" and "stupid," clarifying, "I think we have to respect people's religion, but we […]
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Rick Scott Defends Israel Amidst Rise of Antisemitic Rhetoric in the U.S.

Rick Scott Defends Israel Amidst Rise of Antisemitic Rhetoric in the U.S.

Adrian Morgade
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March 5, 2026
In an exclusive interview with The Floridian, Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) defended Israel as a key ally against Iran amidst the rise of antisemitic rhetoric in the U.S. As antisemitic rhetoric continues to rise in the country, the Florida senator denounced attacks against Jewish communities in Florida, saying that it is “frustrating that some […]
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White House Touts New Poll Showing Overwhelming Support for SAVE Act

White House Touts New Poll Showing Overwhelming Support for SAVE Act

Joseph Quesada
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March 5, 2026
The White House Office of Communications released a new poll showing increased support for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, a bipartisan bill that aims to fortify American elections against fraud by ensuring that only American citizens vote. “This legislation enjoys overwhelming support from the American people — yet Radical Left Democrat politicians continue […]
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Senate Fails to Pass Resolution Against Trump’s War Powers Limit

Senate Fails to Pass Resolution Against Trump’s War Powers Limit

Joseph Quesada
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March 5, 2026
On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, the Senate failed to advance a War Powers Resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s executive powers, requiring the president to seek congressional authorization before taking any further action in Iran. The results were 47-53, falling mostly along party lines, with the legislation’s cosponsor, Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), being the […]
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Florida Senate Passes AI Bill of Rights, House Approval Unlikely

Florida Senate Passes AI Bill of Rights, House Approval Unlikely

Michael Costeines
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March 5, 2026
The Florida Senate passed a bill to provide consumer protections and safeguards for vulnerable adults and minors against the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) in the upper chamber this week. The bill, known as the "Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights," passed 35-2 in the upper chamber, with only Sens. Erin Grall (R-Fort Pierce) and Don Gaetz […]
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Judge Orders U.S. Customs to Pay Back $130 Billion of Tariffs

Judge Orders U.S. Customs to Pay Back $130 Billion of Tariffs

Joseph Quesada
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March 5, 2026
A federal court trade judge on Mar. 4 ordered the Trump administration to begin refunding more than $130 billion to importers who paid global tariffs that the Supreme Court deemed were collected illegally in February. Judge Richard Eaton of the U.S. Court of International Trade in Manhattan issued a written order instructing U.S. Customs and […]
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