Trump Announces Top Congressional Liaison James Braid's Departure

Trump Announces Top Congressional Liaison James Braid's Departure

Joseph Quesada
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August 20, 2026
President Donald Trump announced the departure of his administration’s director of legislative affairs, James Braid, revealing that the Congressional liaison will leave his post in September 2026. “James has played a critical role in our many accomplishments with Congress, including THE ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL, beating the Democrats in two shutdown showdowns, passing the GENIUS […]
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DeSantis Sidesteps Campaigning for Donalds in Governor's Race

DeSantis Sidesteps Campaigning for Donalds in Governor's Race

Michael Costeines
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August 20, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis stopped well short when asked if he'll hit the campaign trail with Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) against Democratic opponent David Jolly in his gubernatorial matchup while taking questions at a press conference in Orlando this week. "Well, I'm definitely going to be doing state policy all the way until we turn the […]
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Trump Celebrates 'Treasonous' Alex Vindman's Democratic Primary Loss

Trump Celebrates 'Treasonous' Alex Vindman's Democratic Primary Loss

Joseph Quesada
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August 19, 2026
Following the stunning upset in the Democratic U.S. Senate Primary by Democratic Socialist and Florida House Rep. Angie Nixon (D-Jacksonville), President Donald Trump celebrated retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman’s loss. “The most gratifying loss last night was that of a real treasonous creep, Alex Vindman, to a Radical Left Lunatic, who can’t speak […]
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International Criminal Court Condemns Secretary Rubio's Newest Sanctions

International Criminal Court Condemns Secretary Rubio's Newest Sanctions

Joseph Quesada
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August 19, 2026
The International Criminal Court (ICC) condemned the U.S. Department of State’s recent sanctions on the intergovernmental agency’s president and trial lawyer, calling the Trump administration’s recent effort a “flagrant attack” against the institution. “The International Criminal Court deplores the announcement of new designations for sanctions by the US administration… These sanctions are a flagrant attack […]
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Trump Delays 50% Tariffs On Canadian Goods Just Before Deadline

Trump Delays 50% Tariffs On Canadian Goods Just Before Deadline

Joseph Quesada
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August 19, 2026
Less than two hours before the U.S.’s 50% tariffs on Canadian goods were scheduled to take effect, President Donald Trump announced a three-day delay on the import duties after reportedly reaching a trade agreement with the northern neighbor. “I have paused the 50% Tariffs against Canada, that were scheduled to kick in tomorrow morning for […]
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Trump Reaffirms Threat to 'Bomb The S**t Out Of' Oman

Trump Reaffirms Threat to 'Bomb The S**t Out Of' Oman

Joseph Quesada
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August 17, 2026
President Donald Trump reaffirmed his recent statements about attacking Oman amid the U.S.’s efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, telling reporters that the U.S. would handle the ally “very easily.” “I don’t think they behaved very well, but we’d handle them very easily,” President Trump told reporters in the Oval Office when asked about […]
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Trump Scales Back 'Inappropriate' U.S.-South Korea Military Exercises

Trump Scales Back 'Inappropriate' U.S.-South Korea Military Exercises

Joseph Quesada
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August 17, 2026
President Donald Trump recently announced that he has ordered the Department of Defense to scale down the U.S.’s annual joint military exercises with South Korea, deeming the acts “inappropriate and hostile” to a nation with whom he shares a good relationship with its leader. “Based on my very good relationship with Kim Jong Un, of […]
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DeSantis Optimistic of Amendment 3 Passage After State Rewrite

DeSantis Optimistic of Amendment 3 Passage After State Rewrite

Michael Costeines
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August 14, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed confidence in the passage of Amendment 3 after Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued a re-write to a court ordered revision of the ballot initiative to slash property taxes in the state. The governor shared his optimism while taking questions during a press conference at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University this week. Amendment […]
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DeSantis Strays From Endorsing Cory Mills in CD 7 Republican Primary

DeSantis Strays From Endorsing Cory Mills in CD 7 Republican Primary

Michael Costeines
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August 14, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis indicated he's not backing or supporting congressional candidate Cory Mills in his District 7 Republican primary race while taking while taking questions at a press conference at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach. "I have not endorsed Corey Mills, and I do not support Corey Mills," DeSantis said.  The response comes after President […]
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Rick Scott Urges Prosecution After World War II Memorial is Vandalized

Rick Scott Urges Prosecution After World War II Memorial is Vandalized

Joseph Quesada
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August 14, 2026
The World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., was recently vandalized, with images published by the White House on X showing the site defaced with spray paint and covered in layers of bubbles around the fountain at its center. THERE CAN BE NO GREATER INSULT TO THOSE AMERICAN HEROES WHO DIED […]
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Paul Renner Calls for Special Session on Medical Freedom Act, AI Bill of Rights

Paul Renner Calls for Special Session on Medical Freedom Act, AI Bill of Rights

Michael Costeines
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August 14, 2026
Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) issued a statement calling for an immediate special session to bring the Medical Freedom Act and AI Bill of Rights to a vote in front of the Florida Legislature. “The ultimate slap in the face to voters is the dereliction of duty by their elected representatives. Early in the […]
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U.S. Reaches Monthly Budget Deficit Of $432 Billion For July 2026

U.S. Reaches Monthly Budget Deficit Of $432 Billion For July 2026

Joseph Quesada
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August 13, 2026
The U.S. Department of Treasury recently published a report showing the federal government’s largest July budget deficit in history, at $432 billion, reaching the highest monthly deficit since March 2021. According to the Treasury Department’s Monthly Treasury Statement, despite receiving $334 billion in revenue, the U.S. government spent $766 billion, with most of the funds […]
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DeSantis Unveils Statue of Andrew Jackson for 'America 250'

DeSantis Unveils Statue of Andrew Jackson for 'America 250'

Michael Costeines
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August 13, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a statue of President Andrew Jackson as part of America's ongoing 250th birthday celebration while speaking at a press conference in Marianna in Jackson County on the Florida Panhandle this week. "I think this is a very impressive statue. This county that bears President Jackson's name, that General Jackson when he […]
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Rick Scott Demands Answers For NY's Failure To Prosecute Medicaid Fraud

Rick Scott Demands Answers For NY's Failure To Prosecute Medicaid Fraud

Joseph Quesada
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August 13, 2026
U.S. Senate Aging Committee Chairman Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) recently issued a letter to New York Attorney General (AG) Letitia James demanding an explanation for why her office has failed to crack down on Medicaid fraud and hold fraudsters accountable. “Since you assumed office, fraud indictments and convictions secured by the [New York Medicaid Fraud […]
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Ryan Elijah Questions Cory Mills' Trump Endorsement Following President's String Of Endorsement Posts

Ryan Elijah Questions Cory Mills' Trump Endorsement Following President's String Of Endorsement Posts

Joseph Quesada
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August 13, 2026
Republican challenger for Florida’s 7th Congressional District (FL CD 7) Ryan Elijah has brought into question incumbent Congressman Cory Mills’ (R) Donald Trump endorsement for Florida’s upcoming Primary election. “President [Donald] Trump released his list of endorsements. He reposted them for Republicans up for election in Congress – even those without a primary,” the Sanford […]
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DeSantis Awards $9 Million for Boat Building Facilities at Port of Pensacola

DeSantis Awards $9 Million for Boat Building Facilities at Port of Pensacola

Michael Costeines
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August 12, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced 9 million in awards to the city of Pensacola to support the construction of a pair of boat building facilities at the Port of Pensacola as part of Florida's Job Growth Grant Fund while speaking at a press conference in the city this week. The funding also includes site development, utilities, […]
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Lois Frankel Calls Trump's Vaccine Executive Order 'Dangerous' & Nonsense

Lois Frankel Calls Trump's Vaccine Executive Order 'Dangerous' & Nonsense

Joseph Quesada
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August 11, 2026
Congresswoman Lois Frankel (D-Fla.) expressed anger at President Donald Trump’s recent executive order reforming childhood vaccine mandates, calling the measure “dangerous” and nonsense. “Donald Trump’s new executive order changing the childhood vaccine schedule against the advice of pediatric experts is dangerous and makes no sense,” Rep. Frankel said in a statement. President Trump's "Gold Standard" Recommendations […]
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South Florida Faces Adverse Effects Of Haitian TPS Rescission

South Florida Faces Adverse Effects Of Haitian TPS Rescission

Joseph Quesada
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August 10, 2026
Just two weeks after the Trump Administration rescinded Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian migrants across the country, South Florida has begun to feel the adverse effects of the protections’ end, impacting several industries across the state. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport Recent reports indicate that as of July 27, 2026 – the day Haitian TPS was […]
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