Trump Says He Will 'Consider' Allowing Turkey Purchase Fighter Jets

Trump Says He Will 'Consider' Allowing Turkey Purchase Fighter Jets

Joseph Quesada
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July 7, 2026
On the first day of the annual North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit in Ankara, Turkey, President Donald Trump said he would consider selling American F-35 fighter jets and lifting some economic sanctions placed on the host nation. "It's a decision we're going to make," Trump said alongside Turkish President Recep Erdogan at the Turkish […]
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Andrew Gillum Arrested in Alabama for Drug Possession

Andrew Gillum Arrested in Alabama for Drug Possession

Daniel Molina
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July 7, 2026
Former Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum has been arrested in Alabama for drug possession. The embattled politician, who served as the Mayor of Tallahassee from 2014 to 2018 before setting his sights on the governor's mansion, was arrested last week on drug offenses. On Thursday, July 2, 2026, Gillum was booked in the Baldwin County […]
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Russia Strikes Ukraine On The Eve Of Annual NATO Summit

Russia Strikes Ukraine On The Eve Of Annual NATO Summit

Joseph Quesada
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July 6, 2026
On the eve of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s annual summit, Russia launched a wave of attacks on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, killing at least 22 people. According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Moscow deployed 68 missiles and 351 attack drones at Kyiv. “All necessary services are on the ground, doing everything possible to rescue […]
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White House Launches Trump Accounts: Investment Accounts for Children

White House Launches Trump Accounts: Investment Accounts for Children

Joseph Quesada
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July 6, 2026
The Trump administration has launched Trump Accounts, a tax-advantaged investment account specifically for children under 18 designed to facilitate “long-term financial security.” “The American Dream belongs to every child, and today we are equipping the next generation to claim their rightful share,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent affirmed during an Oval Office ceremony for the program. […]
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Folarin Balogun's Red Card Suspended Following President Trump's Call For Review

Folarin Balogun's Red Card Suspended Following President Trump's Call For Review

Joseph Quesada
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July 6, 2026
We are nearing the end of the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stages. Recently, host nations Canada and Mexico were eliminated from the competition, with our northern neighbors losing to Morocco (0-3) and our southern neighbors losing in a tumultuous battle against England (2-3). The U.S. Men’s National Team, however, remains victorious, following their win […]
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One Year Later, No Tax on Tips Are Delivering Wins for Working Families

One Year Later, No Tax on Tips Are Delivering Wins for Working Families

Opinion
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July 3, 2026
By Congressman Mike Haridopolos (FL-08) A year ago today, I stood on the House Floor and cast one of the most consequential votes of my career. When the Working Families Tax Cuts passed in the early morning hours—with the landmark No-Tax-On Tips provision at its heart—I thought of every bartender, server, waitress, and delivery driver […]
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Appeals Court Temporarily Halts Order Requiring Trump Administration To Reinstate National Park Exhibits

Appeals Court Temporarily Halts Order Requiring Trump Administration To Reinstate National Park Exhibits

Joseph Quesada
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July 2, 2026
A U.S. appeals court has temporarily blocked a previous ruling requiring the Trump administration to reinstate several exhibits that it removed from U.S. national parks, which included slavery and climate change. A three-judge panel of the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals postponed District Judge Angel Kelley’s June 2026 order, which required the National Park […]
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Judge Stops USPS 'Quid Pro Quo' Mail-in Ballot Policy

Judge Stops USPS 'Quid Pro Quo' Mail-in Ballot Policy

Joseph Quesada
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July 2, 2026
The Trump administration’s efforts at “ensuring integrity in federal elections” continue to take hard blows from the courts, as a federal judge officially blocks the U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) recently proposed "Quid Pro Quo" mail-in ballot policy. District Judge Emmet Sullivan ruled that USPS’s recently proposed amendment to the Mailing Standards of the United States […]
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DeSantis Implements State Law Combatting Terrorist Organizations, includes Tren de Aragua

DeSantis Implements State Law Combatting Terrorist Organizations, includes Tren de Aragua

Michael Costeines
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July 1, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the implementation allowing Florida law enforcement to identify several domestic and foreign terrorist organizations, including Tren De Aragua, a violent Latin American street gang with cells in the United States, while speaking at a press conference in Tampa this week. In relation, the Florida Legislature passed a bill creating a legal structure […]
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Trump Announces Over $400 Million In Disaster Relief for Florida

Trump Announces Over $400 Million In Disaster Relief for Florida

Joseph Quesada
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July 1, 2026
As the state of Florida braces for the Atlantic Hurricane Season of 2026, President Donald Trump announced the approval of more than $400 million in Disaster relief for the Sunshine State. “I am pleased to announce that the Great State of Florida has been approved to be given $415.9 Million Dollars in its Disaster Declaration […]
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E. Jean Carroll Requests Judge To Demand $5 Million Judgment on Trump Sexual Assault Case

E. Jean Carroll Requests Judge To Demand $5 Million Judgment on Trump Sexual Assault Case

Joseph Quesada
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July 1, 2026
New York journalist E. Jean Carroll requested a Manhattan federal court judge to order President Donald Trump to pay her the more than $5 million judgment she was awarded after a Manhattan jury found the president liable for sexually abusing the writer in the 1990s. Carroll’s request was made just a day after the U.S. […]
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U.S. Expected not to Renew $2 Trillion USMCA Trade Agreement

U.S. Expected not to Renew $2 Trillion USMCA Trade Agreement

Joseph Quesada
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July 1, 2026
The U.S. is expected to formally announce that it will not extend its regional trade pact, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), just 6 years after its implementation. The decision could affect several industries, including the North American automotive industry. The trade agreement – which governs $2 trillion in trilateral goods and services – appears to […]
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DeSantis, Florida Republican Leaders React to Birthright Citizenship Ruling

DeSantis, Florida Republican Leaders React to Birthright Citizenship Ruling

Michael Costeines
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June 30, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis and several Republican leaders criticized a U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruling upholding birthright citizenship through posts on social media following the decision. "This was not a decision on procedural grounds (i.e., POTUS can’t do this through executive order but Congress could legislate it); it is a substantive decision that says the 14th […]
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Chris Collins Vows to Introduce Bill Banning Birthright Citizenship

Chris Collins Vows to Introduce Bill Banning Birthright Citizenship

Joseph Quesada
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June 30, 2026
Congressional candidate and ‘OG Trump Conservative’ Chris Collins immediately responded to President Donald Trump’s call to end Birthright Citizenship via legislation following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling against the president’s executive order seeking the same measure. “President Trump is right: The Supreme Court’s decision to uphold birthright citizenship left the fight to Congress – and […]
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Supreme Court Rejects Trump's Bid To End Birthright Citizenship

Supreme Court Rejects Trump's Bid To End Birthright Citizenship

Joseph Quesada
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June 30, 2026
The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) rejected President Donald Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship, landing a big blow to the administration’s efforts to rescind more than 160 years of legal precedent and national tradition amid its immigration crackdown efforts. The high court, divided 6-3, ruled that President Trump’s executive order titled “PROTECTING THE MEANING AND […]
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DeSantis Unveils Statue of Abraham Lincoln for 'America 250'

DeSantis Unveils Statue of Abraham Lincoln for 'America 250'

Michael Costeines
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June 30, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a statue of President Abraham Lincoln in The Villages as part of America’s upcoming 250th birthday while speaking at a press conference this week. "This is a guy of very humble beginnings. I mean, he was born on the outskirts of society in many ways in Kentucky, of course, grew up […]
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Speaker Johnson Affirms the Housing Bill Will Pass No Matter What

Speaker Johnson Affirms the Housing Bill Will Pass No Matter What

Joseph Quesada
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June 30, 2026
Despite reported market growth and lower unemployment rates than previous administrations, affordability remains one of the most prevalent and consistent issues plaguing the U.S. As the 2026 Midterm elections approach, established lawmakers are aiming to secure their seats in Congress amid the rise of newcomers across the country who seem to be listening to constituents […]
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DeSantis Signs $117.6 Billion State Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27, Includes Boosting Teacher Pay

DeSantis Signs $117.6 Billion State Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27, Includes Boosting Teacher Pay

Michael Costeines
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June 29, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a $117.6 billion state budget for fiscal year 2026-27 which includes $1.56 billion for boosting teacher pay, $665 million for Everglades restoration, $127.5 million for the Casey DeSantis Cancer Research Program and other cancer-related initiatives, and more while speaking at a press conference in Tampa this week. "If you just kept […]
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