DeSantis Says Florida Should Put an End to First Cousin Marriages

DeSantis Says Florida Should Put an End to First Cousin Marriages

Michael Costeines
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April 8, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis indicated he wants the Florida lawmakers to end marriages between first cousins in the state, arguing the practice is out of line with American values while speaking to Sean Hannity on Fox News this week. "Well, in a lot of states, it's not," DeSantis said to Sean Hannity. "Florida needs to get […]
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Trump Threatens 50% Tariff On Countries Supplying Weapons to Iran

Trump Threatens 50% Tariff On Countries Supplying Weapons to Iran

Joseph Quesada
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April 8, 2026
President Donald Trump warned that the U.S. will impose a 50% tariff “on any and all goods” to any country “supplying military weapons to Iran” in a social media post via Truth Social. “A Country supplying Military Weapons to Iran will be immediately tariffed, on any and all goods sold to the United States of […]
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Rubio Confirms Release of Journalist Shelly Kittleson in Iraq

Rubio Confirms Release of Journalist Shelly Kittleson in Iraq

Joseph Quesada
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April 8, 2026
State Secretary Marco Rubio confirmed the release of American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson. Kittleson, who, according to The Associated Press (AP), is known for “pursuing gutsy, low-budget assignments,” was abducted from a street corner in Baghdad, Iraq, on Mar. 31, 2026. “I am pleased to announce the release of American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was […]
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Govs. DeSantis, Abbott Highlight 'Boom Belt' Economic Partnership at Texas Stock Exchange Event

Govs. DeSantis, Abbott Highlight 'Boom Belt' Economic Partnership at Texas Stock Exchange Event

Michael Costeines
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April 7, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis, alongside Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, highlighted the rapidly growing economic corridor known as the "Boom Belt" between both states at the Texas Stock Exchange Boom Belt Event in Miami this week. "As you see the movement of businesses and people to this boom belt, I think the importance of the Texas stock exchange […]
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Florida's Denzel Curry Soundtracks Artemis II Mission

Florida's Denzel Curry Soundtracks Artemis II Mission

Daniel Molina
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April 7, 2026
Soulja Boy, move over, because Denzel Curry has now claimed to be “the first rapper played in space.” While Soulja Boy claims to have been the first to do numerous things, Denzel Curry – who hails from the Carol City neighborhood in Miami Gardens – has called dibs on being the first rapper played from […]
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'It's a War Crime': U.S. Veterans in Miami React to Trump's Threat

'It's a War Crime': U.S. Veterans in Miami React to Trump's Threat

Joseph Quesada
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April 7, 2026
U.S. Veterans and Democratic officials have reacted to President Donald Trump’s recent wave of threats to Iran, labeling the president’s warnings as a “war crime,” with several officials calling for the president’s removal from office. Alex Tabet, a reporter for MS Now, interviewed several U.S. Veterans at American Legion South Miami Post-31 in Miami, FL. […]
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Iran Suspends All Communication with U.S. Amid Trump's Deadline

Iran Suspends All Communication with U.S. Amid Trump's Deadline

Joseph Quesada
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April 7, 2026
Iran has reportedly cut off all diplomatic and indirect communications with the U.S. following President Donald Trump’s consecutive threats against the Islamic Republic, which contained a self-imposed deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. According to Iranian media outlet Tehran Times via reports from Indian media outlet Firstpost, “Iran has closed all diplomatic […]
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Kat Cammack, American Grit PAC endorse Blaise Ingoglia for CFO

Kat Cammack, American Grit PAC endorse Blaise Ingoglia for CFO

Michael Costeines
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April 7, 2026
U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) and American Grit PAC announced their endorsement of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia for a full term as CFO this week. Cammack, representing District 3, praised Ingoglia's record of fiscal responsibility and commitment to protecting Florida taxpayers in her endorsement. "Blaise Ingoglia is the bold, no-nonsense conservative Florida needs […]
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'A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight': Trump Warns Iran

'A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight': Trump Warns Iran

Joseph Quesada
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April 7, 2026
President Donald Trump issued another stark warning to Iran roughly 12 hours before the deadline he previously set for the Islamic Republic to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Over the weekend, the president published an expletive threat to Tehran, telling them to “Open the F***ing Strait” or “you’ll be living in Hell,” before marking the […]
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DeSantis Signs Legislation Creating Process for Terrorist Distinctions

DeSantis Signs Legislation Creating Process for Terrorist Distinctions

Michael Costeines
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April 6, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill to combat terrorist groups by creating a state-level process for designating groups as domestic or foreign terrorist organizations while speaking at a press conference in Tampa today. "The legislation [that] we'll sign today is the strongest action Florida has ever taken to protect its people from this [jihad] influence," […]
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President Trump's 'Donroe Doctrine' put to the Test in Milei's Argentina

President Trump's 'Donroe Doctrine' put to the Test in Milei's Argentina

Javier Manjarres
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April 6, 2026
The People’s Republic of China’s ‘Iron Curtain’ continues to rise around the world, including in both the Western and Southern Hemispheres, where Latin American countries like President Javier Milei’s Argentina must choose whether they want to work with the oppressive Chinese Communist Party (CCP) or oppose free trade-friendly governments like the U.S., and stiff arm […]
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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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