Secretary Marco Rubio Delivers Board of Peace Speech

Secretary Marco Rubio Delivers Board of Peace Speech

Joseph Quesada
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February 20, 2026
In a speech given at the Board of Peace Event in the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed the crisis in Gaza, praising President Donald Trump for his efforts to achieve a resolution. "We want to talk a little bit about the strategic vision of this organization […]
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Byron Donalds Praises Florida as 'Best State in America' for Conservative Leadership, Principles

Byron Donalds Praises Florida as 'Best State in America' for Conservative Leadership, Principles

Michael Costeines
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February 19, 2026
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) lauded Florida as the "best state in America" for several Conservative cornerstones and values during a recent speaking appearance for his gubernatorial campaign. Rep. Donalds, who entered the race in February 2025, outlined Florida's blueprint in protecting life, liberty, property, and the pursuit of happiness for its […]
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Sheriff Mike Chitwood Rescinds his Endorsement of Randy Fine

Sheriff Mike Chitwood Rescinds his Endorsement of Randy Fine

Daniel Molina
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February 19, 2026
Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) recently made headlines by sharing inflammatory remarks on social media, and the criticism from both sides of the aisle is mounting. In a Facebook post, Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood, who endorsed Rep. Fine for Congress last month, has announced that he is rescinding his endorsement. Sheriff Chitwood's endorsement first came […]
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Trump Says He Will Soon Decide if U.S. Will Strike Iran

Trump Says He Will Soon Decide if U.S. Will Strike Iran

Joseph Quesada
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February 19, 2026
President Donald Trump warned this week that he’ll decide whether the U.S. commences military action with Iran within the next 10 days, saying that “bad things will happen” if a “meaningful deal” is not achieved. During the Board of Peace event in Washington, President Trump shared that negotiations with Iranian representatives are ongoing, describing them […]
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At Least a Dozen Democratic Lawmakers Will Skip Trump’s Address

At Least a Dozen Democratic Lawmakers Will Skip Trump’s Address

Joseph Quesada
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February 18, 2026
At least a dozen Democrats in both the Senate and House of Representatives have announced their intention to skip President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech scheduled for Feb. 24, instead choosing to participate in a rally protesting his policies in the National Mall. Liberal groups MoveOn and MeidasTouch announced on Feb. 18 their […]
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Democrats Strike ICE With Counteroffer Reform Demands

Democrats Strike ICE With Counteroffer Reform Demands

Joseph Quesada
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February 17, 2026
This week, Democrats sent a counterproposal on immigration enforcement reform to the White House and Republicans, the most recent offer in negotiations over how to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) amid a partial government shutdown. Funding for DHS, which manages Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the Transportation Security […]
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NAACP Asks Judge to Protect Voter Data Seized by FBI

NAACP Asks Judge to Protect Voter Data Seized by FBI

Joseph Quesada
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February 17, 2026
The NAACP and other civil rights groups are requesting that a judge protect personal voter information that was obtained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) from an election hub in Fulton County, Georgia. The organizations wrote in a motion filed on Feb. 15 that Georgia residents entrusted the state with their “sensitive personal information” […]
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Iran Says Potential Energy Deals Are Discussed

Iran Says Potential Energy Deals Are Discussed

Joseph Quesada
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February 17, 2026
Iran is pursuing a nuclear deal with the U.S. that will ensure economic benefits for both parties, according to an Iranian diplomat. The US and Tehran are set to meet for their second round of talks in Switzerland. Iran stated a day before the scheduled negotiations that the U.S. stance on Tehran’s nuclear program “has […]
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Trump Moves to End Auto Stop-Start Feature in Cars

Trump Moves to End Auto Stop-Start Feature in Cars

Adrian Morgade
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February 13, 2026
President Donald Trump has cancelled a tax credit for car manufacturers that incentivizes them to install an automatic start/stop feature in vehicles. This move from the Trump administration is part of a broader rollback of environmental regulations that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This “auto stop-start” feature shuts off gas engines when cars are idle, such […]
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DHS Shutdown Looms Amid Immigration Reform Stalemate

DHS Shutdown Looms Amid Immigration Reform Stalemate

Joseph Quesada
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February 13, 2026
As of Feb. 12, a shutdown of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) appears imminent as federal officials in the House and Senate appeared ready to leave Capitol Hill for a 10-day recess, with talks between Democrats and the White House reaching a stalemate over Democrats’ demands for immigration enforcement reforms. Since Feb. 3, […]
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Judge Temporarily Blocks Pentagon From Punishing Mark Kelly

Judge Temporarily Blocks Pentagon From Punishing Mark Kelly

Joseph Quesada
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February 13, 2026
A federal judge in Washington, D.C. agreed to prevent the Pentagon from punishing Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly for his participation in a video where he urged troops to disobey unlawful demands. The judge granted the senator’s request for a preliminary injunction against Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth, in a suit filed by Kelly accusing […]
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House Vote Ends Trump Imposed Tariffs on Canada

House Vote Ends Trump Imposed Tariffs on Canada

Adrian Morgade
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February 12, 2026
President Donald Trump’s tariffs against Canada were overturned in a 219-211 House vote this week. President Trump’s tariffs have been controversial since their widespread introduction at the beginning of his second term, with many Democrats fearing the tariffs will only drive up costs for the average American. According to the Central Budgeting Office (CBO), estimates […]
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Netanyahu Flies to D.C. to Secure Israel's Demands Against Iran

Netanyahu Flies to D.C. to Secure Israel's Demands Against Iran

Joseph Quesada
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February 12, 2026
President Donald Trump announced on Feb. 11 that his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach an agreement with Iran remained unsettled, affirming that the US would continue to negotiate with the Islamic Republic. “There was nothing definitive reached other than I insisted that negotiations with Iran continue to see whether or not […]
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Pam Bondi Clashes With House Democrats During Epstein Files Hearing

Pam Bondi Clashes With House Democrats During Epstein Files Hearing

Joseph Quesada
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February 12, 2026
Attorney General Pam Bondi testified on Capitol Hill this week, where she was questioned about the Department of Justice's (DOJ) handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. The hearing before the House Judiciary Committee, which comes a year into her role as head of the DOJ, devolved into Bondi lashing out at judges and Democratic lawmakers […]
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House Votes on Rule to Approve Save America Act

House Votes on Rule to Approve Save America Act

Daniel Molina
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February 11, 2026
Republicans have waged war in the name of election integrity, and the Save America Act just barely received a nudge towards the finish line. In a 216 to 215 vote, the House has voted in favor of a rule to approve the Save America Act. The Save America Act, which would require proof of citizenship […]
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Florida Lawmakers Call for USDA Disaster Declaration Amid Florida Freeze

Florida Lawmakers Call for USDA Disaster Declaration Amid Florida Freeze

Adrian Morgade
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February 11, 2026
Florida Representatives Kat Cammack (R) and Vern Buchanan (R) led a delegation of Florida lawmakers in sending a letter to the USDA, urging the federal organization to issue a "Disaster Declaration" for Florida farmers amidst recent freezing temperatures. “THIS IS A NATIONAL SECURITY ISSUE! Florida farmers are facing a devastating crop crisis caused by freezing […]
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FBI Affidavit Reveals New Details About Georgia Elections Office Raid

FBI Affidavit Reveals New Details About Georgia Elections Office Raid

Joseph Quesada
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February 10, 2026
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) raided a Fulton County, Georgia, elections office in January, seizing voter records and ballots at the request of an attorney who worked with President Donald to try to overturn the results of the 2020 election, according to a newly unsealed affidavit written by an FBI agent and revealed on […]
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Florida Lawmakers Celebrate Return of Political Prisoner Juan Pablo Guanipa

Florida Lawmakers Celebrate Return of Political Prisoner Juan Pablo Guanipa

Adrian Morgade
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February 10, 2026
Former First Vice President of the National Assembly of Venezuela, Juan Pablo Guanipa, who was rearrested after being released from a previous arrest under Nicolás Maduro’s regime, was released after much public outcry and pressure from the U.S.  “I confirm that my father, Juan Pablo Guanipa, is at my home in Maracaibo. We are relieved […]
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