Trump Shifts Blame From Iran to Ukraine & Blue States For High Fuel Costs

Trump Shifts Blame From Iran to Ukraine & Blue States For High Fuel Costs

Joseph Quesada
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October 5, 2026
With less than a month away from the 2026 midterm elections, President Donald Trump is pointing the blame at Democrats and other foreign conflicts for the increased cost of fuel at the gas pumps. “What's driving up Gasoline is no longer the Strait of Hormuz, because Record Numbers of Barrels are coming out now on […]
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New Report Reveals Biden-Era Department of Justice Weaponization Against Parents

New Report Reveals Biden-Era Department of Justice Weaponization Against Parents

Joseph Quesada
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October 5, 2026
The Department of Justice (DOJ) under the former Biden administration sought to "find a federal hook" to prosecute parents and protesters who allegedly harassed and threatened school administrators during the COVID-19 Pandemic. A new report from the DOJ’s Weaponization Working Group highlights details leading to the Oct. 4, 2021 memorandum issued by former Attorney General […]
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Rick Scott & Ashley Moody Introduce Bill Banning Oil & Gas Projects Along Pivotal Military Readiness Range

Rick Scott & Ashley Moody Introduce Bill Banning Oil & Gas Projects Along Pivotal Military Readiness Range

Joseph Quesada
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October 2, 2026
Florida Senators Rick Scott (R) and Ashley Moody (R) have teamed up to introduce legislation that would halt oil and gas projects along a pivotal military readiness range. The “Protecting Florida’s Offshore Military Readiness Act” aims to strengthen and maintain U.S. military readiness in the Gulf of America by blocking oil and gas development and […]
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Florida Driver's Licenses and IDs Get a New Look & Improved Protections

Florida Driver's Licenses and IDs Get a New Look & Improved Protections

Joseph Quesada
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September 30, 2026
Starting Sept. 30, 2026, new Floridian drivers and those renewing their driver’s licenses will be seeing a revamped design on their identification cards. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) recently announced it will be issuing a newly designed Florida driver's license and identification card. The new look aims to honor the […]
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Trump Administration Launches America.gov – An AI-Powered Site Merging 29,000 Sites Into One

Trump Administration Launches America.gov – An AI-Powered Site Merging 29,000 Sites Into One

Joseph Quesada
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September 30, 2026
The Trump administration has launched America.gov, a comprehensive website that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help streamline government information and services for Americans – merging 29,000 websites into one. “President Trump is delivering on his promise to ensure the government works FOR Americans with one of the most revolutionary product launches in history,” the White […]
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Ashley Moody Touts Her Amendment to The Protect College Sports Act

Ashley Moody Touts Her Amendment to The Protect College Sports Act

Joseph Quesada
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September 29, 2026
Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) celebrated the passage of the Protect College Sports Act, touting her amendment on the landmark bill which raised the limit member schools in athletic college conferences. “I’ve worked hard to improve the Protect College Sports Act,” Sen. Moody wrote on X. “Increasing the conference cap to 20 was important to our […]
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Sen. Rick Scott Urges Congress To Pass More Affordable Care Act

Sen. Rick Scott Urges Congress To Pass More Affordable Care Act

Joseph Quesada
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September 29, 2026
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) is urging Congress to pass his healthcare reform legislation, arguing that Obamacare is to blame for the U.S. healthcare system’s current troubles. In a video published on X, Sen. Scott argues against Democratic Socialists’ calls to federalize healthcare, citing Obamacare and government intervention as reasons for the system’s current state. “Wherever […]
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U.S. & China Announce Tariff Cuts on $60 Billion Worth Of Goods

U.S. & China Announce Tariff Cuts on $60 Billion Worth Of Goods

Joseph Quesada
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September 28, 2026
The U.S. and China plan to reduce import duties on $60 billion worth of ordinary goods, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer recently announced. “As a direct result of the strong relationship between President [Donald] Trump and President Xi [Jinping], the United States and China, under the auspices of the new Board of Trade, have recommended […]
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Carlos Gimenez & Rick Scott Introduce Bill Cracking Down on Foreign Sexual Predators

Carlos Gimenez & Rick Scott Introduce Bill Cracking Down on Foreign Sexual Predators

Joseph Quesada
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September 28, 2026
Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez (R-Fla.) and Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) recently introduced companion legislation fortifying federal visa screenings to prevent individuals connected to child sexual exploitation from entering the U.S. The Strengthened Checks for Reliable Evaluation of Entrants Nationwide (SCREEN) Act would provide the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of State with […]
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U.S. Veterans – The 'Unsung Heroes' of American Elections

U.S. Veterans – The 'Unsung Heroes' of American Elections

Joseph Quesada
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September 25, 2026
Ellen Gustafson, co-founder and executive director of We the Veterans and Military Families, recently took the time to highlight the “Unsung Heroes” of American Elections – U.S. Veterans. During the 10th annual Military Influencer Conference (MIC) in Tampa, Fla., Gustafson hosted a panel titled “The Unsung Heroes: How Veterans Show Up for American Elections,” where […]
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Carlos Gimenez Introduces Bill to Preserve & Protect Affordable Housing

Carlos Gimenez Introduces Bill to Preserve & Protect Affordable Housing

Joseph Quesada
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September 25, 2026
Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (R-Fla.) has teamed up with Rep. Shontel Brown (D-Ohio) and Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) to introduce a bill to preserve and renovate affordable housing. The bipartisan Affordable Housing Preservation and Protection Act seeks to “repair and preserve” distressed U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)-assisted multifamily housing. “Proud to […]
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Greg Steube Introduces American Fuel Affordability Act

Greg Steube Introduces American Fuel Affordability Act

Joseph Quesada
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September 25, 2026
Congressman Greg Steube (R-Fla.) introduced a bill to provide relief to Americans at the gas pump amid the rise in fuel costs. The American Fuel Affordability Act aims to lower diesel prices and expand American refining capacity to reduce long-term fuel costs. “Americans are paying far too much for diesel, and that cost gets passed down […]
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Military Influencer Conference Celebrates 10th Anniversary in Tampa

Military Influencer Conference Celebrates 10th Anniversary in Tampa

Joseph Quesada
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September 25, 2026
Thousands of veterans have gathered in Tampa to attend the annual Military Influencer Conference (MIC). The city is hosting the event for the first time, during a special milestone as the conference celebrates its 10th anniversary. “Since 2017, MIC has brought together service members, veterans, military spouses, entrepreneurs, creators, employers, nonprofit leaders, healthcare leaders, government […]
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Florida Man Charged Over $500 Million Healthcare Fraud Scheme

Florida Man Charged Over $500 Million Healthcare Fraud Scheme

Joseph Quesada
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September 24, 2026
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the conviction of a Florida man for defrauding the government of more than $500 million in healthcare fraud. Hasan “Lucas” Seyhun, 45, of Miami, Fla., pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud in a nationwide scheme. Seyhun, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the plot, stole millions of […]
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Frederica Wilson Introduces Bill Expanding Glaucoma Prevention

Frederica Wilson Introduces Bill Expanding Glaucoma Prevention

Joseph Quesada
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September 24, 2026
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (D-Fla.) introduced a bill to expand preventive care against eye diseases and vision loss. The Glaucoma Vision Act of 2026 aims to make annual glaucoma screenings more accessible and affordable across underserved communities. The bill also seeks to advance investment in research to protect and restore vision for affected groups. “Glaucoma […]
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White House Reportedly Set to Ban U.S. Diesel Exports For 90 Days

White House Reportedly Set to Ban U.S. Diesel Exports For 90 Days

Joseph Quesada
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September 23, 2026
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing a plan to halt U.S. diesel exports for 90 days, according to five people familiar with the matter. The White House’s discussions to combat rising gasoline prices come amid all-time historic highs for fuel costs across the U.S. Record-Setting Gas Prices According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), the […]
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Rick Scott Says He Agrees With Mayor Mamdani On Housing Crisis

Rick Scott Says He Agrees With Mayor Mamdani On Housing Crisis

Joseph Quesada
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September 22, 2026
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) recently said he agrees with one concern shared by New York City’s Democratic Socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani. In an interview with The Daily Wire, Sen. Scott opened up about one of the biggest concerns both sides of the ideological spectrum share: the unaffordable housing crisis. “I agree with Zohran Mamdani,” Sen. […]
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James Uthmeier Announces Starbucks Discrimination Lawsuit Resolved

James Uthmeier Announces Starbucks Discrimination Lawsuit Resolved

Alexa Ryan
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September 22, 2026
Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Thursday the state had settled with Starbucks over discriminatory hiring practices. The lawsuit was filed under the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992, and alleged the company engaged in employment practices that violated the Act by having race- and sex-based goals, quotas and preferences for hiring. “Every Floridian deserves to […]
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