Trump Meets Syria's Interim President, Pledges to Lift Sanctions

Trump Meets Syria's Interim President, Pledges to Lift Sanctions

Mateo Guillamont
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May 14, 2025
President Donald Trump recently pledged to lift blistering sanctions on Syria to facilitate the latter’s transition into a prosperous and civilized state.  The sanctions relief promise was made during President Trump’s address at the Saudi-US investment forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.  Trump pledged that he “will be ordering the cessation of sanctions against Syria, to […]
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Houthis Continue Threatening Israel Despite US Ceasefire

Houthis Continue Threatening Israel Despite US Ceasefire

Mateo Guillamont
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May 14, 2025
Houthi terrorists continue threatening Israel’s civilian population with daily missile attacks, the latest of which occurred within the last 24 hours.  The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported “projectile fire from Yemen” that could have impacted dozens of civilian areas.  The Houthis’ latest attacks on Israel follow recently signed agreements with the US to cease attacks […]
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SCOTUS to Hear Oral Arguments Over Trump Birthright Citizenship Ban

SCOTUS to Hear Oral Arguments Over Trump Birthright Citizenship Ban

Mateo Guillamont
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May 13, 2025
The US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) is scheduled to hear oral arguments over President Donald Trump’s recent executive order exempting illegal immigrants from birthright citizenship rights.  President Trump’s executive order symbolizes the zenith of an underlying legal and political debate over the meaning of the Constitution’s 14th Amendment and the United States v. Wong Kim Ark […]
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President Trump Touches Down in Saudi Arabia for Historic Visit

President Trump Touches Down in Saudi Arabia for Historic Visit

Mateo Guillamont
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May 13, 2025
President Donald Trump recently arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking the start of his first major foreign trip of his second term. President Trump’s decision to pick Saudi Arabia as the first foreign country he visited mirrors that of his first administration, where he similarly chose Saudi Arabia as his first destination.  Besides Saudi Arabia, […]
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Donalds Lays Out Economic Vision in Meeting With Florida Executives

Donalds Lays Out Economic Vision in Meeting With Florida Executives

Mateo Guillamont
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May 12, 2025
Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) recently spoke to Florida business leaders at an exclusive event of the Economic Club of Miami.  During the event, which featured dozens of CEOs, venture capitalists, tech pioneers, and other business leaders, Donalds shared his vision for Florida’s economy and the economic policies he would pursue were he elected as Florida’s […]
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Trump Announces Pharmaceutical Drug Price Controls

Trump Announces Pharmaceutical Drug Price Controls

Mateo Guillamont
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May 12, 2025
President Donald Trump recently announced plans to sign an executive order that will peg the price of medical drugs to that of the country with the lowest price in the world.  In a Truth Social post, President Trump explained that his initiative would cut medical drug prices by 30% to 80%. The US has a […]
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Lawmakers Celebrate Selection of First American Pope

Lawmakers Celebrate Selection of First American Pope

Mateo Guillamont
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May 8, 2025
US lawmakers are celebrating the election of U.S.-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost to lead the Catholic Church as its 267th Pope.  Pope Leo XIV, as Cardinal Prevost will henceforth be called, was born on 14 September 1955 in Chicago, Illinois, and belongs to the Order of Saint Augustine (OSA).  Upon being elected, Pope Leo XIV […]
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Data Reveals Red Sea Shipping Increased After Trump's Election

Data Reveals Red Sea Shipping Increased After Trump's Election

Mateo Guillamont
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May 8, 2025
Publicly available commercial shipping data demonstrates Red Sea shipping increased following President Donald Trump’s November 2024 election.  Red Sea shipping dramatically decreased after the Houthis, an Iran-backed Yemeni terror group, began targeting US, Israeli, and allies' ships since Hamas’ October 7th, 2023, attacks.  Houthi forces have orchestrated drone and missile attacks against US military and […]
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Steube Introduces Bill Allowing State & Local Law Enforcement to Counter Drones at Stadiums

Steube Introduces Bill Allowing State & Local Law Enforcement to Counter Drones at Stadiums

Grayson Bakich
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May 8, 2025
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) has introduced legislation allowing state and local law enforcement to counter hostile drones flying in and around stadiums and other large-scale events. As Rep. Steube's press release explained, only federal authorities currently have the right and means to intercept and disable hostile drones and unmanned aircraft. However, state and local law […]
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US Rescues Venezuela Opposition Held Hostage in Caracas

US Rescues Venezuela Opposition Held Hostage in Caracas

Mateo Guillamont
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May 7, 2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced the rescue of five members of Venezuela’s Democratic opposition coalition who had been sheltering in place due to threats from Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro’s regime.  The five opposition leaders were forced to hide in Argentina’s embassy in Caracas last March after Dictator Maduro increased persecution of his […]
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Cammack Introduces Bill Promoting App Store Competition

Cammack Introduces Bill Promoting App Store Competition

Grayson Bakich
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May 7, 2025
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) has introduced legislation to promote competition in the mobile app marketplace while protecting consumers. Named the App Store Freedom Act, Rep. Cammack's bill specifically targets app store operators with over 100 million American users. It includes several provisions, such as allowing users to set and install third-party apps or app stores […]
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Rutherford Questions Noem on Border Security, 287G, and Deporting Illegals

Rutherford Questions Noem on Border Security, 287G, and Deporting Illegals

Grayson Bakich
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May 6, 2025
Representative John Rutherford (R-FL) discussed border security with Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem in a recent House Appropriations Committee hearing. They discussed 287(g) and how to get recalcitrant countries to accept illegal aliens deported from the United States. Rep. Rutherford noted the "amazing speed with which you all turned around the southern border," saying […]
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Trump Touts 'Big' Announcement on Middle East Crisis

Trump Touts 'Big' Announcement on Middle East Crisis

Mateo Guillamont
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May 6, 2025
President Donald Trump announced during a recent Oval Office meeting that he will make a “big” announcement regarding the Middle East before departing for the region next week.  President Trump made the remarks while meeting with newly sworn Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.  Trump claimed his announcement will be “really really positive” for the Middle […]
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Rubio Condemns Cuba for Harboring Terrorists as Canel Visits Russia

Rubio Condemns Cuba for Harboring Terrorists as Canel Visits Russia

Mateo Guillamont
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May 6, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently condemned Cuba for harboring terrorists and criminal fugitives, some of which are wanted by the US.  Secretary Rubio’s condemnation overlapped with Cuban Dictator Miguel Diaz-Canel’s visit to Russia to commemorate the Soviet Union’s military victories over Nazi Germany.  Rubio has consistently criticized the Cuban government for undermining the interests […]
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Trump to Reopen Alcatraz Prison

Trump to Reopen Alcatraz Prison

Mateo Guillamont
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May 5, 2025
President Donald Trump recently stated he had ordered the reopening of Alcatraz prison.  Alcatraz, which is currently a museum and national park, was used as a maximum security prison from 1850 to 1963.  President Trump claimed Alcatraz, being a symbol of law and order, should be reopened to assist the US in deterring crime by […]
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Israel On Alert After Houthi Attacks Despite US Operations

Israel On Alert After Houthi Attacks Despite US Operations

Mateo Guillamont
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May 5, 2025
The state of Israel is under alert as Houthi missile attacks rain down on Israeli citizens in northern Israel.  The missile attacks have occurred in the midst of daily US strikes against the Houthis as part of President Donald Trump’s "maximum pressure campaign” against them.  The Houthis, an Iran-backed Yemeni terror group, have been targeting […]
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Bilirakis Cosponsors Bill to Make App Stores More Accountable to Parents

Bilirakis Cosponsors Bill to Make App Stores More Accountable to Parents

Grayson Bakich
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May 2, 2025
Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) is leading a bill introduced by Representative John James (R-MI) that would impose greater accountability on app stores for selling adult-oriented apps to minors. Specifically, the App Store Accountability Act requires companies such as Amazon, Google, Apple, and other app distributors to prevent adult-oriented apps from reaching minors by requiring age […]
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Dunn Introduces Bipartisan Bill Encouraging Greater Investments in Spaceports

Dunn Introduces Bipartisan Bill Encouraging Greater Investments in Spaceports

Grayson Bakich
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May 1, 2025
Representative Neal Dunn (R-FL) is introducing bipartisan legislation to encourage greater investment in space exploration facilities. This would drive innovation and secure America's leadership in space exploration. Named the "Secure U.S. Leadership in Space" Act, Rep. Dunn's bill specifically allows state and local government investment in spaceports and related infrastructure to qualify as approved activity […]
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