Policy

Over the weekend, the U.S. and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) announced several agreements between the two nations, following President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s Summit in Beijing. China’s Ministry of Commerce confirmed the PRC’s agreement to charter two bilateral boards with the U.S.: the U.S.-China Board of Trade and the U.S.-China […]

Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) has teamed up with Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) to introduce a bipartisan bill to cut costs for nuclear power plant construction. Specifically, the Build Nuclear with Local Materials Act requires the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to issue a rule allowing the use of commercial-grade concrete and steel […]

Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) and Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) announced a co-sponsored measure to suspend U.S. senators' pay during a government shutdown. Sen. Moody’s recent resolution is part of an overall effort to "bring back sanity in Washington, D.C.," cracking down on government shutdowns and the lack of repercussions placed on federal lawmakers. “It’s astounding […]

U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolos (R-Fla.) called out the federal government’s “failed energy policies, poor monetary decisions”, and over expenditure, as contributors to the rise in inflation and consumer goods amongst American families during a House Financial Services Committee markup. During the meeting, the Florida Congressman called for stronger congressional oversight and economic policies to bolster […]

Representative Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) has introduced a bill designed to improve access to urgent mental health care for veterans. The Never Fight Alone Act ensures that veterans can access these services through community providers, protects veterans' right to choose their mental health care provider, reduces approval delays, and requires congressional approval before any changes to […]

The Trump administration will temporarily halt Medicare enrollment by new home health and hospice providers amid concerns about rampant healthcare fraud, an exclusive report by Reuters revealed. The nationwide suspension comes after the U.S. State Attorney’s office, in a joint effort with Vice President (VP) J.D. Vance's anti-fraud task force, announced the arrest of 8 healthcare […]

The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) is canceling a Biden administration rule that sought to place public land conservation prioritization on par with oil drilling, grazing, and other extractive industries on vast government-owned properties. The rescission comes as the Trump administration pulls back restrictions on these industries in efforts to promote domestic drilling, logging, […]

During a phone interview with CBS News, President Donald Trump said he will begin efforts to suspend the federal gas tax “for a period of time.” "I think it's a great idea," President Trump said. "Yup, we're going to take off the gas tax for a period of time, and when gas goes down, we'll […]

During an Oval Office ceremony, President Donald Trump announced new maternal healthcare resources for expectant mothers. “In recognition of this ambitious agenda – to support American mothers –, today we are announcing a new website that is online right now, it's Moms.gov,” President Trump unveiled during the ceremony. According to the Department of Health and […]

Canvas, a Learning Management System (LMS) used by thousands of schools and universities across the country, has restored its services after being taken down amid students’ Finals Weeks following a cybersecurity incident. From Florida International University (FIU) to Miami Dade College (MDC), Broward County Public Schools (BCPS), and the University of Miami (UM), students across […]

The U.S. State Department will revoke the passports of parents who owe more than $2,500 in child support. According to The Associated Press (AP), the agency informed the outlet that beginning May 8, 2026, the department will focus on revoking the passports of any person who owes $100,000 or more. The arrears threshold would apply […]

The state of Florida is reportedly in conversation with the Trump administration to close down U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center “Alligator Alcatraz,” according to a report from The New York Times (The Times). Talks between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the state began after the agency deemed the migrant detention […]

President Donald Trump issued an executive order restoring the Presidential Physical Fitness Award, as part of the Trump administration’s effort to revive annual physical fitness exams in schools nationwide. According to The Associated Press (AP), the award is tied to the Presidential Fitness Test – a public-school benchmark established in 1966 that was retired under […]

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is dropping its “fast-track” training program used for new Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recruits. According to Politico, two administration officials and a person close to ICE confirmed the overhaul of the streamlined program, adding that DHS plans to certify and deploy veteran agents to the field. The officials […]

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the launch of a new effort to help Americans shift away from relying on psychiatric prescriptions, including antidepressants. “Today, we take clear and decisive action to confront our nation’s mental health crisis by addressing the overuse of […]

The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) restored access to the abortion pill, Mifepristone, provisionally halting a lower court decision that would have limited its availability nationwide. According to NBC News, Justice Samuel Alito, one of the conservative judges in the panel, signed two brief orders ruling that the New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision […]

Senator Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) announced a bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act aimed at cracking down on equipment used to manufacture illicit drugs. During a press conference in Miami, Fla., Sen. Moody joined alongside law enforcement and local officials to announce the Preventing Rogue Equipment for Synthetic Substances (PRESS) Act. “To stop the manufacturing […]

Pharmaceutical and biotech giant Amgen is announcing a massive investment in Puerto Rico, a move that can be attributed to the tax cuts implemented by President Donald Trump. Amgen has announced that an additional $300 million will be allocated to expand its biologics manufacturing facility in Juncos, boosting workforce development and creating hundreds of construction […]