Greg Steube Introduces Articles of Impeachment Against Judge Who Released Plane Hijacker from ICE Custody

Greg Steube Introduces Articles of Impeachment Against Judge Who Released Plane Hijacker from ICE Custody

Grayson Bakich
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July 17, 2026
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) has introduced articles of impeachment against Senior District Judge for the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, John E. Steele, for ordering the release of a convicted plane hijacker from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody. The Context In 2003, Maikel Guerra Morales, a Cuban national, hijacked […]
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Mike Haridopolos, Ashley Moody Introduce Bill to Update Space-Related Infrastructure

Mike Haridopolos, Ashley Moody Introduce Bill to Update Space-Related Infrastructure

Grayson Bakich
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July 16, 2026
Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) and Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) have teamed up to introduce a bicameral bill updating the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) infrastructure to maintain spacefaring dominance. What the Bill Does and Why It's Needed As the commercial space industry advances rapidly, NASA is lagging behind, even as demand continues to grow. […]
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U.S. Military Will Begin Testosterone Deficiency Treatment

U.S. Military Will Begin Testosterone Deficiency Treatment

Joseph Quesada
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July 16, 2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the U.S. military will begin screening service members for “testosterone deficiency” to ensure that troops have the right hormonal levels to perform at their “absolute best.” In a statement on X, titled “The High-T Department of War,” Secretary Hegseth confirms that active-duty members aged 30 or older will receive […]
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Sen. Scott Cosponsors Bill Tackling Foreign Influence In U.S. Drug Supply Chains

Sen. Scott Cosponsors Bill Tackling Foreign Influence In U.S. Drug Supply Chains

Joseph Quesada
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July 16, 2026
U.S. Senate Aging Committee Chairman Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) has co-sponsored a bipartisan bill cracking down on both foreign influence and control in U.S. pharmaceutical supply chains. Alongside Minority Ranking Member Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and committee member Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Sen. Scott introduced the Pharmaceutical Investment Oversight and Accountability Act. The legislation aims […]
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Greg Steube Introduces Bill Restricting Automatic Birthright Citizenship

Greg Steube Introduces Bill Restricting Automatic Birthright Citizenship

Grayson Bakich
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July 15, 2026
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) has introduced legislation restricting the automatic grant of birthright citizenship to anyone born in the United States. What the Bill Does Rep. Steube's Birthright Citizenship Limits for Aliens and Illegal Migrants (CLAIM) Act clarifies that birthright citizenship is not automatically granted when neither parent is a U.S. citizen or national, and […]
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Man Struck By Semi-Truck After Fleeing From ICE in Florida

Man Struck By Semi-Truck After Fleeing From ICE in Florida

Joseph Quesada
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July 15, 2026
A Mexican national was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer after allegedly attempting to flee from an encounter with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in St. Augustine, Florida. According to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Sgt. Dylan Bryan, the incident took place in the parking lot of a gas station and convenience store. The Mexican […]
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ICE Agents Ordered To Halt Most Vehicle Stops After Two Deaths

ICE Agents Ordered To Halt Most Vehicle Stops After Two Deaths

Joseph Quesada
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July 14, 2026
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials have been ordered to immediately refrain from conducting vehicle stops during enforcement operations nationwide. The directive comes after the deaths of two foreign nationals at the hands of immigration agents took place less than a week apart. Both victims were shot and killed during vehicle stops. According to […]
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440,000 Floridians Left ACA Marketplace After Tax Credits Expired

440,000 Floridians Left ACA Marketplace After Tax Credits Expired

Joseph Quesada
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July 14, 2026
The State of Florida has experienced the largest drop in Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollment in 2026 across the U.S. The new data from the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) comes after enhanced tax credits under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) expired. 440,000 Floridian Exodus According to the data, more […]
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Maria Elvira Salazar Celebrates 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Becoming Law

Maria Elvira Salazar Celebrates 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Becoming Law

Grayson Bakich
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July 13, 2026
Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) celebrated the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act becoming law over the weekend. The Context The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is a bipartisan effort, originally introduced by Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), to make homebuying easier and more affordable for Americans through numerous provisions that […]
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Byron Donalds Lays Out Vision for Education in Florida

Byron Donalds Lays Out Vision for Education in Florida

Grayson Bakich
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July 10, 2026
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) laid out his vision for Florida's education policy should he win the 2026 gubernatorial election in November during a recent appearance on Fox News's Hannity. Elementary School Policy Rep. Donalds began by explaining, "We want to make sure that our young kids, by the time they reach third grade, are all reading […]
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Marco Rubio Secures Pardoned Sex Offender's Deportation

Marco Rubio Secures Pardoned Sex Offender's Deportation

Joseph Quesada
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July 10, 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked the legal status of a Laotian national “convicted of repeatedly sexually abusing a 10-year-old girl in the state of Minnesota” after Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz pardoned the sexual offender as he was set to be deported. According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), on June 11, 2026, the […]
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Trump Requests SCOTUS Rehear Birthright Citizenship Case

Trump Requests SCOTUS Rehear Birthright Citizenship Case

Joseph Quesada
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July 9, 2026
President Donald Trump announced that he will request the U.S. Supreme Court to rehear the case involving his executive order restricting birthright citizenship, following its ruling against the president’s bid. “This miscarriage of justice will destroy America if they don’t change their absolutely insane decision,” President Trump wrote on Truth Social, arguing that the high […]
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Appeals Court Strikes Down Florida's Stop WOKE Act, Opens Door To SCOTUS

Appeals Court Strikes Down Florida's Stop WOKE Act, Opens Door To SCOTUS

Joseph Quesada
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July 8, 2026
A federal appeals court struck down parts of Florida’s “Stop the Wrongs to Our Kids and Employees (WOKE) Act,” deeming the law’s effort to censor public higher-education instruction a violation of the First Amendment. The 2-1 decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit upheld a district court’s preliminary injunction against the bill, calling […]
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DOGE Shuts Down; Saves $214 Billion and Cuts More Than 260,000 Jobs

DOGE Shuts Down; Saves $214 Billion and Cuts More Than 260,000 Jobs

Joseph Quesada
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July 7, 2026
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reached its scheduled termination date on Jul. 4, 2026. “While the formal mission of DOGE has come to an end, the mission to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse will continue. Good stewardship of taxpayer dollars and accountable government are not temporary initiatives,” the agency wrote on X. “We hope those […]
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Trump Administration Allegedly Disclosed Iranian Asylum Seekers Information To Iran

Trump Administration Allegedly Disclosed Iranian Asylum Seekers Information To Iran

Joseph Quesada
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July 7, 2026
The Iranian American Legal Defense Fund (IALDF) filed a lawsuit alleging that the Trump administration has been sharing confidential information of Iranian asylum seekers with the Islamic Republic of Iran. According to the complaint, the IALDF alleges that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the Department of State began […]
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White House Launches Trump Accounts: Investment Accounts for Children

White House Launches Trump Accounts: Investment Accounts for Children

Joseph Quesada
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July 6, 2026
The Trump administration has launched Trump Accounts, a tax-advantaged investment account specifically for children under 18 designed to facilitate “long-term financial security.” “The American Dream belongs to every child, and today we are equipping the next generation to claim their rightful share,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent affirmed during an Oval Office ceremony for the program. […]
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ICE Apprehends 10,000 People Across 5 Day Period

ICE Apprehends 10,000 People Across 5 Day Period

Joseph Quesada
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July 3, 2026
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) apprehended 10,000 individuals over the course of five days at the end of June 2026, according to sources familiar with the matter. This revelation comes after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reportedly shifted its approach to arrests, transitioning from high-profile immigration crackdowns in major U.S. cities to quieter […]
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KOSA Act Sponsor Rep. Bilirakis Celebrates KIDS Act's Passage

KOSA Act Sponsor Rep. Bilirakis Celebrates KIDS Act's Passage

Joseph Quesada
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July 3, 2026
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act, a landmark package bill aimed at “better protect[ing] children and teenagers from the growing dangers they face online,” such as social media and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chatbots. House Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee Chairman Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) commemorated the […]
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