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The U.S. Department of Defense announced the release of “never-before-seen” files related to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP). The release of these documents related to UAPs – formerly, and more infamously known as unidentified flying objects (UFOs) – is part of President Donald Trump’s directive known as the Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters […]

Spanish authorities are preparing to receive more than 140 passengers and crew members on board the Hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius cruise ship. The Dutch-flagged vessel – whose route began in Argentina and was set to Cape Verde – is now headed to the Canary Islands, where health officials confirmed they will perform careful evacuations. The vessel […]

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 […]

Florida, DHS In Talks To Shut Down 'Alligator Alcatraz' The state of Florida is reportedly in conversation with the Trump administration... READ MORE. Attorney General Candidate Jose Javier Rodriguez: "Tampa Bay leaders are joining our campaign because they know Florida needs an Attorney General who fights for families not powerful special interests." Rep. Greg Steube: […]

New Poll Outlining Byron Donalds Potential Negatives has Jay Collins Gaining Significant Traction With Florida's 2026 midterm primary election just over 3 months away... READ MORE.         Governor Ron DeSantis: "The Florida teachers union has filed a lawsuit seeking to strip nearly a million students of the education of their choice. The […]

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 […]

During a closed-door House Oversight Committee hearing, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick confirmed visiting convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s island for "inexplicable" reasons, seven years after he claimed to have cut ties with the now deceased sex criminal. Secretary Lutnick testified in front of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee as part of the […]

Senate and House Democrats have begun an investigation into whether President Donald Trump’s pardons and commutations have been motivated by “pay-to-play dynamics.” The bicameral probe looks into wealthy entrepreneurs who are accused of receiving favorable concessions from the White House in exchange for financial contributions or other forms of influence. According to a CBS News […]

Marco Rubio Confirms 'Operation Epic Fury is Over' Secretary of State Marco Rubio has confirmed the end of “Operation Epic Fury”... READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "We have been sued on the new congressional map by groups represented by lawyers from… …the Southern Poverty Law Center. Glad to see the SPLC is *not* on our […]

Rick Scott, Ashley Moody Endorse Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson for Re-Election Florida Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson shared that he has received endorsements from... READ MORE.         State Rep. Meg Weinberger: "Proud to back my friend @EvanPower for Congress in Florida’s 2nd Congressional District." Republican Party of Florida Chair Evan Power: "Honored to […]

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has launched a criminal leak investigation into The Atlantic journalist, Sara Fitzpatrick, following her “unflattering” coverage of FBI Director Kash Patel’s work habits, according to an exclusive report from MS Now. According to two sources, agents involved in the investigation are part of an insider threats unit based in […]

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 […]

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has confirmed the end of “Operation Epic Fury.” The State Secretary affirmed that the U.S. has achieved its objectives in its military operation against the Islamic Republic, despite not yet securing Iran’s nuclear stockpile. During a White House briefing, Secretary Rubio took on questions from reporters in the midst of […]

Republican Party of Florida to Honor Rick Scott as 'Statesman of the Year' The Republican Party of Florida has named U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) as the 2026 "Statesman of the Year"... READ MORE. Congressional Candidate Jennifer Jenkins: "In 2020, Trump won Brevard by 17 points.
At the same time, we flipped my school board seat […]

Byron Donalds Endorses Ron DeSantis for Attorney General Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) hypothetically endorsed Gov. Ron DeSantis for Attorney General... READ MORE.         Florida GOP: "Proud to announce we've named @ScottforFlorida our 2026 Statesman of the Year." Rep. Greg Steube: "We don’t need to “fix” the H-1B program. […]

An off-duty U.S. Secret Service officer was arrested in Miami, Fla., and charged with indecent exposure after allegedly masturbating in a hotel hallway, according to Miami-Dade County authorities. In a statement issued by the chief of the Secret Service's uniformed division, Richard Macauley confirmed that the officer, identified as John Spillman, 33, was placed on […]

Congressional Candidate for Florida’s 6th District and former Brevard County School Board member Jennifer Jenkins (D-Fla.) has announced her pivot towards Florida’s 8th district, pitting herself against U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolos (R-Fla.)  instead of incumbent Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.). Jenkins announced her transition following Gov. Ron DeSantis’s passage of a new congressional map. The map, re-designed […]