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Former FBI Director James Comey surrendered to law enforcement a day after a federal grand jury indicted him for allegedly making threats against President Donald Trump. The indictment marks the second time Comey will be prosecuted by the second Trump administration’s Justice Department (DOJ). According to CBS News, the indictment charges Comey with one count […]

A commercial flight from the U.S. to Venezuela took off for the first time in nearly seven years, a historic effort between the two nations as they continue to bolster economic ties following the arrest of deposed former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. According to CNN, the inaugural American Airlines flight is expected to last just […]

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order that aims to broaden access to retirement plans for workers whose employers don’t provide one, according to White House officials who spoke with Semafor. Under the plan, the Trump administration will integrate its initiative with the Saver’s Match – a legislation passed in 2022 that […]

Byron Donalds Praises DeSantis Over Congressional Redistricting Measures Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) praised Gov. Ron DeSantis... READ MORE. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "Attention America: John Thune has said he will not support a CBDC ban in any of the legislation we send over. He also has said No Save America." Rep. […]

According to an unsealed indictment, federal prosecutors in New York City charged several current and former Mexican government officials, including the governor of Sinaloa, with drug trafficking and weapons offenses. U.S. officials accused the Mexican officials with conspiring with the Sinaloa Cartel to import large amounts of illicit narcotics into the U.S. in exchange for […]

Florida Senate Passes Congressional Redistricting Map, Heads to DeSantis  The Florida Senate passed a bill approving the state's new congressional redistricting map... READ MORE. Rep. Gus Bilirakis Announces Re-Election Campaign "I'm proud of what I've accomplished for Florida families this term, and I look forward to building on that success, which is why I'm running […]

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified in front of the House Armed Services Committee to discuss the Pentagon’s proposed budget and the Trump administration’s goals in the Middle East amid the current conflict between the U.S. and Iran. Also questioned were Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Dan Caine, and Jules Hurst III, the […]

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) has landed itself in controversy after a hacked email was distributed, directed at "minorities" and including racist and antisemitic language. The email, which had the N-word in the subject line and which allegedly came from "Campus Administration," was directed at “minorities” and announced that “effective immediately, all Jewish individuals and Black […]

House Republicans are fighting against “kill-switch” technology on new vehicles aimed at detecting impaired driving, potentially limiting and preventing vehicle operation when impairment is detected. The opposition to the provision comes amid intraparty clashes over surveillance powers related to Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), as lawmakers grow concerned over privacy and […]

The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) issued a landmark decision that struck down a Louisiana voting map. The ruling weakens the impact of a pivotal Voting Rights Act provision, while possibly giving Republicans a leg up in the 2026 Midterm elections. In a 6-3 ruling, the justices found that Louisiana’s newly redrawn congressional map was an […]

The U.S. House of Representatives is set to convene to vote on five legislative proposals advanced by the United States House Committee on Rules: the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, the PROTECT Kids Act, a budget reconciliation for immigration enforcement funding, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025, and […]

'Political Shenanigans': DeSantis Slams House for not Filing AI, Vaccine Bills Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized House Speaker Danny "Daniel" Perez (R-Miami) and members of the House Legislature... READ MORE. This Saturday, Aetna participated in Epilepsy Awareness Day at Walt Disney World. Aetna’s participation brings epilepsy awareness and education to the community. - Photo Courtesy of Aetna Better […]

Florida Senate Again Passes AI Bill of Rights, House Approval Dead The Florida Senate passed a bill to provide consumer protections and safeguards... READ MORE.         Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "American people > Glyphosate." Florida GOP: "Happy Birthday, Lieutenant Governor @JayCollins!" Senator Rick Scott: "Let's face facts: The Democrats are DESTROYING America." […]

President Donald Trump and his national security team have expressed dissatisfaction and skepticism towards Iran’s latest proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to several U.S. officials. According to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), during a meeting with aides, President Trump remarked that Iran is not dealing in good faith. […]

The Trump administration fired all 22 members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation (NSF), according to ex-board members and federal officials. According to The Guardian, members of the National Science Board received an email over the weekend “on behalf of President Donald J Trump” from the Presidential Personnel Office informing them […]

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a motion demanding that a U.S. Judge withdraw an injunction that ruled that President Donald Trump could not build his planned White House ballroom project without Congressional authorization. The motion comes after the DOJ urged the National Trust for Historic Preservation to drop its lawsuit. The Trust is […]

The Trump administration’s immigration agenda has allowed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain “legal immigrants, including refugees, parolees, and spouses of US citizens”, by suspending green card approvals, a recently published analysis by the Cato Institute reveals. According to the libertarian think tank, the halt in legal permanent residence processing by the Department of […]

Stetson University POLL: Byron Donalds with Moderate Lead in Governor's Race A recent poll by Stetson University’s Center for Public Opinion Research (CPOR)... READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "We should not wait for Congress to protect children and to ensure Big Tech companies are accountable for harm they cause our people." Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: […]