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According to public records, President Donald Trump cast a mail-in ballot in Florida’s special election despite his public outcry against the voting method and his efforts to restrict the practice. Records from the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections show that President Trump voted by mail in a special election for Florida’s 87th district statehouse […]

The U.S. Senate is finalizing an agreement to advance the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) funding stalemate and end the partial government shutdown that has stretched for nearly six weeks. The impasse has affected several agencies, including the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). A group of Senate Republicans met with President Donald Trump at the White […]

The U.S. Senate confirmed Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Monday, marking him the second secretary to lead the department during President Donald Trump’s second term. Sen.Mullin's confirmation follows DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s firing amid increased public backlash over the Trump administration’s efforts at immigration enforcement and […]

Secretary Marco Rubio Testifies in Federal Corruption Case in Miami MIAMI — Secretary of State Marco Rubio will testify Tuesday morning in the federal trial of  former Congressman David Rivera, who has been accused of secretly lobbying for the...READ MORE Florida GOP Issues Final Voting Push Ahead of Three State Elections The Republican Party of Florida […]

President Donald Trump revealed that his ultimatum for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure would be postponed for five days amid “good and productive” talks between the U.S. and Tehran. President Trump shared that Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, his two presidential envoys, began […]

A bipartisan bill was introduced in the U.S. Senate on Monday seeking to prohibit prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket from listing or accepting transactions related to sporting events and “casino-style games” such as slot machines, video poker, blackjack, and bingo. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that the bill, co-sponsored by Sens. Adam Schiff […]

Florida Lawmakers Call out 'Deadbeat' Spain for Not Paying it's Debts The country of Spain has long been known for its paella, flamenco, sangria, among other things... READ MORE.         Gubernatorial Candidate David Jolly: "One of the best parts of this campaign is having real conversations with Floridians about the challenges we […]

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments today in a case from Mississippi involving the state’s law that allows the counting of mail ballots arriving at election offices after Election Day, leaving the conservative majority skeptical of the potential of voting fraud. The court challenge could affect voters in 13 other states, including Washington, D.C., which […]

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were deployed to U.S. airports today after President Donald Trump announced that he would deploy hundreds of immigration officers to help supplement the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The move comes amid a partial government shutdown that has led to TSA staff working without pay and long lines at security […]

CPAC Hungary Delivers Media Boost for PM Victor Orbán BUDAPEST— The highly anticipated 2026 CPAC Hungary took place and the sponsors of the event... READ MORE.   Florida House Democrats: “DeSantis rejects gas tax pause! This would save Floridians $.25/gal, despite the fact that Fl did it in 2022 (right before his re-election).” Rep. Carlos […]

A newly released report indicates that officers at the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in Manhattan, N.Y., were dumping an “unusual” amount of shredded material just days after Epstein’s death. The report comes from The Miami Herald, which analyzed thousands of documents by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) related to deceased financier and convicted child […]

Schlapp Dismisses 'Insulting' Claim That 'Evil Jews' in Israel Made President Trump Attack Iran BUDAPEST— During a media event prior to the kick off of CPAC Hungary in Budapest... READ MORE.         Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar: "They say we stand on the shoulder of giants and @RosLehtinen is truly a colossus of […]

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Shultz (D-Fla.) recently spoke with CNN to address the current war in Iran, commenting on the Trump administration’s handling of the conflict and on the possibility of President Donald Trump deploying ground troops into the Islamic Republic. In a social media post on X, Rep. Shultz shared a clip of her speaking […]

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Friday that the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Puerto Rican-based Nodus International Bank (Nodus Bank), Tomás Niembro Concha, pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit both a multimillion-dollar wire fraud scheme and to evade U.S.-imposed sanctions on Venezuela. “The defendant abused his position as CEO, turning the […]

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a federal lawsuit against Harvard University on Mar. 20, alleging that the school violated a federal civil rights law by discriminating against Jewish and Israeli students. The DOJ claims that since the Hamas attacks on Oct. 7, 2023, the university has allowed antisemitic groups of students, faculty, and […]

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the death of a 19-year-old Mexican migrant at a county jail in Florida that has been holding immigrant detainees, according to The Associated Press (The AP). The AP revealed that Royer Perez-Jimenez’s death on Monday is the 46th death reported under ICE custody since the beginning of President Donald […]

Rick Scott Questions Democrats' Opposition to 'Bipartisan' SAVE America Act During a Senate GOP press conference, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) did not hold back in rebuking Democrats' opposition to the SAVE America Act... READ MORE.   Rep. Byron Donalds: “For decades, Florida condo owners and borrowers were harshly subject to a 25% down payment. This […]

DeSantis Rebukes Grady Judd on Illegal Immigration Enforcement While speaking at a news conference in Bradenton, Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed back on Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd... READ MORE.         Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "Florida doesn't need another politician, it needs a warrior." State Rep. Angie Nixon: "If you supported @JohnFetterman and […]