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Artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic has sued the Trump administration following the Pentagon’s announcement last week that it will designate the company and its products as a “supply chain risk” and a threat to national security, additionally banning the use of its products for defense purposes. The two suits, filed respectively in the U.S. District […]
State Secretary Marco Rubio and the Department of State (DoS) announced on Mar. 9, 2026, the designation of the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood (SMB) as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). In addition, the State Department revealed that it “intends to designate the group as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, effective March 16, 2026,” according to the […]
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday reached an agreement with Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, in its antitrust lawsuit, settling claims that the entertainment company holds a monopoly in the live event business, weakening competition and driving up prices for consumers. According to CBS News, “Under the settlement, Live Nation agreed […]
The U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) announced it struck an alleged drug-smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific on Sunday, killing 6 men, as part of the Trump administration’s “Operation Southern Spear” against “narco-terrorists.” In an X post, SOUTHCOM wrote that "intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged […]
U.S., Venezuela Agree to Restore Diplomatic Relations The U.S. Department of State (DoS) announced on March 5, 2026, that the U.S. and the Venezuelan interim government... READ MORE. ANOTHER GROUP CHAT: Embattled Miami GOP Secretary Targets Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, Republican Party in Another Group Chat A second private WhatsApp group chat created by […]
Blaise Ingoglia Awards $1.6M to Bolster Florida Fire Departments During a press conference in Naples, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia announced $1.6 million in awards... READ MORE. State Rep. Angie Nixon: "These folks in charge of our country are embarrassing the hell out of us. It would be hilarious but […]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) told a Court of International Trade judge on Mar. 6, 2026, that it is not capable of complying with his order to refund import tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump last year, which the Supreme Court recently ruled as illegal. In a court filing on Friday, Brandon Lord, the […]
U.S. military investigators believe American forces were responsible for an airstrike on an Iranian girls’ elementary school that killed more than 160 people – mostly children – on Feb. 28, according to two U.S. officials who spoke with Reuters. The officials also confirmed that the probe is still ongoing and has not reached a conclusion. […]
State Secretary Marco Rubio and the Department of State (DoS) announced on Mar. 6, 2026, that it will impose visa restrictions on several senior Rwandan officials who have taken part in driving increased instability in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). “By continuing to support M23 and violating the Washington Accords, these individuals are […]
The U.S. Department of State (DoS) announced on March 5, 2026, that the U.S. and the Venezuelan interim government have “agreed to re-establish diplomatic and consular relations.” In a media note published on the DoS website, the department shared that the agreement “will facilitate our joint efforts to promote stability, support economic recovery, and advance […]
In an interview with NBC News, President Donald Trump reaffirmed his views on “Operation Epic Fury,” stating that he wants to see Tehran's leadership overhauled and that he has a few considerations for a "good leader." "We want to go in and clean out everything," President Trump told the news outlet via phone call. "We […]
Byron Donalds Condemns Racist, Antisemitic Miami GOP Group Chat Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL), who is running for governor of Florida, has sharply condemned racist and antisemitic comments in a private GOP group chat... READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: “Great work by the Florida Senate to stand up for Floridians against abuses by Big Tech!” […]
Florida Senate Passes AI Bill of Rights, House Approval Unlikely The Florida Senate passed a bill to provide consumer protections and safeguards for vulnerable adults and minors against the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI)... READ MORE. State Senator Shevrin Jones: "Miami-Dade County is one of the most diverse communities in the […]
President Donald Trump has let go of his Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem, following increased backlash over her leadership of the agency, including the management of the Trump administration’s immigration operations. In a post on Truth Social, President Trump revealed that he is nominating Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) to take her place […]
Retired U.S. Coast Guard Commander Shay Williams has launched his congressional bid for U.S. House District 14, arguing that “career politicians” like incumbent Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL) should be voted out. Rep. Castor was first elected to U.S. House District 11 in 2007. She served the district until 2013, when the 2010 census gave Florida […]
In an exclusive interview with The Floridian, Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) defended Israel as a key ally against Iran amidst the rise of antisemitic rhetoric in the U.S. As antisemitic rhetoric continues to rise in the country, the Florida senator denounced attacks against Jewish communities in Florida, saying that it is “frustrating that some […]
The White House Office of Communications released a new poll showing increased support for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, a bipartisan bill that aims to fortify American elections against fraud by ensuring that only American citizens vote. “This legislation enjoys overwhelming support from the American people — yet Radical Left Democrat politicians continue […]
On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, the Senate failed to advance a War Powers Resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s executive powers, requiring the president to seek congressional authorization before taking any further action in Iran. The results were 47-53, falling mostly along party lines, with the legislation’s cosponsor, Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), being the […]
