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The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruled against a federal ban prohibiting casual drug users from owning guns, effectively barring the federal government from restricting gun rights to marijuana users. In a unanimous decision, the justices ruled in favor of Ali Danial Hemani, a Texas man charged by federal prosecutors after the Federal Bureau of Investigation […]

U.S. Vice President (VP) JD Vance affirmed that the U.S.-Iran peace deal “is already bearing real fruits for the American people,” citing the drop in gas prices to below $4 a gallon following President Donald Trump’s signing of the agreement. During a press briefing, VP Vance spoke about the recent Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between […]

Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) has called the President of Cuba, Miguel Diaz-Canel, “desperate” after the leader announced governmental reforms allowing private investment into the island. “He no longer knows what to invent to prolong his political agony,” Congresswoman Salazar wrote on X. Salazar called out the dictatorship’s contradictory efforts to “save itself” through these […]

Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) has called out the federal government, blaming Congress for the affordability crisis in the U.S., after a new report indicates that U.S. “starter homes” across hundreds of cities have skyrocketed in price. $21,000 Home in 1970 vs. $1 Million Home in 2026 The Florida Senator highlighted the stark difference in home […]

Tropical Storm Arthur: The First Named Storm Of 2026 Hurricane Season The National Hurricane Center announced the first named tropical storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season... READ MORE.   Gubernatorial Candidate David Jolly: "Another week, another sign that people across our state are ready for a new direction." Florida GOP: "Floridians are leaving the […]

Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper, Levy County Sheriff Bobby McCallum Endorse Jay Collins for Governor Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper and Levy County Sheriff Bobby McCallum announced their endorsements... READ MORE.         State Rep. Alex Andrade: "I had no idea that @JayCollinsFL had a prosthetic leg until he yanked it off and […]

The National Hurricane Center announced the first named tropical storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, Tropical Storm Arthur. "Tropical Storm Arthur is expected to produce rainfall totals of 5 to 10 inches, with isolated higher totals near 20 inches, through” early June 19, 2026, along a large part of the U.S. coast of the […]

U.S. Department of Education (ED) Secretary Linda McMahon announced that ED will transfer oversight of special education and civil rights to other agencies to “strengthen” both federal agencies. As part of the Trump Administration’s efforts to scale back “federal micromanagement where it hinders success,” ED will partner with the Department of Health and Human Services […]

The U.S. and Iran are scheduled to formally sign their interim “peace deal” on June 19, 2026, launching 60 days of negotiations between the two nations to end the current conflict in the Middle East and enact stricter stipulations on Iran’s nuclear program. Here are some of the pivotal points laid out in the 14-point […]

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials announced that it has moved all detainees held in its Florida immigration detention center, which is known as “Alligator Alcatraz.” “As we enter into hurricane season, ICE and the state of Florida have moved illegal aliens from the soft sided facility. For the safety of the illegal alien […]

Florida GOP to Host District 19, District 25 Congressional Debates at Sunshine State Showdown The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) announced it will host... READ MORE. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava: "@iflymia is being reimagined, and the transformation is already underway." State Rep. Fentrice Driskell: "Hate has no place in our community, full stop. […]

Surfside Mayor Shlomo Danzinger Endorses Jay Collins for Governor Surfside Mayor Shlomo Danzinger announced his endorsement of Lt. Gov. Jay Collins... READ MORE.         Rep. Gus Bilirakis: "Congratulations to the outstanding students from Florida’s 12th Congressional District who have earned appointments to our nation’s prestigious military service academies." Congressional Candidate Luther Luke […]

The state of Florida is suing the social media platform TikTok for allegedly violating the state’s law prohibiting access to social media for children under 14. In the ‌lawsuit, filed in state court in St. Lucie County, Florida, Attorney General James Uthmeier accused the platform of failing to require 14- and 15-year-olds to acquire parental […]

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), in partnership with local Washington, D.C., law enforcement, thwarted an alleged plot to attack the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Freedom 250 Event. According to unsealed court documents, nineteen individuals were involved in a chat discussing the planned attack, which included flying explosives-laden drones and shooters to fire at panicked […]

Florida Republican Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody, alongside several elected officials and Jewish community members, urged the Tampa Sports Authority to cancel Ye's (formerly Kanye West) upcoming concerts on June  26 and 28, 2026, at Raymond James Stadium, citing concerns over the controversial artist’s history of antisemitic remarks and actions. Sen. Scott's Letter to […]

Progressives Appear to Attack Trump Ally Casey Askar in Support of Belinda Keiser An anonymous political website attacking congressional candidate and Trump ally Casey Askar appears to... READ MORE.   Republican Party of Florida Chair: "Excited to get to work electing our great Attorney General @JamesUthmeierFL!" Broward GOP: "Florida is taking bold action to cut […]

U.S. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) expressed her support for the Jewish community and disdain for antisemitism by announcing her co-sponsorship of the Jewish American Security Act. The bill aims to fortify federal efforts to combat antisemitism across the U.S. and to protect the Jewish community. “Antisemitism has no place in the United States. It […]

Byron Donalds Highlights Plan Ensuring Students Read at Grade Level by Third Grade Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) launched his “Read to Succeed” education initiative to... READ MORE.         Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner: "In case you missed it: I’m proud to earn the endorsement of the Fraternal Order of […]