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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 […]

It has been an eventful and historic week for the U.S. so far this summer. Amid the lead-up to the 250th U.S. birthday, several historic achievements have taken place across the country, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the NBA Finals, National Flag Day, President Donald Trump's birthday, and UFC Freedom 250. U.S. Makes History […]

107 days after the launch of “Operation Epic Fury,” the U.S. and Iran have agreed on an interim “Peace Deal,” declaring the “immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon,” according to the lead mediator between the two nations and prime minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif. “The official signing ceremony […]

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) announced that she will be introducing a House resolution aimed at voiding President Donald Trump’s impeachment during his first term in office. Paulina Luna Argues Ties Between Russia & Trump "Never Happened" In a statement via X, Congresswoman Paulina Luna argues that the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) findings of […]

DeSantis Pushes for Republican Gubernatorial Debate at Sunshine State Showdown Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized the Republican Party of Florida for... READ MORE.   Rep. Kat Cammack: "A warrant shouldn’t be controversial." Rep. Vern Buchanan: "The 2026 @FIFAWorldCup has kicked off, and we’re hosting seven matches right here in the Sunshine State!." State Rep. Angie Nixon: […]

Florida Fraternal Order of Police Endorses Paul Renner for Governor The Florida Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) announced its endorsement of... READ MORE.         Congressional Candidate Elliot Rodriguez: "South Florida is ready to help turn the page and build a brighter future for our state." Gubernatorial Candidate David Jolly: "If we lead […]

Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez (R-Fla.) has fired back at Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel’s statements against the U.S.’s recent sanctions on Cuba’s state-owned gas company Unión Cuba-Petróleo (CUPET), known as CUPET. “Imperial perversity knows no bounds,” Diaz-Canel wrote on X. “After prohibiting any country that tries to supply fuel to Cuba, they now target CUPET to […]

Pakistan’s prime minister Shebaz Sharif confirmed that “a final, agreed-upon text of the peace deal” between the U.S. and Iran has officially been reached, with the country working closely with both parties to finalize the “next steps.” “Peace has never been this close as it is now,” Sharif affirmed in his statement on X. Sharif’s […]

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the seizure of two websites used to create thousands of sexual and nude artificial intelligence (AI) deepfakes, in a joint effort with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). DOJ & DHS Successfully Seize Deepfake Sites Through TAKE IT Down Act According to a DOJ press release, CFAKE.com and […]

Nearly a year after its original announcement, the Trump Mobile T1 – The Trump Organization’s first smartphone as part of its new phone service and smartphone company, Trump Mobile – appears to be a “Gold Painted HTC U24 Pro.” T1 Identical To a Taiwanese Smartphone Made in China The electronics repair guide and parts website […]

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava Endorses David Jolly for Governor Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly announced he has been endorsed by... READ MORE.   Secretary Marco Rubio: "The whole idea of America is audacious." Congressional Candidate Luther Luke Campbell: "Politics has become a game of greed, power, and self-preservation. The people are tired of […]

Friend or Foe?: Milei Government Appears to be Artificially Overcharging American Hidrovia Users The Floridian was the first to report significant China risk in the Argentine tender for... READ MORE.         State Rep. Fentrice Driskell: "I’m honored to officially qualify for the ballot as a candidate for State Senate District 16!" Gubernatorial […]

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Faster Labor Contracts Act (FLCA). The bill, sponsored by Reps. Donald Norcross (D-N.J.) and Pete Stauber (R–Minn.), aims to “accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor Relations Act.” In a 230-193 vote, the Democratic-led legislation passed with cross-party line support from 20 congressional Republicans. How It Works […]

President Donald Trump affirmed that the U.S. will strike Iran “VERY HARD,” additionally threatening to take over the Islamic Republic’s main oil hub, Kharg Island, “in the not too distant future.” “The United States will be hitting Iran (Whose Navy, Air Force, Radar, Anti Aircraft, and all other forms of Defense, together with most of […]