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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 […]

Casey Askar Lands Coveted Collier County Sheriff Rambosk's Endorsement The Republican congressional primary contest in Florida's 22nd District is in full swing... READ MORE.   Rep. Darren Soto: "Excited and proud to cheer on the astronauts selected by @NASA to fly on the @NASAArtemis III mission—including the two mission specialists, Frank Rubio and Andre Douglas, […]

David Jolly Announces Gwen Graham as Running Mate David Jolly has announced Gwen Graham as his running mate... READ MORE.         Rep. Gus Bilirakis: "Hardworking Americans who put in extra hours deserve to keep more of what they earn. That's why I supported the Working Families Tax Cut Act, including a provision […]

Florida State Sen. Shevrin “Shev” Jones (D) commemorated his U.S. congressional campaign’s achievement of reaching $100,000 in donations in 24 hours. “Within the first 24 hours of us launching our campaign, we have raised $100,000. Not because of special interests, but because of everyday people,” Jones shared in a video posted on X. “Because they […]

David Jolly has announced Gwen Graham as his running mate, and the political world is buzzing. Jolly, who formerly served as U.S. Rep. for Florida's 13th district as a Republican, has enlisted former U.S. Rep. for Florida's 2nd district as his pick for lieutenant governor. In a video posted on social media, Jolly commented that […]

President Donald Trump signed the Secure America Act – the $70 billion budget reconciliation bill funding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through the end of the second Trump administration. “We’ll give the heroes of ICE and Border Patrol – and that’s what they are. They’re heroes for what […]