Republican candidate Hilary Holley won the special election for Florida House District 51, defeating Democrat Edwin Pérez and keeping the seat under Republican control. With nearly all precincts reporting, Holley secured about 55% of the vote. The outcome means Democrats were unable to gain a seat they had hoped to flip during a midterm election … Read more
A scenic helicopter tour turned deadly Thursday afternoon when an Airborne Aviation aircraft slammed into the ocean near Kalalau Beach on Kauai’s remote Na Pali Coast. The chopper, carrying one pilot and four passengers, went down about 100 yards offshore around 3:45 p.m. local time after reports flooded in via text-to-911. Kauai police confirmed three … Read more
The Supreme Court of the United States issued a 6–3 decision in Zorn v. Linton, reinforcing the legal standard for qualified immunity and siding with a Vermont police officer. The ruling overturned a lower court decision that had denied immunity, emphasizing that officers are generally protected from civil liability unless they violate clearly established law. … Read more
TRUMP DROPS TRUTH BOMB ON MINNESOTA WELFARE FRAUD: “MINNESOTA IS SOMALIA ORIENTED” President Donald Trump unloaded on the massive welfare scam ripping off American taxpayers during a White House cabinet meeting Thursday, spotlighting billions stolen in Minnesota thanks to Vice President JD Vance’s new anti-fraud task force. “If we would solve half the problem… we … Read more
Senate Republicans are working on a proposal to fund most operations within the Department of Homeland Security while excluding certain programs tied to enforcement and removal activities under Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The plan is part of an effort to address a partial government shutdown that has affected DHS operations for several weeks. Lawmakers from … Read more
More than a dozen Democratic senators joined Republicans in voting to confirm David Perdue as ambassador to China, highlighting a moment of bipartisan agreement in the Senate. The vote cleared the threshold needed to advance, reflecting the importance of the role amid ongoing trade and national security concerns between the United States and China. The … Read more
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Democratic member of Congress from Florida, is set to appear before the House Ethics Committee in a rare public hearing that could have significant consequences for her political future. The proceeding comes as she faces a separate federal criminal case, adding to the seriousness of the situation and drawing national attention. Federal … Read more
Donald Trump said Iran has made what he described as a goodwill gesture during ongoing talks aimed at reducing tensions. According to his remarks, Iranian officials allowed several oil tankers to move through the Strait of Hormuz, which he interpreted as a signal that negotiations may be progressing. Trump explained that the initial movement involved … Read more
Israel carried out a targeted strike that killed Alireza Tangsiri, a senior Iranian military figure linked to recent tensions in the region. The strike reportedly took place in Bandar Abbas, a key location near the Strait of Hormuz. Israeli officials said the operation was aimed at disrupting strategic military leadership tied to maritime activity. Tangsiri … Read more
Donald Trump issued a warning to Iran, urging its leadership to move quickly toward negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing conflict. In public remarks, he emphasized the urgency of reaching an agreement and cautioned that delays could lead to further escalation. His comments reflect growing pressure as tensions continue into a fourth week. According to … Read more
