Member of Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission ousted in dispute over antisemitism

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 12, 2026. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, National Politics, Network, News, Politics.

By PETER SMITH, Associated Press A member of the federal Religious Liberty Commission has been ousted after a hearing this week that featured tense exchanges on the definition of antisemitism. The ousted member, Carrie Prejean Boller, had defended prominent commentator Candace Owens, who routinely shares antisemitic conspiracy theories. Prejean Boller, a model turned conservative activist, denied that Owens had ever said anything antisemitic, quoted a Bible verse that attributed the death of Jesus to Jews and pushed back on the idea that some people mask antisemitism in their criticism of...

Grand jury refuses to indict Democratic lawmakers in connection with illegal military orders video

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 11, 2026. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, National News, News, Politics, Social.

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and ERIC TUCKER WASHINGTON (AP) — A grand jury in Washington refused Tuesday to indict Democratic lawmakers in connection with a video in which they urged U.S. military members to resist “illegal orders,” according to a person familiar with the matter. The Justice Department opened an investigation into the video featuring Democratic Sens. Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin and four other Democratic lawmakers urging U.S. service members to follow established military protocols and reject orders they believe to be unlawful. All the lawmakers previously served in the...

When conflict meets competition: Trump’s immigration agenda roils opening days of Winter Olympics

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 10, 2026. Posted in 2026 Winter Olympics, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, National Politics, Network, News, Olympics, Politics, Sports.

By STEVEN SLOAN and EDDIE PELLS LIVIGNO, Italy (AP) — As the Winter Olympics opened in Milan, Vice President JD Vance hailed the competition as “one of the few things that unites the entire country.” That unity didn’t last long. The early days of the Milan Cortina Games have been roiled by the tumultuous political debate in the U.S. American athletes have faced persistent questions about President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration enforcement agenda and their comfort in representing a country whose policies are increasingly controversial on the world stage. FILE – Hunter Hess, of the...

Gun-control advocates blast Florida Attorney General for refusing to defend concealed carry law

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 10, 2026. Posted in Crime and Public Safety, Florida News, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Local News, News, Politics, Social.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier asked an appeals court to uphold a teenager’s right to carry a concealed weapon even after a Broward judge last year declared the ban constitutional, all but handing another victory to gun-rights supporters who have tried to make it easier to buy and carry firearms in the Sunshine State. Uthmeier’s office is legally responsible for representing the state in appeals, but in this case he is siding against state prosecutors who say the law is still on the books and should be enforced. The Broward State Attorney’s Office asked Uthmeier’s office for...

Judge orders Trump administration to bring back 3 families deported to Honduras, other countries

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 7, 2026. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, National Politics, Network, News, Politics.

By ELLIOT SPAGAT SAN DIEGO (AP) — A judge says the federal government must return three families hurt by the first Trump administration’s policy of separating parents from the children at the border, saying their deportations in recent months relied on “lies, deception and coercion.” Related Articles Justice Department will allow lawmakers to see unredacted versions of released Epstein files Feds can’t withhold social service funds from 5 Democratic states amid fraud claims, judge rules Judge strikes down old Arizona...

Florida residents file petition asking court to stop DeSantis’ redistricting effort

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 6, 2026. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, News, Politics, Social.

TALLAHASSEE – Lawyers for residents in Broward and Miami-Dade counties have filed a petition challenging Gov. Ron DeSantis’ call for a special session where lawmakers would redraw congressional boundaries mid-decade instead of every 10 years. After months of trying to convince the Legislature to take up redistricting on its own, DeSantis on Jan. 7 called a special five-day session in April for the “purpose of considering legislation relating to the drawing of congressional districts for the State of Florida.” The same day, Secretary of State Cord Byrd, a DeSantis appointee, sent a letter to...

CIA ends publication of its popular World Factbook reference tool

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 5, 2026. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, National Politics, Network, News, Politics.

By DAVID KLEPPER WASHINGTON (AP) — Close the cover on the CIA World Factbook: The spy agency announced Wednesday that after more than 60 years, it is shuttering the popular reference manual. Related Articles Nike faces federal probe over allegations of ‘DEI-related’ discrimination against white workers Epstein files rife with uncensored nudes and victims’ names, despite redaction efforts Plastic surgeons group calls for delaying gender-affirming surgery until age 19 Melania Trump meets with...

Nike faces federal probe over allegations of ‘DEI-related’ discrimination against white workers

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 5, 2026. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, National Politics, Network, News, Politics.

By ALEXANDRA OLSON and CLAIRE SAVAGE NEW YORK (AP) — The federal agency for protecting workers’ civil rights revealed Wednesday that it is investigating sportswear giant Nike for allegedly discriminating against white employees through its diversity policies. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission disclosed the investigation in a motion filed in Missouri federal court demanding that Nike fully comply with a subpoena for information. The EEOC sought the company’s criteria for selecting employees for layoffs, how it tracks and uses worker race and ethnicity data, and information about...

Trump accused of distorting history of Mexican-American War to justify heavy hand in Latin America

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 4, 2026. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, National Politics, Network, News, Politics.

By MEGAN JANETSKY MEXICO CITY (AP) — Historians and observers accused the Trump administration of trying to rewrite American history to justify its own foreign policy decisions toward Latin America by posting a “historically inaccurate” version of the Mexican-American war. Related Articles Federal immigration officials scout warehouses as they eye more detention space Judge: Deal reached to protect identities of Epstein victims in documents release Federal agents must limit tear gas for now at protests outside Portland...

Federal immigration officials scout warehouses as they eye more detention space

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 4, 2026. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, National Politics, Network, News, Politics.

By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH, DAVID A. LIEB and MORGAN LEE Federal immigration officials are scouting warehouses and beginning to purchase some of them to transform into detention and processing facilities. Related Articles Trump accused of distorting history of Mexican-American War to justify heavy hand in Latin America Judge: Deal reached to protect identities of Epstein victims in documents release Federal agents must limit tear gas for now at protests outside Portland ICE building, judge says ...

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