The People’s Olive Branch

In 2019 a laptop belonging to then Vice President's son Hunter Biden, was dropped off at a repair shop. Inside this computer, is alleged to contain many provocative and incriminating photos, emails and additional files. However, what really took the headline news were the released emails by the New York Post, showing that then VP Biden and his son Hunter Biden did in fact communicate about foreign business dealings and transactions that are illegal and criminal in nature.

Charlene Joyce, a lifelong Floridian and community advocate guided by her deep faith and dedication to service, has officially entered the race for Florida State House District 54. With a steadfast belief in restoring traditional values and strengthening the voice of Pasco County families, Joyce’s campaign centers on faith, family, and freedom — the enduring principles that define Florida’s identity. Her announcement marks the beginning of a grassroots movement focused on integrity, accountability, and putting people before politics. Shining The Light met with Candidate Charlene Joyce and Campaign Manager Angel Ramos to obtain information regarding the campaign’s vision, priorities, and commitment to the people of District 54.

Born in Cuba in 1959, Louis came to the United States with his parents and brothers in 1962 on the Freedom Flights, fleeing the oppression that overtook his homeland. From those humble beginnings in West Tampa, where he and his brothers worked as children selling produce on the streets, Louis built a life dedicated to hard work, family, faith, and service to others.

A growing concern among Hillsborough County taxpayers is shedding light on a funding structure surrounding the Raymond James Stadium, home to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Contrary to what was sold to the public during the 1996 sales tax referendum, recent disclosures reveal that property taxes, not just sales tax revenues, have been subsidizing stadium operations for decades.

A new piece of legislation passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, dubbed the “Big Beautiful Bill” by President Trump, has ignited national debate as it awaits Senate review. While the bill has been met with praise from some fiscal conservatives, Democrats and mainstream media, have raised alarms about potential cuts to Medicaid. However, a closer analysis of the bill reveals key provisions that have been misunderstood or misrepresented in public discourse.

Patients suffering from chronic jaw pain and TMJ disorders now have access to a breakthrough solution with the introduction of advanced TMJ Injection Treatment at Functional Aesthetic Dentistry. These minimally invasive injections are delivering fast and lasting relief for individuals struggling with TMJ-related symptoms, including jaw tension, headaches, and restricted movement.

In the latest flashpoint in America’s ongoing immigration debate, the deportation of criminal illegal immigrants has once again ignited fierce arguments on both sides of the political divide. While some decry the process as lacking Constitutional due process, others insist that justice demands the swift removal of violent offenders who were never lawfully entitled to remain in the country in the first place. Recent enforcement actions, particularly under the renewed directives from President Donald Trump, have led to a surge in deportations of individuals tied to notorious Central and South American gangs and criminal syndicates.

Haji Najibullah, a 49-year-old former Taliban commander, pleaded guilty to charges related to the kidnapping of an American journalist and the deaths of U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan, the U.S. Justice Department announced Friday. Najibullah admitted to taking hostage a U.S. journalist and two Afghan nationals in 2008 and 2009. The captives were forced to hike to Pakistan, where they were filmed making ransom demands and seeking the release of Taliban prisoners. Najibullah also led Taliban fighters in attacks on American and NATO troops between 2007 and 2009, including a deadly ambush that killed three U.S. Army sergeants—Matthew L. Hilton, Joseph A. McKay, and Mark Palmateer—and their Afghan interpreter. Several other soldiers were injured.

Several key federal agencies, including the FBI, State Department, and Pentagon, have advised employees not to immediately comply with a recent directive from Elon Musk that requires workers to report their weekly accomplishments or risk termination. The request, which aligns with broader efforts by the Trump administration to streamline federal operations, has sparked internal debate and legal scrutiny across various departments.

President Donald Trump made a powerful return to the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), delivering an electrifying speech that reaffirmed his leadership in the Republican Party and emphasized its role as the "proud voice" of hardworking Americans. “Our party is the proud voice of hardworking people of all backgrounds, and I believe one of the key reasons for this—not because we are conservative—is that we embody common sense,” Trump stated, receiving enthusiastic applause from the audience.

President Donald J. Trump has announced a bold plan to eliminate the federal income tax and replace it with tariffs, arguing that such a shift would revitalize the American economy and restore the nation’s historical approach to government funding. This proposal, first floated during his campaign, was further detailed in a recent Republican Conference meeting where President Trump emphasized the necessity of returning to a system that prioritizes tariffs over income taxation.