JUICE🍊— 10.22.2025 — Trump Announces U.S. Strikes on Venezuelan Drug Submarines — Donalds Vows to End Illegal Immigration 'Once and For All' — and More...

JUICE🍊— 10.22.2025 — Trump Announces U.S. Strikes on Venezuelan Drug Submarines — Donalds Vows to End Illegal Immigration 'Once and For All' — and More...

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Daniel Molina
Daniel Molina
October 22, 2025

U.S. Launches Strikes on Venezuelan Drug Submarines

The U.S., in its bid to curb Venezuelan drug imports, has launched strikes on Venezuelan submarines in an attempt to cripple Venezuela’s drug cartels and put pressure on the contested Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro.  READ MORE.

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Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost: "Social Security isn't a handout, it's an earned benefit you pay into every paycheck. It's a promise. But the Trump Administration is trying to break that promise & gut federal agencies so billionaires and corporations can cash in. It's a betrayal to working people & seniors."

Rep. Greg Steube: "The left not only applauds political violence. They are indoctrinating their youth with it. If it wasn't bad enough that our children are exposed to CRT and transgenderism in school, now parents must worry about their sons and daughters being taught to use weapons violently agains their political opponents."

Rep. Jimmy Patronis: "The facts don't lie. While Democrats preach that 'everyday gets better during a shutdown', Republicans have delivered REAL RESULTS for the American people."

Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "The government does NOT raise children, parents do. As a dad to middle and elementary school students, I was honored to join @Moms4Liberty and stand with those who refuse to surrender their family's voice in the classroom. Thank you for courageously fighting for our values and the next generation of American leaders."

 

Rep. Byron Donalds

 

Kathy Castor Slams GOP Over WIC Cuts — By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade — Florida Rep. Kathy Castor (D) issued a statement during an appearance on WFLA, the MSNBC affiliate news channel for the Tampa Bay area, where she accused the GOP of refusing to negotiate terms to reopen the government, which has led to cuts to the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program.

Wasserman Schultz Shares Bittersweet Moment With Israeli Hostage Families — By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade — Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) shared a post on social media, gathering with the families of the hostages who were taken during the October 7 attacks as she celebrated their return home.

Florida Bill Would Create Special UFC Style License Plates — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Sen. Joe Gruters (R-Sarasota) has filed legislation in the Senate to recognize the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on state license plates. The UFC, led by President Dana White, is one of America's fastest-growing sports since its inception in 1993.

Berny Jacques Files Bill to Give Compensation to Victims of Illegal Alien Crimes — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Rep. Berny Jacques (R-Seminole) has filed legislation in the Florida House to give compensation to Americans and their families as a result of crimes committed by illegal aliens in the country.

Jared Moskowitz Introduces Bill Expanding Display of Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Flag — By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich — Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) is introducing bipartisan legislation with Representative Tom Kean (R-NJ) to expand the display of the Hostage and Wrongful Detainee flag on federal property and the dates on which it is flown.

 

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Gimenez Accuses Marxist Colombian President Petro of Abusing Drugs — By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres — Just as the Trump administration has affixed its military crosshairs on Venezuelan-backed narco-terrorist groups, could President Donald Trump target Colombia's Leftist President Gustavo Petro, who is said to be aligned with Dictator Nicolas Maduro and the very drug cartels that the U.S. War Department has been destroying?

Byron Donalds Vows to End Illegal Immigration 'Once and For All' — By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich — In a recent appearance on Fox Business' Varney & Co., Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) vowed to end illegal immigration "once and for all" in response to a new report about deportation numbers.

U.S. Launches Strikes on Venezuelan Drug Submarines — By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade — The U.S., in its bid to curb Venezuelan drug imports, has launched strikes on Venezuelan submarines in an attempt to cripple Venezuela’s drug cartels and put pressure on the contested Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro. 

DeSantis Touts Triple-Digit Burmese Python Removals Under New Initiative — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Gov. Ron DeSantis highlighted the success of Burmese python removal efforts while speaking near the Everglades this week, which he says has tripled due to the success of a partnership between the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Python Action Team - Removing Invasive Constrictors (PATRIC) program and Inversa to eradicate the invasive snake from the wild.

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How a Developer's Shock Offer Could Solve PortMiami's Billion-Dollar Crisis — By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres — PortMiami is the formidable engine of Miami-Dade’s economy. Far more than a scenic backdrop, the 520-acre island powerhouse supports over 341,000 jobs statewide and contributes over $61 billion to the regional economy.

Uthmeier Issues Criminal Subpoenas Against Roblox Over Child Exploitation Accusations — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that his office is opening up a criminal investigation into Roblox, a popular children's online gaming platform, during an appearance on Fox and Friends First this week.

White House Credits Trump for Gas Going Under $3 — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — The White House celebrated gas prices averaging under three dollars nationwide for the first time in over four years this week, crediting President Donald Trump for the achievement.

Charlie Crist Weighing St. Petersburg Mayoral Candidacy — By The Floridian's Daniel Molina — After facing a devastating loss in the 2022 gubernatorial race, former Governor Charlie Crist (D) largely remained out of the political sphere. However, the former conservative turned ardent progressive has entered the spotlight again, and this time it’s because he may be mulling over another political run.

 

The JUICE is posted by Daniel Molina and Javier Manjarres

 

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Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina is a managing editor and legislative correspondent with a decade of experience covering the evolving political landscape of the American South and Southwest.

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