DeSantis Announces Presidents' Day as State Holiday for 'America 250'

DeSantis Announces Presidents' Day as State Holiday for 'America 250'

Michael Costeines
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January 30, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida will recognize President George Washington's birthday (Presidents' Day) as a state holiday as part of "America 250" during a news conference in Vero Beach this week. America 250 culminates with the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. "Our state offices will […]
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Don Lemon Arrested in Connection to Minnesota Church Protest Over ICE

Don Lemon Arrested in Connection to Minnesota Church Protest Over ICE

Daniel Molina
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January 30, 2026
Former CNN journalist Don Lemon has been arrested on charges connected to Minnesota church protest earlier this month. A church service in St. Paul was interrupted by protestors earlier this month after it was revealed that David Easterwood, one of the congregation’s pastors, leads a local U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office. Lemon […]
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Trump Threatens to Impose Tariffs on Countries Supporting Cuba With Oil

Trump Threatens to Impose Tariffs on Countries Supporting Cuba With Oil

Joseph Quesada
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January 30, 2026
President Donald Trump signed an executive order that would impose levies on any goods from countries that sell or provide oil to Cuba, declaring a national emergency toward the island nation. Within the executive order, President Trump said the "policies, practices, and actions of the Government of Cuba constitute an unusual and extraordinary threat," in reference […]
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Venezuela’s Acting President Signs Oil Industry Reform

Venezuela’s Acting President Signs Oil Industry Reform

Joseph Quesada
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January 30, 2026
Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez signed into law a reform of the nation’s hydrocarbons legislation, opening the country’s oil industry towards privatization and allowing for more foreign investment. President Rodriguez enacted the reform bill less than a month after the capture of deposed Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro in a U.S. military operation in Venezuela’s capital, […]
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Florida GOP Says Alexander Vindman Used Arizona Address to Run for Senate

Florida GOP Says Alexander Vindman Used Arizona Address to Run for Senate

Michael Costeines
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January 30, 2026
The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) slammed senatorial candidate Alexander Vindman for supposedly using an Arizona address to file for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Florida. “Florida is not a vacation rental for Alexander Vindman’s national political ambitions. If he wants to represent Floridians, he should start by living here and learning the […]
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Rick Scott Wants Foreign-Made Generic Drugs to Have Country-of-Origin Labels

Rick Scott Wants Foreign-Made Generic Drugs to Have Country-of-Origin Labels

Adrian Morgade
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January 30, 2026
In his continued effort to combat U.S. dependency on foreign-made generic drugs, Florida Congressman Rick Scott (R) announced his Consumer Labeling for Enhanced API Reporting and Legitimate Accountability for Base Entity Listings (CLEAR LABELS) Act during a Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing. During the hearing, titled “Truth in Labeling: Americans Deserve to Know Where […]
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Trump Sues IRS and Treasury Department for Tax Information Leak

Trump Sues IRS and Treasury Department for Tax Information Leak

Joseph Quesada
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January 30, 2026
President Donald Trump, Don Jr., Eric Trump, and the Trump organization are suing the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the U.S. Treasury Department for $10 billion over the federal agencies’ failure to prevent alleged leaks of President Trump’s tax information during his first term, which was given to several news outlets. The suit, filed in […]
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JUICE🍊— 1.30.2026 — Salazar's DIGNITY Act Amasses 35 Bipartisan Cosponsors — Jennifer Jenkins Drops out of Senate Race, Backs Vindman — and More...

JUICE🍊— 1.30.2026 — Salazar's DIGNITY Act Amasses 35 Bipartisan Cosponsors — Jennifer Jenkins Drops out of Senate Race, Backs Vindman — and More...

Daniel Molina
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January 30, 2026
María Elvira Salazar’s DIGNITY Act Secures 35 Bipartisan Cosponsors Florida Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar’s (R) DIGNITY Act of 2025 (H.R. 4393) has secured 35 cosponsors, with 4 recently agreeing to sign on to the bill, aiming to modernize the U.S. immigration system. READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "This is why we need an AI Bill […]
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Florida Nonprofit Hospitals Under Scrutiny for Rising Prices and Lack of Transparency

Florida Nonprofit Hospitals Under Scrutiny for Rising Prices and Lack of Transparency

Opinion
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January 29, 2026
By Kerri Toloczko What do you get when you combine $485 million in taxpayer benefits for Florida’s nonprofit hospitals and a dramatic rise in costs for Florida residents? An investigation by Attorney General James Uthmeier, concerns from state lawmakers, and distrust by senior citizens like me who are paying more than ever out of pocket […]
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Last Squeeze🍊— 1.29.2026 — Trump Bashes 'Green New Deal' Initiatives — Florida Education Leaders Call for Changes in Nursing Education Bill — and More...

Last Squeeze🍊— 1.29.2026 — Trump Bashes 'Green New Deal' Initiatives — Florida Education Leaders Call for Changes in Nursing Education Bill — and More...

Daniel Molina
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January 29, 2026
Trump Bashed the 'Green New Deal' Initiatives, But not Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer When Progressive Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D) introduced her  "Green New Deal (GND)" legislative framework to combat climate change, little did she and House Democrats know that the now-scrapped legislative measure would play a role in the 2026 midterm elections, particularly […]
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Jennifer Jenkins Drops out of U.S. Senate Race, Backs Alexander Vindman

Jennifer Jenkins Drops out of U.S. Senate Race, Backs Alexander Vindman

Michael Costeines
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January 29, 2026
Democrat Jennifer Jenkins announced she is stepping out of Florida's U.S. Senate race to back Alexander Vindman. "I'm so proud of this campaign and the fight we started. Florida is too important to stay divided, which is why I've decided to step aside and proudly endorse @AVindman for U.S. Senate," Jenkins wrote on X.  The […]
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James Uthmeier Charges Pair in Medicaid Fraud Scheme

James Uthmeier Charges Pair in Medicaid Fraud Scheme

Michael Costeines
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January 29, 2026
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest of Alexander McKinnie and Kara Morrison this week for allegedly defrauding tens of thousands of dollars through Florida's Medicaid program. “Medicaid fraud is a clear example of theft from taxpayers,” Uthmeier said in a release. “In Florida, our Medicaid Fraud Control Unit will safeguard public funds and aggressively […]
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'Border Czar' Tom Homan Vows Changes in Minnesota ICE Enforcement

'Border Czar' Tom Homan Vows Changes in Minnesota ICE Enforcement

Joseph Quesada
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January 29, 2026
U.S. "Border Czar" Tom Homan gave his first news conference on Jan. 29, since his arrival in Minnesota, affirming that “massive changes” will be made to federal immigration operations in the state. He pledged to “draw down” the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal officers within the area. “I’m not here […]
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María Elvira Salazar’s DIGNITY Act Secures 35 Bipartisan Cosponsors

María Elvira Salazar’s DIGNITY Act Secures 35 Bipartisan Cosponsors

Adrian Morgade
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January 29, 2026
Florida Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar’s (R) DIGNITY Act of 2025 (H.R. 4393) has secured 35 cosponsors, with 4 recently agreeing to sign on to the bill, aiming to modernize the U.S. immigration system. "This moment demands action, and I’m encouraged to see growing support from my colleagues in Congress,” said Rep. Salazar in a press […]
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Senate to Vote on Advancing Funding Package and Reforms

Senate to Vote on Advancing Funding Package and Reforms

Joseph Quesada
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January 29, 2026
The Senate is set to take a procedural vote on Jan. 29 on a bill to fund the remaining government agencies and programs, amid a potential partial government shutdown expected by Jan. 30. Democratic senators met privately on Jan. 28 to discuss a list of demands for reforming the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and […]
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Florida Education Leaders Call for Tweaks to Nursing Education Bill

Florida Education Leaders Call for Tweaks to Nursing Education Bill

Michael Costeines
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January 29, 2026
TALLAHASSEE—Independent Colleges and Universities President (ICUF) Bob Boyd expressed concern about a provision in a nursing bill that creates a temporary, nonrenewable 180-day provisional license through the Florida Department of Health for graduate nurses to practice under supervision in the state. Boyd expressed his concerns after a press release in the state capitol where the […]
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Judge Blocks ICE Arrests of Minnesota Refugees Seeking Status

Judge Blocks ICE Arrests of Minnesota Refugees Seeking Status

Joseph Quesada
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January 29, 2026
A federal judge in Minnesota has temporarily halted the Trump Administration from arresting and detaining resettled refugees in the state, following a suit accusing federal immigration officers of “hunting” them down and transporting them to a detention facility in Texas. U.S. District Judge John Tunheim said federal immigration agencies can continue lawful immigration procedures in […]
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JUICE🍊— 1.29.2026 — DeSantis Touts Federal Education Tax Program — Florida Democrats Slam Buchanan's Retirement — and More...

JUICE🍊— 1.29.2026 — DeSantis Touts Federal Education Tax Program — Florida Democrats Slam Buchanan's Retirement — and More...

Daniel Molina
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January 29, 2026
DeSantis Joins into Federal Education Tax Program to Expand School Choice Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida is opting into a new tax credit scholarship program established by the Trump administration during a press conference in Valrico this week. READ MORE. Rep. Byron Donalds: "'Never again' is more than just a slogan. 'Never again' is […]
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