Trump Affirms Military Forces Will Remain Around Iran Until 'Real Agreement' is Reached

Trump Affirms Military Forces Will Remain Around Iran Until 'Real Agreement' is Reached

Joseph Quesada
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April 9, 2026
President Donald Trump affirmed that all combat troops, aircrafts, and warships will remain around Iran “until such time as the REAL AGREEMENT reached is fully complied with.” The president’s statement comes after the Islamic Republic closed the Strait of Hormuz once again in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon. “All U.S. Ships, Aircraft, and Military […]
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Donald Trump Lashes Out at NATO After Meeting With Secretary-General

Donald Trump Lashes Out at NATO After Meeting With Secretary-General

Joseph Quesada
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April 9, 2026
President Donald Trump lashed out at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and its members after a roughly two-hour closed-door meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte. During the meeting, they reportedly discussed the war in Iran and the future of the alliance. “NATO WASN’T THERE WHEN WE NEEDED THEM, AND THEY WON’T BE THERE IF […]
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U.S. State Department Praises Milei's Argentina for Excluding Chinese State-Owned Companies From Infrastructure Bids

U.S. State Department Praises Milei's Argentina for Excluding Chinese State-Owned Companies From Infrastructure Bids

Javier Manjarres
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April 9, 2026
The U.S. State Department has responded to The Floridian's request for comment to Secretary Marco Rubio regarding the potential advantage the  Chinese Communist Party (CCP) could soon hold over the U.S., if President Javier Milei's Argentina grants Chinese-aligned building companies to dredge the Via Navegable Troncal (VNT) instead of partnering up with American companies. President […]
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Trump Threatens 50% Tariff On Countries Supplying Weapons to Iran

Trump Threatens 50% Tariff On Countries Supplying Weapons to Iran

Joseph Quesada
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April 8, 2026
President Donald Trump warned that the U.S. will impose a 50% tariff “on any and all goods” to any country “supplying military weapons to Iran” in a social media post via Truth Social. “A Country supplying Military Weapons to Iran will be immediately tariffed, on any and all goods sold to the United States of […]
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Carlos Gimenez Calls Out Democrats' 'Hypocrisy' on Cuba

Carlos Gimenez Calls Out Democrats' 'Hypocrisy' on Cuba

Joseph Quesada
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April 8, 2026
U.S. Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez (R-Fla.) recently spoke with Fox Business to share his thoughts on Democratic Congressmembers Pramila Jayapal (Wash.) and Jonathan Jackson’s (Ill.) five-day congressional delegation to Cuba. Rep. Gimenez also discussed recent news that the island nation has deepened its reliance on Chinese solar technology, as the U.S. oil blockade continues to […]
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Rubio Confirms Release of Journalist Shelly Kittleson in Iraq

Rubio Confirms Release of Journalist Shelly Kittleson in Iraq

Joseph Quesada
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April 8, 2026
State Secretary Marco Rubio confirmed the release of American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson. Kittleson, who, according to The Associated Press (AP), is known for “pursuing gutsy, low-budget assignments,” was abducted from a street corner in Baghdad, Iraq, on Mar. 31, 2026. “I am pleased to announce the release of American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was […]
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Carlos Gimenez Declares Cuba's 'At the Weakest Point'

Carlos Gimenez Declares Cuba's 'At the Weakest Point'

Joseph Quesada
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April 6, 2026
U.S. Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez (R-Fla.) spoke with Fox News to discuss the Cuban government’s recent pardon and release of over 2,000 prisoners amid increased pressure from the Trump administration. “The regime in Havana is on the brink. Thanks to President Trump’s & Sec. Rubio’s leadership, the dictatorship is weaker than ever before,” the Congressman captioned in […]
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'We Don't Buy It': Salazar Critiques Cuba's Prisoner Pardons

'We Don't Buy It': Salazar Critiques Cuba's Prisoner Pardons

Joseph Quesada
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April 3, 2026
U.S. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) shared her doubts regarding the Cuban government’s announcement of its release of over 2,000 prisoners in a post on the social media platform X. “We’ve seen this before,” Rep. Salazar wrote. “The regime releases a few for headlines while hiding the truth and keeping political prisoners behind bars.” Cuba's […]
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The U.S. Lifts Sanctions on Venezuela’s Delcy Rodriguez

The U.S. Lifts Sanctions on Venezuela’s Delcy Rodriguez

Joseph Quesada
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April 2, 2026
The U.S. has lifted sanctions against Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, according to an Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) action notice on the U.S. Department of the Treasury website. Her removal from the Treasury Department’s OFAC sanctions list ends prohibitions that prevent U.S. companies and investors from doing business with Rodriguez, at the risk […]
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Maria Elvira Salazar Requests That DHS Resume Naturalization Processing

Maria Elvira Salazar Requests That DHS Resume Naturalization Processing

Joseph Quesada
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April 1, 2026
In a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin, Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar called on the agency to resume processing citizenship applications and naturalization ceremonies for Cuban and Venezuelan applicants while maintaining enhanced security screening procedures. According to a media release from the Representative’s Office, Congresswoman Salazar outlined three specific requests in […]
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U.S. Embassy in Caracas Reopens

U.S. Embassy in Caracas Reopens

Joseph Quesada
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March 30, 2026
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs announced on Mar. 30, 2026, that the U.S. Embassy in Caracas, Venezuela, has reopened for business. “Resuming operations at U.S. Embassy Caracas marks a new chapter in our diplomatic presence in Venezuela," the Bureau wrote in a post via X. "This step strengthens our ability […]
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Mario Diaz-Balart Urges Venezuela to 'Transition Towards Democracy'

Mario Diaz-Balart Urges Venezuela to 'Transition Towards Democracy'

Joseph Quesada
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March 26, 2026
In an exclusive interview with The Floridian's Publisher Javier Manjarres, Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.) commented on the current relationship between the U.S. and Venezuela, declaring that Venezuela has to "transition towards democracy." It has been nearly three months since the U.S. military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro and his […]
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Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart Speaks on Trump Pressuring Communist Cuba, Recent CODEPINK Stunt

Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart Speaks on Trump Pressuring Communist Cuba, Recent CODEPINK Stunt

Joseph Quesada
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March 26, 2026
Florida Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (R) spoke exclusively with The Floridian Publisher Javier Manjarres, discussing the Trump administration’s recent efforts to pressure the Communist government in Cuba. Rep. Diaz-Balart, chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs, and a member of the Subcommittee on Defense, touched on the potential for a U.S. government-backed regime transition […]
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Secretary Marco Rubio Testifies in Federal Corruption Case in Miami

Secretary Marco Rubio Testifies in Federal Corruption Case in Miami

Javier Manjarres
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March 24, 2026
MIAMI — Secretary of State Marco Rubio will testify Tuesday morning in the federal trial of  former Congressman David Rivera, who has been accused of secretly lobbying for the Maduro regime during President Donald Trump's first term in office. Secretary Rubio, who has been a close friend to Rivera, will most likely be asked about […]
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DOJ Announces Former Nodus Bank CEO Pleads Guilty to Fraud Scheme

DOJ Announces Former Nodus Bank CEO Pleads Guilty to Fraud Scheme

Joseph Quesada
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March 20, 2026
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Friday that the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Puerto Rican-based Nodus International Bank (Nodus Bank), Tomás Niembro Concha, pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit both a multimillion-dollar wire fraud scheme and to evade U.S.-imposed sanctions on Venezuela. “The defendant abused his position as CEO, turning the […]
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Miguel Díaz-Canel Vows ‘Unyielding Resistance’ as Blackouts Grip Cuba

Miguel Díaz-Canel Vows ‘Unyielding Resistance’ as Blackouts Grip Cuba

Joseph Quesada
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March 18, 2026
Cuba’s President Miguel Diaz-Canel pushed back against the “almost daily” threats from the U.S. as President Donald Trump continues to suggest that he may “take” the Caribbean nation, vowing to meet the Trump administration’s efforts to cut off the country’s fuel supplies with “unyielding resistance.” “They intend to... announce plans to take over the country, […]
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Will President Donald Trump Warn the Cuban Regime not to Retaliate Against Protestors?

Will President Donald Trump Warn the Cuban Regime not to Retaliate Against Protestors?

Javier Manjarres
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March 15, 2026
With President Donald Trump having toppled Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro and implemented an oil blockade to Cuba, the winds of change could finally be blowing through Communist Cuba, as protestors have reportedly vandalized the Communist Party offices in the city of Moron. The Cuban government's Interior Minister has confirmed a break-in at the political party's […]
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Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Confirms Negotiations with U.S.

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Confirms Negotiations with U.S.

Joseph Quesada
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March 13, 2026
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel confirmed on Friday that the Cuban government held talks with the United States, marking the first time the Caribbean island has publicly acknowledged reported discussions. “These conversations have been aimed at seeking solutions, through dialogue, to bilateral differences that exist between the two nations,” Díaz-Canel said, according to a media note […]
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