Kristi Noem Defends Minnesota ICE Operations Amid Protests

Kristi Noem Defends Minnesota ICE Operations Amid Protests

Joseph Quesada
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January 20, 2026
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended the Trump administration’s massive immigration crackdown in Minnesota, asserting that a federal judge’s ruling limiting federal agents’ practices “didn’t change anything.” "These law enforcement officers are out there every day doing the work to protect the American people, and they will keep doing that because they believe […]
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'60 Minutes’ Airs Delayed El Salvador Prison Segment

'60 Minutes’ Airs Delayed El Salvador Prison Segment

Joseph Quesada
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January 20, 2026
CBS News aired its 60 Minutes broadcast about the Trump administration’s immigrant deportations, which was previously held by CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss, on January 18. The segment, which sparked internal outrage over political pressure, appears untouched, with new material added. The segment revolved around the Salvadoran prison, CECOT, to which the Trump administration sent […]
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Top U.S. Archbishops Denounce American Foreign Policy

Top U.S. Archbishops Denounce American Foreign Policy

Joseph Quesada
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January 20, 2026
Three U.S. Catholic archbishops from Chicago, Washington D.C and Newark New Jersey, released a joint statement over the direction of the Trump administration’s foreign policy, stating that military campaigns must only be utilized as a last effort while also questioning the nature of the U.S.’s “moral role in confronting evil around the world.” “In 2026, […]
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U.S. Military Troops on Standby Amid Tension in Minnesota

U.S. Military Troops on Standby Amid Tension in Minnesota

Joseph Quesada
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January 19, 2026
The Pentagon has ordered up to 1,500 active-duty soldiers stationed in Alaska to prepare for possible deployment to Minnesota, two officials confirmed. The stand-by order was given amid President Donald Trump’s threats to invoke the Insurrection Act for the first time since 1992. The troops on standby belong to the Army’s 11th Airborne Division, which […]
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Meg Weinberger Joins Trump for Unveiling of 'President Donald J. Trump Boulevard'

Meg Weinberger Joins Trump for Unveiling of 'President Donald J. Trump Boulevard'

Michael Costeines
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January 16, 2026
Rep. Meg Weinberger (R-Palm Beach Gardens) joined President Donald Trump for the unveiling of  "President Donald J. Trump Boulevard" during a ceremony at Mar-a-Lago last week. "President Donald J. Trump Boulevard now stands as a permanent reminder for courage, leadership, and unapologetic patriotism," Weinberger said. "I'm proud to have played a role into make that […]
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Nobel Peace Prize Medallion Presented to Trump by Machado

Nobel Peace Prize Medallion Presented to Trump by Machado

Joseph Quesada
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January 16, 2026
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize to President Donald Trump this week during a visit to the White House. Machado told reporters that she offered to share her medallion with President Trump following what she described as his “historic” role in deposing former Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro from his role. […]
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Trump Threatens to Use the Insurrection Act Against Protesters

Trump Threatens to Use the Insurrection Act Against Protesters

Joseph Quesada
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January 16, 2026
President Donald Trump this week threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act and deploy troops as tensions escalate between protestors and federal agents in Minneapolis amid the Trump administration’s massive immigration crackdown in the region. The threat follows a second shooting in a week involving federal officers during Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. On Jan. […]
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US Senate Votes Against Blocking Trump's use of Military Action in Venezuela

US Senate Votes Against Blocking Trump's use of Military Action in Venezuela

Joseph Quesada
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January 16, 2026
U.S. Senate Republicans voted 51-50 on Wednesday against a war powers resolution that would have restrained President Donald Trump from further use of military force in Venezuela without congressional authorization, after the president put pressure on fellow Republicans who had supported the measure. Last week, Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined Democrats […]
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Trump Admin Slashes Addiction and Mental Health Funds

Trump Admin Slashes Addiction and Mental Health Funds

Joseph Quesada
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January 15, 2026
Thousands of federal grants funding mental health and addiction services were suddenly terminated late Tuesday as the Trump administration sent hundreds of notices announcing the discontinuations. The sudden terminations at the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) affected over 2700 of the agency’s discretionary grants worth nearly $1.9 billion. According to NPR, a […]
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JUICE🍊— 1.14.2026 — DeSantis Still Very Popular Among FL Voters — Neal Dunn Announces Retirement — and More...

JUICE🍊— 1.14.2026 — DeSantis Still Very Popular Among FL Voters — Neal Dunn Announces Retirement — and More...

Daniel Molina
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January 14, 2026
DeSantis Praises Economy, Education, and Other Achievements in Final State of the State Address Gov. Ron DeSantis delivered his final State of the State address as governor during a joint session of the Florida Legislature in Tallahassee this week. READ MORE. Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "I've worked alongside the best Governor in Florida history to […]
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Last Squeeze🍊— 1.13.2026 — 2026 Legislative Session Begins — DeSantis Triggers Democrats Over Mamdani Comment — and More...

Last Squeeze🍊— 1.13.2026 — 2026 Legislative Session Begins — DeSantis Triggers Democrats Over Mamdani Comment — and More...

Daniel Molina
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January 13, 2026
DeSantis Jeered by Florida Democrats for Calling Mamdani a 'Marxist Mayor' During his 8th and final State of the State address to the Republican-led Florida Legislature, Governor Ron DeSantis was jeered by Democratic lawmakers for referring to New York City Mayor Zohrani Mamdani as a “Marxist mayor.” READ MORE. Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia: "If 7 […]
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Trump Says Iran Wants to Negotiate Amidst Protest Massacre

Trump Says Iran Wants to Negotiate Amidst Protest Massacre

Joseph Quesada
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January 13, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that Iran wants to negotiate with the U.S. after he threatened to strike the nation amid its crackdown on protesters nationwide, which has led to over 600 deaths. "Iran wants to negotiate, yes. We might meet with them," President Trump said. "But we may have to act because of what […]
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JUICE🍊— 1.13.2026 — RPOF Endorses Uthmeier for Attorney General — Jay Collins Announces Gubernatorial Bid — and More...

JUICE🍊— 1.13.2026 — RPOF Endorses Uthmeier for Attorney General — Jay Collins Announces Gubernatorial Bid — and More...

Daniel Molina
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January 13, 2026
The Republican Party of Florida announced its unanimous endorsement by the State Executive Committee of Attorney General James Uthmeier for a full term as attorney general in the November 2026 election. READ MORE.
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Last Squeeze🍊— 1.12.2026 — Jay Collins Enters Florida's Gubernatorial Race — Trump Urges Cuba to Make a 'Deal' After Maduro Arrest — and More...

Last Squeeze🍊— 1.12.2026 — Jay Collins Enters Florida's Gubernatorial Race — Trump Urges Cuba to Make a 'Deal' After Maduro Arrest — and More...

Daniel Molina
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January 12, 2026
Jay Collins Announces Florida Gubernatorial Run Lt. Gov. Jay Collins has finally announced his campaign for governor by emphasizing his career military service during an exclusive interview with The Floridian publisher Javier Manjarres, saying that he will "push" and "drive" Rep. Byron Donalds to lead. READ MORE. Florida GOP: "GOP FLIP in Orange County: Windermere […]
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Jay Collins Announces Florida Gubernatorial Run

Jay Collins Announces Florida Gubernatorial Run

Michael Costeines
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January 12, 2026
ODESSA—Lt. Gov. Jay Collins has finally announced his campaign for governor by emphasizing his career military service during an exclusive interview with The Floridian publisher Javier Manjarres, saying that he will "push" and "drive" Rep. Byron Donalds to lead.  The bid ends months of speculation by Lt. Gov. Collins, who enters the Republican gubernatorial primary […]
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U.S. Launches Large-Scale Strikes on ISIS Targets

U.S. Launches Large-Scale Strikes on ISIS Targets

Joseph Quesada
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January 12, 2026
The U.S. has launched what it deemed “large-scale strikes” against the Islamic State (ISIS) in Syria in response to an ambush last month that killed two U.S. soldiers and one American civilian interpreter, announced U.S. Central Command on Saturday. The strikes, carried out by the U.S. and its allies at approximately 12:30 PM EST, were […]
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DHS Restricts Congressional Visits to ICE Facilities

DHS Restricts Congressional Visits to ICE Facilities

Joseph Quesada
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January 12, 2026
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has blocked members of Congress from visiting an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Minneapolis this weekend, requiring lawmakers to give prior notice under a new visitation policy. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem issued a memo dated Jan. 8 and submitted it to a federal court on […]
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Trump Warns Cuba to Make a ‘Deal’ Following Maduro's Capture

Trump Warns Cuba to Make a ‘Deal’ Following Maduro's Capture

Joseph Quesada
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January 12, 2026
President Donald Trump on Sunday issued a warning to the government of Cuba, suggesting that Venezuela’s close ally strike a deal with the U.S., ramping up pressure following Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro’s capture. Since the operation led by U.S. forces in early January, Cuba has been cut off from Venezuelan crude oil as the U.S. […]
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