The Trump Doctrine in Syria: A Blueprint for Victory

The Trump Doctrine in Syria: A Blueprint for Victory

Opinion
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May 23, 2026
The foreign policy leadership of President Donald Trump, and the strategic execution by Secretary Marco Rubio and Ambassador Tom Barrack, has fundamentally redefined the American role in the Middle East. For years, the Washington establishment warned that leaving Syria would be a disaster, handing the keys to Iran and triggering an ISIS comeback. But the […]
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DeSantis Signs Legislation Regulating AI Data Centers, Protections for Ratepayers

DeSantis Signs Legislation Regulating AI Data Centers, Protections for Ratepayers

Michael Costeines
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May 8, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill creating new regulations for artificial intelligence (AI) hyperscale data centers, including protections for ratepayers, during a press conference in Lakeland this week. The bill (SB 484) also includes protections for the environment. "These are much-needed protections for taxpayers and our natural resources,” Gov. DeSantis said in a statement. […]
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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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US Caught Between Syria and Israel in Worsening Crisis

US Caught Between Syria and Israel in Worsening Crisis

Mateo Guillamont
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July 17, 2025
The US government is working to contain an escalating confrontation between Syria and Israel. Recently, the Syrian security forces clashed with the Druze minority in southern Syria.  Syria is undergoing a political transition following President al-Assad’s forced departure from the country after rebel forces took control of the country.   Since then, interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa […]
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Last Squeeze?—6.2.2025—DeSantis Points to Media 'Lies' in Boulder Attacks—Gimenez: Respect SCOTUS Immigration Decision—Castor, AI—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—6.2.2025—DeSantis Points to Media 'Lies' in Boulder Attacks—Gimenez: Respect SCOTUS Immigration Decision—Castor, AI—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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June 2, 2025
DeSantis Points to Media 'Lies' Inspiring Colorado's Molotov Cocktail-Wielding Anti-Semite Gov. Ron DeSantis blamed President Joe Biden's immigration policies and media "lies" after eight people—including a Holocaust survivor—were wounded by Molotov cocktails chucked by an...READ MORE   Gov. Ron DeSantis: "Property rights are essential to maintaining an orderly and stable society. That’s why I signed legislation last year to […]
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US Returns to Embassy in Syria After 13-Year Hiatus

US Returns to Embassy in Syria After 13-Year Hiatus

Mateo Guillamont
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June 2, 2025
The US is restarting diplomatic operations in its embassy in Damascus, Syria, as relations between Syria’s interim government and the US improve.  The embassy had been closed since February 2012 due to internal conflict and violence caused by former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s government. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported how “Ambassador Thomas Barrack raised […]
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Last Squeeze?—5.14.2025—DeSantis Cautions Against Qatar's Past 'Terrorism'—Trump Pledges to Lift Syrian Sanctions—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—5.14.2025—DeSantis Cautions Against Qatar's Past 'Terrorism'—Trump Pledges to Lift Syrian Sanctions—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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May 14, 2025
As Trump Plans to Accept Qatari Plane, DeSantis Cautions Against Nation's Past 'Terrorism' Gov. Ron DeSantis asked Floridians to pay attention to Qatar's "dangerous" ties amid President Donald Trump's controversial plan to replace Air Force One with a jet from the Qatari royal...READ MORE     Rep. Byron Donalds: "In 2024, we were on the brink. Failure wasn't an […]
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Trump Meets Syria's Interim President, Pledges to Lift Sanctions

Trump Meets Syria's Interim President, Pledges to Lift Sanctions

Mateo Guillamont
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May 14, 2025
President Donald Trump recently pledged to lift blistering sanctions on Syria to facilitate the latter’s transition into a prosperous and civilized state.  The sanctions relief promise was made during President Trump’s address at the Saudi-US investment forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.  Trump pledged that he “will be ordering the cessation of sanctions against Syria, to […]
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Trump Touts 'Big' Announcement on Middle East Crisis

Trump Touts 'Big' Announcement on Middle East Crisis

Mateo Guillamont
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May 6, 2025
President Donald Trump announced during a recent Oval Office meeting that he will make a “big” announcement regarding the Middle East before departing for the region next week.  President Trump made the remarks while meeting with newly sworn Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.  Trump claimed his announcement will be “really really positive” for the Middle […]
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Israel Strikes Houthis as Leadership Warns Attacks Will Increase

Israel Strikes Houthis as Leadership Warns Attacks Will Increase

Mateo Guillamont
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May 6, 2025
Israel has executed a series of airstrikes on Houthi targets following the latter’s recent attacks on Israel’s Ben Gurion International airport.  The missile attacks on the airport occurred amid daily US strikes against the Houthis as part of President Donald Trump’s "maximum pressure campaign” against them.  Israel’s Air Forces (IAF) reportedly hit Houthi locations along […]
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Senate Bill Advances Requiring Foreign Agents, Organizations to Disclose Political Info

Senate Bill Advances Requiring Foreign Agents, Organizations to Disclose Political Info

Michael Costeines
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April 1, 2025
The Senate Committee on Ethics and Elections advanced a bill 8-0 on Monday that would require agents of foreign countries of concern and foreign-supported political organizations to disclose their “identity, affiliations, financial transactions, and political activities" with the Florida Division of Elections. Sen. Danny Burgess (R-Zephyrhills) presented his bill (SB 766) to the committee. Rep. […]
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Rubio Welcomes Integration of US-Backed Syria Democratic Forces Into New Syrian State

Rubio Welcomes Integration of US-Backed Syria Democratic Forces Into New Syrian State

Mateo Guillamont
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March 12, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has welcomed the announcement of an agreement integrating Syria’s Democratic Forces (SDF) into Syria’s government. SDF is a US-backed coalition of armed Kurdish groups controlling a significant portion of northeastern Syria.  The agreement reportedly exchanges recognition of Syria’s Kurdish minority as “an integral part of the Syrian state” for SDF’s […]
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US Military Targets ISIS Operatives In Conjunction With Syrian Militants

US Military Targets ISIS Operatives In Conjunction With Syrian Militants

Mateo Guillamont
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March 10, 2025
US Central Command (CENTCOM) is reporting the recent capture of ISIS-K leadership as a result of a joint mission between US forces and armed Syrian groups.  CENTCOM claimed its forces had cooperated with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a coalition of armed Kurdish groups, to capture Salah Mohammad Al-Abdullah, an ISIS cell leader, in the […]
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US Military Kills Top Al Qaeda Commander

US Military Kills Top Al Qaeda Commander

Mateo Guillamont
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February 18, 2025
The US military has announced the death of a senior operative of Al-Qaeda affiliate Hurras al-Din (HaD) after US Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted air strikes against a HaD stronghold.  CENTCOM forces struck Northwest Syria, targeting and killing a HaD senior finance and logistics official. "We will continue to relentlessly pursue terrorists in order to defend […]
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Unilateral Israel Strikes on Houthis Prompt Republicans' Critique of Biden's Inaction

Unilateral Israel Strikes on Houthis Prompt Republicans' Critique of Biden's Inaction

Mateo Guillamont
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December 27, 2024
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have executed a series of strikes on Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen.  According to the IDF, the strikes targeted Houthi military infrastructure in locations including airports and power generating facilities.  “The targets that were struck by the IDF include military infrastructure used by the Houthi terrorist regime for its military activities in […]
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Waltz Says Israel Deserves Most Credit for Putting Iran on 'Backfoot'

Waltz Says Israel Deserves Most Credit for Putting Iran on 'Backfoot'

Grayson Bakich
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December 10, 2024
The long-running regime of Bashar al-Assad in Syria has fallen in recent days, leaving Iran without its key ally in the Levant. Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL), President-elect Donald Trump's incoming national security adviser, discussed the fallout and implications of the regime's toppling in a recent appearance on Fox News's Special Report, noting that Israel deserves most […]
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Last Squeeze?—12.9.2024—Lawmaker Files Bill to Let Legislators Have Guns in the Capitol—FL Democrat Defects to GOP—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—12.9.2024—Lawmaker Files Bill to Let Legislators Have Guns in the Capitol—FL Democrat Defects to GOP—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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December 9, 2024
Rudman Files Bill to Let Lawmakers Conceal Carry, Repeal Parkland Law A Florida state Lawmaker and candidate for Matt Gaetz's congressional seat has filed a bill that would let Lawmakers conceal carry in the Capitol and repeal red flag laws passed after the massacre...READ MORE Florida Happenings Part One: American Education Institute Report Finds Education […]
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Trump Sees Assad's Syrian Regime's Fall as Opportunity For Peacebuilding

Trump Sees Assad's Syrian Regime's Fall as Opportunity For Peacebuilding

Mateo Guillamont
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December 9, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump weighed in on Bashar al-Assad’s departure from Syria over the weekend as rebel forces took control of the country.  Assad’s regime had been supported by Russia, who has two military bases on the coast of Syria.  President Trump claimed Russia “lost all interest” in Syria due to the large pull on resources […]
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