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Florida plans to close 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention center - report

A spokesperson for DHS, asked about the New York Times report, said the agency continues to evaluate detention needs and requirements to ensure they meet the latest operational requirements.

Donald Trump holds Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' hand as they speak with the media at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport on the day of the opening of a temporary migrant detention center informally known as "Alligator Alcatraz" in Ochopee, Florida, US, July 1, 2025.
U.S. representative Randy Fine

Why the ‘Hebrew Hammer’ is becoming one of Israel’s loudest allies in Washington

Dan Bilzerian was asked during a TMZ interview about referring to Rep. Randy Fine as a "fat Jew."

Florida congressional race erupts into widening dispute involving antisemitism, Israel, Azerbaijan

Florida governor Ron Desantis attends a Major League Baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on Apr 6, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA.

DeSantis signs bill banning DEI programs in Florida local governments


Trump vs. Netanyahu: The high-stakes Mar-a-Lago Summit to redefine Middle East policy

Yaki Dayan, former chief of staff to Israeli foreign ministers, says, “Netanyahu wants to discuss all the fronts that still remain open, while Trump wants to close them and move forward.”

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is dealing with a US president who is personally, emotionally, and politically invested in his fate. Trump has never hidden his view that Netanyahu should be pardoned. Here, the two stand together in the Knesset, during Trump’s October visit.

All eyes on Florida as Trump, Netanyahu face Gaza ceasefire test - analysis

Trump and Netanyahu are expected to focus on Gaza’s ceasefire, hostages and regional tensions as questions grow over whether the deal can move to its next phase.

US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a joint press conference in the State Dining Room at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, September 29, 2025

Netanyahu to meet Trump in Florida, talks to center on Gaza, Iranian missiles, Lebanon

Netanyahu is expected to present President Trump with evidence that Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad are capable of returning Ran Gvili's remains.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump share a warm moment in the Knesset in October 2025.

A-G Ken Paxton moves to defend Texas’s designation of CAIR as a terrorist organization

"Radical Islamist terrorist groups are anti-American, and the infiltration of these dangerous individuals into Texas must be stopped," said Texas A-G regarding terrorist org. CAIR.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton attends the executive order signing ceremony to reduce the size and scope of the Education Department in the East Room of the White House on March 20, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Florida bishops urge Trump to halt immigration enforcement for Christmas holidays

"Such a pause would show a decent regard for the humanity of these families. Now is not the time to be callous toward the suffering caused by immigration enforcement," the bishops wrote.

US President Donald Trump attends a press conference, as he makes an announcement about the Navy's "Golden Fleet" at Mar-a-lago in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 22, 2025.

Mother of deceased hostage Ran Gvili expected to join Netanyahu on upcoming US trip

Walla also learned that Shira, Ran Gvili's sister, was invited by Israeli Consul General in New York, Ofir Akunis, to light the fifth Hanukkah candle at the Consulate General. 

Talik Gvili, the mother of Ran Gvili, at her home in Meitar, Israel, December 7, 2025

Sen. Rick Scott: ‘The anti-Israel voice is not America’

At The Jerusalem Post Washington Conference, the Florida senator urged leaders to condemn antisemitism “every single time” and to deepen pro-Israel engagement on Capitol Hill.

Florida Sen. Rick Scott speaks at The Jerusalem Post's Annual Conference in New York, US, May 19, 2025'

Israel has too much to lose to be afraid of condemning the Muslim Brotherhood - editorial

The Brotherhood does not only represent an alternative political ideology; all too often, it has served as a veil for radicalization and terror.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators take part in a national protest for Gaza, outside the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, October 4, 2025.

Florida designates Muslim Brotherhood, CAIR as terror groups, joining Texas

According to the executive order, the state alleges that both organizations have ties to anti-Israel groups, including Hamas, Hezbollah, and other Palestinian organizations.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a press conference held at the ICE-Enforcement and Removal Operation office on May 01, 2025 in Miramar, Florida.

Judge orders University of Florida to readmit law student who posted antisemitic content online

The student was banned from the campus for three years in April after he posted dozens of antisemitic and xenophobic statements to his X account.

 Gainesville, Florida