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Ron DeSantis

American politician (born 1978)

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Jan 27, 2026
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current status of alligator alcatraz

— the state-run in , — remains open and operating as of early 2026, with reported capacity up to 3,000 and thousands processed since it opened in mid‑2025 . The facility is the focus of multiple legal...

Jan 26, 2026
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Who will run for president in 2028

No definitive roster of major-party nominees for exists as of early 2026; dozens of individuals have filed with the FEC but major figures have largely not declared, leaving the field a mix of formal r...

Jan 17, 2026
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ICE KISSIMMEE 2026

Reports in January 2026 show heightened ICE activity in Central Florida that has alarmed Kissimmee residents and local officials, including a public tour of a massive Orlando-area warehouse being eval...

Oct 27, 2025

what happened to the migrants desantos flew into martha's vineyard

The migrants were transported from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard in 2022 in an operation that multiple sources describe as orchestrated by Governor Ron DeSantis’ administration and later characterized by...

Jan 29, 2026

Martha's vineyard wanted an open border? Did they want illegal immigrants?

The island did not call for an “open border” or invite indiscriminate illegal immigration as public policy; what happened on Martha’s Vineyard in September 2022 and afterward was a mix of emergency ho...

Dec 20, 2025

Florida has already ended all vaccine mandates

Florida has announced an intention to end all vaccine mandates, and state health officials have begun rulemaking to remove certain Department of Health–imposed school-entry requirements, but the state...

Nov 5, 2025

Did Charlie Kirk ever publicly criticize Donald Trump’s policies or campaign decisions from 2016 through 2024?

Charlie Kirk did make during the 2016–2024 period, most notably in 2022–2023 when he faulted Trump’s attacks on Ron DeSantis and other campaign decisions; however, those critiques were episodic and sa...

Dec 1, 2025

How much did the national debt increase under trump

The gross federal debt rose roughly from $19.95 trillion when Donald Trump took office to about $27.75 trillion when he left — an increase near $7.8 trillion over his single term (gross totals) . Diff...

Jan 31, 2026

How did the migrants flown to Martha's Vineyard fare in immigration court and what legal outcomes followed?

A federal judge in Boston ruled that nearly 50 in 2022 may proceed with civil claims against the that transported them, while simultaneously dismissing and other state officials from that particular s...

Nov 19, 2025

Who are the key figures associated with Turning Point USA alongside Charlie Kirk?

Turning Point USA (TPUSA) was founded and publicly led by Charlie Kirk, who built it into a prominent conservative youth organization and media platform; reporting frames other key figures as senior s...

Nov 7, 2025

Can high school students receive scholarships or awards from Turning Point USA?

High school students can and do receive scholarships, awards, and funding tied to Turning Point USA activities, but the opportunities vary by program type, eligibility rules and third‑party partnershi...

Oct 21, 2025

How did Trump describe the history of the Civil War?

Donald Trump has repeatedly described the Civil War as something that “could have been negotiated,” called it both “fascinating” and “horrible,” and suggested figures like Andrew Jackson could have pr...

Jan 25, 2026

Jay collins of florida scandal

News coverage has lumped several controversies around Lt. Gov. Jay Collins into a loose narrative—ranging from his public defense of the state-backed program to questions about his military résumé and...

Jan 25, 2026

Jay collins of florida

is a -born Army veteran turned politician who was appointed the state's 21st lieutenant governor in August 2025 and announced a 2026 run for governor in January 2026 . His profile centers on a decorat...

Nov 21, 2025

Were 150 illegal immigrant sex offenders arrested in FL

Federal and Florida officials say a November 2025 enforcement sweep called “Operation Dirtbag” or “Operation Criminal Return” resulted in the arrest of more than 230 undocumented people in Florida, of...

Nov 9, 2025

Has Charlie Kirk ever publicly criticized Trump's actions or decisions?

Charlie Kirk has publicly criticized or pushed back on specific actions and decisions associated with Donald Trump on multiple occasions, typically framing objections as strategic advice or issue-spec...

Dec 7, 2025

Why did Alligator Alcatraz close or suspend operations and when did that happen?

A federal judge ordered Alligator Alcatraz — the state-operated immigration detention site in the Everglades — to stop admitting new detainees and to wind down operations within 60 days in late August...

Oct 29, 2025

so Republican Governors sent migrants to Martha Vineyard in 2022 as a political weapon, correct ?

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis chartered two planes carrying roughly 50 Venezuelan asylum seekers to Martha’s Vineyard in September 2022, an action framed by Republican officials as a protest against f...

Jan 31, 2026

Why did trump give fauci a presidential medal

awarded a presidential commendation on January 19, 2021, as one of roughly 52 people recognized for their "exceptional efforts on "—the administration's . That factual act is undisputed in archived ma...

Jan 27, 2026

Danielle Smith is friends with Kristi noem

There is no clear public evidence that Premier and Governor (and later Secretary nominee) are ; reporting shows political alignment, public meetings and mutual visibility rather than documented privat...