Hegseth bashes media after feud over Iran bomb damage
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth spoke at an on-camera press briefing on Thursday morning at the Pentagon. At the event, Hegseth shared that the United States' strikes against Iran were "historically successful," saying the American forces caused "enormous damage." However, some media organizations have said the U.S. airstrikes did not destroy Iran's nuclear capability and only set it back by a few months. Hegseth said he believes the media is overly focused on finding scandals and negative stories about him and the administration, rather than acknowledging positive achievements.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth spoke at an on-camera press briefing on Thursday morning at the Pentagon. At the event, Hegseth shared that the United States' strikes against Iran were "historically successful," saying the American forces caused "enormous damage." However, some media organizations have said the U.S. airstrikes did not destroy Iran's nuclear capability and only set it back by a few months. Hegseth said he believes the media is overly focused on finding scandals and negative stories about him and the administration, rather than acknowledging positive achievements.
Pete Hegseth speaks on U.S. strikes against Iran
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth spoke at an on-camera press briefing on Thursday morning at the Pentagon. At the event, Hegseth shared that the United States' strikes against Iran were "historically successful," saying the American forces caused "enormous damage." On June 22, the U.S. targeted three Iranian nuclear facilities: Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. President Donald Trump said the goal was to destroy Iran's nuclear facilities and prevent it from acquiring a nuclear weapon. Officials claimed the sites sustained "extremely severe damage and destruction," setting back Iran's nuclear program. However, Iran claimed the sites sustained "quite superficial" damage.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth spoke at an on-camera press briefing on Thursday morning at the Pentagon. At the event, Hegseth shared that the United States' strikes against Iran were "historically successful," saying the American forces caused "enormous damage." On June 22, the U.S. targeted three Iranian nuclear facilities: Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. President Donald Trump said the goal was to destroy Iran's nuclear facilities and prevent it from acquiring a nuclear weapon. Officials claimed the sites sustained "extremely severe damage and destruction," setting back Iran's nuclear program. However, Iran claimed the sites sustained "quite superficial" damage.
DeSantis reveals plans for second ICE detention center in Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis revealed for the first time on Wednesday that his administration is working on plans for a new ICE detention center at Camp Blanding—Florida’s National Guard training headquarters located southwest of Jacksonville.
Gov. Ron DeSantis revealed for the first time on Wednesday that his administration is working on plans for a new ICE detention center at Camp Blanding—Florida’s National Guard training headquarters located southwest of Jacksonville.
Who is Krishna DeoKaran? Owner of alleged gambling house in Marcos Lopez racketeering case
Marcos Lopez was suspended as Osceola County Sheriff the day he was arrested and booked into jail on federal charges of racketeering, allegedly tied to an illegal gambling business that generated more than $20 million over the years.
Marcos Lopez was suspended as Osceola County Sheriff the day he was arrested and booked into jail on federal charges of racketeering, allegedly tied to an illegal gambling business that generated more than $20 million over the years.
Alligator Alcatraz: Ron DeSantis wants to build 2nd one
Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed the federal immigration facility being built in the Florida Everglades, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz.' He also mentioned the possibility of standing up a second immigration detention facility at a National Guard training site in northern Florida.
Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed the federal immigration facility being built in the Florida Everglades, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz.' He also mentioned the possibility of standing up a second immigration detention facility at a National Guard training site in northern Florida.
Trump answers question after being called 'daddy'
President Donald Trump had an eyebrow-raising response to being called "daddy" by the NATO chief as Sen. Marco Rubio was struggling to stay composed. "He did it very affectionately though," Trump said with a smile. '"Daddy, you're my daddy."
President Donald Trump had an eyebrow-raising response to being called "daddy" by the NATO chief as Sen. Marco Rubio was struggling to stay composed. "He did it very affectionately though," Trump said with a smile. '"Daddy, you're my daddy."
Gov. DeSantis signs mental health and addiction bills
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed new legislation on Wednesday to promote mental health and addiction recovery. State Bill 1620 amends various sections of Florida Statutes to enhance mental health and substance-use disorder services, focusing on improving assessment and treatment standards. State Bill 168 focuses on the Tristin Murphy Act, which creates model processes for diverting defendants to mental health treatment.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed new legislation on Wednesday to promote mental health and addiction recovery. State Bill 1620 amends various sections of Florida Statutes to enhance mental health and substance-use disorder services, focusing on improving assessment and treatment standards. State Bill 168 focuses on the Tristin Murphy Act, which creates model processes for diverting defendants to mental health treatment.
Gov. DeSantis speaks on 'Alligator Alcatraz'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference on Thursday in Tampa. At the end of the event, DeSantis took questions and was asked about "Alligator Alcatraz." The state is using emergency powers to take over a remote, 30-square-mile site in the Everglades to build what some are calling Alligator Alcatraz. The state said the site will hold up to 5,000 immigration detainees and will operate under the current state of emergency. Construction is already underway.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference on Thursday in Tampa. At the end of the event, DeSantis took questions and was asked about "Alligator Alcatraz." The state is using emergency powers to take over a remote, 30-square-mile site in the Everglades to build what some are calling Alligator Alcatraz. The state said the site will hold up to 5,000 immigration detainees and will operate under the current state of emergency. Construction is already underway.
Trump at NATO: From ‘daddy’ comment to defending US strikes on Iran
From getting called “daddy" doubling down on the damage done to Iran’s nuclear sites, here’s what to know about President Trump’s time at the NATO summit Wednesday.
From getting called “daddy" doubling down on the damage done to Iran’s nuclear sites, here’s what to know about President Trump’s time at the NATO summit Wednesday.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bills to promote mental health and addiction recovery
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed new legislation on Wednesday to promote mental health and addiction recovery.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed new legislation on Wednesday to promote mental health and addiction recovery.
Conflicting reports on damage in Iran
President Donald Trump and his top officials have pushed back on a leaked intelligence report that said United States strikes on Iran only set its nuclear program back by a few months. Trump said the strikes led to the "virtual obliteration" of Iran's nuclear capabilities and set its atomic program back "by decades." However, other sources are saying that Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium was not eliminated.
President Donald Trump and his top officials have pushed back on a leaked intelligence report that said United States strikes on Iran only set its nuclear program back by a few months. Trump said the strikes led to the "virtual obliteration" of Iran's nuclear capabilities and set its atomic program back "by decades." However, other sources are saying that Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium was not eliminated.
Here's what's in and out of Trump's spending bill as Senate works to meet July 4 deadline
The 1,000-page legislation calls for cuts to government programs like Medicare and SNAP as the Senate works to pass the bill by the holiday deadline.
The 1,000-page legislation calls for cuts to government programs like Medicare and SNAP as the Senate works to pass the bill by the holiday deadline.
President Trump holds bilateral meeting at NATO Summit
President Donald Trump hosted a short bilateral meeting on Wednesday morning at the NATO Summit. During the meeting, Trump said he has enjoyed the summit and also touched upon the recent Israel and Iran war. Trump slammed media outlets for reporting the Pentagon's early assessment of the American attack on Iran that cast doubt on his administration's claims that Tehran's nuclear program was "obliterated." He said the reports are an attempt to "demean one of the most successful military strikes in history", as he insisted Tehran's nuclear program was "completely destroyed."
President Donald Trump hosted a short bilateral meeting on Wednesday morning at the NATO Summit. During the meeting, Trump said he has enjoyed the summit and also touched upon the recent Israel and Iran war. Trump slammed media outlets for reporting the Pentagon's early assessment of the American attack on Iran that cast doubt on his administration's claims that Tehran's nuclear program was "obliterated." He said the reports are an attempt to "demean one of the most successful military strikes in history", as he insisted Tehran's nuclear program was "completely destroyed."
Who is Robin Lopez? Wife of Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez charged in illegal gambling house case
A former Osceola County deputy – and the estranged wife of suspended Sheriff Marcos Lopez – has been arrested, accused of helping move money related to an illegal gambling operation that her husband and four others were allegedly involved with.
A former Osceola County deputy – and the estranged wife of suspended Sheriff Marcos Lopez – has been arrested, accused of helping move money related to an illegal gambling operation that her husband and four others were allegedly involved with.
U.S. Rep. calls for President Trump's impeachment
Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) filed an article of impeachment against President Donald Trump on Tuesday, accusing the president of failing to notify or seek authorization from Congress before the U.S. launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend. The resolution alleges ?abuse of presidential powers by disregarding the separation of powers?devolving American democracy into authoritarianism by unconstitutionally usurping Congress?s power to declare war.?
Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) filed an article of impeachment against President Donald Trump on Tuesday, accusing the president of failing to notify or seek authorization from Congress before the U.S. launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend. The resolution alleges ?abuse of presidential powers by disregarding the separation of powers?devolving American democracy into authoritarianism by unconstitutionally usurping Congress?s power to declare war.?
Gov. DeSantis signs bill to protect Florida public beach access, give power to local governments
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Tuesday morning that will aid in preserving the state’s beaches.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Tuesday morning that will aid in preserving the state’s beaches.
President Trump on Israel and Iran ceasefire
President Donald Trump swore Tuesday morning while talking to reporters about the faltering ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Although Israel and Iran agreed to a ceasefire, Israel accused Iran Tuesday morning of launching missiles into its airspace after the truce was supposed to be in effect. Trump expressed disappointment about the continued attacks.
President Donald Trump swore Tuesday morning while talking to reporters about the faltering ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Although Israel and Iran agreed to a ceasefire, Israel accused Iran Tuesday morning of launching missiles into its airspace after the truce was supposed to be in effect. Trump expressed disappointment about the continued attacks.
Trump swearing video: Says Iran, Israel ‘don’t know what the f—’ they’re doing
Watch the raw video of President Donald Trump swearing Tuesday morning while talking to reporters about the faltering ceasefire between Israel and Iran.
Watch the raw video of President Donald Trump swearing Tuesday morning while talking to reporters about the faltering ceasefire between Israel and Iran.
Trump claims ceasefire between Iran and Israel
Iran's foreign minister said that no agreement on a ceasefire deal has been reached, but said it will stop its military response at 4 a.m. if Israel also concludes its "illegal aggression."
Iran's foreign minister said that no agreement on a ceasefire deal has been reached, but said it will stop its military response at 4 a.m. if Israel also concludes its "illegal aggression."
Florida leaders react to U.S. bombings in Iran; Iran retaliates with strike in Qatar
Florida politicians have shared their reactions to President Trump's decision to air strike three nuclear sites in Iran on Saturday evening.
Florida politicians have shared their reactions to President Trump's decision to air strike three nuclear sites in Iran on Saturday evening.