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DHS Chief Denies 'Alligator Alcatraz' Is Dead, Even as Detainees Are Reportedly Being Moved Out

A New York Times report earlier this week cited a federal official who confirmed the center, which currently houses roughly 1,400 detainees, had become too expensive and would close

International Business Times

DeSantis’ $608M Trump-backed torture camp in the Everglades is collapsing but the real cost of Alligator Alcatraz isn’t just money

Ron DeSantis’ $608 million Alligator Alcatraz immigration jail in the Florida Everglades is shutting down next month, state officials have confirmed. The notorious Trump-backed tented camp, celebrated for its harsh conditions, will begin dismantling after less than a year of operation. But the real cost of this facility goes far…

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No Books, Two Golden Statues: Trump's $130 Million Miami 'Presidential Library' Skyscraper Hit With Lawsuit

Donald Trump's planned $130M Miami presidential library skyscraper faces a lawsuit from residents alleging a $10 land deal breach of the US Constitution, questioning its commercial design.

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Donald Trump’s own words are now being used against him in a lawsuit over $63 million gift he shouldn’t be given

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Miami residents sue over land for Trump presidential library

US plaintiffs say waterfront site was improperly transferred for Trump’s personal gain

The Guardian - US

Trump and DeSantis sued over donation of Miami land for extravagant presidential library

Miami residents have sued President Trump, Miami Dade College, and Florida officials over plans to donate downtown Miami property for Trump's presidential library

The Independent UK

Expected closure of Everglades detention center is no accident given timing, environmentalists say

Environmental groups say the expected closure of a detention center in the Florida Everglades is linked to their lawsuit

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‘Failed experiment in human suffering’: Alligator Alcatraz immigration jail to close

State officials told vendors at the facility to prepare for a breakdown of the tented camp beginning next month

The Guardian - US

Trump airport branding deal opens new route to profit for family

Florida agreement grants US president control of licensing and merchandising at renamed airport, analysts say

The Guardian - US

DeSantis says 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center always was meant to be temporary

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says the immigration detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” always was meant to be temporary

The Independent UK

Alligator Alcatraz could be closing soon despite being open for less than a year

Department of Homeland Security denies it is pressuring Florida to close down the expensive detention center

The Independent UK

‘Congratulations, Dad!’ Eric Trump celebrates new gold logo after Palm Beach airport is renamed after the president

The new logo was accepted as part of a trademark deal that opens the door for Trump's businesses to sell branded items in connection with the airport

The Independent UK

John Roberts and the Supreme Court handed Trump a lifeline ahead of the midterm elections

ANALYSIS: Republicans go full-steam ahead on redistricting after the death of the Voting Rights Act, Eric Garcia writes, while even the most outspoken progressives offer only tepid support on their side

The Independent UK

Florida’s Republican governor signs state’s new congressional map into law

Ron DeSantis approves maps that give Republicans an advantage in four more races in November’s midterms

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Roll Call

DeSantis signs new Republican-favored congressional map into law

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed into law a newly-passed congressional map that gives his fellow Republicans four pickup opportunities in this fall’s midterm elections. A spokeswoman for DeSantis confirmed his action Monday after he posted a photo of the map on social media with the message: “Signed, Sealed, and…

The Independent UK

Killer says goodbye to friend in final words before execution for teen’s murder

James Ernest Hitchcock was executed for the murder of his brother’s 13-year-old stepdaughter, Cynthia Diggers

The Conversation

Gerrymandering is unpopular with Florida voters – my recent survey shows why DeSantis pushed it through anyway

The Sunshine State has joined Texas, California and a handful of other states in the battle of mid-decade redistricting.

The Independent UK

The Latest: Hegseth faces a second day of Democrats grilling him over the Iran war

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces a second day of grilling from Democrats on Capitol Hill, with senators getting their first opportunity to confront or praise the Pentagon chief over his handling of the Iran war

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The Guardian - US

Louisiana postpones primaries as states rush to redraw districts after supreme court ruling

More governors call for special sessions following supreme court’s decision severely weakening Voting Rights Act

The Independent UK

Man guilty of killing his 13-year-old step-niece is set to be Florida's 6th execution of 2026

A man convicted of beating and choking his 13-year-old step-niece to death is set to be executed in Florida

Axios

Supreme Court boosts DeSantis' GOP congressional map

The ruling helps DeSantis but doesn't finish the job.

The Independent UK

AOC calls for more Democrat-leaning states to redraw election maps after Supreme Court ruling and GOP push

‘Unfortunately, we have to provide balance,’ the Squad member says

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Florida Republicans approve new congressional map pushed by DeSantis

The Republican-controlled Florida Legislature on Wednesday approved a new congressional map that could give the GOP up to four pickup opportunities in November. The state Senate backed the new map, 21-17, a few hours after the state House had pushed it through in an 83-28 vote during a special session…

Latin Times

Puerto Rican Voters in Orlando Area Targeted in High-Stakes Florida Redistricting Battle

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' new congressional map is drawing immediate backlash from Latino leaders who say the proposal could weaken Puerto Rican voting power in Central Florida while giving Republicans a path to flip four Democratic-held U.S. House seats.

International Business Times UK

Supreme Court Order Stuns Legal Experts: 'Entirely Worrisome' Texas Ruling Revealed

The US Supreme Court has cleared Texas to use a controversial mid‑decade election map expected to add up to five Republican House seats.

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