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  Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0,  via Flickr FLHSMV Announces Driver License Exams to Be Administered in English Only Starting Feb. 6 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) announced that, beginning Friday, February 6, all driver license knowledge and skills examinations across the state will be administered exclusively in English. The policy applies to every driver license classification, including tests that were previously offered orally. Until now, most non-commercial knowledge exams were available in multiple languages, while Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) and Commercial Driver License (CDL) exams were limited to English and Spanish. Under the updated guidelines, all knowledge and road skills testing will be conducted in English only. FLHSMV confirmed that its statewide testing system has been updated to reflect the change. Translation services will no longer be permitted during examinations, and any printed...

  Jeanette and Marco Rubio at CFP National Championship game in Miami Rubio Spotted at College Football National Championship as Indiana Stuns Miami in Historic Title Game MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The 2025–26 College Football Playoff National Championship was packed with political star power, high drama, and a historic finish as the Indiana Hoosiers captured their first national championship ever , defeating the Miami Hurricanes 27–21 at Hard Rock Stadium. Among the high-profile figures in attendance were U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his wife, Jeanette Rubio , who were seen enjoying the game from a luxury suite as thousands of fans packed the stadium for one of the most anticipated nights in college football. Photos circulating from the event show Secretary Rubio dressed in a dark tailored jacket layered over a zip-up top , giving him a polished but relaxed game-day look. Jeanette Rubio appeared in a cream-toned outfit paired with a red accent scarf , blending eleganc...

  Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0,  via Flickr DOJ Sues Virginia Over Refusal to Provide Voter Rolls to Trump Administration Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a federal lawsuit against the Commonwealth of Virginia for allegedly refusing to turn over its full voter registration lists to the Trump administration, escalating a nationwide legal campaign over election data access. DOJ Sues Minnesota Over Affirmative Action Policies, Harmeet Dhillon Calls Program “Unlawful Discrimination” The lawsuit was announced by the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division and makes Virginia the 24th state — along with the District of Columbia — to face legal action for failing to provide statewide voter roll data upon request. Attorney General Pamela Bondi said the legal action is part of a broader effort to enforce federal election transparency laws. “This Department of Justice has now sued 24 states for failing to provide voter roll data and will conti...

  FBI Director Kash Patel  &  Deputy Director Dan Bongino  in a Single Frame 🚨 BREAKING: FBI Investigating Robbery of Journalist Nick Sortor’s Camera During Minneapolis Protest MINNEAPOLIS — The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating the theft of independent journalist Nick Sortor’s camera after a dramatic confrontation in Minneapolis, authorities and social media posts show. Sortor, a conservative independent reporter, says his $1,000 camera was grabbed by a suspect during protests Sunday in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood of Minneapolis . Video shared on social platforms appears to show an individual snatching the camera while Sortor was sitting in his vehicle, prompting him to pursue the suspect on foot. In the footage, Sortor’s hand becomes briefly trapped in the door handle of a red Kia as the vehicle sped away. ( dailycaller.com ) The incident gained widespread attention after Sortor and fellow video journalist Cam Higby shared clips and co...

  Donald Trump EU Threatens to Halt U.S. Trade Deal as Trump’s Greenland Tariff Dispute Reignites Transatlantic Tensions Brussels/Rome — Relations between the European Union and the United States are once again sliding into turmoil as fresh tariff threats from President Donald Trump jeopardize last summer’s EU-U.S. trade agreement and prompt growing calls in Brussels for retaliation. The latest standoff centers on Washington’s warning of new tariffs of up to 25% on countries that deployed troops to Greenland — a move European officials see as direct economic coercion tied to Trump’s renewed push to bring Greenland under U.S. control. The escalation has revived fears of a broader trade war just months after both sides narrowly avoided one. Senior EU officials confirmed Sunday that ambassadors from the bloc’s 27 member states convened emergency talks to assess next steps, including whether to formally prepare the EU’s powerful Anti-Coercion Instrument (ACI) — a legal mechanism desig...

  Marco Rubio U.S. Vice President JD Vance, Secretary Marco Rubio to Attend 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony; Trump Not on Delegation List ROME, Italy — U.S. Vice President JD Vance will lead an official American delegation to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy and attend the highly anticipated opening ceremony , the White House announced Saturday. The Milan–Cortina Winter Games are set to begin on Feb. 6 , and Vance will represent the United States at the event, underscoring Washington’s support for Team USA and international sports diplomacy. He will be accompanied by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio , Second Lady Usha Vance , U.S. Ambassador Tilman Fertitta , and a group of celebrated Olympic gold medalists. The Parade of Nations — a centerpiece of the opening ceremony — will take place primarily at San Siro Stadium in Milan , expected to be filled with roughly 60,000 spectators . In a historic first, parts of the procession will also unfold at three additional locati...

Julia Letlow (Image Source - Twitter) JUST IN: US President Donald Trump Endorses Julia Letlow for U.S. Senate in Louisiana, Challenging Sen. Bill Cassidy Washington, D.C. — U.S. President Donald J. Trump has officially endorsed Louisiana Congresswoman Julia Letlow for the United States Senate, signaling strong support for her potential challenge against incumbent Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) . In a lengthy statement shared publicly, President Trump praised Letlow as a “highly respected America First Congresswoman” and a “total winner,” highlighting her loyalty, leadership, and service to Louisiana. Trump said he has known Letlow well, has seen her perform under pressure, and believes she would continue delivering for the people of the state if elected to the Senate. Trump noted that Letlow is considering launching a Senate campaign and emphasized that Louisiana is a state he “won big” multiple times. He added that if she enters the race, she would have his “complete and total endorse...

  Photo "Donald Trump" by  Dan Scavino 🚨 BREAKING: Trump Administration Prepares Emergency Power Auction to Force Big Tech to Fund $15B in New Electricity Generation Washington, D.C. — In an unprecedented intervention into U.S. energy markets, President Donald Trump and a coalition of Northeast governors are preparing to announce an emergency power auction that would require major technology companies to finance billions of dollars in new electricity generation to support the nation’s rapidly expanding data center infrastructure. According to officials familiar with the plan, the administration will direct PJM Interconnection — the regional grid operator serving 13 states and more than 67 million Americans — to conduct a one-time “emergency reliability auction.” The auction would offer long-term, 15-year power contracts aimed at jumpstarting the construction of new power plants, with an estimated $15 billion in new generation capacity at stake. The core objective is to shift...

  Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0,  via Flickr DOJ Sues Minnesota Over Affirmative Action Policies, Harmeet Dhillon Calls Program “Unlawful Discrimination” Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Minnesota, challenging its affirmative action hiring policies and accusing state agencies of engaging in race- and sex-based discrimination. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Minnesota, seeks to dismantle the state’s affirmative action framework, arguing that it violates the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by giving preferential treatment based on race, color, national origin, and sex. According to the Justice Department, Minnesota’s policies require state agencies to use demographic goals when hiring, which federal officials say unfairly disadvantages applicants who are not classified as part of an “underrepresented group.” “When Minnesota gives preferences to employees or prospective employees on the b...

  Donald Trump at Trump Force One Johnson & Johnson Expands U.S. Footprint With Two New Manufacturing Plants Under $55 Billion Investment Plan WASHINGTON — Johnson & Johnson announced it will build two additional manufacturing facilities in the United States, expanding its domestic production network as part of a sweeping $55 billion investment commitment aimed at strengthening American drug manufacturing. The healthcare giant confirmed the new plants will be located in Pennsylvania and Wilson, North Carolina , marking another major step in the company’s multi-year push to bring advanced pharmaceutical production back to U.S. soil. According to company statements, the Pennsylvania site will focus on cell therapy manufacturing , while the North Carolina facility will support drug production operations . State officials in both regions say the projects are expected to generate hundreds of new jobs , boosting local economies and positioning the U.S. as a central hub for nex...

  Dina Powell McCormick Who Is Dina Powell McCormick? Inside the Life, Career, and Rise of Meta’s New President Dina Powell McCormick, recently appointed President and Vice Chairman of Meta, is a global finance executive, former top White House official, and longtime public servant whose career spans national security, Wall Street, and international development. Born Dina Habib in Cairo, Egypt , Powell McCormick is the daughter of an Egyptian army captain and a mother who studied at the American University in Cairo. As a child, she immigrated to the United States with her family. They later settled in Dallas, Texas , where her parents ran a convenience store and worked in real estate. Her father also worked as a city bus driver, experiences she has often credited with shaping her views on opportunity, work ethic, and public service. She attended the Ursuline Academy of Dallas , graduating in 1991, before enrolling at the University of Texas at Austin . There, she completed the pre...