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Another Florida veteran speaks out as lawmaker seeks answers on Baker Acts and the VA
SUMMARY: A U.S. Congressman and Florida veterans are demanding answers after an investigation reveals serious issues with the VA’s treatment of veterans in crisis. Former Marine Don Stiff shares his experience of being involuntarily held at a VA hospital after seeking mental health counseling. He and others, like Jordan Hunan, a Marine who sought help in 2023 but was improperly Baker Acted, have lost trust in the VA. Hunan died by suicide months later. Investigations found failures in VA protocols and a lack of oversight. Veterans continue to speak out, urging reforms to ensure proper care and accountability.
A US Congressman wants answers, and another Florida veteran is speaking out after a Katie LaGrone investigation uncovers serious questions about how the VA is failing veterans in crisis.
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President Donald Trump will watch US Open men’s singles final from Rolex suite, AP source says
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump will attend the U.S. Open men’s final at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday, his first appearance since 2015. He will watch from Rolex’s suite, a company that recently faced tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. The U.S. Tennis Association stated that any negative reactions during the match won’t be aired. Trump, who has a history with the tournament, once controlled a suite there but suspended it in 2017. Having a sitting president at the U.S. Open is rare, with Bill Clinton being the last in 2000. Trump’s recent sports event appearances include the Super Bowl and Daytona 500.
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NEXT Weather team tracks afternoon storms in South Florida. See timeline.
SUMMARY: The NEXT Weather team reports afternoon storms across South Florida, especially in Broward and Miami-Dade counties, with rain expected until early evening. Morning storms in the Upper Keys are clearing. A flash flood risk remains today and tomorrow; residents are urged to avoid flooded roads and carry umbrellas. Temperatures will reach the low 90s with high humidity through next weekend. Earlier, the team highlighted the bright “Corn Moon,” occurring near the harvest time in the Northeast and tied to an upcoming lunar eclipse over Europe, Asia, and Africa. Meanwhile, tropical wave formation chances in the Atlantic have dropped to 30%, reducing tropical storm concerns.
CBS News Miami’s NEXT Weather Meteorologist delivers the stormy forecast for Saturday.
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Legal aid group sues to preemptively block U.S. from deporting a dozen Honduran children
SUMMARY: A legal aid group, the Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project (FIRRP), has sued to block the U.S. government from deporting 12 Honduran children, citing “credible” information about imminent removal plans. This lawsuit amends a recent case that temporarily halted the deportation of Guatemalan migrant children. FIRRP fears these actions violate the children’s rights to seek protection in the U.S. The Trump administration previously attempted to deport Guatemalan children, prompting legal challenges and a federal judge’s intervention. The lawsuit demands these children access immigration judges, legal counsel, and placement in settings best for their welfare.
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