SUMMARY: Two months ago, the U.S. proposed a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, accepted by Ukraine but rejected by Russia, which feared it would aid Ukraine and Western allies. Since then, Russian attacks, including missile and drone strikes, have targeted civilian areas along the front line, killing at least 117 civilians and wounding over 1,000 in long-range assaults. Notable deadly attacks include strikes in Sumy, Kharkiv, Kryvyi Rih, and Kyiv, with many casualties including children. Despite brief Russian ceasefires for Easter and Victory Day, violations persisted. Ukraine continues drone attacks on Russian regions, including Moscow. Both sides remain engaged in intense conflict.
www.clickorlando.com – The Associated Press, Associated Press – 2025-08-20 04:19:00
SUMMARY: NATO defense chiefs are holding a virtual meeting to discuss future security guarantees for Ukraine amid efforts to end Russia’s war. Italian Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone announced that 32 defense chiefs, including U.S. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, will participate. Recent diplomatic talks led by U.S. President Donald Trump with Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy have yet to yield progress. Ukraine demands strong Western-backed military assurances to prevent future Russian invasions. A coalition of 30 countries plans to support a security force to backstop any peace deal, though the U.S. has ruled out deploying troops. Meanwhile, Russian strikes continue, prompting calls for increased sanctions.
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump has pledged to lead a movement to eliminate mail-in ballots, calling them corrupt and promising an executive order to ban their use. Experts noted that election authority lies with states, not the federal government. Democrats condemned the move as a cheating tactic for 2026. Florida voters expressed concern, highlighting mail-in voting’s importance for seniors and disabled individuals. Over three million Floridians voted by mail in 2024, including Republicans and Trump himself. Florida GOP Chair Evan Power defended the state’s system, while Governor Ron DeSantis said Trump targets states with looser rules. The White House plans further discussions with Congress and states.
www.thecentersquare.com – By Alan Wooten | The Center Square – (The Center Square – ) 2025-08-19 15:48:00
A recent ruling by Judge Rodolfo Ruiz in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida has dismissed part of a lawsuit involving Alligator Alcatraz after immigration cases were moved near Miami, as directed by the Trump administration. The 47-page decision addressed a Fifth Amendment claim related to the Krome North Processing Center, while First Amendment claims concerning detainee-lawyer meetings were transferred to the Middle District. ACLU attorney Eunice Cho criticized the necessity of litigation, noting frequent changes in plaintiffs’ claims. Separately, a 14-day halt on further construction at the South Detention Facility was ordered, with a ruling expected soon.
(The Center Square) – Hearing immigration cases near Miami as directed by the Trump administration this past weekend has led to the dismissal of part of a lawsuit involving Alligator Alcatraz.
Judge Rodolfo Ruiz, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, issued a 47-page ruling on Monday evening. He wrote that the immigration hearings designated for the Krome North Processing Center takes care of a Fifth Amendment claim.
Remaining First Amendment claims are being moved to the Middle District courtroom. There, arguments on meetings between detainees and their lawyers will be heard.
Eunice Cho, an American Civil Liberties Union lawyer for the detainees, said litigation should not have been necessary. Ruiz wrote that “nearly every aspect of the plaintiffs’ civil action” has changed with each filing since initiation on July 16.
In another case involving Alligator Alcatraz, or the South Detention Facility as it is more formally known, a 14-day stoppage on additional construction was made Aug. 7. In that case, U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams in Miami is expected to rule this week.
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