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  Florida's Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed the measure (HB 919) on Tuesday with an 81-30 vote, largely along party lines. The state Senate followed on Thursday (February 19, 2026), approving it 25-11, with all opposition coming from Democrats. The bill renames the airport President Donald J. Trump International Airport. The legislation now heads to Governor Ron DeSantis for his signature—he is widely expected to sign it into law, despite past political tensions with Trump. However, the name change is not final: it requires approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which oversees airport naming and designations for air traffic control purposes. The airport, located in West Palm Beach, serves as a major hub in South Florida and is frequently used by Trump for travel to and from his nearby Mar-a-Lago estate. The Trump Organization recently filed trademark applications for variations of the name (including "President Donald J. Trump Internatio...

  In a gesture highlighting growing diplomatic warmth between Nigeria and the United States, President Donald Trump publicly praised Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, during the 74th Annual National Prayer Breakfast held on Capitol Hill. Spotting Mrs. Tinubu in the audience, President Trump paused his address to acknowledge her, emphasizing her prominent roles in both governance and faith. He described her as serving as a pastor at one of Nigeria's largest churches and repeatedly called her "a very respected woman" and "very respected person." The remarks, which elicited applause, read in part: “We are honoured to be joined today by the First Lady of Nigeria, who also happens to serve as a Christian pastor at the largest church in Nigeria. A very respected woman. First Lady, please, where are you? Thank you very much. It’s a great honour... Very respected person, too.” Mrs. Tinubu's attendance at the high-profile event underscores Nigeria...