FLORIDA, USA | ☀️ February 5th, 2026

By AzM News

Florida lawmakers advance significant property tax relief and school safety measures, while a new proposal to ban Central Bank Digital Currencies moves forward. Environmental restoration efforts in the Keys receive a major boost, and state economists forecast continued growth.

Florida House Passes Sweeping $1 Billion Property Tax Relief Package

On February 3rd, the Florida House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a landmark tax relief package aimed at mitigating the impact of rising property values on long-term residents. 

The legislation, a cornerstone of the 2026 session, expands the "Save Our Homes" benefits and introduces a permanent increase in the homestead exemption for first responders and active-duty military personnel.

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Our weekly roundup covers the latest major developments in the USA from January 28 to February 4, 2026, including the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, the "Trump Accounts" initiative, ongoing immigration enforcement disputes, and more.

AZM USA WEEKLY NEWS ROUNDUP: 01/28/26 – 02/04/26

Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Economic Monitoring 

On Wednesday, January 28, the Federal Reserve announced its decision to maintain the federal funds rate at its current level of 3.50–3.75%. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) indicated that while inflation is moderating, it remains vigilant. 

Fed Chair Jerome Powell struck a cautiously optimistic tone regarding the labor market but emphasized that the era of "near-zero" rates is unlikely to return soon. READ FULL REPORT >>>

February 03, 2026 - International Coverage

The Abu Dhabi Summit opens as a critical venue for Ukraine-Russia peace talks; Iranian security forces struggle to contain a second wave of protests; and Venezuela’s Interim President Delcy Rodríguez initiates the "Grand Reconciliation" by releasing political prisoners.

ABU DHABI SUMMIT: TRILATERAL PEACE TALKS FOR UKRAINE BEGIN IN EARNEST

On February 1, 2026, the Abu Dhabi Peace Summit officially commenced, bringing together high-level delegations from the United States, Ukraine, and Russia. Mediated by U.S. envoys and Emirati diplomats, the summit is seen as the most significant effort to date to freeze the conflict. 

The discussions are reportedly centered on a "Security for Energy" framework, where Russia would cease all strikes on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure in exchange for a partial lifting of technology export bans.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, attending via secure video link, maintained that any peace deal must include "clear and enforceable."

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Is Portugal’s new €5B green energy surge a global game-changer? From 100% home financing for youth to the Amazon’s $120M bio-shield, see how the Atlantic is being redefined. Read the 7 essential stories now. 

By Carlos Ferreira | AzM NEWS

📍 São Miguel, Azores 02/02/26

Mainland Portugal

A Green Revolution in Sines and Porto 

The landscape of Portuguese industry is shifting toward a cleaner horizon as the government officially put its €5 billion green energy roadmap into high gear this week. Walking through the industrial heart of Sines, you can feel the momentum building behind the H2G Backbone project, a massive infrastructure play designed to turn Portugal into Europe’s primary gateway for green hydrogen. READ FULL ARTICLE >>>

🌍 This week’s Sunday Roundup (Jan 26 – Feb 01, 2026)

A comprehensive weekly review of the most significant developments in U.S., World, Technology, Science, and Florida NEWS.

As January closes and February begins, the international community is witnessing the rapid dismantling of the old guard in South America and the rise of a new era in biological science. While Washington navigates the complexities of a post-Maduro regional order, Florida has turned its attention inward, passing landmark legislation to address medical transparency and affordability. Meanwhile, a breakthrough in genetic engineering has achieved what was once considered science fiction: the successful birth of a species once lost to time. READ FULL ARTICLE >>>

Citizen Reporter exposes the $10 billion "shakedown" of American taxpayers as President Trump sues the IRS and Treasury. An analysis of the unprecedented conflict of interest, the dismantling of social services, and the ethical void of a leader seeking personal enrichment from the public till.

By Carlos Ferreira | Citizen Reporter | AzM NEWS

📍 São Miguel, Azores 01/31/26

In a move that redefines the boundaries of executive entitlement, President Donald J. Trump has officially filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury. This litigation marks a dark milestone in American history: a sitting President using the legal system to demand a massive payout from the very government he leads. Alleging "gross negligence" regarding the 2019-2020 leak of his tax returns by a former contractor, the President is positioning himself as a victim entitled to billions in taxpayer compensation, even as his administration oversees a historic dismantling of the American social safety net.

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DeepSeek-R1 causes a market earthquake, challenging Western AI dominance. Plus: Scientists solve the mystery of the Permian Extinction; NASA clears a major hurdle for nuclear-powered Mars travel; and a breakthrough in room-temperature superconductivity.

January 30, 2026 | Global Research Centers

DeepSeek-R1 Launch Triggers Global Tech Sell-off and AI Strategy Shift 💻

Published: January 27, 2026 | Location: Beijing, China & Global Markets

The global technology sector experienced a historic "Black Monday" this week following the full open-source release of DeepSeek-R1. The Chinese-developed model demonstrated reasoning capabilities that match or exceed OpenAI’s o1-preview but was trained at a fraction of the cost, roughly $6 million, compared to the billions spent by US counterparts. The efficiency of DeepSeek-R1 sent shockwaves through Wall Street, wiping nearly $1 trillion in market value from AI-heavy firms like Nvidia and Microsoft as investors questioned the "moat" of expensive compute-heavy models. 

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