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  Donald Trump at Trump Force One President Trump Announces 2025 Kennedy Center Honorees: Celebrating American Icons in Performing Arts The White House – August 13, 2025 — President Donald J. Trump has officially revealed the honorees for the 48th Kennedy Center Honors , paying tribute to an extraordinary lineup of artists whose remarkable careers have shaped American culture and inspired generations. The annual Kennedy Center Honors Gala will take place this December in Washington, D.C., celebrating these icons of music, film, theater, and pop culture. The 2025 Kennedy Center Honorees 🎵 George Strait — Widely known as the “King of Country,” George Strait’s career spans over four decades, with more than 120 million records sold worldwide , 60 number-one hits , and 33 platinum-certified albums — more than any other living American artist. He remains the only performer in history to achieve a Top 10 hit every year for over 30 years. Offstage, Strait’s philanthropic efforts ...

  Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0,  via Flickr Inflation Beats Market Expectations Again as Prices Fall for Everyday Goods, White House Says Washington, D.C. — August 14, 2025 — The White House is touting fresh economic data as proof that President Donald Trump’s “America First” economic policies are delivering results for American families and businesses. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday that the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report shows inflation once again beat market expectations and remains low and stable. “Today’s CPI report revealed that inflation beat market expectations once again and remains stable, underscoring President Trump’s commitment to lower costs for American families and businesses,” Leavitt said. “The Panicans continue to be proven wrong by the data – President Trump’s tariffs are raking in billions of dollars, small business optimism is at a five-month high, and real wages are rising. The American people hav...

  Pete Hegseth BREAKING: Pete Hegseth Confirms National Guard Mobilization in Washington, D.C. Under Trump’s “Safe and Beautiful” Plan Washington, D.C. — August 11, 2025 — President Donald J. Trump has officially ordered the mobilization of the D.C. National Guard as part of a sweeping plan to restore safety and beauty to the nation’s capital. “Washington, D.C., should be one of the safest, cleanest, and most beautiful cities anywhere in the world, and we're going to make it that,” Trump said during a press conference at the White House. “We're going to make it safe; we're going to make it smart; we're going to make it beautiful.” National Guard Deployment Details Following the president’s directive, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that the mobilization would be carried out by Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll , with Guard members deployed across the city in the coming week. Approximately 800 soldiers have been activated as part of the D.C. Safe and...

  President Trump's press briefing at the White House Washington, D.C. Crime Rate 2025: Shocking Statistics Reveal Public Safety Crisis Washington, D.C. — the capital of the United States — should be a proud symbol of American patriotism and a safe, welcoming city for residents, public servants, and millions of tourists each year. Instead, new data shows that Washington, D.C. is facing one of the worst crime waves in its history , despite repeated claims by politicians and some media outlets that the city is “safe.” Homicide and Violent Crime Statistics in Washington, D.C. Homicide Rate (2024): 27.3 per 100,000 residents — fourth-highest in the United States . Nearly 6x higher than New York City and above major crime hubs like Atlanta, Chicago, and Compton. If Washington, D.C. were a state, it would have the highest homicide rate in the nation . In 2012, the rate was 13.9 per 100,000 — meaning the murder rate has nearly doubled in just over a decade . The D.C. murd...

  President Trump's press briefing at the White House Trump Declares Public Safety Emergency in Washington, D.C., Appoints AG Pam Bondi to Lead Crackdown “Liberation Day” Brings National Guard to Restore Order in the Nation’s Capital The White House — August 11, 2025 President Donald J. Trump today declared a public safety emergency in Washington, D.C., announcing sweeping measures to tackle the city’s spiraling crime crisis. The move, which the President described as “ Liberation Day ,” places Attorney General Pam Bondi in direct command of the Metropolitan Police Department and authorizes the National Guard to assist in restoring law and order. “This is Liberation Day in D.C. — and we’re going to take our capital BACK,” President Trump said in a morning address from the White House. “They’ll immediately begin massive enforcement operations targeting known gangs, drug dealers, and criminal networks to get them the hell off the street.” Citing alarming statistics, the Presiden...

  Donald Trump BREAKING 🚨 Donald Trump to Unveil Bold “Make DC Beautiful Again” Plan — Calls for Federalizing the Nation’s Capital In a fiery announcement , former President Donald J. Trump declared that he will present a sweeping plan today aimed at restoring Washington, D.C., to its former glory — tackling both rampant crime and deteriorating conditions in the nation’s capital. The press conference, scheduled for 10:00 A.M. EST in the Press Briefing Room, will outline Trump’s strategy to “end the Crime, Murder, and Death” in Washington, while also launching a massive “beautification” initiative. “Before the tents, squalor, filth, and crime, it was the most beautiful capital in the world,” Trump said. “It will soon be that again.” Trump criticized the $3.1 billion renovation of the Federal Reserve building, claiming it could have been completed “in a far more elegant and time-sensitive manner” for $50 to $100 million — saving taxpayers roughly $3 billion. While acknowl...

Scott Presler:  Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0,  via Flickr BREAKING 🚨 Scott Presler Urges Elon Musk to Join Forces with MAGA Movement Ahead of Midterms Conservative activist Scott Presler , widely known as “The Persistence” , has issued a passionate public appeal to Elon Musk , encouraging the billionaire entrepreneur to stand alongside President Donald Trump and the MAGA movement as the nation heads into the critical midterm elections. Presler warned that the so-called “Deep State” is determined to divide Trump and Musk, stating that their alliance is essential to safeguarding the political victories achieved in the 2024 presidential race. In his message, Presler praised Musk for his decisive influence in the election, especially in Pennsylvania , a key battleground state. “ Dear Elon Musk, I speak for millions when I say how thankful we are for your contributions to the 2024 presidential election. Without a doubt, you helped elect President Trump ,” Presler wr...

  President Trump With AG Pam Bondi U.S. Offers $50 Million Reward for Capture of Nicolás Maduro Washington, D.C. — August 7, 2025 — U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of State Marco Rubio today announced a historic increase in the reward for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Nicolás Maduro, raising it to $50 million under the Narcotics Rewards Program (NRP). For more than a decade, Maduro has been accused of leading the Cartel de los Soles , a powerful criminal organization responsible for funneling massive quantities of narcotics into the United States. On July 25, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury officially designated the cartel as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) entity, further intensifying the international manhunt. “Maduro is not just a corrupt politician—he is a criminal kingpin who has poisoned our communities with illegal drugs,” said Attorney General Bondi. “The United States will use every tool at our dispos...

President Trump meets with President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and PM Nikol Pashinyan of Armenia President Trump Brokers Historic Peace Between Azerbaijan and Armenia WASHINGTON, D.C., August 8, 2025 — President Donald J. Trump welcomed Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to the White House today , culminating in the signing of a landmark peace declaration ending decades of conflict between their nations. The agreement marks the end of more than 35 years of hostility and bloodshed in the South Caucasus, delivering a breakthrough that eluded world leaders for decades. Alongside the peace accord, both leaders signed bilateral economic agreements with the United States aimed at boosting trade, energy cooperation, infrastructure development, and technology investment in the region. “For more than 35 years, Armenia and Azerbaijan have fought a bitter conflict that resulted in tremendous suffering for both nations… Many tried to find a resolution...

President Trump with Apple CEO Tim Cook & VP JD Vance Apple Commits $600 Billion to U.S. Manufacturing in Partnership with Trump Administration Washington, D.C., August 7, 2025 — Apple Inc. has announced a historic $600 billion investment to expand manufacturing and technology development in the United States , marking one of the largest corporate commitments to domestic production in history. Speaking from the White House, President Donald J. Trump praised the move as a major step toward revitalizing American industry. “For years, Americans have watched as many of our leading tech giants built their factories overseas and exported American jobs abroad — but under the Trump Administration, we’re doing everything possible to make this the best place on earth to build a factory or grow businesses,” said President Trump. Apple CEO Tim Cook highlighted the company’s dedication to creating jobs and fostering innovation within the U.S. “We’re going to keep making investments righ...

  President Trump President Trump Establishes White House Task Force to Oversee 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, CA WASHINGTON, D.C. — August 5, 2025 — President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order creating a White House Task Force on the 2028 Summer Olympics , ensuring the United States is fully prepared to host one of the largest sporting events in history. The U.S. will welcome athletes and spectators from around the globe to Los Angeles for the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games — the first Olympics held on American soil since 2002. The newly formed task force will spearhead federal coordination for all aspects of the Games, including security, transportation, and streamlined entry processes for international participants and media. President Trump will chair the task force, with Vice President JD Vance serving as Vice Chair. The panel will include members of the President’s Cabinet, senior White House advisors, and key federal agency leaders. An Executive ...

  DHS Secretary Kristi Noem DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Announces “Speedway Slammer” in Indiana to Expand ICE Detention Capacity Washington, D.C., August 5, 2025 – Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem unveiled a new partnership between DHS and the state of Indiana to expand U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention capacity by 1,000 beds. The facility, dubbed the “Speedway Slammer,” will be located at the Miami Correctional Center and is set to house some of the “worst of the worst” criminal illegal aliens apprehended by ICE. This marks the second state partnership to expand ICE detention space, following the recent launch of “Alligator Alcatraz” in Florida. “This is COMING SOON to Indiana,” said Secretary Noem. “Thanks to Governor Mike Braun for his partnership to help remove the worst of the worst out of our country. If you are in America illegally, you could find yourself in Indiana’s Speedway Slammer. Avoid arrest and self-deport now us...

  Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0,  via Flickr "Dan Bongino Praises FBI’s Houston Office & Local Police for ‘Summer Heat’ Operation Nabbing Gang Members in 2022 Broad-Daylight Murder" HOUSTON — FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino announced Wednesday that two brothers—Terry Ardoin, 24, and Travonte Ardoin, 27—have been charged in connection with a brazen daylight ambush killing tied to Houston’s violent “Free Money” gang. Court documents allege the Ardoins targeted rivals on June 24, 2022, following their Chevrolet Equinox into a shopping center parking lot. Wearing masks, the brothers allegedly opened fire as the victims returned to their vehicle, killing one and injuring another. The “Free Money” gang, authorities say, is involved in robbery, home invasions, drug distribution, and murder, with this attack linked to an ongoing turf war. The charges include murder and attempted murder in aid of racketeering, use of a firearm in furtherance of a violent crime, and ...