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Donald Trump drove laps of the Daytona Worldwide Speedway monitor in his presidential limo “The Beast” on Sunday, because the 2025 NASCAR season started in Florida.
The president arrived for world-famous Daytona 500 race simply earlier than the inexperienced flag, and can return to Mar-a-Lago this afternoon. In 2020, he acted as grand marshal, waving the flag to begin the race.
It comes after Trump raised eyebrows on Saturday after he gave the impression to be make reference to the dictatorial Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte in a web based submit. “He who saves his Nation doesn’t violate any Legislation,” the president wrote on Fact Social, a quote which is commonly attributed to the European conquerer.
A number of of Trump’s early government orders and budget-slashing with Elon Musk’s new Division of Authorities Effectivity have been referred to as into courtroom by a string of lawsuits.
The pair are reportedly planning to speed up their purge of America’s federal paperwork, with hundreds of federal works laid off previously week, together with greater than 300 staffers on the Nationwide Nuclear Safety Administration – which oversees the U.S. nuclear weapon stockpile.
NBC later reported that the NNSA was struggling the staffers as a result of it didn’t have new contact info for them.
Watch: Trump says he advised Netanyahu ‘do no matter you need’ to get hostages dwelling
Mike Bedigan16 February 2025 22:00
New: Trump asks Supreme Courtroom to fireside ethics chief as mass purge runs into authorized roadblocks
Donald Trump’s administration is asking the Supreme Courtroom for permission to fireside an ethics chief because the president and Elon Musk transfer rapidly to intestine the federal workforce, together with company officers and watchdogs.
The highest official on the unbiased U.S. company that protects authorities whistleblowers and enforces ethics guidelines sued the administration this month after he acquired an e mail from the president merely stating that his position is “terminated, efficient instantly.”
Alex Woodward has the total story:
Mike Bedigan16 February 2025 21:30
Trump approves Kentucky emergency declaration
Donald Trump has declared an emergency within the state of Kentucky, after excessive dangerous climate induced at the least 9 deaths.
In response to Governor Andy Beshear’s request, the president granted help from the Federal Emergency Administration Company – which he has beforehand urged he intends to close down.
“As we speak, President Donald J. Trump declared that an emergency exists within the Commonwealth of Kentucky and ordered Federal help to complement Commonwealth and native response efforts because of the emergency circumstances ensuing from extreme storms, straight-line winds, flooding, and landslides starting on February 14, 2025, and persevering with,” a press release from the White Home learn.
It added: “FEMA is permitted to determine, mobilize, and supply, at its discretion, tools and sources essential to alleviate the impacts of the emergency. Emergency protecting measures, restricted to direct federal help, might be supplied at 75 % Federal funding.”
The Trump administration fired 200 staff at FEMA on Friday.
Mike Bedigan16 February 2025 21:00
Tallest peak in West Virginia to be renamed ‘Trump Mountain’ after president’s loss of life
The West Virginia Home of Delegates has launched a invoice that might see the state’s highest peak renamed “Trump Mountain” following the president’s loss of life.
Decision 33, launched on Feb 14, proposes to rename Spruce Knob, in honor of Trump’s accomplishments.
This modification wouldn’t occur instantly nonetheless, however 5 years after the loss of life of the president “as a solution to honor his enduring affect and connection to the state of West Virginia.”
“Whereas, The individuals of West Virginia, in overwhelming assist, voted for Donald J. Trump in each county in the course of the 2016, 2020, and 2024 presidential elections, reflecting a shared dedication to the values of freedom, financial prosperity, and patriotism,” the invoice states.
Mike Bedigan16 February 2025 20:30
One other angle: Trump on the monitor
Mike Bedigan16 February 2025 20:00
In photos: Trump meets drivers at Daytona 500
Mike Bedigan16 February 2025 19:30
Trump provides pre-race interview
Mike Bedigan16 February 2025 19:15
Watch: Trump does laps in presidential limo at Daytona Worldwide Speedway
Mike Bedigan16 February 2025 19:00
Who’s in Trump’s entourage for the Daytona 500
Becoming a member of the president in Florida for the Daytona 500 are:
Mike Bedigan16 February 2025 18:30
Trump sends ‘presidential message’ forward of Daytona 500
Forward of Sunday’s Daytona 500, Donald Trump launched a press release during which he hailed the long-lasting race as “bringing collectively individuals from all walks of life.”
“As we speak, I stay up for becoming a member of tens of hundreds of American Patriots in Daytona Seashore, Florida, for the ‘Nice American Race’ – the legendary Daytona 500 – and the official begin to the 2025 NASCAR Cup Collection,” he mentioned.
“This iconic race showcases the quickest, most fearless drivers in motorsports, who symbolize our Nation’s love of custom, competitors, and automotive innovation.
“When the engines begin or the checkered flag waves, and all 500 thrilling miles in between, our Troopers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, and Guardians stand able to defend cherished traditions like this—and for that, we’re really grateful.
“Melania and I ship our greatest needs for a protected and profitable race. Could God bless our Armed Forces, and should He proceed to bless the US of America.”
Mike Bedigan16 February 2025 18:00
