Thanks to @TheFloridaTrib’s @sharmila701 for profoundly impactful reporting floridatrib.org/2026/09/23/h…

"internal financial documents show that ticket sales steeply declined after Mr. Trump’s takeover of the institution, and plunged even further after his name was added to the building" nytimes.com/2026/09/25/arts/…

A federal judge on Friday determined the director of a federal agency tasked with protecting consumers in the financial marketplace violated federal law by effectively seeking to defund the agency. courthousenews.com/judge-ord…

Nevada election officials said Thursday that 185 voters in the state who the Department of Homeland Security identified as noncitizens were all, in fact, citizens — the latest snafu in the department’s attempts to uncover illegal voters across the country. democracydocket.com/news-ale…

CARTOON OF THE DAY…

Classic

Some interesting big donors to Byron Donalds last week: - Big Sugar producer Florida Crystals ($205,000) - DeVos family ($1 million) - Disney (~$78,000 in free stuff) - NE Florida agricultural enclave developers: Davis family/DDI Inc., PARC Group & Hutson Cos. ($450,000)

I also see a whole lot of developer and developer adjacent PACs. Hasn’t someone told @ByronDonalds that Floridians of all political affiliations are over unchecked development? He’s bought and paid for by political donors and will answer to them, not the people.

Ten days ago, the Florida Senate threatened reporters with criminal charges to bury a report you paid for. Today, those reporters published it anyway. Now you can see what they were hiding. Insurance companies claiming losses while sending millions in profit to affiliated companies out of state. One insurer reported a 9 million dollar loss while its affiliates earned 176 million. They cry poverty to raise your rates, and the state helped them hide it. I served on the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee. I saw exactly how they operate. As your CFO, I will use the audit authority of this office to keep dragging this into the light. Read it yourself, then ask why they fought so hard to keep it from you. orlandosentinel.com/2026/09/… – Annette

MEMORY FAILURE In the "cover -your ass" Leon County grand jury investigation into the Hope Florida scandal in which Republicans stole ten million dollars from poor children Senator Ashley Moody was asked if she was married. She responded, "I can't recall." VOTE FOR ANGIE NIXON

When you flinch during your own flyover. So fucking weak.

Tucker Carlson has broken with President Trump — and he has plenty to say about how we got here. piped.video/pHhJM3Fg9jw?si=MHuf…

Alarm as Trump 'winces in pain' during military flyover: 'Global embarrassment' President Donald Trump made an odd facial expression during a military flyover that took place while he welcomed Chinese leader Xi Jinping. rawstory.com/xi-jinping-2677…

It was a remarkable act of deference. By tradition, American presidents don’t make the trip to greet a foreign leader This time, both anthems played, and a cannon sounded. Xi glanced above as a pair of B-1 bombers flew overhead. Trump winced at the noise theatlantic.com/politics/202…

🇺🇸🇨🇳 This flyover produced one priceless split-second moment The jets screamed overhead, Trump winced at the sheer volume, and Xi Jinping barely seemed to blink. That poker face survived the flyover😅 Writer: Val

Donald Trump winced as a military jet soared loudly overhead during the ceremonial welcome for Chinese president Xi Jinping in Maryland.

Trump winces because his widdle ears hurt during a military flyover. He didn’t come by the name Cadet Bone Spurs by accident. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

President Trump winces during U.S. military flyover with Xi Jinping. 🎥: Just the News/Real America's Voice

Look at Trump. Look at Xi. 🤣 The stupid fly-over left Xi bored and unimpressed, while Trump winced in pain.