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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Shootout at Trump National Doral Hotel
In May 2018, a masked Oddi walked into the Trump National Doral Miami Hotel and Resort and fired his Glock pistol a bunch of times into the ceiling, then draped an American flag over the front desk and started breaking computers ... and when responding officers showed up, he fired at them, prompting a massive shootout with five cops. He fired at least 16 times ... and was arrested after being shot in his legs.
Newsweek
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Phil Mickelson Makes Stunning Equity Decision with Golf Influencer Grant Horvat
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Phil Mickelson has always been interested in YouTube golf. As a result, he has been spotted praising YouTube golfers like Bryson DeChambeau and Grant Horvat all the time. Take Horvat's 1M YouTube subscribers celebration, for instance, where Lefty joined hands by congratulating the Creator Classic winner in his iconic way—a tweet. Interestingly, when it comes to Phil Mickelson himself, he is no less. The LIV golfer jumped into the trend by releasing his first YouTube video on July 16th last year on his personal YouTube channel and never looked back. The video was done in collaboration with social media star Grant Horvat. His first video generated a total of 1.4 million views—the highest till now. DORAL, FLORIDA - APRIL 03: Captain Phil Mickelson of HyFlyers GC and Grant Horvat are seen during previews for LIV Golf Miami at Trump National Doral Miami on April 03, 2025 in Doral, Florida. (Photo... DORAL, FLORIDA - APRIL 03: Captain Phil Mickelson of HyFlyers GC and Grant Horvat are seen during previews for LIV Golf Miami at Trump National Doral Miami on April 03, 2025 in Doral, Florida. (Photo byMore Getty Images Currently, Lefty has 296K trusted subscribers through just 15 YouTube videos. Indeed, an impressive feat, which positioned Mickelson to make a large decision for his company, For Wellness. In a recent video with Grant Horvat, where he challenged Josh Allen & John Rahm to an 18-hole 2v2 match, Lefty approached the 25-year-old golf influencer. "You have been so kind in introducing me to YouTube space and all of your subscribers and teaching me kind of like what this is all about." "You have been so kind to everybody at For Wellness about using our product and promoting it and so forth. We have been great partners on the course, and I want to be partners off the course. And everybody at For Wellness agrees." "We are giving you equity in For Wellness to be a partner in the company as a thank you for what you have meant to us." Horvat could not control his smile, and his instant reply was, "Phil!" Grant paused and exhaled deeply, saying, "Thank you, oh my gosh." Next? Phil Mickelson just hugged his new partner and expressed, "You are a good, good man, and we really appreciate everything you have done, so thank you." The post was later shared by the Creator Classic Winner himself as he typed out the caption: "I'm speechless! Thank you @forwellness @philmickelson." YouTube Golf only continues to grow. LIV Golf has even begun dabbling in golf for social media consumers with the 'The Duels.' Held the week of LIV Golf Miami, the new event posted massive numbers of viewers across platforms. More Golf: Why Augusta National Kicked Masters Fans Out, Turned 'Into a Bloodbath'
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Catholic Charities refugee resettlement program in mid-Missouri to close after 14 years
President Donald Trump addresses the 2025 Republican Issues Conference at the Trump National Doral Miami on Jan. 27 in Doral, Florida (). The Central and Northern Missouri chapter of Catholic Charities will end its refugee resettlement program March 31. In an email to supporters, Executive Director Litz Main said the nonprofit had to end the program due to the lack of federal funding. 'We deeply appreciate your partnership and shared commitment to serving those in need,' Main said in the email. 'As we navigate this transition, we welcome opportunities to collaborate in new ways to continue supporting refugee families in our region.' The cuts come from a federal level, after President Donald Trump suspended the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program and halted all funding for agencies that support refugees. Although the executive order was blocked by a federal judge in February, local resettlement programs still face a lack of federal funds. There is no indication when the program will resume, and the case is expected to face an appeal from the Trump administration. Catholic Charities has provided food assistance, disaster relief and family services for refugees for 14 years through the program. The program stopped accepting new refugees earlier this year because of uncertainty about the future, according to an emailed statement. The organization has worked with partner agencies to have those groups take over providing support to refugees. That transition will be complete by March 31, according to the statement. 'We are proud to have welcomed and walked alongside so many who now call Missouri home, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to supporting these families through our partner agencies,' Main said in the statement Wednesday. She was not available for additional questions. Catholic Charities said in the statement it will continue to focus on its mission to support those in need in the Diocese of Jefferson City. City of Refuge, a refugee-focused nonprofit in Columbia, said in an email to its supporters Tuesday that one of the largest federal grants it receives will no longer be given to nonprofits. The funding will end Sept. 30. City of Refuge was not available for comment. This story originally appeared in the Columbia Missourian. It can be republished in print or online.
Miami Herald
17-02-2025
- Politics
- Miami Herald
Florida has shaped President Trump's administration. Take a look at these milestones
South Florida Florida has shaped President Trump's administration. Take a look at these milestones Florida has positioned itself as a central force behind the Trump administration, with its politicians and donors reshaping federal policy and Republican politics on the national stage. Driven by Trump's own residency in the state, Florida has seen the elevation of key local figures to prominent roles, such as Marco Rubio's selection as secretary of state and Matt Gaetz's controversial tapping as attorney general, which ended in him pulling out of the appointment. The consolidation of conservative power in Florida reflects the state's transformation into a stronghold of Republican influence, with leaders like Ron DeSantis and a burgeoning Cuban-American political presence further cementing its role in shaping national and international policies. Meanwhile, Florida's impact on U.S.-Cuba relations and its heavy-handed push against progressive initiatives signal enduring shifts in the federal government's priorities under Trump's leadership. The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories below were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists. Florida U.S. Senator Marcos Rubio speaks during a former President Donald Trump's rally at the Trump National Doral Miami, in Doral on Tuesday, July 09, 2024. By Pedro Portal NO. 1: 'IT'S FLORIDA'S TIME.' SUNSHINE STATE RESIDENTS RISING TO POWER IN TRUMP'S D.C. The president-elect is the first Floridian elected to the White House. He's bringing some of his neighbors along with him. | Published November 12, 2024 | Read Full Story by Max Greenwood Florida Senator Marco Rubio speaks during a rally at the Holocaust Memorial on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, in Miami Beach, Fla. People gathered to the event, which was hosted by the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, to show solidarity with Israel after Hamas militants launched a deadly assault on the country from Gaza. By MATIAS J. OCNER NO. 2: WITH RUBIO'S SELECTION AS NEXT SECRETARY OF STATE, CUBA LEADERS' WORST FEARS COME TRUE For the Cuban government, Trump's victory and Rubio's nomination come at the worst moment. | Published November 13, 2024 | Read Full Story by Nora Gámez Torres Senator Marco Rubio addresses the media following the Goldman Sach's 10,000 Small Businesses Ceremony Monday, Feb. 9, 2015 at the Freedom Tower. By Emily Michot NO. 3: FROM TEA PARTY DARLING TO SECRETARY OF STATE? RUBIO'S CLIMB HAS ALWAYS BEEN TO THE TOP From West Miami to Tallahassee to D.C., Rubio is validating those who said he was on his way to the top | Published November 12, 2024 | Read Full Story by Kirby Wilson Feb. 13, 2024; Washington, D.C., USA - Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), with other members of the House Freedom Caucus, at a press conference speaking on the reauthorization of FISA under consideration in the House on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024. Mandatory Credit: Jack Gruber-USA TODAY NO. 4: FLORIDA'S MATT GAETZ RESIGNS HOUSE SEAT AFTER TRUMP TAPS HIM FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL Gaetz's resignation effectively means he will escape a House Ethics Committee investigation into alleged sexual misconduct. | Published November 13, 2024 | Read Full Story by Michael Wilner Max Greenwood Benjamín León, Jr., was nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to be the next ambassador to Spain. NO. 5: TRUMP PICKS LEON MEDICAL CENTERS FOUNDER AS SPAIN'S NEXT AMBASSADOR. WHAT TO KNOW Benjamín León is most well known for founding Leon Medical Centers in 1996 to provide primary, specialty, pharmacy and other care for Miami seniors. | Published January 3, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michelle Marchante Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody speaks as Gov. Ron DeSantis listens during a press conference proposing anti-crime legislation at the Police Benevolent Association in Miami on Thursday, January 26, 2023. By Al Diaz NO. 6: WITH MARCO RUBIO LEAVING THE U.S. SENATE, FLORIDA'S GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES HIS REPLACEMENT DeSantis' pick has big implications for the 2026 election | Published January 16, 2025 | Read Full Story by Lawrence Mower This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists in our News division.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump wants states to handle disasters without FEMA. They say they can't
President Donald Trump addresses the 2025 Republican Issues Conference at the Trump National Doral Miami on Jan. 27 in Doral, Florida. (). State and local emergency managers are facing a serious question in the wake of President Donald Trump's first few weeks in office: When disaster strikes, will they be able to count on the federal government? Trump has called the Federal Emergency Management Agency a 'disaster' and suggested it might 'go away.' He said states would best take care of hurricanes, tornadoes and wildfires on their own, with the federal government reimbursing some of the costs. He convened a council to review FEMA and recommend 'improvements or structural changes.' But leaders in states that have been hit by disasters say they need more than the promise of an eventual federal check to manage catastrophic events. They say they're not equipped to handle the roles FEMA currently plays — such as marshaling emergency resources from multiple federal agencies, providing flood insurance, conducting damage assessments and distributing billions of dollars in recovery funds. 'FEMA has been an absolute lifesaver for people,' said Vermont state Sen. Anne Watson, a Democrat who has been involved in the state's recovery from devastating 2023 floods. 'I don't see [states and municipalities] as being able to replicate what FEMA does. The possibility of it going away leaves millions and millions of Americans in a very vulnerable position.' Meanwhile, Trump said last month that he wanted to make federal wildfire recovery aid to Los Angeles conditional on California enacting new laws requiring voter identification, adding further uncertainty about whether states can expect help from the feds. Trump and his allies also targeted the agency in the wake of Hurricane Helene, spreading lies that FEMA, under President Joe Biden, was diverting disaster money to immigrants without legal status; failing to provide helicopters; limiting aid to $750 per person; and cutting off support for Republican areas. State officials say that while there's room for a conversation about state and federal roles in disaster response, eliminating FEMA altogether would be shortsighted. 'I don't think it makes sense to get rid of FEMA,' Lynn Budd, director of the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security, said in an interview with Stateline. 'There are economies of scale [that a nationwide agency provides]. States don't have that capability built to handle a disaster every single year.' Budd said she doesn't believe Trump intends to terminate FEMA, calling such a move 'not realistic.' She also serves as president of the National Emergency Management Association, a nonprofit comprising state and territorial emergency officials. Budd called on Trump to include state emergency managers on the council that will consider FEMA's future. Emergency management experts say that Trump cannot unilaterally dissolve FEMA, which would require congressional action. However, Trump already has taken actions that appear to exceed his executive authority, including an attempt to freeze trillions of dollars in federal funding that had already been approved by Congress. FEMA does have some support from Trump's Republican allies, especially given that red states have needed more aid in recent years. Since 2015, residents in Florida, Louisiana and Texas have received the highest amounts of individual assistance payments from FEMA, exceeding $2 billion in each state. But experts see much to fear in cost-cutting efforts by Trump and his billionaire ally Elon Musk, which so far have focused on slashing the federal workforce and forcing out officials with decades of experience. Such actions could cripple FEMA, even if it's not officially 'abolished.' 'Senior people who don't want to put up with this nonsense are going to walk away,' said Craig Fugate, who served as FEMA's administrator under President Barack Obama. 'It's one thing to talk tough, it's another to govern and provide services.' Over the past decade, FEMA has responded to nearly 1,400 disasters, including wildfires, severe storms, hurricanes, floods and tornadoes. The agency coordinates the federal response during emergency situations, such as calling the Pentagon to get rescue helicopters in the air or trucking in generators in the aftermath of a storm. But the agency's larger purpose is focused on recovery, assessing the damage to communities and distributing funding to help them rebuild. Over the last four years, FEMA has provided more than $12 billion to individuals and $133 billion to state and local governments, tribal nations, territories and some nonprofits to help in recovery efforts. FEMA also provides much of the nation's flood insurance coverage, as the private market has largely pulled back from flood policies. Some governors, including Democrat Andy Beshear of Kentucky, have said Trump's threats to dismantle FEMA are dangerous. '[I]t would be disastrous in and of itself for the FEMA organization to be dissolved,' he said, according to the Kentucky Lantern. Beshear noted that replicating FEMA's administrative functions in each state would be far more costly than a single national agency. FEMA, which was established in the 1950s, has taken on a larger role as Congress has added to its recovery mission, populations have grown in disaster-prone areas, and climate change has increased the frequency and severity of disasters. The agency has faced criticism at times — most famously after Hurricane Katrina in 2005 — for an overly bureaucratic system that has gotten bogged down in red tape. Some conservative groups have long argued that states should shoulder more of the burden of responding to disasters. Project 2025, a hard-right blueprint that Trump distanced himself from during the campaign but which appears to have guided many of his actions since he took office, aims to limit states' eligibility for disaster assistance or set a deductible that states must meet before the feds step in. Such cutbacks would incentivize states to 'take a more proactive role in their own preparedness and response capabilities,' it said. The document also calls for states to take on much more financial responsibility for recovery efforts. Emergency managers say that there are opportunities to make FEMA more efficient. Fugate, the former FEMA chief, said the underlying problem is that the agency was not designed to replace insurance coverage, but is increasingly taking on that role as private insurers abandon disaster-prone areas. And increasing the pace of payouts also increases the risk of misspent funds, he said. 'Nobody is saying we shouldn't look at these programs and figure out how we move this money through faster,' he said. 'But you've got that dual tension of, 'I want to be fast but I'm a steward of the taxpayer's dollars.'' Amid that discussion, experts say that rushing to dismantle the federal agency would be catastrophic. 'The consequences [of dissolving FEMA] would be life-threatening,' said Juliette Kayyem, faculty chair of the Homeland Security Project at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government and a former Obama administration official. 'The states are not built for that right now.' Local leaders who have experienced disasters say FEMA is essential. After an EF5 tornado swept through Moore, Oklahoma, in May 2013, the federal agency provided recovery support. 'Sometimes I think people have a misconception of the purpose of FEMA. And it's not to provide lots of equipment or manpower — they can do a little bit of that, but that's not their primary function,' said Moore Mayor Mark Hamm, whose office is nonpartisan. Hamm was on the city council when the mile-wide tornado killed 24 people, including seven students at an elementary school. Moore said FEMA provided crucial financial resources, reimbursing the city's exorbitant overtime costs for police and fire crews. Moore is a bedroom community of about 63,000 people situated between Oklahoma City and Norman. The city's annual budget is about $133 million. The National Weather Service calculated the 2013 storm's damage across the region at $2 billion. The city has been hit by two F5 tornadoes since 1999. 'When you have a natural disaster like the couple of F5 tornadoes that have come to our city — that would bankrupt our city, our budget,' he said. 'That is a huge burden that this city just could not afford.' Hamm said he would be open to Trump's talk of realigning FEMA, particularly if it allowed more funds to stay directly with states like his. But he said federal disaster funding must remain intact in some way. 'When you need a lifeline, it's reassuring to know that one is there and you can grab onto that rope, and there's somebody on the other end pulling you to safety,' he said. 'And the federal government was a lifeline, not so much in the recovery, but in providing the finances. I can't emphasize that enough.' Eaton County, Michigan, was hit hard in August 2023, as tornadoes, severe storms and flooding struck the mid-Michigan region. FEMA's response helped the community navigate aid and recovery programs and apply for federal assistance. 'That federal support piece is critical to us to be able to respond and recover from disasters,' said Ryan Wilkinson, the county's emergency manager. 'Yes, we need reform for emergency management nationwide — at all levels — but shifting complete responsibility to the states would do greater harm in the long term.' Stateline is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Stateline maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Scott S. Greenberger for questions: info@
