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Grift 1 of 15

Trump Organization trademarks "Trump 250" to sell golf balls, tote bags, and drinkware, branding America's 250th anniversary as a private business venture.

Filed by his own private business

Source: NOTUS

March 8, 2026

Extremism 2 of 15

Enrique Tarrio, former Proud Boys leader pardoned after 22-year sentence for seditious conspiracy in Jan. 6 attack, attends diplomatic Shield of the Americas summit and meets Rubio.

Tarrio post: "Proud of this Cuban"

Source: The Hill

March 8, 2026

Voting Rights 3 of 15

Trump announces he will refuse to sign any legislation until Senate passes the SAVE Act, demanding federal control over state-run elections with mandatory voter ID, proof of citizenship, and near-elimination of mail-in ballots.

Posted during war, shutdown, and oil crisis

Source: UPI

March 8, 2026

Fighting Back 4 of 15

Federal judge orders ICE to justify arrest of Nashville journalist who covered immigration raids the day before she was detained, after attorneys call crumpled, unserved warrant unconstitutional.

Valid work permit through 2029

Source: The Tennessee Lookout

March 8, 2026

Economy 5 of 15

Oil tops $100 for first time since 2022 after Iraq production collapses 70% and Gulf states run out of storage, while Trump calls the surge "a very small price to pay."

Biggest weekly gain in futures history since 1983

Source: CNBC

March 8, 2026

Transportation 6 of 15

Airports tell travelers to arrive 4-5 hours early as security delays mount in second government shutdown in five months, with TSA workers again going unpaid.

Spring break travel starts this week

Source: NBC News

March 8, 2026

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