Thursday, February 20, 2025

DRUDGE REPORT: EVERTHING IN BIG BOXES . . . Trump downloads his Pretentious Trappings of Power

The president, a New York native, wrote on Truth Social: 'Congestion pricing is dead. Manhattan, and all of New York, is saved. Long Live The King!'
He appeared to have used Elon Musk's new Grok 3 AI chatbot to make the image.
 
Donald Trump calls himself 'King' as he ...
An official White House social media account also posted a fake Time magazine cover that replaced 'Time' for 'Trump' and showed the president grinning and wearing a crown.
It came days after Trump issued a similar post echoing France's Napoleon Bonaparte.
Trump wrote: 'He who saves his Country does not violate any Law.'
That phrase has been attributed to the French military leader who declared himself Emperor in 1804.
Trump has signaled that he wants to extend the limits of his executive authority despite multiple legal challenges that appear headed toward U.S. Supreme Court showdowns.
Some of the lawsuits accuse Trump of usurping the authority of Congress as set out in the U.S. Constitution.

Trump calls himself KING after killing policy hated by millions

Trump calls himself KING after killing policy hated by millions | Daily  Mail Online




TRUMP CALLS HIMSELF 'KING'...

APPROVAL DOWN TO 44%...

DEPORTATIONS WEAK...

WHITE HOUSE STOPS PUBLISHING DAILY NUMBERS...


'INFLATION IS BACK'...

Don has gone golfing 7 out of 29 days in office...

Despite DOGE, agenda calls for adding TRILLIONS MORE to debt...

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If you need it...Section 5310 Application Reminder (MAG Maricopa Association of Govewrnments)

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To Human Services Transportation Stakeholders,

A reminder that the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 FTA Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program for the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale (PMS) and the Phoenix West-Goodyear-Avondale (PGA) urban areas application and handbook are available at the MAG Elderly and Persons with Disabilities Transportation Committee website.

Applications are due Monday, February 24, 2025, by noon. No late applications will be accepted. 

  • For information regarding the Section 5310 PMS and PGA application process, contact DeDe Gaisthea, MAG, at dgaisthea@azmag.gov.
  • For information regarding the Section 5310 PMS and PGA Program, contact Stephanie Rangel, City of Phoenix, at Section5310@phoenix.gov.
  • Additional information regarding the Section 5310 program for the PMS and PGA urban areas can be found here.

If you have any questions, contact Lauren Marshall, MAG Human Services Transportation Planner, at LRead@azmag.gov

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Elderly and Persons with Disabilities Transportation Committee

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) provides grant funding through the Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Transportation Program to improve mobility for older adults and individuals with disabilities. 

The purpose of the MAG Elderly and Persons with Disabilities Transportation Ad Hoc Committee is to review, evaluate, and develop the prioritization of applicants to receive FTA Section 5310 grant funds for capital and operating awards in the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale (PMS) and the Phoenix West-Goodyear-Avondale (PGA) Urban Areas.

MAG Region Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program

FTA guidelines allow large urban areas to directly administer the Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Transportation funds. This has resulted in modifications for the submittal of the FTA Section 5310 applications in the MAG region. On October 25, 2023, the Maricopa Association of Governments Regional Council approved the request for the City of Phoenix as the Designated Recipient of FTA funds for the Phoenix West-Goodyear-Avondale Urban Area.
  • Agencies applying for Section 5310 awards in the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale (PMS), or the Phoenix West-Goodyear-Avondale (PGA) Urban Areas will apply through the MAG application process in coordination with the City of Phoenix Public Transit Department as the Designed Recipient. 
  • Agencies with services outside of the MAG region will apply through the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) application process. ADOT contact information can be found below. 
  • For further information on where your agency should apply, please refer to the MAG Regional Boundary Map under the Resources link below.

Notification of the Fiscal Year 2025 FTA Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program for the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale and Phoenix West-Goodyear-Avondale Urban Areas Application Process

Notice of Funding Available for the Fiscal Year 2025 FTA Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program for the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale (PMS) and the Phoenix West-Goodyear-Avondale (PGA) urban areas. 
Agencies applying for funding in the PMS and PGA urban areas will utilize the Section 5310 Handbook and Application at the links below. 
  • The 2025 MAG Regional Section 5310 Grant Workshop was held on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. 
  • The presentation from the 2025 Section 5310 Grant Workshop is available on the Human Services Transportation Workshop website. 
  • You can also view the recording of the Section 5310 Subregional Mobility Manager Question and Answer Session here.

MAG and the City of Phoenix will be holding Applicant Technical Assistance on February 4 and 5, 2025. 

Appointments are 30 minutes. 

Please come prepared with application questions for your request(s). T

o set up an appointment or if you have any questions, contact Lauren Marshall, Human Services Transportation Planner, at LRead@azmag.gov.

Please note, all applicants of FTA Section 5310 funding are federally required to participate in human services transportation coordination efforts. One way to meet this requirement is to attend the Transportation Ambassador Program (TAP) meetings. The next TAP meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 1 p.m. virtually. You can register for the TAP meeting at the following link. For information regarding the Section 5310 for the MAG region, contact DeDe Gaisthea at DGaisthea@azmag.gov. For information regarding the regional Section 5310 Program, Type equation here.contact Stephanie, City of Phoenix, at Section5310@phoenix.gov.

Arizona Department of Transportation FTA Section 5310 Application Process

ADOT has moved to a two-year Section 5310 application cycle. The next ADOT application cycle will be for the years of 2025 and 2026. The ADOT Section 5310 Workshop will be held on January 22, 2025 at 9 a.m. Information for areas outside of the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale and Phoenix West-Goodyear-Avondale urban areas can be found on the ADOT website at the following link. To register for the ADOT Grant Workshop or for information regarding the ADOT Section 5310 program, contact Aubree Perry, ADOT Assistant Transit Manager at, APerry2@azdot.gov.

Elderly and Persons with Disabilities Transportation Committee Members

Matt Dudley, City of Avondale, Chair
David Calloway, City of Mesa, Vice Chair
Nina Arredondo, Pinal County
Carolyn Ballard, Town of Florence
Andrew Blanchard, City of Buckeye
Santiago Cornejo, City of Tolleson
Seth Dyson, City of Surprise
Joan Freeman, City of Scottsdale
Nancy Jackson, City of Chandler
Lindsay Post, City of Tempe
Stephanie Rangel, City of Phoenix
Justin Sheldon, Valley Metro
Nathan Williams, Town of Gilbert

 

$URGE IN MILITARY $PENDING: Denmark to spend $7 billion more on defence in next two years • FRANCE 24

Feb 19, 2025 #Ukraine #Denmark #Sweden
 
The Danish government on Wednesday announced plans to bolster its military by setting up a 50 billion-kroner ($7 billion) fund that it says will raise the country's defense spending to more than 3% of gross domestic product this year and next. 
  • Neighbouring Sweden urged more European countries to significantly increase their defence budgets. 
  • FRANCE 24's August Hakansson reports.
 #Ukraine #Denmark #Sweden 


Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Trump Moves B-52 Bombers to Middle East, Fueling Fears of Conflict

 

Iran Vs US War: American B-52 Bombers Air-drop Munitions Across Middle East | Watch

The U.S. Air Force carried out a Bomber Task Force mission over the Middle East, showcasing its force projection capabilities. 
  • The operation featured two B-52 bombers from the UK, covering nine countries with aerial refueling and live munition drops. 
This comes amid growing tensions, as both U.S. and Israeli leaders have repeatedly threatened strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites. Watch for more...
B-52 Bombers Fly Across Middle East in Power Display : r/BeneiYisraelNews
B-52 Bombers Fly Across Middle East in Power Display

CENTCOM conducts Bomber Task Force mission in the Middle East

By Defence Industry Europe
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) carried out a Bomber Task Force mission in the Middle East on 17 February, showcasing its force projection capabilities. 
  • Two B-52 bombers took off from RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom, flying across Europe and through nine partner nations in CENTCOM’s area of responsibility.
Why the B-2 Stealth Bomber Might Be America's Most Dangerous Weapon - The  National Interest
The United States Smuggled A Russian-Made Pantsir Air Defense System Out Of  Libya: Report
B-52s Fly Across Middle East, Drop Live Munitions
B-52s Fly Across Middle East, Drop Live Munitions


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LIKE IT HOT LAST YEAR. . .

 2024 was the hottest year on record, confirmed by scientists at NASA, and the previous 10 years have been the warmest 10 on record.

Scientists sound alarm over record-smashing global findings — here's what's happening

Story by Chloe Bryant 
 
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  • Global temperatures peaked on Jan. 19, reaching 55.9 degrees Fahrenheit, a 1.7 degree increase from normal temperatures for the same time of year, according to data released by Copernicus.

Copernicus, the European meteorological service tracking climate change, also documented a 3.15 degree increase in air temperature during the month in comparison to preindustrial levels.

Why is the record-breaking warmth concerning?

Though a warm January doesn't necessarily mean the rest of the year will follow suit, it does reflect an alarming trend of rising temperatures seen in recent years.

2024 was the hottest year on record, confirmed by scientists at NASA, and the previous 10 years have been the warmest 10 on record.

2024 set new record for hottest year, passing a dangerous heat threshold
2023 is smashing global heat records. Chinese experts are even more worried  about 2024 | South China Morning Post