DataRepublican, 24 August 2026

I began working as a Special Government Employee for the Department of War in July, to serve the country in a more hands-on way.

My press credentials at the Pentagon expired in June and I did not seek a renewal of those credentials.

I currently am not a member of the Pentagon… https://t.co/3IvGVWrqSF

— DataRepublican (small r) (@DataRepublican) August 24, 2026

… Press Corps and no longer attend briefings or events as a journalist.

Being a "fed" used to be a negative thing only to the law breakers. Now people are using it as a slur.

Don't we want good people in government? How else can we drain the swamp?

I, for one, appreciate those people who have stepped up to make us a better, sovereign Republic. They…

— MOMof DataRepublican (@data_republican) August 25, 2026

… sure don't do it for the high salary.

I.e., look at Pete Hegseth… He left a very lucrative job to serve. He's not a taker. Look at Trump, he didn't need this, and his very life was almost snuffed out. And so many more patriots are serving because they love this country!

Now we know exactly why they fear her and are trying to destroy @DataRepublican. Last night she showed us what they are afraid of. pic.twitter.com/f9Y5qPhTSm

— PatriotDadEV2.0 (@Patriotdadev77) August 25, 2026

Iranian Irony

Surreal! Electricity went out on Iranian parliament when they were discussing power outages. But otherwise, Iran is winning 🤷🏻‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/sLKrpfIji2

— Hussain Abdul-Hussain (@hahussain) August 24, 2026

Dolly

🚨 UPDATE: Dolly Parton died following a "brief battle with cancer" with her loved ones by her bedside 🙏🏻

"After bravely facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed her Earthly life today at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center surrounded by loved ones," per her publicist… pic.twitter.com/lQSMlJgYS1

— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) August 25, 2026

… This comes just a few days after she had to virtually accept a Country Music Award, citing health issues.

Dolly Parton addressed health concerns about her on May 4, 2026

She incredibly compared herself to an old antique car that needed a new engine, transmission, new pistons and spark plugs.

“They didn’t say anything about my mental health” she joked.

She clearly had a ton of…

— Austin Stanley (@AustinStanley81) August 25, 2026

… plans and active projects for this year, including a Nashville museum and hotel, writing, recording, getting on stage in 5 inch heels.

RIP Dolly. Her greatness makes it feel like 80 is way too soon. 🧡

Tonight, the Empire State Building tower lights will turn to a pink sparkle at 9:25 to honor the late Dolly Parton.

Dolly was a global cultural icon whose seven-decade career reached generations of fans. Beyond entertainment, Dolly leaves a significant philanthropic legacy… pic.twitter.com/Pu5rtdfe0r

— Empire State Building Observation Deck (@EmpireStateBldg) August 25, 2026

… through the Dollywood Foundation and Imagination Library, which has provided hundreds of millions of books to children worldwide.

At Nine-Two-Five tonight, we celebrate her and her legacy 💖

"[Dolly Parton] died at $500 million wealth, but had given away $650 million."@johnrich shares a heartfelt story about a high school initiative where she promised financial incentives to student pairs who graduated together, dramatically reducing local dropout rates from 36% to… pic.twitter.com/MVRn3ALOIf

— Just the News (@JustTheNews) August 25, 2026

… 6%.

This is fitting. Dolly Parton is American royalty.

She easily could've been a billionaire, but she just kept giving away her money. She gave over $600M to charity, without any fanfare. When Gatlinburg got decimated by wildfires, she didn't give to an NPO...she paid $1,000 a… https://t.co/S0mEvs2imW

— Spencer Pratt (@spencerpratt) August 26, 2026

…month directly to families who lost their homes, totaling over $12M in direct cash aid to the victims. She also paid 100% of the tuition & books for the kids of any of her 11K employees. Dolly was the ultimate icon of American greatness: be great so you can do great.

She simultaneously built a formidable business empire, and fostered a universally-beloved reputation that spans every clique in America. I've literally never heard a single disparaging word about Dolly from anyone. I know everyone will try to "claim" her for their pet political issue, or whatever...but she transcended politics and petty partisanship her entire life, and we should honor that now that God has called her home. She was just a genuine blessing to our country, and perhaps the best example of what an American should aspire to be. Faithful. Great. Prolific. Kind. Generous. Humble.

[Buckingham Palace paid tribute today to Dolly Parton, who died yesterday at the age of 80 after a brief battle with cancer, with a rendition of "9 to 5" performed by her band during the traditional changing of the guard.]

A special tribute to the Queen of Country, @DollyParton.

From her many friends, fans and admirers across the pond. pic.twitter.com/kcnuAgsVjL

— Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 (@DefenceHQ) August 26, 2026

Throwback to when ABC tried to get Dolly to bash President Trump… and failed miserably😂 pic.twitter.com/AZX28sWO9o

— Daily Wire (@realDailyWire) August 26, 2026

This is sage career advice for young women. Worth the listen.

Dolly was a legend in every sense of the word, and she is most definitely resting in Heaven.🕊️ pic.twitter.com/0CMsXsz5Wa

— Karoline Leavitt (@karolineleavitt) August 26, 2026

Cheap Chinese Parts

Why does the USA want big rigs (Semi Trucks) to be either: (1) made in USA or (2) block Chinese imported component parts to Canada?

Because the Big Rigs are falling apart... because Canada installs cheap Chinese parts in them.

Those same cheap Chinese parts are not permitted… https://t.co/X5bDeKGVF8

— TheLastRefuge (@TheLastRefuge2) August 25, 2026

… entry into the USA.

A Theory

I have a theory on why John Thune is making no effort whatsoever to pass the SAVE America Act.

The globalist RINOs like Thune understand that if we actually have voter integrity in place we will end up with a large majority in the Senate.

If we have a large majority in the…

— Bill Mitchell (@mitchellvii) August 25, 2026

… Senate.

If we have a large majority in the Senate, the RINOs will no longer be able to block pro-Trump legislation.

If Trump's legislation actually becomes law people will love it and the RINOs may never get rid of MAGA. And MAGA is the opposite of globalism.

US Southern Command 26 August 2026

"Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere continues executing precise, lethal operations against the cartels. We will hunt, disrupt, and defeat these narco-terrorist networks. SOUTHCOM is resolved to neutralizing cartel terror and violence throughout the region and into the U.S.… pic.twitter.com/Kj4k9onYxx

— U.S. Southern Command (@Southcom) August 26, 2026

… homeland," - #SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan

On August 25, under Gen. Donovan’s direction, Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere executed a lethal kinetic strike on a go-fast vessel operating along established narco-trafficking routes in the Caribbean. Confirmed intelligence revealed the vessel's active involvement in narco-trafficking. The operation killed four narco-terrorists

Eagle Ed Martin, 25 August 2026

LawFare raises the costs of being an American citizen. Biden, Lisa Monaco, Jack Smith, and Norm Eisen know this: life liberty, and the pursuit of happiness shouldn’t be taken away by the sons of bitches.

— Eagle Ed Martin (@EagleEdMartin) August 26, 2026

This Is Where Your Hard Earned Tax Money Is Going

LAHSA is running in a luxury office tower with a cold plunge, car service and a helipad.
All of these homeless "services" organizations are all just fraud and money laundering. I tried to warn you. This is where your hard earned tax money is going, while the homeless zombie…

— Spencer Pratt (@spencerpratt) August 25, 2026

… problem gets worse and worse every day.

$19 MILLION in SNAP Fraud

🚨 TUESDAY TAKEDOWN 🚨

$19 MILLION in SNAP fraud.

Four men in South Florida have been federally charged in an alleged scheme to turn SNAP benefits meant to feed families into CASH.

According to @TheJusticeDept, the defendants allegedly used SNAP-authorized stores to run… pic.twitter.com/8aXcgOMWJz

— Secretary Brooke Rollins (@SecRollins) August 25, 2026

… fraudulent transactions, paying recipients roughly HALF the amount charged and pocketing the rest.

The alleged scheme ran from 2019 to 2026 and involved more than $19 MILLION.

Thanks to @USDA_OIG, FBI, and state and local law enforcement for helping bring this operation down.

Under @POTUS , USDA has ZERO tolerance for fraud. v Steal from American taxpayers and we WILL find you.

Starbase, Louisiana

Starbase Louisiana will ultimately have over a dozen launch towers, enabling more than 30 Starship flights per day and making it the biggest launch site on Earth!

SpaceX makes sci-fi real.

Elon Musk

Introducing Starbase, Louisiana – a high-cadence launch site that will enable Starship to open a pathway to the stars for humanity.

Thank you to @LAGovJeffLandry and the great people of Louisiana for all of their support as we work together on this audacious project →… pic.twitter.com/hq308hvg2g

— SpaceX (@SpaceX) August 25, 2026

All accurate https://t.co/FkmQCEoS0i

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 25, 2026

… of Starship flights a year. This self-sustaining spaceport will have propellant production, power generation, deep-water shipping capabilities, vehicle processing facilities, and an airport.

SpaceX is committed to investing at least $100 billion and creating more than 3,000 new jobs at Starbase, Louisana hiring heavily from nearby communities and utilizing Louisiana workers’ extensive experience of building complex infrastructure in their unique environment.

In Vermilion Parish, the shoreline is eroding between 3.3 and 23 feet per year. SpaceX is partnering with state and federal agencies to expand Louisiana’s Coastal Master Plan and Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act projects, including Gulf shoreline protection breakwaters designed to reduce wave energy and slow loss along the Gulf edge.