Presidency of Donald Trump

Baron & Budd Investigates Potential Customs Fraud Cases

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

Customs fraud is now on the rise, as some companies are using illegal methods to avoid paying what they owe.

Key Points: 
  • Customs fraud is now on the rise, as some companies are using illegal methods to avoid paying what they owe.
  • With millions of containers entering the country every day, it is impossible for U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) to stop every instance of fraud.
  • If you are aware of customs violations or schemes related to customs fraud, please contact the whistleblower attorneys at Baron & Budd.
  • As a law firm that takes pride in remaining at the forefront of litigation, Baron & Budd has spearheaded many significant cases for hundreds of entities and thousands of individuals.

Samish Opposes Obernolte Amendments to Terminate Samish's Rights as Sovereign

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Friday, June 10, 2022

ANACORTES, Wash. , June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amendments filed by Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-Calif.), Acting Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States, to the bipartisan H.R. 6181 pose a clear and present danger to the Samish Indian Nation and to the rest of Indian Country. The bill is slated for mark up on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 in full Committee.

Key Points: 
  • 6181 pose a clear and present danger to the Samish Indian Nation and to the rest of Indian Country.
  • 6181 would simply reaffirm that the Indian Reorganization Act, a cornerstone tribal law, applies to Samish.
  • This bill is critical in helping to ensure that Samish is on equal footing with other federally recognized tribes.
  • and Rep. Obernolte before Wednesday, June 15th, to express opposition to the Obernolte amendments.

2021 Organic Industry Survey Shows Steady Growth, Stabilizing Purchasing Patterns

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

Washington, DC, June 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following an unprecedented year marked by pantry loading and supply shortages, the Organic Trade Associations (OTA) latest Organic Industry Survey shows consumers returned to more stable, buy-as-you-need shopping patterns in 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, DC, June 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following an unprecedented year marked by pantry loading and supply shortages, the Organic Trade Associations (OTA) latest Organic Industry Survey shows consumers returned to more stable, buy-as-you-need shopping patterns in 2021.
  • Between 2020 and 2021, organic sales surpassed $63 billion, with $1.4 billion (2 percent) total growth over the year.
  • Although organic dairy and eggs sales remained relatively flat through 2021, the category still outperformed 2019 sales by nearly 11 percent.
  • Packaged and prepared organic foods experienced an overall decline of around 5 percent in 2021, representing a shift away from pantry loading and toward more measured purchasing patterns.

Salem Media Signs Brandon Tatum to Replace Larry Elder

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Monday, May 9, 2022

Salem Media Group , Inc. (NASDAQ: SALM) announced today that the Salem Radio Network has signed Brandon Tatum to replace Larry Elder, who announced his retirement from radio on April 3rd.

Key Points: 
  • Salem Media Group , Inc. (NASDAQ: SALM) announced today that the Salem Radio Network has signed Brandon Tatum to replace Larry Elder, who announced his retirement from radio on April 3rd.
  • Brandon brings a unique talent to Salem, and has a strong following among the nations youth, with his involvement with Turning Point USA.
  • Words cannot describe what a blessing it is to be a part of the Salem family, said Brandon.
  • Salem Media Group is Americas leading multimedia company specializing in Christian and conservative content, with media properties comprising radio, digital media and book and newsletter publishing.

Trump Education Official Wayne Johnson Declares That He Will Challenge Joe Biden's Attempts to Stop Student Loan Debt Cancellation

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Friday, April 29, 2022

The White House, the Department of Justice and the Department of Education all know that any unilateral or broad form of student loan debt cancellation requires full congressional approval, stated Johnson.

Key Points: 
  • The White House, the Department of Justice and the Department of Education all know that any unilateral or broad form of student loan debt cancellation requires full congressional approval, stated Johnson.
  • Tucker Carlson interviewed Johnson in 2020 and said Johnson knows more about the federal student loan program than anyone in the country.
  • Johnson, who oversaw the $1.7 trillion student loan program during the Trump Administration as the Chief Operating Officer for the Office of Federal Student Aid, has previously called for eliminating the entire Federal Student Loan Program.
  • Canceling student loan debt while leaving the program itself unchanged is a recipe for continuously repeating this crisis, Johnson explained.

New Coalition Opposes Activist Attacks on American Innovation

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

WASHINGTON, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, a collection of 15 groups, including small business, consumer, and taxpayer advocates, launched a new coalition to highlight misguided congressional attempts to overregulate and harm America's job-creating tech sector.

Key Points: 
  • Senator, and sponsored by the National Taxpayers Union (NTU), the coalition will serve as a counterweight to Washington politicians' attacks on our innovators.
  • The coalition will educate the public and advocate for policies that put consumers first, while fostering innovation and attracting new investment.
  • The coalition will use earned and paid media to run a national campaign to engage lawmakers about the dangers of overzealous antitrust enforcement and activist overreach.
  • The coalition's membership includes more than a dozen groups focused on supporting economic growth and promoting innovation.

General Flynn and Patrick Byrne's The America Project Hires Election Integrity Expert

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Monday, April 18, 2022

SARASOTA, Fla., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The America Project, founded by Patrick Byrne, General Flynn and Joe Flynn, is a 501c4 non-profit dedicated to election integrity, is expanding its staff to include a key Trump Administration political and policy veteran. 

Key Points: 
  • SARASOTA, Fla., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The America Project, founded by Patrick Byrne, General Flynn and Joe Flynn, is a 501c4 non-profit dedicated to election integrity, is expanding its staff to include a key Trump Administration political and policy veteran.
  • Tim's decades long experience in managing elections, and helping citizens of autocratic countries in their struggle for democracy, gives him a unique perspective on the election integrity issues we face today in America.
  • His papers, policy analysis and commentary on these subjects have been published in dozens of publications around the globe.
  • I believe that, with many of ourformalinstitutions corrupted, only the peoplethemselves stillhave the ability to restore integrity and credibility to our damaged election processes.

Congressional Candidate and Former Trump Administration Official, Wayne Johnson Congressional Candidate Takes Command in Debate with Rep. Sanford Bishop

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

In addition to Johnson and Rep. Bishop, the forum included Republican candidates Vivian Childs of Houston County, Paul Whitehead of Bibb County and Rich Robertson of Peach County.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to Johnson and Rep. Bishop, the forum included Republican candidates Vivian Childs of Houston County, Paul Whitehead of Bibb County and Rich Robertson of Peach County.
  • Equal pay for women and minorities was also part of the issue debate, and again Johnson and Rep. Bishop offered radically different views.
  • Johnson is a rock-solid conservative candidate in the Republican Primary in the 2nd Congressional District covering Middle and Southwest Georgia.
  • Johnson served as a Senior Official within the Trump Administration, was an officer in the U.S. Army and is an Eagle Scout.

The Abraham Accords should be expanded and promoted to more Arab countries despite regional “enemies of peace,” leaders from Israel and Arab nations said in the Middle East Peace Initiative

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Sunday, April 3, 2022

The Abraham Accords should be expanded and promoted to more Arab countries despite regional enemies of peace, leaders from Israel and Arab nations said in the Middle East Peace Initiative, a project of the Universal Peace Federation (UPF).

Key Points: 
  • The Abraham Accords should be expanded and promoted to more Arab countries despite regional enemies of peace, leaders from Israel and Arab nations said in the Middle East Peace Initiative, a project of the Universal Peace Federation (UPF).
  • Mr. Harper described the Abraham Accords as, by far, the most positive news that humanity received during the entire period of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • We also commend Morocco and Sudan for normalizing relations with Israel; we see the likelihood of many more nations in the Middle East and Africa following their example.
  • The Middle East Peace Initiative promotes peace through dialogue, people-to-people diplomacy, fact-finding trips, interfaith pilgrimages and conferences.

The Abraham Accords should be expanded and promoted to more Arab countries despite regional “enemies of peace,” leaders from Israel and Arab nations said in the Middle East Peace Initiative

Retrieved on: 
Sunday, April 3, 2022

The Abraham Accords should be expanded and promoted to more Arab countries despite regional enemies of peace, leaders from Israel and Arab nations said in the Middle East Peace Initiative, a project of the Universal Peace Federation (UPF).

Key Points: 
  • The Abraham Accords should be expanded and promoted to more Arab countries despite regional enemies of peace, leaders from Israel and Arab nations said in the Middle East Peace Initiative, a project of the Universal Peace Federation (UPF).
  • Mr. Harper described the Abraham Accords as, by far, the most positive news that humanity received during the entire period of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • We also commend Morocco and Sudan for normalizing relations with Israel; we see the likelihood of many more nations in the Middle East and Africa following their example.
  • The Middle East Peace Initiative promotes peace through dialogue, people-to-people diplomacy, fact-finding trips, interfaith pilgrimages and conferences.