Cadillac Championship at Trump's Doral Reschedules Final Round Due to Rain The Cadillac Championship, the PGA Tour event held at Trump National Doral, has rescheduled its final round due to a forecast of rain and thunderstorms. The revised schedule, announced on May 2, 2026, moves the start time to 7:30 a.m., with golfers teeing off in threesomes from both the first and 10th tees. The leaders are set to begin their rounds at 9:40 a.m. Meteorological predictions indicate rain will move into the area around 5 a.m., with a 70 percent chance of thunderstorms by 8 a.m. The precipitation is expected to persist throughout the day and into the night. The decision to shift the start time aims to mitigate the impact of the weather while ensuring the tournament can proceed under safer conditions. The rescheduling may affect President Donald Trump’s plans to attend the event. Originally, Trump was expected to arrive at the course in the late afternoon. However, the new start time could conflict with his schedule. Temporary flight records show Trump is scheduled to arrive in Miami at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, and depart at 8:30 p.m. on May 3. This timeline suggests he may not be able to witness the final round as planned, as play will have already begun by the time he arrives. Trump’s itinerary for the week includes staying at Mar-a-Lago, his Palm Beach estate, on Friday, May 1, following a speaking engagement at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts hosted by the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches. His absence from the course on Saturday and the early start of the final round may limit his ability to observe the event’s conclusion. The tournament’s schedule change highlights the impact of weather forecasts on major sporting events.#trump #pga_tour #mar_a_lago #trump_national_doral #cadillac_championship
Trump's Next Florida Rep Could Be Democrat Emily Gregory Democrat Emily Gregory will face Republican Jon Maples in a Tuesday special election for a Florida state House seat in Palm Beach County. Gregory, a small business owner and first-time political candidate, is seeking to challenge the Republican stronghold in the district, which includes Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate. The race is seen as a potential test of Democratic momentum in a state where Republicans have historically dominated. Gregory is running for state House District 87, a coastal region spanning southeast Florida and encompassing areas like Palm Beach, South Palm Beach, and Juno Beach. The district has been a Republican stronghold since 2022, with Republican Mike Caruso winning re-election in 2024 by 19 points. However, Democrats have shown strength in recent special elections, including gains in Florida, where they outperformed 2024 Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris in nine races. Maples, the Republican candidate, is a Trump-endorsed financial advisor and former college basketball player. His campaign highlights issues like traffic congestion, polluted waterways, and affordability challenges, including rising insurance costs and property taxes. Maples has praised Trump’s presidency, calling him “the most transformative leader” and citing policies like border security and trade deals as key achievements. Trump, who moved to Florida in 2019, has also endorsed Maples, framing him as a “conservative outsider” and “America First patriot.” Gregory, however, is focusing on state-level issues such as the property insurance crisis and spiking health insurance costs, which have worsened as Affordable Care Act tax subsidies expire.#trump #mar_a_lago #emily_gregory #jon_maples #florida_state_house_district_87
Democrat Emily Gregory Will Flip Deep-Red Florida House District Including Mar-a-Lago, CNN Projects Democrat Emily Gregory is projected to win a special election for Florida’s state House, securing a seat in a district that includes President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, according to CNN’s Decision Desk. The victory marks another special election win for Democrats, adding to a wave of recent successes for the party. The race, held in a historically Republican district, saw Gregory defeat Republican Jon Maples by nearly 800 votes. The district, which has long been a stronghold for Republicans, has been vacant since August 2025, when former Rep. Mike Caruso left to become Palm Beach County clerk. Trump had previously won the district by 11 points in the 2024 presidential election. Gregory, a first-time candidate and business owner, emphasized issues like affordability and rising costs during her campaign, framing her message around the struggles of Florida families. Gregory’s victory comes amid a broader trend of Democratic gains in special elections. Since the start of 2026, Democrats have flipped seats in Arkansas, New Hampshire, and Texas, including a state Senate district that had supported Trump by 17 points in 2024. The win in Florida’s District 87 is seen as a significant step for the party in a state where Republicans typically dominate. Trump’s endorsement of Maples in January added political weight to the race, though Gregory downplayed its impact. In an interview with CNN’s Erin Burnett, she stated that her focus remained on local issues rather than Trump’s influence. “Everyone is feeling that affordability crisis,” she said, noting that high gas prices and economic strain were central to her campaign.#donald_trump #mar_a_lago #palm_beach_county #democrat_emily_gregory #republican_jon_maples
Trump casts mail ballot in Florida even as he calls the method 'cheating' President Donald Trump cast a mail ballot in an upcoming Florida special election, according to Palm Beach County records, as he publicly condemns the voting method as fraudulent. "Mail-in voting means mail-in cheating. I call it mail-in cheating, and we got to do something about it all," Trump said Monday. Public records indicate his mail ballot was received and counted by election officials in Palm Beach County, where he is registered to vote, though the records don't detail how it was delivered to election officials. This is not the first time Trump has voted by mail while criticizing the method. He did so in 2020, and at that time, NBC News asked him how he reconciled his criticism of mail-in voting with the fact that he voted by mail. "You know why I voted? Because I happened to be in the White House and I won't be able to go to Florida and vote," he said. "There's a big difference between somebody who is out of state and does a ballot and everything is sealed and certified and everything else," he added, before claiming without evidence that thousands of people were signing ballots fraudulently in their living rooms. "I think mail-in voting is a terrible thing. I think if you vote, you should go." Trump's actions have been accompanied by his advocacy for the SAVE America Act, a massive elections overhaul bill he has pushed in Congress. The bill includes exceptions for mail-in ballots in cases of illness, disability, military service, or travel but prohibits universal mail-in voting, which Trump claims is highly susceptible to fraud.#donald_trump #save_america_act #mar_a_lago #palm_beach_county #jon_maples
Trump just voted by a method he calls ‘mail-in cheating’ President Donald Trump, who has been actively pushing senators to restrict the use of mail-in voting, cast his ballot by mail in Tuesday’s special election in Palm Beach County, Florida. The vote occurred in a race for a state legislative seat between Democrat Emily Gregory and Republican Jon Maples. According to the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections website, Trump, who is registered to vote at his Mar-a-Lago estate in the county, submitted a mail ballot for the election. A spokesperson for the supervisor’s office confirmed to The Washington Post that the information on the site is accurate. The decision to vote by mail has drawn attention given Trump’s recent public criticism of mail-in voting, which he has labeled as a form of “cheating.” His comments have been part of broader efforts to influence state legislatures to implement stricter voting laws, particularly in the wake of the 2020 presidential election. However, the supervisor’s office noted that Trump’s own participation in the mail voting process aligns with standard procedures for eligible voters. The spokesperson emphasized that the county’s election system operates under strict protocols to ensure the integrity of the process. The special election in Palm Beach County was held to fill a vacant seat in the Florida House of Representatives. Trump’s vote, while not a major factor in the outcome of the race, highlights the irony of his stance on mail-in voting. The county’s election website provides detailed records of all ballots cast, including those submitted by mail, and the supervisor’s office has not indicated any irregularities in Trump’s ballot.#donald_trump #mar_a_lago #palm_beach_county #emily_gregory #jon_maples
Amazon’s Controversial ‘Melania’ Trump Documentary Sets Streaming Premiere Date The documentary, titled Melania, offers a deeply scrutinized look at the former First Lady’s life, blending surreal imagery with stark commentary on her public persona. The film opens with a sequence of dreamy drone shots over Mar-a-Lago, accompanied by a Rolling Stones needle drop of “Gimme Shelter,” setting a tone that feels both nostalgic and dissonant. The camera lingers on dramatic low-angle shots of Melania’s spike pumps, a recurring motif that seems to mock her physicality while emphasizing her calculated presence. A motorcade ride to an airplane, a landing in New York City, and a Michael Jackson “Billie Jean” needle drop—Melania’s favorite song—follow, all framed as moments of routine that feel oddly theatrical. The film’s most striking visual element is a stray hair out of place on Melania’s head, a detail left in the final cut despite apparent efforts to perfect her image. The director, Ratner, and Melania herself—who appears to have minimal involvement in the editing process—choose to retain the shot, framing it as a symbol of her relatability. The reviewer quips that this moment, which could have been edited out, underscores her status as a “regular person,” a claim that feels both ironic and performative. The documentary delves into Melania’s fashion-centric worldview, highlighting her “vision” for her wardrobe, invitations, and the White House’s interior design. However, the film offers little insight into her personal motivations or emotional depth. Her mother’s death in 2024 is mentioned, but the grief is portrayed through a stoic, unchanging expression, with no exploration of her private feelings.#amazon #melania_trump #mar_a_lago #rolling_stones #michael_jackson
