The U. S. Department of Justice said it “rescinds and will remove” records that its former deputy assistant U. S. attorney general, Michael Gates, was terminated and will instead accept his voluntary resignation. The Justice Department, in a letter to Gates dated Friday, Nov. 21, said it will update Gates’ personnel file to note that he voluntarily resigned from his position in its Civil Rights Division. Gates, the former Huntington Beach city attorney, announced on social media on Sunday, Nov. 9, that he had resigned his position in the Trump administration and was returning home to work for the city once more. He said he was “very conflicted” about leaving because the job was “the honor of a lifetime,” but the months felt like years as he missed his family and their events. But the Justice Department had said Gates was terminated from his position “for cause,” personnel records obtained through a records request showed. A Justice Department source did confirm the validity of the letter Gates received on Friday accepting his resignation. There was no further information about the change of decision. “Please accept this letter as formal notification that the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division has accepted your voluntary resignation from the position of Deputy Assistant Attorney General, effective November, 9, 2025. Accordingly, the Division rescinds and will remove from your personnel record any previous reference to your termination.” Gates had maintained that he was fired, but rather was planning to resign from the Justice Department. “They were angry I resigned, and I know this because it was well known throughout the office for months that anybody resigning would make them look bad,” Gates said in an interview last week. “When other people resigned, they were so mad. I’ve seen it with my own eyes because they thought it would make them look bad.” Gates could not immediately be reached for comment Friday evening. But in a Facebook post, Gates called the letter “total vindication.” “DOJ just sent a letter completely reversing now recognizing my resignation!” he posted. Earlier Friday, the Huntington Beach City Council met in closed session for 90 minutes, discussing the rehiring of Gates to work in the city attorney’s office. At its regular meeting on Tuesday, the council called for a special meeting to address “anticipated litigation” in two emails from Gates’ attorney, Benjamin G. Chew, regarding Gates’ employment with the city. In the resignation letter Gates had posted to social media earlier this month, it indicated his last day with the Justice Department would be Nov. 22. The Justice Department’s letter on Friday said his resignation is effective Nov. 9. Gates was elected as Huntington Beach’s city attorney in 2014 and won reelection twice more. He had said he would run for his old post again next year. But in the meantime, Gates said he has accepted the city’s offer to be “chief assistant city attorney” starting Nov. 24. He had been one of the more outspoken elected officials in Huntington Beach and the county, leading his office to fight the state on multiple local control issues, including challenging the state’s sanctuary law, fighting for the city’s voter ID law, and preventing California from mandating the coastal city to build more housing. He announced in February that he was leaving his post as Huntington Beach’s city attorney to head to the Justice Department in Washington, D. C. In his resignation letter, Gates said: “My decision to resign was not made easily but, in light of many circumstances, and after my experiences working at the Civil Rights Division in Washington, D. C., this year, I believe this is the best decision for me and my family.” Staff writer Claire Wang contributed to this report.
https://www.ocregister.com/2025/11/21/justice-department-says-it-reverses-michael-gates-firing-will-accept-his-resignation/
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DeSantis, Democrats, environmentalists join forces to oppose new Gulf drilling
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. In a rare display of political alignment, Florida’s top Republicans, Democrats, environmental groups, and even some of President Donald Trump’s closest allies in the state are loudly rejecting the administration’s new plan to expand offshore drilling near Florida’s coast. Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has long insisted Florida’s beaches and military testing zones remain off-limits, renewed his warnings this week, urging Trump to stick with the protections he signed in 2020. DeSantis, Democrats, environmentalists join forces to oppose new Gulf drilling “Now what the Interior Department is proposing to do is really to go back off that policy,” said DeSantis, Friday. “I think that would weaken protections we worked really hard to establish offshore.” The Interior Department’s proposal would open new waters for oil and gas development, aiming to boost domestic production and lower prices. But in Florida, where drilling in state waters is already barred by the state constitution, the idea has landed with a thud. Military, Environment, and Bipartisan Pushback Opposition is emerging from every corner of the state’s political landscape. U. S. Rep. Jimmy Patronis, a Republican whose district includes major military installations, warned new rigs could jeopardize critical national security operations in the Eastern Gulf. “The right hand is not talking to the left hand,” Patronis said. ”The Department of the Interior is hard charging to try to drive down gas prices. So they’re trying to do everything they can to throw it and see what sticks to the wall.” State Trump administration announces plan for new oil drilling off Florida Matthew Daly and Matthew Brown Patronis argues drilling could disrupt hypersonic missile testing and other weapons development within the Gulf Test and Training Range. He’s circulated a letter to the White House, signed by most of Florida’s GOP delegation, reminding federal leaders that military testing and energy exploration “are not compatible.” It comes as environmental groups say the risks extend far beyond defense. “Floridians don’t want their treasure trashed,” said JP Brooker with Ocean Conservancy. He warns that drilling puts fisheries, sea turtles, beaches, and billions in tourism revenue at risk. “It’s a political no-brainer,” said Brooker. “The ocean in Florida is like corn. It’s like corn in Iowa, right? It’s something that you have to care about and care about supporting, regardless of your political background, if you want to have a chance of getting elected.” Democrats Also Sound the Alarm Democrats, too, say the plan is unnecessary and dangerous. “Big oil does not need any more help right now,” said U. S. Rep. Kathy Castor, Thursday evening. “They are doing fine and they hold over 2, 000 active leases in the Gulf already.” Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried called the proposal a “nonstarter,” pointing to memories of the Deepwater Horizon disaster just 15 years ago. National Politics Biden permanently bans offshore drilling in 625 million acres of ocean David Goldman, Ella Nilsen and Matt Egan, CNN “Florida has a long history of bipartisan support against drilling off our coastlines,” she said in a statement. “Our state’s fragile ecosystem and economy would be irreparably harmed if this proposal were to move forward.” A History of Avoiding Drilling Near Florida The bipartisan resistance echoes earlier victories for drilling opponents: In 2018, voters approved a constitutional amendment banning drilling in state waters. That same year, then-Gov. Rick Scott secured a pledge from Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke that Florida would be protected: “We are not drilling off the coast of Florida.” In 2020, Trump signed a memorandum extending the federal offshore drilling moratorium until 2032.
https://www.wptv.com/news/state/desantis-democrats-environmentalists-join-forces-to-oppose-new-gulf-drilling
Rubio casts doubt on pro-Russian Ukraine peace plan, touts ‘realistic ideas’ to end war
Secretary of State Marco Rubio appeared to deny that the US had decided to push a Moscow-friendly peace plan on Ukraine, becoming the first Trump administration official to publicly temper expectations on a reported deal that would gut Kyiv’s defense force and give up land to Russia. “Ending a complex and deadly war such as the one in Ukraine requires an extensive exchange of serious and realistic ideas. And achieving a durable peace will require both sides to agree to difficult but necessary concessions,” he wrote in a cryptic post to X on Thursday night. “That is why we are and will continue to develop a list of potential ideas for ending this war based on input from both sides of this conflict.” The comment came after Axios on Tuesday reported a deal had been reached, citing Putin henchman Kirill Dmitriev, who claimed he worked on the plan with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. On Wednesday, The Post revealed details of the 28-point framework, which called for Ukraine to shrink its Army to 2. 5 times smaller than it is now; force Kyiv to turn over long-range missiles “or any kind that can reach Moscow or St. Petersburg”; and ban any international brigades within Ukraine which has long been considered the best way to ensure a halt to Russia’s assault would remain in place, according to sources familiar with the details. Financial Times also reported the deal would include the entirety of Ukraine’s Donbas region including portions of the territory that Russia has been unable to capture in more than 11 years of war there. Politico later reported that a senior White House official said the proposed framework could be agreed to “as soon as this week,” despite including terms experts say were unreasonable to expect of Ukraine, amounting to the near-abandonment of its sovereignty. “Giving up the remainder of the Donbas would enable the Russians to make a run on Kyiv as the territory is flat and reducing the size of the Ukrainianian military, giving up weapons and no international security force would make that an even more likely outcome,” said the Atlantic Council’s Alex Plitsas. “If the plan as described is accurate, it would put $200 billion in US military assistance and aid to Ukraine at risk. Any peace plan needs to protect US taxpayer investments and this proposal is deeply unserious,” he added. While Ukrainian officials confirmed the plan was presented to Kyiv, Rubio’s comments appear to convey that the deal was not set in stone. The White House and State Department did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
https://nypost.com/2025/11/20/world-news/rubio-shares-unease-over-reports-of-pro-russian-ukraine-peace-deal/
Trump urges Treasury Secretary Bessent to take Federal Reserve job
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER and JOSH BOAK WASHINGTON (AP) For the second time in two days, President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he would like to appoint Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to chair the Federal Reserve. Yet Bessent keeps saying he doesn’t want the job, Trump added, in comments to the U. S.-Saudi Investment Forum. “We’re thinking about him for the Fed, but he wants no part of it, he likes being secretary of the Treasury,” Trump said. “I think we’ll leave him so let’s cross your name off right, officially, right?” Trump has been sharply critical of the current Fed chair, Jerome Powell, whose term ends in May, for not cutting interest rates quickly enough. Trump’s pick as a replacement will almost certainly push for rapid interest rate cuts and likely institute wide-ranging changes in how the Fed operates. Bessent earlier this year published extensive criticisms of the Fed’s groundbreaking efforts to shore up financial markets and the economy after the 2008-2009 Great Recession and during the pandemic. Bessent is heading up the Trump administration’s search for a new Fed chair. Yet despite his protestations, he is also widely seen as a leading potential replacement for Powell. “He’s a top-tier candidate right now,” Stephen Moore, a senior economic adviser to Trump in his first term, said. Trump “wants to shake things up, so I think he wants an outsider.” Two of the five candidates Bessent has named are current Fed officials: Governors Christopher Waller and Michelle Bowman. The other three would fit the outsider criteria: Kevin Hassett, currently a top White House economic official; Kevin Warsh, a former Fed governor who has been highly critical of the Fed; and Rick Rieder, a senior managing director at asset manager BlackRock. Late Tuesday, in an interview By mid-December, “the president will meet the final three candidates and hopefully have an answer before Christmas,” Bessent said. Associated Press Writer Fatima Hussein contributed to this report.
https://www.redbluffdailynews.com/2025/11/19/federal-reserve-bessent/
Trump nominates new CFPB director, but White House says agency is still closing
By KEN SWEET, AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) President Trump nominated Stuart Levenbach as the next director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, using a legal maneuver to keep his budget director Russell Vought as acting director of the bureau while the Trump administration continues on its plan to shut down the consumer financial protection agency. Levenbach is currently an associate director inside the Office of Management and Budget, handling issues related to natural resources, energy, science and water issues. Levenbach’s resume shows significant experience dealing with science and natural resources issues, acting as chief of staff of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration during Trump’s first term. Levenbach’s nomination is not meant to go through to confirmation, an administration official said, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss personnel matters. Under the Vacancies Act, Vought can only act as acting director for 210 days, but now that Trump has nominated someone to the position, that clock has been suspended until the Senate approves or denies Levenbach’s confirmation as director. Vought is Levenbach’s boss. The CFPB has been nonfunctional much of the year. Many of its employees have been ordered not to work, and the only major work the bureau is doing is unwinding the regulations and rules it put into place during Trump’s first term and during the Biden administration. While in the acting director role, Vought has signaled that he wishes to dismantle, or vastly diminish, the bureau. The latest blow to the bureau came earlier this month, when the White House said it does not plan to withdraw any funds from the Federal Reserve, which is where the bureau gets its funding, to fund the bureau past Dec. 31. The White House and the Justice Department used a legal interpretation of the law that created the bureau, the Dodd-Frank Act, that the Fed must be profitable in order to fund the CFPB’s operations. Several judges have rejected this argument when it was brought up by companies, but it’s never been the position of the government until this year that the CFPB requires the Fed to be profitable to have operating funds. “Donald Trump’s sending the Senate a new nominee to lead the CFPB looks like nothing more than a front for Russ Vought to stay on as Acting Director indefinitely as he tries to illegally close down the agency,” said Sen. Elizabeth Warren, the top Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee, in a statement. The bureau was created after the 2008 financial crisis as part of the Dodd-Frank Act, a law passed to overhaul the financial system and require banks to hold more capital to avoid another financial crisis. The CFPB was created to be a independent advocate for consumers to help them avoid bad actors in the financial system.
https://www.dailybreeze.com/2025/11/19/trump-cfpb-nomination/
El Salvador Quietly Became the 5th Largest Bitcoin Holder
El Salvador has added $100 million worth of Bitcoin to its national reserves over the past week, purchasing 1, 098 BTC amid declining market conditions. The Central American nation now holds 7, 474 Bitcoin valued at approximately $688 million, according to the country’s Bitcoin office. President Nayib Bukele shared details of the recent acquisition on social media, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to building cryptocurrency reserves. The government has implemented a daily purchasing strategy designed to accumulate digital assets gradually while minimizing exposure to price volatility. Strategic Accumulation Through Daily Purchases El Salvador adds one Bitcoin to its reserves each day as part of its long-term investment strategy. This approach allows the government to reduce its average acquisition cost through consistent buying during market downturns. Stacy Herbert, director of El Salvador’s Bitcoin Office, explained that the initiative aims to provide citizens with greater financial autonomy. The government wants to reduce dependence on traditional banking systems and encourage cryptocurrency adoption among its population. Most Salvadorans currently use the U. S. dollar for everyday transactions. El Salvador became the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender in September 2021. However, public acceptance has progressed slowly. Many citizens remain hesitant about cryptocurrency use despite government incentives and educational programs. The International Monetary Fund has expressed concern about El Salvador’s Bitcoin holdings. The organization warned about potential financial risks associated with maintaining large cryptocurrency reserves. Nevertheless, President Bukele has dismissed these warnings and continued the accumulation strategy. Government Stays Steady While Market Declines Bitcoin prices fell below $90,000 this week, dropping nearly 5% in a single trading session. The decline triggered widespread selling among retail investors who had entered the market within recent months. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $90,635, suggesting a 5. 21% decline in the last 24 hours. Market data shows approximately 148, 000 BTC changed hands during the selloff, marking the largest short-term transfer since April 2025. Many inexperienced investors sold their holdings at substantial losses to avoid further depreciation. El Salvador maintained its purchasing schedule throughout the downturn. The government’s steady approach contrasts sharply with the panic-driven decisions of individual traders. The Czech National Bank recently announced its first Bitcoin acquisition, signaling growing institutional interest in digital assets. However, government purchases alone cannot prevent retail investor panic from affecting market prices. El Salvador currently ranks as the fifth-largest government holder of Bitcoin globally. The United States, China, the United Kingdom, and the European Union hold larger reserves. Despite having a relatively small economy, El Salvador has distinguished itself through aggressive cryptocurrency accumulation.
https://bitcoinethereumnews.com/bitcoin/el-salvador-quietly-became-the-5th-largest-bitcoin-holder/
Kristi Noem hands out $10K bonuses to many TSA officers who worked during shutdown
WASHINGTON Kristi Noem, the secretary of Homeland Security, announced Nov. 13 that Transportation Security Administration workers who provided “exemplary” service during the shutdown would receive $10,000 bonuses. “Their unsung patriotism deserves recognition,” Noem said in recognizing two TSA officers Reiko Walker, who worked double shifts, and Ashley Richardson, who canceled a move at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. Funding for the bonuses comes from $13. 2 billion Noem said Trump saved in cost-cutting since taking office. About 13, 000 air traffic controllers and 50, 000 TSA officers continued working during the shutdown as essential personnel. But many were absent as they searched for other income during the temporary halt in paychecks. Trump has proposed $10,000 bonuses for air traffic controllers with perfect attendance. The federal government continues to resume operations several days after the end of the longest shutdown in history, but advocates warn of potential continued delays getting back pay out the door, airline flights back on schedule and food benefits. President Donald Trump signed legislation Nov. 12 that ended the 43-day shutdown. For the record book, the White House clocked the shutdown at 42 days, 22 hours and 25 minutes. As the government gets back on its feet, workers expect to get back pay within the next few days, airlines are repositioning crews and planes after flight cancellations and states are scrambling to distribute food benefits heading into the Thanksgiving holiday. DOT Duffy calls air controllers ‘patriots’ who should get bonuses at White House Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy repeated Trump’s pledge to give air traffic controllers with perfect attendance during the shutdown each a $10,000 bonus and said they should get it from the president personally at the White House. About 13, 000 controllers and 50, 000 Transportation Security Administration officers kept working temporarily without paychecks during the shutdown to keep passengers flying. The controllers will get back pay and received paychecks Nov. 14 with 70% of their pay, he said. The number of controllers eligible for bonuses is still being calculated, Duffy said. “Depending on how many we have, they should come to the White House and he should present them with their checks,” Duffy said. “They are patriots. We are grateful to them for the work that they have done.” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said nearly 20, 000 flights were delayed during the shutdown due to short staffing. Vance calls out Senate Democrats over shutdown Vice President JD Vance says Democrats made a “huge political mistake” when they made demands to reopen the government that a group of moderates eventually caved on. “They caused a lot of stress for our troops, they made our air traffic controllers not get paid, and they caused a lot of flight cancellations. They had a lot of people thinking they were not going to get their food benefits, all for literally nothing,” Vance said “We could have struck this exact deal 45 days ago.” Most House and Senate Democrats voted against the GOP-backed bill to reopen the government. It passed with the support of six Democrats in the House and seven Democrats and an independent who caucuses with the party in the Senate. The White House Office of Management and Budget quickly put out guidance following the end of the shutdown that directs federal agencies to open, and furloughed workers to return “in a prompt and orderly manner” starting Nov. 13. OMB Director Russell Vought sent out the letter to department and agency heads Nov. 12 saying “employees we were on furlough due to the absence of appropriations should be directed to return to work on November 13.” An estimated 750, 000 workers were furloughed during the shutdown.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/kristi-noem-hands-10k-bonuses-171532957.html
Best Meme Coins to Buy For Big Gains in 2026 Bull Run: DeepSnitch AI Leads With 100X Potential
**Altcoin Season is Approaching: Top Meme Coins to Watch for the 2026 Bull Run**
The altcoin season is closing in, with many meme coins already gearing up for the anticipated 2026 bull run, as they start to show promising upticks. Notably, PEPE appreciated around 5% in the second week of November after experiencing an 18% downturn in the past month. Similarly, TRUMP surged 22% over the previous month.
However, it was a fairly new AI-powered meme coin, DeepSnitch AI (DSNT), that stole the spotlight by surging approximately 50% to $0.02289 during its presale phase. Though the coin is still in its presale, the momentum building around it is worth noticing. Early investors have already filled their wallets with over $520K in DSNT tokens in the second presale phase alone.
If you’re hunting for the best meme coins to buy and hold for the 2026 bull run, here is what you need to know.
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### Will There Be a Bull Run in 2026, and How Long Could It Last?
According to Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan, 2026 is poised to be the actual bull run for the crypto market. This is based on the observation that 2025 has not shown the projected bullish trend following the Bitcoin halving.
Typically, after every Bitcoin halving, a bull run marks the end of a four-year cycle. However, this cycle appears to have shifted this year, with 2025 not behaving as many analysts expected. If 2025 had been a bull year, then 2026 would mark the beginning of a bear cycle. Instead, the bull run seems delayed by a year this time.
Hougan also told Cointelegraph at the Bridge conference in New York that the recent governance proposal by the Uniswap protocol could revitalize many DeFi protocols. Uniswap has already pumped more than 40% in November following its proposal to burn $100 million in UNI tokens and reward holders with ecosystem fees.
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### Crypto Market Cap Projections for 2026
According to a detailed report by Token Metrics, the total crypto market cap could reach:
– **$8 trillion by March 2026** (even in a bear scenario)
– **$10 trillion by June 2026** (base-case scenario)
– **$14 trillion by November 2026** (moon-case scenario)
With world governments easing regulations and increasing interest from entities such as the Trump administration buying more Bitcoins, the near future looks bright.
Investors who can identify the hottest meme coins to hold could benefit significantly in the long term.
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## Top 3 Meme Coins to Buy for the 2026 Bull Run
### 1. DeepSnitch AI (DSNT) – #1 Meme Coin to 100x During the 2026 Bull Run
DeepSnitch AI is a market intelligence project planning to introduce five unique AI agents designed to help traders spot the best crypto opportunities ahead of time.
– **SnitchFeed** provides timely alerts on whale movements, market FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt), and shifts in trader sentiment to help users maximize ROI by entering and exiting key coins at the right time.
– **SnitchCast** scans the market and various alpha groups around the clock, delivering the latest news and updates directly to your Telegram or X (formerly Twitter), saving you time and effort in tracking trends.
Unlike many meme coins that rely purely on community hype and viral trends, DeepSnitch AI integrates powerful utility with its meme appeal. This is reflected in its recent 50% price surge—from $0.01510 to $0.02289 during the presale phase 2.
Early investors have already secured over $520K in DSNT tokens, with demand continually growing. The token will be listed once the presale concludes, and those who buy and hold early could potentially see 100x gains upon listing and beyond.
If you’re looking for a meme coin promising reliability and solid returns in the long term, DeepSnitch AI is a strong contender.
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### 2. PEPE – A Good Long-Term Investment?
PEPE was the first meme coin in years to enter the top 100 cryptocurrencies, following Dogecoin and Shiba Inu. While many meme coins have appeared and disappeared over time, PEPE has stayed relevant largely due to persistent community hype.
As of November 13, PEPE was trading near its lowest price point in a year but had pumped more than **10,000% since launching in 2023**, boasting a market cap of roughly $2.5 billion.
PEPE’s liquidity and widespread recognition make it ideal for traders who need to quickly enter and exit positions. However, its price moves are predominantly driven by viral narratives rather than fundamental factors. Compared to coins with tangible use cases, PEPE may show limited price appreciation during a general market upside unless new hype emerges.
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### 3. TRUMP – Will It Stay Relevant After Trump’s Retirement?
The official TRUMP coin gained popularity in early 2025 when Donald Trump took office as the 47th US President. This period also ushered in a new crypto category known as “PolitFi” coins.
What set TRUMP apart and kept it relevant was its direct connection to Trump’s business team, which launched the coin.
As of November 13, TRUMP traded at approximately $7.60 with a market cap exceeding $1.5 billion. The coin’s 22% appreciation over the last week might be linked to news surrounding the US government reopening.
However, TRUMP’s value remains tied closely to sentiments and news regarding Donald Trump. After his second and final term concludes, the coin’s hype may diminish significantly. Therefore, while TRUMP could be good for short-term gains, its long-term relevance is uncertain.
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## Final Verdict
With growing buzz around the 2026 bull run, meme coins present an exciting opportunity for investors to maximize profits, thanks to their low price and sharp price volatility.
If you’re searching for a viral meme coin with genuine community hype that offers both promising short-term returns and long-term relevance, **DeepSnitch AI** stands out due to its innovative AI-driven utility and rapidly growing popularity.
The coin’s price has surged about 50% during the second presale phase and is likely to continue rising as the token listing approaches. At this pace, DeepSnitch AI could be the next meme coin to deliver potential 100x returns in 2026.
Stay updated by visiting the [official DeepSnitch AI website](#) and joining their communities on [Telegram](#) and [X](#).
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## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
**Q1: What are the trending meme coins to buy right now?**
A: While established coins like TRUMP and PEPE have shown strong returns, DeepSnitch AI is emerging as a promising 100x meme coin due to its rapidly selling presale and solid AI use cases.
**Q2: How do I find the next meme coin that might explode?**
A: Look for coins with growing demand during presales, strong utilities, and active communities. DeepSnitch AI fits this profile with its innovative approach and presale momentum.
**Q3: How do I discover new meme coins?**
A: Monitor popular crypto news websites, coin aggregators, and social media platforms like Telegram and X. Pay attention to coins gaining frequent mentions and conduct your own research (DYOR) before investing.
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*Disclaimer: Cryptocurrency investments carry risk. Always do your own research (DYOR) and consult financial advisors before investing.*
https://bitcoinethereumnews.com/tech/best-meme-coins-to-buy-for-big-gains-in-2026-bull-run-deepsnitch-ai-leads-with-100x-potential/
U.S. military expands in Caribbean as Trump administration weighs action in Venezuela
The U.S. military is expanding its operations in the Caribbean and Puerto Rico amid a surge in deadly boat strikes targeting alleged drug-smuggling vessels.
These increased activities come as the Trump administration considers potential military action against Venezuela, heightening tensions in the region.
The focus on curbing drug trafficking underscores the strategic importance of the Caribbean and Puerto Rican waters in combating illicit activities.
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/u-s-military-expands-in-caribbean-as-trump-administration-weighs-action-in-venezuela/
The SAG Awards get renamed as The Annual Actor Awards before March 2026 broadcast
The SAG Awards, one of Hollywood’s primary peer-judged honors, will undergo a formal rebranding ahead of its next broadcast. Beginning with the 32nd ceremony on March 1, 2026, the event will be known as **The Annual Actor Awards**. Organizers state that the new name better reflects the ceremony’s identity for viewers in the United States and worldwide.
As reported by Deadline, the decision was announced jointly by Jon Brockett, the telecast’s showrunner and executive producer, and JoBeth Williams, an actress and chair of SAG-AFTRA’s Awards Committee. They described the shift as “a perfect next step in the show’s evolution” and emphasized that the core purpose of the awards remains unchanged: actors honoring actors.
## A Legacy of Celebrating Outstanding Performances
For over three decades, the Screen Actors Guild Awards, commonly referred to as the SAG Awards, have honored outstanding performances in film and television. As the show expanded, particularly after its move to Netflix in 2024, organizers increasingly found that the name did not translate clearly to international audiences.
### Reason for the Name Change
Organizers noted that the acronym ‘SAG’ is widely recognized within the entertainment industry but may be less clear to international audiences unfamiliar with the history of the Screen Actors Guild. The new title is intended to eliminate this ambiguity.
Officials explained that the new name aligns more directly with the award itself, making it easier for audiences to understand what it represents. Jon Brockett, executive producer of the telecast, said:
> “Since the beginning, our statue has been called ‘The Actor,’ and we’re a show that’s entirely about actors, so this new name is a perfect next step in the show’s evolution. The Actor Awards presented by SAG-AFTRA gives viewers in 190-plus countries an immediate understanding of who we are and what we’re about.”
The renaming also reflects the awards’ expanding global reach. Since the move from basic cable to Netflix starting with the 30th edition, the ceremony has drawn viewers from around the world.
## Continuity in Administration and Format
Aside from its new name, the format and process behind the SAG Awards will remain the same. Organizers made it clear that all processes—including submissions, eligibility, voting, and presentation—will remain unchanged.
The show is still to be produced and presented by SAG-AFTRA, the union created in 2012 from the merging of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA).
JoBeth Williams emphasized:
> “The Actor Awards makes that crystal clear to audiences everywhere: when they tune in, they know they’re going to see their favorite actors celebrated by those who truly know the craft.”
The peer-voting model, in which actors recognize the work of fellow actors, remains a defining feature. Organizers note that this element has contributed to the ceremony’s industry respect for more than three decades.
The 32nd edition of The Annual Actor Awards will mark the official launch of the new title. Organizers state that the updated name modernizes the ceremony while preserving its established purpose—to celebrate outstanding performances in film and television through peer recognition.
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**Also read:** [Pamela Anderson stuns at 2025 SAG Awards embracing natural beauty and elegance]
https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/movies/the-sag-awards-get-renamed-the-annual-actor-awards-march-2026-broadcast