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Recs"No other country does birthright citizenship," Trump told reporters and the public yesterday.
Trump mocked after sharing 'golden gift' for the White House: 'President hired Putin for his decorator'
The president described the image as a ‘golden gift’ but the post, suspected to be AI-generated, has a number of glaring errors Joe Sommerlad Tuesday 30 June 2026 12:38 BST President Donald Trump has posted what appears to be an AI-generated image of a bald eagle cast in gold and bearing a stars-and-stripes crest fixed to a balcony of the White House. “A Golden Gift to the White House for its 250th Birthday Year!” the president wrote as he posted the image on Truth Social late Monday. Ho ...
County With 37 Data Centers Asks Schools to 'Conserve Electricity'
On June 26, the County Manager of Henrico County, Virginia, John Vithoulkas, sent an email to thousands of county employees asking them to help the local government conserve electricity. “Beginning July 1st, the rate we pay for electricity used in all Henrico County government and school facilities will increase dramatically — by 25%, increasing costs by an estimated $5 million next fiscal year. We anticipate more rate increases for electricity in the years ahead,” a copy of the email obtained b ...
Trump Announces Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas in September
Trump Announces Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas in September Parties normally hold conventions only in presidential years, but President Trump liked the idea of mobilizing Republicans this fall. Dallas will be the site of Republican efforts to mobilize ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections. Desiree Rios for The New York Times By Shane Goldmacher https://www.nytimes.com/by/shane-goldmacher June 30, 2026, 5:47 p.m. ET President Trump announced on Tuesday that the Republican Party woul ...
HHS to end emergency authorization for COVID-19 drugs, medical devices
HHS to end emergency authorization for COVID-19 drugs, medical devices Jun 30, 2026 - 03:58 PM The Department of Health and Human Services June 30 announced it will terminate emergency use authorization declarations for certain drugs and medical devices used to treat COVID-19, saying circumstances justifying the authorizations no longer exist. The declaration for drugs and biological products will end June 29, 2027, while the declaration for medical devices will end Dec. 26, 2026. The EUA dec ...
As wildfires worsen, Trump administration revives discredited policy to stomp out all fires quickly
By MARTHA BELLISLE and MATTHEW BROWN Updated 3:13 PM CDT, June 30, 2026 Leer en español The deaths of three U.S. government firefighters in a Colorado wildfire are casting a spotlight on the Trump administration’s creation of a new federal fire service and its revival of a previously discredited policy to stomp out all wildfires quickly. One of the killed firefighters worked for the U.S. Wildland Fire Service, created this year without customary congressional approval by drawing personnel fr ...
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, blocks Trump order
(CNBC) The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the right to citizenship for people born in the United States, rejecting an executive order by President Donald Trump that sought to undo that longstanding constitutional principle for children born to many immigrants. “Children born in the United States to parents unlawfully or temporarily present are ‘subject to the jurisdiction’ of the United States and are citizens at birth under the Fourteenth Amendment’s Citizenship Clause,” the majority decision written by Chief Justice John Roberts said.
DC's record-breaking fireworks delayed as Trump turns July 4 celebration into another MAGA rally
(The Independent) A record-breaking firework show in Washington, D.C., will be delayed as President Donald Trump turns the July 4 celebration into a campaign-like rally. Not only will it be the biggest July 4 fireworks show in D.C., but the longest. It will last about 40 minutes, about twice as long as usual, according to event organizers. “On July 4th, at The Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument, in beautiful and safe Washington D.C., we are going to host the most spectacular TRUMP RALLY of them all, a ‘TRIBUTE TO AMERICA,’” the president wrote on Truth Social earlier this month.
Oil stocks in US Strategic Petroleum Reserve fall by 5.5 million to lowest level since 1983
(Reuters) Stocks of crude oil in the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve fell by 5.5 million barrels to 325.7 million barrels, the lowest level since May 1983, according to data from the Department of Energy. The drawdowns are a part of a U.S. agreement to release 172 million barrels from the facility to plug a gap in global inventories after the Iran war and help push down fuel prices. U.S. crude stocks have rapidly declined in recent weeks due to strong export and refining demand for American oil.
Trump is using a $500M no-bid contract to build his White House ballroom
(Washington Post) White House officials last year secretly awarded a no-bid contract worth up to $500 million for the construction of the East Wing ballroom in an unusual arrangement that sidestepped typical contracting procedures designed to control costs, according to a copy of the agreement obtained by The Washington Post. The White House routed the contract through the Executive Residence, the document shows, an office that is exempt from rules that require federal agencies to solicit competitive bids and disclose details to the public.
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RecsMy son got ripped off for $4000 and made me proud of him. - 206
RecsStephen King - "It will be at least 40 years" - 175
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RecsI want to thank you all for your incredibly kind words about my dog. They helped me get through the night. - 127
Recs"No other country does birthright citizenship," Trump told reporters and the public yesterday.
After his Supreme Court loss, Trump calls on Congress to pass a law banning birthright citizenship
17 min ago - President Donald Trump on Tuesday brushed off a major loss at the Supreme Court, whose 6-3 decision struck down one of his signature initiatives: an effort to limit birthright citizenship. Trump and some of his congressional allies quickly said they ... (NBC News)
Supreme Court says Library of Congress official can stay in job
26 min ago - Posted June 30, 2026 at 1:49pm The Supreme Court allowed Shira Perlmutter to continue to serve as register of copyrights for the Library of Congress in an order issued Tuesday, denying a request from the Trump administration to remove her while she f ... (Roll Call)
Federal judge denies effort by Trump administration to get New Hampshire's detailed voter data
55 min ago - Updated 1:06 PM EDT, June 30, 2026 A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by the Justice Department aimed at compelling New Hampshire to turn over its voter rolls, dealing the Trump administration another setback in its quest for detailed informatio ... (AP)
White House weighs '250 pardons for 250 years' in new wave of clemency to mark America's birthday: report
1 hr ago - Tuesday 30 June 2026 15:12 EDT Some White House officials are discussing the possibility of President Donald Trump marking America’s 250th birthday with a sweeping round of pardons — a proposal dubbed “250 pardons for 250 years,” ... (The Independent)
Frustrations over culture and quality issues set stage for SPEEA-Boeing talks
1 hr ago - by KOMO News StaffTue, June 30, 2026 at 12:10 PM Updated Tue, June 30, 2026 at 12:48 PM SEATTLE — Negotiators for the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA), the union representing Boeing aerospace professionals, are ... (KOMO News)
NPR's Retracted Story About Alito Retiring Sparks Speculation It Might Soon Prove True: 'Sure Wonder If That Was Embargo
2 hrs ago - Jun 30th, 2026, 3:36 pm NPR and its longtime legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg had to make an embarrassing retraction Tuesday after reporting that Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was retiring — but certain aspects of the kerfuffle h ... (MEDIAite)
Russia to import gasoline as Ukrainian strikes force Putin to use reserves
2 hrs ago - Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia have impacted Vladimir Putin’s country’s ability to produce fuel. JUNE 30, 2026 7:44 PM CET BY MARTINA SAPIO The Kremlin confirmed Tuesday that Russia is in talks to import gasoline from abroad, an extraord ... (Politico)
Alleged Epstein victim and Trump accuser living in fear of retaliation, relative says
2 hrs ago - Tue 30 Jun 2026 05.00 EDT Last modified on Tue 30 Jun 2026 11.24 EDT A woman known as Jane Doe 4 in the Jeffrey Epstein files is “staying off the grid” and lives in fear of retaliation from the Trump administration amid an escalating contro ... (The Guardian)
Trump Announces Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas in September
2 hrs ago - Trump Announces Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas in September Parties normally hold conventions only in presidential years, but President Trump liked the idea of mobilizing Republicans this fall. Dallas will be the site of Republican efforts t ... (New York Times)
Trump filing shows he took in about $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last year
2 hrs ago - By BERNARD CONDON Updated 5:35 PM CDT, June 30, 2026 NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump took in nearly $1.2 billion dollars from his crypto businesses last year, a federal filing released Monday shows, locking in profits while his investors ... (AP)
Federal judge nukes Pentagon media escort requirement
3 hrs ago - June 30, 2026 WASHINGTON (CN) — A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the Pentagon from enforcing an escort requirement for journalists to enter the building, marking the third time Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s national security claims ... (Courthouse News Service)
House GOP leaders cancel votes, start recess early after member rebellion
3 hrs ago - The annual Pentagon policy bill and State Department appropriations are among the immediate casualties. By Mia McCarthy, Meredith Lee Hill and Connor O'Brien 06/30/2026 02:38 PM EDT Updated: 06/30/2026 04:37 PM EDT House Republican leaders canceled v ... (Politico)
House votes to disclose which members settled sexual misconduct allegations with taxpayer funds
3 hrs ago - Rep. Nancy Mace was the only member to vote “present.” Hailey Fuchs 06/30/2026, 5:52pm ET The House approved a measure Tuesday compelling the public release of records showing which House members have used taxpayer dollars to settle sexual ... (Politico)
Judge Strikes Down Trump Administration Overhaul of Student Loan Forgiveness Program
3 hrs ago - June 30, 2026, at 6:01 p.m. WASHINGTON (AP) -- A federal judge on Tuesday struck down a Trump administration overhaul to a public service forgiveness program for student loans, ruling in favor of advocates who said the program risked becoming a tool ... (US News & World Report/AP)
HHS to end emergency authorization for COVID-19 drugs, medical devices
3 hrs ago - HHS to end emergency authorization for COVID-19 drugs, medical devices Jun 30, 2026 - 03:58 PM The Department of Health and Human Services June 30 announced it will terminate emergency use authorization declarations for certain drugs and medical dev ... (American Hospital Association)
Hegseth, Rubio and other government officials continued to use Signal app after embarrassing leak: report
4 hrs ago - Tuesday 30 June 2026 12:57 EDT Senior Trump administration officials continued using Signal, a private messaging app, after last year’s embarrassing leak when a reporter was added to a group chat discussing sensitive military operations, accordi ... (The Independent)
Front of $110 Billion Paramount-Warner Megamerger -- One That Could Cost Millions
4 hrs ago - Jun 30th, 2026, 10:45 am The British government signaled Tuesday it could intervene in Paramount Skydance’s planned $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, opening a potentially significant and costly new regulatory battle over one of ... (MEDIAite)
As wildfires worsen, Trump administration revives discredited policy to stomp out all fires quickly
4 hrs ago - By MARTHA BELLISLE and MATTHEW BROWN Updated 3:13 PM CDT, June 30, 2026 Leer en español The deaths of three U.S. government firefighters in a Colorado wildfire are casting a spotlight on the Trump administration’s creation of a new feder ... (AP)
County With 37 Data Centers Asks Schools to 'Conserve Electricity'
5 hrs ago - On June 26, the County Manager of Henrico County, Virginia, John Vithoulkas, sent an email to thousands of county employees asking them to help the local government conserve electricity. “Beginning July 1st, the rate we pay for electricity used ... (404 Media)
Exclusive: Johnson backs new 60-day clock if Iran fighting flares up
5 hrs ago - Updated June 30, 2026, 11:16 a.m. ET WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson said he hopes the Iranians "come to their senses" amid a flare-up in fighting, but if a tenuous ceasefire continues to break down, he suggested President Donald Trump s ... (USA Today)
