President Trump announced sweeping new tariffs, including a 10% levy on all imports and higher rates on specific countries, aiming to address a $1.2 trillion trade deficit. These tariffs notably target Australia’s remote Heard and McDonald Islands, inhabited only by penguins, and other territories, despite minimal trade with the U.S. The move has sparked international criticism, with Australian Prime Minister Albanese stating that “nowhere on Earth is safe,” and caused immediate negative reactions in the US stock market. Economists warn the tariffs could negatively impact American consumers.
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Amber Ruffin’s scheduled performance at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was cancelled by the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) following White House criticism of her selection. The WHCA cited a desire to avoid divisive politics, emphasizing the event’s purpose of honoring White House journalists. White House Deputy Chief of Staff Taylor Budowich condemned the decision as a “cop out,” further escalating tensions between the WHCA and the Trump administration which have been simmering over press access issues. The cancellation marks a significant departure from past years, which featured prominent comedians like Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert.
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Robert Ehrlich, founder of Pirate’s Booty snacks, launched an unsuccessful mayoral bid in Sea Cliff, New York, losing decisively to incumbent Elena Villafane. Prior to the election, Ehrlich illegally declared himself mayor, attempting to dismiss village staff and seize control of Village Hall, necessitating police intervention. He subsequently rejected the election results, alleging fraud and citing a self-proclaimed “longest election in history,” despite receiving only 62 votes. Ehrlich’s stated grievances included slow service delivery and a lack of business revitalization efforts.
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Representative Swalwell satirized President Trump’s economic policies on X, highlighting a recent 4.5% Dow Jones drop since February 4th, visually linking the decline to Trump’s actions. This downturn follows broader market losses, wiping out post-election gains and totaling a $3.4 trillion market value decrease. Conversely, Treasury Secretary Bessent downplayed these concerns, emphasizing a focus on Main Street economic growth. The contrasting perspectives underscore the ongoing debate surrounding the impact of current economic policies.
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During a cabinet meeting, former President Trump described America as “bloated, fat, and disgusting,” a stark contrast to his previous praise of the nation’s economic prosperity. This statement follows his proposal of a $5 million “gold card” pathway to citizenship for wealthy immigrants. He further criticized former President Biden, while ignoring his own historically low approval rating. The article satirically contrasts Trump’s current assessment with his earlier positive remarks about the country’s success.
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Following President Trump’s proposals to rename the Gulf of Mexico and acquire Greenland, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker released a satirical video renaming Lake Michigan “Lake Illinois” and announcing the annexation of Green Bay, Wisconsin. This action mocks Trump’s actions and the proposed renaming of Greenland to “Red, White, and Blueland” by a Republican congressman. The video also includes a humorous promise of a future announcement concerning the Mississippi River. Pritzker’s actions are a response to the ongoing political debate surrounding Trump’s attempts to acquire and rename Greenland, prompting a humorous Danish petition to purchase California in return.
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Ohio Representatives Somani and Rader plan to introduce the “Conception Begins at Erection Act,” a bill criminalizing ejaculation without the intent to fertilize. The bill aims to highlight the disproportionate regulation of women’s reproductive health and hold men accountable for unwanted pregnancies. While the bill’s exact text is unavailable, it has already faced criticism from Republicans, citing concerns about discriminatory implications. This follows a past attempt by a state lawmaker to regulate male reproductive health through erectile dysfunction medication prescriptions.
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Trump’s Indoor Inauguration: Cold, Crowds, or Cowardice?
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