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[garrow]

But at least it isn't divisive student loan forgiveness.

Musk’s SpaceX Could Secure Billions in New Contracts Under Trump

Elon Musk’s role in the White House allows him to cancel contracts and influence policy, potentially benefiting his companies. Supporters say he has the best technology.

www.nytimes.com

 

[HanSenSE]

Maybe this belongs on the golf thread but the irony is too delicious. Kai Trump played in the Sage Valley Invitational, one of the top junior events in the country. She probably didn't deserve the spot and then proceeded to to prove that by finishing DFL, 52-over par with 89s in the first and fourth rounds (and 20 shots behind the girl who was next-to-last.
The winner was Aphrodite Deng — from Canada.
Next executive order: deporting all Canadian junior golfers.
PS: See what happens when a Trump has to count them all and putt it out.

But she was junior ladies' champion at Trump National.

 

[britwrit]

But she was junior ladies' champion at Trump National.

Sweet Jesus, let this nonsense end here. I don't want to be hearing about these people for the rest of my life like we do every minor Kennedy or British royal,

 

[Slacker]

Sweet Jesus, let this nonsense end here. I don't want to be hearing about these people for the rest of my life like we do every minor Kennedy or British royal,

But she was junior ladies' champion at Trump National!

 

[Inky_Wretch]

Literally nothing means anything, anymore, in the U.S. You're here legally? Doesn't matter. Now you're not.

You had a valid green card and have lived here for 50 years? Doesn't matter. ICE is taking you in.

You're not a criminal, and haven't been arrested? Doesn't matter...

Nothing matters, except whatever Trump wants to do, to anybody, and everybody. Trump needs to be removed from office.

heck, they are talking about sending American citizens to foreign prisons.

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/03/21/trump-foreign-prison-threats-civil-rights-groups-027162

 

[Brooklyn Bridge]

Consistent MAGA toadying

Putin not a 'bad guy,' Trump envoy says

White House envoy Steve Witkoff has praised Vladimir Putin in glowing terms as trustworthy and said the Russian leader told him he had prayed for his "friend" US President Donald Trump when he was shot.Witkoff met with Putin over multiple hours last week in Moscow and told US media the talks --...

www.rawstory.com

Putin came up to me with tears in his eyes, he's big, burly guy, and he says "Sir, I prayed for you."

 

[garrow]

Everything's for sale.

White House seeks corporate sponsorships for Easter event

https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/23/politics/white-house-easter-egg-roll-corporate-sponsorships/index.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=blueskyCNN&utm_content=2025-03-23T12:19:13

 

[Shelbyville Manhattan]

Gee, you'd think that it would make even the most ardent Trump supporter wonder about the legitimacy of Dear Leader's club championships.

But she was junior ladies' champion at Trump National!

 

[garrow]

Disaster upon disaster

IRS braces for $500bn drop in revenue as taxpayers skip filings in wake of DOGE cuts at agency

Individuals were ‘wagering that auditors will not examine their accounts’ amid DOGE’s plans to downsize the IRS by nearly 20 percent ahead of tax filing season

www.yahoo.com

 

[Brooklyn Bridge]

Gee, you'd think that it would make even the most ardent Trump supporter wonder about the legitimacy of Dear Leader's club championships.





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Such a good golfer that not even a sports journalist will cost her a scholarship.

 

[Baron Scicluna]

Everything's for sale.

White House seeks corporate sponsorships for Easter event

https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/23/politics/white-house-easter-egg-roll-corporate-sponsorships/index.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=blueskyCNN&utm_content=2025-03-23T12:19:13

"You are looking live, as the Tesla White House, sponsored by Goya. Today, we have the Trump Bible Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by the Putin Is Super Subcommittee (P.I.S.S.). This one is for all the eggs, which cost a lot less than they did under Sleepy Joe Biden. Let's roll!"

 

[Neutral Corner]

forkers.

Closure of federal library service could have $3 million impact on Alabama libraries

The executive order drew concerns from Alabama librarians.

www.al.com