Trump pulls billion-dollar ballroom bait-and-switch

Republicans reveal shocking new cost of Trump's ballroom, ask taxpayers to foot the bill
The wannabe dictator's $200 million dollar ballroom that spiked to $300 million before ballooning to $400 million — and was to be paid for entirely by private donations — will now cost a whopping $1 BILLION and, wouldn't you know it, American taxpayers are gonna get stuck with the bill. GOP Sen. Chuck Grassley introduced a reconciliation package yesterday that included $1 billion for "security adjustments and upgrades" related to the ballroom, which Republicans are now dubbing the "East Wing Modernization Project."

Reconciliation packages require only a simple majority to pass in the Senate instead of the usual 60-vote threshold, meaning every Democrat can reject the duplicitous, bait-and-switch crash grab and there isn't a damn thing anyone can do about it. Until we take back Congress, anyway.

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VIDEO OF THE DAY: Trump pulls dangerous stunt in Georgia
The Trump regime is going scorched earth in its never-ending quest to root out mythical voter fraud and seize control of elections in battleground states. Trump goons are getting downright Orwellian, leveraging the federal judiciary to target individual poll workers and election officials in Georgia to intimidate law-abiding citizens and sow further distrust in the electoral process. Brian Tyler Cohen and Glenn Kirschner discuss the ramifications in the latest episode of "The Legal Breakdown." Big Brother is alive and well in 2026.

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New York drops the ball on landmark climate legislation
Evergreen Action: In 2019, New York passed one of the most ambitious climate laws in the country, setting bold targets to achieve 100% clean electricity, reduce emissions by 85%, and invest in more affordable, reliable energy. But intense lobbying from Big Oil is fueling efforts to weaken this historic law. Will you add your name to demand New York legislators protect the climate law and propel us to a cleaner, more affordable energy future?

Trump admin sues New York Times for discriminating against white men
In a move definitely not fueled by Trump's insatiable thirst to seek vengeance against those who occasionally slight him, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed suit against The New York Times on behalf of a disgruntled white man who alleged his race and sex were factors in being denied a promotion.

Finally! For far too long, white men have suffered under the radical, oppressive thumb of that feminist wench, The Gray Lady! Verily we say unto thee: no more! The patriarchy lives!

In a statement refuting the claims laid out in the lawsuit, spokesperson Danielle Rhoades Ha said, "The New York Times categorically rejects the meritless and politically motivated allegations that the Trump administration’s EEOC is pursuing against us. Our employment practices are merit-based and focused on recruiting and promoting the best talent in the world."

Okay, sure, but counterpoint: a white man really wanted a promotion and there's obviously no realm where he clearly did not deserve it.

Trump rambles on about gun violence in graphic detail while surrounded by kids in the Oval Office
During an Oval Office signing ceremony to bring back the Presidential Fitness Test in public schools, America's fearless nincompoop-in-chief went into graphic detail about gun violence, Iranian snipers executing protesters with headshots in the streets of Tehran, and the prospect of the United States arming the Iranian public to violently overthrow their government — all with a group of unsuspecting kids gathered awkwardly around the Resolute Desk.

Uh, any chance we could also institute some sort of "Presidential Fitness Test" for the guy with his frickin' finger on the nuclear button who's fundamentally incapable of NOT making every situation maximally weird?

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Trump pressures FDA to approve flavored vapes as youth support tanks
Grandpa's approval rating with Gen Z is low-key chopped, so the MAGA cult leader is naturally looking for ways to get back on their slightly less disaffected side before things get truly skibidi in November. Unfortunately for Trump, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary is bogarting the proverbial joint and harshing his vibe.

Makary has thus far refused to approve blueberry, mango, and menthol vape flavors from manufacturer Glas out of reasonable concern the flavors would be too marketable to young and underage users. But putting public health first puts a real wrench in Trump’s 2024 campaign pledge to "save vaping," and the wannabe dictator is reportedly pissed.

Uh, intrepid observers just might recall that flavored vapes were first banned in 2020 by...a certain president by the name of Donald Trump. Sus, bruh.

FDA blocked studies finding COVID and shingles vaccines safe
Cool, cool, cool. It's nice to know established science is guiding life-and-death decision-making at the Food and Drug Administration and not the conspiratorial musings of a racoon-penis-collecting mad man.

Jesse Watters stumbles over himself trying to rationalize Trump's latest Iran pivot
If your propaganda sales pitch defending the latest foreign policy about-face by your cult leader is "the president MUST know what he's doing," you've really lost the plot. Spin faster, Jesse! You can do it!