LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items for you as we head into the new week:
• The Independent: FBI Director Kash Patel (bottom left in lead photo) is facing backlash for using an official FBI jet to travel to the Olympics as he appeared in a widely shared video chugging beer and partying alongside gold medal-winning members of Team USA hockey. Continue reading “Kash Patel Under Fire For Using FBI Jet To Attend Olympics + More News”
Dealing a massive blow to Donald Trump’s economic policy, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled this morning that Trump’s global tariffs are illegal.
In a 6-3 decision, written by Chief Justice John Roberts, the high court found that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) — which Trump has used to justify his tariffs — does not give Trump the power to unilaterally impose tariffs. Continue reading “Supreme Court Rules Trump Tariffs Are Illegal”
New analysis by the nonpartisan Tax Foundation shows Donald Trump’s tariffs cost the average American household $1,000 last year.
Research shows the cost will rise to $1,300 per household this year if the current tariffs stay in place. Continue reading “Analysis: Trump’s Tariffs Cost American Households $1,000 Last Year”
Donald Trump threatened tariffs today on countries that oppose his push to acquire Greenland — the same day a bipartisan group of lawmakers traveled to Denmark to reassure a key NATO ally despite the administration’s push to annex the Arctic territory.
Greenland, a self-governing territory that’s part of the kingdom of Denmark, has repeatedly said it has no intention of becoming a part of the U.S. Continue reading “Trump Threatens Tariffs On Countries That Oppose U.S. Taking Greenland”
Some news stories for you as we head into the weekend:
• White House: The White House posted (and then deleted) a video today showing Santa with a list of ‘naughty’ journalists that included MS NOW reporters Carol Leonnig and Ken Dilanian, CNN’s Jake Tapper, and reporters from CBS News, Axios, and The Bulwark. Continue reading “White House Posts List Of ‘Naughty’ Journalists + More News”
Donald Trump recently promised he would be sending low and middle income Americans $2,000 “tariff dividend” checks financed by the Trump tariffs sometime in mid-2026.
However, the Yale Budget Lab reports that the checks could cost the federal government about twice as much as the total revenue that will be raised by the administration’s tariff hikes in 2026. Continue reading “Study: Trump’s “Tariff Dividend Checks” Would Cost $450 Billion”
Donald Trump on Monday promised the government would pay out $2,000 tariff dividend checks starting around mid-2026. Continue reading “Trump Promises $2K Tariff Dividend Checks Sometime Mid-2026”
Last week, Ontario Premier Doug Ford launched of a new ad spot aimed at Donald Trump’s tariff war with Canada. The ad is infuriating Trump and Republicans as it uses audio and video of former President Ronald Reagan denouncing tariffs in a 1987 radio address. Continue reading “Ontario Uses Ronald Reagan Speech In New Anti-Tariffs Ad”
Happy Monday! Some news items to start your week:
• Gayety: The NFL reaffirmed their support for LGBTQ youth and mental health with a $100,000 donation to The Trevor Project this past Saturday, National Coming Out Day.
• Kenneth-in-the-212: For tennis fans – Valentin Vacherot and Coco Gauff won big China, plus all the ATP beef that’s fit to post. Continue reading “NFL Donates $100K To The Trevor Project + More News”
Some news items to start your week:
• Variety: Hulu has announced its gay-centered sitcom “Mid-Century Modern” starring Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, Nathan Lee Graham, and the late Linda Lavin, will not return for a second season. While not groundbreaking, I liked the series, sometimes playfully referred to as a gay “Golden Girls.” It was comfortable and easy to watch. #DarnIt
• Attitude Magazine: Madonna has revealed she’s recorded a new song – “Fragile” – for her late brother Christopher Ciccone, which will be featured on her forthcoming album, Confessions on a Dance Floor Part 2, due next year. Continue reading “Hulu Cancels ‘Mid-Century Modern’ + Madonna Records New Song For Late Brother + More”