Donald Trump is expected to announce his list of pardons on Tuesday, which will be his last day in office. While several high-profile names are expected to be on the list, reports confirm that White House staff has assembled the paperwork to pardon Lil Wayne. Reports added that paperwork has not been prepared for other
Melania Trump Delivers Farewell Address, Calls for ‘Peace over Violence’
First Lady Melania Trump delivered a prepared address to the American people as the Trump administration winds down its time in the White House. While Melania’s husband oversaw one of the most controversial and unconventional presidencies of the modern age, her remarks to the country urged everyone to choose “peace over violence” ahead of the
New Yorker Reporter’s Footage Shows Disorganized Rioters Storming Capitol
Luke Mogelson, a veteran war correspondent and contributing writer for the New Yorker, captured footage of rioters storming the U.S. Capitol earlier this month, triggered by Donald Trump’s false claim that he won the election. Mogelson documented his experience, stating: “There seems to be some members of the rioters who are more prepared, and others who seem to be responding in
Don Lemon Calls Trump “Biggest Loser We’ve Ever Had as President”
Trump is currently facing the backlash of the insurrection last week, where rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol building. The event resulted in the deaths of numerous people. Now, Don Lemon has taken to his platform on CNN to call out Trump for his time as president along with the events of last week and had
Biden Reveals $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Plan, Includes Stimulus Checks
President-Elect Joe Biden released the details for his incoming administration’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan. The package includes beefed-up unemployment support, rental assistance, eviction moratorium, funds for child care and child tax credits, assistance for small businesses and schools, and more support for vaccines and testing. Most importantly, the bill includes $1,400 direct payments to
Joe Biden Seen Receiving Second Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine
Joe Biden is taking steps to start his presidency off right, as he was seen on-camera getting his second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine created by Pfizer/BioNTech. During the event, Biden gave some insight on his COVID-19 team, saying he has a plan to “get the entire Covid operation up and running,” which includes going
Mark Zuckerberg Announces Trump is Banned from Facebook/IG Indefinitely
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that Donald Trump is banned from Facebook indefinitely. A statement from Zuckerberg reads: “We believe the risks of allowing the President to continue to use our service during this period are simply too great. Therefore, we are extending the block we have placed on his Facebook and Instagram accounts indefinitely
White House Staffers Resign, Others Considering Resigning Amid Insurrection
According to reports, Stephanie Grisham, the first lady’s chief of staff, and Sarah Matthews, White House deputy press secretary, both stepped down amid the controversial MAGA insurrection at Capitol Hill on Wednesday. In addition to Grisham and Matthews, reports say National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien and Deputy National Security Advisor Matthew Pottinger are considering resigning
Joe Biden Says $2,000 Stimulus Checks Will Happen if Democrats Win in Georgia
During a rally for Georgia Democrats Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock, Joe Biden addressed the possibility of a $2,000 stimulus payment for Americans amid the coronavirus pandemic. Biden stated: “One state can chart the course—not just for the next four years, but for the next generation. By electing Jon and the Reverend you can
Illinois Expunges Nearly Half a Million Marijuana-Related Arrest Records
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced the state expunged nearly half a million non-felony marijuana-related arrest records just before the new year. The governor also announced thousands of low-level cannabis convictions were pardoned. Back in May 2019, Pritzker signed the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, which mandates 47,000 cannabis-related arrest records between 2013 and 2019 be expunged