Donald Trump rejects idea of raising taxes on millionaires

It's official. President Donald Trump has turned on the conservative legal movement because its activists refuse to put his bidding over the Constitution. Frustration has been building for some time, but late on May 29, Trump posted a lengthy rant about the judiciary to his Truth Social page, criticizing many of the conservative judges he had embraced during his first term. “I was new to Washington, and it was suggested that I use The Federalist Society as a recommending source on Judges,” Trump said on Truth Social. “I am so disappointed in The Federalist Society because of the bad advice they gave me on numerous Judicial Nominations.” With that, Trump shifted from being a Republican president with a strong legacy of appointing conservative judges to a Republican president with a growing legacy of attacking conservative judges. That's a bad sign for any of his upcoming judicial nominations. Trump turns on conservative legal movement he helped build Trump and former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, helped deliver Republicans a 6-3 majority on the Supreme Court . A significant part of that effort was The Federalist Society , a conservative legal organization that advocates for an interpretation of the Constitution that

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania was meeting last week with representatives from a teachers union in his home state when things quickly devolved.

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Former President Barack Obama and Steve Bannon, a White House strategist during President Donald Trump ’s first term, are both worried about the same thing: artificial intelligence displacing large numbers of white-collar workers. Obama sounded the alarm on social media this weekend by directing his nearly 130 million followers to two recent articles that dove into the possibility of technological transformations reshaping the U.S. economy - one of which quoted Bannon issuing similar warnings. “At a time when people are understandably focused on the daily chaos in Washington, these articles describe the rapidly accelerating impact that AI is going to have on jobs, the economy, and how we live,” Obama, the former two-term president, wrote on May 30. The first article Obama cited came from Axios and centered around an interview with Dario Amodei, the CEO of AI startup Anthropic. Amodei warned the news outlet that AI could wipe out half of all entry-level white-collar jobs, leading to unemployment rates of 10-20% in the next one to five years. Amodei told Axios that the mass elimination of jobs could be in the offing, especially at the entry level across the technology, finance, law, consulting and other white-collar professions. Bannon, a

Tomatoes distributed in three southern states are now the subject of a possibly deadly recall, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The recall, first announced by the FDA on May 2 for potential salmonella contamination, has now been upgraded to the most severe warning the federal agency issues. Williams Farms Repack LLC, based in Lodge, South Carolina, said the affected tomatoes were packaged and sold to wholesalers and distributors between April 23-28 under the name H&C Farms Label, the FDA reported. In a notice published online May 28th, the FDA labeled this a Class I recall − the highest recall risk level issued by the agency, as it can potentially cause serious health complications or lead to death. According to the FDA, freezing and drying may prevent the growth of bacteria, but do not kill salmonella. The bacteria can live for several weeks in dry environments and for several months in wet environments. As of the recall date, no deaths or illnesses had been reported, the FDA said. What states were recalled tomatoes sold in? The affected tomatoes were sold in the following three states: Georgia North Carolina South Carolina What sizes are the recalled tomatoes? The following tomatoes

For Rae Vermeal, the experience of one Pima County senior illustrates the complexity of the housing struggle for older people in the region. The woman owns her home and gets $967 through Social Security.

This article was originally published on DadisFIRE. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this. Everyone keeps asking the same thing: When will the housing market crash? According to Dave Ramsey, it won’t. At least not in 2025.

When I bought my 14-year-old son a crisp, navy suit with a yellow bowtie for his upcoming spring formal, I never imagined that I'd have to bury him in it just days later. My radiant, joyful boy went over to a family member's house, where he and his cousin found an unsecured gun in a drawer, hidden beneath a T-shirt. They started playing with it, not realizing it was loaded. Minutes later, JaJuan was gone. The phone call we received that afternoon, informing us what happened, was every parent's worst nightmare. And it was entirely preventable. My husband and I had always been protective of JaJuan. We had taught him as a child to look both ways before crossing the street and not to accept rides from strangers. And we had always ask other parents the usual questions – about screen time, video games and curfews – before letting JaJuan go to a friend's house. But we never asked: "Is there a gun in the house? If so, is it stored securely?" It never occurred to us that the thing that posed the greatest risk to JaJuan's life would be a firearm, but gun injuries are the leading cause of

Kentucky’s federal delegation, including U.S. Senators Mitch McConnell, Rand Paul, and Representatives Hal Rogers (KY-05), Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Andy Barr (KY-06), James Comer (KY-01), Thomas Massie (KY-04), and Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) sent a letter to President Trump expressing their support for Governor Beshear’s request for Public Assistance in 85 counties, additional Individual Assistance for 24 counties, and Hazard Mitigation for the entire Commonwealth as a result of the devastating flooding in April.

This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this.

The massive tax and spending bill passed by U.S. House Republicans would likely result in 3.2 million people losing food assistance benefits, and saddle states with around $14 billion a year in costs, according to a new analysis from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.

Federal authorities have taken down what they call "one of the largest and most dangerous drug trafficking organizations in U.S. history." The operation targeted the Sinaloa Cartel through the seizure of a record-breaking 400 Kilograms of Fentanyl - the largest in the history of the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) - which was the lead agency in the multi-state effort.

I’m picturing a giggling young aide skipping into Kristi Noem ’s office at the Department of Homeland Security and excitedly saying, "Would you like to see something really funny, Madam Secretary?” Then, I see them handing over the letter sent to Noem on May 28 from Arizona’s Democratic congressional delegation. Sens. Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego, along with Reps. Greg Stanton and Yassamin Ansari, want to know why Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in plainclothes and masks were outside immigration court in Phoenix scooping up individuals who were following all the rules and reporting for asylum hearings before a judge. A press release accompanying the letter the group sent to Noem said the two senators and two representatives “ demand answers from DHS and ICE .” That would be the part that had Noem and her merry band of MAGA acolytes rolling in the aisles. Opinion: Trump deports man with no convictions but pardons criminals. What due process? Demand. Oooooooooooo , scary. NOT. Pointing out cruelties and flaws won't get them fixed All the parties involved in this little exchange know that the only thing the Democrats can do is make noise. Arizona's congressional members say in their letter that

A security guard stationed at the former Best Western homeless hotel on Quebec as well as Department of Human Services locations told the council Monday her job is dangerous, and she should be paid better.

A contentious plan to fully eliminate free-roaming horses from a Delaware-sized region in southwest Wyoming has cleared its environmental review process, and roundups are scheduled to start in about seven weeks.

The Land Use, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee of the Denver City Council will consider Wednesday paying $775,410 for two electric garbage trucks that will be used in sweeping homeless encampments.

PHOENIX (AP) — A U.S. district judge on Friday temporarily halted the federal government’s plans to transfer land in eastern Arizona for a massive copper mining project amid protest by Native American groups that consider the area sacred.

This article was originally published on DadisFIRE. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this. You’ve probably come across people who act like financial experts, until they say something that instantly gives them away. It doesn’t take much. One comment about taxes, cars, or credit cards, and the truth comes out.

If travel to Mexico is on your Summer vacation plans, you need to be aware of the latest US State Department Travel Advisories - some which could literally save your life. First, you should be aware that the US State Department has placed six Mexican States under "Do Not Travel" advisories for US Residents, mainly due to the threat of violent crime by the Cartels there.

WASHINGTON — The Army’s latest estimate for its major parade to celebrate its 250 th anniversary – which falls on President Donald Trump ’s birthday – totals $40 million, including the cost of repairing streets in Washington, DC expected to be gnawed by tank treads. Meanwhile, the Navy, which also celebrates its 250 th anniversary in October, has no plans for a similar parade, according to a spokesperson. The Marine Corps, too, has its 250 th in November, and does not appear to have a parade on tap either. That leads a Democratic senator and member of the Armed Services Committee to believe that the June 14 parade featuring tanks, helicopters, warplanes and troops in period costume is as much about feeding Trump’s ego as it is celebrating the Army’s heritage. “It is Donald Trump who is the focus of his own attention, and the Army birthday just happened to be a convenient excuse,” said Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut. “He might well celebrate all our military services together since their birthdays are imminent. “I’m all in favor of celebrating the anniversaries of our services in a more appropriate way but without the extravagant expenditure of funds that are vital to

Two more men who entered the US illegally have been arrested in recent days for murders committed in the countries from which they fled. On May 6, 2025, in Dana Point, California, US Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Special Agents took a Salvadoran man into custody on an INTERPOL warrant seeking his arrest for a double murder committed in his homeland. ICE says the man was also a member of the violent MS-13 gang.

Hate is a learned behavior that Republicans seem really happy to teach. The latest lesson is on transphobia. Over the weekend, California held its state high school track and field meet. It’s the kind of thing that would normally happen without much fanfare beyond parents, coaches and college recruiters. But this event was different.That’s because of the participation of AB Hernandez , a 16-year-old transgender girl who in recent days has been the focus of national attention after President Donald Trump threatened to cut funding to the state if it allowed a trans girl to compete in categories that aligned with her gender. While Trump didn’t mention Hernandez by name, it was clear who he was referring to. The threat led event organizers to change the rules of the meet , allowing the athlete who finished behind Hernandez to share the podium with her. In a scenario almost designed to single out Hernandez, she and her competitors made the most of it. AB Hernandez and the other teen girls show us the way forward Hernandez shared first place in the high jump and triple jump, as well as second in the long jump. While some heckled her as she competed,

It's about to be a big week for Big Lots’ comeback. Big Lots is set to open more than 70 stores across the United States on Thursday, June 5, only weeks after Big Lots opened dozens of stores on May 15. The openings come months after Big Lots announced its sale to Gordon Brothers Retail Partners . As part of the deal, Variety Wholesalers acquired 219 Big Lots stores, as well as two distribution centers. "We’re thrilled to bring the Big Lots! brand back to life by offering more deals than ever, lots of famous brands and a new apparel department for the entire family," Variety Wholesalers CEO Lisa Seigies said in an April 4 news release . Which Big Lots stores are reopening? Big Lots openings on June 5 are set to take place in nine states: Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } <img src="https://public.flourish.studio/visualisation/23335396/thumbnail" width="100%" alt="table visualization" /> Other retailers taking over Big Lots locations Other retailers besides Variety Wholesalers have announced the purchase of Big Lots locations. Rhode Island-based Ocean State Job Lot announced in March that it would be

To Sam DeMello’s friends, it seemed as if the then-26-year-old had everything together: a six-figure tech salary , an enviable workout regimen and a happy relationship. But as he crossed the finish line of the 2013 Nike San Francisco marathon , he was surrounded by a deep sense of self-loathing. His friends, family and girlfriend had no idea he was struggling with a crippling sports betting addiction . He fell into it just a few weeks after being introduced to sports gambling, though he didn’t realize it until years later. “All of my friends would come to me and say: 'Congratulations, man, you're crushing it. We're so proud of you,’” DeMello says. “I would just feel this dissonance, because I felt so fraudulent.” DeMello, now 38 and in recovery, wishes he saw the warning signals sooner. As legalized sports betting grows across the United States, a growing number of young men are falling into gambling addictions without recognizing the signs. Driven by the explosion of mobile betting platforms and a lack of age-targeted resources, many see betting as a form of entertainment or investing − until it’s too late. The problem, addiction experts say, is as serious as substance abuse

Authorities are investigating whether one of the two inmates still on the run after last month's New Orleans jail escape posted a social media video, claiming the jailbreak wasn't his idea. On May 16, a total of 10 inmates escaped the Orleans Parish jail through a hole in a wall left by a ripped-away toilet and sink unit, officials said. Police have since captured eight of the men, leaving both Antoine Massey, 32, and Derrick Groves, 27, at large. An Instagram video posted Sunday, June 1 appears to have been from Massey, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune and local station WVUE . In the video, a man who identified himself as Massey dismissed rumors that he was the mastermind behind the jail break. NOLA.com, a web site operated by the Times-Picayune, quoted a deputy U.S. marshal and another source, confirming authorities were investigating the video. "I’m one of the ones that was let out of Orleans Parish jail where they said I escaped, right?” he said speaking directly to the camera wearing the same facial tattoos as Massey. "They say that I broke out. I didn’t break out. I was let out." The man in the video also proclaimed

Lawyers for Jonah Bevin, the adopted son of former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin, have filed a sharply worded reply to claims Matt Bevin filed under seal April 25 in which he responds to “certain assertions” made by his estranged son.

In a recent interview on Fox News with Sean Hannity, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt made a verbal dig at the LGBTQ community in relation to Harvard University’s educational programs.

Georgia’s U.S. senators say they are outraged at the prospect of large job losses for clean energy workers if the Republican Congress implements its proposed cuts to the Inflation Reduction Act.

A new study has found a link between chronic cannabis use − including in edible form − and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease that's comparable to the effects of smoking tobacco. The study published May 28 is the latest to associate cannabis with negative health impacts and was conducted by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, who analyzed the cardiovascular health of 55 people who consumed cannabis at least three times a week for at least a year. They found vascular function was reduced by about half when compared with those who did not consume cannabis regularly. They also showed signs of increased risk for premature heart disease, researchers found, similar to tobacco smokers. Those included in the study were tested to ensure they do not smoke tobacco or vape and were not frequently exposed to secondhand tobacco smoke. "This study enhances the understanding of the potential risks to vascular health linked to cannabis use and provides more evidence that cannabis use is not benign," the researchers concluded. What does the new study say about edibles? The finding that surprised researchers most was that the vascular function of those who chronically used THC-laced edibles was over 50%

A new warning from Brazilian pulp exporter Suzano SA has raised concerns about the potential for toilet paper shortages and price hikes in the United States. While store shelves currently remain well stocked, the company reports that ongoing supply chain disruptions and new U.S. tariffs are already affecting shipments.