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politics10 days ago•19 min saved

Trump Turns America's 250th Birthday Into His Branding Campaign

Rolling Stone argues that Trump’s 250th anniversary push hijacks the commemorative effort by neutering the nonpartisan America 250 commission and replacing it with Freedom 250, redirecting funds and culminating in Trump-branded initiatives such as 40,000 commemorative passports, a planned $250 currency bill, and banners across Washington. The piece portrays a pattern of self-promotion—hosting a White House UFC event, inserting his image on national symbols, and replacing traditional performances with rallies—aimed at elevating his image and consolidating political power at a moment meant to celebrate the nation rather than a single leader.

via Rolling Stone|

#america-250 #branding #donald-trump

business1 month ago•12 min saved

Billionaires Hedge By Securing Second Passports and Global Residencies

Ultra-wealthy individuals are increasingly pursuing second citizenships and residency programs as contingency planning against geopolitical upheaval and travel disruptions. Peter Thiel has relocated temporarily to Argentina, while Europe remains a popular hub for US investors; options include Malta’s merit-based path, St. Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda, New Zealand, and Austria, reflecting a trend toward diversification and future-generation optionality.

via Business Insider|

#billionaires #business #passports

politics2 months ago•2 min saved

US Expands Passport Revocation for Unpaid Child Support

Starting Friday, the State Department will revoke the passports of thousands of parents who owe unpaid child support, beginning with those owing $100,000+ (about 2,700 people) and expanding to those with more than $2,500 in arrears under a 1996 law; the aim is to spur payment, with affected individuals able to reapply for a passport once debts are settled, and travelers abroad able to obtain emergency travel documents via U.S. embassies/consulates if needed.

via The Guardian|

#arrears #child-support #hhs

politics2 months ago•5 min saved

US to Revoke Passports for Large Child-Support Debtors

The State Department will begin revoking U.S. passports from thousands of parents with unpaid child support, starting with those who owe $100,000 or more and soon expanding to those with $2,500+ in arrears. About 2,700 passport holders would fall under the higher threshold, with many more potentially affected by the broader rule. Affected individuals will be notified and must settle arrears to regain travel eligibility; those abroad can seek an emergency travel document. The program, in place since 1998, has recovered hundreds of millions in arrears and has prompted some payments since the expansion was announced.

via PBS|

#childsupport #debtcollection #passports

tv-and-movies2 months ago•13 min saved

SNL Weekend Update Satirizes Trump's Passport Portrait and Charles’ Royal Visit

NBC’s Saturday Night Live Weekend Update skewers the Trump administration’s plan to place Trump’s portrait on the inside of some passports and pokes at King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s state visit tied to the Declaration of Independence anniversary, with Colin Jost joking that a passport portrait would remind you why you fled and that it’s burning a hole in the Declaration; the segment also jabs at royal diplomacy—Charles’ meetings, a bell from a British submarine given to Trump, and a quip about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor—as it lampoons both the presidency and the royal visit.

via Rolling Stone|

#king-charles-iii #passports #snl

politics2 months ago•2 min saved

Trump Portrait Featured on Limited 250th Anniversary Passports

The U.S. State Department will issue a limited run of commemorative passports for the country’s 250th anniversary that includes Donald Trump’s face on the inside cover. The design will launch around July 4 and will be available to citizens who apply, with the same security features as standard passports.

via Business Insider|

#250th-anniversary #commemorative-design #passports

politics2 months ago•3 min saved

Trump Portrait on Limited-Edition Passports for US 250th Anniversary

The State Department is issuing limited-edition US passports to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary, featuring Donald Trump’s portrait and signature alongside imagery from the Declaration of Independence and the US flag; distribution begins this summer through the Washington Passport Agency as part of a broader branding push.

via Al Jazeera|

#250th-anniversary #branding #passports

politics2 months ago•1 min saved

Limited-Edition US Passport to Feature Trump Portrait for 250th Anniversary

The State Department confirmed plans to issue a limited run of commemorative U.S. Passports for America’s 250th anniversary, featuring a Trump portrait on the inside cover with his signature and the Declaration of Independence, plus a scene of the Founding Fathers and flag imagery; the back cover shows a flag with “250” in a 13-star circle. Availability is limited to new passport applicants at the Washington Passport Agency, with no extra fee and an unspecified quantity, and a July release is planned to align with other anniversary events.

via USA Today|

#anniversary-250 #donald-trump #passports

politics2 months ago•2 min saved

Trump’s Image Featured on Limited U.S. Passports for 250th Anniversary

The State Department announced a limited run of commemorative U.S. passports featuring President Donald Trump’s image and gold signature on the inside cover to mark America's 250th anniversary; the design shows Trump over the Declaration of Independence with an American flag, but the standard passport design remains available elsewhere and core security features are unchanged.

via NBC News|

#250th-anniversary #passports #politics

politics2 months ago•2 min saved

US plans limited America250 passports featuring a Trump portrait

The State Department will issue a limited run of commemorative America250 passports that feature a large photograph of Donald Trump on the inside cover, bordered by the Declaration of Independence and the US flag with Trump’s gold signature, as part of the 250th-anniversary celebrations. The department has not disclosed the quantity. The push to spotlight Trump on various federal items continues alongside other America250 projects, including proposed coins, a large arch, and other branded memorabilia.

via The Guardian|

#america250 #anniversary-celebrations #donald-trump

politics2 months ago•179 min saved

US passports to feature Trump likeness for 250th anniversary celebration

The State Department will issue a limited run of redesigned U.S. passports to commemorate America's 250th anniversary, featuring Donald Trump’s image and signature in gold on the inside cover. The mockup also shows a back-cover image from The Declaration of Independence, while the current interior front cover portrays Francis Scott Key and lines from the national anthem. The passports are set to be issued this summer, but the total number and whether recipients must request the special design remain unclear. This marks another instance of Trump imagery being used in commemorative U.S. items.

via CNN|

#250th-anniversary #commemorative-designs #passports

local-government6 months ago•1 min saved

Camden Introduces 'Passports' for Homeless Individuals

Camden Council is introducing 'personal passports' for rough sleepers to streamline access to services and reduce re-traumatization, amid rising homelessness rates in the borough, with plans for new housing and support initiatives.

via BBC|

#camden #homelessness #housing

world6 months ago•13 min saved

Democrats Release New Epstein Photos Featuring Prominent Figures

Newly released Epstein-related photos from House Democrats show high-profile figures, island development plans, passports, and disturbing messages, but lack context and are part of ongoing pressure to release more files from Epstein's estate amid political controversy.

via BBC|

#epstein #house-democrats #island-plans

law8 months ago•0 min saved

Supreme Court approves Trump policy restricting transgender passport gender markers

The Supreme Court permitted the Trump administration to discontinue the policy allowing individuals to self-identify their gender on passports, marking a rollback in LGBTQ rights.

via The Washington Post|

#gender-identity #law #lgbtq-rights

law8 months ago•2 min saved

Supreme Court Approves Trump’s Passport Gender Restrictions for Transgender and Nonbinary Americans

The U.S. Supreme Court allowed President Trump's policy to require passport applicants to list their sex as on their birth certificate to proceed, overturning a lower court pause, with a 6-3 vote along ideological lines, amid ongoing litigation and controversy over transgender rights.

via NPR|

#gender-identity #law #legal-decision