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Kiké Hernandez to miss Dodgers' White House visit amid rehab assignment
sports2 hours ago

Kiké Hernandez to miss Dodgers' White House visit amid rehab assignment

Dodgers utility man Kiké Hernández will not join the team for the July 23 White House visit to celebrate the 2025 World Series title because he’s on a minor-league rehab assignment for a strained left oblique. He said he’d rather take a day off than participate in team activities if he’s not active, while manager Dave Roberts emphasized it’s an individual choice and expects many teammates to attend. The visit occurs during an East Coast road trip, and this marks the Dodgers’ third White House hosting this decade.

via Los Angeles Times|
#baseball#dodgers#kike-hernandez
White House: Americans Pledge $125M to Trump Accounts in Five Days
politics4 hours ago

White House: Americans Pledge $125M to Trump Accounts in Five Days

The White House says Americans have invested about $125 million in Trump Accounts in the first five days since their July 4 launch. Trump Accounts are investment accounts for children born 2025–2028, with the U.S. Treasury pledging to deposit $1,000 per child. Donors include SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell (and her husband), Dell CEO Michael Dell and his wife, Ray Dalio and his wife, Altimeter Capital’s Brad Gerstner, and Nicki Minaj; companies like Goldman Sachs, Micron, and Bank of America have also announced contributions. The push has attracted attention as a major early showing of private funding for the program.

via Business Insider|
#child-investment-accounts#dell-family#gwynne-shotwell
Plot to strike White House UFC event thwarted; eight charged
us-politics15 hours ago

Plot to strike White House UFC event thwarted; eight charged

Eight men aged 19–32 were charged with conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists and to murder federal officials over an alleged plan to attack the White House during the UFC Freedom 250 event; prosecutors say they plotted to use explosive-laden drones, sniper attacks, and a second wave to storm the White House gate, aiming to sow panic and target high‑profile figures. The plot surfaced after a suspect’s mother alerted authorities days before the June 14 event, which drew about 4,300 attendees including President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. The defendants, from across the U.S., face life in prison on murder charges and up to 15 years on terror charges; another suspect was arrested for obstruction of justice.

via BBC|
#drones#terrorism#tiktok-recruitment
politics16 hours ago

New Russia oil sanctions deal inches forward amid White House concerns

A bipartisan group of senators says they’ve struck a White House–backed version of sanctions targeting buyers of Russian oil, potentially reviving a long-stalled effort to choke Moscow’s war-financing, though White House support remains uncertain. The live updates also cover Graham Platner’s withdrawal from the Maine Senate race, a push by House Republicans to make daylight saving time permanent to appease Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, Trump’s refusal to sign a major housing bill tied to the SAVE America Act, Democrats’ ad blitz against Sen. Collins over abortion rights, and ongoing Capitol Hill timing pressures as megabills and political fights unfold.

via Politico|
#politics#russia-sanctions#trump
Trump promotes a 'Freedom Fuel' network as pump prices tick up, sparking transparency questions
politics18 hours ago

Trump promotes a 'Freedom Fuel' network as pump prices tick up, sparking transparency questions

President Trump is touting a 25-station Philadelphia-area “Freedom Fuel Network” marketed to lower gas prices, with some stations advertised at about $3.47 a gallon even as the national average climbs near $3.88 per gallon. The ownership and backing of the venture remain unclear and the White House says it is not involved or funding it. Analysts say the price points may not be sustainable and won’t solve broader affordability concerns, while global factors such as refinery disruptions and geopolitical tensions continue to push prices higher ahead of the midterms.

via Yahoo Finance|
#freedom-fuel-network#gas-prices#philadelphia
Trump Pushes for Permanent White House Fence as Security Overhaul
politics20 hours ago

Trump Pushes for Permanent White House Fence as Security Overhaul

President Donald Trump is pursuing a plan to install permanent fences around the White House, with barriers at key Pennsylvania Avenue intersections to allow officials to close pedestrian access when security risks arise; the proposal would extend beyond current temporary barriers and comes as part of Trump’s broader White House makeover, despite concerns from some officials about public access.

via The Daily Beast|
#donald-j-trump#pennsylvania-avenue#politics
White House strengthens North Portico security with non-cosmetic upgrades
politics21 hours ago

White House strengthens North Portico security with non-cosmetic upgrades

The White House is upgrading its front-door security at the North Portico, a project long advocated by the Secret Service. The work is focused on fortifying the entrance rather than cosmetic changes, and scaffolding and tarps have obscured the area as exterior columns are repaired. Officials say completion is expected by mid-September, reflecting heightened security concerns amid assassination attempts and plots targeting the White House.

via CNN|
#north-portico#politics#scaffolding
energy23 hours ago

Trump Promotes Deep-Discount Gas Network, Funding Details Hazy

President Trump promoted the Freedom Fuel Network, a group of about 25 gas stations in southeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey offering up to 50 cents off per gallon ahead of Independence Day, but the payer behind the discounts remains unclear, with the White House saying it’s a private company taking a hit on margins, not government funding. The network’s branding changed quickly and several stations appear linked to Blue Owl affiliates; analysts say the economics look risky and note potential conflicts with state pricing laws in New Jersey. The White House and network operators have offered little detail on ownership or duration of the discounts.

via Politico|
#blue-owl#energy#freedom-fuel-network
Trump Claims Walmart Price Cuts Were His Win, But They Were Already in Place
politics1 day ago

Trump Claims Walmart Price Cuts Were His Win, But They Were Already in Place

Trump touted Walmart price reductions on Truth Social as a win for his administration, including a beef price drop, but Walmart said the cuts were already planned and had been in place for a week; the White House defended the claim while Walmart emphasized it extended through the summer, highlighting ongoing concerns about rising grocery prices and the economy ahead of polling on Trump’s handling of inflation.

via The Daily Beast|
#donald-j-trump#grocery-store#inflation
Eight indicted in alleged drone-and-sniper plot targeting White House UFC event
crime1 day ago

Eight indicted in alleged drone-and-sniper plot targeting White House UFC event

Eight men were indicted on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges for allegedly plotting to attack a White House UFC event with explosive-laden drones and snipers, in two conspiracies: providing material support to terrorists and murdering people on federal government property and a federal official. The plot began in May as the group amassed weapons, drones, and equipment for the Freedom 250 show in June. Defendants from multiple states were charged, including Chandler Scaggs, a would-be sniper connected to Tycen Proper, who planned to travel to the event but lost contact after arrests.

via The Guardian|
#crime#drones#federal-charges
Glare clouds White House fraud photo, sparking a Trump team gaffe
politics1 day ago

Glare clouds White House fraud photo, sparking a Trump team gaffe

At a Milwaukee fraud-crackdown event, Vice President JD Vance highlighted a photo of a convicted fraudster, but stage lighting washed out the image. Acyn Torabi of MeidasTouch pointed out the glare, and the White House quickly accused the editor of shielding a criminal—an accusation that backfired and revealed a gaffe by the Trump team rather than any concealment by the editor.

via The Independent|
#fraud#jd-vance#milwaukee