Trump refuses peace discussions on Russia-Ukraine in Istanbul, minimizes Putin’s absence.
Trump Skips Istanbul Talks Amid Putin’s Absence On Thursday, President Donald Trump announced that he would not attend the peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul, mentioning Russian President Vladimir Putin’s absence as a factor he would downplay. While advocating for a meeting between Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump cited a scheduling […]
Mike Lawler calls AOC the ‘leader of the Democratic Party’ while her constituents deal with her absence.
Rep. Mike Lawler has dubbed Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez the unofficial leader of the Democratic Party, chuckling at other Democrats while pushing back against President Trump. During a discussion on “real-time with Bill Maher,” Lawler (R-NY) mocked Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s attempts to rival Trump, suggesting Ocasio-Cortez would easily win a primary against him. “Chuck […]
To my newborn son: My absence is due to belief, not indifference.
Yaba Deen, it’s been two weeks since you came into the world, and these are the first words I have for you. On the early morning of April 21st, I waited anxiously on the other end of the line while your mother fought to bring you into existence. I could hear her struggle to breathe, […]
Trump’s tariffs will be difficult even in the absence of a recession.
Many economic analysts have recently revised their projections for U.S. economic growth downwards, which raises concerns about a potential recession stemming from President Trump’s announcement of “Liberation Day” on April 2. This adjustment seems warranted given the unexpectedly high tariff increases and a noticeable decline in consumer and business confidence metrics. Following this, Trump postponed […]
Defense Secretary states the West Point professor’s absence will not be felt after their resignation.
Graham Parsons, a Philosophy Professor at West Point, has resigned after 13 years at the academy, citing significant changes to the institution’s educational approach, largely influenced by the Trump administration. This shift drew immediate comments from Defense Secretary Pete Hegses, who stated on social media, “We don’t miss Professor Parsons.” Parsons announced his decision on […]
Amid Trump absence, WH Correspondents' dinner delivers defiant message: We're not the 'enemy of the people'
Dinner journalists at the White House Correspondents Association (WHCA) provided a passionate defense of their work at the annual event. This broke tradition and featured neither comedian – he said, “We are not the enemy of the nation.” “Our responsibility is not to line up with either party or gender, but to serve the people […]
WHCA president opens dinner highlighting Trump’s absence, challenges facing the press
White House Correspondents Association President Eugene Daniels launched the group’s annual dinner with pointed remarks about President Donald Trump’s absence and wider complaints about what he called the press “very difficult” year. “I know this has been a very difficult year for you guys. It’s been a difficult one for this association,” Daniels said. “We’ve […]
Trump’s Absence Looms Over White House Correspondents Dinner
President Trump will not be attending the upcoming White House correspondent’s dinner next weekend, as confirmed by Hill on Tuesday. Throughout his first term, Trump skipped all of his annual dinners, disrupting traditions that have been in place for several administrations. Earlier this year, White House press secretary Caroline Leavitt, when questioned by a reporter, […]
JuJu Watkins’ absence felt as March Madness adjusts
SPOCANE, Washington – The absence of Juju Watkins is looming largely over Spokane. There, eight of the remaining 16 teams, including USC, will gather in the next round of the NCAA Tournament. Watkins tore his Anterior Cruciate ligament Monday night in the first quarter of USC's second quarter victory against Mississippi State as he drove […]
Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns opens up on personal reasons absence
LOS ANGELES – Karl Anthonytowns thanked the Knicks for their support after dealing with the death of family friend Sarah Holtzmann after missing Tuesday's game. “This was one of the moments I had to be there for my family and for the kids who lost someone who really special to them,” Towns said after he […]