Dyan Cannon barred from entering the White House for misrepresenting her age on passport forms

Diane Cannon’s Attempt to Visit the White House Hits a Snag Diane Cannon, 88, is making headlines—not just for her age, but for a recent attempt to enter the White House that went awry. The actress, known for her role in “Heaven Can Wait,” was turned away by Secret Service agents due to a discrepancy […]
John Fetterman supports Trump’s $200 million plan for the White House ballroom

Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman has expressed his support for President Trump’s $200 million proposal to renovate the White House Ballroom, a project that won’t come cheap for taxpayers. “Based on what I’ve read, the plans seem to be executed in a tasteful, historic manner,” the Democrat shared during a conversation. “They’re not creating a Dave […]
White House announces intentions to change the Department of Defense to the Department of War

White House Plans to Rename the Pentagon The White House is moving forward with plans to rebrand the Pentagon, with discussions set for Saturday to officially change the Department of Defense to the Department of War. Reports indicate this shift is part of a broader initiative. The original Ministry of War was created by Parliament […]
Senator Fetterman supports Trump’s intended ballroom for the White House.

Fetterman Defends Trump’s Ballroom Plan Amid Party Backlash Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) has notably diverged from his Democratic peers by supporting President Donald Trump’s initiative for a new ballroom at the White House. Fetterman stated, “The plan will be done in a classy and historical way.” He added that the absence of venues like Dave […]
Secret Service prevents Dyan Cannon from White House tour due to age falsehood

Diane Cannon’s Age Creates a Hiccup at the White House For Diane Cannon, who is 88, age carries a different meaning—not just a figure. Recently, she attempted to visit the White House, but the Secret Service denied her entry due to an inconsistency in her passport regarding her age, as she and her friends recounted […]
Trump releases security video of supposed damage to limestone in the White House Rose Garden

Recently, former President Donald Trump posted footage online, claiming subcontractors damaged “the most beautiful marble and stones anywhere” in the recently revamped White House Rose Garden. He indicated that he found a “giant cut” in the limestone three days prior, stretching over 25 yards. In his social media update, Trump expressed that the state of […]
Debate sparks in the South over Cracker Barrel and Waffle House

Cracker Barrel Abandons Logo Change Amid Backlash Recently, Cracker Barrel created quite a stir when it introduced a new logo, only to backtrack and revert to its original design. This decision seems to have resonated with many, highlighting how social media can influence corporate choices nowadays. A week after the new logo’s debut, the Tennessee-based […]
Veteran House Republicans reflect on the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan: ‘Terrible experience’

Reflection on the Afghanistan Withdrawal It’s been four years since the U.S. pulled out of Afghanistan, marking the end of a long involvement there. This decision left the future of countless individuals in the hands of the Taliban, and the frustration felt by many, especially among House Republicans with military backgrounds, is still palpable. A […]
Dem senator separates from party to back Trump’s $200M renovation of the White House

Some Democrats have expressed their opposition to President Donald Trump’s $200 million proposal to renovate the White House Ballroom, but Sen. John Fetterman from Pennsylvania came to his defense in a recent interview. He remarked, “The plan will be executed in a classy and historical manner. Upgrading these facilities seems quite standard, really.” On the […]
I returned from early retirement after purchasing an extravagant house I didn’t require. Here are the errors I made.

This essay reflects a conversation with Sam Dogen, a 48-year-old early retiree living in San Francisco, the author, and her stay-at-home father. Edited for brevity and clarity. I stepped into retirement in 2012 at the age of 34, and my wife joined me a few years later in 2015, retiring at 35. Since then, we’ve […]