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President Trump’s birthday military parade is estimated to cost $45 MILLION. Here’s a list of a few ideas of what they could be doing with that money instead:
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Army estimates that Trump's military parade could cost $16 million in damage to Washington streets
The repair costs are part of the estimated $45 million price tag for the upcoming parade.
www.nbcnews.com
June 10, 2025 at 8:02 PM
President Trump’s birthday military parade is estimated to cost $45 MILLION. Here’s a list of a few ideas of what they could be doing with that money instead:
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Target Corp. donated $1 million to President Donald Trump’s inauguration committee, according to data from the Federal Election Commission published this week.
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April 25, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Target Corp. donated $1 million to President Donald Trump’s inauguration committee, according to data from the Federal Election Commission published this week.
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A federal judge in Washington, D.C., ruled that DOGE is subject to government transparency laws, allowing the public to access government records—a legal defeat for the White House, which had designated DOGE as an office exempt from open records laws.
March 11, 2025 at 3:06 AM
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., ruled that DOGE is subject to government transparency laws, allowing the public to access government records—a legal defeat for the White House, which had designated DOGE as an office exempt from open records laws.
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Trump has still not introduced a single plan or policy to lower grocery prices.
But he is taking action on day one to raise prices.
But he is taking action on day one to raise prices.
Trump just rescinded an Executive Order issued by President Biden to lower prescription drug costs for people in Medicare and Medicaid.
Initial Rescissions Of Harmful Executive Orders And Actions – The White House
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as
www.whitehouse.gov
January 21, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Trump has still not introduced a single plan or policy to lower grocery prices.
But he is taking action on day one to raise prices.
But he is taking action on day one to raise prices.
January 5, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Message from Adam Conover. We need participation in the political process, not texts asking for donations.
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The Secret Reason the Dems Keep Losing
YouTube video by Adam Conover
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December 31, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Message from Adam Conover. We need participation in the political process, not texts asking for donations.
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"The chief executive of OpenAI, Sam Altman, is planning to donate $1 million to President-elect Donald J. Trump’s inaugural fund, the company said." www.nytimes.com/live/2024/12...
Trump's Inaugural Fund to Get Donations From Amazon, Meta and OpenAI's CEO: Live Updates
www.nytimes.com
December 14, 2024 at 5:46 AM
Jeff Bezos’ Amazon is planning a $1 million donation to Trump’s inaugural fund ahead of his visit to Mar-a-Lago next week
Exclusive | Jeff Bezos’ Amazon Plans to Donate $1 Million to Trump’s Inauguration
Tech leaders are striving to shore up ties with the incoming administration.
www.wsj.com
December 14, 2024 at 5:43 AM
A real headline:
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Donates $1 Million to Trump's Inaugural Fund.
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Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Donates $1 Million to Trump's Inaugural Fund.
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Exclusive | Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Donates $1 Million to Trump’s Inaugural Fund
The president-elect had blasted the tech tycoon during the presidential campaign, but ties have been improving.
www.wsj.com
December 14, 2024 at 5:42 AM
Sometimes it's hard not to feel like our politics have been captured by a death cult.
December 14, 2024 at 5:34 AM