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- AMAZON BARS MAINSTREAM PRESS FROM MELANIA DOCUMENTARY PREMIERE: Amazon MGM Studios did not grant tickets to major news outlets such as The New York Times, Washington Post, AP, and Vanity Fair for the Kennedy Center premiere of Melania, a documentary about First Lady Melania Trump. Reporters were on the red carpet but denied entry, which has drawn criticism over media access to a high-profile political doc. The film cost roughly $40 million and premiered with attendance by Donald and Melania Trump, among others, amid a politically charged environment. Some outlets and commentators are already mocking the documentary and its promotional rollout.
- SENATE FAILS TO ADVANCE FUNDING PACKAGE; SHUTDOWN RISK RISES: The U.S. Senate failed to advance a government funding package needed to prevent a partial shutdown before a Friday deadline. The procedural vote fell short, 45–55, because Democrats and some Republicans resisted moving the bill forward without changes to DHS and ICE funding conditions. Democrats are pressing for reforms to immigration enforcement and oversight before agreeing to Homeland Security funding. Lawmakers are negotiating alternate paths, such as splitting DHS funding into a separate continuing resolution, but a shutdown remains possible if no agreement is reached.
- TRUMP TO NOMINATE KEVIN WARSH AS FEDERAL RESERVE CHAIR: President Trump is widely expected to announce Kevin Warsh as his nominee for Federal Reserve Chair. Warsh is a former Fed governor and experienced economist who served during and after the 2008 financial crisis and has been on Trump’s shortlist for the role. Trump criticized current Fed leadership for not cutting interest rates aggressively and appears to favor a candidate aligned with more accommodative monetary policy. If confirmed by the Senate, Warsh would succeed Jerome Powell, whose term ends in May 2026 amid ongoing disputes over Fed independence.
- WGA STAFF AUTHORIZE STRIKE, ACCUSE LEADERSHIP OF BAD-FAITH BARGAINING: Staff members of the Writers Guild of America West authorized a potential strike, citing frustration that guild leadership has bargained in bad faith with studios ahead of contract negotiations. This reflects deepening tension within Hollywood labor negotiations, as writers seek stronger pay, benefits, and protections in the streaming era. The authorization doesn’t automatically trigger a strike but gives leadership leverage if talks stall.
- NICKI MINAJ RECEIVES TRUMP “GOLD CARD,” DECLARES SUPPORT: Rapper Nicki Minaj showcased a Trump “Gold Card,” a special immigration-related credential, after publicly saying she is a top supporter of former President Trump. She suggested the card—linked to U.S. residency pathways—reflects her political alignment and move toward finalizing her citizenship process. The moment drew social media attention as a symbolic endorsement of Trump’s policies.
- LUDACRIS, MORGAN WADE, CARTER FAITH WITHDRAW FROM ROCK THE COUNTRY: Artists Ludacris, Morgan Wade, and Carter Faith have pulled out of the Rock the Country music festival, a concert series associated with pro-Trump cultural programming. Their withdrawal follows backlash from fans and industry observers over the festival’s political associations, reflecting tensions around entertainment and politics.
- HALL OF FAME FALLOUT: PRO FOOTBALL HALL’S RESPONSE TO BELICHICK VOTE REPORT: The Pro Football Hall of Fame issued a statement following a news report about Bill Belichick’s voting results for induction, reaffirming their voting process and standards. The Hall reiterated its commitment to transparency and clarified how committees review candidates, amid fan debate over Belichick’s credentials and legacy.
- BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN RELEASES ICE PROTEST SONG CRITICIZING TRUMP: Bruce Springsteen has released a new protest song titled Streets of Minneapolis, explicitly criticizing ICE and what he frames as institutional violence under Trump’s policies. The song adds to a tradition of Springsteen’s politically engaged music and brings renewed attention to clashes over immigration enforcement.
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