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Congress Republicans Pushing to Fund Trump’s White House Ballroom

After the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, MAGA influencers, GOP members, and President Donald Trump began promoting the construction of the White House ballroom. Although initially said to be privately funded, Republicans are now pushing for congressional funding for Trump’s project.

The Mary Sue · May 1

45 minutes after House Dems slap contempt charges on Pam Bondi for Epstein cover-up, she gets a new date to testify

House Democrats just scored a quick win in their push to get answers about the Epstein files. Less than an hour after filing contempt charges against former Attorney General Pam Bondi for dodging a subpoena, Republicans suddenly announced she’ll testify on May 29. The timing is too perfect to ignore.

The Mary Sue · May 1

DOJ drops chilling detail about WHCD shooter that proves this was no spur-of-the-moment decision

The Department of Justice (DOJ) just dropped a bombshell detail about the man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner last weekend. Newly released images show Cole Tomas Allen posing with weapons in a hotel room just hours before the attack, proving this was anything but a…

The Mary Sue · May 1

Tampa Bay woman finds a Walmart job that pays $30 an hour with no degree and free training. Then she explained the job: ‘so fun’

Tampa Bay’s Erin landed a Walmart job that pays $30 an hour, no degree required, and she’s calling it “so fun.” In a viral TikTok video, the 28-year-old @lettersfromerin97 broke down how she earns $30.05 an hour as an Optician Apprentice at a Walmart Vision Center. That’s roughly $60,000 a…

The Mary Sue · May 1

‘So brazen:’ Democrats Condemn the Reinstatement of ICE Agent Who Killed a Minnesota Protester

Jonathan Ross, the ICE agent who was responsible for the death of 37-year-old Minnesota protester Renee Good, has been reinstated for work. Ross reportedly moved to a different state and was allowed to resume work by the federal government.

The Mary Sue · May 1

Congress Members are Taking Action Against Twitch Streamer Hasan Piker

Democrats and Republicans often have disagreements, but Rep. Josh Gottheimer and Rep. Mike Lawler came forward with a bipartisan solution targeted against Twitch streamer Hasan Piker. It seems that the common ground will not be met in healthcare or tax policies. Rather, the two parties have united against a non-government…

The Mary Sue · May 1

Independent Journalist Flags a Potential Tinder Love Scam

Christophe Haubursin, an independent journalist, explored a strange phenomenon happening on Tinder. He noticed that there are profiles that highly resemble each other—all but in name and the last photo featured on the account. Haubursin’s findings are a reminder to be cautious on the app.

The Mary Sue · May 1

Trump’s ‘Ice Maiden’ enforcer Susie Wiles finally steps into the light and her first X post is pure damage control

Susie Wiles, the famously private White House Chief of Staff often called President Donald Trump’s “Ice Maiden,” just made her first public move. On April 28, Wiles launched an X account, stepping out of the shadows to post a carefully worded message about her role in the administration. 

The Mary Sue · May 1

Pete Hegseth and Ro Khanna Feud Over the Cost of the Iran War

Rep. Ro Khanna, a Democrat, and Department of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fought over the economic cost of the Iran war. Khanna was determined to get an answer out of Hegseth in his first Congress hearing about the Iran war.

The Mary Sue · May 1

Trump demands ABC fire Jimmy Kimmel ‘soon’ but the network has heard this rant before and ignored it

President Donald Trump is demanding ABC fire Jimmy Kimmel “soon” after the late-night host’s “expectant widow” joke about first lady Melania Trump sparked outrage. In a Truth Social post on April 30, 2026, Trump called Kimmel “seriously unfunny” and claimed the host’s show has one of the lowest ratings on…

The Mary Sue · May 1