https://drudge.com/user/qcp New links and comments. en-us http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Wordzilla/0.58 10 https://drudge.com/news/294229/trump-cuts-down-historic-dc-cherry-trees https://www.themirror.com/news/politics/trump-quietly-cuts-down-historic-2004025 The Trump administration has been accused of removing trees from a golf course in Washington, D.C., without getting approval from officials, despite being told to do so <blockquote class="bluesky-embed" data-bluesky-uri="at://did:plc:uayevtgtbwot25zhocjzb6lv/app.bsky.feed.post/3muauf6fxgc2v" data-bluesky-cid="bafyreibq2zazc65ii75lebclhdld6vcjfcwoc4njvt4ogluu44ngn3ot4i" data-bluesky-embed-color-mode="system"><p lang="en">When this nation's first president chopped down one cherry tree, he was honest and contrite. When the current president chopped down a slew of cherry trees, he did so in violation of a court order--and didn't give a shit.</p> -- Mrs. Betty Bowers (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:uayevtgtbwot25zhocjzb6lv?ref_src=embed">@mrsbettybowers.bsky.social</a>) <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:uayevtgtbwot25zhocjzb6lv/post/3muauf6fxgc2v?ref_src=embed">5:52 PM &Acirc;&middot; Aug 29, 2026</a></blockquote><script async src="https://embed.bsky.app/static/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:30:43 -0400 qcp https://drudge.com/news/294229/trump-cuts-down-historic-dc-cherry-trees#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.294229 news, 0.5 daily 294229 https://drudge.com/news/294159/not-american-enough https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/2026/08/naturalized-citizens-ban-elected-office-trump/688415/ GOP lawmakers are pushing to restrict the rights of naturalized and dual citizens -- including their ability to run for office. <blockquote class="bluesky-embed" data-bluesky-uri="at://did:plc:4kshoaytrzhgsziro6ywozul/app.bsky.feed.post/3meovnd7jl72r" data-bluesky-cid="bafyreihnaqdxdwnyfyw7ek4pxrzeab57yev3t37ocq6ufhg67ue2b66pie" data-bluesky-embed-color-mode="system"><p lang="">cool, cool. so we are sort of like citizens, but not really?<br><br><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:4kshoaytrzhgsziro6ywozul/post/3meovnd7jl72r?ref_src=embed">[image or embed]</a></p> -- Justin Wolfers (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:4kshoaytrzhgsziro6ywozul?ref_src=embed">@justinwolfers.bsky.social</a>) <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:4kshoaytrzhgsziro6ywozul/post/3meovnd7jl72r?ref_src=embed">4:09 PM &Acirc;&middot; Feb 12, 2026</a></blockquote><script async src="https://embed.bsky.app/static/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:33:04 -0400 qcp https://drudge.com/news/294159/not-american-enough#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.294159 news, 0.5 daily 294159 https://drudge.com/news/294179/fired-stars-and-stripes-journalists-sue https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fired-stars-and-stripes-journalists-sue-hegseth-and-pentagon-spokesperson/ They alleged that they were fired both for "speaking up as private citizens in support of the press's freedom to cover military operations," and because of their reporting on rough conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier. <blockquote class="bluesky-embed" data-bluesky-uri="at://did:plc:s5b3x4exyludm73jcgvupe7q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3tmrqi222p" data-bluesky-cid="bafyreicxuh4urrfc3jjvkxtltkk24ajigjhajx27zchdagrrawqhiwxtuq" data-bluesky-embed-color-mode="system"><p lang="en">Three journalists from Stars and Stripes, the nation&#x27;s independent military newspaper, are suing Pete Hegseth and other top officials to prevent their firings -- which they allege came in retaliation for negative news coverage and speaking out about the importance of press freedom.<br><br><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:s5b3x4exyludm73jcgvupe7q/post/3mu3tmrqi222p?ref_src=embed">[image or embed]</a></p> -- Kyle Griffin (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:s5b3x4exyludm73jcgvupe7q?ref_src=embed">@kylegriffin1.bsky.social</a>) <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:s5b3x4exyludm73jcgvupe7q/post/3mu3tmrqi222p?ref_src=embed">5:55 PM &Acirc;&middot; Aug 27, 2026</a></blockquote><script async src="https://embed.bsky.app/static/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:31:21 -0400 qcp https://drudge.com/news/294179/fired-stars-and-stripes-journalists-sue#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.294179 news, 0.5 daily 294179 https://drudge.com/news/294095/north-carolinas-roy-coopers-radical https://www.thebulwark.com/p/roy-cooper-north-carolina-senate-campaign-2026-radical-strategy-act-normal His message is simple, his persona is unglamorous, and his old-school North Carolina Senate bid is working. <blockquote class="bluesky-embed" data-bluesky-uri="at://did:plc:2oz5k3s5dmbg6vrxra4d2e7q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu2z2zrhyr2m" data-bluesky-cid="bafyreicc5h5pogrb7e7a6bulavuitfewaoyabystur36dajhfzkeetw7si" data-bluesky-embed-color-mode="system"><p lang="en">Roy Cooper: &quot;Why are we fighting with Canada?&quot;<br><br><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:2oz5k3s5dmbg6vrxra4d2e7q/post/3mu2z2zrhyr2m?ref_src=embed">[image or embed]</a></p> -- Forward Blue (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:2oz5k3s5dmbg6vrxra4d2e7q?ref_src=embed">@forwardblue.bsky.social</a>) <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:2oz5k3s5dmbg6vrxra4d2e7q/post/3mu2z2zrhyr2m?ref_src=embed">10:00 AM &Acirc;&middot; Aug 27, 2026</a></blockquote><script async src="https://embed.bsky.app/static/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:33:34 -0400 qcp https://drudge.com/news/294095/north-carolinas-roy-coopers-radical#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.294095 news, 0.5 daily 294095 https://drudge.com/news/294132/tim-curry-dies https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/breaking-rocky-horror-picture-show-star-tim-curry-dead-at-80-report/ "Rocky Horror Picture Show" star Tim Curry has died. The veteran actor was 80. <blockquote class="bluesky-embed" data-bluesky-uri="at://did:plc:s5b3x4exyludm73jcgvupe7q/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtypnmzrqk2o" data-bluesky-cid="bafyreihyxz7m2ymz6yibjq6ojnufach764aa45w3rhql37l65z2t33kb5i" data-bluesky-embed-color-mode="system"><p lang="en">BREAKING: <p>Tim Curry has died. He was 80.<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:s5b3x4exyludm73jcgvupe7q/post/3mtypnmzrqk2o?ref_src=embed">[image or embed]</a></p>&mdash; Kyle Griffin (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:s5b3x4exyludm73jcgvupe7q?ref_src=embed">@kylegriffin1.bsky.social</a>) <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:s5b3x4exyludm73jcgvupe7q/post/3mtypnmzrqk2o?ref_src=embed">12:06 PM Aug 26, 2026</a></blockquote><script async src="https://embed.bsky.app/static/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:43:52 -0400 qcp https://drudge.com/news/294132/tim-curry-dies#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.294132 news, 0.5 daily 294132 https://drudge.com/news/294131/meta-pay-up-171-billion-landmark https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/26/technology/meta-settlement-social-media-addiction-lawsuit.html?unlocked_article_code=1.8VA.Qmaj.jhuEe3gKX-ur&smid=url-share The social media giant settled with 47 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories, and agreed to make major changes to its products over claims its platforms endangered children. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:46:56 -0400 qcp https://drudge.com/news/294131/meta-pay-up-171-billion-landmark#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.294131 discussion, 0.5 daily 294131 https://drudge.com/news/294109/trump-admin-might-demolish-kennedy-center https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/trump-administration-says-might-demolish-kennedy-center-court-blocks-r-rcna594350 The Trump administration is, for the first time, threatening the demolition of the Kennedy Center if the arts institution isn't allowed to close for two years for renovations. <blockquote class="bluesky-embed" data-bluesky-uri="at://did:plc:7qqkq2zdwq4j5jingukgtuky/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtwnpen4ls2z" data-bluesky-cid="bafyreiak6ukj3t3myzq7sbqaiurbqifepr7ddi3gf6id5orhh7vbjfodim" data-bluesky-embed-color-mode="system"><p lang="en">NEW: The Trump administration is, for the first time, threatening to DEMOLISH the Kennedy Center if the arts institution isn't allowed to follow its plans for the site, including adding Donald Trump's name to the front of the building.<br><br><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:7qqkq2zdwq4j5jingukgtuky/post/3mtwnpen4ls2z?ref_src=embed">[image or embed]</a></p> -- Jon Cooper (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:7qqkq2zdwq4j5jingukgtuky?ref_src=embed">@joncooper-us.bsky.social</a>) <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:7qqkq2zdwq4j5jingukgtuky/post/3mtwnpen4ls2z?ref_src=embed">4:26 PM &Acirc;&middot; Aug 25, 2026</a></blockquote><script async src="https://embed.bsky.app/static/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:30:25 -0400 qcp https://drudge.com/news/294109/trump-admin-might-demolish-kennedy-center#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.294109 news, 0.5 daily 294109 https://drudge.com/news/294111/maga-influencer-outed-pentagon-employee https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/maga-influencer-outed-as-a-pentagon-employee-in-bizarre-turn-after-botching-scoop-state-dept-spox-gave-her/ Jennica Pounds, who is more well-known as MAGA influencer DataRepublican on social media, was outed as a special government employee of the Department of Defense Monday. Pounds's Pentagon employment came to light after a bizarre incident in which she claimed she was being "set up" by the deep state " but it was revealed she merely botched a "scoop" she was being handed by a State Department official. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:03:29 -0400 qcp https://drudge.com/news/294111/maga-influencer-outed-pentagon-employee#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.294111 discussion, 0.5 daily 294111 https://drudge.com/news/294110/hegseths-purge-top-generals-leaves https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/us/hegseth-purge-army-generals.html?unlocked_article_code=1.8FA.u670.IeFPYFrcSM3t&smid=url-share The leadership vacuum comes as the Army is trying to adapt to a new kind of war dominated by deadly drones. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:48:20 -0400 qcp https://drudge.com/news/294110/hegseths-purge-top-generals-leaves#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.294110 discussion, 0.5 daily 294110 https://drudge.com/news/294012/fcc-abolishes-gigabit-speed-goal https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/08/fcc-abolishes-gigabit-speed-goal-suggesting-it-is-unfair-to-slower-technologies/ The Federal Communications Commission last week eliminated the gigabit speed goal established during the Biden administration ... <blockquote class="bluesky-embed" data-bluesky-uri="at://did:plc:7exlcsle4mjfhu3wnhcgizz6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtjs5kwyq62y" data-bluesky-cid="bafyreib33jvzq7ydmylduzyz27kaetjicufpskxb2kbfxmzp6y3cd62wom" data-bluesky-embed-color-mode="system"><p lang="">Why is the government lowering the nation's ambition? www.theverge.com/policy/98286 ... <br><br><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:7exlcsle4mjfhu3wnhcgizz6/post/3mtjs5kwyq62y?ref_src=embed">[image or embed]</a></p> -- The Verge (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:7exlcsle4mjfhu3wnhcgizz6?ref_src=embed">@theverge.com</a>) <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:7exlcsle4mjfhu3wnhcgizz6/post/3mtjs5kwyq62y?ref_src=embed">1:41 PM &Acirc;&middot; Aug 20, 2026</a></blockquote><script async src="https://embed.bsky.app/static/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:31:25 -0400 qcp https://drudge.com/news/294012/fcc-abolishes-gigabit-speed-goal#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.294012 news, 0.5 daily 294012 https://drudge.com/news/294011/trump-admin-knew-peeling-liner-before https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/trump-administration-was-warned-peeling-reflecting-pool-nearly-month-b-rcna593390?utm_source=buzzfeed&utm_medium=iframely A National Park Service engineer warned the Trump administration about the floor of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool peeling in early June ... <blockquote class="bluesky-embed" data-bluesky-uri="at://did:plc:7qqkq2zdwq4j5jingukgtuky/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtj3gochjk2a" data-bluesky-cid="bafyreigylzhx5p2547yhon3qtu35veyjn2ubzabhgdawk2azecdmwklupm" data-bluesky-embed-color-mode="system"><p lang="en">NEW: A U.S. National Park Service engineer warned the Trump administration about the floor of the Lincoln Reflecting Pool peeling in early June due to the renovation process and the materials used for the job, court filings reveal. THEY KNEW.<br><br><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:7qqkq2zdwq4j5jingukgtuky/post/3mtj3gochjk2a?ref_src=embed">[image or embed]</a></p> -- Jon Cooper (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:7qqkq2zdwq4j5jingukgtuky?ref_src=embed">@joncooper-us.bsky.social</a>) <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:7qqkq2zdwq4j5jingukgtuky/post/3mtj3gochjk2a?ref_src=embed">6:54 AM &Acirc;&middot; Aug 20, 2026</a></blockquote><script async src="https://embed.bsky.app/static/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:30:21 -0400 qcp https://drudge.com/news/294011/trump-admin-knew-peeling-liner-before#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.294011 news, 0.5 daily 294011 https://drudge.com/news/293993/columbia-house-yes-still-exists-going https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/19/media/columbia-house-shut-down Columbia House, a pioneer of subscription music before streaming, is shutting down ... <blockquote class="bluesky-embed" data-bluesky-uri="at://did:plc:r5qqbgz6n5huvcsvzzm6fsit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtcla6sdjs2u" data-bluesky-cid="bafyreiczapurbz4lox7i5pejtivbtpdpehniqvnrfeah7fzcu3t7y4gzda" data-bluesky-embed-color-mode="system"><p lang="en">After 71 years, Columbia House is finally shutting down<br><br><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:r5qqbgz6n5huvcsvzzm6fsit/post/3mtcla6sdjs2u?ref_src=embed">[image or embed]</a></p> -- Stereogum (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:r5qqbgz6n5huvcsvzzm6fsit?ref_src=embed">@stereogum.com</a>) <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:r5qqbgz6n5huvcsvzzm6fsit/post/3mtcla6sdjs2u?ref_src=embed">4:48 PM &Acirc;&middot; Aug 17, 2026</a></blockquote><script async src="https://embed.bsky.app/static/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:31:41 -0400 qcp https://drudge.com/news/293993/columbia-house-yes-still-exists-going#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.293993 news, 0.5 daily 293993 https://drudge.com/news/293975/trump-admin-moves-allow-logging https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/18/climate/trump-ends-roadless-rule-forests.html?unlocked_article_code=1.6VA.QIuN.yHWFQcHIaYxq&smid=url-share The move to repeal the 'roadless rule' would pave the way for road construction and logging in nearly 45 million acres of untouched back country. <blockquote class="bluesky-embed" data-bluesky-uri="at://did:plc:eclio37ymobqex2ncko63h4r/app.bsky.feed.post/3mteoltczmo2p" data-bluesky-cid="bafyreicks6nrio66pv3exetz2bacvf4xaz5m3qunsdgckqp42zib7iha2q" data-bluesky-embed-color-mode="system"><p lang="">Breaking News: Trump officials are moving to open nearly 45 million acres of wilderness in national forests to new roads and logging, removing protections that had been in place since 2001.<br><br><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:eclio37ymobqex2ncko63h4r/post/3mteoltczmo2p?ref_src=embed">[image or embed]</a></p> -- The New York Times (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:eclio37ymobqex2ncko63h4r?ref_src=embed">@nytimes.com</a>) <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:eclio37ymobqex2ncko63h4r/post/3mteoltczmo2p?ref_src=embed">12:54 PM &Acirc;&middot; Aug 18, 2026</a></blockquote><script async src="https://embed.bsky.app/static/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:33:00 -0400 qcp https://drudge.com/news/293975/trump-admin-moves-allow-logging#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.293975 news, 0.5 daily 293975 https://drudge.com/news/293971/trumps-broken-promises-11-charts https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/08/18/opinion/trump-economy-campaign-promises.html?unlocked_article_code=1.6VA.GzKT.qBmjHE17sXfc&smid=url-share "Promises made, promises kept." Other presidents have employed variations of that phrase, although few with the gusto of President Trump; he even proclaims it on the White House website. <blockquote class="bluesky-embed" data-bluesky-uri="at://did:plc:7cn2clrpszo6epmkvsf7jnbl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mted64ejys2j" data-bluesky-cid="bafyreie2zxuelmtfk56monuh4hxmcedavc3ikdsij34kwsh5radipigtli" data-bluesky-embed-color-mode="system"><p lang="en">Trump's Broken Promises, in 11 Charts ... 11 big lies. www.nytimes.com/interactive/ ... <br><br><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:7cn2clrpszo6epmkvsf7jnbl/post/3mted64ejys2j?ref_src=embed">[image or embed]</a></p> -- Katherine (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:7cn2clrpszo6epmkvsf7jnbl?ref_src=embed">@wordwatcher.bsky.social</a>) <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:7cn2clrpszo6epmkvsf7jnbl/post/3mted64ejys2j?ref_src=embed">9:29 AM &Acirc;&middot; Aug 18, 2026</a></blockquote><script async src="https://embed.bsky.app/static/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:30:37 -0400 qcp https://drudge.com/news/293971/trumps-broken-promises-11-charts#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.293971 news, 0.5 daily 293971 https://drudge.com/news/293974/trump-votes-mail-after-calling-ballots https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/trump-votes-mail-calling-ballots-140257733.html US President Donald Trump voted by mail in Florida's Republican primary taking place on Tuesday despite repeatedly denouncing the practice as corrupt and pushing to restrict its use ahead of November's midterm elections. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:26:25 -0400 qcp https://drudge.com/news/293974/trump-votes-mail-after-calling-ballots#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.293974 0.5 daily 293974