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Trump Reacts to Artists Ditching Freedom 250 Concert: ‘Cancel It’

Trump Reacts to Artists Ditching Freedom 250 Concert: ‘Cancel It’

Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone

Initially on the lineup, Martina McBride, Morris Day, Young MC and more announced they would not perform at Washington, D.C. event after learning about organizers' Trump ties

Media & CommunicationsSocial Issues & CulturePersonal & Family

May 31, 2026, 6:54 PM

Trump posts AI-generated images of a "DronePort" he wants on top of the new White House ballroom

Trump posts AI-generated images of a "DronePort" he wants on top of the new White House ballroom

Jack Brewster, Yahoo Entertainment

President Trump posted two AI-generated images on Truth Social Sunday showing a "DronePort" on top of his planned White House ballroom.

Technology RegulationMedia & Communications

May 31, 2026, 6:17 PM

10 times Trump or his administration posted AI-generated content online

10 times Trump or his administration posted AI-generated content online

Rae Deng, Snopes.com

In the president's AI-generated world, he's poop-bombed protesters, served as the pope and walked alongside a shackled alien.

AI State Law PreemptionMedia & Communications

May 31, 2026, 6:00 PM

'Elvis' Trump Thinks He's Perfect Replacement For ‘Freedom 250’ Singers

'Elvis' Trump Thinks He's Perfect Replacement For ‘Freedom 250’ Singers

NewsHound Ellen, Crooksandliars.com

Donald Trump’s “Freedom 250” concert has fallen apart like it's one of his Iran war-ending plans. In this case, almost all the singers have backed out because they do not want to be associated with him. And while the lying Trump administration has claimed it’…

Donald TrumpMedia & Communications

May 31, 2026, 4:46 PM

Trump Says He Will Headline Freedom 250 After Artists Drop Out

Trump Says He Will Headline Freedom 250 After Artists Drop Out

NBC, Yahoo Entertainment

President Donald Trump is suggesting the 16 day Freedom 250 event to celebrate the nation’s birthday should be canceled after several artists dropped out of...

Elections & PoliticsMedia & Communications

May 31, 2026, 12:23 PM

Desi Lydic Hilariously Explains Trump's 'Ball-Room'

Desi Lydic Hilariously Explains Trump's 'Ball-Room'

John Amato, Crooksandliars.com

TDS's Desi Lydic is killing it. Desi highlights the insanity by Republicans and Fox News to try to claim Americans need the ballroom. LYDIC: The ballroom obviously needs to be built. The ballroom is really necessary at this moment. A ballroom is imperati…

Elections & PoliticsMedia & Communications

May 30, 2026, 7:30 PM

Bruce Springsteen calls out Trump’s ‘reckless’ administration

Bruce Springsteen calls out Trump’s ‘reckless’ administration

Al Jazeera English

At a concert in the US capital, Washington, DC, musical legend Bruce Springsteen slammed US President Donald Trump.

Social Issues & CultureMedia & Communications

May 30, 2026, 6:33 PM

Trump may cancel 250th U.S. anniversary concerts after artists drop out, may give speech instead

Trump may cancel 250th U.S. anniversary concerts after artists drop out, may give speech instead

CBC News

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he's considering cancelling ‌a series of concerts commemorating the country's 250th anniversary after ​a number of artists ​dropped out, and he may give a speech instead.

Elections & PoliticsMedia & Communications

May 30, 2026, 5:28 PM

Donald Trump Threatens To Replace “Third Rate Artists” With His Own Speech After Freedom 250 Cancellations: “Only Great Patriots Invited”

Donald Trump Threatens To Replace “Third Rate Artists” With His Own Speech After Freedom 250 Cancellations: “Only Great Patriots Invited”

Glenn Garner, Deadline

After most of his Freedom 250 lineup has dropped out of the upcoming White House celebration, Donald Trump has responded. On Saturday, the twice-impeached POTUS threatened to “give a major speech” during an ‘America Is Back Rally’ after artists like Martina M…

Elections & PoliticsMedia & Communications

May 30, 2026, 5:22 PM

Trump’s angry tirade after judge blocks “Trump Kennedy Center”

Trump’s angry tirade after judge blocks “Trump Kennedy Center”

CK Smith, Salon

The president's late-night social media tirade ended with a threat to hand the institution back to Congress

Legal & JusticeMedia & Communications

May 30, 2026, 5:00 PM

Whiny Titty Baby Rage-Quits The Kennedy Center In Pathetic Meltdown

Whiny Titty Baby Rage-Quits The Kennedy Center In Pathetic Meltdown

Conover Kennard, Crooksandliars.com

In a staggeringly lengthy 581-word post consisting of 3,462 characters (!!), Donald J. Trump took to Truth Social to explain that "your favorite President, ME," is rage-quitting the Kennedy Center following a judge's order to remove his name from signage with…

Donald TrumpMedia & Communications

May 30, 2026, 1:25 PM

Democrats’ mean tweets trigger Fox News

Democrats’ mean tweets trigger Fox News

Sophia Tesfaye, Salon

Trolling Stephen Miller is causing conservative media to feign outrage

Elections & PoliticsMedia & Communications

May 30, 2026, 1:00 PM

Stars ditch Trump's "Freedom 250" concert series after they realize he's behind it

Rob Beschizza, Boing Boing

The Freedom 250 concert series, pitched as a "Great American State Fair" to take place on the National Mall over 16 days in July, looks like an enjoyable American birthday boozathon featuring a variety of contemporary and oldschool musical acts. When its Trum…

Media & CommunicationsPersonal & Family

May 30, 2026, 1:44 AM

Maria Shriver Celebrates Judge’s Kennedy Center Decision, A “Great Birthday Gift” For JFK

Maria Shriver Celebrates Judge’s Kennedy Center Decision, A “Great Birthday Gift” For JFK

Glenn Garner, Deadline

Marking the late president’s 109th birthday, John F. Kennedy’s family is celebrating a judge’s recent decision to preserve his namesake memorial performing arts building. Following a federal judge’s order on Friday to remove Donald Trump’s name from the Kenne…

Personal & FamilyMedia & Communications

May 30, 2026, 1:28 AM

Why Trump is hosting a UFC fight for his birthday

Why Trump is hosting a UFC fight for his birthday

Cameron Peters, Vox

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: President Donald Trump’s Ultimate Fighting Championshi…

Personal & FamilyMedia & Communications

May 29, 2026, 9:49 PM

The Internet Reacts To Mass Exodus Of Bret Michaels And Others From Trump’s ‘Freedom 250’ Concert Series

The Internet Reacts To Mass Exodus Of Bret Michaels And Others From Trump’s ‘Freedom 250’ Concert Series

Kenneth Shepard, Kotaku

Bret Michaels, Martina McBride, and Young MC are among the acts who say they were misled about the nature of the show

Elections & PoliticsMedia & Communications

May 29, 2026, 2:15 PM

FCC warns US broadcasters their licenses are a privilege, not a right

FCC warns US broadcasters their licenses are a privilege, not a right

Dan Robinson, Theregister.com

TV and radio stations told to review current practices to align with public interest obligations

Government & AdministrationMedia & Communications

May 29, 2026, 12:30 PM

Trump FCC Proposes Vile New Trans Panic TV Warnings

Trump FCC Proposes Vile New Trans Panic TV Warnings

Karl Bode, Techdirt

Last month the FCC quietly issued a public notice saying the Brendan Carr run agency was demanding that the TV Oversight Management Board (TVOMB) create new TV ratings to alert viewers to “transgender and gender non-binary programming” and “the discussion or …

Social Issues & CultureMedia & Communications

May 29, 2026, 12:22 PM

Morning news brief

Morning news brief

A Martínez, NPR

The U.S. says it's moving closer to a deal to end the Iran war despite continued fighting, DOJ opens investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll, Bari Weiss wants to reinvent CBS' "60 Minutes."

Foreign Policy & InternationalLegal & JusticeMedia & Communications

May 29, 2026, 8:47 AM

Does JD Vance Have to Choose Between Pope Leo and Peter Thiel?

Calder McHugh, Politico

The pope’s encyclical calling for AI restraints has fueled a backlash in Silicon Valley.

AI State Law PreemptionSocial Issues & CultureMedia & Communications

May 29, 2026, 4:01 AM

White House Proves It Can Even Make "aliens.gov" Depressing

White House Proves It Can Even Make "aliens.gov" Depressing

William Hughes, Jezebel

Donald Trump may have joked about declassifying UFO records, but the new "aliens.gov" domain is a reminder that he'll never be fun when he can be cruel instead.

Media & CommunicationsSocial Issues & Culture

May 29, 2026, 12:42 AM

Here's the $250 bank note with Trump's mugshot on it

Here's the $250 bank note with Trump's mugshot on it

Rob Beschizza, Boing Boing

Introducing a forthcoming hypothetical $250 bill featuring President Trump's mugshot, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent seemed unable to suppress a faint air of amused dégoût — though it might be argued this is simply his customary manner of addressing other h…

Personal & FamilyMedia & Communications

May 28, 2026, 10:24 PM

ABC Tells FCC Its Early Review Of Broadcast Licenses Chills Free Speech: “An Extraordinary Demonstration Of Power And Coercion”

ABC Tells FCC Its Early Review Of Broadcast Licenses Chills Free Speech: “An Extraordinary Demonstration Of Power And Coercion”

Ted Johnson, Deadline

The Walt Disney Co. and ABC are once again pushing back on the FCC, this time over the agency’s demand that it file early renewal applications for its broadcast licenses, a move that the company calls a threat to the First Amendment. “It is an extraordinary d…

Free SpeechMedia & Communications

May 28, 2026, 7:48 PM

From Viral Memes To Heartfelt Tributes, Harambe’s 10th Anniversary Sparks Frenzy With White House In The Mix

From Viral Memes To Heartfelt Tributes, Harambe’s 10th Anniversary Sparks Frenzy With White House In The Mix

Analice Couto, Boredpanda.com

Ten years ago, a 17-year-old western lowland silverback gorilla named Harambe became the center of one of the internet’s most emotionally charged viral moments following his 2016 demise.

Social Issues & CultureMedia & Communications

May 28, 2026, 7:28 PM

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