Homocons

“Let’s be clear on the facts. [Jeffrey] Seller and Lin Manuel first went to the New York Times before they came to the Kennedy Center with their announcement that they can’t be in the same room with Republicans. This is a publicity stunt that will backfire. The Arts are for everyone – not just for the people who Lin likes …

CNBC reports: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday offered a full-throated defense of the White House’s position on tariffs, insisting that trade policy has to be about more than just getting low-priced items from other countries. “Access to cheap goods is not the essence of the American dream,” Bessent said during a speech to the Economic Club of New York. …

The Washington Post reports: In the Truth Social post announcing his intentions to take over the storied arts institution, Trump had promised to make the center “GREAT AGAIN,” adding, “The Kennedy Center is an American Jewel, and must reflect the brightest STARS on its stage from all across our Nation.” The implication was clear: The performers previously booked at the …

Politico reports: Trump’s special envoy Richard Grenell said there will be strings attached to California wildfire aid. “As a Californian I’m all for it,” Grenell said during a conversation with POLITICO’s Dasha Burns at CPAC on Friday. Grenell said the administration is talking about what these conditions will be. He floated the idea of targeting the California Coastal Commission, which …

GScene Magazine reports: A performance from the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington DC on May 21 has been pulled from the program of events at the Kennedy Center. The Gay Men’s Chorus was set to perform at this year’s World Pride Washington DC, which brings together a program of events to “celebrate, educate, support and inspire”. Writing on social media, Jeffrey …

Politico reports: One of President Donald Trump’s top aides said Friday that if former Vice President Kamala Harris enters the race for California governor, he might too. “If Kamala Harris runs for governor, I believe that she has such baggage and hundreds of millions of dollars in educating the voters of how terrible she is, that it’s a new day …

Christopher Wiggins reports at The Advocate: The Kennedy Center has quietly removed a highly anticipated National Symphony Orchestra concert celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride from its website, intensifying fears that federally affiliated cultural institutions could be the next battleground in President Donald Trump’s war on the LGBTQ+ community. The event, “A Peacock Among Pigeons: Celebrating 50 Years of Pride,” was scheduled for …

Mediaite reports: Presidential Envoy for Special Missions Richard Grenell accused Voice of America’s White House Bureau Chief Steve Herman of acting in a “treasonous” way for posting a quote critical of the Trump administration while reporting on recent lawsuits being filed against the Trump administration following the shuttering of USAID over the weekend. As part of that reporting, Herman spoke …

“I am pleased to announce that Ric Grenell will serve as the Interim Executive Director of The Kennedy Center. Ric shares my Vision for a GOLDEN AGE of American Arts and Culture, and will be overseeing the daily operations of the Center. NO MORE DRAG SHOWS, OR OTHER ANTI-AMERICAN PROPAGANDA — ONLY THE BEST. RIC, WELCOME TO SHOW BUSINESS!” – …

Daniel Lefferts writes for GQ Magazine: Not long ago I went to a party at a penthouse on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. A young man in a tuxedo greeted me at the door and ushered me into a well-appointed living room, where a fire glowed in a corner and prints of ancient Greek temples overlooked a grand piano. Gathered therein …

Politico Europe reports: The leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, Alice Weidel, ignited a fresh wave of controversy following remarks during a Sunday appearance on German public broadcaster ARD, claiming the Holocaust is used as a cudgel against her party. “I find it quite disturbing when the Holocaust is politically instrumentalized,” Weidel said, adding that remembrance should …

Click Cuba reports: Héctor Luis Valdés Cocho, known for his political activism and his criticism of the Cuban regime, faces an increasingly complicated situation. He is currently in the custody of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), detained at the Broward Transition Center, Florida. However, his case has taken an unexpected turn, not only due to rumors of …

USA Today reports: The U.S. Senate confirmed Scott Bessent Monday to serve as President Donald Trump’s Treasury secretary, making the longtime hedge fund manager the point person for the new administration on a host of key economic issues. Bessent was confirmed by a vote of 68 to 29. The new Treasury head’s nomination drew sharp opposition from progressive Democrats, including …

Ali Alexander writes on Telegram: President Trump should sign an Executive Order(s) prohibiting the following: 1. Prohibiting time travel by unauthorized persons 2. Corporate exploration of time travel 3. Private colonization of Mars and other planets 4. Brain chips without FULL liability 5. Any seizure of space debris own by America 6. Splitting of any atoms 7. Top security clearances …

“I was at the gym. My husband and I were both there working out, and I saw it on one of the TVs. And I looked over at him and was like, ‘It looks like I’m pardoned today.’ “I’m a recovering alcoholic. At the time, I was not recovering. I would combine alcohol with my politics and I’d put it …

Gothamist reports: A Texas man who pleaded guilty to fraudulently promising to get the criminal case against former Rep. George Santos dismissed was sentenced to a year-and-a-half in federal prison on Wednesday. Prosecutors say Hector Medina started to send predatory messages to Santos in 2023, after the former congressmember was indicted. In those messages, he claimed that he worked with …

From the transcript: BEN FERGUSON: Again, you can argue in a second, but listen and maybe you’ll learn something. I know you’re making all your money from the Chinese Communist Party via TikTok. HARRY SISSON: And Dave is making his money from the Russians. Right, we understand. DAVE RUBIN: Dude, shut the fuck up! Piers, Piers, this kid is an …

“President Trump’s strong-willed, experienced, and talented nominees reflect not just his bold agenda, but the political diversity of the coalition that elected him. Like Trump himself, none of them are wallflowers; they are all coming to Washington energized and on a no-fail mission to put power back in the hands of the people. “It’s also the youngest, most modern & …

The Associated Press reports: Disgraced former congressman George Santos, facing a federal prison sentence, has won a few months’ freedom to come up with more than half a million dollars in court fines — including from work on his new podcast. U.S. District Court Judge Joanna Seybert set the new court date for April 25, which is about three months …

ABC News reports: Disgraced former Congressman George Santos made $400,000 selling personalized videos on Cameo, federal prosecutors said in a court hearing Tuesday. The disclosure came as they opposed Santos’ efforts to delay his sentencing on Feb. 7. Prosecutors argued against a delay, saying “the numerous victims of Santos’s criminal schemes, and the community writ large have a strong collective …