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ChatGPT said: Team USA successfully defended its Olympic gold in the figure skating team event on Sunday, powered by a dominant performance from Ilia “Quad God” Malinin at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Malinin attempted five quad jumps, delivering a clutch skate that sealed the victory.

The Breakfast Club's   Jess  Hilarious opens up about her co-parenting journey in  ‘TIL DEATH DO WE PARENT: Raising My Kid with His Dad (Black Privilege Publishing; On Sale: April 28, 2026; ISBN: 9781668059357; $28.00) .  Jess  offers important and heartfelt insights for co-parents facing the challenge of putting their children first while protecting them from the ups and downs of adult relationships. Infused with  Jess ’s signature humor and perspective,  ‘TIL DEATH DO WE PARENT  is an uplifting exploration of co-parenting with grace and laughter.

  First Lady Melania Trump is pleased to announce initial details for the 148th White House Easter Egg Roll. The Easter Egg Roll will take place on Monday, April 6, 2026, on the South Lawn of the White House. Families with children 13 years old and younger are invited to join the President, First Lady, White House staff, and their families for a day of festivities. The White House Easter Egg Roll is a timeless White House tradition, dating back to 1878 during the Presidency of Rutherford B. Hayes. This year, the White House Easter Egg Roll will honor America’s 250th birthday by incorporating patriotic themes throughout the event. The President and First Lady look forward to continuing this entertaining tradition and making it a truly memorable experience for all

This year, we celebrate the most significant milestone in our Nation’s history:  250 glorious years of American independence.  From the very beginning, our country has been blessed with countless black American heroes.  For more than two and a half centuries, these legends have made timeless contributions to our government, laws, military, economy, workforce, and culture.  With their tremendous legacy in mind, as President, I proclaim that “black history” is not distinct from American history — rather, the history of black Americans is an indispensable chapter in our grand American story. America’s founding was rooted in the belief that every man, woman, and child is created equal, “endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights,” and free to live lives in “pursuit of Happiness.”  For 250 years, these principles have inspired and informed the independent, bold, and pioneering American spirit.  It is our bedrock belief in equality that dr...

SUMMARY: Trump Accounts were developed for "growing economic opportunity, future-proofing capitalism, and carrying the promise of the Founding forward for the next century." Supporters of President Trump are framing a new economic proposal as the centerpiece of America’s 250th anniversary. The plan, called “Trump Accounts,” is being described as a modern reset of the nation’s founding promise — that economic opportunity is essential to dignity, stability, and human flourishing. The program has been presented as a was to .extend equity ownership to all Americans, allowing families, workers, and future generations to directly own a stake in the U.S. economy — what they call a renewal of the American Dream. Trump Accounts aim to rebuild the social contract by making wealth-building tools more accessible, not just to investors or corporations, but to everyday citizens. The Trump Administration is also calling on philanthropists, employers, and families to help support and invest...

  Statement from Ambassador Jamieson Greer on the Reauthorization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act WASHINGTON  — Today, President Trump signed into law legislation that reauthorizes the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade preference program through December 31, 2026, with retroactive effect to September 30, 2025.  “AGOA for the 21st century must demand more from our trading partners and yield more market access for U.S. businesses, farmers, and ranchers to build upon the benefits it has historically provided to Africa and the United States,” said  Ambassador Greer . “We must also make sure that the program enhances U.S.-Africa trade and will work with Congress over the next year to modernize the program to align with President Trump’s America First Trade Policy.”  In the coming days, USTR will work with relevant agencies to give effect to any modifications made to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States as a result of the le...

WASHINGTON (Slice News) — Rep. Joyce Beatty , a Democrat from Ohio and a member of the Kennedy Center’s board, is condemning President Donald Trump’s planned closure of the venue, saying the administration failed to properly consult Congress on a decision involving a federally funded institution. The POTUS stated many "experts" agree that the building that he called "dilapidated" needs improvements.  While the building has an outdated interior, there are no obvious physical signs it has fallen apart as his description suggests. In a statement released on Feb 2, Beatty said the president should have sought congressional input before announcing plans to shut down the landmark cultural facility for renovations. Construction, funding and major operational decisions at the Kennedy Center fall under congressional oversight, she noted, given the federal government’s role in establishing and supporting the institution. “The Kennedy Center belongs to the American people,...