CAPE TOWN — The South African government has officially green-lit the construction of Trump Tower Cape Town, marking the Trump Organization’s first major real estate venture in sub-Saharan Africa.

The announcement comes at a time of heightened tensions between Pretoria and Washington, following months of public disputes between U.S. President Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa over land reform, refugee policies, and allegations of racial discrimination.

Washington, DC - In a rare show of bipartisan unity, Congress has passed the “No Tax on Tips Act,” delivering on a major campaign promise of President Donald Trump. The legislation, which sailed through the Senate in a unanimous 100-0 vote, will exempt many service workers’ tips from federal income tax—but with a significant caveat: only cash tips will qualify for the tax break.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Donald Trump posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor to Ashli Babbitt in a ceremony at the White House today.

Babbitt, a 35-year-old Air Force veteran from California, was fatally shot by a Capitol Police officer on January 6, 2021, while attempting to breach the Speaker’s Lobby during the riot at the U.S. Capitol. Her death became a rallying point for Trump loyalists, who have long argued that she was a patriot wrongfully killed by law enforcement.

NEW YORK  - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy today announced a sweeping proposal to convert the historic Brooklyn Bridge into a fully operational drawbridge. The plan, revealed during a press briefing at the Department of Transportation headquarters, would place the iconic structure under the jurisdiction of the Port Authority and assign oversight to Newark Liberty International Airport's air traffic control division.

Baltimore, MD - In a year already brimming with surprises, the thoroughbred racehorse "Journalism" galloped into the history books today by capturing the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course. The victory marks the second jewel in the coveted Triple Crown, following Journalism’s thrilling win at the Kentucky Derby earlier this month.

Riyadh - President Donald Trump took an uncharacteristic jab at longtime supporter and controversial rock artist Kid Rock. The remarks came via Trump’s platform of choice, Truth Social, where he criticized the musician's talents and questioned his relevance.

“Kid Rock is not a very talented musician,” Trump posted. “He should stick to playing b-list inaugurations and leave the politics to people who know what they're doing.”

Washington, DC - President Donald Trump marked National Peace Officers Memorial Day with a speech that began with solemn recognition of fallen law enforcement officers — but quickly took a controversial turn as he veered off-script to praise individuals convicted for their roles in the January 6 Capitol riot.