Washington, D.C. — On Good Friday, April 18, 2025, President Donald Trump marked the solemn Catholic observance with a gesture that combined tradition and his well-known affinity for fast food. In a move reflecting both his personal tastes and his administration’s ongoing efforts to honor religious observances, Trump ordered McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish sandwiches for the entire White House staff.

Columbia, SC - President Donald Trump has threatened to revoke Limestone University’s tax-exempt status after the institution refused to remove a transgender athlete from its women’s varsity rugby team, according to sources familiar with the matter. The warning marks the latest escalation in the administration’s efforts to influence campus policies, mirroring recent confrontations with Harvard University over federal funding and institutional autonomy.

New York - Major League Baseball (MLB) has quietly removed a digital commemoration of Jackie Robinson from its official website following what sources say was direct pressure from former President Donald Trump and his political allies.

Cambridge, MA - Harvard University has awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree to Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran immigrant whose wrongful deportation and subsequent Supreme Court-ordered repatriation have become a flashpoint in debates over U.S. immigration policy and due process. The ceremony, held during Harvard’s 373rd Commencement Exercises, recognized Garcia’s resilience and the broader implications of his case for civil liberties.

Cape Canaveral, FL - Pop superstar Katy Perry and actress Cheryl Hines successfully launched into low Earth orbit early Sunday morning as part of an all-female civilian space crew. The mission, backed by private space company AstraNova in partnership with NASA, marks a significant milestone in the democratization of space travel and the ongoing push for gender equity in the field.

Coachella, CA - Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took the stage at Coachella this weekend, delivering impassioned speeches that electrified thousands of festivalgoers and sent shockwaves across the political landscape.

Boise, ID - U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon proposed a nationwide initiative to introduce A.1. steak sauce into school cafeterias, starting from kindergarten. The move, she argues, is part of a broader effort to improve meal satisfaction and reduce food waste in public schools.