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Department of Homeland Security attacks Hilton hotels over its alleged refusal to house ICE agents, sparking memes about the Third Amendment

Left: Elon Musk dining in a fancy restaurant with President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump: Tweet from Elon Musk, since deleted, reading: "Time to drop the really big bomb," the CEO posted on X. “@realDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!"

Elon Musk bragged about dining with Trump and everyone immediately remembered one thing

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“So tacky”: The Washington Monument’s makeover for America’s 250th birthday is causing quite the commotion

Left: President Donald Trump gives a thumbs up on the South Lawn as he walks into the White House. Right: Mock-up of the front and back of President Donald Trump Mobile's gold-colored T1 smartphone.

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