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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bono says Springsteen, not Trump, is the ‘Boss' in America
Bono has sided with Bruce Springsteen in his fellow rocker's quarrel with President Donald Trump. During an appearance on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Tuesday night, the 65-year-old U2 frontman was asked which 'side' he was on after Springsteen insulted the president while playing in England. 'There's only one boss in America,' Bono replied to thunderous applause. Springsteen kicked off his European tour in Manchester earlier this month by telling fans the U.S. was under the rule of 'corrupt, incompetent and treasonous' leadership. Trump angrily reacted by saying the 'dried out 'prune' of a rocker' should 'keep his mouth shut' and warned there could be consequences for Springsteen when he returns stateside. Bono also addressed a seemingly unsolicited May 19 attack Trump made against him on social media, claiming the Irish superstar was one of several artists paid to perform for his opponent, Democrat Kamala Harris, before the 2024 presidential election. 'WHAT ABOUT BEYONCÉ?' Trump raged. 'AND HOW MUCH WENT TO OPRAH, AND BONO???' According to Bono, he's flattered to be lumped in with those big-name stars, but said Trump's unhinged conspiracy theory has no basis in reality. 'U2 and I [were] never paid — or played — a show to support any candidate from any party,' he said. 'That has never happened.' Bono also took issue with the social media platform the president uses to spread his often baseless accusations. 'It's called 'Truth Social' — seems to be pretty antisocial and it's not very true a lot of the time,' he said. Prior to the 2016 presidential election, Bono wondered what kind of country Trump's America would be for people around the world who 'love the idea of America.' 'Good people are not going to stand silently while you run off with the American dream,' the singer declared during a U2 show in San Francisco. Trump was elected to his first term as president the following month.
The Hill
19-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Trump's high-stakes Putin call
Thank you for signing up! Subscribe to more newsletters here It's the Monday before Memorial Day weekend. Who thinks the House will pass Trump's agenda by the end of the week? *nervous laugh* Let me know your thoughts. In today's issue: ^ That *has* to be some kind of record. Vice President Vance met with Pope Leo XIV this morning after attending his inaugural Mass on Sunday. How did the meeting go?: The Vatican says it was 'cordial.' They discussed religion, religious freedom and international issues. Tidbit: Vance passed along a letter from President Trump and first lady Melania Trump inviting the pope to visit the White House. 📸 Photo of the letter handoffVance also gave the pope a Chicago Bears jersey. Meanwhile, on this episode of the very-real 'Let's Make a Deal': President Trump spent his morning trying to negotiate an end to the Russia-Ukraine war. He held a critical call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, followed by a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Trump has vowed to end the conflict but has had little success so far. Vance weighed in on expectations for the meeting: 'We're more than open to walking away,' Vance told reporters. 'The United States is not going to spin its wheels here. We want to see outcomes.' He also speculated that Trump would ask Putin, 'are you serious? Are you real about this?' ^ From Vance: 'I think the president's going to say to President Putin, 'Look, are you serious? Are you real about this?' Because the proposal from the United States has always been: Look, there are a lot of economic benefits to thawing relations between Russia and the rest of the world, but you're not going to get those benefits if you keep on killing a lot of innocent people,' Vance said. 'If you're willing to stop the killing, the United States is willing to be a partner for peace.' 🗨️ Follow today's live blog ➤ WHAT ELSE IS ON TRUMP'S MIND TODAY? BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: Trump is calling for a 'major investigation' into why some celebrities performed for former Vice President Harris. He posted: 'HOW MUCH DID KAMALA HARRIS PAY BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN FOR HIS POOR PERFORMANCE DURING HER CAMPAIGN FOR PRESIDENT? WHY DID HE ACCEPT THAT MONEY IF HE IS SUCH A FAN OF HERS? ISN'T THAT A MAJOR AND ILLEGAL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION? WHAT ABOUT BEYONCÉ? …AND HOW MUCH WENT TO OPRAH, AND BONO???' The stock market opened with losses this morning after the Moody's ratings agency downgraded the federal government's credit rating from triple-A to double-A. Keep in mind this was the agency's first time changing the U.S.'s creditworthiness. Former President Biden thanked the outpowering of support following his cancer diagnosis, noting in an X post that 'cancer touches us all.' 📸 Biden posted a photo with Jill and their cat, Willow If you missed the news: Biden, 82, announced has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. What we know about his diagnosis: His doctor found a 'small nodule' during a recent medical exam, which was then tested. On a Gleason scale, which usually ranges from 6-10 in terms of aggressiveness, Biden's cancer has been scored as a 9. Read more: What is prostate cancer? What happens now?: 'The President and his family are reviewing treatment options with his physicians,' according to his office. Prostate cancer experts told The New York Times that once the cancer spreads to the bones, it cannot be cured, but a Duke University expert says it's possible to live many years with it. There has been a flood of well wishes to the former president since the announcement, including several of his political foes. President Trump wished 'Joe a fast and successful recovery.' Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said she was 'sorry' to hear the news, adding that 'cancer is truly awful.' Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said he would be praying for Biden. Keep in mind: The new book from CNN's Jake Tapper and Axios's Alex Thompson on Biden's mental decline is coming out tomorrow. Some, particularly on the right, have questioned the timeline of the Sunday announcement — and why Biden's cancer wasn't discovered sooner. CNN political commentator David Axelrod suggested that discussions about Biden's mental acuity should be put aside for now, also saying this comes at a 'stressful time' for the former president. Vance just weighed in: 'We really do need to be honest about whether the former president was capable of doing the job…I don't think that he was in good enough health,' Vance told reporters today on Air Force Two. 'This is not child's play. We can pray for good health, but also recognize that if you're not in good enough health to do the job, you shouldn't be doing the job,' Vance continued. 📹 Watch the clip House Republicans inched forward in passing President Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' late last night. They successfully advanced the reconciliation bill out of the Budget Committee after a group of conservatives joined Democrats in torpedoing the Friday vote. Did those conservatives agree to it?: They voted 'present,' allowing the bill to move forward but without having to vote 'yes.' To give you a sense of how high-stakes this was: Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and White House Legislative Affairs Director James Braid made appearances at the Sunday night vote. And just before 1 a.m. Monday,Trump posted, 'CONGRATULATIONS REPUBLICANS!!!' on Truth Social. Now, what?: The bill stops at the House Rules Committee, which will make last-minute changes to reflect any compromises made during negotiations. Johnson still has a lot of hurdles left before the bill can pass the House — and House Republicans are still hoping to have that completed by the end of the week. Punchbowl News says Republican leadership won't recess for Memorial Day weekend until the House passes it. ➤ THE SENATE ISN'T WILD ABOUT ONE BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL: Senate Republicans argue that combining the president's priorities into one bill has too many 'problems' to pass. They want to break it up into smaller pieces to help some of the less controversial portions quickly pass, reports The Hill's Alexander Bolton. The politics of the proposed Medicaid cuts are not great for some Republican senators. If this debate feels familiar to you, it should: This has been the crux of the debate Capitol Hill Republicans have had since January. Read Bolton's reporting on what senators are privately saying: 'Senate Republicans want to break up House's Trump bill into bite-size pieces' The House and Senate are in. President Trump is in Washington. (All times EST) 3 p.m.: Trump and first lady Melania Trump participate in a bill signing ceremony. 💻 Livestream 4:30 p.m.: Trump participates in a law enforcement event in the Oval Office. 5:30 p.m.: The Senate holds a cloture vote. 📆Today's agenda 6:30 p.m.: First and last House votes. 📆Today's agenda 7 p.m.: Trump participates in a Kennedy Center board dinner. 🍰 Celebrate: Today is National Devil's Food Cake Day. 🎷 The SNL season finale: NBC's 'Saturday Night Live' mocked Trump's Middle East visit during 📹the cold open. And 'Weekend Update' segment hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che did their classic 📹joke swap. 🍪 Elmo is going to Netflix: The next season of 'Sesame Street' will premiere on Netflix. Because it's a Monday and I want to leave you in a cheery mood, check out this pickle-of-a-situation this goat has gotten itself into.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Donald Trump Says He Plans To Call For Investigation Of Kamala Harris' Endorsements From Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé And Other Celebrities
Bruce Springsteen's criticisms of Donald Trump last week appear to have triggered the president even further, as he is now calling for an investigation of the superstar singer's endorsement of Kamala Harris, as well as other entertainers. Trump wrote on Truth Social, 'HOW MUCH DID KAMALA HARRIS PAY BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN FOR HIS POOR PERFORMANCE DURING HER CAMPAIGN FOR PRESIDENT? WHY DID HE ACCEPT THAT MONEY IF HE IS SUCH A FAN OF HERS? ISN'T THAT A MAJOR AND ILLEGAL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION? WHAT ABOUT BEYONCÉ? …AND HOW MUCH WENT TO OPRAH, AND BONO??? I am going to call for a major investigation into this matter. Candidates aren't allowed to pay for ENDORSEMENTS, which is what Kamala did, under the guise of paying for entertainment. In addition, this was a very expensive and desperate effort to artificially build up her sparse crowds. IT'S NOT LEGAL! For these unpatriotic 'entertainers,' this was just a CORRUPT & UNLAWFUL way to capitalize on a broken system. Thank you for your attention to this matter!!!' More from Deadline Joe Biden Posts Message After Cancer Diagnosis: "Jill And I Have Learned That We Are The Strongest In Broken Places" John Oliver Delivers The "Hot Take" WBD Was Expecting On HBO Max's Rebrand, Comparing It To Gulf Name Change: "F-- You, Don't Tell Me What To Do" Donald Trump Extends Wishes To Joe Biden For A "Fast And Successful Recovery" At his opening concert last week as part of his European tour, Springsteen called out Trump's administration as 'corrupt, incompetent and treasonous.' Trump lashed out at Springsteen several days later. Trump's latest posted revives accusations that surfaced in the aftermath of the 2024 election: That Winfrey and others were paid for their endorsements and campaign appearances. But Adrienne Elrod, who served as senior adviser and senior spokesperson for the Harris campaign, told Deadline at the time, 'We do not pay. We have never paid any artist and performer. We have never paid a fee to that person.' Campaign finance records showed that Winfrey's production company, Harpo Productions, was paid a total of $1 million for event production. But campaign finance rules require campaigns to pay the fair market value for the ancillary costs of holding events — everything from staging to the band to food and drink. A performer could contribute those costs, but those count against campaign contribution limits. 'I did not take any personal fee. However, the people who worked on that production needed to be paid. And were. End of story,' Winfrey said in a TMZ video. During the campaign, Trump himself relied on endorsements from Kid Rock and Lee Greenwood, among others. Springsteen has continued to speak out about Trump, even after the president warned him that he should 'keep his mouth shut' and warning of consequences. Per the Los Angeles Times, Springsteen said at a concert on Saturday, 'Things are happening right now that are altering the very nature of our country's democracy, and they're too important to ignore.' Some of Trump's allies have claimed that Springsteen's criticism of Trump is denigrating the United States. Steve Hilton, the former Fox News personality running for governor of California, wrote on X of Springsteen, 'I'm disgusted to see him running around England criticizing our country. Maybe he should stay there!' But Springsteen was criticizing the Trump administration, not the USA, just as Hilton was a vocal critic of Joe Biden when he was president. Since he took office, Trump has sought to eliminate dissent and anyone perceived as disloyal. He has fired Democrats from the Federal Trade Commission, ousted Joe Biden's appointees to the Kennedy Center and the Holocaust Memorial Foundation, and sought to eliminate Voice of America and other U.S.-funded international broadcasters that are set up to run independently of each administration's influence. Best of Deadline Sean 'Diddy' Combs Sex-Trafficking Trial Updates: Cassie Ventura's Testimony, $10M Hotel Settlement, Drugs, Violence, & The Feds 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Season 2 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out? Everything We Know About Ari Aster's 'Eddington' So Far
