Source: Spencer Platt / Getty Meanwhile, Government Officials Say A New Initiative Is Coming It’s cold. FREEZING. And yet, some New York City Public Housing (NYCHA) residents still don’t have heat. Now, plans to go on rent strike are swiftly approaching, according to New York Daily News. Many NYCHA residents are spending their time at home in freezing temperatures as a polar vortex makes it’s way across the U.S. “It’s a disaster,” said 76-year-old Bertha Spivey, a resident of NYCHA’s Soundview Houses in the Bronx. “You can’t take showers or do dishes. We have no heat or hot water. If one goes, both go. It happens every winter for last four years.” Spivey’s neighbor Rachel Jean, 40, said she had to boil water to make it hot and bring some heat into her apartment. “We’re bathing with it,” Jean said. “When the water does come on it’s brown and then it shuts off. I have six kids. We’re just waiting for them to do something.” Tenants at the Queensbridge Houses in Long Island City are tired of waiting for the government to do something. Certain residents have already started laying the groundwork for a major rent strike, which could force NYCHA to make long-neglected repairs. Almost 70 people assembled at the Queensbridge complex on Monday where they received advice from housing advocates and lawyers. Back in 2013, tenants of NYCHA’s Lexington Houses in East Harlem threatened the city with a rent strike after having no gas for more than two weeks. NYCHA made the repairs 24 hours later. “I’m 100% behind a rent strike,” said Brooklyn City Councilman Rafael Espinal Jr. , a candidate for public advocate, who showed up at the rent strike strategy session. “If you’re not getting adequate service you have every right to withhold your rent until the work is done.” A NYCHA spokesman said repair crews arrived at various sites on Wednesday to restore heat. The agency also activated its situation room in Long Island City, Queens to prepare for dangerously low temperatures. Meanwhile, City Hall is trying to convince federal housing officials and a federal judge that NYC is capable of running its own housing system without any takeover from the Trump administration. Last fall, U.S. District Judge William Pauley rejected a settlement between the city and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), saying the federal government was neglecting its responsibilities to NYCHA. Both sides have since been discussing ways to address the various issues NYCHA residents face, including heating problems, mold and dangerous levels of lead. HUD secretary Ben Carson is set to appear in New York on Thursday to make a “huge & historic announcement that will be great news for the residents of @NYCHA,” according to a tweet from Lynne Patton, the head of HUD’s federal housing programs in New Jersey and New York. We’ll find out if they make impactful moves. Or else… They better gear up for that strike.
Source: Frazer Harrison / Getty Per usual, conservatives had to get collected, and the non-Blacks had to have several seats this week. Check out our winner for the week below, then hit the next page for the tear-filled L. Winner Cardi B Aaah, when Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar talks politics, it’s like music to the ears. Of course, I’m talking about Cardi B giving her commentary on the government shutdown and how trash it is. She initially gave her thoughts on Instagram last week saying, “Our country is in a hell hole right now, all for a fu**ing wall, and we really need to take this serious.” She continued, “I really feel bad for these people that gotta go to fu**ing work to not get motherfu**ing paid.” Literally are deepest, truest thoughts in symphonic sounds. Peep her whole spiel below. Thanks for speaking up Cardi. Oh wait… What’s that? Ignant alabaster representative Tomi Lahren had something to say about Cardi’s politics? Looks like @iamcardib is the latest genius political mind to endorse the Democrats. HA! Keep it up, guys! #MAGA2020 — Tomi Lahren (@TomiLahren) January 17, 2019 Cardi had a word for that. Leave me alone I will dog walk you . https://t.co/FjqIzpUbvp — iamcardib (@iamcardib) January 20, 2019 Hold up… Another conservative minion, Stephanie Hamill , tried to come for Cardi by shaming her a$$-shaking in the “Twerk” music video? In the Era of #meToo how exactly does this empower women? Leftists, @iamcardib , feel free to chime in. THX .. pic.twitter.com/59fyDxrYAz — Stephanie Hamill (@STEPHMHAMILL) January 21, 2019 Belcalis also had a word for that, which read like Mozart No. 5. It says to women that I can wear and not wear what ever I want. do w.e I want and that NO still means NO. So Stephanie chime in..If I twerk and be half naked does that mean I deserve to get raped and molested ? I want to know what a conservative woman like you thinks https://t.co/8UBQQzO6jK — iamcardib (@iamcardib) January 22, 2019 Cardi ended her public dragging of the conservatives with a final word that, quite honestly, resembled a lush four-part harmony. All these conservatives been harassing me and telling me the most disgusting things these past few days.Listen I’m not telling ya to turn liberal all I’m saying is to admit that your president is fuckin up this country right now! Liberal or conservative we ALL suffer as citizens. — iamcardib (@iamcardib) January 22, 2019 They tried the wrong Bronx girl.
Source: Splash News / Splash News The Late Night Host Believes She Has The Chops It was only a matter of time before Cardi B ‘s political rants gained the support of the masses, sparking a revolutionary movement that will impeach Trump and destroy white supremacy everywhere. Well, that has happened quite yet. But at least Cardi has Stephen Colbert ‘s vote. The late night talk show host is campaigning for Cardi to deliver her own address after Donald Trump ‘s State of the Union address. On Wednesday night, Colbert tweeted, “I am starting a petition for the Democrats to let @iamcardib give the rebuttal to the SOTU. Sign it by retweeting this!” I am starting a petition for the Democrats to let @iamcardib give the rebuttal to the SOTU. Sign it by retweeting this! — Stephen Colbert (@StephenAtHome) January 24, 2019 According to Newsweek, Trump tweeted on Wednesday that he’ll postpone his State of the Union address until after the partial government shutdown is over. However, it seems Colbert is planning ahead. His tweet supporting Cardi has already received over 22,000 retweets as of Thursday morning. The not-too-shabby numbers have the potential to grow if the Cardi stans do their thing. Granted, we doubt the Dems have the balls to let a real one like Cardi represent them. But hey, this could be the start of an amazing skit featuring Cardi on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Cardi has already shown she has the chops to go against political naysayers. On Tuesday, Cardi clapped back at conservative TV host Stephanie Hammill when she tried to shame Cardi’s twerking in her “Twerk” music video with City Girls. “In the Era of #meToo how exactly does this empower women,” Hammill tweeted. “Leftists, @iamcardib , feel free to chime in. THX ..” Cardi responded to the caucasity tenacity by tweeting, “It says to women that I can wear and not wear what ever I want. do w.e I want and that NO still means NO. So Stephanie chime in..If I twerk and be half naked does that mean I deserve to get raped and molested ? I want to know what a conservative woman like you thinks.” It says to women that I can wear and not wear what ever I want. do w.e I want and that NO still means NO. So Stephanie chime in..If I twerk and be half naked does that mean I deserve to get raped and molested ? I want to know what a conservative woman like you thinks https://t.co/8UBQQzO6jK — iamcardib (@iamcardib) January 22, 2019 Bloopity bloop bloop. Cardi also gave her political views when she completely slammed Trump on Instagram for his government shutdown: “I just wanna remind you that it’s been a little bit over three weeks. Trump is now ordering … federal government workers to go back to work without getting paid. This s**t is really fu**ing serious, bro. This s**t is crazy. Our country is in a hellhole now — all for a fu**ing wall.” The early seeds of a Cardi revolution or nah? Retweet Colbert if you’re for the cause. Continue reading →
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A Facebook post regarding a woman who was allegedly drugged and raped at a club in Atlanta on January 19 while onlookers watched has gone viral. The woman in the video spoke out before deleting her social media accounts. The woman, identified as Jasmine Eiland, posted a video on Monday confirming that she was okay and also addressed rumors regarding her accusations. “I’m not going to address any negativity, any opinions, none of that,” she said in the video while adding, “thanks for every text, every message, I haven’t responded to all of them.” Police are currently investigating the incident and Eiland went on to say that the man in a photo she posted on Instagram earlier was not the assailant and she revealed she did not delete the video of her alleged attack because according to the police, it would slow down their investigation. Following the video of her attack being circulated, Opera Atlanta issued a statement saying, “The disturbing matter that occurred last night has been brought to our attention, and we are working as diligently as possible in full cooperation with law enforcement.” Some artists such as EDM musician Zedd have begun a boycott of the venue.
Source: Ramin Talaie / Getty The partial government shutdown has officially lasted over a month making it the longest federal government shutdown in American history. A lot of people are suffering because of the shutdown with close to 800,000 employees around the U.S. going without pay. Folks relying on certain government services are also suffering, leaving many people at their wits’ end. Luckily, certain restaurants around the U.S. are offering discounts and free deals for people impacted by the shutdown. Check out the national offers below as posted by Thrillist.com , then scroll down for the state by state specials! National Farm Burger The scoop: All eleven locations are offering a free chicken burger, fries, and an iced tea every Friday to furloughed workers who show a government ID. When: Every Friday until the shutdown is over Potbelly The scoop: All Potbelly locations across the country are offering buy-one-get-one-free (BOGO) sandwiches to federal employees carrying their ID. When: January 23-27 Sky Zone The scoop: Federal government employees and their families can go to the trampoline park for a free visit if they show their government ID. They can bring up to three family members to get a free 60-minute jump per day. When: Tuesday through Thursday until January 31 Alabama Sylvia’s Biscuits & Popboys The scoop: Sylvia’s is offering free meals for federal employees who aren’t being paid right now. When: Until the shutdown is over Where: Mobile Alaska Kaladi Brothers Coffee The scoop: All federal employees out of work get a free Red Goat brewed coffee in any size with free refills all day. When: Until the shutdown is over Where: Anchorage, Soldotna, Wasilla Arizona Hopdoddy The scoop: Throughout the shutdown, furloughed workers will get 25% off their check when they flash their government ID. They’ll get a full meal on the house on January 23. The meal will include fries, a burger and a non-alcoholic beverage. When: Ongoing, free meal January 23 Where: Phoenix, Scottsdale California The Burger Spot 1 The scoop: Once a week throughout the shutdown, government employees and family can get a free meal . When: Until the shutdown ends Where: Cypress Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen The scoop: Until the shutdown is over a federal ID will get you a small coffee and two beignets for $2. When: Until the shutdown ends Where: Los Angeles Hopdoddy The scoop: Throughout the shutdown, furloughed workers will get 25% off their check when they flash their government ID. They’ll get a full meal on the house on January 23. The meal will include fries, a burger and a non-alcoholic beverage. When: Ongoing, free meal January 23 Where: El Segundo, Newport Beach, Playa Vista, Tustin Rock and Brews The scoop: TSA employees can grab a free pulled pork sandwich or salad at the chain owned by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS. However, the locations inside LAX are not participating. When: Until the shutdown ends Where: Buena Park, Carson, Corona, Downey, Highland, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Redondo Beach, El Segundo, Tustin, Vacaville Silvio’s BBQ The scoop: Federal employees can get a free lunch all days of the week. The first 20 to show up between 11:30am and 12:30pm can get their choice of a chicken or veggie bahia rice bowl. When: January 14 – until shutdown ends Where: Hermosa Beach Taco Pete The scoop: Show a government ID and you’ll get two orders of french fries, two sodas, and a box of eight tacos. When: Ongoing Where: Los Angeles Colorado Hopdoddy The scoop: Throughout the shutdown, furloughed workers will get 25% off their check when they flash their government ID. They’ll get a full meal on the house on January 23. The meal will include fries, a burger and a non-alcoholic beverage. When: Ongoing discount, free meal January 23 Where: Denver Poor Richard’s Downtown The scoop: Government employees who aren’t being paid and their families can get free meals at Poor Richard’s. When: Ongoing Where: Colorado Springs Florida 15 South Ristorante Enoteca The scoop: With a valid ID, government employees can get a free meal from a special menu. When: every Friday until the shutdown ends, 4:30-7pm Where: Sarasota Seminole Casino Coconut Creek The scoop: Furloughed workers and a guest can get a free lunch between 11am and 4pm at the casino’s Fresh Harvest buffet once a day, up to five times per week, according to the Sun Sentinel . Then you can grab dinner once a week at Sorrisi, the casino’s Italian restaurant. This offer is valid between 5-11pm on Fridays and Saturdays. The offer is open to furloughed employees of Homeland Security, Treasury, Interior, State, HUD, Transportation, Justice, Agriculture, and Commerce departments. When: Through January 31 Where: Coconut Creek Hawaii Rock and Brews The scoop: TSA employees can grab a free pulled pork sandwich or salad at the chain owned by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS. However, the locations inside LAX are not participating. When: Until the shutdown ends Where: Paia Indiana BurgerFuel The scoop: A BurgerFuel employee says that the Indianapolis location is offering 25% off meals for furloughed workers with a valid government ID. When: Until the shutdown ends Where: Indianapolis Condado Tacos The scoop: Condado will serve free tacos to furloughed government employees. No purchase is necessary, but you will have to show a valid government ID. The offer is valid at all ten Condado locations. When: January 16-23 Where: Indianapolis The Libertine The scoop: Local restaurateur Neal Brown is offering deals at three of his restaurants (including the restaurants Pizzology and Ukiyo below). “I know there are a lot of people who are going through a rough time right now,” Brown told WTHR . Federal workers with a valid ID will get a meal on the house. When: Until the shutdown ends Where: Indianapolis Pizzology The scoop: Same as the details from Libertine above. When: Until the shutdown ends Where: Carmel Ukiyo The scoop: Same as the details from Libertine above. When: Until the shutdown ends. Where: Indianapolis Kentucky Smokin’ This and That BBQ The scoop: It’s not completely clear, but if you’re a local government employee who is not being paid during the shutdown, Smokin’ This is there to assist. WLWT reports that they’ve been serving over 100 customers. When: Until the shutdown ends Where: Florence Maryland Jaleo The scoop: Grab a free flauta de jamon serrano daily between 2-5pm if you’re carrying your government ID. When: Daily until the shutdown ends, 2-5pm Where: Bethesda Michigan Bayside Market The scoop: Members of the coast guard, who are working without pay, can have their groceries covered as long as they show their ID. The community came together to donate and make sure the store is able to provide this service. When: Until the government shutdown ends Where: Traverse City Java Joe’s Cafe The scoop: Members of the Coast Guard stationed in St. Ignace, as well as Homeland Security and National Forest Service employees can grab free breakfast at Java Joe’s. When: Daily until the government shutdown ends Where: Saint Ignace Minnesota Alamo Drafthouse Cinema The scoop: All month long, furloughed workers can catch a movie for free. The offer is valid Monday through Thursday and is not good on any “specialty programming.” Present your government ID and you’ll get one free movie ticket . When: Throughout January Where: Woodbury Birchwood Cafe The scoop: Restaurant is offering a free meal for furloughed workers, their partner, and children once per day as long as the shutdown goes on. “We hope that we can provide some comfort to those experiencing financial hardship during this reckless shutdown,” Birchwood wrote in a post on Facebook . When: January 19-the end of the shutdown Where: Minneapolis Brake Bread The scoop: “If government shutdowns are affecting your grocery bill, get in here for free bread,” the bakery said on Facebook . When: Until the shutdown ends Where: St. Paul Funky Grits The scoop: Twin Cities workers impacted by the government shutdown (they specify contractors as well, who are without work and not getting back pay) can receive 50% off their entire order . When: “Offer will continue as long as the federal government isn’t” Where: Minneapolis Herbivorous Butcher The scoop: Government employees get 20% off orders of the butcher’s vegan cheeses and meats. When: Till the shutdown ends. Where: Minneapolis Punch Bowl Social The scoop: Flash your government ID before ordering, and you’ll get a 25% discount on your meal. When: Ongoing Where: St. Louis Park Missouri Walnut Grill O’Fallon The scoop: Throughout the shutdown, furloughed workers and their children can order a free sandwich , salad, or flatbread pizza with a non-alcoholic beverage. The offer is valid once per day and you can order only one item. When: Until the shutdown ends Where: O’Fallon New Mexico Rock and Brews The scoop: TSA employees are invited to grab a free salad or pulled pork sandwich from the chain owned Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS. When: Until the shutdown ends Where: Albuquerque New York Melba’s Restaurant The scoop: The Harlem restaurant is offering a free sit-down meal for any furloughed worker. “Witnessing the personal and economic effects of this government shutdown across the country is devastating,” said owner Melba Wilson. “We want to provide a few minutes of comfort for these government employees, some of whom have not received a paycheck in weeks.” The buffet provided will include BBQ chicken, southern fried catfish, peas and rice, sauteed string beans, and more. They will also have vegan options. When: January 22, 11am-3pm Where: New York City North Carolina Trophy Brewing & Pizza / State of Beer The scoop: Trophy is offering a free meal to furloughed workers at all their locations, including The State of Beer. Show your ID to participate. At the main Trophy Brewing & Pizza location, workers can get a free large pizza or a free small pizza if there are two or more people together. When: Until the shutdown is over Where: Raleigh Ohio Condado Tacos The scoop: Condado will be serving free tacos to furloughed government employees. No purchase is necessary, but you will have to present your government ID. The offer is valid at all ten Condado locations, three of which are located in Ohio. When: January 16-23 Where: Beachwood, Cincinnati, Columbus Lago East Bank The scoop: Government employees affected by the shutdown and their families can get a free order of pasta and meatballs. When: January 9-until the shutdown is over Where: Cleveland Oklahoma Hopdoddy The scoop: Throughout the shutdown, furloughed workers will get 25% off their check when they flash their government ID. They’ll get a full meal on the house on January 23. The meal will include fries, a burger and a non-alcoholic beverage. When: Ongoing discount, free meal January 23 Where: Nichols Hills, Oklahoma City Oregon Rogue Pubs The scoop: Every Rogue Pub along the Oregon coast will be increasing the discount for members of the Coast Guard and their families. They’re getting 50% off food and 25% off beer. When: January 15 through the end of the shutdown Where: Astoria, Newport Pennsylvania Condado Tacos The scoop: Condado will be serving free tacos to furloughed government employees. No purchase is necessary, but you do have to present your government ID. The offer is valid at all ten Condado locations, though only one is located in Pennsylvania. When: January 16-23 Where: Pittsburgh South Carolina Banditos Cantina The scoop: All federal workers who aren’t getting paid can grab a free order of Banditos tacos when they show a valid government ID. When: January 9-end of shutdown Where: Myrtle Beach Tennessee Hopdoddy The scoop: Throughout the shutdown, furloughed workers will get 25% off their check when they flash their government ID. They’ll get a full meal on the house on January 23. The meal will include fries, a burger and a non-alcoholic beverage. When: Ongoing discount, free meal January 23 Where: Memphis, Nashville Texas Hopdoddy The scoop: Throughout the shutdown, furloughed workers will get 25% off their check when they flash their government ID. They’ll get a full meal on the house on January 23. The meal will include fries, a burger and a non-alcoholic beverage. When: Ongoing discount, free meal January 23 Where: Addison, Austin, College Station, Dallas, Euless, Fort Worth, Houston, Round Rock, San Antonio, Southlake Rock and Brews The scoop: TSA employees are invited to grab a free salad or pulled pork at the chain owned Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS. When: Until the shutdown ends Where : The Colony, San Antonio Virginia Jaleo The scoop: Grab a free flauta de jamon serrano daily between 2-5pm if you’re carrying your government ID. When: daily until the shutdown is over, 2-5pm Where: Arlingto Washington Kaladi Brothers Coffee The scoop: All federal workers out of work get a free Red Goat brewed coffee in any size with free refills all day. When: Until the shutdown is over Where: Seattle Washington D.C. America Eats Tavern The scoop: America Eats is one of six DC-area restaurants involved in an initiative from chef Jose Andres. From 2-5pm daily, federal workers can be served a free pulled pork sandwich. When: daily until the shutdown is over, 2-5pm Where: Washington, DC Beefsteak The scoop: Furloughed workers can pick up a free beetsteak burger. When: daily until the shutdown is over, 2-5pm Where: Washington, DC (Tenleytown, Dupont, and Foggy Bottom locations) China Chilcano The scoop: Federal employees can grab a free pan con pollo when they show an ID. When: Daily until the shutdown is over, 2-5pm Where: Washington, DC Jaleo The scoop: Pick up a free flauta de jamon serrano daily between 2-5pm if you show your government ID. When: Daily until the shutdown ends, 2-5pm Where: Washington, DC Kraft Grocery Store The scoop: Kraft food has put together a pop-up grocery store where furloughed employees can pick up a free bag of groceries. More details here . When: January 16-20 Where: Washington, DC Oyamel The scoop: Come by for a free torta suadro once you show your ID. When: Daily until the shutdown is over, 2-5pm Where: Washington, DC Zaytinya The scoop: Pick up a free order of chicken shawarma with your government ID. When: Daily until the shutdown is over, 2-5pm Where: Washington, DC Other Food Deals Below are some other deals that offer free food in the month of January. They aren’t necessarily related to the shutdown, but it’s free sooo… Bruegger’s Bagels The deal: From open until 11am, members of Bruegger’s Bagels Inner Circle (or if you just secure the offer off its website), you can enjoy three free bagels with any purchase. That means you can buy a coffee and secure a trio of bagels. When: January 31 Jack in the Box The deal: Use the Jack in the Box app to get a free chicken sandwich or free hamburger with any purchase in honor of National Opposite Day. When: January 25-27 Carrabba’s Italian Grill The deal: Buy one of Carrabba’s three signature dishes and you’ll receive a free order of lasagne or spaghetti to take home. When: January 22-31
Source: SAUL LOEB / Getty Donald Trump held an event for the Clemson Tigers on Monday night, largely to celebrate the Tigers victory over the Alabama Crimson Tide to claim the school’s third national title and second in three years. However, since the government is currently on a shutdown due to Trump’s refusal to budge on a border wall, there was no chef in the White House to prepare a meal for the National Champions. Instead, Trump “personally paid” for 300 hamburgers and assorted fast food from McDonald’s, Burger King, Wendy’s and Domino’s Pizza. And decided that due to the Democrats refusal to give him his desired $5.7 billion for the wall — that it was their fault the Clemson kids got a bunch of food that was a) probably cold and b) definitely worse than what they usually eat in the dining halls on campus. News: Due to the government shutdown, President Trump is personally paying for the meals that will be provided to the Clemson team during their celebration tonight, CNN has learned. Trump said he's serving “McDonald's, Wendy's and Burger King's with some pizza.” WH statement: pic.twitter.com/SAae2dSuMr — Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) January 14, 2019 Trust, it’s even more hilariously cheap with video. Here’s a video I shot of President Trump showing off his 300 hamburgers. pic.twitter.com/P06S6I5w07 — Hunter Walker (@hunterw) January 14, 2019 POTUS serving only the best in fast food. “Our nutrionist must be having a fit” Clemson player says pic.twitter.com/7MXRpvIkIA — Brian J. Karem (@BrianKarem) January 14, 2019 “If it’s American I like it. It’s all American stuff,” Trump says, of table piled with burgers from McD's, Wendy’s, and Burger King. Another held Domino's and fries, per pool. Clemson players entered as White House band played a jazz rendition of Michael Jackson’s Billie Jean. https://t.co/gIl8MjDl3t — Alex Leary (@learyreports) January 14, 2019 Unbelievable. The crazy thing about it? McDonald’s is currently running a 2 for $5 special on Big Macs and Filet-O-Fish’s and Wendy’s already has the Four For Four value menu. He probably got all of the food on the cheap. RELATED: Federal Workers Will Receive Retroactive Pay After Shutdown RELATED: Black Woman Fights Off Rude White McDonald’s Customer, Customer Gets Arrested [VIDEO] RELATED: Despite Government Shutdown, White House Says Tax Refunds Will Go Out
Source: Pool / Getty Trump Treats Clemson Football Team To Fast Food Dinner Donald Trump welcomed the Clemson Tigers to the White House to celebrate their triumphant win over Alabama . But without a paid chef on staff, he had to get a little…creative? Trump is apparently very proud of the fact that he paid all of $37.50 out of pocket to feed these hardworking students and their team of coaches low nutritional value fast food, featuring even lower-grade meat that hasn’t even been approved by the FDA since the government shut down. As he told CNN , he figures it would be their favorite anyway… “Because of the shutdown, you know we have the great Clemson team with us, the national champions. So we went out and we ordered American fast food, paid for by me. Lots of hamburgers, lots of pizza. We have some very large people that like eating. So I think we’re going to have a little fun.” Meanwhile, deputy press secretary Hogan Gidley gave the real on why Trump pulled together this last-minute bs for the team: “Because the Democrats refuse to negotiate on border security, much of the residence staff at the White House is furloughed — so the President is personally paying for the event to be catered with some of everyone’s favorite fast foods.” How would you feel if you got invited to be honored with a dinner at the White House and there was a spread of cold chicken nuggets and soggy Big Macs on the table? Chris Kleponis-Pool/Getty Images
Source: Joe Raedle/Getty Images / Getty Hartsifield-Jackson Wait Times Reach Over An Hour The world’s busiest airport is known for having a long wait for security, but the partial Government shutdown is apparently taking things to a new level. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that TSA security lines have snaked all the way to the baggage claim at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson airport as six checkpoints are currently shut down. Wait times reached as long as an hour and a half as the shutdown continues and as TSA officers continue working without pay. To be clear these people haven’t been paid since December 22 and several of them have called in “sick.” Travelers are usually advised to arrive at the airport around two hours before their flight, and while several of them did so, they still missed flights because of long lines. CNN reporter Omar Jiminez posted a video from inside the airport showing just how longs security lines really are. So I’m at @ATLairport and this may be the longest security line I have ever seen. Even growing up here, and even for a Monday morning. One passenger told me he’d been waiting over an hour and still had about 30 minutes to go. pic.twitter.com/UL7EghujQI — Omar Jimenez (@OmarJimenezCNN) January 14, 2019 GOODNESS GRACIOUS! What do YOU think about the ridiuclously long lines at Hartsfield-Jackson???
Alfred “Shivy” Brooks or Mr. Brooks as his students call him, is changing the approach of education by utilizing familiar tunes and remixing them help his students learn. The latest edition is called “Government”. Take a look at this super creative music video, that infuses an amazing delivery over a familiar beat, and learn a little while you do! This second pick for kid friendly music comes from social media super star @ JessicaThePrankster ( Gill Talent ). She’s now diving onto the music scene and debuted a new song and dance combination called “Streaming”. This isn’t your regular music video, it’s more of a mini movie that mixes in her acting ability and comedic personality. We even got an appearance from her Mom and a few celebrities. Check it out!
