House Democrats propose renaming a Miami federal prison after former President Donald Trump satirically, in response to a Republican proposal to rename Washington Dulles International Airport after him.
Three Democratic congressmen unveiled legislation Friday to rename a federal prison in Miami after former President Trump. https://t.co/TJdTeaoLuZ
Three Democrats, Gerry Connolly of Virginia, Jared Moskowitz of Florida and John Garamendi of California, proposed sarcastically renaming the Miami Federal Correctional Institution to Donald J. Trump Federal Correctional Institution. The idea, sounding almost comical, is an ironic response to the Republican proposal to rename Dulles Airport in Virginia to Donald J. Trump International Airport.
Gerry Connolly, Dulles Airport District Representative, proposed renaming the prison in response to the Republican initiative. He insisted, on behalf of the Democratic Party, that renaming the prison after Trump would be the only tribute he truly deserved. Connolly argued that the Donald J. Trump Federal Correctional Institution would sound much better.
Some Republicans want to rename Dulles International Airport after Donald Trump.@RepMoskowitz, @RepGaramendi, and I think the "Donald J. Trump Federal Correctional Institution" has a better ring to it. https://t.co/B0MQi1HqZA
— Rep. Gerry Connolly (@GerryConnolly) April 5, 2024
For his part, Florida’s Democratic Representative Jared Moskowitz joked about Donald Trump’s tendency to affix his name to his properties. He suggested ironically that if Trump’s name was going to be associated with a federal structure, it might as well be in an appropriate way. Moskowitz pointed out Trump’s many legal problems, including the multiple indictments he faces.
In his view, renaming the prison near Mar-a-Lago after the former president would be a fitting tribute given these circumstances.
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Both bills are likely to stall due to the divided legislative chambers, of course.
Democrats control the Senate, where the GOP would be unable to rename Dulles.
The Republican-led House of Representatives does not approve of the Democrats’ proposal to rename the prisons.
However, it shows that the controversy surrounding the former U.S. president is still alive… and that U.S. representatives still have some time for humor.
Florida native Aimee Harris was convicted of her role in the theft and sale of several personal effects from Ashley Biden, daughter of Joe Biden, including a camera and a diary. She was sentenced to one month in federal prison, followed by three months of house arrest.
A Florida mother has been sentenced to a month in prison and three months of home confinement for stealing and selling President Biden’s daughter’s diary four years ago to the conservative group Project Veritas. https://t.co/JSz1BOHsns
The conviction came after a jury found her guilty of conspiracy to transport stolen property from one state to another. The woman sold Ashley Biden’s personal writings, found at a friend’s home in Delray Beach, Florida, in 2020. Prosecutors said Joe Biden’s daughter thought her belongings were safe there after staying there temporarily before the theft.
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When Harris found Ashley Biden’s belongings, including her diary, she took them. Harris and Robert Kurlander, her co-defendant in the case, initially tried to approach Donald Trump’s former campaign to sell the documents, but were referred to the FBI. The stolen goods were eventually sold for $40,000 to Project Veritas, a conservative news site.
The judge in the case described the criminal acts of Aimee Harris and her accomplice as despicable.
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The theft of Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden’s laptop also sparked controversy after it was reported in 2019. The laptop contained sensitive information about his business activities and personal life. The circumstances of the theft remain unclear, but it attracted attention during the 2020 US presidential campaign, and continues to do so today.
The former NFL player, accused of the double murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ron Goldman, in the 90s, before being acquitted, has died in Las Vegas, according to his family.
James and Jennifer Crumbley were sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison for their involvement in the Oxford shooting, which shook Michigan and the country in November 2021 and was orchestrated by their son, Ethan Crumbley.
BREAKING: James and Jennifer Crumbley, the first parents to ever be charged then convicted in their child’s mass shooting at a U.S. school, have both been sentenced to 10 -15 years in prison. https://t.co/rgaU8L3pzM
For the first time in US history, parents are being held legally responsible for the actions of their children in mass shootings. They were found guilty of four counts of manslaughter. Prosecutors claim that their inaction and negligence contributed to a tragedy that could have been anticipated.
The Crumbleys were found directly responsible for the tragic events through their conduct or inaction in this high-profile trial in the United States. Experts see this case as a crucial test case for defining responsibility in mass shootings. They also point to the evolution of the legal system, which can now hold not only the direct perpetrators, but also those who incited them, accountable for their actions.
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Prosecutors highlighted the lack of remorse shown by the shooter’s parents, as well as their failure to react to multiple red flags raised by their son in the weeks leading up to the shooting, which resulted in the deaths of four people.
Each of the victims’ families made statements before sentencing. The judge, for her part, highlighted the Crumbleys’ inaction, which subsequently led to this terrible event.
This unprecedented conviction sets a new milestone in the field of justice for mass shootings in the United States and criminal responsibility for both those directly and indirectly involved in such acts.
Margot Robbie is slowing stepping away from her Barbie role… this time to venture into the realm of tabletop games turned feature films, as her production company LuckyChap tackles a forthcoming adaptation of… Monopoly!
Margot Robbie’s company LuckyChap and her partners Tom Ackerley and Josie McNamara are producing a live-action feature film based on the game Monopoly.
This new project from the actress and her production company was announced at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. LuckyChap, which already produced the Barbie movie, will build on this success to produce the live-action Monopoly feature film.
The news came as a surprise to fans of the star… and a delight to fans of the board game!
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The classic game of Monopoly is an iconic board game that has been around since 1935.
Nearly 300 million copies have been sold worldwide to date.
LuckyChap and Margot Robbie are currently working on an adaptation of another famous game, the popular video game The Sims!
While the Bridget Jones films have been mega-successes, earning over $760M at the global box office, this fourth film looks set to be an almost guaranteed success!
The first films were released in 2001 (Bridget Jones’s Diary), 2004 (Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason) and 2016 (Bridget Jones’s Baby).
The fourth film will therefore be released nine years after the third film, three years less than the number of years that separated the second film from the third!
Are you looking forward to the film’s release in 2025?
Fans and critics alike got their first look at Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix in this fall’s highly anticipated film, Joker: Folie à Deux, the much-anticipated sequel to the 2019 Joker movie.
Joaquin Phoenix reprises his role as Arthur Fleck, while Lady Gaga makes her debut as Harley Quinn, offering a fresh perspective on both the Joker and her story.
The first trailer for ‘JOKER 2’ has been released.
The teaser trailer unveiled by Warner Bros. in Las Vegas focuses mainly on Arthur Fleck’s descent into madness, but he’s no longer alone!
Joker: Folie à Deux may not be a musical after all, but the music will play a crucial role. It will underscore the potentially tragic and complex dynamic between the Joker and Harley Quinn, with a romance that is certainly strange, but also fascinating.
We imagine that Lady Gaga’s musical talents will also be put to good use.
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Fans can’t wait to see how the next chapter in the Joker saga, and the performances of Phoenix and Gaga, will perhaps change their perception of these characters.
The descent into madness is better with two, isn’t it?
The film Joker: Folie à Deux will be available in cinemas from October 4.
In their joint statement, the couple said they had filed for mutual divorce in 2023.
The two stars also stressed that they had taken serious steps to preserve their privacy during this transitional period, highlighting their ongoing commitment to each other and to their three children.
Rock icons Kiss have signed a landmark deal with Swedish company Pophouse Entertainment Group to ensure the preservation and adaptation of their legacy for the digital age. The deal is rumored to be worth in excess of $300 million.
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In a landmark deal, Pophouse Entertainment Group has acquired the KISS catalog, brand and intellectual property.
By combining the musical heritage of KISS with the latest technological advances, the company aims to create an unforgettable experience for fans of all ages. Pophouse Entertainment is already renowned for its ABBA Voyage project, a holographic experience featuring Swedish band ABBA. This experience offers a virtual concert in which the band members are represented as holograms, performing their greatest hits. This allows fans to rediscover the essence of ABBA and enjoy their musical performances in an innovative and immersive way.
According to Per Sundin, CEO of Pophouse Entertainment Group, several projects are in the pipeline for the band, including a biopic, a documentary and a unique avatar show experience.
The latter, planned for the first time in North America, has been announced for 2027, although details remain confidential for the time being.
The partnership kicked off at KISS’s final farewell concert in New York, at Madison Square Garden, on December 30.
George Lucas’ Industrial Light & Magic, in collaboration with Pophouse, unveiled digitized avatars created by the band. The high-fidelity images hint at future digital performances, building on the success of Pophouse’s holographic events.
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Gene Simmons, co-founder of KISS, has announced the end of the band’s tours with their famous traditional make-up, signalling the start of a new era. This period will be distinguished by innovative, digital shows, Simmons promises!
