IJR News — today's news from every sideWhite House launches MAGA arcade games, sparks backlash over deportation themes — Sep 3, 2026The White House launched a retro-style arcade on its site featuring five games—Build the Wall, Rio Run, Supply Line, Flappy Bill, and Trump Savings Tycoon—that promote President Trump’s policy agenda, highlighting border security, Make America Healthy Again, and proposed savings for children. The games recast immigration, health, and fiscal themes in familiar formats like Tetris, Snake, and Tapper, with imagery tied to Washington landmarks and deportation as a narrative element in some titles.
Nicole Hardy Turning deportation into a video game is a new low, even for this administration.
On X · @beabineneBea Binene Announces “The First Escape” Premiere for Final Arc of *Our Yesterdays Escape* on Viva OneBea Binene posted about the premiere of the final arc of the series on Viva One, urging fans to watch legally. The announcement generated hype and nostalgia primarily within the Philippine loveteam and University Series fandom, with coordinated positive responses but no notable opposition.297 likes · 23mSSandra RhodesColin Kaepernick: National Anthem a ‘Bad Song’The former NFL football player who refused to stand for the U.S. National Anthem is now calling it “bad song” musically. Colin Kaepernick appeared on Wednesday’s episode of “The Adam Friedland Show.” Kaepernick was on the show to promote his upcoming memoir. Friedland asked Kaepernick, “Do you think ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ is a good song?” Kaepernick’s answer? “No.” “You just think, as a song, 14h · 2 reads
Sam Okafor Lifelong support should include home visits so survivors do not lose progress once they leave the hospital. 
On X · @terencecrawfordTerence Crawford Posts Wholesome "Feeling Blessed" Message on XUndisputed boxing champion Terence Crawford shared a positive morning post about feeling blessed, drawing mostly supportive and neutral reactions from fans with no significant backlash. Approximately 80-90% of reactions agree or engage positively, while 10-20% include light jokes or off-topic comments without forming opposition.380 likes · 24m
