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Trump Gave Three Aides $45,000 Holiday Gifts x/donald-john-trump — Sep 9, 2026 White House disclosures show President Trump gave three aides—Natalie Harp, Margo Martin, and Chamberlain Harris—$45,000 each for the holidays, and $20,000 to Walt Nauta, with the total gifts labeled as a holiday bonus not tied to official duties. While the White House cites a long-standing personal gift practice, ethics experts question legality, noting potential salary supplementation and other concerns surrounding these payments. +142
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On X · @UTDTrey Man Utd Fan Mocks Chelsea’s Poor Form After Match vs Arsenal The post by popular Manchester United fan account @UTDTrey says “They haven’t been the same since the visited their husband😭” with an attached photo/meme. It refers to Chelsea’s recent struggles by joking that Arsenal is Chelsea’s “husband.” 1,504 likes · 5m A Andrew Powell Foreign Hackers Breach Two Colorado Water Utilities, Officials Say Two small Colorado water utilities were breached by foreign actors last month, with hackers changing pumping schedules, altering equipment settings and disabling alarms before operators regained control, state officials said. The affected systems are privately owned and each serves fewer than 200 people, according to Fox News , which cited reports from Colorado officials. The governor's office sai 1h IJR Truckers Don’t Stick Around For Long With Employers. Here’s Why. Jack McGeever · 6 min · 2h On X · @FabrizioRomano Chelsea lead Premier League in goals conceded early this season as Xabi Alonso highlights lost consistency Fabrizio Romano reported Chelsea have conceded the most Premier League goals (12) this season, paired with a quote on lost consistency and mentality. Reaction is mostly critical, with ~70-80% amplifying the negative framing via mockery and frustration. 2,203 likes · 6m
On X · @UTDTreyMan Utd Fan Mocks Chelsea’s Poor Form After Match vs ArsenalThe post by popular Manchester United fan account @UTDTrey says “They haven’t been the same since the visited their husband😭” with an attached photo/meme. It refers to Chelsea’s recent struggles by joking that Arsenal is Chelsea’s “husband.”Andrew PowellForeign Hackers Breach Two Colorado Water Utilities, Officials SayTwo small Colorado water utilities were breached by foreign actors last month, with hackers changing pumping schedules, altering equipment settings and disabling alarms before operators regained control, state officials said. The affected systems are privately owned and each serves fewer than 200 people, according to Fox News , which cited reports from Colorado officials. The governor's office sai
IJRTruckers Don’t Stick Around For Long With Employers. Here’s Why.
On X · @FabrizioRomanoChelsea lead Premier League in goals conceded early this season as Xabi Alonso highlights lost consistencyFabrizio Romano reported Chelsea have conceded the most Premier League goals (12) this season, paired with a quote on lost consistency and mentality. Reaction is mostly critical, with ~70-80% amplifying the negative framing via mockery and frustration.
