Catherine Fain Southard
@southernarrond.bsky.social
Southerner, entrepreneur, sports enthusiast, sometimes writer.
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The cost of Donald Trump’s White House ballroom has skyrocketed to $300 million as the president moves to bulldoze more of the historic site than initially suggested.
Trump’s White House Ballroom Budget Balloons After Bulldozers Move In
The cost of the controversial ballroom has now increased three times since Trump first flagged it in February.
trib.al
October 23, 2025 at 2:25 AM
The cost of Donald Trump’s White House ballroom has skyrocketed to $300 million as the president moves to bulldoze more of the historic site than initially suggested.
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The Coast Guard spent $172 million on the jets, according to The New York Times.
Coast Guard Reportedly Spent $172 Million On Private Jets For Kristi Noem’s Use
The Coast Guard spent $172 million on the jets, according to The New York Times.
www.forbes.com
October 18, 2025 at 9:05 PM
The Coast Guard spent $172 million on the jets, according to The New York Times.
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The Bob Ross Estate has agreed to sell 30 of his paintings at auction, with all proceeds going to local public television stations. [AP]
Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support public TV stations after federal funding cuts
Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations. The Bonhams auction is to begin Nov. 11 in Los Angeles with three of the paintings.
apnews.com
October 7, 2025 at 7:32 PM
The Bob Ross Estate has agreed to sell 30 of his paintings at auction, with all proceeds going to local public television stations. [AP]
Incredible
the range!
Guys, every person you see on Fox News in a mask is just Robert O'Neill, retired Navy Seal and occasional Fox News contributor. He's the former Antifa, former Gazan, former gang member. His eyes are very unique.
October 8, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Incredible
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Priztker: if federal agents fired upon journalists and protesters, when unprovoked, what would we call it?
I don't think we'd have any trouble calling it what it is. Authoritarianism.
So let's not pretend it's something else when it happens in our American cities.
I don't think we'd have any trouble calling it what it is. Authoritarianism.
So let's not pretend it's something else when it happens in our American cities.
September 29, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Priztker: if federal agents fired upon journalists and protesters, when unprovoked, what would we call it?
I don't think we'd have any trouble calling it what it is. Authoritarianism.
So let's not pretend it's something else when it happens in our American cities.
I don't think we'd have any trouble calling it what it is. Authoritarianism.
So let's not pretend it's something else when it happens in our American cities.
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79. American citizen.
September 28, 2025 at 5:07 PM
79. American citizen.
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September 25, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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If a government tells you that you can’t call it authoritarian, it’s authoritarian.
September 25, 2025 at 5:22 PM
If a government tells you that you can’t call it authoritarian, it’s authoritarian.
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Bill Nye, the educator and host of Emmy Award-winning 1990s television series "Bill Nye the Science Guy," was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
September 23, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Bill Nye, the educator and host of Emmy Award-winning 1990s television series "Bill Nye the Science Guy," was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Acts of political violence aren’t acceptable. Non-political school shootings aren’t acceptable. Sacking the legislature isn’t acceptable. Military occupation of peaceful American cities isn’t acceptable. Abductions conducted in courthouse hallways by masked agents of the state aren’t acceptable.
September 10, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Acts of political violence aren’t acceptable. Non-political school shootings aren’t acceptable. Sacking the legislature isn’t acceptable. Military occupation of peaceful American cities isn’t acceptable. Abductions conducted in courthouse hallways by masked agents of the state aren’t acceptable.
Evergreen
Things seem quite bad.
September 8, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Evergreen
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That’s the King of Louisiana
September 7, 2025 at 2:42 AM
That’s the King of Louisiana
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"Among those detained were South Korean employees on business travel....
"The raid could raise concerns for South Korean companies that are sending personnel to the US and hiring locally."
It comes weeks after Hyundai pledged $26 billion in US investments.
Gift link ⬇️
www.wsj.com/us-news/u-s-...
"The raid could raise concerns for South Korean companies that are sending personnel to the US and hiring locally."
It comes weeks after Hyundai pledged $26 billion in US investments.
Gift link ⬇️
www.wsj.com/us-news/u-s-...
Hundreds Arrested in Immigration Raid at Hyundai Site in Georgia
South Korea said it had expressed concerns to the U.S. about the raid and that it was trying to secure the release of its citizens.
www.wsj.com
September 6, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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As she launched her media tour to promote a new memoir, Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett rejected the notion that the country could be on the brink of a constitutional crisis.
Justice Barrett dismisses concerns of a constitutional crisis | CNN Politics
As she launched a media tour to promote her new memoir on Thursday night, Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett rejected the notion that the country could be on the brink of a constitutional crisis....
cnn.it
September 6, 2025 at 12:37 AM
@andrewrsorkin.bsky.social I can’t imagine having to deal with Howard Lutnick laughing through this interview it’s so gross and weird
September 5, 2025 at 12:03 PM
@andrewrsorkin.bsky.social I can’t imagine having to deal with Howard Lutnick laughing through this interview it’s so gross and weird
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(FT) - Hedge fund billionaire Ray Dalio has warned Donald Trump’s America is drifting into 1930s-style autocratic politics — and said other investors are too scared of the president to speak up.
@financialtimes.com
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US sliding towards 1930s-style autocracy, warns Ray Dalio
Billionaire hedge fund boss says other investors are too scared of Trump to speak out
www.ft.com
September 2, 2025 at 11:53 AM
(FT) - Hedge fund billionaire Ray Dalio has warned Donald Trump’s America is drifting into 1930s-style autocratic politics — and said other investors are too scared of the president to speak up.
@financialtimes.com
www.ft.com/content/b86b...
@financialtimes.com
www.ft.com/content/b86b...
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Such a surprise
"Intel’s CHIPS Act Requirements Waived After U.S. Government Takes Stake" 🤔 share.google/ngw5drEjdD8y...
August 30, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Such a surprise
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August 29, 2025 at 11:05 AM
How can you push back against this??? Maybe Congress should pray about what to fucking do about it???
#minneapolis #jacobfrey
#minneapolis #jacobfrey
August 27, 2025 at 4:22 PM
How can you push back against this??? Maybe Congress should pray about what to fucking do about it???
#minneapolis #jacobfrey
#minneapolis #jacobfrey
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BREAKING: Some FEMA employees who signed a public letter of dissent are put on administrative leave, according to documents reviewed by AP.
Some FEMA staff are put on leave after signing dissent letter
Some employees of the Federal Emergency Management Agency who signed a public letter of dissent earlier this week were put on administrative leave Tuesday evening.
bit.ly
August 27, 2025 at 2:36 AM
BREAKING: Some FEMA employees who signed a public letter of dissent are put on administrative leave, according to documents reviewed by AP.
Hold that tiger
I have no idea what it’s gonna look like when LSU comes to Clemson, but I do know that my friends in the hospitality industry are expecting an influx.
August 27, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Hold that tiger
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🚨BREAKING: A leading election conspiracy theorist has been named to a new “election integrity” post at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Leading Election Conspiracy Theorist Appointed to DHS Leadership Position
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
August 25, 2025 at 7:54 PM
🚨BREAKING: A leading election conspiracy theorist has been named to a new “election integrity” post at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Imagine taking a gummy and seeing this I have left planet earth
#trump #georgeslopadopalus #trumptweets
#trump #georgeslopadopalus #trumptweets
August 25, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Imagine taking a gummy and seeing this I have left planet earth
#trump #georgeslopadopalus #trumptweets
#trump #georgeslopadopalus #trumptweets