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Donald Trump is facing pushback after claiming in a rambling speech that the head of Sharpie personally sent him customized pens.
Trump said, “the head of Sharpie… great guy… he sent me these beautiful pens, customized, really special, nobody else has them,” adding that they were “the best pens you can get, believe me.”
Sharpie directly contradicted the claim, stating: “that exchange never happened.”
The conflicting accounts have fueled criticism, with many pointing to the gap between Trump’s detailed description and the company’s flat denial.Donald Trump is facing pushback after claiming in a rambling speech that the head of Sharpie personally sent him customized pens. Trump said, “the head of Sharpie… great guy… he sent me these beautiful pens, customized, really special, nobody else has them,” adding that they were “the best pens you can get, believe me.” Sharpie directly contradicted the claim, stating: “that exchange never happened.” The conflicting accounts have fueled criticism, with many pointing to the gap between Trump’s detailed description and the company’s flat denial.
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A retired lawyer has taken legal action to stop the U.S. Mint from producing a Trump coin. James Rickher, 56, of Portland, filed a federal lawsuit on March 24 after seeing news reports about the 24-karat gold coin, which is set for release on July 4, 2026, for America’s 250th anniversary.
Rickher argues the coin breaks an 1866 federal law that prohibits living people from appearing on U.S. currency. The law was created after Treasury Secretary Salmon P. Chase placed his own image on money during the Civil War, prompting Congress to ban the practice. The only exception came in 1926, when Calvin Coolidge appeared on coins, a move so controversial most of them were later pulled from circulation.
The Trump administration says the Treasury Secretary has the authority to approve designs, but Rickher says the statute cannot be ignored. "This is not about personal opinion. It is against the law," he said. He prepared and filed the lawsuit over a single weekend. A judge will hear the case soon, and if the request is denied, the coin’s production will begin immediately.A retired lawyer has taken legal action to stop the U.S. Mint from producing a Trump coin. James Rickher, 56, of Portland, filed a federal lawsuit on March 24 after seeing news reports about the 24-karat gold coin, which is set for release on July 4, 2026, for America’s 250th anniversary. Rickher argues the coin breaks an 1866 federal law that prohibits living people from appearing on U.S. currency. The law was created after Treasury Secretary Salmon P. Chase placed his own image on money during the Civil War, prompting Congress to ban the practice. The only exception came in 1926, when Calvin Coolidge appeared on coins, a move so controversial most of them were later pulled from circulation. The Trump administration says the Treasury Secretary has the authority to approve designs, but Rickher says the statute cannot be ignored. "This is not about personal opinion. It is against the law," he said. He prepared and filed the lawsuit over a single weekend. A judge will hear the case soon, and if the request is denied, the coin’s production will begin immediately.
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An X user has sparked debate after highlighting the peaceful nature of the "No Kings" protests despite their massive, 8-million-person scale.An X user has sparked debate after highlighting the peaceful nature of the "No Kings" protests despite their massive, 8-million-person scale.
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Robert De Niro didn’t hold back at the recent No Kings rally, calling Donald Trump “the most dangerous president” he’s ever seen and warning that fear now grips those in power.
He said people across government are too afraid to stand up to Trump, adding: “He must be stopped now.”Robert De Niro didn’t hold back at the recent No Kings rally, calling Donald Trump “the most dangerous president” he’s ever seen and warning that fear now grips those in power. He said people across government are too afraid to stand up to Trump, adding: “He must be stopped now.”
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Since taking office, Nayib Bukele has implemented a program in which thousands of inmates in El Salvador are assigned work to repay society for their crimes.
Prisoners participate in activities such as construction projects, manufacturing, and agricultural labor, helping to offset government costs while keeping inmates engaged. Officials report that the program has contributed to lower prison expenses and offers inmates opportunities to develop skills and a sense of responsibility.
The initiative forms part of Bukele’s broader approach to public safety, which has coincided with a significant decline in homicides — from 2,398 in 2019 to 114 in 2024 — and a historic low murder rate of 1.9 per 100,000 people. Supporters say it provides productive rehabilitation, while critics note the importance of ensuring fair labor practices and safeguards for prisoners.
Bukele frames the program as a way to balance accountability, rehabilitation, and public safety in El Salvador.Since taking office, Nayib Bukele has implemented a program in which thousands of inmates in El Salvador are assigned work to repay society for their crimes. Prisoners participate in activities such as construction projects, manufacturing, and agricultural labor, helping to offset government costs while keeping inmates engaged. Officials report that the program has contributed to lower prison expenses and offers inmates opportunities to develop skills and a sense of responsibility. The initiative forms part of Bukele’s broader approach to public safety, which has coincided with a significant decline in homicides — from 2,398 in 2019 to 114 in 2024 — and a historic low murder rate of 1.9 per 100,000 people. Supporters say it provides productive rehabilitation, while critics note the importance of ensuring fair labor practices and safeguards for prisoners. Bukele frames the program as a way to balance accountability, rehabilitation, and public safety in El Salvador.
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Actor Dean Norris sparked debate online by saying complaints about high gas prices miss the bigger picture — that gasoline is priced like any other commodity in a market economy.
His remark comes amid broader price pressures at the pump across the U.S., where nationwide averages have been hovering near the $4 per gallon mark as oil markets react to ongoing tensions in the Middle East and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit point. Higher crude prices and geopolitical uncertainty have pushed costs up for drivers and contributed to inflation worries.
Economists note that gasoline prices are closely tied to the cost of crude oil — along with refinery, distribution, and supply‑chain factors — so when global energy markets tighten, consumers feel it most at the pump.
Some see Norris’ point as a defense of free‑market pricing, while others argue the impact on everyday Americans — especially with rising living costs — shows the limits of relying on market forces alone.Actor Dean Norris sparked debate online by saying complaints about high gas prices miss the bigger picture — that gasoline is priced like any other commodity in a market economy. His remark comes amid broader price pressures at the pump across the U.S., where nationwide averages have been hovering near the $4 per gallon mark as oil markets react to ongoing tensions in the Middle East and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit point. Higher crude prices and geopolitical uncertainty have pushed costs up for drivers and contributed to inflation worries. Economists note that gasoline prices are closely tied to the cost of crude oil — along with refinery, distribution, and supply‑chain factors — so when global energy markets tighten, consumers feel it most at the pump. Some see Norris’ point as a defense of free‑market pricing, while others argue the impact on everyday Americans — especially with rising living costs — shows the limits of relying on market forces alone.
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