"Reagan: The Movie" has got its star. Years in development, this positive film about the 40th president will feature veteran actor Dennis Quaid in the role of the Gipper, the storyline described by producers as "a journey of a lifetime, the all-American story of the boy from Dixon, Illinois, who grew up to be president and changed a nation and the world."
A hefty coalition of progressive groups already has organized a "massive mobilization against the Trump administration's family separation policy" which involves 100 protests around the nation, plus a jumbo rally to be staged outside the White House later this month.
There is a surge of journalists at the Southwest border, all seeking insight on immigration and the "family separation crisis," this according to CNN analyst Brian Stelter, who blamed it all on "President Trump's lies about the policy" for the interest.
President Trump has been in office 514 days, give or take an hour or two. He's rocked both sides of the aisle, added a whole new dimension to politics, bettered the economy, challenged the liberal media narrative and finessed an unprecedented and historic meeting with North Korea. Mr. Trump has honed several new skill sets on the job, while remaining unapologetically true to his inner mettle, entrepreneurial roots and billionaire status.
The good, the bad and the ugly collide nonstop in news coverage. So do the confusing and the ridiculous. But on occasion, the rare survey emerges with a reassuring finding: Americans are still proud of America no matter what the media, cultural gurus or the naysayers believe. No, really.
Following a momentous week, President Trump turns 72 on Thursday. That makes him a Gemini, known to be "smart, passionate and dynamic," and an "expert communicator," at least according to Horoscope.com. The site also says that the Gemini motto is "I manifest my reality."
It is a simple and straightforward memorial: a stretch of white marble and plain stars plus this statement: "In honor of those members of the Central Intelligence Agency who gave their lives in the service of their country."
Some journalists remain saturated in anti-Trump innuendo no matter what. Despite the historic nature of the one-on-one meeting of President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, anchor Stephanie Ruhle called the summit "a brilliant PR stunt that doesn't get us anywhere," while Washington Post opinion writer Paul Waldman said the president was "ignorant and impulsive," and titled his op-ed "Trump doesn't want to look weak in front of Kim Jong-un. Too late."
It is a global event of such importance that Pope Francis himself is praying for its success. The pontiff said Sunday that it was his hope that the talks between President Trump and North Korea leader Kim Jong-un would yield "a positive path that guarantees a peaceful future for the Korean peninsula and for the whole world."
Brace for impact. Every broadcast and cable news network, plus untold numbers of print and online news organizations, are sending star anchors and correspondents to a luxury, five-star hotel in Singapore to cover the historic summit between the U.S. and North Korea. Fox News' Sean Hannity and Bret Baier, NBC's Lester Holt and ABC's George Stephanopoulos will all be there - eager to have a say about the unprecedented and fascinating encounter between President Trump and Kim Jong-un at the posh, 30-acre Capella Hotel and Resort in the host city, with its fabulous views of the South China Sea.
Thursday marks the beginning of a pivotal 72 hours in the nation's capital for the Faith & Freedom Coalition, the 1.8 million-member grass-roots nonprofit that will stage its annual "Road to Majority" gathering. The three-day event features a startling number of lawmakers and power players, including coalition chairman Ralph Reed and Vice President Mike Pence -- the keynote speaker for a Saturday night "Patriot's Gala" at a historic hotel north of the White House.
In 24 hours, the 66th Bilderberg Meeting begins in scenic Turin, Italy -; a cue for those wary of powerful secrets and/or conspiracies to go into watch mode, seeking proof that a master shadow government is at work and a new world order is afoot somewhere or words to that effect. Organizers of what is generally described as a "secretive" gathering say 128 learned folk plus economic and political titans from 23 nations are headed for the three-day event - rumored to be staged at the NH Lingotto Congress Hotel, a sleek, historic and moderne spot with views of the Alps and a spectacular rooftop attraction which once involved race cars. The hotel is definitely sold out at the moment.
"Following record levels of confidence in the job market, Americans are more optimistic than ever about the ability to get a job, work hard and succeed in America today," says a new Rasmussen Reports survey, one of several which report persistent optimism among Americans regarding the economy and other factors.
"Democrats 219, Republicans 216 — in a tight contest for control. In the race for Congress, most polls report one national percentage for Democrats and Republicans. But that's not very helpful, because this is a race for seats. 435 of them, in fact," reports a CBS News poll released Sunday. "And we find the 2018 campaign looks like a toss-up contest for control at the moment, as the Democrats would most likely get 219 seats if the election were today (just one more than the 218 needed for a majority) and the Republicans 216. With a margin of error of nine seats on the model, control is totally up for grabs."
For months, Democrats have been warned by informed observers that they can't build a winning election strategy for the 2018 midterms or the 2020 presidential election on anti-Trump fervor.
Fox News Channel was the top network across the entire cable realm for the month of May, according to Nielsen Media Research — besting the most popular non-news competition like TNT, ESPN and HGTV. In real time, Fox News has enjoyed the most total daytime viewers on cable for 23 months, or almost two years.
The instant cancellation of ABC's "Roseanne" following Roseanne Barr's unfortunate tweet on Tuesday carries with it a hefty lesson for celebrities, comedians, politicians, actors, journalists and others whose professional work environment includes a social media presence. It can be fraught with peril at times.
The pair have known each other for a decade. Mr. Adkins was a finalist on NBC's "Celebrity Apprentice" in 2008, hosted by a famous reality TV star by the name of Donald Trump.
Prepare for an ivy-covered cultural moment. A new editorial in the Harvard Crimson — the student publication of Harvard University — now calls for the campus to be more accepting of conservative students following an extensive 18-month "diversity and inclusion" study by the university's administration which found that only a "startling" 1.5 percent of the faculty identified as conservative while 83.2 percent are liberal.
A diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and North Korea has stalled for the time being, prompting alarm, scorn and glee among President Trump's critics. But wait. Seasoned observers know that diplomacy is a work in progress, full of tweaks and maneuvers. Deals often follow the same trajectory. Is it time to consult Mr. Trump's 1987 book "The Art of the Deal" to figure out which strategic tactic the president could be using here? Maybe.
