ICYMI: August 31, 2026

Looks like Trump can continue building his bigly ballroom while the rest of us eat cake.

Below, you will find some headlines and events we may have missed. Feel free to share what you have found interesting as long as it comes from `a credible source, not some far right, fake news cesspit or ‘Trust Me, Bro” nonsense as a source.

Updates:

“Construction of the ballroom has proceeded apace for the better part of a year," dissented Chief Justice John Roberts. "That construction is likely unlawful."

Ryan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray” (@ryanjreilly.com) 2026-08-31T20:12:40.687Z

Supreme Court allows Trump to move forward with White House ballroom construction

Challengers argued that the president needed Congress’ approval to build the ballroom.

The Supreme Court on Monday handed a win to President Donald Trump by allowing him to move forward indefinitely with the construction of his new White House ballroom.

The court, divided 5-4, granted an emergency request filed by the Trump administration, blocking lower court rulings that would have put the aboveground portion of the project on hold. This followed an interim decision along similar lines issued by Chief Justice John Roberts on Aug. 21.

Trump on Saturday: “The best person on CNN is pollster Harry Enten” bsky.app/profile/atru…

Ron Filipkowski (@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social) 2026-08-31T14:54:26.019Z

Health: Elbows Up!

🚨 BREAKTHROUGH: Canadian scientists at the University of Waterloo Dr. Brian Ingalls, Dr. Sara Sadr, and Dr. Marc Aucoin have engineered “tumor-eating” bacteria that can invade and consume cancerous tumors from within.A potential breakthrough in cancer treatment research.

SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) (@covid19disease.bsky.social) 2026-08-31T16:38:54.977Z

The Worst People in the World:

In addition to the lifetime ban, "Kalshi said its compliance department had imposed a penalty of $71,356."www.wsj.com/politics/ex-…

Katie Phang (@katiephang.bsky.social) 2026-08-31T13:54:19.193Z

Kalshi permanently bans former GOP Rep. George Santos over illegal trading

  • The prediction market platform Kalshi issued former GOP Rep. George Santos a lifetime ban after he allegedly traded on whether he would attend this year’s State of the Union address.
  • Kalshi said on Monday it was the first ban of its kind.
  • Santos had been fined by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for his bets on the event’s attendance.
  • Santos responded defiantly on X, questioning how long Kalshi would be around as a company.

Which side is weaponizing vehicles again?

Allison Gill (@muellershewrote.com) 2026-08-31T18:42:59.074Z

The Worst and Most Corrupt President Ever:

Q: There are reports Hegseth is considering a 2028 run. Could you see yourself supporting him?TRUMP: I think he's a very good guy, but …

Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-08-31T19:56:28.014Z

Only a McMoron Would Believe this World Salad:

Q: You're importing beef in an effort to bring down prices. Should that concept apply to other consumer goods?TRUMP: It could

Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-08-31T19:51:20.844Z

Trump: "I'm not a fan of inflation, but … "

Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-08-31T19:54:29.852Z

Trump’s Incompetent Ass Kissers:

Sean Duffy says Trump is the greatest president "probably ever"

Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-08-31T17:59:37.711Z

The implied policy here is that threat of violence is the only tool this administration knows how to (poorly) wield.

Jeffrey Vagle (@jvagle.me) 2026-08-31T17:39:11.085Z

Craven Assholes:

Personally I don’t think you should be able to speak about universal healthcare when you clearly don’t know what it is or how it works.

The Volatile Mermaid (@ohnoshetwitnt.bsky.social) 2026-08-31T17:42:07.330Z
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