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‘SNL' roasts Trump administration in ‘White Lotus' parody sketch ‘The White Potus'

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April 14, 2025

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‘SNL' roasts Trump administration in ‘White Lotus' parody sketch ‘The White Potus'

President Donald Trump and his administration had an uncomfortable stay at the White Lotus.

During this week's "Saturday Night Live," the show created its own spin of the most recent season of the popular HBO Max show, replacing the show's characters with Trump, members of his family, and even Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as they try to navigate an economy rattled by Trump's tariffs.

Coachella festivalgoers complain of hourslong wait to enter campgrounds

The first weekend of Coachella got off to a rough start, with festival-goers who were planning to camp for the weekend concert complaining of hourslong waits to enter the car camping area Thursday when doors first opened.

Some said they were waiting in traffic for up to 12 hours in Indio, California, without access to food, water or bathrooms and during intense heat, according to several accounts posted to social media.

American Sports & Culture

Western Michigan tops BU, nets Frozen Four title

Owen Michaels scored two third-period goals, helping Western Michigan to secure its first Frozen Four championship in a 6-2 victory over Boston University Saturday night, a crowning achievement for a proud program that has been in existence for 52 years.

Luka likes title chances as Lakers lock up 3-seed

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves expressed confidence in the Lakers' title hopes after Los Angeles clinched the No. 3 seed in the West with a 140-109 win over Houston.

Cubs feast in Dodgers' worst home shutout loss

The Cubs pounded 21 hits, including nine for extra bases, and won 16-0 in the Dodgers' worst home shutout loss in franchise history.

American Business & Markets

Investors are growing concerned about a U.S. asset exodus as Treasuries and the dollar decline

The combined decline of U.S. stocks, bonds and the dollar could be a sign of a broader shift away from investing in America.

Apple, Google, Cash App alums ditch Big Tech to build on bitcoin, fueled by VC money and friendly White House

In Austin, Apple, Google, and Cash App alums ditch big paychecks for bitcoin, backed by VCs, crypto friendly policy and belief that this time, it is different.

Trump's ongoing 25% auto tariffs expected to cut sales by millions, cost $100 billion

Expectations include millions of less vehicle sales, higher new and used vehicle prices and increased costs of more than $100 billion for the industry.