- Meghan Markle Breaks Royal Traditions: Meghan has chosen a maid of honor opposed to a chief bridesmaid, going against the royal tradition according to reports. Meghan has also reportedly asked her mother to walk her down the aisle.
- Oprah Winfrey & Sterling K. Brown Make Golden Globe History: Oprah Winfrey became the first black woman last night to be awarded the Cecil B. DeMille award. Also, Sterling K. Brown became the first black man to win the Golden Globe for best actor in a TV drama series for NBC’s ‘This Is Us.’
- O.J. Threatens To Sue Las Vegas Hotel: O.J. Simpson’s attorney claims the hotel staff “acted with malice and racial prejudice” towards Simpson. O.J. was banned from the hotel in November, but police confirmed via surveillance video that the accusations against Simpson were false. The hotel staff reportedly failed to revoke the ban against him.
- Chris Christie Believes He’d Be President If Trump Hadn’t Run: Christie tells NJ.Com, “I absolutely believe if Trump had not gotten into the race I think we would have won.” Christie pulled himself out of the race in 2016 and backed Trump’s campaign.
- Trump Seeks $18 Million For Border Wall With Mexico: Trump’s administration asked Congress to set aside $18 Million for the next 10 years to extend 700-mile barrier which was apart of his 2016 promise in the presidential election. He and his administration have reportedly asked for $1.6 billion this year to build or replace fencing in Texas and California.
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