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California waiters, bartenders seethe over state shirking ‘no tax on tips’ policy

Par :Annie Gaus · Jamie Paige · Benjamin Brown

31 décembre 2025 à 02:07

California isn't adopting Trump's federal "no tax on tips" policy, and cash-strapped service workers are not pleased.

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Bartender Everett Brenza pours cocktails at Elephante Restaurant in Santa Monica.

President Donald Trump speaking at a news conference with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

A dollar bill inside a glass with "TIPS" written on a piece of paper.

Bartender Chris Brenza behind the bar at Elephante Restaurant with a glass full of tips.

Elon Musk’s lawyer urges Newsom to kill billionaire tax — or else

Par :Annie Gaus

31 décembre 2025 à 00:06

Alex Spiro, celebrity lawyer to Elon Musk, called the California billionaire tax illegal and warned of harsh consequences.

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Attorney Alex Spiro during an interview.

Elon Musk in a black cap with "DOGE" written on it, and a black t-shirt under a black jacket.

Governor of California Gavin Newsom attending a press conference at the COP30 UN Climate Change Conference.

Incel troll Nick Fuentes bizarrely gushes over ‘handsome’ Gavin Newsom while dissing ‘fat’ JD Vance

Par :Annie Gaus

30 décembre 2025 à 21:54

Far-right bigot Nick Fuentes is backing lefty Democrat Gavin Newsom for his chiseled looks.

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Far-right political figure Nick Fuentes raising his fist in the air, surrounded by supporters holding up cell phones.

Nick Fuentes, wearing sunglasses, laughing in a crowd of Trump supporters.

California Governor Gavin Newsom speaking at a rally in support of Proposition 50.

JD Vance speaking at a podium with a US Presidential seal.