The Billion-Dollar Deal You Missed 💸

From Trump Trump Trump, to Skechers, to Dave Portnoy, here’s what’s happening.

Between Wall Street, the White House, and way too many hot mics, let’s dive into what’s happening. 🤿

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1. Trump Offers $1,000 to Undocumented Immigrants for Voluntary Deportation

The Trump administration announced a new program offering $1,000 and travel help to undocumented immigrants who choose to leave the US on their own. Applicants must use the CBP Home app to apply.

2. Waymo Expands Autonomous Fleet with U.S. Manufacturing

Waymo is growing its self-driving car fleet by building vehicles with US partners. The company says it’ll boost production and create more American jobs.

3. Trump Orders Reopening of Alcatraz as Federal Prison
President Trump is reopening Alcatraz to house the ‘most ruthless and violent’ federal inmates. The historic island prison shut down in 1963, but will now be rebuilt.

4. Trump Announces 100% Tariff on Foreign Films
Trump announced a 100% tariff on foreign-made movies, incentivizing studios to produce films here. The White House later said the policy isn’t finalized yet.

5. Skechers Gets Bought for $9 Billion by 3G Capital
Skechers is being bought by investment firm 3G Capital for over $9 billion, taking the company private. The $63 per share deal was approved unanimously by Skechers’ board and is expected to close in Q3 2025.

6. Pulitzer Prizes Awarded: NYT and New Yorker Lead

The New York Times won four Pulitzers for reporting and coverage abroad. The New Yorker earned three, and The Washington Post was honored for covering the Trump shooting.

7. Trump Says He Won’t Seek Third Term

President Trump confirms he won’t run for a third term, confirming he’ll follow the two-term rule. At the same time, showing confidence in the leadership of his administration that the future of ‘MAGA’ is bright.

8. Warren Buffett is Retiring, Steps Down from Berkshire Hathaway

Warren Buffett, 94, is retiring after over six decades at Berkshire Hathaway. He named longtime deputy Greg Abel as his successor. Buffett will remain Berkshire Hathaway chairman.

9. Trump Responds to Criticism Over Pope Meme
After an AI image of Trump as the Pope went viral, he faced backlash from the left and some Catholic groups. He later says, “Somebody did it in fun, it’s fine. You have to have a little fun don’t you?”

10. Dave Portnoy Clashes with ABC Reporter Over Antisemitic Sign Incident
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy criticized a local ABC affiliate for conducting a "bait and switch" interview regarding an antisemitic sign displayed at his Philadelphia bar. Portnoy is seen slamming laptop, cutting interview short after ABC Reporter refused to answer his question.

The Last Atom: Participation > Perfection ⏭️
”Ultimately, it is your commitment to the process that will determine your progress.”

-James Clear

I get it, big goals are sexy, but daily habits win the long game. You don’t need to crush it every day, you just need to keep showing up. Your future isn’t looking for perfection, it’s looking for participation.

That’s ATOMS. Fast. Clear. Done. 💫

-Adam