I-visited-Sagamore-Hill-the-country-estate-of-President-Theodore.jpeg

I visited Sagamore Hill, the country estate of President Theodore Roosevelt, dubbed the ‘Summer White House.’ Take a look.

by with No Comment Xpandfy

Have you ever wondered what, exactly, brought about the end of the Gilded Age?

Look no further than our 26th president, Theodore Roosevelt, who was inaugurated in 1901 after the assassination of William McKinley, and pivoted the US away from its laissez-faire business traditions and toward the Progressive Era.

However, Roosevelt’s home, Sagamore Hill — nicknamed the Summer White House during his presidency — was built in 1884, smack in the middle of the Gilded Age.

The Sagamore Hill National Historic Site in Oyster Bay, New York, encompasses Roosevelt’s home, his son’s house (now a museum), a nature trail, a pet cemetery, and acres of land.

The park is free to enter, though you can pay $15 for a guided tour of Roosevelt’s home. During my visit, I roamed the property, its museum, and its nearby beach, but I’ll be back when the weather is warmer, giving me a glimpse of the home and its surroundings in their full glory.

Here’s what it’s like to visit the Summer White House and its expansive surrounding estate.

I drove out to Oyster Bay, a town on Long Island, to visit the Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, the home of President Theodore Roosevelt.

Sagamore Hill is around 38 miles outside New York City. 

Google Maps

It’s free to visit Sagamore Hill, which contains the Roosevelt Museum, a nature trail, Roosevelt’s home, beach access, and more.


sagamore hill musuem nature trail

It was established as a National Historic Site in 1962. 

Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

During Roosevelt’s presidency, he spent his summers at Sagamore Hill, which was nicknamed the Summer White House.


sagamore hill map

Roosevelt was president from 1901 to 1909. 

Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

Now, it’s a historic site open to the public.


the trail sagamore hill

The park is around 83 acres. 

Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

The museum is located in the Old Orchard House, which was built on the estate in 1938.


exterior of old orchard

That’s Old Orchard in the distance, named for its location on the former orchard. 

Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

It was the home of Theodore Roosevelt Jr., the president’s eldest son. He died in 1944, shortly after becoming the oldest general to storm the beaches on D-Day.


theodore roosevelt musuem at old orchard

The Theodore Roosevelt Museum at Old Orchard. 

Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

Theodore Jr. and his wife, Eleanor, purchased the land for Old Orchard from his family after they “tired” of living in rented homes.


orchard hill exterior

The museum, like the park, is free to enter. 

Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

It has 12 rooms, making it smaller than his childhood home atop the hill but more than enough for their four children.


orchard house

The back of Old Orchard. 

Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

The home has since been turned into a museum for Roosevelt.


entrance of orchard house

The museum takes over the entire first floor. 

Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

The upstairs is closed to the public, but the first floor is filled with Roosevelt facts and memorabilia.


orchard hill house

Roosevelt himself died before this house was constructed. 

Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

The museum goes through Roosevelt’s entire life.


roosevelt museum

This display goes over his early life, growing up in New York. 

Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

One of Roosevelt’s famed Rough Riders uniforms, custom-designed by Brooks Brothers, is on display.


rough riders uniform

The Rough Riders were a volunteer cavalry led by Roosevelt during the Spanish-American War. 

Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

The hat and pin Roosevelt wore to President McKinley’s funeral are there, too. McKinley’s death led to Roosevelt, his vice president, becoming the youngest president ever at 42.


roosevelt hat and pin

McKinley was assassinated in 1901 by an anarchist, Leon Czolgosz. 

Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

Part of Roosevelt’s legacy was his dedication to preserving land. A display of junior park ranger badges from across the US honors his love of nature.


national park ranger badges

Roosevelt was instrumental in preserving and protecting land for future generations. 

Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

Of course, the museum also has a gift shop.


gift shop

There’s national parks memorabilia, books about Roosevelt, and more. 

Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

Behind the museum is the entrance to a 0.7-mile loop trail that leads to the beach.


orchard grove house

A view of Old Orchard from the back. 

Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

The surrounding forest is filled with oak and hickory trees.


woods sagamore hill

This path got pretty steep at some points. 

Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

The trail leads to a boardwalk across a salt marsh to Cold Spring Harbor. A boardwalk in some form has been here since 1888, when Roosevelt built one for his family.


boardwalk at sagamore hill

This boardwalk crosses Eel Creek, a tidal salt marsh. 

Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

During their time here, there were bath houses, a floating dock, and rowboats.


dunes sagamore hill

Roosevelt was an avid seaman. 

Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

Now, it’s just a peaceful beach.


beach at sagamore hill

The water was quite still, almost like a pond. 

Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

I hiked back to check out more of the grounds. These structures are from when Sagamore Hill was a functioning farm, from 1885 to 1948.


barns at sagamore hill

These structures were built in the early 1900s. 

Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

Inside the former chicken coop, there’s information about the farm’s history, including images from the Roosevelt family’s personal archive.


barn sagamore

The structure was a chicken coop. 

Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

I walked toward Roosevelt’s house. I passed what was once a working windmill — Roosevelt once cut open his head while trying to repair it.


windmill sagamore

His wife only asked him to stop bleeding all over the carpet. 

Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

Finally, I came to Sagamore Hill. It was built in 1884 for Roosevelt and his first wife, Alice, but she died the same year, and Roosevelt left New York for years to grieve.


Sagamore Hill

Sagamore Hill. 

Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

He returned for good after he remarried in 1886. Roosevelt and his second wife, Edith, remained married until his death in 1919.


roosevelts at home

The home was built in the Queen Anne style. 

Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

The Latin phrase “Qui plantavit curabit” is etched over the front door. It means “He who planted will sustain.”


roosevelt family home crest

It’s the Roosevelt family motto. 

Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

The house was designed by architects Lamb & Rich.


front door sagamore

They designed buildings across the northeastern US. 

Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

A 22-year-old Roosevelt purchased the land on which Sagamore sits in 1880. He paid $30,000 for 155 acres, or roughly $1 million today.


sagamore side porch

The house has a wraparound porch. 

Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

He lived here with his family until his death. During the seven years of his presidency, it became known as the Summer White House.


bench at sagamore hill

This bench looked a little worse for wear. 

Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

Peace talks during the Russo-Japanese War were held here. Roosevelt would later win the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in ending the conflict.


driveway seating sagamore

He was the first statesman to be given the honor. 

Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

A memorial for Roosevelt’s youngest son, Quentin, is on the property. A pilot, he was shot down during World War I, making him the only child of a US president to die during combat.


quentin roosevelt tomb

Quentin Roosevelt died in 1918 in France. His brother, Theodore Jr., would also die in France 26 years later, during World War II. 

Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

The day before Roosevelt died in 1919, he told his wife, “I wonder if you will ever know how much I loved Sagamore Hill.”


sagamore hill house

Roosevelt died in January 1919. He was 60. 

Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

After visiting, I understood why. It must’ve been a peaceful respite for Roosevelt, a true outdoorsman. I’ll be coming back when the trees are green and flowers are blooming.


exit sign from sagamore hill

The exit sign features a quote from Roosevelt: “Keep your eyes on the stars, but remember to keep your feet on the ground.” 

Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider




Source link

Dan DeFrancesco

Despite the setback, the president isn’t backing down.

by with No Comment Xpandfy

Call it De-Liberation Day.

The Supreme Court blocked a significant chunk of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff policy on Friday. But instead of closing the chapter, it’s opened an entirely new book that no one seems to understand.

Let’s break it down:

Return of the tariffs. Despite the setback, the president isn’t backing down. This weekend, he announced plans to impose a 15% “worldwide” tariff. That’s thanks to Section 122, which allows him to briefly implement tariffs broadly. However, they can only remain in place for up to 150 days. Ultimately, he’ll likely need to work with Congress for something more permanent.

The refund issue. One of the biggest questions is what happens to the $133 billion in taxes collected from the struck-down tariffs. More than a thousand companies preemptively filed lawsuits to claw back that money.

The process isn’t as simple as the US government cutting a check. It’s bound to get messy and involve lots of lawyers. Companies will also need to weigh the benefits of fighting for a refund against the risks of angering the current administration.

Some Democrats are calling on the administration to issue $1,700 refunds directly to Americans. Shoppers shouldn’t expect the ruling to mean prices are coming down soon, Goldman Sachs says.

Market reaction. It’s a double-edged sword for investors. The ruling is likely to set a legal precedent that’ll make it harder for the administration to impose larger tariffs than before. That’s good for most businesses. Companies hit with tariffs could also get refunds, which would serve as a nice cash infusion.

On the other hand, lowering tariffs and the revenue they generate puts the spotlight firmly on the federal government’s growing pile of debt. That could push bond yields higher and weigh on stocks.

Jefferies mapped out some consumer stocks that could benefit.

The broader economic impact. Since tariffs will remain in some form, it’s tough to make a definitive statement. However, the most recent data from the past year shows a clear trend: The economy is growing, but not everyone is benefiting.

It’s worth considering that a lot of the dire economic predictions people had about Trump’s policies haven’t materialized. A think tank offered reasons that’s the case.

So who comes out on top? Even with so much still up in the air, we identified some potential winners and losers from the latest shake-up. (Hint: Lawyers are going to be just fine.) Meanwhile, many COOs are likely pulling out their hair from the tariff whiplash affecting their supply chains.

We’ll get more clarity on Tuesday night during Trump’s first State of the Union of his second term. Just don’t expect a warm welcome for some of the Supreme Court justices.




Source link

Inside-the-relationship-of-Vice-President-JD-Vance-and-second.jpeg

Inside the relationship of Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance, who are expecting their fourth child

by with No Comment Xpandfy

Since winning a second non-consecutive term in the White House, Trump has doubled down on his intention to acquire Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory where the US has a military base. The governments of Greenland and Denmark have maintained that it is not for sale, but Trump has said he would not rule out using force.

In March 2025, the White House announced that Usha Vance would embark on a solo trip to Greenland to “visit historical sites, learn about Greenlandic heritage, and attend the Avannaata Qimussersua, Greenland’s national dogsled race.” The government of Greenland said that they had not invited any delegations to visit, and Greenland’s Prime Minister Múte Bourup Egede called the trip “very aggressive.” Trump said that Greenland had asked the US to visit.

Usha Vance’s trip was subsequently scaled back to visiting Pituffik Space Base, the US military’s northernmost installation in Greenland. In a video, JD Vance announced he would travel with her.

“There was so much excitement around Usha’s visit to Greenland this Friday that I decided I didn’t want her to have all that fun by herself, and so I’m going to join her,” he said.

Taylor Van Kirk, JD Vance’s press secretary, told Business Insider that the Vances were “proud” to visit Greenland.

“The security of Greenland is critical in ensuring the security of the rest of the world, and the Vice President looks forward to learning more about the island,” Van Kirk said.




Source link

Metas-new-president-is-a-former-Trump-advisor-—-3-things.jpeg

Meta’s new president is a former Trump advisor — 3 things to know about Dina Powell McCormick

by with No Comment Xpandfy

Meta has a new president — and she’s a former advisor to President Donald Trump.

The tech giant named Dina Powell McCormick as its president and vice chairman on Monday. Powell McCormick joined Meta’s board in April before resigning in December.

Before joining Meta, Powell McCormick served as a deputy national security advisor to Trump. The president applauded her appointment on Truth Social: “A great choice by Mark Z!!”

Powell McCormick is the second former Trump official appointed to a Meta leadership position in 2026. Last week, the company hired C.J. Mahoney, a deputy US trade representative during Trump’s first term, as its chief legal officer.

Here are three things to know about Dina Powell McCormick:

She’s served under two Republican presidents

Powell McCormick worked as a Trump advisor during his first term, with a focus on the Middle East.

She had a personal tie to the region. Powell McCormick was born in Cairo, where her father was a captain in the Egyptian army. In 1977, her family moved to Dallas.

During her stint with the Trump administration, Powell McCormick oversaw a $200 billion US-Saudi arms deal, spearheaded Trump’s Middle East tour, and was considered to take over as Trump’s chief of staff or representative to the United Nations.

She left the Trump administration in 2018.


Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Dina Powell McCormick are pictured at an NCAA wrestling match.

Dina Powell McCormick reunited with Trump — and his friend Elon Musk — at a 2025 NCAA wrestling match.

Mitchell Leff/Getty Images



Powell McCormick also served under President George W. Bush. She started in a personnel role, before rising to senior White House assistant and assistant secretary of state under Condoleezza Rice.

At the time of her resignation in 2007, Powell McCormick was the highest-ranking Arab American in the Bush administration.

She spent 16 years at Goldman Sachs

After leaving the Bush administration, Powell McCormick went to Goldman Sachs, where she was hired as a managing director.

Powell McCormick shot up in stature, making partner in three years. Her rapid rise sparked some bitterness among Goldman’s underclass, according to The New York Times and Vanity Fair.

Under her leadership, Goldman launched its 10,000 Women program. She also oversaw the 10,000 Small Businesses program and served as the president of the Goldman Sachs Foundation.


Dina Powell McCormick is pictured at an event for Goldman Sachs' 10,000 Small Businesses program.

Dina Powell McCormick led Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 Small Businesses program.

Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage



Powell McCormick was popular among some of Goldman’s biggest names, including Anne Black, the former president of Goldman Sachs Gives and current managing partner at JP Morgan.

“She was really a steadfast champion for me and others of us on the team, who were all promoted thanks to her,” Black told Vanity Fair. “She elevated my game, inspired me to be creative and bold, and expected us to show results.”

Powell McCormick left Goldman Sachs in 2023.

She’s married to Sen. Dave McCormick

While Powell McCormick no longer works in politics, she’s still involved through her husband: Pennsylvania senator Dave McCormick.

The couple wed in 2019. Soon after, Dave began eyeing a Senate run, and Dina became involved in the campaign. She made trips to Mar-a-Lago with her husband and appeared in several ads.

Dave ended up conceding the Republican nomination to Mehmet Oz — also known as television’s Dr. Oz — in the 2022 race. Oz lost the general election to John Fetterman and was later appointed by Trump to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.


Dave McCormick, Dina Powell McCormick, and Kamala Harris are pictured.

Dina Powell McCormick accompanied her husband to his 2024 swearing-in, which was overseen by then-Vice President Kamala Harris.

Alex Wong/Getty Images



In 2024, Dave ran again, narrowly winning a Senate seat and beating incumbent Bob Casey. Dina accompanied him to his swearing-in.




Source link

Latest-updates-Trump-says-the-US-has-captured-and-indicted.jpeg

Latest updates: Trump says the US has captured and indicted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

by with No Comment Xpandfy

President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States had captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, following a “large-scale strike” on Venezuela.

Attorney General Pamela Bondi has said that Maduro and Flores have now been indicted in the Southern District of New York.

Maduro was charged with drugs and weapons offenses, Bondi said, adding that they would “soon face the full wrath of American justice on American soil in American courts.”

Venezuela said the US had carried out strikes on Caracas and the coastal states of Miranda, Aragua, and La Guaira early Saturday.

Trump had repeatedly threatened Venezuela with military action in recent months as tensions with Maduro soured over what the Trump administration says are drug trafficking networks in the country. Caracas has maintained that Washington’s aim is to overthrow the Venezuelan government.

Follow this liveblog for updates.




Source link