Waffle House
Coverage of Waffle House in the Nexus archive.
- STAT+: For a Georgia entrepreneur, health coverage has never been affordable
Amy Bielawski, a Georgia entrepreneur, has gone 32 years without health insurance while running her entertainment company in Tucker, Ga., which provides services like bounce houses and face painting for events.
- Waffle House discriminated against smoking employees with illegal monthly charge, $5M lawsuit alleges
A former Waffle House waitress alleges the chain discriminated against smoking employees by imposing an illegal monthly charge for health insurance. The lawsuit claims Waffle House is misleading about health insurance practices.
- Official who claims to have once teleported to Waffle House on leave at FEMA
A Trump administration appointee, Gregg Phillips, who claims to have teleported to a Waffle House, is on leave from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for personal reasons. FEMA confirmed that Phillips, who was leading a key disaster response office, is taking leave.
- FEMA official who claimed he teleported to Waffle House ousted from agency, sources say
A top FEMA official, Gregg Phillips, who claimed to teleport to a Waffle House and promoted election conspiracy theories, was removed from his leadership role. The Department of Homeland Security stated his departure was for personal reasons, but sources indicated it was due to public image issues and conflicts within the agency.
- The newest GOP campaign surrogates: Confused tourists at Waffle House
House Speaker Mike Johnson highlighted videos of World Cup tourists enjoying U.S. experiences like Waffle House and Buc-ees as validation of his party's agenda. He contrasted their enthusiasm with Democratic candidates' perceived lack of zeal for America, framing the tourists' experiences as endorsements of Republican policies.
- Florida man sues Waffle House after falling while looking at window ad
A Florida man is suing Waffle House after allegedly falling and sustaining severe, permanent injuries while looking at a window advertisement. The lawsuit claims the injuries were a direct result of the incident.
- Nancy Mace's unpredictable career is up in the air after finishing last in South Carolina primary
Rep. Nancy Mace finished fifth in South Carolina's Republican primary for governor, ending her campaign marked by shifting political alliances and controversial statements. She criticized President Donald Trump over the Jan. 6 Capitol attack but later sought his support, while advocating for a citizenship law and disputing another candidate's eligibility. Mace's campaign struggled with fundraising and media presence.
- President Trump questions why Jill and Joe Biden went to a Waffle House after she feared stroke
President Trump questioned why Jill Biden and Joe Biden visited a Waffle House after the 2024 debate, following Jill's admission of fearing Joe had a stroke during the event. Jill described in her memoir uncertainty about Joe's condition, while Trump suggested they would not have taken him to a diner if he had been unwell. Biden clarified that doctors checked him after the debate and he appeared normal afterward.
- Jake Tapper refutes Jill Biden's claim she feared for husband's health at CNN debate
Jake Tapper, a moderator of the 2024 debate, refuted Jill Biden's claim that she feared her husband had a stroke during the event, noting they appeared untroubled afterward. Jill Biden stated she was frightened by Joe Biden's performance, but Tapper and others questioned her account, citing her cheerful post-debate behavior. The revelation sparked political debate and media scrutiny.
- Democrat, 25, caught spending thousands of dollars of campaign funds on Waffle House, McDonald's and MONSTER TRUCKS, report claims
A 25-year-old Democrat spent thousands of dollars in campaign funds on Waffle House, McDonald's, and monster trucks, according to a report. The spending is under scrutiny, with questions raised about the legitimacy of using campaign funds for such purposes. This incident may have implications for the Democrat's reputation.
- Trump responds to FEMA official’s teleportation claim: ‘A little strange’
President Trump commented on FEMA official Gregg Phillips' claim about teleportation, calling it 'a little strange.' Phillips, who has shared spiritual experiences during treatment for metastatic bone cancer, previously stated he once teleported to a Waffle House.