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We have no kings in the United States of America.
Hey Trump!!... The World Hates You Bitch!! apnews.com/article/may-...
Gotta Love It! But When Is That Wimp Hegseth Departure Date!?... apnews.com/live/donald-...
The DOJ is quietly gutting its voting rights department. They are reassigning top staff, dropping active cases, and have rewritten their mission to focus on “voter fraud” instead of voter suppression. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Across the country, the people are rising up and sending a clear message to Donald Trump: we need an economy that works for working families, not for autocrats and oligarchs.
BREAKING: A federal judge in Texas — appointed by Donald Trump himself — has just ruled that Trump's controversial attempt to invoke the Alien Enemies Act to carry out mass deportations is unlawful.
Oh my god, this is so humiliating for Mike Waltz! Watch and cringe with @timmiller.bsky.social and @radiofreetom.bsky.social
3/ Russia is installing Russian veterans of the war in Ukraine in occupation administrations as part of a wider initiative to militarize occupied Ukraine and strengthen Russian governance over occupied areas. isw.pub/OccupationUp...
2/ Kremlin-linked and federally funded youth organizations and educational initiatives continue to facilitate the indoctrination of Ukrainian children.
NEW: Russia continues preparations to deport tens of thousands of Ukrainian children to summer camps across occupied Ukraine & Russia, including to areas of Crimea that are unsafe. Russia is systematically torturing Ukrainian POWs and civilians held in Russian detention.🧵1/3 isw.pub/OccupationUp...
BREAKING: Mike Waltz is OUT as Trump's National Security Advisor. Watch @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social, @samsteindc.bsky.social and @willsommer.bsky.social break it down now
Missed a spot
"What are they playing at? Two possible answers. The first is sheer incompetence and stupidity." But this is mostly about the other one. Today's Triad from @jvl.bsky.social: www.thebulwark.com/p/behold-the...
It’s about damn time—our national security is not a game. Maybe, just maybe, more will follow suit—this chaos can’t continue.
NEW: In an interview with Democracy Docket, Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) warns that the danger Trump presents to democracy is unfolding in real time and says “the majority of Republicans in Congress are signed up to put Trump in power forever.” From: @yuniorarivas.bsky.social
He knows his economy is only going to get worse
Q: “Have you been in touch with El Salvador about returning Abrego Garcia? Has a formal request from this administration been made?” Rubio: “I would never tell you that. And you know who else I'd never tell? A judge.”
Rep. Jim Himes on Abrego Garcia: "We have a long tradition in this country of overstepping constitutional bounds...No American should ever be comfortable with their government violating the law. It was a unanimous Supreme Court decision that this administration violated the law."
Oh.
Exactly! I wholeheartedly understand Ukraine's position, but this is not the U.S. anymore! And The World is struggling with this regime's identity!
Why Is Ukraine Continually Capitulating!?... Always A Faithful Supporter, But This Will Bite The Ukrainians In The Ass! Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦🕊 apnews.com/article/russ...
And The Recession Continues... apnews.com/article/stoc...
✅This Is Awesome News!✅ apnews.com/article/mohs...
Too Bad For You Bitch! Own Your Shit! apnews.com/article/trum...
The Trump administration’s anti-DEI agenda has its seeds in the political & cultural fights inside America’s public schools. This week’s More To The Story, our friends at @revealnews.org take a look at how race and gender have fueled the fights over public education in the US: tinyurl.com/fka5t522
I mean, yeah.
The U.S. Supreme Court did not release a decision on Louisiana's congressional map today.
SCOOP: Two Democratic aides and a lawmaker told @adriancarrasquillo.bsky.social that House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has discouraged further member excursions to El Salvador
🚨 Scoop: If it’s up to Jeffries, we’ve seen the end of the El Salvador trips for now. www.thebulwark.com/p/what-happe... via @thebulwark.com
Replicating the SAVE Act, GOP lawmakers in 24 states have introduced voter suppression bills to impose or expand proof of citizenship requirements for voting. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
3/ The Kremlin has been increasingly reforming the Russian conscription apparatus since November 2022 likely in an effort to expand the Russian inactive reserve and enhance Russia's mobilization potential. isw.pub/RussianForce...
2/ Russian law enforcement raids of military-aged men and the new conscription procedures indicate that the Russian military conscription apparatus may lack the administrative capacity to meet the Kremlin's increasing draft quotas in wartime.
NEW: Russian military recruitment officials are reportedly leveraging a new law extending the validity of conscription notices to detain military-aged men and meet Russia's record-high Spring 2025 conscription quota. 🧵(1/3) Read more: isw.pub/RussianForce...
100 days of Trump 2.0 and what do we have? Mass deportations, pardons for insurrectionists, federal purges, economic whiplash, and tariffs choking families. This ain’t leadership—it’s vengeance in a suit. He’s not rebuilding America, he’s gutting it.
We can't rest until government is restored as an instrument for the people, not our homegrown theocrats, kleptocrats and oligarchs.
Trump talks a lot about “America First.” But he lacks the core of a genuine patriot: a sense of loyalty to something larger than—and valuable apart from—himself. Funny things can follow from that. @saletan.bsky.social on Trump's elevation of Putin:
"Trump is engaged in a really well-planned out coordinated attempt to destroy our democracy...we might not have a free and fair election in 2026. Now, I think that that is still up to us." Sen. @chrismurphyct.bsky.social on the state of democracy 100 days into Trump: youtu.be/Jw9uUbMnA6E
Leaving this here without comment
Hong Kong exchange posts 37% rise to record Q1 profit as trading soars reut.rs/44K1Vkb
UBS posts $1.7bn net profit as volatility drives earnings https://www.ft.com/content/089be1ce-e2ea-4540-8ed4-05362f0cad58
100 DAYS...of lying, grifting, lawbreaking, division, incompetence, ignorance, illegal deportations, self-aggrandizement, vulgarity, self-pity, cruelty, ignoring the Supreme Court & due process while attacking: the Media, Universities, Law Firms, the Courts & Journalists. 1362 Days to go...
You are either for democracy or you’re not. If you’re not, get out of my way. Thanks @joycewhitevance.bsky.social for an amazing conversation tonight. (If you’re interested in hearing more, please subscribe to my Substack: katiephang.substack.com)
Judge Orders Release of Two Venezuelan Immigrants; Blasts AG Pam Bondi/DOJ for Having "No Evidence" youtu.be/9OYR_SbIlSM?...
This from @oliverdarcy.bsky.social is very worrying and also important
4/ Yemen: CENTCOM conducted at least 17 airstrikes targeting Houthi infrastructure and leadership in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. The Houthis have continued to provide conflicting information about a facility in southwestern Saada City that CENTCOM targeted in an airstrike on April 27.
3/ Druze-Government Relations in Syria: Confessionalist-motivated armed militants targeted the Syrian Druze community on April 28 and 29 after audio in which a Druze sheikh allegedly insults the Prophet Mohammad circulated on social media. isw.pub/IranUpdate04...
NEW: The US sanctioned six entities and six individuals based in Iran and China on April 29 for procuring ballistic missile propellant ingredients for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which demonstrates how Iran draws meaningful military support from China. 🧵(1/4) isw.pub/IranUpdate04...
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3/ Putin promoted his previously proposed Eurasian security architecture on April 29 as part of Russian efforts to create an alternative Russian-led bloc that furthers Putin's goals of destroying NATO and weakening the West and its allies. isw.pub/UkrWar042925
2/ Kremlin officials within Putin's inner circle continue to threaten NATO as Putin himself refrains from doing so — likely as part of Kremlin efforts to justify future Russian aggression against NATO to the Russian population.
MORE: Russian officials are setting conditions to baselessly accuse Ukraine of violating Russia's unilateral May 8 to 11 ceasefire, as the Kremlin has done during previous ceasefires, while rejecting Ukraine's proposal for a 30-day ceasefire. 🧵 (1/3) isw.pub/UkrWar042925
"He campaigned on overruling the courts, arresting domestic opponents and imposing tariffs. No one should have willfully ignored the fact that he tried to overturn an American election on the back of a self-evident lie....He broke it and they bought it."
Because it’s not like a 10% tariff means you’re gonna pay 10% more for something……. Oh wait
After a global pandemic that shattered supply chains, America was seen as a stable nation with a strong dollar and an economy that was declared "the envy of the world." In 100 days, Donald Trump has destroyed all of that.
2/ ISW has historically noticed an increase in the number of reported removals and deportations to such camps in the summer months, as Russian occupation officials are able to increasingly use the guise of summer vacation programs to facilitate the removals and deportations.
MORE: Such summer camps, whether in occupied Ukraine or in Russia, are re-education camps that aim to indoctrinate Ukrainian children through academic instruction, military training, and military-patriotic education. (1/2) isw.pub/OccupationUp...
This Falls At The Feet Of The Regime! They're Fucking Over The American People, While Kissing The Ring Of The Rich! Fucking Assholes!🤬 apnews.com/article/econ...
Watching In Real Time As This Fucking Loser Continually Gets BITCH SLAP! 🤣 apnews.com/article/trum...
Civics 101.
The Task Of Destroying Medicaid/Medicare. The Slow Death Of America 🇺🇲 www.politico.com/live-updates...
Speaking to NPR in his first media interview since his detention, lawful permanent U.S. resident Mohsen Mahdawi finds peace in meditation and hopes "America will fulfill its promise."
My statement on the Antisemitism Awareness Act ahead of tomorrow's Senate markup:
This is chilling!!! Trump gave the Pentagon control of 170 square miles of U.S. land—now a militarized zone called the “New Mexico National Defense Area.” This move walks the line of Posse Comitatus and edges toward the Insurrection Act—to go after migrants. But it doesn’t have to stop there.
every word of this kfor.com/news/local/w...
🚨Read And Repost🚨 We Are Not Shocked By This! These Are The Exact Same People That Needs To Be Dealt With! 🤬 www.propublica.org/article/doge...
🚨A Must Watch!🚨 The Regime's Continuing Efforts To Incorporate Police Powers To Active Duty Military! www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
The Houthis will continue to optimize their strike packages and implement lessons learned as part of an effort to target and ultimately impact US Navy vessels in the Red Sea. isw.pub/IranUpdate04...
3/ Russian forces recently advanced in Sumy Oblast and near Kupyansk, Siversk, Toretsk, and Novopavlivka. Full assessment: isw.pub/UkrWar042825
2/ Putin is leveraging unilateral ceasefires to achieve informational and battlefield advantages in Ukraine, counter to Trump's goal of using a general ceasefire as a step towards a sustainable peace. Ukraine continues to demonstrate its support for Trump's desired full, permanent ceasefire.
NEW: Putin announced another unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine while continuing to reject the March 2025 US-Ukrainian 30-day general ceasefire proposal. Putin continues to refuse any ceasefire other than on terms that advantage his war effort. isw.pub/UkrWar042825 Other Key Takeaways 🧵🔽(1/3)
69% of white evangelical Christians say the ethical standards of the Trump administration are “excellent” or “good,” according to a new poll.
The Liberal Party is projected to win Canada’s elections in a historic message against Donald Trump.
BREAKING: Canada's Liberal Party led by Prime Minister Mark Carney is projected by CTV and CBC to WIN the Canadian elections
I never thought I’d say this, but thank you Donald Trump.
2/ Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reiterated on April 28 Russia's longstanding demands for Ukraine's surrender and concessions from the West, as Russia continues to offer no concessions of its own. isw.pub/UkrWar042825
The Kremlin continues attempts to hold legitimate ceasefire negotiations hostage in order to secure additional concessions from Ukraine and the United States. ⬇️(1/2) isw.pub/UkrWar042825
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s victory speech roasting Donald Trump as the Liberal Party won Canada’s election.
Your life doesn’t suck bc of immigrants, or those who have been given rights you already had, or those who are working to survive just like you, or those who have decided their own pronouns. No, your life sucks bc you voted for a man who’s taking away your job, your SS, freedoms, and rights. #MomSky
Yikes
"The Trump administration has been quietly dismantling federal departments tasked with uncovering and reducing police violence as well as ensuring that local law enforcement agencies are permitted to run lawless." www.democracydocket.com/opinion/trum...
So much for winning. New polls show that President Donald Trump’s approval rating has hit record lows as he nears the 100-day mark of his second term on Tuesday.
YES! HANDS OFF OUR JUDGES! IT'S THE SEPARATION OF POWERS, STUPID!
Want to stop Trump? @betoorourke.bsky.social's got some ideas. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaKW...
This from the @washingtonpost.com is wild
"Trump may see Miller as a direct line to his base. And Stephen Miller will never tell him to adjust his tone or ease up on the 'Mexican rapists' to win over swing voters." This piece is from 2020, but it is still very much relevant. @andrewhazlett.bsky.social: www.thebulwark.com/p/the-making...
You hate to see it.
Even companies affiliated with conservative donor Charles Koch are suing over the tariffs Which raises a vital point Republicans in Congress can end this by revoking Trump’s emergency powers and rescinding the tariffs But they’re too afraid of him So come next election-will Koch still fund them
Good on Greyhound! #goodtrouble
🟠‘s approval rating at 100 days is the worst of any president since modern polling. And it feels like it. His reign is catastrophic. He’s destroying 100 years of progress in science, manufacturing, trading relationships, and allyship in 100 days. It is the GOP that has made it possible.
Democracy Docket is currently tracking more than 200 cases that will decide the fate of our democracy. www.democracydocket.com/cases/case-s...
Love to see it 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🔥🔥🔥
Booker: Do you think we got the right to vote for women because a bunch of men on the House floor got together and said “on the count of three, women get the right to vote..” That’s not how it happened… Change doesn’t come from Washington. It comes to Washington.
Elections matter. Choose wisely.
If a bird flu pandemic does hit, we’ve got the absolute worst possible clowns in charge. No science, no plan, no clue. Scary shit here…
NEW: Abrego Garcia is getting a lot of attention, but many people are asking about the rest of the men being unlawfully held in CECOT. Here's what's going on with them. My latest: www.muellershewrote.com/p/so-what-ab...
Makers of our food and home essentials, including Pepsi and Procter & Gamble, are cutting their financial forecasts for the year and predicting lower sales or profits than before.