A recent @pewresearch.org study found that in nearly five decades under the current federal budgeting system, Congress has passed all required appropriations bills on time just four times. So what’s broken? Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) shares his answer on 535.

Rep. Auchincloss introduced the Parents Over Platforms Act to strengthen protections for minors downloading apps on their phones. On the current system: "A child can sign terms and conditions with Facebook, or with Insta, or with TikTok. That is absurd on its face." Watch ⬇️

Rep. Pressley on the Trump Administration, the Supreme Court, and the current redistricting push: "That is an anti-freedom agenda."

“Violence is a leading cause of death for pregnant women.” @repemiliasykes.bsky.social says any serious conversation about maternal mortality has to include violence against pregnant women — an issue she says is too often left out of the policy debate. Watch the conversation on 535.news

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Rep. Lou Correa and Rep. Mark Alford are working across party lines to increase housing supply, lower costs, and expand opportunities for homebuyers — especially first-time buyers. "We have to keep the American dream alive."

Drew Maloney, President & CEO of Edison Electric Institute, on why the electrical grid matters: “It’s one of the three most innovative inventions in the United States.”

What happened this week on Capitol Hill? Gabe Fleisher breaks down the Senate vote-a-rama, the reconciliation fight, and a House vote on a War Powers Resolution aimed at curbing U.S. involvement in Iran with @pkcapitol.bsky.social & Susan Davis

Rep. Deluzio introduced the bipartisan SMART Kids Act to direct the U.S. Surgeon General to develop evidence-based screen time recommendations for children. Why should the federal government be involved in screen time and kids’ health? We asked him ⬇️

The House just passed the biggest housing legislation package in a generation. What happens next — and can it actually become law? We asked Rep. Lou Correa & Rep. Mark Alford ⬇️

Jen Gerson: "The momentum here right now is on the side of people who treat the idea of the Republic of Alberta as a kind of religious movement. It's a millenarian movement ... heavily influenced by the kind of nihilism that infects a lot of the broader MAGA movement."

When hope comes within reach, anxiety rises to its highest point. New media art rooted in Japanese aesthetics. Fragments collide and reconstruct new fictional worlds. #takayukio #NYCArtist #NewYorkArt

It’s official. Danielle Smith has decided to make us fight for the future of our province and our country. It’s not a fight we were asking for, but it’s one we’re damn well going to win. Join us - foralbertaforcanada.ca. #abpoli

LIVE NOW: Searching for endangered and #lostmedia on #VHS we can upload to @archive.org. IS THIS ANYTHING? is live now on Twitch. https://uncom.cc/yc412

NATHAN MACKINNON!! DE 3-0 À 3-3!! 😱😱 ON. S'EN. VA. EN. PROLONGATION!!!!

Any empress dowager ask char if make fuss,can it achieve result in Netflix ATLA, GoT, Shogun, Star Wars, One Piece? Char:I only learn this after arriving in KaiFeng. EmpressDowager:Now you know,why you still making such a fuss?You think if make fuss,can you really achieve any significant result?

Doing your shadow work is a refusal to be weaponized. When the world escalates, any shadow left unintegrated becomes a tool for control. Fear becomes obedience. Anger becomes cruelty. Numbness becomes complicity. Shadow work isn’t… #ShadowWork #EnergeticSovereignty #SpiritualClarity #StayAwake

#abortion #trump #gop#MAGA #birthday What could possibly go wrong with banning abortions a case .

Spurs coach Mitch Johnson, on the team’s performance in a Game 5 win: “I thought we played with the appropriate fear, discipline, execution, physicality, poise. And I thought we had it from an array of people tonight, and it was really good to see.”

Les trois infos du jour valent le détour ! - Y'aurait-il une polémique Octavia Butler ? - Bon, Narnia sera en retard ! - On a un chouette roman de SF à vous présenter. Tout ça, c'est sur le site Actusf #sciencefiction #sciencefictionfan #OctaviaButler #Narnia #CSLewis #gretagerwigfilm

It’s a perfect day for Randy, and getting in the requests that get you hyped for tonight, baby!! 💁🏻‍♂️☄️🔥📈🪿 Plus some tasty Daily Jams & 6/18/21 at Legend Valley with Kyle aka @gratefulkirf.bsky.social 🌄 Keep it Ted ✌️ wtedradio.com 🕑EST

The Pistons were down 24 early in the 2nd half. They have completely turned this around. After this 3 they are on a 45-13 run over the last 15 minutes! #NBASky #SkyHoops #NBAPlayoffs

Trump TACO TUESDAY @loudmouthkid62.bsky.social @howard-1931.bsky.social @karenlynncat.bsky.social @coko.bsky.social @jetguy58.bsky.social @jazchaz.bsky.social @debbie156.bsky.social

I got called a "foid" for the first time today 💔 twitch.tv/salpo_nolobio

AI can improve speed, workflow, and data analysis in healthcare. But experience, intuition, and clinical judgment built through years of patient care are still incredibly difficult to replace. #AIinHealthcare #ArtificialIntelligence #HealthcareInnovation

Good Morning 🌞 🌄 Some paths are not easy but they are worth it🙏💕🌸🍒🍃 #HikingAdventures #NatureLover #KeepGoing #MountainSoul #TrailLife #ChooseYourPath #InspirationalQuotes #PositiveVibesOnly #GrowthJourney #FaithOverFear #ExploreMore #OutdoorLife #WomenWhoHike #RiverViews #AdventureAwaits ✨🥾🏞️💛

🎙️🚀 Now & Next News! Episode 5: “Goodbye Summer Interns” ☀️👏 🦆 This summer, DTC interns brought energy, creativity, and fresh ideas! #NowAndNextNews #DTCNews #ChipQuackerby #NiaJetstream #InternLife #Innovation #Teamwork #DigitalTransformation #DuckDispatch #DigitalScoop #Rubberducking #DTC

Zeldin said Gore declared "global freezing." The host, an actor, said that. Gore immediately said No. No. No. Zeldin put the actor's words in Gore's mouth. That's not a mistake. That's a paid service for Big Oil. #ClimateScience #AMOC #EPA

NARAKU takes out Kam Hendrix! Tony D has himself a protector…for now. #WWENXT

AI-infrastructuur wordt vaak gezien als een technisch vraagstuk. Dat is een misvatting. Een AI-Gigafabriek (AIGF) raakt direct aan geopolitiek, economische kracht en strategische autonomie. Nieuwe HCSS analyse: buff.ly/edNs3h6

Rep Lieu (D-CA) with a brilliant breakdown of the SAVE Act. Trump and MAGA Republicans know their policies are crushing the working class but instead of changing those policies they want to disenfranchise voters. Americans say #NoPayToVoteSAVEAct Democrats need to hold the line.

What A Great Saturday at The Pueblo Gem Show

POV: The intro is too beautiful to hit "Skip Intro." ✨ It completely sets the mood for the chaotic, misfit energy of the entire series. Are you someone who skips the intro, or do you watch it every single time? #TheWonderfools #TitleSequence #RetroAesthetic #NetflixSeries #KDrama

Pray humbly in good times & in bad, for blessings & for help! #God #Jesus #faith #prayer #christian

If you see this, QTP with a sword⚔️🗡️

The first trailer for ‘LE VERTIGE’ has been released. • The film follows a man determined to prove reality is a computer-generated simulation • Animated in a PS1-inspired style influenced by ‘GTA VICE CITY’ • Created by a team of five using Blender and iPhone motion capture #LeVertige

Healthy token economics help create stronger ecosystems and better long term sustainability for blockchain projects Educational content only not financial advice #InterLink #ITLG #ITL

Its rare to hear a perspective about the way Australian foreign policy conflicts with the shared values of our region. Ambassador Geoff Raby joins @Boganintelpod to discuss this and other unique perspectives you wont find on @abcnews 'Insiders'. Full episode in comments 👇

❗️“The United States wants Ukraine to be able to defend itself, and we will find a way to help them,” — U.S. Secretary of Defense Hegseth.

WERE YA EXPECTING ANYONE ELSE, MELVINS??? BARZY’S GOT COMPANY IN THE CALDER KID CLUB BECAUSE HE IS HIM AND HIM IS HE AND HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE’S…MATT SCHAEFER

Dein Job kotzt dich an? Versprechen wie Sand am Meer – aber am Ende nur leere Taschen? Dann hör gut zu: Wir suchen Top-Vertriebler für Wärmepumpen! In Glasow und Königs Wusterhaus... #FörderungWärmepumpe #Glasow

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Apparently Lex Fridman is hitchhiking in China. His love cannot be contained to the West. Do you think he’ll find his girlfriend abroad? 😂

Edinburgh. Saltires for Palestine. #FreePalestine

Consider this "found footage" to piece his last moments together

Democratic Texan weighs in on the political divide in the state… Everyday Americans explore what divides us and understand what unites us.

The Rule of Law in Free Fall – Steve Hendrix with the "Global Minute" #SteveHendrix #ForeignPolicy #Democracy #Justice #Law #GlobalMinute #Constitution #Leadership

Van Lathan Jr: “Before you absolve your ancestors of their role in American Slavery. Understand the totality of the enterprise.”

"By the turn of the millennium, climate denial had been accepted by ... the Republican Party, basically, because [CC] was part of the grandiose threat ... to their culture." How this infodemic got into Washington is revealed in the investigative study in www.routledge.com/Climate-Deni...

With @jackslackmma.bsky.social talking about Phil Davis' hammerlock finish of Tim Boetsch but not remember the exact opponent, figured I'd show it off. Davis was a very frustrating fighter to watch, but I loved his ground work so much.

Well of the grid til Tuesday Hold down the fort and fuck trump! @halostarmusic.bsky.social @terriresists.bsky.social @tonyhq1985.bsky.social @bluestormcomin1.bsky.social @hopeful66.bsky.social @ernest33141.bsky.social @journeyled2.bsky.social Love u all and see u soon! MUAH

You're the one obsessed with mayo! @morganruble.bsky.social @axfrommn.bsky.social

Monday saw a big win for the 17s with Jack Tarleton leading the way with the bat while Naren Sewcharan bagged 5 with the ball in their league win over Bharat Sports

Good news!!! Jack of all trades, master of none Marco Rubio said the illegal war in Iran is over!

Adieu Marjane. Directed by Marjane Satrapi and Vincent Paronnaud, Persepolis (2007) is one of the rare animated films to operate entirely outside the conventions of the genre.

🔴 Garamendi pide a Junts que hablen "en serio", en Waterloo o donde haga falta 🗣️ "A ver quién es verdaderamente español, quién es patriota y quién es un oportunista que va cambiando de opinión según le sople el viento", añade Javier Aroca en #MalasLenguas

When journalists, teachers, students and ordinary citizens begin fearing the consequences of speaking honestly, democracy is already in danger. Scott Pelley’s warning remains urgent: freedom survives not through silence, but through people willing to defend truth, accountability and open debate.

Se ha filtrado un audio exclusivo donde Leire Díez, fontanera del PSOE, conversa con un capitán de la Guardia Civil sobre "protección" a cambio de atacar a la UCO.

Ever dreamt of being tentacle-smote by a world-ending bioweapon? Now you can, in my retro adventure game, Neofeud 2: where your wildest dreams come true! https://store.steampowered.com/app/4611140/Neofeud_2/ Itch: https://silverspook.itch.io/neofeud2 […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

let’s bring in the rest of the band