Trump said yesterday that there'd been regime change in Iran. For the avoidance of doubt, there hasn't been.

Right now, the conversation isn’t about nuclear programs, or free and fair elections in Iran. It's about reopening a body of water that was open before this war started. Chalk that up as a win for Tehran.

Trump’s impatience and erratic threats are undercutting his own team’s ability to negotiate effectively with the Iranians

Three decades ago, democracy looked unstoppable. Today, Russia and China are rewriting the rules. My latest book, Autocrats vs. Democrats: China, Russia, America and the New Global Disorder lays out how we got here—and how the U.S. should respond. www.amazon.com/Autocrats-vs...

When we act like cowboys, when we coerce and bully other countries (including our allies), China starts to look like the more reliable and predictable partner. In the long-term, that is bad for American national security interests.

This week Trump urged Republicans to “nationalize” elections. It may be one of the most anti-democratic ideas he’s floated and follows a well-worn authoritarian playbook, slowly chipping away at free & fair elections. Our democratic institutions are strong—but this is deeply disturbing

Putin has made it clear he doesn’t see Ukrainians as an independent nation. Until that belief changes, tragically, this war is likely to continue. His negotiators have given little indication that they’re prepared to engage seriously in peace talks

A lesson from Hungary? Election winner Peter Magyar hardly ever spoke about democracy and dictatorship. He focused instead on corruption and rising costs, tying people’s struggles to the decisions and actions of those in power. That’s what resonated with voters.

Trump says Iran wants to negotiate, but he’s also called on Iranians to rise up and “take over” their government. Which is it? You can’t negotiate with the same regime you’re trying to replace — that’s absurd.

In my book Autocrats vs. Democrats: China, Russia, America, and the New Global Disorder, I argue against “might makes right” thinking. Instead, I make the case that meeting today’s challenges from Russia and China requires renewed alliances, diplomacy, and democratic leadership.

Watch FL Rep Nixon say it louder for those complicit 🚨 🔊

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It’s up to Democrats to force this War Powers debate on a weekly basis, which we will continue to do until this war ends. Via @chrismurphyct.bsky.social

India’s rise isn’t just about economics — it’s about strategy. 🇮🇳 In The Focus, I speak with Lt. Gen. Ravi Shankar (Retd.) 🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/SnVromCSwA0?... 🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/13tH... #India #China #Pakistan #IndoPacific #Geopolitics

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My Big Beautiful Flag only TRIGGERS 3 types of people.

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On this Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women of the United States military who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom and democracy.

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Been travelling over 24 hours now. Pretty plum tuckered. My jet lag app says that I’m not allowed to go to sleep for another eight hours, and that I have twenty minutes more of coffee drinking.

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Votes are a matter of public record. @repauchincloss.bsky.social has refused to participate in a candidate forum organized by a local Indivisible group. Auchincloss voted repeatedly to enable Trump's wars and authoritarianism.

Ashley St. Clair gives Hasan Piker a hoodie that says, "I'm not the step dad, I'm the dad who that stepped up"

So that you know …

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Just because you keep saying this bullshit... Doesn't magically make it true.

Post an actor or actress that starts with the letter S (First or Last) Queen Bea of course!

You can now listen to Prof Margaret Ikpoh's talk from our Doctors in Deprivation Training Day on Spotify, as part of our Hope in the Deep End Podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/6tZw... Learn more about our annual Doctors in Deprivation Training Day: sharedhealthfoundation.org.uk/news/doctors...

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Hi guys! Last time we sent a newsletter we were starting our move to a new location. After 5 weeks we’re back to “business as usual”! 🎉 We made a quick video showing the new space, why we moved, and the advantages of it. Full video🎥: https://youtu.be/gQ--zrwcgSk

🎶 1738 in the 216. @fettywap took center court at halftime inside @rocketarena! #LetEmKnow

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Joe Scarborough reports on the affordability crisis:

The Clark Centre for the Arts and Cedar Ridge Cultural Centre in #Toronto are the places to be if you want to try a new art form or hone your artistic skills. There are 85 different classes to explore and registration for residents opens on June 3. nowtoronto.com/culture/arti...

B R A N D Y | Beautiful Boy: Unreleased track #B7

that definitely helped the economy somehow

Martin Fendrych 𝕏🔁 @prezidentpavel: Máme za sebou dvoudenní státní návštěvu Estonska. S touto zemí nás spojují nejen blízké postoje v evropské a bezpečnostní politice, ale také obchodní výměna. Kromě toho sdílíme obavy z ohrožení východního křídla NATO ze […] [Original post on zpravobot.news]

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"To what end does the corruption matter?" Joel Payne‬ and @symonedsanders.bsky.social on Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico's campaign messaging about his opponent Ken Paxton's alleged corruption.

⚠️The UK government is actively involved in genocide changing laws to silence resistance They’re with the people who are destroying communities in Gaza, a place of everyday terror And behind? Insurers It is the same businesses that insure homes and underwriting the policies obliterating Gaza

If you haven’t heard, the Criterion Closet Mobile Closet is coming to Portland this weekend. To get ready, we asked our staff for their Criterion picks. Read more: https://www.oregonlive.com/entertainment/2026/04/quick-pick-your-favorite-movies-criterion-mobile-closet-is-rolling-into-portland.html 

Brilliant orator Ken Paxton gets one guy to clap. #progressive #talarico #jamestalarico

OK, das ist auch für mich eine Premiere! Das Turmfalkenpärchen frisst auch Vögel! Bisher hatte ich immer reine Mäusefresser beobachtet. #DettingenTeck #Turmfalken #Kestrel #Birds #Animal-Cam www.nabu-teck.de/kamera-im-de...

Edinburgh today. #FreePalestine

Total destruction of enemy hardware and positions in Bryansk (temporarily occupied, historically Ukrainian) The 105th Border Guards Detachment in Chernihiv systematically eliminates staging grounds for crossborder assaults Help the 105th punch more enemy junk—join our raffle⤵️

Clocking in for voluntary paid overtime Saturday shift because I need money

Good morning 🧉 Let's push the tempo 🤩…

Will Howard reminds me of someone...👀 The Steelers' future is in good hands. Original post

Turning the White House into a circus 😏

Seems about right. (📹 'The Rocketeer' via Yarn)

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