Michael McFaul
@mcfaulmike
The U.S. and Russia were both backing the same candidate in Hungary’s recent election (and he lost). Peter Magyar’s victory is great news for Hungary, Ukraine, Europe and small-d democrats everywhere. Read more: michaelmcfaul.substack.com/p/viktor-orb...
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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...
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I’m struck by how often Trump referred to Xi as his “friend” and a “great leader.” Xi Jinping, chairman of the Chinese Communist Party, is a dictator. He also offered no such reci...
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Ukraine isn't subjugated. Its government still stands. Its military is stronger than before. NATO expanded with Finland & Sweden joining. And Russia has paid an enormous pri...
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Trump’s comments last night about “Obama’s Iran deal” were simply wrong. It wasn’t perfect, but it capped uranium enrichment at 3.67%. Since Trump scrapped it, Iran has enriched to...
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Putin is losing this war. Tried to take all Ukraine—failed. Tried to overthrow Zelenskyy—failed. Tried to demilitarize Ukraine—failed. Tried to stop NATO expansion—failed. I hone...
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Even setting aside the moral case, supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression is strategic for the U.S. It lowers the risk of getting drawn into a wider NATO war in the Baltics if that aggression goes unchecked
The Cold War wasn’t just an arms race, it was a race of ideas. We invested in international development agencies & soft power tools to compete. Dismantling them as China expands its Belt and Road Initiative, and Russia expands its own global influence operations, is unilateral disarmament.
Trump is out of step with Americans and our allies—on Iran, on Putin, and on NATO. Tonight, he needs to clearly explain why we went to war with Iran after weeks of shifting positions. Don’t be surprised if the goals suddenly get “redefined” to claim victory.
Only weeks ago, Trump spoke in support of Iranians bravely risking their lives in the fight for freedom. Now, his team are negotiating with the same regime that has brutally suppressed these protests. Should they be?
Putin’s war is a tragedy with no winners. Russia isn’t stronger, safer, or more prosperous for invading Ukraine. Its economy is deeply strained, emigration has accelerated, and its demographic crisis has intensified.
Putin’s brutal war is a vanity project. He doesn’t care about Ukrainians—but he doesn't care about his own citizens either. This war ends when we strengthen Ukraine on the battlefield, tighten sanctions to starve Russia's war machine, and force Moscow to negotiate on equal terms. W/ @news.sky.com.
Alexei Navalny loved Russia and opposed Putin. Patriotism and dissent are not contradictions. Loving your country doesn’t mean staying silent about its leaders. No one should be murdered for speaking out.
Trump helped turn the Strait of Hormuz into a global crisis—and now he’s looking to China to help bail us out. Think about how that makes us look to the rest of the world.
We’ve spent billions on the world’s largest navy, yet cheap Iranian drones can shut the Strait of Hormuz, and we have no answer. Ukraine has vast experience countering such drones, but Trump has arrogantly dismissed Zelensky’s offer of help. We need to catch up. Fast.
TODAY, please join us for this CIC talk with Hayley Shanks, at 2:00 pm. douglas.research.mcgill.ca/calendar/ent... *** AUJOURD'HUI, venez participer à ce nouveau séminaire du CIC avec Hayley Shanks à 14 h. douglas.research.mcgill.ca/fr/calendrie...
Congress already handed DHS $191 BILLION. Now Trump and Stephen Miller want $70 billion MORE for mass deportation with no oversight, no reform, and no respect for due process. This isn’t safety. It’s cruelty with a price tag. Congress must say no. Learn more: americasvoice.org/press_releas...
Quantum tunneling, vital for life (photosynthesis & DNA!), is now simulated by a new device from Yale, Google & UCSB. Huge for drug discovery. 🧪 #quantumcomputing Source: https://phys.org/news/2026-04-superconducting-quantum-circuit-simulates-proton.html
Ever wondered what getting a skin check looks like? Rush dermatologist Parul Goyal, MD, shows Fox 32 Chicago anchor Anthony Ponce and answers questions about skin cancer prevention. Watch the full interview: https://rsh.md/3VMY28z
A federal court ruled last week to restrict access to mifepristone. The Supreme Court has temporarily paused that ruling until at least Monday, May 11—but we need them to reinstate access. Sign the petition: https://action.reproductivefreedomforall.org/a/protect-medication-abortion
"What this administration is doing is unprecedented. It's a full frontal assault." AFGE's Rushab Sanghvi on the mass firings of federal workers, and AFGE's work to protect them: youtu.be/o9-sZIXALDI?...
Secrets and Ties: it looks like Federal Reserve might get… more reserved under Chair Apparent Kevin Warsh. My latest for @bloomberg.com featuring the great @claudia-sahm.bsky.social and John Cochrane 🎁 🔗 in bio. #economy #federalreserve #jeromepowell
Another exciting week in Ottawa, with the announcement of a national conversation on men and boys’ health, as well as the passing of the Budget Implementation Act. Looking forward to the week ahead in Spadina—Harbourfront!
Find Conduit Crystals fast in Subnautica 2: exact locations, depths, Tadpole routes, tools, and farming loops to stockpile crystals. Now!! Guide: haplogamingchef.blogspot.com/2026/05/subn... #Subnautica2 #Subnautica #Gaming #SurvivalGame #Underwater #GameGuide #PCGaming #ConsoleGaming #IndieGame
The finch gang for breakfast. Squirrel in the background.
Isaac Hayes - Theme From Shaft https://www.facebook.com/reel/951786903766398 #BlackHistory365 #OnThisDay #IsaacHayes #Shaft #AcademyAwards #BlackExcellence #FilmHistory #MusicHistory #BreakingBarriers #TheEnglandManor
We keep getting told that Americans are too divided to agree on anything. But is that actually true? Let’s talk about it… 🧵(1/3)
ABS confirmed in #Rays at #Orioles (Top 10). Adley Rutschman challenged the ball call on Rico Garcia's pitch to Oliver Dunn. Ball confirmed. HP: Ryan Additon | Upheld 54.0% (34/63). Result: Oliver Dunn walks. Chandler Simpson to 3rd. Jonathan Aranda to 2nd.
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Design and Engineering Technician, St John's Leatherhead. Closes: 09/06. https://shrbrt.jobs/e3hn5z. #independentschooljobs #surreyjobs #teachingjobs @hmc-schools.bsky.social
【 𝚘𝚏𝚏𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 】✦ TYSM FOR WATCHING!Worked on MORE ART grind for the deboo in 2 weeks, good progress (sketch) on a simple spinning animation I want to make for my streams going forward. Had @hachiart.bsky.social joined me once again! Yay ^w^ ˖⁺‧₊˖ 𓆩🌎𓆪 ˖₊‧⁺˖
Hear directly from youth canvassers about their experience door knocking in California CD-45! Rep. Derek Tran won by a narrow margin of 653 votes last cycle — which means every conversation counts. Help protect the district and sign up to canvass at the link in our bio 🔗 #bluewave
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PLEASE ALSO BE FEARLESS in REJECTING the antisemitism rising among @usprogressives.bsky.social, as BOLDLY as *Muslim* PA state senator Sharif Street continues to do on the campaign trail for PA03!
Local bus services could be at risk because of rising fuel costs linked to the Middle East war. I asked the Minister how the Government can protect them as this crisis unfolds
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You DO know Pam Bondi won't tell the truth or will only provide carefully scripted, spoon fed answers in testimony...right?
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As Americans struggle financially, Trump's promise to pardon all January 6th insurrectionists, including those who attacked police, is slammed. Families of officers like Harry Dunn and Daniel Hodges speak out against rewriting history. #January6th #Trump #PoliticalNews #OfficerSafety
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Aspie Unscripted: Happy Pride Month, pride is under attack from right-wingers. #aspie #unscripted #asd #autism #disability
Third error of the game for the #Cubs allows William Contreras to steal 2nd and 3rd #ThisIsMyCrew
This claim is 100% weapons grade bullshit. Another Fox "News" host that's full of shit...
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