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.

Embracing Putin while withholding critical support for Ukraine makes us look like a feckless friend and partner. And making allies purchase weapons just to reroute them to Ukraine? That isn’t leadership—it’s immoral.

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 honestly can't believe this war has not ended yet.

A year ago, I wrote about being a liberal internationalist in the era of Trump’s illiberal nationalism. You can read that essay, and many more like it, on my Substack: McFaul's World. michaelmcfaul.substack.com

Strength isn’t isolation. It’s partnership. At the Munich Security Conference, I’m talking about why alliances make us stronger and safer. Join me at the MSC Bookstore (18:00–18:30) as I discuss these themes + more from my book Autocrats vs. Democrats: www.amazon.com/Autocrats-vs...

I don’t remember Trump talking about military action against Iran on the campaign trail. Or Venezuela. Or Greenland. The disconnect between Trump's actions abroad and how most Americans want the U.S. to act in the world is deeply troubling

NATO is for mutual defense, not a blank check for fighting other people’s wars. Its essence is prevention, not intervention. The alliance was designed to deter conflict, not to seek it out.

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

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

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.

The U.S.-Iran ceasefire reportedly included Lebanon, but Israel has continued its attacks there. Wednesday was the deadliest day since the attacks began March 2. “Strikes brought down entire buildings that were packed with people,” says @ramzikaiss.bsky.social of @hrw.org in Beirut.

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Hangul was created in 1443 by King Sejong the Great and published in 1446 to make reading accessible to all. Its scientific design mirrors speech sounds, making it one of the world’s easiest writing systems to learn. #KoreanCulture #ACMA

A tour of LAPD Valley Dispatch & meeting the people who answer the call during times when we need help the most! Thanks for showing me around to learn about your operations & sharing your ideas on policy. And THANK YOU for all you do to keep 🚨 #SD20 & our first responders safe!

This is how the Arsenal players reacted to being Premier League Champions! 🏆🥳

Spent - casiomtb from 4th album Men... dreadful 4 track version but i could never get it right and gave up. Actually completely re-recorded as 'Perfect' (though it isnt but its a lot better) for next album, hopefully released later in the year if things go according to plan #rockmusic #bedroommusic

The children of immigrants are often thrust into the role of helping their families navigate government services. This is Karla Lopez Owens' story, too. Turns out she's been preparing her whole life for a role like County Clerk and Indianapolis needs someone like her.

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Mets win! PHEW!

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Demonstrant "Nederland wordt helemaal omvolkt, dat woord mag je niet gebruiken." Markuszower: "Van mij wel hoor, we worden omgevolkt, dat is gewoon zo." #AIVD ziet de complottheorie als kenmerk van rechts-extremisme. De term is ook verbonden aan nazi-Duitsland en antisemitisme.

Bo Bichette has hit two-run home runs in consecutive plate appearances. It's his first multi-homer game with the Mets.

You haven’t heard the part that changes everything yet.

Stephen Colbert is the rare leader people will follow anywhere.

Women Empowering Women: #hairy #underarms #natural #body_positivity #Filipina 🇵🇭 #empowering_women

Happy 75th birthday to Jonathan Richman. Here's That Summer Feeling

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Why Irish People Joke At Funerals ☘️ Some families go silent during hard times. Others somehow become funnier. In many Irish families, humor was never just entertainment. It was emotional survival. #IrishHistory #Ireland #IrishCulture #IrishAncestry #FamilyHistory #history #survival

🇬🇧 OF star Bonnie Blue announced she's having a baby shower, which sounds completely normal... Until she explains she's turning it into another opportunity to have sex with a bunch of random strangers What is wrong with her?? I feel so sorry for the poor

Capping insulin costs at $35 has broad, nationwide bipartisan support, and my INSULIN Act would do just that. With cosponsors from 11 states and counting, I'm committed to getting this passed. Let's keep building momentum and pass this bill.

🎾 #Tennis #RolandGarros The Champions League Final has been over for about an hour and the Tennis commentators on World Feed are still talking about (and showing) the fireworks in a break between sets in the Faria vs Tiafoe match ... :)

Deberían castigarlos por burlarse de las personas mayores. 😡

In einer der letzten @funfactsde.bsky.social Sendungen bezeichnet die Comedienne Anna Bartling (die zudem einen Master-Abschluss in klinischer Neuro-Psychologie hat ☝️) unsere Bundesarbeitsministerin (et Bärbel'sche) als "Bärbel Bastard". Chapeau! 🎩 👉 tube.funfacts.de/w/ky8kbYKfkg...

With less than 24 hours to go before snowfall is expected across Maryland and beyond, MCM freelance reporter, Cristinia Caicedo Smit has the info to keep you prepared. From prep tips to snow shoveling hazards, stay tuned to MCM for more storm coverage. #MoCosnow #mymcmedia

#senate #trump #explore #fyp #BreakingNewsUSA Full story: https://jqjo.com/2026-05-17/us/Politics/en/bs/Washington-Senate-blocks-Trump-backed-White-House-funding/1278901

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The UK media may be obsessed with the local elections, but our Healthcare Roundup newsletter digest stays focused on the news that shapes the health tech market. This week: the NHS starts to feel the impact of the US bombing of Iran and a French company buys a UK GP IT challenger. bit.ly/42UN0Bz

Now for something completely different, mucking around with #godot to use my Joystick / Throttle I dug out from many years ago. #screenshotsaturday

Janitor Who I didn’t get my Ph.D. that’s why my TARDIS is red. mattysparadigm.org/janitor-who/

The healthcare crisis didn’t appear overnight. Letting subsidies lapse while prioritizing donor-funded projects shows how deeply upside-down our system has become. People need care, not political theater. @drhaydeebrown.bsky.social @sonyasloanmd.bsky.social @meidastouch.com

El primero que cae... jajaja... mínimo en el Tomodachi cargo pegue... #Videojuegos #Nintendo #TomodachiLife #Switch2

Another closed-door vote. Another win for special interests. Ryan Alter and Council chose a costly 40-year fossil fuel future for Austin. #DavidForATX

Fun fact: in my early days as musician, I taught myself by making remakes of video game music I liked. ☺️ I still do that sometimes, like I did with this piece from The Legend of Zelda - Spirit Tracks! 🚂 [ #zebbeats | #music | #zelda | #legendofzelda | #soundtrack ] ⬇️ full video on YouTube ⬇️

LET’S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Gavin Newsom: “How this ends American people stand up” #gavinnewsom #wethepeople #protest #fightback #nokings #notyrants #nodictators #removetrump #arresttrump #arrestmusk

Kevin Roberts, from the state of Louisiana, got his Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD in the Kinship of African Americans, then became the Mastermind behind Project 2025. 🧵

Tonight, stairs will be the least of our worries... Our mini #ResidentEvil block is finishing with the first of tonight's overnight runs here at #UKSGGreen26, as marphoria takes on an item and enemy randomiser of Resident Evil HD Remaster! Watch the chaos unfold live at twitch.tv/uksgmarathon

One on one with Ja'Kobi Lane. As intriguing a non-first round WR as the Ravens have had in a long time. Pete Gilbert has the full story tonight at 11 on WBAL-TV 11 News!

Hunting for diner for them babies, no doubt. Takes a lot of food to feed them babies. Look at the size of them!

Today is the day to cast your vote in the 2026 primary elections! Polls are open 6am-6pm. Find a voting location near you at IndianaVoters.com. #madvoters #getmadindiana #mutuallyassureddemocracy #vote

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I'll take them.

Ed Davey is right to boycott Trump’s state banquet. The suffering in Gaza cannot be ignored. Trump has the leverage to bring peace - and Keir Starmer must urge him to act.

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“Hudson Williams being iconic at the Canadian Screen Awards” via iheartradioca

OMGzine 𝕏🔁 @Ro_Kolar2@twitter.com: 🏮Moje největší obavy v geopolitice: 4. Bělorusko se zapojí do války a NATO nezareaguje 3. Rus bude chtít uzavřít mír, Evropa postupně začne uvolňovat sankce a rozjede byznys, nepotrestaný Rus si nechá tu část UA co má teď a […] [Original post on zpravobot.news]

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