The U.S. Federal Reserve expects to cut rates once this year after leaving rates unchanged for a second straight time Wednesday.

The Senate has unanimously passed a measure to withhold its own pay during future government shutdowns. The resolution would block senators from getting paid whenever a shutdown affects one or more agencies. But like federal employees, they would get back pay once the government reopens.

Senate Republicans are requesting $1 billion to fund security improvements for President Donald Trump's White House ballroom. The money is attached to a broader measure they hope to pass this month aimed at funding ICE and Border Patrol.

WATCH: After two Oval Office meetings with Trump since becoming NYC's mayor, Zohran Mamdani says the two have a “productive relationship … that is also honest.” “I want to always be honest with the president and with the public about where those disagreements are,” he tells @amnanawaz.bsky.social.

Volunteers are trying to mark all of the estimated 7,000 Revolutionary War veteran graves in Ohio. The project is part of Ohio's 250th Commission, one of the 56 state and U.S. territory local planning groups formed for the anniversary. Judy Woodruff reports.

A new class of music legends is heading to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Phil Collins will enter this time as a solo artist. In 2010, he was inducted as part of the band Genesis. He will be joined by artists Sade, New Order, and Oasis, plus Luther Vandross and the Wu-Tang Clan, among others.

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died. He was 29.

Experts say despite the U.S. and Iran ceasefire largely holding, gas prices are unlikely to drop right away. Even when oil tankers can pass freely in the Strait of Hormuz again, energy production infrastructure in the Middle East will take months, if not years, to recover.

The nation's fertility rate fell to another record low last year. According to provisional data from the CDC, there were just over 53 births per 1,000 women of childbearing age in 2025. That is down from nearly 54 births the year before and continues a trend that dates back to 2007.

K-pop supergroup BTS has kicked off its reunion world tour after a nearly four-year hiatus. Tens of thousands of fans from all over the world braved the rain at Thursday's kickoff performance near Seoul. They head next to Tokyo before bringing their tour to North America.

Rep Jim McGovern (D-MA) when GOP pulled an Iran War authorization vote off the schedule

NBC Miniseries Interlude - Love Can Build a Bridge Recorded May 14, 1995 on WDIV/NBC 4 in Detroit, MI #NBC #miniseries #television #entertainment

Americans are getting crushed by rising costs, yet Trump is focused on his billion-dollar ballroom and $1.8 billion MAGA slush fund. Via @whitehouse.senate.gov

The Knicks are on a 12-0 run 💨 New York leads by 7 in Game 1!

This week's Stream Schedule (Week 19: May 18-24): M: Tier List Mondays, Mega Man Game Shuffler Tu: Metal Gear Solid W, Th: Wario World F, Su: Sharing with Shellshock

Mr. Met dressed as Din Djarin and Mrs. Met dressed as Bo-Katan Kryze today in celebration of “The Mandalorian & Grogu." Although he looks a bit more like Dark Helmet from Spaceballs than he looks like the Mandalorian.

This is our happy place, all our worries fall away when whenever we see the dogs here What is something that instantly makes life feel a little better for you? 🐾💚

Barbara O’Neill discusses Celtic salt and why she considers it a more natural “whole salt” compared to heavily processed table salt. 🌊 @thehealthyyhabitat #celticsalt #hearthealth #hydration #holistichealing #naturalremedies

A 37-year-old Seattle man allegedly threw a rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal in Maui and when confronted allegedly said “I don’t care, I’m rich. Fine me with whatever you want. I can pay for it.” He was detained and the case has been referred to federal investigators

It’s pretty clear that Australians are being price-gouged at the bowser. The Gov can’t just use Iran as an excuse, they should take action now to ensure prices are fair #auspol #politas

Democratic Senators are moving in the right direction with drawing a line at DHS funding — but they need to understand how to negotiate with extremists. Starting position should be: DON’T FUND ANYTHING until demands for accountability at ICE, BP, and DHS are met. #alexpretti #shutdown #minneapolis

Russians’ top 3 fears now? Constant economic problems, internet shutdowns, and Ukrainian strikes. 💥 In 2022, unthinkable; in 2026, reality. 20% fear Ukrainian drones and missiles, while the economy sinks #RussiaIsCollapsing #MakeRussiaSmallAgain #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦

அசைவம் சாப்பிடுவது அரசியலா? ஆன்மீகமா? மனித உடலின் ரகசியம் | பகவான் நித்யானந்தர்

Mohammed Amin al-Husseini... Mufti of Jerusalem, admirer of Hitler, collaborator with the Waffen-SS, supporter of the Holocaust, mentor to Yasser Arafat, and ideological father of the “Palestinians.”

Proud moment for the rabble.ca team 💛 Publisher Sarah Sahagian shares the news: rabble.ca has received 5 COPA Award nominations. Huge thanks to our readers, listeners, and community for making this work possible. @sarahsahagian.bsky.social‬

📺 Visualizando el swing de Wenceel Pérez utilizando tecnología de seguimiento de bate.

What would you rather have: another corporate, do-nothing Democrat, or a anti-war, rock and roll Democrat? My commitment is to the working people of this state. not corporations. Not Israel. Not billionaires. You. Support our campaign at heathhowardnh.com/donate #NHPolitics #NH01

Polis granting clemency to this POS is a slap in the face to Democrats

White House counterterrorism czar Sebastian Gorka says the administration will designate domestic left-wing radicals alongside cartels and jihadists as terrorists.

Just days before the TX primary election (3/3), Sen. John Cornyn tells me, “[the] Republican-held Senate seat is too valuable to gamble on somebody like the attorney general, Ken Paxton… he would jeopardize our ability as Republicans to hold on to the Senate seat.” @graydcbureau.bsky.social

I’m about to get into learning the violin, viola and cello all at the same time. I don’t read music, I’m just going to dive into and train on the techniques with a refined teacher. Give me 6 months. I got something for y’all.

🍁 GOAL | Jacen Russell Rowe Toulouse FC vs. AS Monaco, Ligue 1 April 25th, 2026 #CanMNT 🎥 Toulouse FC

Shinsaibashi Intersection Osaka Japan #Japan #Nippon

Who else has issues finding and booking events? 🔗 in bio for the ones who know.

How much is to much for a controller? The turtlebeach stealthultra high-end game changer or trash #game #gaming #gamingcommunity #pcgaming #xbox

Racist dumbfuck attacks a Muslim and gets knocked out with one punch. FAFO

Michael Tracey demands Julie K. Brown and Tara Palmeri to "bend down, pucker your lips, and plant a big fat kiss on my hairy, disgusting ass."

I'm having sex with my husband 💦 #nintendo #pokemon #disney #roythefox

Die Geisteskranken Teil 19 Die Klitoris des Tages 😀 Man riecht sie förmlich 😀

Governor Gavin Newsom has entered the chat 💯💯💯🎯

Former Toronto City councillor & MPP makes a good argument how Doug Ford’s airport land grab is a threat to our sovereignty. Remember nothing can be seized without Mark Carney’s approval: #onpoli #cdnpoli #topoli

👏 Fantastic job by Annarein Kerbert, LUMC, + Julian Pohl, Charité, at today's #networking session at #EASLCongress 👉 Is #alcohol-related #hepatitis in ACLF its own beast? 👉 Is systemic #inflammation the puppet master pulling #ACLF’s strings in booze-related hepatitis? Chair @rajivjalan.bsky.social

Que cambio! Al fin! :ablobaww1: "Hungría entregó una nota de protesta al embajador ruso, Yevgeny Stanislavov, por el ataque aéreo de Rusia contra Zakarpattia, región donde reside una importante minoría húngara. El embajador llegó al Ministerio de Asuntos […] [Original post on mastodon.la]

Is It Pawsible? Ep. 18: Taking A Disc Out Of Its Case #furry #fursuit #paws #fursuitmaker #challenge #Persona #P5

This video is the perfect encapsulation of the illegal, thuggish, unprovoked, violent conduct of ICE. Rep. @benniethompson.bsky.social, I trust that you and the House Homeland Security Committee will have interest in this.

That set point, for anyone who missed it (or wants to watch it over and over) #Wimbledon #tennis #Alcaraz

He was about to do something until I started filming 😂 #Christmas2025 #tuxedocats #cats

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They clearly want an America where everyone is made to be afraid to say anything bad about dear leader (just like they are!), while night & day he shits with impunity all over whoever and whatever pops into his twisted old toddler brain.

China publicly confirmed for the first time that AVIC engineers from the Chengdu Aircraft Design Institute gave on-site technical support to the Pakistan Air Force during the four-day war with India in May 2025. The admission aired on state broadcaster CCTV exactly one year on.

The Emperor didn’t send them for Yuanfang — he sent them for Di Renjie 👉more👉https://youtu.be/vMRqfpZPbs4 #direnjie #engdub #mysterydrama #cdrama #detectivedirenjie

Good morning, Liberty nation!

Far too many families have experienced the heartbreak of losing a loved one to gun violence. Francesco’s Law strengthens safe storage requirements and increases accountability for unsecured firearms, helping prevent gun violence and keep our communities safe (A.1962-B).

It’s like you can’t even not live in New York anymore! #newyork #taxes #realestate #news

Mountain View / SR-85 NB @ Porter Rockwell Blvd, HRR 🕒 12:44 AM - 1:42 AM MT 🌡️ 64°F | Clear 📍: 40.462580,-111.954130

🎙️ BALADO | La #rougeole, maladie infectieuse grave et parfois mortelle, se trouve aujourd’hui au cœur d’une inquiétante vague de #désinformation. Eve Beaudin en discute avec Pascal Lapointe de @sciencepresse.qc.ca . 👉 sciencepresse-detecteurderumeurs.transistor.fm/s4/33 🎧 #DétecteurDeRumeurs

Latinos conectaron jonrones Fin de semana 21. Oneil Cruz, Andy Pages, Willson Contreras, Rafael Devers, Miguel Vargas, Julio Rodriguez y Heriberto Hernandez fueron piezas claves para sus equipos. #OneilCruz #WillsonContreras #BeisbolVenezolano #BeisbolDominicano #MiraloAqui

🦆 Heigh-Ho, Heigh-Ho...

While filming the The Room (2003), the crew openly laughed at the chaos unfolding on set. At times, the laughter was so contagious that it caused the camera to “jump.”