Big Pharma is the #1 lobby in America. $391M on federal lobbying in 2024, more than any industry. 1,817 lobbyists, 3.4 per member of Congress, funding both parties. The result? Americans pay 2.8x for the same drugs, inside a system with no federal price controls. Follow @politikhq for the receipts.

Three big moves in five days in Washington. The Supreme Court reversed a lower court on speech rules for immigration judges. The Pentagon is cutting its NATO combat commitments by up to half. And the White House weighed a 60-day Iran ceasefire. Swipe through, then follow @politikhq.bsky.social

The longest agency shutdown in US history just ended. 🏛️ After 76 days, Congress funded most of DHS. TSA, FEMA, the Coast Guard, and Secret Service are back online. ICE and CBP were left out. Track it all with Politik. Follow @politikhq.bsky.social 🇺🇸 #DHS #Shutdown #Congress #Politics #TSA

🇺🇸 Dick Durbin, Democrat of Illinois, is retiring after 29 years in the Senate 🏛️ 21 years as Whip ⏰ 235 judges confirmed ⚖️ Author of the DREAM Act and Durbin Amendment 📜 In 2026, Illinois opens its first Senate seat in a generation 🗳️ Follow @politikhq.bsky.social #Durbin #Senate #DREAMAct #Politik

The most expensive House primary in history just ended. That's the THIRD biggest thing that happened in DC today. → Massie loses his Kentucky seat → Senate votes to advance limits on Iran war powers → IRS barred from auditing Trump's prior taxes @politikhq.bsky.social

You've seen his name in the headlines. Maryland's senior senator has spent 35 years on the ballot. This deep dive breaks down his full record and how he got there Know your senator. Download Politik on the App Store! #ChrisVanHollen #Maryland #USSenate #Politics #Politik

The President just signed an order that could change how you vote by mail this November 🗳️ Here's what it does, who's fighting it, and why experts say it may not hold up in court before the midterms 🇺🇸 Follow @politik #MailInVoting #2026Midterms #Politik

$140 billion. By a margin of one vote. 💵 The Senate just unlocked up to $140B in new deficit spending for ICE and Border Patrol. Two Republicans crossed. Every Senate Democrat opposed. House votes next. May 15 committee deadline. Follow @politikhq.bsky.social 🏛️ #BudgetResolution #Congress #Politik

The Iranian Parliament has introduced a bill proposing a $50 million dollar state funded bounty for the killings of Donald Trump, Netanyahu, and Brad Cooper, the US CENTCOM Commander, and other US and Israeli officials for the killing of their former supreme leader, calling it “reciprocal action.“

I didn't mean to wake you - Casiomtb (4) Track 1 from 5th casiomtb album: 200m: Ambient Music in a 9v World Volume 1. Recorded live with casiotonemt46 > Halogen #Microcosm. Slightly connected to a book i wrote called Forgotness about a flooded world #casiotone #electronicmusic #darkambient #climate

Tanukikoji shopping Street, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan #Japan #Nippon

☢️ Catastrophe at Chernobyl, election elation in South Africa and Prince puckers his way to the top. It's Time Rewind for April 26th. 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more. www.youtube.com/@timerewind #ukraine #disaster #southafrica #democracy #prince #onthisday #history

#NYSOM ALWAYS #KNICKS #KnicksSky #KnicksBlueSkies

Les médias ukrainiens rapportent l'arrivée de "Orekhnik" dans la région de Bila Tserkva, dans la région de #Kiev. outre, les systèmes de surveillance de l'ennemi détectent des lancements de missiles X-101 depuis des avions Tu-95MS.

⌛ Evidence found of Neolithic beaver hunting 👉 Archaeologists have found ancient traces of beaver hunting in Germany. In the German town of Alsleben, they discovered remains of beavers that were likely caught for their... 🔗 whyrwe.com/@26/0507-2019 #️⃣ #whyrwe #factuallyfun #history

Numero uno, West Final. Plenty of jam in the building! #StanleyCupPlayoffs

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Double life, double trouble! 🌒🗡️ Dive into Delia's world where justice & vengeance collide. Ready for the thrill? Link in bio to explore! 📚✨ #TheAssassinsHeart #ThrillerReads #BookTok #MysteryLovers

#maga #trump #health

Howwwwdy folks and welcome to Wolfy Wednesday, howl and make it a howwwwling good day.

Facing Giants: The Enemy Within 🏹💡 Let's explore how self-awareness can tip the scales in your favor. #DavidVsGoliath #SelfReflection #GeneValentino #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #ChangeStartsWithUs 🔗 Visit our website for more info: https://genevalentino.com/

It takes more than just your hair… 💔

Collab with Alaina Schwechler. We talked about what's broken and who's actually willing to fix it. Watch.

Orgull de campiones, orgull de ciutat 💙❤️

I'm watching #ZhanZhaoAdventures and the fight choreography is fantastic but I'm lost with the plot. I think if you're not familiar with the source material you'll struggle to keep up with the exposition dumps. Luckily the charming leads and kickass wuxia moves are still hella entertaining #cdrama

The NIO ET9, known as the “dancing car,” amazed everyone with its advanced suspension as it was seen dancing to beats at the Beijing Auto Show. #nioet9 #China #AutoShow #beijing

Ebola update

Shoutout to Evan Roderick for finally not playing a cop. It’s a Christmas miracle! We love to see it. 👏🎄 Our full review of A Make or Break Holiday is out now — listen or watch at DecktheHallmark.com 🎧📺

The Advertising Regulatory Board has upheld a #FossilAdBan complaint against CNG Holdings and NGV Gas over claims describing compressed gas as “clean”, “green”, "environmentally friendly”, “sustainable” and “the fossil fuel of the future”. #fossiladban #stopgreenwashing #climatejustice

The Minister claims he’s listening to parents, but the facts speak for themselves. Funding for special edu staff is going down—leaving kids without the access and support they deserve—but somehow this govt can find $5 billion to spend on allowing private jets to land on Toronto’s waterfront. #onted

from Radio Jornalera NJ: @govmurphy.bsky.social spoke with protesters in Parsippany, NJ, about the bills that are still waiting on his desk and are urgently needed to protect immigrant communities. ❓ What else does it take for the governor to step up and deliver? www.instagram.com/reel/DTqdVHp...

He said he doesn't think about Americans. Believe people the first time they tell you who & what matters to them. #Trump #Politics #MAGA #America #PoliticalCommentary #News #CurrentEvents #USA #Election2026

3/3 in cities across the country! 📣Our free community event will be rescheduled — but the Fitness Court is available to you now!👟 Post your questions in the comments and hope to see you there soon! 😅 #Boston #MaldenMA #Community #Outdoors #NationalWalkingMonth #NECHV #VeteranSupport #Healthequity

A 7-star luxury resort, the most luxurious hotel worldwide, is located in the Maldives. ✨💕🌎 “Think *from* the end.” Neville Goddard

This menopause support formula helps ease hot flashes, mood swings, and daily discomfort so you can move through your day feeling like you again 🌸 Your comfort and confidence start here 👇 👉 Shop now at hersolace.com #MenopauseSupport #WomensWellness #HormoneBalance

🤖 SFGiants Luis Arraez drives in a pair 💪

Genius producers writing beats in their heads, no doubt.

Tarps off has taken over Oracle Park despite the Giants being down five

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

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Consumer News: February 19, 2026 A bad economy is a big win for Walmart. Amazon takes a news spot on top. Plus, tariffs don't seem to be doing much to bring down the trade deficit. #Walmart #Economy #Amazon #Tariffs

‘He was NOT born in Cuba. He does NOT know Cuba. He knows NOTHING about Cuba’ — Cuban FM on Rubio ‘He LIES. He lies on and on’ Rubio was approved by 100% of congress. 100%, and idiot blue MAGAts act like they have an opposition party in the US. #rubio #cuba #SaveCuba

What awesome gal-related ero products will you choose during our sale? Browse our new stock here: jli.st/3Vur4ca Sauce is Kaminaki Sekai no Kamisama Katsudou

Our newest episode is now available! #remembering Hollywood legend #WilliamHolden with his partner, twice Emmy-nominated actress Stefanie Powers, and our host Jeff Sammut. Listen on rememberingpodcast.com, your favourite podcast platforms, and visit whwf.org. #StefaniePowers

Die nominierten Autor*innen im aspekte-Video! 💫 Portrait von Ines Geipel, die mit ihrem Buch „Fabelland. Der Osten, der Westen, der Zorn und das Glück“ (S. Fischer) für den #DSP25 nominiert ist. Produziert von ZDF aspekte  Redaktion: Monika Unkelbach Kamera: Bernd Huß Schnitt: Jan Rehwinkel

Boston Commons and the British

Woah. Vaughn Grissom hits a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning to put the Angels on top in Detroit. Grissom has three hits and six RBIs tonight.

Snapback Sunday In our third episode, we talked about Oolong, Yamcha, and Pilaf, and delved into the inspirations and backgrounds of those characters. Here's what we had to say about Oolong. Of course we made sure to talk about how he looks like Chairman Mao. Check out the full episode for more!

First Look: Focker In-Law The full trailer will be out tomorrow

By somalisnaps As Trump walks into the room with Xi Jinping, chaos suddenly erupts The cameras keep rolling as a heated confrontation breaks out behind the scene “Get the f*ck out of here!” could be heard before a physical struggle followed. THE FOOTAGE IS GOING VIRAL ONLINE!

FLASH FLOOD WARNING for southern Lancaster county and far western Chesterfield county in South Carolina until 5:30pm. 1”-2” of additional rain is likely, on top of the 1.5”-3” that’s already fallen. Turn around, don’t drown! @wbtv.com #NCwx #SCwx

The Israeli flag and the Golani Brigade flag are on the buffer zone. Concurrently, our forces continue to conduct numerous attacks in southern Lebanon.

WTF!🤬

What skills would Mirra Andreeva like to borrow from other tennis players? "I would like to have volleys like Roger Federer. And I would like to have physical abilities like Carlos Alcaraz." 🗞️🗞️ www.thenationalnews.com/sport/tennis...

Jandira Feghali: "𝘌𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘴 𝘦𝘮 𝘞𝘢𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘰𝘯 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘥𝘦𝘧𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘥𝘰 𝘉𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘭, 𝘯𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘢 𝘴𝘰𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘢 𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘢" ✊🇧🇷

Events have been taking place in Los Angeles to mark what would have been Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday. Fans gathered at the Chinese Theatre to celebrate the enduring legacy of Marilyn Monroe, one of Hollywood’s most iconic stars. #VMNews

Failure is an integral part of the journey. You gain more insight from your losses than from your wins. Each failure serves as a lesson, and every lesson contributes to your growth. #FailureIsPartOfSuccess #KeepMovingForward #GrowthMindset #NeverStopTrying