It's been quite the week: $11B has been spent on the Iran war in 7 days, more Epstein files are released, our troops are under fire, and Hegseth has been blowing millions of tax dollars on luxury items. Check out the headlines to see what happened this week.

"I'm trying to figure out what issues I can work across the aisle and compromise. But I'm also thinking what are the issues where I should never compromise. Where I'm going to stand up for values I believe in." @slotkin.senate.gov This is what holding your values over party & donor lines looks like.

A record 4.5 million Americans are tapping their 401(k)s early, paying penalties just to cover basic needs as costs climb. The administration calls it a "booming economy," but when families can't make ends meet without raiding their retirement, something isn't adding up. Our people deserve better.

War threats, a last-minute ceasefire, Steve Bannon walking free, automatic draft registration, and Tucker Carlson calling out Trump. On top of that, NASA just broke an Apollo record. Take a closer look at what happened this week.

It's been a challenging week for America. Our reminder: true patriotism transcends party lines. It lives in our shared values. If you missed the headlines, here's our weekly roundup.

Former Special Counsel Jack Smith made it clear: Free speech is protected. Abusing power to undermine democracy is not.

Former Congressman @adamkinzinger.substack.com cuts through the myths and misinformation to reveal what the Second Amendment actually says and means for all Americans. For Democracies to survive, we must operate on facts, and Country First works to shine light on the truth and bring you the facts.

JD Vance entertaining the idea of sending an elected governor to Guantanamo Bay isn't bold or funny, it's violent rhetoric from the second highest office using his voice to intimidate. Political opposition doesn't make you an enemy. This is not leadership.

Kash Patel stood before journalists to defend himself against allegations of excessive drinking, then called the press 'fake news mafia.' That's not strength. That's someone who doesn't want to answer the question. Accountability isn't partisan.

How our president engages with the world reflects our values. The U.S. now gets 30% more for Venezuelan oil than Venezuela did before we captured Maduro. Was it ever about human rights, or just resources?

No confidence in this government! In less than 24 hours, there's a chance to get rid of this FF-FG government and bring about a #GeneralElectionNOW. Maximum pressure must be brought to bear. It seems Independent Ireland will be voting against the government this time, but will the Independent TDs?

Every entrepreneur and small business owner messes up at some point. I call those moments dirty unicorns 🦄. Part two of my favorite lessons shared by last year’s podcast guests on @yahoofinance.com's #TheBigIdea. #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship @warbyparker.bsky.social

Each year, we seek to share the story of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ and God's gift, which is the story of Christmas. Join us for a moment of devotion and scripture as we read Luke 2: 1-20, and reflect on this story of God's love. Praise to the Lord! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ONE AND ALL! 🎄 ✝️ ❄️ 🎁

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Memory turns red, erodes, and takes you over. New media art rooted in Japanese aesthetics. Traces of time accumulate and reshape the visible world. #takayukio #NYCArtist #NewYorkArt

When disabled people are killed by family members or caregivers, true crime often reframes the violence as “mercy” or caregiver stress, shifting sympathy away from the victim. Disability justice advocate @vilissathompson.bsky.social explains this narrative on B*tch, Listen. 🎧 New • Jan. 29, 2026

“If animals aren't safe from them, what about humans? How can humans be safe when the settlers attack animals?" Footage captured in the occupied West Bank shows Israeli settlers running over four sheep owned by a Palestinian shepherd on Sunday.

"Just having the support that I have." USC WR Makai Lemon talks about the biggest blessing he has had. #NFL #NFLCombine

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Stephen on the dance floor at last night’s wrap party 🎉

#India. Dad sold his car for his son’s education…and then…

Church people get this creepy look in their eyes and its weird

Amazing that the United States government, with all its resources and avenues of action, has a worse relationship with the government of Iran than I do.

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The problem of drug abuse in the United States is escalating; however, the U.S. government has been slow to take action to reduce domestic drug demand and strengthen controls over prescription drugs.

ESPN's Lisa Salters and Mike Breen salute Knicks C Mitchell Robinson for opening up about his mental health struggles this postseason. Salters: "Good for him for acknowledging that it's OK to not be OK, and that it's also OK to talk about it. We of course are wishing him nothing but the best."

Full Quinyon Mitchell mini movie on our YT 📺

¿Tiene batallas épicas? Sí. Pero su punto cómico le quita peso y la reduce a una película de monstruos zurrándose y ya.

WATCH: An ethics complaint filed against a DFL State Rep. following an Alpha News report; the Minnesota Paid Leave program draws complaints; and nonprofit spending doubles in Hennepin County.

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Opening Cinematic Video #NintendoSwitch2 #Yoshi #Gaming

Queer liberation is inseparable from anti-imperialism and freedom from exploitation. Working people are strong, but only when we stand together and refuse to let the capitalist class divide us! 🌈 ✊️ 🔥 #peoplespride #queerliberation #immigrantjustice #DSA #socialism

Baby Great Horned Owl checks out our cam!

Foraging or Fighting? How Food Became a Weapon in the Revolution

Bitter pill to swallow as it the takes the Gunners past the 90 minutes to fashion one decent chance and that was all it took for to take a narrow lead back to North London. The ties definitely not over. Sporting CP 0 Arsenal 1 Full time report 👇 outsideofthepride.blogspot.com/2026/03/spor...

Speaking of monster hunting… #indianacomiccon

Day three at Ithumba. Mwinzi, Toto and Natibu ended their evening with a rainy stroll home – and led the charge themselves. Mwinzi: implacable as ever. Natibu: already sizing up the herd. Toto: leaning on his Keepers as he takes it all in. Settling in beautifully.

You’re Using the Wrong Voice in Bed

Thanks to #Medicaid, Corinne, an individual on the autism spectrum, has a care attendant & a job coach to support her health & career — allowing her to live independently. But with Republicans in Congress threatening Medicaid cuts — how many people with disabilities could lose their independence?

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What makes a difference in cognitive rehabilitation? Professor Jim Jackson suggests Goal Management Training - non sexy, but effective! #longcovidtheanswers #longcovid  longcovidtheanswers.com

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Jewish settler intrudes Masafer Yatta settlement in the West Bank and violently assaults a Palestinian woman and her child, as well as their dog. 🤬

🇺🇸 The Tulsa Race Massacre was one of the most devastating acts of racial violence in American history. For decades, it was excluded from classrooms. When ‘Watchmen’ chose to open with it, the series did something radical: It made hidden history unavoidable. 📖 moviestohistory.com/why-fiction-...

He wishes he were that brave, but in reality he never leaves his bunker.

💞👻 Fangs for coming to the 1st ever VSpirits #Vtuber group #Deadlock collab led by @birdie-wirdie.bsky.social with me & @b00giepunk.bsky.social! Special fangs to them for the fun! 👻💞 🔴 We Raided @bunnibana.bsky.social! She's playing Marvel Rivals fright now! 🔴 👇🔗 Channels! 🔗👇 [ #TwitchStreamer ]

My new theory. Love Is Blind is actually Love Is MAGA. The show is now an experiment to persuade successful women to consider marrying MAGA men. And the experiment is going horribly for MAGA. #loveisblind #loveisblindnetflix #maga #manosphere

Huge news from Texas last night for Democrats – and Florida is next! If you believe in better, join me right now: https://davidjolly.com/

Palestine Action Germany, whose UK branch is classified as a terrorist organization, attacking a DSV Logistics office in Hamburg. They accuse them of supplying weapons for Israel's Elbit Systems. - possibly, these people are not Palestinian, right wing lunatics, however this isn't the way

Izabella Galindo, MPH (Epidemiology), reflects on how her time at UTMB SPPH sharpened her research interests in aging and correctional health. Izabella served as Vice President of the SPPH Student Association this past year.

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💥🏀BREAKING: Anthony Davis Update! #nba #anthonydavis #dallasmavericks #comedyvideo #parody

“We will tell a new story” – If successful, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's mainstream agenda and storytelling could reposition economic progressives as the dominant political force not just in America, but set an example for the world.

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I am running for Congress because I see the links between the violence that Palestinians face under Israeli apartheid and the violence Black communities face from American law enforcement. Our federal officials have achoice: invest in human suffering or invest in human dignity.

El portaaviones de la Marina de EE. UU. es una ciudad autosuficiente en el mar. Con más de 5,000 marineros y midiendo aproximadamente tres campos de fútbol, su funcionamiento requiere que todo el equipo, tanto arriba como abajo a bordo, trabaje perfectamente coordinado.

Cheers Debby!☕✨☕ Had a fun hike this am before heat. Hope you have a great NJ day!🏖 Bald eagle fly by!😍👏🤗

Your voice is your vote Register to vote by June 22nd to vote in the Arizona primary or check to make sure you are an active voter at my.arizona.vote/

Very mature and honest response but man I know she felt embarrassed 😭

In the days before Grindr and Instagram, the queer community sought solace in clandestine spots called Molly Houses. These havens, run by fearless figures like Mother Clap, provided support amidst oppressive laws. Discover Margaret Clap's inspiring role in 18th-century London! #LGBTQHistory #Pride