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.

Trump's adviser calls surging credit card spending proof the economy is thriving. Debt isn't a sign of a booming economy, it's often a sign of struggle. Are Americans truly flourishing, or just trying to keep up?

Democracy doesn't run itself. 🇺🇸 Poll workers are the front line of free and fair elections and we need more people willing to step up and defend democracy. Find out if you're eligible in your state 👇 www.country1st.com/poll_workers

Our veterans who swore an oath to the Constitution are drawing a clear line: the Armed Forces are not a political tool. Stand with them at reveilleandrally.com

The facts: SNAP fraud is under 1% & able-bodied adults are already required to work. $300 billion in cuts means one thing: taking benefits people earned. That's not fiscal responsibility. Thank you, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet for speaking the truth.

Since our launch of Reveille & Rally, millions of Americans have opened their eyes to the real role of the Guard. It's simple: serve the country, not a party. When that line blurs, we all pay the price. Help us keep it that way. reveilleandrally.com

Accountability is under pressure this week. When the systems that hold power accountable start going quiet, we have to get louder. Stay informed and stay engaged. The news cycle moves fast, but some of these stories deserve a second look.

No partisan loyalty, no fear, no favor, just an unwavering commitment to the rule of law and doing what's right. In a time when democracy needs defenders, Jack Smith's dedication to facts, justice, and principle reminds us what public service is truly about.

Insiders are cashing in on this presidency in ways we've never seen before. Better contracts. Tariff carveouts. Suspicious trades placed minutes before market-moving tweets. White collar prosecutions at an all-time low. The swamp wasn't drained. It was expanded.

The news didn’t slow down this week, and we broke it down for you. The DOJ is deleting Jan. 6 records, Iran is threatening retaliation after fresh U.S. strikes, Ken Paxton ousted Cornyn in Texas, federal workers may soon be forced to sign NDAs, and more. Take a closer look at what happened.

Pam Bondi & Donald Trump are being dishonest with the American people. Bondi's OWN DEPARTMENT published a report on violent right-wing extremism and wiped it when Donald Trump said that political violence is only a problem on the left. Restore the data and keep Americans safe.

To our listeners and supporters around the world: thank you for sticking with us this past year. We’re excited about what’s ahead and can’t wait to keep going with you. #TheBlackPaper

A Palestinian girl cries after seeing a photo of her grandmother and aunt held as hostages by Israeli soldiers. Zionists are Satan's Chosen Terrorists.

A 2nd 5-star Goodreads review for my touching MM romance, Bridging The Gap (The Potter's Choice 2) 🥰 This book is the second in The Potter's Choice series. The first in the series is Brady's Choice. Bridging The Gap: mybook.to/bridgingthegap #mmromance #bookreview

Resistance is praised in history books—unless you're Palestinian. Dyab Abou Jahjah, co-founder of The Hind Rajab Foundation, exposes the hypocrisy: resistance is a reaction to violence, not the cause. No justice without consistency. Watch: youtu.be/xXR2T_GWHLs #Palestine #Gaza #Resistance

Americans are struggling under higher grocery, housing, utility, and health care costs. The President promised to bring down prices on “day one,” but they continue to go up under this Administration.

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar is live-streaming tours inside government ministries to expose the legacy of Viktor Orbán. The broadcasts reveal lavish state halls and reignite public fury over massive renovation costs at the expense of the hungarians who are poor now

📎 Tarihte Bugün Bir milletin kaderi değiştiren Bandırma Vapuru, saat 23.00 sularında İnebolu'ya vardı. (17 Mayıs 1919) #BirlikNET #TarihteBugün

Serving legs for days… but who’s counting? 😉 👠 #footfetish #legs #legsfetish

#OTD in 2014, Gareth Bale helped Real Madrid win their 10th European Cup as they finally overwhelmed arch-rivals Atletico Madrid in a compelling Champions League final in Lisbon. 🇪🇸 Real Madrid 4-1 Atlético Madrid 🇪🇸 #UCL #ATMRMA | May 24, 2014

🇬🇷 Το δικό του μήνυμα προς τους Έλληνες του εξωτερικού έστειλε ο Akylas λίγες ώρες πριν τον μεγάλο τελικό της Eurovision, ζητώντας για τελευταία φορά απόψε την καθοριστική βοήθειά τους. 🎥 akylas #iefimerida #akylas #eurovision2026

Weekly Top 5 on pragprog.com: 1️⃣ Programming Clojure 2ed 2️⃣ Common Sense Guide to AI Eng 3️⃣ Process Over Magic-Beyond Vibe Coding 4️⃣ Eloquent Ruby 2nd Ed 5️⃣ Clojure Brain Teasers - @alexmiller.bsky.social @ramtop.bsky.social @russolsen.bsky.social

The average trucking company owner underfunds their business by $75,000 per year. That's not a stat. That's the real cost of not knowing your funding options. 🚛 We have 40+ programs built specifically for trucking: Equipment loans. Working capital lines. Fuel programs. Fleet expansion.

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Let’s be honest — some 9-to-5 folks making more money than half these “CEOs.” 😭 You got a title, they got benefits. 🎥 Full clip here https://www.youtube.com/live/yO62l9kz17Q?si=Z-oSZDdFAi8HCwcH #UntraditionalEntrepreneur #TruthHurts #BusinessTalk #CEOReality

Hey guys, guess who... it's Kamiyu comin' through! #tjpw #wrestleUNIVERSE ➡️ wrestle-universe.com

Sinn Fein TD, David Cullinane peaks to Áine on Irelands stance on #neutrality and #defence 📺You can catch the re-broadcast of #RTETWIP on RTÉ One at 11pm

This week on Unholy: Yonit talks about the true main obstacle to a Palestinian state.

Such a pathetic asshole and compulsive liar. Cant wait till he and negative lies disappear, but tbh, I think he’ll trun around and announce a 3rd bid for President once he loses the primary.

#mentors #professors #thankyou #stem #science

🔴 Ukrainian gymnast protests at European championships. During the European junior championships, a Ukrainian athlete covered her ears and eyes in protest as the Belarusian national anthem played, following the decision to permit Russian and Belarusian gymnasts to compete under their national flags

Analog Alchemy. Some pencil tests from the hand drawn animated short film I’m working on. ©️2025 Randall Kaplan #darkart #horrorfilm #animation #handdrawnanimation #shortfilm #penciltests #handdrawn #traditionalanimation #darkartist

Mosques are asking worshippers to pray in shifts, as authorities issue threats against congregations https://aje.news/0tgqnz

Your website might look great… but is it generating leads? Most businesses invest in design, not conversions. Result? Low engagement. No leads. At YES IT Labs LLC, we build websites that convert visitors into customers. 📞 calendly.com/yesitlabs/pa... #WebsiteDevelopment #LeadGeneration

You know what they say about guilty consciences…

When the Killers sing Mr Brigjtside to a Buffalo crowd. Come on Arsenal!!

Trump's lizard brain is definitely not doing multi-dimensional chess.

For the unhoused, the elderly, and people inside prison without AC, heat can be deadly. FJI is in court pushing for better conditions in Florida prisons. Our housing advocacy work fights to make sure no one is forced to face the heat outside without options. Learn more at linkin.bio/fji

Yazi oder Nnn welcher Terminal File Manager https://www.pixeledi.eu/freebies?link=188 Yazi oder nnn im Vergleich fuer schnellen Datei Workflow im Terminal. #yazi #nnn #terminal #linux

Appreciated. I have no animosity towards Patriots fans. Greg Roman, on the other hand...

🗣️🇨🇦 @trueeager.bsky.social introduces a new political term: “Smith-Speak” 👀🔥 When the message changes depending on the audience 😳 Full episode ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogzV... Like, share & subscribe 🦫 #cdnpoli #DanielleSmith #Alberta #abpoli

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Mentor Project Manager Ruth has pulled on her walking boots and headed into the Hereford countryside to help clock up the miles in our Team 100 Miles in May challenge. Every mile we complete helps to raise vital funds for our pioneering peer mentoring programme. Donate today: buff.ly/cLw9YBj

Today, I spoke about the National Day of Mourning for workers. No worker’s life should ever be the price of doing business. We owe the dead our grief, and the living our courage to act. Watch here: youtu.be/PEpcX76PMAo?... #DayOfMourning #Nanaimo #BCPoli #workplacesafety #labour

🐺Zwei Legendäre Jedi und ihr Weg zu Kriegshelden Aufzusteigen inmitten der Klonkriege 🙃 Der Eintritt ist frei allerdings betreten auf eigene Gefahr! www.twitch.tv/silvariusplay #silvariusplay #letsplay #livestream #maythe4thbewithyou

So, when will I stop masking? I don't actually need to answer that fully here. There are lots of ways the future may be better. Maybe because we get our act together and work for it. Everybody Knows That We're Not Over (original)

"It’s perfect for a five-minute break: just long enough to slot in a few pieces and reset your brain." In this week's instalment of our anniversary blog series, Dr Jo Garrett explores the enduring (and sometimes infuriating) tradition of the Centre jigsaw. www.ecehh.org/news/15yrs-p...

💥🏀Lakers lose by 30 to Cavs - JJ Redick’s🌭post game press conference…. #Lakers #clevelandcavaliers #jjredick #LebronJames #lukadoncic #comedyvideo

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Kicking off Pride Month today at the Greater Whittier LGBTQ+ Center with a Pride Flag raising ceremony at 10:30. Come join as we celebrate a month dedicated to visibility, equality, and most importantly— love 🏳️‍🌈

Last week parliament voted to cut down our protest rights. Listen to our chief executive Asad Rehman speak about the attack on democracy at the @pscupdates.bsky.social rally. #righttoprotest #protestrightsUK

What TV series still entertains you, no matter how many times you've watched

“They kicked him unconscious on the sand, and as I’m coming up to them, they also had him hog-tied. It was disgusting.” Read more: https://www.khon2.com/hawaii-crime/north-shore-teen-attack/ 

📹 Gallardo, sobre la creación del puesto: “La teoría de la acusaciones es no entender ni conocer la administración local”. "Se pretendía coordinar la ingente cantidad de actividad de los alumnos” y “que se pudiera disfrutar de su talento en la provincia” social.elpais.com/p3b0a

Toretsk. Another town in Ukraine that Russia has turned to ash and ruins. ​Russians who claimed to have come to "liberate" Donbas are only liberating it from life itself.

Excerpt from White Tiger (Belyy tigr; 2012). The film ends with Hitler saying, "But we simply found the courage to carry out what Europe dreamed of doing. They never loved the Jews!" This has an awful ring of truth—& a reason Europe loves Israel today no matter what: it doesn't want the Jews back.

Interesting tactic from Serbia

This happened in #GreenvilleSC #InCaseYouMissedIt 🔔: A long-standing nonprofit in the Upstate benefiting struggling families kicked off their annual summer feeding program. It’ll run through August and serve 1200+ meals a week across 27 sites. #UpstateCircleofFriends #summerfoodprogram #donatenow