The question is not “Can institutions handle Trump?” We already saw the answer: only barely, and only because some people inside the room resisted him. Dr. Gartner raises the point that those people are gone.

A question about Iran, Israel, escalation, and possible strikes should trigger disciplined language. Instead, he makes the entire geopolitical situation orbit around himself in his typical authoritarian fashion.

“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.”
— George Orwell, 1984

America’s global power was built on confidence in U.S. rule of law, not just military might. That confidence has collapsed internationally, and the entire foundation of American prosperity has become fragile.

Musk told the Cabinet DOGE had briefly canceled Ebola prevention but fixed it “immediately.” Reporting, however, points to delayed testing, degraded samples, fewer health zones monitored, and former USAID officials saying the frontline warning system was dismantled. zurl.co/Udcf7

Introducing Washington Walk & Talk, a new video series from The Steady State offering short, expert-informed updates from D.C. on the warning signs of growing authoritarianism in America.

When detention facilities operate behind walls, the public has to rely on families, local officials, journalists, and protesters to force visibility. Delaney Hall is not just an immigration story. It is a rule-of-law story. Oversight is not optional.

Trump continues to upend the world order. For decades, U.S. Taiwan policy has been strategic ambiguity. But after the China summit, he’s publicly made that ambiguity less ambiguous, and not in Taiwan’s favor.

WSJ doesn’t bury the lede. “This payment deal is rotten.” It is. And the photo is perfect: Trump’s giant banner hanging over DOJ, a visual reminder of what Van Hollen says the department has become--not the people’s lawyer, but one man’s. zurl.co/T0PIs

Stephen Miller claims stopping fraud alone can balance the budget, but someone ought to ask for his math. Projected FY 2026 deficit: $1.9 trillion. GAO high-end annual fraud estimate, based on FY 2018–2022 data: $521 billion. That still leaves well over $1 trillion unpaid.

🌟 Welcome to AI 2026! 🚀 Explore the frontier of Artificial Intelligence and witness groundbreaking trends reshaping our world. From revolutionary breakthroughs to emerging tech, uncover the AI evolution setting new standards. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or just curious, join us to navigate

Chelmsford Firefighter Nick Spinale fell four stories out a window onto concrete while teaching a class at the state firefighting academy. https://www.wcvb.com/article/chelmsford-firefighter-nick-spinale-recovering-after-40-foot-fall/71273552 

🎵Running From I.C.E. part 1 – Feb 16 2026 - Portland ICE Facility Song by Tom Smith #filk Music: "Running On Ice" by Billy Joel tomsmith.bandcamp.com

Yes tell them the truth, our country is not fine. Tony

A very valid question for the MAGA base of voters 😳😳😳😡😡🤬

Josh and Erin Hawley want to return America to a "culture of life"—for fetuses. For pregnant people? Maybe not. Professor and Ms. Magazine contributor Shoshanna Ehrlich on the Hawleys' new post-Dobbs venture: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zsj...

A restaurant owner in Montreal confronted protesters harassing diners.

#wirvergessennicht #wirvergebennicht #lumpendemokrat

The Pentagon’s race to adopt AI without effective regulation poses serious — even deadly — risks. Congress must establish guardrails. Learn more in our report on the military and AI: bit.ly/4sJCA2S

🚨NEW MEDIA CLUB OUT NOW🚨 ITV & ITV Studios split would be good news for the whole media sector. Mark Browning, CEO of Zinc Media Group, on The Media Club with @mattdeegan.com ft. @manori-r.bsky.social. Listen & watch now: 📺 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0s-AwdxHJdQ 🔈 podfollow.com/themediaclub

New episode drop from Mr. Newberger’s AI Funnies. F’D TROOPS Episode 6: “PEACE CORRIDOR” Trump says the war will end shortly. Again. F’D Troops is just getting started. WATCH NOW ON PATREON $3 Sneak Peek Access or Subscribe: patreon.com/posts/159134...

⚽️ Goal by Joao Palhinha ⚪️ Tottenham 1-0 Everton 🔵 #PremierLeague #TOTEVE

This week’s startup news felt like a founder reality check. AI funding is still strong, but the biggest lesson is trust: clean numbers, clear governance, and real workflow value matter. SparkLaunch breaks it down for builders. #SparkLaunch #StartupNews #Founders #AIStartups

Exactly!!! And Obama deeply respected the American people, our troops, their families, and the sacrifices[ including the ultimate sacrifices] they made to preserve Democracy.

Early Rust compiler errors tried helping but often confused everyone. #rust #debugging #compiler

Two LSTMs worked, and I cannot believe it happened today. #deeplearning #lstm #debugging

Good Night! Sweet Dreams! Sleep Tight! Everything is gonna be alright! #goodnight #sleep #night #lullaby

🎥 EDGE VIZ (tracking data): Nazem Kadri scores for the Colorado Avalanche on a wrist shot (14:18 remaining in the the 3rd period). #GoAvsGo

Happy New Year from #AltumStrategyGroup! ✨ #HappyNewYear #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #Strategy #Success #Peace #NewBeginnings #AltumWave #finance #techonology #operations #hr #digital #governance #risk #innovation #ResponsibleTransformation

Today on #RTETWIP , Social Democrat TD Sinead Gibney shares her support for neautrality and discusses Irelands co-operation with NATO 📺You can catch the re-broadcast of #RTETWIP on RTÉ One at 11pm

Argentina lifted rent controls. Six months later, supply had grown by 184% and rental prices had dropped 40%. BC, Manitoba, and Ontario still have rent controls and could learn from this example. #Argentina #BCpoli #MBpoli #ONpoli

This is the most relaxing game I have ever seen - Carve moats, raise towers and walls, and embellish them - Customize your beach to your liking - Relax, there's no rush The game is called Sandcastle on Steam.

Preparations for tonight’s show are “very complete, pretty much” 🗯️ So Robert and Pippa will be back to make sense of another wild week of news “soon, very soon” Join us tonight ⬇️ 🔴9PM LIVE X & YouTube 📺1045PM ITV1 #Peston

A Ukrainian MiG-29MU1 dropped French AASM Hammer bombs on a Russian drone control post in a former sugar factory in Kursk Oblast's Tyotkino. Russia reportedly tried to set up another FPV workshop there. 📹 Telegram/Soniashnyk

MacFarlane: There is such a big difference between an agreement in principle and an agreement in reality. Anybody trying to navigate a chore list with their kids can tell you the difference between an agreement in principle and an agreement in reality

Seth Moulton just GRILLED Pete Hegseth on his disastrous campaign in Iran. This is what real accountability looks like.

Echo joins the Hero roster in the new Fear No Evil Expansion for Marvel Champions: The Card Game this summer, and she has more than a few tricks up her sleeves. If you haven't already seen our article on Echo, check it out on our website: www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2026...

Andrew Sissons of Nesta explains why political fears about shifting costs between gas and electricity are slowing electrification in the UK. #Electrification #EnergyPolicy #ElectricityPrices #UKEnergy

Auf Helgoland ziehen mittlerweile Wolken auf, ansonsten waren es bisher sehr schöne Tage hier und bei der Rock n Roll Butterfahrt. Heute ist der letzte Tag des Festivals - Schade 🤘

"Plug-in solar can be a cheap, quick, effective way of reducing your electricity bills," businessman and clean energy expert Chris Goodall told Times Radio. The government will relax rules on the self-installed panels, which can save up to £110 off consumer bills according to officials.

Your sandwich is your logo. Shopify brands obsess over fonts + founders. Sandwich shops obsess over flavor. If the product isn’t craveable, nothing else matters. Brand ≠ what you say Brand = what they taste and tell others Make a better sandwich.

First gold medal for America in Men’s Hockey since 1980! Blue was riveted and we’re all tearing up over here. LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Moving at one million miles an hour... 'Welcome To The Pleasuredome' was released as a single on this day in 1985 💫

This #EarthDay, remember that you have the power to help protect the people and places we love, whether it’s by taking action with us to hold polluting corporations and governments accountable or by planting native plants in your yard and garden to support local biodiversity in your neighborhood.

Oso Important Ep 14 - Beyond Darklands Jet Lag, forgetting your passport, and Nut is a Pup? Fomo is real…

Je hebt mensen die bewust kinderen krijgen en er dus eea over lezen. En je hebt mensen die kinderen nemen, en denken dat slaan een legitiem en goed middel is, kinderen te disciplineren.

Nature has reclaimed Tortura. In The Looter you play as a lone scavenger navigating its overgrown ruins, facing mutated horrors and dangerous strangers. Search, survive and uncover the dark secrets hidden beneath the roots. #WishlistWednesday #gamedev #indiegame

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Happy talk isn't going to fill gas tanks

Posting this here just in case people missed it. Courtesy of @mollyploofkins.bsky.social

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Liga Betclic Basquetebol 2025/26 - Meias-Finais (melhor de 5) Jogo 2 25/05 - 18:52 Sporting CP vs FC Porto – RTP 2

⭕Le #Hezbollah publie des images d’une opération menée le 27 mai 2026, visant un char Merkava de l’armée #Israélienne à la périphérie Sud de la localité de #Zawtar-Al-Charqiya, dans le Sud du #Liban, à l’aide d’un drone #FPV-Ababil.

I dunno this sounded funny in my head

I'm not sure how many are aware that this is happening. But we should be extremely concerned about this. We should not be integrated with the Israeli military. As a matter of fact, we should've cut Israel off decades ago. But right now, it's imperative to Americas survival.✂️✂️ #SheShed

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Mitch had the best reaction ever,lol