Washington Walk & Talk: Congress has the power to check abuses in our executive agencies, but voters need to demand that oversight before unchecked power becomes autocracy.

A retainer is what you pay so someone is available when you need them. Trump is effectively putting a retainer on a political mob that has already proven it will act violently on his behalf.

If the war is over, why are we still negotiating the terms to end it? Authoritarian governments have to manufacture victory, deny reality, and demand the public accepts the fiction the government gives them.

Trump: impeach Bush for lying America into a disastrous Middle East war. Also Trump: launched an Iran war w/out a vote, offered 4 different justifications, and told Congress the War Powers Resolution doesn’t apply b/c hostilities have “terminated” on paper while forces and blockades stay in place

Authoritarians don't debate reality. They rename it. Trump just defined a “ceasefire” as “shooting in a more moderate manner.”

Trump’s OPM wants to impose NDAs across the fed workforce. It isn’t really about protecting “confidential government information.” It's about intimidation and making public servants think twice before exposing misconduct, waste, abuse, or criticism the administration doesn’t want the public to hear

“They turn out to be right” is the most troubling statement in this whole diatribe. After claiming he knows “very little about it,” he proceeds to endorse the idea that crimes committed on his behalf were not crimes at all, but righteous acts against a corrupt system. Unconscionable.

McCormick calling the Trump administration a “regime” before correcting himself is one of those moments where the truth accidentally walks into the room.

“Corruptor in Chief”: This isn’t an “interesting coincidence.” It’s corruption in broad daylight. Trump isn’t just bending government toward his own interests. He’s turning the presidency into a family-run monetized access scheme.

Hillary’s 2016 National Security Address reads like a prophecy. She called his ideas “dangerously incoherent… a series of bizarre rants, personal feuds, and outright lies.” In 2026, Truth Social IS the policy channel. Tariffs announced and reversed by post.

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З піснями та котиком у вишиванці кияни зустрічали сьогоднішній світанок.

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May 15, 1977: Julius Erving caps a 27-point first half performance with a reverse dunk in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. On the 76ers’ previous possession, Dr. J had stolen a pass and taken it in for a dunk. Erving finished with 37 PTS but the Rockets won, 118-115.

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You got hit with a $125 MILLION gas spike overnight. One day. Same commute—just higher cost. This isn’t normal. It’s a system squeezing you while politicians stay silent. Enough. #CA32 #ChrisAhuja #TrumpGasPrices

Civilians are paying the price of war. They must be protected at all costs. International humanitarian law is not optional. It must be respected by all parties, at all times. #NotATarget

Jack Perry & his vacuum cleaner weapons, man 😭😭 #AEWDoN

Sources suggest Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on Russia with around 190 drones. A partisan group claimed to have sunk a Russian Buyan ship. Fighting continues in Volchansk, Stepnogorsk, and Sumy regions. Zelensky… #Russia #Ukraine https://osint-signals.com/summary/693

Tens of thousands chanted “Russians, go home!” at yesterday’s anti-Orbán concert in Budapest’s Heroes’ Square ahead of Sunday’s Hungarian election.

McDonald: "We want to rename those into the Making Fraud Completely Unprofitable Unit -- MFCUU"

How Do Judges' Personal Views Affect Asylum Rulings? Tune in to this week's episode of UCL Uncovering Politics, where we hear from @benlauderdale.bsky.social, Professor of Political Science, and Judith Spirig, Associate Professor of Political Science at UCL. 🔗 Full episode: tinyurl.com/w8ueumbp

Where does this stop? Billions in subsidies, projects collapsing, and families hit with power bills as high as $784 a month. I’m calling for transparency and accountability — regional Australians shouldn’t be left paying the price.

💥 The #UnitedNations has ADDED #ISRAËL to its BLACKLIST of perpetrators of SEXUAL VIOLENCE in conflict zones. #Israël’s #UNambassador #DannyDanon CONFIRMED the move, calling it a “blood libel” ⁉️

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NodeXL isn’t just Twitter — explore networks everywhere 2 October : nuel.ink/3ShxWa #PhdChat #AcademicChatter #sociallistening

"It's lovely, yeah, it's real nice".  Today looks set to be May's hottest ever day on record, with temperatures passing 28 degrees in some areas. And the sunshine is forecast to last for a few more days. Our reporter Mairéad Cleary spoke to some people enjoying the sun. #VMNews

At Chazen Museum of Art in Wisconsin, each gallery will have a single “focus object” #midwestagendaartnews #curatorial #museum #chazenmuseumofart

Pakistani journalists gathered in London for a late-night meeting at #FlavoursPeriPeriChicken. #PakistaniJournalists #London

This is Spielberg’s second big Alien movie, some of us remember close encounters of the third kind. Look, I joke constantly about how we’re in quarantine because the aliens are scared of us, but the most probable solution to the Drake equation is that intelligence is a freak accident.

Massive upgrade on this 1940 All-American Comics #21. A major spine repair completely changed the look and stability of this book — stronger, cleaner, and presenting so much better than before. #TheComicBookPresser #ComicPressing #GoldenAgeComics #ComicBookCare #ComicBookGrails

YOONGI DOING BIG KITTY STRETCHES TO HOOLIGAN AND STILL BEING ON BEAT 😭

"I think he should have been Premier League player of the season." @Pschmeichel1 and @AnitaNnekaJones discuss the goalkeepers in today's final 🧤

finally realizing i don’t have to do everything the long way anymore #fyp #socialmediatips #creators #workflow #efficiency

Strong messaging isn't the same as truth telling. Neither is apparent sincerity. Today's Super Short Thought looks at 'The Rare Jewel of Christian Discernment'. (This needs to be said!) Check it out.

Watch the sunrise with me - Thursday May 28, 2026 - Ocean City NJ #OceanCityNJ #Sunrise #Beach #Zen #OCNJ

What does real transparency under Article 50 of the EU AI Act look like? In our latest TL;DR podcast, @joanbarata.bsky.social explains why labeling everything “AI-generated” can mislead users as much as it informs them. 🎧 share.transistor.fm/s/13d2ab8d 📺 youtu.be/kJ30hMlLpDg #AIPolicy #AIAct

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Manny Machado hits one off the foul pole for his 10th dinger of the year!

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Trump’s tariffs are illegal. #news #tariffs

"Guess how many Palestinians were killed? Zero." 🎙️ Hani explains how the Gaza Soup Kitchen adapted to extreme shortages by sourcing food locally and scaling operations despite deliberate restrictions on aid.  🎬 Full episode on https://sumudpod.com 📲 Follow @dredhasan | @sumudpod

WFP warehouses and supply chains are lifelines - moving food and assistance to where it’s needed most. Across mountains, rivers and valleys, we sharpen planning, boost efficiency and build local capacity so every dollar goes further. Hear from WFP's Shiella in #Zimbabwe👇

THE KRAKEN is out for revenge in Today's Turbo Tunnel! play here: play.google.com/store/apps/d... #TonisTurboTunnel #indiegame

Cavaliers HC Kenny Atkinson on tonight being a mental win: "Especially this group, we're trying to get over a hump. We're trying to get to the next level ... these are high pressure moments, you're down, you feel the crowd getting nervous. I think we took a step tonight."

My #1week1minute 🎥 👥 Productive Finance Ministers #ECOFIN @consilium.europa.eu on the response to the impact of the war in the Middle East. 🤝🏼 with @ec.europa.eu EVP @hennavirkkunen.bsky.social, Séjourné & Commissioner Zaharieva 🌍 Projects across Europe 🎉Happy #EuropeDay! #ProudToBeEuropean❤️

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JAYHAWKS MAKE HISTORY! @KUBaseball takes down Arkansas and heads to Supers for the first time ever 👏

MORGANTOWN MADNESS‼️ After a balk tied it, a HR gives West Virginia the lead over UK in a 5-run 9th!

RT @accnetwork: WHAT A TAG 😱 @GTBaseball

When the people speak, it's not our job to tell them they're wrong. Our job is to listen. We can advocate against it all we want, but once that ballot initiative passes, you've got to respect it. These guys don't respect it, and they don't respect us. Let's vote them out.

New episode out now! We’re excited to feature Tara Fickle, an expert in race and gaming. In this episode, we dive into ludo-orientalism, unpack how racial stereotypes show up in gaming culture, and explore the role of gender in e-sports. Check the episode now! youtu.be/ZTdispPupmU

Reminder that Trump’s DOJ would rather out every survivor than admit he is the files. The Trump-Epstein Reading Room is now open to see for yourself. @thetrumpsonian.bsky.social

Qué escena tan impactante: una avioneta estrellada en medio de la calzada, con daños visibles. La gente que presenció la caída estaba estupefacta.

Como me lo imaginaba, era un enemigo disfrazado / Just as I thought, he was an enemy in disguise #KH3

🪶 time for a Cardinal of the day 📽️ Alpha is flappy today, Elder is definitely molting, Mr and Mrs Alpha eat together, Pope and more Enjoy ⏳with our 🐦 See yourself in a 🔵bubble feel your heart beating💓 Breathe🫁 in light Breathe😮‍💨 out Shadow let it go We will PERSEVERE #birds

USA Rare Earth secured up to $1.6 billion in funding support through the U.S. CHIPS program, including up to $277 million in grants and up to $1.3 billion in loan capacity tied to project milestones. #USARareEarth #RareEarths #CriticalMinerals #CHIPSAct #Magnets