Trump’s second term has seen USAID shrink with contracts cancelled, jobs cut, and its future uncertain. USAID former Deputy Assistant Administrator Lester Munson joins us on the podcast to explain the impact and what comes next. 🎧 Listen: www.ussc.edu.au/podcasts/uss...

🎙️The Briefing Room 🇺🇸 🌎 What will foreign policy look like under Trump 2.0? Global strategist, retired US Army colonel, defence expert and former Trump administration official Heino Klinck joined us to talk how it will shift. Listen: www.ussc.edu.au/podcasts/uss...

🎙️The USSC Briefing Room 🇦🇺🇬🇧🇺🇸 The US is agreeing to share some of its most sensitive nuclear technology with Australia, but what will it take to support it? @csis.org's Cynthia Cook joins us to talk how it will be done. Listen to the podcast: www.ussc.edu.au/podcasts/uss...

Two decades of war in Iraq and Afghanistan have shaped US strategy, readiness, and policy. This week on the podcast, we unpack the lessons learnt and what the future holds with former US Assistant Secretary of Defense, Mara Karlin. Listen: www.ussc.edu.au/podcasts/uss...

From The Matrix to The Fall Guy, Australia has long been a hub for US film production. With Trump's proposed 100% tariff on films made overseas, what’s at stake for the industry? @sydney.edu.au's Mike Seymour joined us on the pod to break it down. Listen: www.ussc.edu.au/podcasts/uss...

7 days to go. From tariffs to AI, global conflicts and shifting alliances — 2025 is defined by disruption. What does this mean for US allies, businesses and governments? Find out at SISF 2025. Get your last minute tickets: https://www.ussc.edu.au/sydney-international-strategy-forum-2025

What’s inside Trump’s major legislative package — and how did Republicans navigate narrow majorities to pass it? Leading government relations expert Lester Munson joins us to unpack the politics and process behind the One Big Beautiful Bill. Listen: www.ussc.edu.au/podcasts/uss...

🎙️The USSC Briefing Room 🌏 Congress is already flexing its power as it considers Trump’s Cabinet nominees, with broader implications for US priorities in the Indo-Pacific and initiatives like AUKUS. Our experts break it down in our latest podcast ep: www.ussc.edu.au/podcasts/uss...

Pandas capture hearts — and serve China’s foreign policy interests. USSC's David Smith and Sydney Uni's Minglu Chen talk the enduring practice of “panda diplomacy.” Listen: https://www.ussc.edu.au/podcasts/ussc-briefing-room/ussc-briefing-room-the-role-of-panda-diplomacy-in-international-relations

Where did Trump’s love of tariffs come from — and what do they actually achieve? In Ep. 3 of the Unpacking Trump 2.0 series, USSC’s Dr John Kunkel unpacks Trump’s tariff strategy and how it will reshape trade dynamics. Listen: www.ussc.edu.au/podcasts/uss...

Australian Cladding Secrets_ Why Leaks Are Inevitable! #architecture #smartspaces #buildingbetter #newzealand

chloe protest an injustice (brindle greyhound yipping at the world because another greyhound is chewing a treat she won't eat.)

Putin is upset Finland is building a border fence along the Sestra River. “I would show a gesture and say something, but I come from the cultural capital.” 🇫🇮 Hey Finns, what would you show Putin back?

Game 1 got Spurs fans TALKING 👀🏀 We stopped by McIntyre’s Southtown to ask fans how they’re feeling after the Spurs’ 122–115 Western Conference Finals win over the Thunder — and San Antonio had plenty to say 🖤🤍

For the curious here is Ramy with Elmo. How is this threatening to your society? Growing up I remember Sesame Street had a lot of Spanish in it, I don’t know much about Spanish but most of what I know came from Sesame Street.

Last month, President Trump attempted to illegally withhold SNAP funding, adding to his disgraceful record of making Americans’ lives harder. As he continues to threaten Colorado’s food assistance, I will keep fighting for our state to ensure hungry families have the food they need.

To combat gerrymandering, fight fire with fire. The Virginia Supreme Court struck down the citizen initiative for a new Congressional map. The legislature can fight back. Here I describe Quinn Yeargin's idea to use the state constitution to retire that court:

This fck talks so casually about not following the law. He gets two terms and that’s it, and he’s all done. He isn’t special. In fact he’s one of the worst presidents ever and the USA can not afford Trump.

Always such a fun day out keeping the riders fuelled and hydrated at @big5mtbchallenge 🚴‍♂️💨 Nothing beats supporting athletes doing what they love! #big5 #hydrate #electrolytes #fuelledbynutritech

***The Following Contains Explicit Language and Adult Content*** The Lion King Was an Emotional Roller Coaster for Kids & Adults Segment is from AJ OUM Episode 353 For ALL THINGS OUM: Click here: www.linktr.ee/ajoum #AJOrsini #DeceiveDave #OUM #TheLionKing #DisneyClassics

NordStick NordBar Preview: Single Leg Roller Can you believe how much this can replace? #homegym #garagegym #nordstick

Japanese bbq is amazing #travel #japan #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #tiktokjapan #asia #anime #foodie #japanesefood #traveltiktok #asian #肉 #大阪

The way I actually started tearing up when they did this. Everything reminds me of Them (Kenoh and Katsuhiko Nakajima).

This Day in Buster… July 14, 1954 Buster guest stars as "The Man" on the Rheingold Theatre TV show production of "The Awakening," an adaptation of Gogol's story "The Cloak"—which also stars Douglas Fairbanks Jr. It is Buster’s first dramatic appearance on network television.

Thank you to everyone who showed up today to listen to @esmesilverthorn.bsky.social and I's hot takes! I'd like to thank @edenfables.bsky.social for choosing me as her raid target and showing off my raid cards! 💀🧡 We raided @honekoao.bsky.social who was putting some of her merchandise together 💀🤙

Getting the care you need shouldn’t feel complicated or stressful. With Independa, you can connect with trusted professionals right from the comfort of home, making every appointment easier, safer, and more convenient. #Independa #SeniorCare #VirtualCare #AgingWell #Telehealth #AgingInPlace

What this shutdown is really about… open.substack.com/pub/ourmoral...

Get to know Jacaranda Health, this year’s winner of our Rotman of the Year Award! With support from GCC and @canadadev.bsky.social, their PROMPTS SMS platform connects expecting mothers to life-saving care, transforming maternal health in #Kenya. #MaternalHealth #DigitalHealth #Innovation

Are you interested in how AI is impacting research assessment? Watch the recording of our webinar where @rpwatermeyer.bsky.social presented findings from a recent study of how generative AI is impacting the UK's Research Excellence Framework 2029. Watch now➡️ acss.org.uk/news/watch-h...

Happy Caturday Daniel! 😘💙🤗🫶🐈 Thank you for including me! Have a nice day!

What is the Timbers 'meta' when things aren't going well? An identity needs to be formed. "The cohesiveness on the counterattack is not there through the first eight games." Full PORvMIN review: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...

We continue our celebration of Women’s History Month recognizing Crystal Hanley, Local 1595-Winnipeg, MB. #WomensHistoryMonth

THIS SUNDAY APRIL 26 AT LIT Enjoy 🌭 BunsUpWienersDown 🌭 Delicious Dogs, So Many Flavors, Always Something Special,  Get Your Game Dog or Brunch Wiener + See what new Specials They have in person! WE GOT EVERY GAME on screen and of course the official after party's from the fields... #getlitwithus

Good morning or good evening, wherever you are in this beautiful world. On this amazing day, I wish you clarity, strength, and success in reaching your goals. Take care of yourself, keep moving with purpose, and remember — every small step forward still counts. #GoodMorning #GoodEvening #Goals

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Here's what you should know about New York's car insurance overhaul 🚗

LCI (x.com/LCI) 2027 : sondage exclusif dévoilé sur LCI "Dans 10 sur 11 configurations, les candidats du bloc central, Edouard Philippe ou Gabriel Attal arriveraient au second tour.", analyse @FredericDabi (x.com/FredericDabi) , directeur général de l'IFOP

No president in modern history has used the office to enrich himself the way Donald Trump has. That's not a political opinion. It’s the conclusion of ethics watchdogs who have spent their careers watching this stuff.

Aaron Judge hits his 14th home run of the season. Since the start of the 2024 season, he is slugging .827 on pitches in the strike zone. Ohtani is 2nd with a .752 SLG. #RepBX

🔔 #GoodClimateNews alert 🔔Solar power was the single biggest contributor to global energy supply growth last year – taking the globe by storm. energy independence 🤝 renewables Find out more here: https://electrek.co/2026/04/19/iea-solar-overtakes-all-energy-sources-in-a-major-global-first/

Solitaire being one of the most competitive games out there obviously needs a stats screen and some graphed metrics. #godot #screenshotsaturday #indiegame #gamedev

And, the WH took 3 days to finally release a "summary" of his latest health report results. This is quite reminiscent of how the WH's DOJ took months to release only redacted portions of just some of the Epstein Files... "The Truth is [still] Out There —The eXpstein Files

Happy Friday Dance 😁 #TGIF #friday #leggings #fypviralシ #reelsfb

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Here's where I stand. For far too long, elected leaders have been eager to court data centers at the expense of their constituents. (Threaded below) #cleanenergy #rural #VA #datacenter #virginiapolitics

We get into a bit of trouble with Bev (not canon), and apparently have so much to eat and drink that we have trouble sleeping, cause a familiar face shows itself in the night... 😨 Check out episode 15 of my Let's Play of #DateEverything! 💖 ⬇️ link to episode below ⬇️

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Case File 2: 📂A cozy mystery that breaks all the rules. When a visit to a herb farm turns deadly, the danger is real #mystery #suspense #psychologicalthriller #Booksky 📚💙 For Case Notes, join the author's Substack at open.substack.com/pub/annekalo... ⚡️

QT your Dark Fairy 🖤 #gothicart #goth #darkart #surrealism #aiartist #WGT dedicated to @creamindai.bsky.social 🙏🏻🖤---and all other fans of dark vibes 🔥

Watch the full episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZyi... The F5 Project, which is facing controversy over its handling of finances, is a mature organization that ought to be making better decisions.

Thousands of teachers are stuck on precarious contracts because the government has completely mismanaged its workforce plan, training extra teachers without being able to employ them. The latest figures showed less than a quarter of newly-qualified teachers were able to find a permanent contract.

Here’s a gentle reminder, ladies… This right was not earned easily.

He is very very pasty. Interested to see his first training session in the Barcelona sun

In #Microbiome Unleashing the potential of mRNA-seq to uncover the microbiome structure and their crosstalk with host cells: the vulvar ecosystem🦠 Read more👉 doi.org/q86g #OpenAccess #Health

Not scenes from a horror movie, but from Ukraine’s reality. Russian forces continue to shell Kostiantynivka with prohibited phosphorus munitions. Video: Khyzhak Brigade.

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Today I pushed the Prime Minister about the top-down housing targets and how they're impacting our communities.

et l'Afrique, où opèrent de grands réseaux de trafic de drogue. En Hongrie, plus de 500 kg de cocaïne cachée dans des bananes en provenance d'Equateur ont été découverts. C'est la plus grande saisie de drogue de l'histoire du pays. La protection d'Orban serait-elle désactivée ?