"You'll notice NONE of the No Kings protesters are breaking into the United States Capitol and smearing shit all over the walls."

"Tax the people to pay the people to pay for healthcare directly without insurance..."

"Download the new White House and you download government spyware."

Grifters:

"Trump's family Bitcoin mining company "American Bitcoin" is down 94% from its peak..."

Analysis: Trump keeps saying ‘nobody’ knew or expected things lots of people knew or expected | CNN Politics When President Donald Trump says “nobody” knew or expected something, that often means lots of people knew or expected it.

Analysis: Trump keeps saying ‘nobody’ knew or expected things lots of people knew or expected

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Today's cartoon by Michael de Adder:

Gov. Wes Moore served in combat. Here's what he thinks about the Iran war : NPR's Newsmakers Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has turned aside speculation that he might seek the presidency in 2028. He is seeking re-election to his current job in 2026.But in this debut episode of NPR's Newsmakers, Moor...

NPR:

Gov. Wes Moore served in combat. Here's what he thinks about the Iran war

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Invoking faith in wartime, Pete Hegseth breaks norms and worries critics The defense secretary is upending decades-old norms, current and former leaders say, with some cautioning that his proselytizing violates the Constitution and undermines troop cohesion.

"Leave the matter of religion to the family altar, the church & the private school, supported entirely by private contributions. Keep the church & state forever separate."

-- Ulysses S. Grant

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The Guardian gets it right:

Defense Secretary Hegseth intervened to stop promotions of Black and female officers Four Army officers were on track to become one-star generals, NPR confirms. Defense secretary Pete Hegseth's involvement in the promotion process is highly unusual.

Racism and misogyny:

Defense Secretary Hegseth intervened to stop promotions of Black and female officers

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On this date in 1959, "Some Like It Hot," an American comedy film directed by Billy Wilder and starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, and Jack Lemmon, premieres at Loew's Capitol Theatre in NYC.

"The institutions under which we live, my countrymen, secure each person in the perfect enjoyment of all his rights."

-- John Tyler, born #OTD 1790

"Our form of government can no longer be considered an experiment in politics. Crowned with success, it stands forth an example to the world and exhibits the proudest triumph of reason and philosophy."

-- John Tyler, born #OTD 1790

America Is Sliding Toward Illiteracy Declining standards and low expectations are destroying American education.

America Is Sliding Toward Illiteracy

Declining standards and low expectations are destroying American education.

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At the Legacy Museum, facing America's racist past is a path, not a punishment "There is an America that is more free — where there's more equality, where there is more justice, where there is less bigotry — and I think it's waiting for us," says lawyer Bryan Stevenson.

"Meanwhile, human rights lawyer Bryan Stevenson has been working to ensure evidence of America's painful past is not erased..."

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Trump takes aim at windmills despite increasing energy costs President Trump's mission to fight renewable wind energy comes at a time of rising energy costs.

Simply disgraceful:

Trump takes aim at windmills despite increasing energy costs
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Charlie Kirk was an asshole.

At 'No Kings' rallies, anti-Trump protesters speak out against ICE 'cruelty,' Iran war Organizers behind No Kings, a network of progressive groups, say millions have turned out for demonstrations across the country and abroad to speak out against the Trump administration's actions.

NPR:

At 'No Kings' rallies, anti-Trump protesters speak out against ICE 'cruelty,' Iran war

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No Kings protests draw crowds, with record number taking place across U.S. Demonstrators aired grievances about the Trump administration trampling democracy, as the president’s approval ratings hit new lows.

No Kings protests draw crowds, with record number taking place across U.S.

Demonstrators aired grievances about the Trump administration trampling democracy, as the president's approval ratings hit new lows

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"The movement in the streets today and the executive order turning one year old are fighting over the same thing: Who gets to tell America's story..."

"The past year has been incredibly challenging for history teachers and the staffs at the Library of Congress, National Archives and especially at the Smithsonian and National Park Service..."

(Think Ukraine)

Could conquest return?

It’s only a century since US diplomats first persuaded the world that it’s wrong for countries to annex their neighbours

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A Roosevelt Corollary for the World Donald Trump didn’t bring back the Monroe Doctrine. That was the work of the 26th president — and many of the presidents who succeeded him.

A Theodore Roosevelt Corollary for the World

Donald Trump didn’t bring back the Monroe Doctrine. That was the work of the 26th president — and many of the presidents who succeeded him.

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President Grant anticipated "No Kings":

This time last week:

Dwight D. Eisenhower died #OTD 1969.

One month into Iran war, some Trump objectives are unfulfilled as he looks to wind down the conflict President Donald Trump has laid out five objectives for the U.S. in its war with Iran that he said the U.S. is close to achieving as he considers “winding down” the operation.

The Associated Press:

One month into Iran war, some Trump objectives are unfulfilled as he looks to wind down the conflict
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Trump claims to have created "the greatest economy anyone has ever seen"

Trump ratchets up attacks on NATO, says U.S. no longer needs alliance President Donald Trump suggested the U.S. might move away from its commitment to defend NATO allies, criticizing them for not supporting the war in Iran.

Simply despicable:

Trump ratchets up attacks on NATO, says U.S. no longer needs alliance

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Minnesota staging flagship 'No Kings' protest against Trump, with rallies in Europe, DC Organizers of Saturday’s “No Kings” demonstrations across the country predict Saturday’s rallies against President Donald Trump could add up to one of the largest protests in U.S. history

Minnesota staging flagship 'No Kings' protest against Trump, with rallies in Europe, DC

Organizers predict Saturday's rallies against President Donald Trump could add up to one of the largest protests in U.S. history
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