Iran's military more capable than Trump administration is publicly acknowledging, sources say About half of Iran's stockpile of ballistic missiles and its associated launch systems were still intact as of the start of the ceasefire in early April, officials said.

⚠️ No wonder Iran is acting like it’s in a strong position:

• About half of Iran's stockpile of ballistic missiles and launch systems are still intact.
• Roughly 60% of the naval arm of the IRGC is still in existence.
• About two-thirds of Iran's air force is believed to be still operational.

Today, Senate Republicans once again made their priorities clear: instead of working to lower costs and making everyday life more affordable for Americans, they are hellbent on providing a blank check for Trump’s lawless ICE & CBP operations.

My full statement:

There is no excuse. None.

Republicans have the votes, they have the power—and tonight they are choosing, deliberately, to do nothing for families and everything for ICE.
 
It’s past 3 AM and they’re jamming through $70 billion for ICE and $0 for families.
 
Spread the word.

Perfect time to display this graph showing the growth of my deep concerns about your opinion

It turn out she has a name, which is weird.

Thank you, Connie Ballmer.

Navy acknowledges Triton crash as drone losses in Iran mission mount The Navy confirmed the loss of a multimillion-dollar drone, one of more than a dozen costly unmanned aerial vehicles the U.S. has reportedly lost so far during the Iran war.

The U.S. Navy has confirmed the loss of a $238 million MQ-4C Triton reconnaissance drone over the Persian Gulf, adding to more than a dozen unmanned aircraft reportedly lost during the ongoing war in Iran.

Just a thought: How about we stop shaming the poor for buying things that may not be essential, and start shaming the rich for making a profit off things that are essential?

Only US Votes Against Women’s Rights Document At UN Commission - Health Policy Watch President of the UN General Assembly Annalena Baerbock told the opening of CSW that the backlash against women's rights "feels as though we are forced to

For the first time in decades, consensus broke at the UN Commission on the Status of Women. The United States cast the lone “no” vote on a document aimed at improving justice systems for women and girls worldwide. Misogyny is the official policy of the US under Trump.

DOJ demanded voter files from all 50 states.

DOJ sued 31 states for refusing their demand.

My law firm intervened to protect voters in those cases.

DOJ is now 0-5.

My firm is 5-0.

Lesson: When we fight we win.

“The impulse to send them seems to stem not from a desire to seduce but to subordinate-less mating dance than dominance ritual, a way to push a woman's boundaries and see what she'll tolerate.”

$30m an hour: big oil reaping huge war windfall from consumers, analysis finds Exclusive: Climate action blockers including Saudi Arabia, Russia and major fossil fuel firms set to make extra $234bn b

While death and destruction rained down on Iran during the war’s first month, the world’s 100 biggest oil and gas companies brought in an extra $30 million per HOUR in windfall profits.

Yes, $30 million per HOUR.

All because of the deadly and reckless decision making of one man.

1/ 🧵 Last week, data on fertility and birth rates for 2025 was released. As news networks started reporting on it, this clip started making the rounds on socials. Now, I think most people will agree with me that a drop in teen pregnancy is a good thing. But when we zoom out, there is a bigger trend.

Is this what a ceasefire looks like? Didn’t think so.

Here are the 7 senate democrats who voted to continue sending bombs to Netanyahu.

Richard Blumenthal (CT)

Chris Coons (DE)

Catherine Cortez Masto (NV)

John Fetterman (PA)

Kirsten Gillibrand (NY)

Jackie Rosen (NV)

Chuck Schumer (NY)

NEW: Republicans (and Fetterman) just BLOCKED a war powers resolution in the Senate. Rand Paul voted with all Democrats. Senate Republicans (and Fetterman) are now on record in support of this illegal war.

On this Tax Day, I have a joke about trickle-down economics, but 99% of you will never get it.

Trump promised when he ran for reelection in 2024 that he would revitalize American jobs, particularly in traditional industries like manufacturing. "The White House promised a manufacturing renaissance,” wrote Fortune business editor Nick Lichtenberg. “Instead, the factory floor keeps shrinking."

The US is sending 10,000 extra troops and multiple warships to the Middle East to increase pressure on Iran, WaPo reports.

A sanctioned Iranian supertanker - with its tracker on - has sailed through the Strait of Hormuz into Iran without interference. (Fars)

Looks like the US blockade is just hot air. Who would have guessed.

Congressional Black Caucus to Support Spying Powers Used on BLM Activists - The American Prospect The Congressional Black Caucus will support the clean reauthorization of FISA Section 702, a warrantless surveillance authority that has been used to spy on African Americans.

It looks like some Democrats are preparing to help the GOP reauthorize a little-known law that lets the government sidestep the Constitution and spy on US citizens.

Zero Democrats should vote to allow the regime to gobble up mass surveillance data to punish Trump’s enemies and round up immigrants.

Disappointed, though not surprised, I began to describe various life- saving components of USAID’s global health portfolio, highlighting how we prepare for and respond to emerging pandemic threats; support the diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis, malaria, and HIV; and immunize millions of children from the deadliest childhood diseases. I spoke for about five minutes, focusing primarily on our infectious diseases work and hoping to keep the attention of people who seemed to have no experience—or interest—in global health. When I finished, the room was silent, the political appointees looking at one another in what appeared to be disbelief. The silence was broken by Ken Jackson, who chuckled softly and shook his head. “Wow, there really is so much that USAID does that we never knew,” he said. “This is the story that needs to get out there.” Joel, also smiling, chimed in next, echoing Jackson’s amazement. “I had no idea you did all this,” he said. “As a Republican, when I think of what USAID does in global health, I assumed it was just, you know, abortions.”

This is NUTS

www.thehandbasket.co/p/trump-usai...

I suspect the Pope sounds "woke" to many Christian conservatives because the US is steeped in prosperity theology, where the point of worship is to deliver health and wealth to believers. Thus, "feed the hungry" and "show mercy for the poor" sounds needlessly political and "woke."

The United States LOST 150,000 manufacturing and construction jobs last year.

Introverts are easy to please. We value quiet time, simplicity, genuine friendships, and calm spaces where our souls feel safe. We're not high maintenance, just low-key people trying to stay true to ourselves in a world that keeps pushing us to be someone else

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The Himalayan vulture showcases its striking “false eyes,” a smart adaptation that makes it look bigger and more intimidating.

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Tabby kitten peeking from behind a desk with text above. Transcribed Text: can't have 3rd dinner can't eat plastic can't eat my humans toes can't meow at 3am can't do anything

Sunday

🚢 Strait of Hormuz transit tracker

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Black women are still working twice as hard for less, new economic report finds Despite leading in education and workforce participation, Black women continue to lag in pay, wealth, and retirement security.

A new study shows that Black women outpace every other group of women in workforce participation. Yet they are still paid less & retire in poverty at twice the rate of white women. This is a system. It is long past time this country started carrying them the way they have carried us.