It’s Earth Day. Republicans are using the House to try to gut the fundamental programs that protect our planet: the Endangered Species Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, and the Clean Air Act.
We’re fighting for our lands, waters, and wildlife. And we won’t walk away from that legacy!
Welcome to Day 2 of RFK Jr. testifying on Capitol Hill.
Yesterday, RFK -- who has spent decades spreading disinformation about vaccine safety -- testified to Congress that measles outbreaks aren't his fault and said he's "never been anti-vaccine." Really. Really! www.huffpost.com/entry/rfk-me...
Exclusive: US turns to Ukrainian counter-drone tech after Iran attacks, sources say By David Jeans April 22, 202611:03 AM GMT+1Updated 1 hour ago A damaged U.S. E-3 radar aircraft at Prince Sultan Air Base A damaged U.S. Boeing E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control aircraft following an Iranian strike on the airbase, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia in this picture obtained from social media released on March 29, 2026. SOCIAL MEDIA/via REUTERS/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights
Turns out Ukraine not only had some cards, but the US has decided to use them.
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Republicans: [unsavory tactics]
Media: Gosh, that’s some maneuvering.
Democrats: [punch back]
Media: We need to ask ourselves if this is the sign of a healthy democracy.
Hope John Roberts, who assured us that absolute immunity would prevent presidents from going after their predecessors, sees this
Margo Martin @MargoMartin47 X.com Congratulations, Georgia Women's Tennis! The photo shows Trump and five white dudes in red ties standing in front of and completely blocking 10 young women
Priceless post from the official White House social media
Sullivan & Cromwell apologises to New York federal judge for string of errors in documents for Prince Group case
LUTNICK: It is outrageous that Canada will not put US spirits on the shelf. It is insulting and disrespectful to America
SHAHEEN: They won't do it because of the insults from this president and comments like yours
Did JetBlue admit to surveillance pricing?
Even though they denied it, multiple companies have been caught red-handed using the shady practice.
Former FTC Chair Lina Khan explains. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cbtUYshYM8
We're seeing prediction market corruption more and more in the federal government.
Donald Trump thinks it's ok to cheat, but I won't allow it in state government.
A new investigation from ProPublica and @frontlinepbs.bsky.social examines federal agents’ response to protesters and bystanders at the Trump administration’s immigration sweeps.
“We see, just, use of excessive force after use of excess force,” one expert said.
My hometown of Nashville -- a blue city which went about two-thirds for Harris-Walz in 2024 -- was gerrymandered by the TN GOP into three different districts all represented by Republicans now, so please get in line to complain about how unfair this all is, Virginia Republicans
The icing on the cake in Trump/Abbott’s gerrymandering scheme will be when a couple of Republicans lose their elections in Texas in the midterms specifically because their districts were weakened by the dummymander.
@hcrichardson.bsky.social and @lizadonnelly.bsky.social: 56 years ago today, "more than 20 million Americans -- 10% of the country's population at the time -- gathered to call for the nation to address the damage caused by 150 years of unregulated industrial development."
#EarthDay
BENNET: Do you agree that 89% of children who died from flu were unvaccinated?
RFK Jr: I don't know the exact number
BENNET: That is the exact number, Secretary Kennedy
RFK Jr: *death growls*
BENNET: You took down the HHS communications promoting the flu vaccine. Do you regret that?
Donald Trump appears to have missed—or is delaying—his 2026 physical, with no schedule or results released.
At the same time, his behavior is raising concerns—even among some right-wing outlets.
The silence is deafening.
"Patel didn’t file this to win. He filed it to show Trump he’s not just a dilettante flying around on the FBI jet, but a loyal crony fighting back against the fake news ... come on, dude, we’ve all seen your little beer party with the hockey team. A sober, serious public servant you are not."
💥Hungary's first post-election poll: Péter Magyar's Tisza leads Viktor Orbán's Fidesz 66–25 among certain voters — a 41-point gap. On April 12 election night, the margin was just 15 points (53–38).
Orbán's party is in freefall.
Americans deserve an FBI director who doesn't compromise our national security.
I'm joining @democrats-judiciary.house.gov to investigate concerning allegations about alcohol abuse by FBI Director Kash Patel, which may be interfering with his ability to do his job - protecting the American people.
When Jones uses the word “demonic,” many in his audience will hear that as a synonym for “Jewish,” and Jones knows this and doesn’t care. This is important context for evaluating the impact of anti-Trump statements like this from Jones, Tucker, et al.
At least 17 people have already died in ICE custody this year—outpacing every other past Administration.
ICE has a shameful & egregious record of violating people's rights, traumatizing children, & killing our neighbors.
They believe they are the only authentic Americans. Everyone else is visiting. So when anyone else tries to limit their power, they react as if a foreign entity were stealing their sovereignty.
It's stupid and evil and often illegal -- and far FAR too many liberals choose to play along with it.
I am proud to have a lifetime score of 97% from the League of Conservation Voters. Proper stewardship of our environment is incredibly important to ensure that our children, grandchildren, and generations to come receive the same benefits that we have enjoyed.
Earth Day reminder that Trump’s EPA rolled back regulations governing clean air, water, wildlife, and toxic chemicals.
He’s pushed to open public lands to drilling and mining.
And he’s gutted clean energy programs while promoting dirty fossil fuels.
He’s a danger to our planet and our health.
we are witnessing now is heightened rage about a president who lied to win office...it’s reasonable to believe that Americans will only become angrier as Trump’s lies on other fronts, and the damage that they have done, become more and more apparent.
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Thank-you!
This morning I was remembering the fantastic celebrations our county parks and libraries used to hold for Earth Day and wondering why they stopped?
Once again, our Eugenicist-in-Chief, ladies and gentlemen...
HAPPY EARTH DAY!
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, complained of “contradictory messages, inconsistent behavior and unacceptable actions by the American side,”
Crazy, this is also how we feel under this administration.
