Senate again declines to curb Trump on Iran amid uncertain ceasefire, peace talks

Senator Susan Collins voted against the procedural measure (motion to discharge/advance) regarding the Iran war powers resolution.
She does not represent Maine voters.

ALSOBROOKS: I have the recording. I can play it

RFK Jr: I do not believe that every Black kid should be re-parented on a wellness farm and I have never believed it

ALSOBROOKS: Well you said it, sir, I have the video

RFK Jr: I'd have to see the transcript

Thank you for this.

One especially salient point:

Susan Collins’ role in budget oversight looms as election issue Maine's Republican senator chairs the Senate Appropriations Committee, but critics say President Donald Trump has had his way with Congress on spending decisions.

The Portland Press Herald reviews Susie’s effectiveness as a Trump foil. The report makes it clear: she’s not doing the job.

www.pressherald.com/2026/04/21/s...

Happy Earth Day. What a beautiful planet to call home.

She sure did.

Warming waters in the Gulf of Maine may affect the future of lobsters — Maine Morning Star Curt Brown spent his childhood harvesting lobsters along the coast of Maine. As an adult, he went on to earn a Master of Science from the University of Maine, observing the very waters where he spent ...

But remember, kids. Climate change is a vast left-wing conspiracy 🙄
apple.news/AU-mzIxYnRTu...

Martha Stewart would like a word....

WARREN: That's not my question. Are you refusing to tell us if you have investments in vehicles set up by Jeffrey Epstein?

KEVIN WARSH: Those assets will be sold if I'm confirmed

This Scammer Used an AI-Generated MAGA Girl to Grift ‘Super Dumb’ Men A med student says he’s made thousands of dollars selling photos and videos of a young conservative woman he created using generative tools. He’s not alone.

Karma.
www.wired.com/story/ai-gen...

The oldest known image of Keith Richards, published around 1140 AD ...

Maine voter here. Many folks aren't anti-Mills, but are worried about her age. It also didn't help that Schumer appears to have recruited her and endorsed her. I think she's been very good as the Governor, but I am worried about her age.
(I will vote for whomever wins the Dem primary.)

Sunset is now later than 7:30pm and we have gained 5 hours of sunlight since the winter solstice.
And it will get warm. It will.

It does but costs are so high I think states like Maine almost have to. But again, I have little understanding of rural healthcare funding.

I’m not totally up to speed on this but isn’t the rural healthcare trouble more due to Federal decisions rather than state governance?

Hongera, Bwana. Kenya takes men’s and women’s Marathon for the second straight year.

www.bostonglobe.com/2026/04/20/s...

Kenya’s Sharon Lokedi wins the 130th Boston Marathon (women’s division) for a second straight year.

Central Maine's two largest healthcare providers Northern Lights and Penobscot Community Health are over 500 million in debt. Constant threat of bankruptcy. Big fight last year with Anthem trying to leave as an insurance provider.

But hey, Gov Mills is sending out $300 checks in an election year.

Happy Patriots Day, Maine.
Massachusetts and Maine are the only two states who celebrate the Battle of Lexington a Concord with a holiday. Massachusetts does it right with a home Sox game and a little road race.
(Today is the 130th Boston Marathon.)

MORGAN STANLEY: “.. The rise in gasoline prices, when viewed against data on tax refunds, keeps us comfortable with our prior downward revisions to our outlook for US GDP growth.”

Not to take anything away from the threat to Shelby County, but it pains me to think of how many counties in the US are facing the same challenges.
We must take bold action.

Searing opinion from a federal judge on Long Island, who describes "police state"-like tactics by ICE to arrest peopleand draw up after-the-fact warrants.

He says DOJ is damaging its credibility with the courts by trying to shield ICE from scrutiny. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

Good morning from ME.
The osprey are back. It’s spring.

Fully agree. Parker writes one of the best Substacks out there. Worth every penny and then some. I learn something new every time.

If anyone following me does not happen to be following Parker I want to take a moment and please ask you to do so. Just an incredibly authoritative and truly caring human being when it comes to protecting democracy and getting the facts right. Please take a moment and follow @parkermolloy.com - TY.

Our gray gloom has given way to a most glorious sunset.

Totally get it. Fetterman still infuriates me. Every day. Every Fox appearance. My BP skyrockets.

Mayor Mamdani and President Obama read a picture book to a group of children.

Mayor Mamdani and President Obama chat and laugh with a group of children.

Mayor Mamdani and President Obama chat and laugh.

Children hug Mayor Mamdani.

Today, President Barack Obama and I read to a group of toddlers at Learning Through Play Pre-K Center in the South Bronx. 

In between singing wheels on the bus, we discussed our administration’s vision for this City — one where New York’s Cutest have the strongest start possible.