Welp. Quite the line from today’s inflation numbers:

“The gasoline index increased 21.2 percent over the month, the largest monthly increase since the series was first published in 1967.”

How the Trump Administration Diverted Resources to Support Mass Deportations From prison guard training to FEMA staff, internal memos and budget footnotes reveal the extent to which the Trump administration shifted programs and personnel toward immigration enforcement.

My latest deep dive: The Trump admin diverted resources and taxpayer dollars intended for national security, natural disasters, and diplomacy, repurposing them for the deportation agenda.

It’s happening across government, from FEMA to State to DOJ.

The Trump Administration Is Failing to Tell Congress About the Status of Energy Projects The Interior Department missed a required deadline to submit two reports on how energy projects are progressing on federal lands.

Exclusive: Doug Burgum has blown past a deadline set by Congress to report the status of energy projects.

With Interior stonewalling clean energy, Congress required Interior to submit 2 reports every 60 days. The first reports are late.

Gov. Josh Shapiro Doubles Down on His Fight Against Rising Electricity Prices Shapiro again threatened to pull Pennsylvania out of its grid operator and announced a victory halting electricity rate increases for Philadelphia.

NEWS: Gov Josh Shapiro is still threatening to pull PA out of the region’s grid operator.

He doubled down on his threat in an interview with me today.

“Pennsylvania is no longer going to be held captive to PJM.”

The full list also has lots of independent academic researchers who study the many areas regulated by the EPA, including people focused on air pollution, forever chemicals, water quality, and chemical toxicity.

The companies with people on the board include Chemours, Exxon, Dow Chemical, Corteva Agriscience, and AGPROfessionals.

Lee Zeldin's EPA named its new scientific advisory board today. On the list:

- 6 people from chemical, fertilizer, and oil companies
- 1 climate change skeptic
- 1 clean air skeptic

Chemours used research from one of the newly-named advisors to lobby against PFOA regulation.

Massachusetts Could Be the Next State to Give Abuse Survivors a Pathway Out of Prison The Massachusetts Survivors Act emulates recent resentencing reforms across the country that allow for reduced sentences for people with convictions related to their abuse.

A Massachusetts bill would require judges to reduce someone’s sentence or offer pretrial diversion if they find that the person’s actions were directly related to their experiences of abuse. Advocates hope lawmakers can move it forward this year.

The 40 Elections to Watch This April - Bolts Two statewide votes are headlining the election calendar in April. First, Wisconsin will choose a new supreme court justice, with major implications for voting rights. Then, Virginia will decide whether... Read More

On Tuesday, Virginians will vote on a referendum allowing Democrats to shift four congressional seats their way.

The result could help determine the battle for control of Congress this fall, and it’s one of the 40 elections we’re watching this month.

Laura Annie Wilson in B&W head & shoulders photo wearing her MBE #WomenInSTEM

Laura Annie Willson engineer & suffragette imprisoned twice for political activities. Started factory work age 10, trade unionist, President & founding member of Women's Eng Soc. Built 500+ houses 1st female member of Federation of House Builders. d. #OTD 17 Apr 1942 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laura_A...

We should be learning from other countries...

Please clap.

The first thing Republicans will do is pass a law that protects the corps as they did with the gun manufacturers

🌱 Good morning from my poppies & the busy bees… 🐝 🌺 🐝

#GardeningFeed

Satire is so near reality today that cartoonists must struggle. Thanks for coming thru Luckovich

As a Catholic, I’ve struggled with the church - but I applaud the pope’s call for peace | Margaret Sullivan These days, I’m feeling more aligned with Catholicism than I have since my first communion. I’m not alone in that

"These days, I’m feeling more aligned with Catholicism than I have since my first communion. I’m not alone in that," writes @sulliview.bsky.social.

Hey folks! The EU is flipping the script on energy taxes—fossil fuels are getting hit harder than electricity. It’s all part of the plan to go green post-energy crisis. www.eenews.net/articles/fossil-fuels-fa...

A convicted felon as President of the United States talking about removing criminals is the very definition of hypocrisy.

If Hillary Clinton had to testify under oath to Congress about Epstein, why the hell hasn't Melania been brought in? Certainly far more connections to Jeffrey.

West Virginia dad dies after insurer denied his $50,000 cancer treatment 4 times — 93% of patients face the same delays The vast majority of patients who require prior authorization from their insurer face delays, which can result in permanent disability or even death.

Australia's Medicare has its problems, but I'll take it any day over this shit.

West Virginia dad dies after insurer denied his $50,000 cancer treatment 4 times — 93% of patients face the same delays The vast majority of patients who require prior authorization from their insurer face delays, which can result in permanent disability or even death.

The Canadian system has its problems but I would take it any day over the US medical killing system.

Flowers from my garden

Bluesky, I got you some flowers from my garden, to cheer you up.

You're welcome 🦋💙

We are literally at the point in history where the Pope is battling the Antichrist. 🍿

The beautiful Benson Bridge at Multnomah Falls in Oregon!

Still one of my favorite images I've taken to this day. Take me back 🤩

#photography #EastCoastKin #Nature #SonyAlpha #PNW #MultnomahFalls #RockinTuesday

Stevens to RFK Jr: "To top it off, Mr Secretary, I got a copy of HR-944. You know what it is? It's your impeachment articles, sir. You have abused your office, you have gutted America's public health! You should be ashamed."

ICE Agent Charged With Assault For Pointing Gun At Minnesota Driver “There is no such thing as absolute immunity for federal agents who violate the law in the state of Minnesota,” Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said.

www.huffpost.com/entry/ice-ag...

I can't get out of my mind something a cab driver said to me in Belfast last week:

"There's something about America I can't understand. It's a country with so much potential and so many good people in it. How could such a terrible man get elected twice to run it?'

Senate sends spy law extension to Trump amid GOP fight The measure would renew the warrantless surveillance program through April 30.

The Senate passed a short extension of a key government surveillance program ahead of a Monday deadline, after attempts at a long-term renewal failed amid GOP clashes in the House.

The measure now heads to Trump for his signature.

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.