Flu vaccine requirement discarded ‘effective immediately,’ Hegseth says The flu vaccine has been required annually for U.S. military personnel since the 1950s .

🚨Flu vaccine requirement discarded ‘effective immediately,’ Hegseth says..The flu vaccine has been required annually for U.S. military personnel since the 1950s..Read More..⏬
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has signed an executive order banning state employees from using insider info to bet on prediction market apps like Kalshi and Polymarket, warning the unregulated boom “opens the door to insider trading and abuse.”

Appeals court keeps Alligator Alcatraz open, rejecting need for federal environmental review A majority on the three-judge panel from the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals said the Florida-run facility wasn’t under federal control and didn’t need to comply with federal law requiring an enviro...

🚨 Appeals court keeps Alligator Alcatraz open, rejecting need for federal environmental review..Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals said the Florida-run facility wasn’t under federal control and didn’t need to comply with federal law requiring an environmental impact review. ⏬
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Testing finds toxic metals where Tesla discharges wastewater The drainage district that commissioned the testing has sent a cease-and-desist letter to the company, which says it is in compliance with all requirements for its state wastewater discharge permit.

I’m shocked. www.texastribune.org/2026/04/21/t...

#38 in Patel v. Figliuzzi (S.D. Tex., 4:25-cv-02548) – CourtListener.com MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER Granting 25 Opposed MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM (Signed by Judge George C Hanks, Jr) Parties notified. (knp4) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

JUST IN: A federal judge has tossed a defamation lawsuit Kash Patel brought against former FBI official / pundit Frank Figliuzzi.

Figliuzzi’s claim that Patel spent more time in nightclubs than at FBI HQ was “rhetorical hyperbole,” the judge rules.

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3 types of Americans Those who knew and set up the alarm The Trump voters who knew they were conned Those who voted for him and deny all logic - they are a lost cause

You forgot the ones who were screaming when those "Creatures of Doom" came down the golden escalator!!
We should be #1

Civil rights groups sue to keep DOJ from reviewing state voter lists Civil-rights groups are suing to prevent the Justice Department from collecting and reviewing state registration lists to weed out ineligible voters.

The Trump administration is misusing Americans' confidential data in order to create a national voter database to surveil and purge eligible voters.

We're going to court to stop them.

SNAP Changes In FL: Which Foods You Can No Longer Buy The new rules to the SNAP program affect about 3 million Florida residents. Here are foods that EBT recipients can no longer buy.

🚨SNAP Changes In FL: Which Foods You Can No Longer Buy..
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U.S. Issues Updated Travel Advisory for This Caribbean Country Amid Ongoing Safety Concerns Trinidad and Tobago is under a state of emergency due to a rise in violent crime by organized gangs.

🚨Trinidad and Tobago is under a state of emergency due to a rise in violent crime by organized gangs. U.S. Updates Travel Advisory for This Caribbean Nation Amid Ongoing Safety Concerns and State of Emergency..
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Live Updates: Kevin Warsh, Trump's Pick for Fed Chair, Faces Confirmation Hearing Kevin M. Warsh told senators at his confirmation hearing that he would be “strictly independent” on decisions related to interest rates and that he is unbothered by Mr. Trump’s calls for lower borrowing costs.

Senators are grilling President Trump’s pick for Fed chair, Kevin Warsh, on the central bank’s independence, his personal wealth and more. Follow our live coverage of the hearing here.

National Guard 'follows the Constitution,' general says of troops possibly deployed to polls • Ohio Capital Journal The National Guard’s top general told Congress on Friday that it would follow the Constitution and the law when he was asked about the possibility President Donald Trump would order troops to polling ...

🚨 The National Guard’s top general told Congress on Friday that it would follow the Constitution and the law when he was asked about the possibility Trump would order troops to polling places for the midterm elections..⏬
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Doctors can refuse to treat LGBTQ+ patients in several states • Ohio Capital Journal An increasing number of U.S. states have passed laws that allow health care providers to refuse to treat patients based on their personal or religious beliefs. LGBQ+ adults in affected states were 71%...

🚨Doctors can refuse to treat LGBTQ+ patients in several states..An increasing number of U.S. states have passed laws that allow providers to refuse to treat patients based on their personal or religious beliefs. These religious exemption laws lead to drops in HIV testing..⏬
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Tim Cook turned Apple into a $4 trillion juggernaut by not trying to be Steve Jobs Tim Cook's 15-year tenure at the helm of Apple was highly profitable for Wall Street, as the company's market cap swelled from $350 billion to $4 trillion.

Tim Cook turned Apple into a $4 trillion juggernaut by not trying to be Steve Jobs

A Beacon of Hope in the Fight Against Hate and Extremism YouTube video by Southern Poverty Law Center

WE STRONGLY SUPPORT @splcenter.org !

WCK’s Gaza team is bringing joy to children, one handmade toy at a time. Using pieces of wood from unused or broken pallets in our facilities, they are crafting wooden toys to distribute to kids alongside hot meals. No matter the circumstances, every child deserves the right to play. #ChefsForGaza

DeSantis launches state funding for flying car hubs Vertiports would serve as hubs for short aerial commutes by battery-powered aircraft that have characteristics of airplanes and helicopters.

DeSantis launches state funding for flying car hubs

Russia bombed the pipeline. Hungary blocked the loan. Ukraine is about to pay for both to unblock. - Euromaidan Press Russia bombed the Druzhba pipeline. Hungary blocked €90 billion. Ukraine restarts both on Tuesday. Brussels votes Wednesday.

🚨 Russia bombed the pipeline. Hungary blocked the loan. Ukraine is about to pay for both to unblock. The timeline firms up: oil Tuesday, veto lift midweek, Brussels vote Wednesday. Kyiv’s financing through 2027 hinges on all three. ⏬
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"No oil = no money." Orbán posted his terms on Sunday.

For three months, Hungary blocked €90 billion in EU war financing for Ukraine. His price: restart the Druzhba pipeline, which Russia bombed in January.

Tests Tuesday. EU votes Wednesday. Kyiv ran out in June.

Vivek Ramaswamy may have stake in company receiving more than $830 million from Ohio • Ohio Capital Journal Ohio Republican governor candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has investments with a venture capital firm that has backed every one of the defense company Anduril's funding rounds. Anduril is receiving more than...

🤔 Hmm..Another grifter???
Vivek Ramaswamy may have stake in company receiving more than $830 million from #Ohio.. ⏬
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Eugenio Suárez is quietly putting pressure on Reds to make a bold move Reds slugger Eugenio Suarez showing out with the glove sets the scene for a tough conversation with Ke'Bryan Hayes as a lineup shuffle feels inevitable.

⚾ The Reds must consider benching Ke'Bryan Hayes in favor of Eugenio Suárez..⏬
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Rhubarb Coffee Cake

🌱 Living in Florida I miss growing Rhubarb and one of the best ways to use it is in "Rhubarb Coffee Cake" ~ Yummy☺️
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Turns out the phrase “America First” is preceded by the words “Sell Out.”

Rep. @chelliepingree.bsky.social: Americans are struggling with high utility bills and higher gas prices, yet this administration chose to spend $1 billion to kill affordable energy. All of these dirty deals are to benefit the industry. Gas prices could peak at $4.36 a gallon

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Many folks have been asking me if there is any rain on the way. Chances do look a bit better towards the end of the month into early May as a late season cold front may arrive. Stay tuned on that one. #weshwx

Welcomed these 4H’ers from Minnesota to Washington!
 
As 4-H members, these young people are learning the skills that our country needs to continue to lead in ag and innovation.

US Army turns to Ukraine-tested drones to counter Iranian UAV threat Army Secretary Dan Driscoll told lawmakers the service has purchased 13,000 low-cost interceptor drones to counter Iranian-made Shahed drones.

🚨 US Army turns to Ukraine-tested drones to counter Iranian UAV threat..
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll told lawmakers the service has purchased 13,000 low-cost interceptor drones to counter Iranian-made Shahed drones. Read More..⏬
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Amazon to invest up to another $25 billion in Anthropic as part of AI infrastructure deal Amazon is boosting its investment in Anthropic, which is committing to spending over $100 billion on Amazon cloud services over the next decade.

Amazon to invest up to another $25 billion in Anthropic as part of AI infrastructure deal

FAA grounds Blue Origin New Glenn after labeling mission a ‘mishap’ The designation grounds the rocket until the company completes an investigation.

🚨FAA grounds (Bezos) Blue Origin New Glenn after labeling mission a ‘mishap’..The designation grounds the rocket until the company completes an investigation..⏬
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