No more war. No more grift.

A win! A federal judge in Washington ruled that protesters near the Capitol cannot be forced to remove flags displaying “8647,” finding no evidence the message constitutes a true threat against Trump.

This is the most recent letter from hunger/labor striking prisoners at Delaney Hall ICE facility in Newark, NJ. "We appreciate the support of everyone who is protesting outside the facility. We want you to know that you give us the strength and determination to keep going. Please, DON’T GIVE UP!"

BREAKING: New Texas poll: 🟦James Talarico 45% 🟥Ken Paxton 38% Let’s do this!! TURN. TEXAS. BLUE. 😎✨

We know this, and yet here we sit. At war, the country about to be in financial ruin, the grifter in chief still wreaking havoc. What does it take??

Breaking: Federal court blocks Alabama from eliminating majority-Black district, a setback for GOP efforts to oust a Democratic incumbent.

Political campaigns are struggling to find ways to reach the country's "fastest-growing religious groups" — and it's a costly effort, according to an Axios report on Monday.

Has life got you feeling waaay too crispy? #burnout is real, but does it have to be so sticky? Read the new post on #substack about two different kinds of stress and how they affect your wellbeing. open.substack.com/pub/jfouts/p...

Haaaaa

It’s been a long time now since I stopped drinking alcohol, but I still love my #NAbeer. Here’s a lovely NA Belgian beer that you might like to try.

Downtown Puerto Vallarta and the Malecón filled with rainbow flags, music and calls for equality, May 17, 2026, as members of the LGBTQ+ community, local organizations and allies marched to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. 🌈✨ outandaboutpv.com/vallarta-pri...

#wildflowerhour California Poppies

🔴 BREAKING: A Pentagon watchdog says the machinery meant to prevent, track, and respond to civilian deaths in U.S. military operations has been quietly gutted—stripped of staff, funding, meetings, and basic infrastructure while the administration keeps asking the public to trust its “precautions.”

The website for the expo includes a reference to Gush Etzion, a cluster of some 20 settlements in the West Bank, southeast of Jerusalem, that are considered illegal under international law.

The brilliance

The Trump administration plans to redirect $2 billion in funding intended for global health programs to cover the cost of closing the US Agency for International Development (USAID), according to a copy of the notification obtained by CNN. https://cnn.it/42gMiOX

Ya can’t make this stuff up. #looksmaxxing 🤦

A Library Dedicated Solely to the Epstein Files Is Opening in New York www.wired.com/story/a-libr...

Just. No.

These are not ICE, not Trump’s cronies. They are the LAPD—in a Democratic State with a Democratic governor and mayor. Watch what people do, not what they say. Hey, Governor Newsome—WTF? Mayor Bass—WTF? Arresting journalists?! youtu.be/D8TigcvTgI0?...

BREAKING: Activists have shut down multiple intersections throughout downtown Washington DC in opposition to Trump's attacks on workers, DC Home Rule, climate, and international peace. The actions kick off #MayDay events across the country.

With very ominous language, Justice Elena Kagan says that today’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais ends the Supreme Court’s “now-completed demolition of the Voting Rights Act.” 6-to-3 vote in favor of white voters who challenged a Black-majority district in La. www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25p...

www.mediaite.com/politics/mik... Johnson is stalling: It has some problematic language because it was haphazardly drafted,” Johnson responded, “and so we’ve stated our objections about that very clearly. This bill passed twice in the Senate. These fraudsters are afraid….

Shocked?

Who is Vance to preach about morality?

So Trump threatens to punish Ukraine for his failures in the Gulf while Ukraine is helping Trump’s Gulf allies to defend themselves against Iran (and Russia) who are attacking them www.ft.com/content/d304...

Miz Eevee all cuddled up enjoying a lovely summer day. Happy #caturday frens!

Trump never gets crowds like this one in Philly today. #NoKings

We are estimating more than 200,000 people at the flagship No Kings rally in the Twin Cities. #NoKings

Bruce Springsteen. #NoKings

Just a stroll through the neighborhood this am. #nokings

Huge turnout in St Augustine, Florida. #Nokings #staugustine

Oh. Well

When going through security checkpoints, TURN YOUR DEVICES COMPLETELY OFF. interc.pt/4bQwEyc

there is a concerted media campaign right now to pressure Dems to capitulate on DHS funding, and they are trying to push the narrative that the TSA shutdown is somehow Dems' responsibility. The reality is the Dems have been trying to keep TSA funded the entire time.

Piracy

During her closed-door “briefing” to Oversight Committee Members, the Attorney General could not explain why her Justice Department has failed to pursue a case against Epstein’s co-conspirators.

For most of my life, my movement has given me both agency and freedom. Now, other people’s movement is a means for my survival. https://bit.ly/4unwCpM

Tribune editorial: The point of ICE’s detention camp isn’t to make us safer. It’s to instill fear. Utahns, all of us, must do what we can to stop it. And if we can’t stop it, we must all be prepared to bear witness to what happens there.

WATCH: Fourteen-year-old Ariana spent more than 45 days at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center. In January, we asked detainees whether their children would be willing to write letters or draw pictures about their experiences. Listen to Ariana tell her story: 📽️ @joannashan.bsky.social

PM Sanchez is right Donald Trump’s economy is a disaster. Prices are far too high. He stole thousands from every American through tariffs. His ICE goons are killing people So what does the Epstein-in-Chief do? Starts a war with Iran Naturally, gas prices are skyrocketing Yet HE rakes in BILLIONS

The Trump administration “misrepresented intelligence” in making its case for attacking Iran, Virginia Sen. Mark Warner, the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, said in a statement. Follow our live updates.

Let’s be clear: the Trump administration isn’t “pausing” funds to fight fraud. They’re weaponizing Medicaid to punish a state that rejects their extremism. They’d rather see a child lose coverage than see a Democratic governor succeed.

Distractions are getting harder to find, apparently

What if they’re bussed in from Texas or Florida again. Will governors be liable?