On helping those in your community targeted by Trump's fascist regime @kimberleyjohnson.bsky.social says "There are ways to keep your community safe. And the thing is, authoritarianism doesn't do very well when communities are strong". Clips by @cvmedia.bsky.social www.patreon.com/c/PoliticsWi...

It's all hands on deck time. @kimberleyjohnson.bsky.social. "People say 'there's nothing I can do'.There are so many things you can do because the way to fight fascism isn't just at the ballot box. It's through community." Clips by @cvmedia.bsky.social www.patreon.com/c/PoliticsWi...

Opinion: Across the globe, frustration is turning to disbelief. Allies see not strategy, but erratic bully politics and disregard for international law. NATO trust is eroding, and U.S. leadership is being reassessed. The world isn’t laughing with Trump—it’s recalibrating. #TrumpEffect

Iran says it downed a U.S. F-15E and released wreckage images. U.S. officials reportedly confirm a loss, but no public statement. If verified, this marks a serious escalation. #Iran #F-15E www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a....

Pam Bondi now faces mounting scrutiny as Democrats accuse her of politicizing the DOJ and mishandling Epstein-related matters. Claims of protecting power while exposing victims raise serious oversight concerns. Investigations are not ending with her firing—they may just be beginning. #Bondi

Breaking: Iran claims it shot down a U.S. F-35 with a new air defense system, but provides no verifiable evidence. Washington has not confirmed any loss. In a conflict shaped by information warfare, such claims can function as PsyOps. Verification pending. #Iran #F-35 www.scmp.com/news/world/m...

Trump pardoned a nursing home operator convicted of $39M fraud—part of a pattern of clemency for offenders—while victims’ families are still unable to recover damages. #Trump #Pardons www.propublica.org/article/jose...

America is being described as a rogue superpower, with its conduct in the Iran war driving instability, straining alliances, and deepening global isolation. #RogueSuperPower #Isolation www.theatlantic.com/internationa...

US Defense Secretary Hegseth removes Army Chief Gen. Randy George as the Iran war grinds on—another purge signaling loyalty, not competence, is being prioritized. #DoD #Hegseth #TrumpEffect www.euronews.com/2026/04/03/u...

The UN Security Council has delayed a vote on authorizing “defensive” force to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions and Iranian-linked attacks. #UN #Iran #Homuz www.rfi.fr/en/internati...

Opinion: If the U.S. had not overestimated Putin's military, and did not slow-walk long range weapons, and if Trump, Putin's ally, had not been elected, the Russians would have been pushed back to 1994 borders. What if doesn't end suffering, actions do. @ec.europa.eu #Ukraine #Russia

UN chief António Guterres warns the world is on the brink of a wider Middle East war with “dramatic consequences,” urging the US, Israel, and Iran to de-escalate. Major escalation in the Middle East has disastrous consequences for the world, including the USA. #TrumpEffect #MiddleEast #Iran

Belarus passes a law targeting LGBTQ+ expression and “childfree” lifestyles—another example of far-right politics using bigotry and control to dictate personal life. #Belarus #LGBTQ #Hate #Bigotry kyivindependent.com/belarusian-p...

Zelensky offers Ukraine’s Black Sea maritime expertise as the UN Security Council prepares to debate protecting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. #Ukraine #UN #Iran #Hormuz www.kyivpost.com/post/73120

Paris police banned a Muslim event over terrorist threats from far-right groups. Far-right ideology has long fueled fear and violence, with power, not peace, driving its leaders. #FarRight #Power #Greed #bigotry #Hate. www.france24.com/en/france/20...

Trump out of narcissism, insecurity and hate, can't. help the playground level insults and rhetoric that embarasses the USA and himself. Once again he has opened his mouth and inserted his foot, opening up a stream of comments on his own marriage. #TrumpEffect www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...

Pete Hegseth allows troops to carry personal firearms on military bases. Defense secretary signs memo letting members request permission to carry firearms on military installations As a retired Army solider, this is a bad idea. #Army #PersonalWeapons www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Over 3,000 Jewish diaspora leaders urge Israel’s president Isaac Herzog to act on rising settler violence in the West Bank. Killings and arson attacks are prompting warnings this is a test of whether leadership will confront extremist violence. #Israel www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...

US mortgage rates rise to 6.46%, highest in nearly 7 months. The fifth straight weekly increase adds pressure on homebuyers, raising monthly costs and reducing affordability heading into the spring market. #TrumpEffect #Economy #Mortgages @democrats.senate.gov apnews.com/article/mort...

Trump threatens up to 100% pharma tariffs—bully politics to force pricing deals. The move risks disrupting supply chains and could drive up drug costs for Americans if companies pass on higher import prices. #Pharma #DrugPrices #ConsumerPrices @democrats.senate.gov www.france24.com/en/americas/...

Iran’s strikes on AWS-linked data centers in the UAE mark a shift in modern war—commercial digital infrastructure is now a target. Drone attacks signal escalation beyond cyber into physical disruption of global data systems. #Iran #DataCenters @ec.europa.eu asiatimes.com/2026/04/what...

US intel: Iran retains major strike capacity. About half of missile launchers remain and thousands of drones are still available despite weeks of US-Israeli strikes, per CNN sources. #Iran #Missiles @ec.europa.eu edition.cnn.com/2026/04/02/p...

Bondi’s firing is a reminder: loyalty to Trump is never enough. From Jeff Sessions to Kristi Noem, even top allies are discarded when politically convenient. As AG, Bondi drove purges and politicized prosecutions—yet still wasn’t immune. #Bondi #Fired www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

rump threatens to hit Iran “hard” as Tehran vows to fight back, signaling further escalation. With both sides digging in, the risk of a wider regional conflict continues to rise. #Trump #Iran #GlobalSecurity @ec.europa.eu www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblo...

The UK will host a 35-nation summit on reopening the Strait of Hormuz as global pressure builds to restore shipping flows. PM Keir Starmer says allies will assess diplomatic options to guarantee safe passage and resume vital energy trade. #UK #Hormuz #GlobalSecurity www.politico.eu/article/uk-h...

Russia is moving to splinter its internet—throttling Telegram and expanding mobile blackouts. With ~94M users, Telegram remains a key information lifeline now under pressure. This isn’t just censorship—it’s digital isolation #Russia #Internet #EU @ec.europa.eu www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

Markets slide as oil surges past $100 after Trump’s speech offered escalation,not clarity,on Iran. With no timeline on reopening Hormuz, uncertainty is driving volatility and hitting global markets. With and end unclear, markets react—and consumers pay. #Trumpt #Markets www.rte.ie/news/busines...

NATO members should not capitulate to Trump’s self-serving threats or react impulsively to his talk of leaving the alliance. that's seen as weakness. As NATO chief Mark Rutte heads to Washington, the test isn’t just unity—it’s resolve. #NATO #Europe @ec.europa.eu www.reuters.com/world/natos-...

Carney models diplomacy in Japan—expanding ties, speaking the language, and emphasizing shared resilience. Contrast that with Trump, who reportedly invoked Pearl Harbor in talks with Japan’s PM—undermining trust. Alliances are being tested—and leadership matters. #Canada #Leadership @ec.europa.eu

Trump cannot unilaterally withdraw the U.S. from NATO—Section 1250A of the FY2024 NDAA (22 U.S.C. § 1928f) requires either a two-thirds Senate vote or an act of Congress, blocking any unilateral exit. #NATO #EU @ec.europa.eu @europarl.europa.eu @europeangreens.eu

Trump cannot unilaterally withdraw the U.S. from NATO—current law requires either a two-thirds Senate vote or an act of Congress, making any exit legally and politically difficult. #NATO #Trump @ec.europa.eu @europarl.europa.eu www.france24.com/en/americas/...

Macron positions Europe as a stable partner amid global volatility, highlighting “predictability” during his Japan visit—an implicit contrast with the shifting direction of U.S. policy under Trump. #Macron #France #Europe #Trade @ec.europa.eu @europarl.europa.eu www.france24.com/en/asia-paci...

UAE signals it may join U.S.-led efforts to force the Strait of Hormuz open after Iranian attacks—potentially becoming the first Gulf state to enter direct combat and sharply escalating the conflict. #UAE #Iran #TrumpEffect @ec.europa.eu www.i24news.tv/en/news/midd...

Oil drops over 3% as Iran war uncertainty rattles markets—despite signals the U.S.-Israeli campaign could end within weeks, supply concerns keep volatility high. #TrumpEffect #OilPrices #MiddleEast #Iran www.reuters.com/business/ene...

UK PM Keir Starmer highlights cost-of-living relief as Iran war pressures grow—pointing to wage increases, energy bill support, and price freezes amid rising public concern. #UK #Trump #Iran #EU @ec.europa.eu @europeangreens.eu www.straitstimes.com/world/europe...

Europe pushes back on U.S. Iran war operations—France, Italy, and Spain reportedly deny support or airspace, citing international law, as divisions with Washington deepen. #EU #USA #Iran #Trump www.reuters.com/world/europe...

Trump plans to attend Supreme Court arguments on birthright citizenship—an unprecedented move seen as an attempt to pressure right-wing justices ahead of a major ruling. #Intimidation #SCOTUS #Trump @democrats.senate.gov @housedemocrats.bsky.social www.npr.org/2026/04/01/g...

Russia escalates diplomatic tensions with the UK, ordering a British embassy official to leave within two weeks over alleged economic espionage—claims London has firmly rejected as “unacceptable.” #Russia #UK #EU #FSB #Diplomats @ec.europa.eu @europeangreens.eu www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/...

Economist Jeffrey Sachs says the UN response to the Iran attack exposed a deeper reality—countries rushed to condemn Iran while few challenged the U.S. and Israel, raising questions about sovereignty and global power dynamics. #UnitedNations #GlobalPower #InternationalLaw @europeangreens.eu

Once again Trump's actions aid and abet Putin's illegal invasion and murder in Ukraine. #Trump #Putin #Russia @ec.europa.eu @europeangreens.eu @democrats.senate.gov @housedemocrats.bsky.social

A U.S. journalist has been kidnapped in Baghdad by a suspected Iranian-backed militia. Washington says Iraqi authorities have detained a suspect as efforts intensify to secure her release. #Kidnapping #Journalist #Iran @ec.europa.eu @democrats.senate.gov www.france24.com/en/middle-ea...

A federal judge has halted Trump’s $400M White House ballroom project, ruling construction cannot proceed without congressional approval. A preliminary injunction stops the plan—for now. #Trump #Ballroom www.reuters.com/world/us-jud...

Mail-in voting likely survives. Popok says Supreme Court signals enough votes to uphold state laws counting ballots arriving after Election Day within legal windows. #SCOTUS #Elections #MailInBallots

Before his role in Trump’s 2020 election effort, John Eastman already faced legal exposure tied to actions during Trump’s first term—including pushing fringe theories like ending birthright citizenship. #Eastman #CriminalEsposure #Trump-1 www.politico.com/news/2026/03...

Faith is belief without empirical evidence—and shouldn’t decide legal precedent. In an 8–1 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy, siding with a therapist’s free speech claim. #LGBTQ #Bigotry #WaponizedReligion www.bbc.com/news/article...

Eurozone inflation rises to 2.5% in March as the Iran war drives energy prices higher. Fuel costs surged, reversing February’s decline and increasing pressure on households, raising expectations of ECB rate hikes later this year. #Trump #Europe #Inflation @ec.europa.eu apnews.com/article/euro...

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards threaten to target major U.S. tech firms—including Apple, Google, and Meta—if further leaders are assassinated. The warning signals potential escalation beyond military targets into global corporate infrastructure. #Trump #Iran #Tech www.straitstimes.com/world/middle...

“Go get your own oil” — Trump tells European allies to secure fuel themselves as the Iran war strains global supply. Suggesting they “take it” from the Strait of Hormuz, he signals reduced U.S. support amid rising tensions. @Trump @Europe @Oil www.irishtimes.com/world/middle...

“Very sinister development” — Poland’s PM slams Hungary after leaked audio suggests FM Szijjártó discussed easing EU sanctions with Russia. The timing, just before a key election, raises questions about Budapest’s alignment. #Hungary #Russia @europeangreens.eu www.independent.co.uk/news/world/e...

King Charles III to proceed with U.S. state visit in late April despite mounting calls to cancel over the Iran war. Critics warn the trip risks signaling political alignment at a time of deep transatlantic tensions and an escalating conflict. #UK #EU @ec.europa.eu www.france24.com/en/americas/...