Senate pushes back on unilateral war authority. Imagine that… checks & balances doing their job for once. apnews.com/article/wall...

Photos taken during my trip. I marvel at the breathtaking beauty of Yellowstone.

SCOTUS just greenlit turning back asylum seekers at the border before they even set foot in the U.S. This is going to reshape refugee law overnight… and not in a humane direction. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

apnews.com/article/trum... Trump is stepping in due to major players backing out. Going to be interesting to see to see his crowd size and if he can untarnish his brand. #BSC1

I need y'all to listen to this. Todd Blanche has become Trump's own personal Otto Georg Thierack. Like Hitler's Reich Minister, Blanche has ZERO morals and integrity — and is intoxicated by power. Blanche has turned into a sadistc MONSTER for the fascist authoritarian regime.

We can track a pizza delivery in real time but still can’t pass basic voting rights protections. Love that for us. www.washingtonpost.com?utm_source=c...

Former Presidents Biden, Obama, Bush, and Clinton, joined by former First Ladies Jill Biden, Michelle Obama, Laura Bush, and Secretary Clinton, at the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago.

Christina Aguilera sings “What a Wonderful World” at the Barack Obama Presidential Center opening. Edited for format.

What a day to be on the South Side for the opening of the Obama Presidential Center.

Oil dropping after Iran talks = great for prices, terrible for predicting literally anything in geopolitics. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

They did. Claude Mythos is arguably a more direct AI risk than exporting chips. If policymakers demand strict controls on hardware but hesitate to scrutinize frontier AI software with the same intensity, people will naturally question whether policy is being driven by principles or by politics #AI

J.D. VANCE: “Manufacturing jobs are increasing at a large number.” REALITY: They’ve declined since Trump took office, largely because of his tariffs. (Nobody pushed back on this)

Living in this undulating city, even the light and shadow have a jumping rhythm.

Wall Street hitting record highs because of ‘peace optimism’ is cute… until reality walks in uninvited again. #Stocks #Markets www.theguardian.com/business/liv...

When it comes to capturing the city through a lens, San Francisco's streetscapes never disappoint.

Stocks tank, oil spikes, inflation still too high — shocker we don’t have a peace plan! This is what leadership looks like? #Economy #InflationCrisis za.investing.com/news/economy...

With the U.S. facing a constant barrage of war, political, and social pressures, how much longer can the government keep up?

Congratulations to Xavier Becerra. I am excited to offer him all the support I can as he sets out to become our state’s next governor, and I look forward to standing with him as California makes history by electing our first Latino governor in 150 years.

A trade judge is telling the Trump administration to speed up refunds on more than $10 billion in illegal tariffs. Translation: people actually noticed when the government overcharged them, and now the bill is coming due. www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...

This is Simba. He has a special stuffed friend who protects him while he sleeps. Partly by being big spoon, and partly by being a pretty good decoy. 12/10 (IG: simbaaeyo)

The Court also backed the FCC’s fine power, so yes, regulators can still regulate. Amazing what happens when the law is not rewritten to protect the loudest donors. www.reuters.com/business/med...

Laguna Beach, California's No.1 Jelly Beach.

What do you think of the Orange Bastards setting up an "anti-weaponization fund"?

Democrats and defecting Republicans slow a surveillance expansion tied to controversial intelligence picks. apnews.com/article/fisa...

Mayor Mamdani Magically Saves NYC Money,By Working Hard,And Not Being Corrupt ! Go Knicks !🏀

Illinois passed its eighth balanced budget that puts working families first. Delivering economic relief, fighting high prices, and creating educational opportunity.

An aquarium surrounded by tropical fish is truly therapeutic ✨

The US Justice Department isn’t backing away from a lawsuit settlement provision barring audits of Donald Trump, his family or his businesses.

California’s primary is a reminder that local elections shape national power. Democrats need to organize now, not later, if they want to defend the state and push back on extremism. #California #Elections #VoteBlue www.reuters.com/world/us/

If, for example,you come at 4 o’clock in the afternoon,then at 3 o’clock i shall begin to be happy.

A retired federal judge just tore into Trump’s controversial $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund—and her fiery words are igniting a national firestorm. Critics say the plan threatens the very foundation of justice in America. 🔥⚖️ #Trump #January6

Beware of Trump's 250th Rally on the Mall open.substack.com/pub/robertre...

The Supreme Court is about to decide cases that could reshape birthright citizenship, Fed independence, immigration, and presidential power. This is a huge checks-and-balances moment. www.reuters.com/legal/govern...

Any threat around the Strait of Hormuz is a reminder that reckless geopolitics hits ordinary people through higher prices and more instability. #Energy #Inflation #Security www.reuters.com/world/middle...

The photo was taken from 28th Street overlooking the Neuchâtel.

Trump has never sued any of the many people who’ve called him a pedophile because, clearly, a lawyer has explained (1) how discovery works; and (2) how truth is an absolute defense in a defamation action.

A city that combines beauty, dreaminess, and romance!

Head to Alamo Square Park for the best view of the houses and the skyline. It’s a great spot for a picnic while taking in the sights!

President Biden urges Congress to pass stronger climate bills after recent extreme weather. Should we accelerate green initiatives? www.washingtonpost.com

San Francisco is not only a place of gold rush and technological prosperity, but also a place rich in history.

Baby otters are adorable.🥰

US-China Trade Talks Yield Preliminary Tariff & Ag Market Progress — Tentative tariff cuts and broader market access pledges offer new opportunities for American farmers. www.reuters.com/world/china/...

LOKI IS MISSING IN BROOKLYN. Last seen at Saint Nicholas and Wyckoff, she's 7 pounds. If you've seen or found her please go here: www.lostmydoggie.com/details.cfm?... and/or phone 877-818-0060 and PLEASE RT LOKI!

Energy analysts note oil dipped below $100 when prospects for reopening the Strait of Hormuz improved — but peace is still uncertain. www.fxleaders.com/news/2026/05...

US launched a new naval operation to reopen shipping in the Strait of Hormuz amid renewed clashes with Iran — Democrats stress caution. www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstor...

The regression of democracy in the United States is becoming increasingly serious, and there should be calls for stronger protections and federal action. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democra...

The charm of tennis lies not in winning or losing, but in the process of giving it your all every time.

«Owls are just bird hardware running cat software» Original post

Democrats stand firm on DHS funding reforms after White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting www.axios.com/2026/04/28/w...

The so-called surprise is nothing more than the accumulation of hard work in fitness.