Europe steps up on defence and support for Ukraine 🇪🇺🇺🇦 We've just approved a €1.5 billion investment plan to strengthen Europe’s defence industry and boost cooperation with Ukraine.

As the Iran war enters its fifth week, should Whitehall ramp up contingency planning for its impact at home? British PM Keir Starmer is meeting industry bosses to explore the options. 🎙️ Sam and Anne discuss on today’s #PASAA 👇

Donald Trump’s distancing from Europe means richer countries now want EU membership for protection in a more fragile world. 🔗 www.politico.eu/article/defe...

EXCLUSIVE: Messages and recordings shared with POLITICO offer rare insight into Moscow’s efforts to infiltrate opposition groups in Europe. 🔗 www.politico.eu/article/russ...

🧵 The East Wing ⬇️ bsky.app/profile/dcmi...

🚨Trump's Ballroom Design Has Barely Been Scrutinized. Critics warn it still has many issues — its portico is too big, its stairs lead nowhere, fake windows and its columns will block views from inside the ballroom. Gift link ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

Hi Mike! I get it.

Good morning Jaye! Happy Monday! ☕☀️ Just give me a few minutes to drink my first cup of coffee, then I'll be awake and fine.👍

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Spain closes airspace to US planes involved in Iran war, defence minister says

🚨 Trump’s campaign has included the weaponization of DOJ and FBI, the undermining of laws designed to protect voters, the redrawing of voting maps, the installation of election deniers in key positions of power, and the emboldening of election officials to pursue an anti-voting agenda with impunity.

🚨 This Is How Trump Is Already Threatening the Midterms WIRED surveyed the ways the Trump administration is working to manipulate this year’s midterm elections. www.wired.com/story/this-i...

#MorningVibe An excerpt from The Hill We Climb, by @amandagorman.bsky.social , as read by Shia Justine Wilson. Be inspired. #WomensHistoryMonth

Don’t let anybody tell you small towns don’t matter. 🤠🔥 Weatherford, Texas — population under 8,000 — came out today to say no kings, no exceptions. Deep in red state America, democracy is alive and fighting. #NoKings2026

Right on time to manipulate the markets, along with a threat to commit war crimes and terrorize civilians and noncombatants.

Trump starts the week with market manipulation and threats of war crimes

The most corrupt, self-serving family in history is raping America on a daily basis and Republicans do nothing to try and stop it. Don’t tell me no one is above the law when these crooks are doing anything they please to enrich themselves, despite it being against the law and unconstitutional.

You know, America “Christianity” never fails to show its complete lack on Biblical knowledge. MAGA, of course are attacking the Pope in favour of Trump. The pope actually used one of strongest biblical arguments for God’s rejection of war waging prayers. And “Christians” just

Is the world really going to have to suffer WW3 because the USA can’t impeach a president?

Good afternoon. Speaker Johnson was sent a bill to fund TSA, the Coast Guard and FEMA that passed the Senate 100-0. If he had simply called it for a vote it would passed easily. But he chose chaos. Because that’s what Trump wants. Only Johnson can clean up this mess.

They are to be celebrated for their dedication to the constitution and to the values they swore to uphold.....

“Russia took satellite images of a U.S. air base in Saudi Arabia three times in the days before Iran attacked the site and wounded American troops.” www.nbcnews.com/world/ukrain...

"footage drawn from Russian military Telegram channels that appears to show Russian soldiers with Ubiquiti Wi-Fi bridges, appeals from Russian soldiers seeking funds to acquire the equipment, and step-by-step guides for Russian soldiers on how to install them..." kyivindependent.com/pussy-riot-o...

Trump would only do it for his buddy Putin.

Michigan women's team had 16-0 and 17-0 runs yesterday and today the men's team had a 21-0 run

If the SAVE America Act or Michigan’s “Citizen Voting” bill passes, women will need a birth certificate or passport, marriage license (if it applies) and divorce license (if it applies) to vote. Push back. Tell your senators/house reps no way. #Indivisible #VAAC @notpoliticians.bsky.social

MICHIGAN PEEPS!!! If you’re around, come through and get a FREE BOOK at @umich.edu and @umfordschool.bsky.social on APRIL 7. I'd love to see you!!! (If you're from Detroit, I am extending an extra special invitation to you) Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/anna-gifty...

Hail Hail to Michigan.... Final Four, baby! Go Blue!!!! #goblue

Loved having these folks in my pocket today and I called each name out when I arrived at the first protest: Sally, Marlena, Joan, Seima, Beverley, Chris, Jan, Gengar, Peppa, Unatiers, KB Dogs, Jenn, Cheri, Rick, Argent….and any BlueSky friends I may have missed!

After the #NoKings protest, your body might still be holding onto the intensity of the energy & emotion of the day. Take time for a little self-care. 🔹Step outside, go for a walk 🔹Enjoy a good meal 🔹Talk with someone you trust Moments of change require passion, but they also require restoration.

I have a new favorite sign. #NoKings

My favorite so far!

Bless everyone out there marching for NO KINGS DAY!

Still can’t get over the House GOP rejecting a 100-0 bill from the Senate to fund TSA, Coast Guard, and FEMA and… just going on vacation. Complete abdication of duty.

Best message I’ve seen all day. #NoKings

Why Manhattan, Kansas (and the rest of the country) says no kings:

WATCH: “MEMPHIS PD showed what we were protesting— violently harming people peacefully protesting.” Rep. @justinjpearson.bsky.social and activists say Memphis PD escalated for no reason with tear gas at the end of the #NoKings protest today. (and the headlines aren’t telling the story)

When an Iranian official this week laid out a list of demands to end the war started by the United States and Israel, he added an item that hadn’t been on Tehran’s list before: recognition of Iran’s sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.

🚨 NEW: Pentagon prepares for weeks of ground operations in Iran. The plan is waiting for Trump’s approval. So Trump is saying the war is ending… while prepping to escalate it.

Sunlight is the best disinfectant, and also the best guarantee we can hold free and fair elections this November. Today, it was shining brightly. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...

Missoula, Montana #NoKings ❌👑 Everyone. Everywhere. All at once.

Iran making deals with everyone...except the United States. www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/202...

Folks, If the estimates are correct, today was the biggest day of protest in U.S. history. People are already trying to dismiss the meaning. Don’t buy it. We are the majority. We have the numbers. We have the will. We have the passion. Keep going!

A lot of amazing stuff today but these NASHVILLE Handmaids were the MVPs for us 🏆 📸 from shannon voss : www.instagram.com/p/DWc0HbjFg1...

Let’s seize this No King’s energy. Tell the Senate there’s no way in hell we’re going to let them get away with passing the totally bogus SAVE Act. Kill the SAVE act. No Kings.