The Trump administration is suspending Microsoft from a green card program for H-1B visa holders, alleging fraud. Big Tech aligning itself with Trump isn’t working out too well!

Trump Administration Suspends Microsoft From Green Card Program

The Trump administration is suspending Microsoft from a green card program for H-1B visa holders, alleging fraud.

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JD Vance: “And we were tired of being called racist for noticing that our country was becoming dirtier.” You said you were “tired of being called racist” yet you attack immigrants and claim America was becoming “dirtier.” That is quite literally racist rhetoric

The California Senate passed legislation Monday that would impose fines on content creators who do not disclose paid posts supporting political candidates or ballot measures. Accountability matters, especially when money is being used to influence elections.

California Senate Passes Bill Requiring Influencers to Disclose Paid Political Posts

The California Senate passed legislation Monday that would impose fines on content creators who do not disclose paid posts supporting political candidates or ballot measures.

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A federal judge in Boston dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit Thursday alleging that Harvard University failed to address harassment of Jewish students. Harvard stood its ground!

Federal Judge Dismisses Trump Administration Lawsuit Against Harvard

A federal judge in Boston dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit Thursday alleging that Harvard University failed to address harassment of Jewish students.

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The Department of Homeland Security said Monday that ICE plans to spend up to $20 million on thousands of “conductive distraction and de-escalation devices” by March. Trump’s untrained militia given more tools to target people for no justifiable reason.

ICE Plans to Spend Up to $20 Million on Electric Shock Gloves

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents may soon receive gloves designed to deliver painful electric shocks to people targeted by the agency.

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Abdul El-Sayed narrowly defeated Haley Stevens early Wednesday to win Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary. We beat AIPAC, a huge victory for progressive Americans!

Abdul El-Sayed Beats AIPAC-Backed Haley Stevens in Democratic Primary

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A Kansas judge struck down a series of abortion restrictions, ruling that the state failed to justify allowing the Legislature to impose waiting periods, mandate abortion reversal disclosures, and doctors to obtain patients’ reasons for having an abortion. This decision is a win for all Kansans!

Kansas Judge Strikes Down Abortion Restrictions Dating Back to 1997

A Kansas judge struck down a series of abortion restrictions dating back to 1997, ruling that the state failed to justify allowing the Legislature to impose waiting periods, mandate abortion reversal ...

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A small federal agency responsible for protecting the public from injuries caused by dangerous products, is demanding that some of the largest health systems provide detailed, personally identifiable medical records from emergency room patients. A violation of privacy rights, this is against HIPAA.

Federal Agency Demands Emergency Room Records From Millions of Americans

A small federal agency responsible for protecting the public from injuries caused by products like lawn mowers and coffeemakers is demanding that some of the country’s largest health systems provide d...

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Group chat on here, anyone? Just leave a comment and I’ll add you!

Zohran Mamdani has announced that some basic groceries at city-run stores will be discounted by 30 percent, including vegetables, meat, bread and milk. Affordable healthy essentials for everyday New Yorkers!

Mamdani Announces 30% Discounts on Groceries at City-Owned Stores

On Monday, Zohran Mamdani announced that some basic groceries at city-run stores will be discounted by 30 percent, including vegetables, meat, bread and milk.

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Look at that CROWD! They are calling it the GREATEST political shift in the HISTORY of our country. We have the LIBERALS, we have the WORKERS, we have EVERYBODY coming together under one BIG, BEAUTIFUL tent. The fake news said it was impossible, but look at the signs—“LIBERAL TRUMP!” Liberal DJT

All white people should have to experience being black for a day to understand what the they have to go through. All men should have to go through pregnancy to understand what these abortion bans are like for women. All men should have to experience fearing men like women are forced to

Love this post for so many reasons. RFK Jr. is possibly the most dangerous cabinet member, but the competition is steep.

Mitchell Epner@mitchellepner.bsky.social · 5mo ago

I take Lexapro. I have taken Lexapro for over two decades. The times that I have discontinued taking Lexapro have ended very badly for me. RFKJ is trying to kill millions of Americans like me. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/04/s...

On Friday, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals restricted nationwide access to mifepristone, blocking a 2023 FDA policy that permitted telemedicine prescriptions and mail delivery of the abortion pill. “It’s up to the states,” they said. Republicans were never going to stop at reversing Roe v. Wade.

Federal Appeals Court Rolls Back Telehealth Access to Abortion Pill Mifepristone

On Friday, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals restricted nationwide access to mifepristone, blocking a 2023 FDA policy that permitted telemedicine prescriptions and mail delivery of the abortion pill.

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Hofstra University Democrats have issued a statement condemning the university’s decision to allow a student organization to host a panel featuring members of the Israeli Defense Forces. This event isn’t neutral. It raises real concerns about students feeling unsafe, dismissed, or re-traumatized.

Hofstra Democrats Condemn University Decision to Allow IDF Panel

Hofstra University Democrats have issued a statement condemning the university’s decision to allow a student organization to host a panel featuring members of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).

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Under Donald Trump’s fiscal year 2027 budget proposal, defense spending would increase by $1.5 trillion while billions are removed from programs tied to trust and treaty responsibilities to tribal nations. These cuts disregard Native communities and violate the federal government’s fiduciary duty.

Trump’s 2027 Budget Proposes Major Cuts to Tribal Colleges and Native Programs

The Trump administration is once again proposing cuts to federal funding for tribal colleges and universities.

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Reports of a meeting between a Vatican representative and the Pentagon went viral, with allegations that the church had been warned to cease its criticism.

Pentagon Confirms It Met With Vatican—But Denies Reports Of A Bitter Clash—Amid The Pope’s Mounting Criticism

Reports of a meeting between a Vatican representative and the Pentagon went viral, with allegations that the church had been warned to cease its criticism.

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Unconstitutional key messages from F47 via Leavitt need to be taken very seriously.

Brian F. Kelcey@stateofthecity.bsky.social · 6mo ago

I've dealt with the press directly for two mayors, two cabinet ministers, maybe seven campaigns, and been a spokesperson for a provincial govt at 10+ intergov meetings. And I'm struggling to imagine how it would go if I'd ever delivered "take [our principal] very seriously" as a key message.

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In a Tuesday Truth Social Post, Donald Trump threatened that “a whole civilization will die tonight” as the deadline for reaching a ceasefire with Iran draws near. That alone should be a reason to invoke the 25th Amendment.

Trump Warns “Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight” as Iran Ceasefire Deadline Nears

In a Tuesday Truth Social Post, Donald Trump threatened that “a whole civilization will die tonight” as the deadline for reaching a ceasefire with Iran draws near.

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Many people—very smart people—are saying we need a BIG CHANGE. JD Vance is a TOTAL DISASTER! It’s a disgrace! We need someone with experience, someone who knows the soul of the country. What if we IMPEACH JD and bring back BIDEN? We’d have the most Progressive team in the HISTORY OF THE WORLD!

US fighter jet shot down by Iran: report #RawStory

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US fighter jet shot down by Iran: report

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Donald Trump proposed increasing defense spending to $1.5 trillion in his 2027 budget, which would be the largest request in decades. The MAGA agenda: more money for endless war in the Middle East, none for the average American.

Trump budget seeks $1.5T in defense spending alongside cuts in domestic programs

The White House is releasing details of President Donald Trump’s 2027 budget, including a $1.5 trillion defense spending request.

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The Trump administration has sued Minnesota and its school athletics governing body over the state’s policy allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls’ sports. This is a blatant violation of federalist principles to sue Minnesota for upholding its own 30-year-old anti-discrimination laws.

Trump administration sues Minnesota over transgender athletes in girls sports

The Trump administration has carried out on a threat to sue the state of Minnesota and its school athletics governing body for allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls sports.

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