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OPINION by Sara Sneath, journalist and Marine Corps veteran: “The new standards fail to recognize that women would likely perform better than men in events aimed at gauging flexibility and endurance.” READ MORE: www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

NYC Bound so one more time. This Thursday!

Trump/Russia is real.

My grandmother says that breakup writing should be the best writing. I find this wisdom to be somewhat unhinged but also entirely plausible.

An Amazon spokesperson told NBC News: “The team that runs our ultra low cost Amazon Haul store considered the idea of listing import charges on certain products. This was never approved and is not going to happen.”

The initiative comes as Kennedy is conducting sweeping budget cuts that could eliminate 10,000 jobs and several HHS divisions, including global health and domestic HIV prevention.

OPINION by @jordan-s-rubin.bsky.social: Trump’s “relationship to the law is best understood not only through his transgressions but also through his lawful, yet equally corrupt, exercises of power and the grey area in between.” READ MORE: www.msnbc.com/deadline-whi...

A bond broker is not the same thing as an investor or a market maker that puts $ at risk. A broker is a middleman who takes a commission for lining up a buyer & seller.

We need elected leaders who know when to fight, how to fight, and who to fight for. Not passivity, and not just fighting for fighting’s sake.

I'm always annoyed when the gym has one of the TVs tuned to the Pat McAfee show, like if I wanted to watch a bunch of soft, past their prime dudes sit around and talk about their "glory days" for hours I'd just go back to the locker room.

Treating myself.

OPINION: 'None of this makes sense': Trump's economy just doesn't add up When you look at the big picture, the math for Trump's policies just isn't mathing. @stephruhle.bsky.social and panel discuss on The 11th Hour.

Debbie around 1986

Self inflicted wounds for America by an ignorant and malevolent leader. It took the UK 9 years to work on a reversal of their terrible move to break from Europe. America unwittingly wants to break from the world. Let’s get it together before more damage is done.

So Rand Paul could save us.

Who’s ready for a getaway? For a dose of wanderlust, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite Flipboard Magazines from #travel experts at @frommers.bsky.social, @foodandwine.com, Afar and more. Check out the threaded posts below for tips, guides and inspiration. #TravelTuesday

The Trump nightmare for America is only beginning but even people that supported his election are now wavering on his nonsensical policies.

OPINION by @stevebenen.com: “The public backlash to Trump was the one thing — perhaps, the only thing — that could rescue the Liberal Party and keep Justin Trudeau’s successor as prime minister, Mark Carney, in office.” READ MORE: www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...

Let me be clear, we're in a perilous moment in this country. Donald Trump is taking away our economic and civil rights — and Americans are feeling helpless and powerless. It's time to step out of your comfort zone, into the streets, and make your voice heard.

Worst 100 days since William Henry Harrison.

Congratulations to Mark Carney on his election victory! Canada is our neighbor — and Minnesota’s top trading partner and our bond is built on decades of trust, trade, and a commitment to democracy.

Which of these three should I draw?

OPINION: Trump panics at the prospect of Republicans turning against him over abysmal poll numbers @maddow.msnbc.com points out Donald Trump's disproportionate reaction to the possibility that Senate GOP will vote for a bill that would take away Trump's ability to arbitrarily set tariffs

Roll baby roll! lol

This is actually a very big deal for government attorneys, who customarily enjoy (and earn) the benefit of the doubt with scrupulous candor.

'Trust in President Trump': WH press secretary responds to questions of economic volatility

So whether or not Amazon actually list the tariffs (which it looks like they won’t be doing for now) the damage is already done: - People now know prices are going to increase - It looks like they backed down bc they’re scared of Trump (no surprise there)

Ahead of Trump's “celebration” of his first 100 days back in office (right here in Michigan), I want to tell you a story. Not about Democrats. Not about Republicans. About Michigan. 🧵

Here’s a look at 100 actions taken by Trump, his administration and the GOP-controlled Congress over his first 100 days. www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

OPINION: ‘These Republicans cannot know a moment of peace’: Pritzker calls for mass protests against GOP In a fiery speech in New Hampshire, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker railed against "do nothing" Democrats, President Trump, and called for mass mobilization against the GOP.

Given the Administration's position here and in deportation litigation (where DOD deported people instead of DHS because they were not a defendant), every plaintiff suing the federal government should do this.

More than any other president in history, Trump has marketed himself to his followers. We tallied it up: the Trump Store (which Trump profits from) added at least 168 new products between Election Day and Inauguration Day.

Donald Trump hopes you won't notice his latest attempt to purge civil servants The Trump administration put notice of a plan to reclassify up to 50,000 federal workers in favor of political loyalists in dry, bland legalese. How to act, @www.allrisenews.com www.allrisenews.com/p/trump-purg...

Trump promised dinner with top holders of his crypto coin. Then the coin’s value increased 50%. This smells like ‘pay to play’ corruption. I’m calling for an investigation.

OPINION: ‘The damage is already done’: Trump's approval rating sinks ahead of 100 day mark @profmmurray.bsky.social and panel react to the self-inflicted wounds that Donald Trump has made to the economy along with other mistakes from his first 3 months in office.

Funny that all these populists thought they could ride trump’s wave but forgot the key rule that he burns anyone close to him eventually

Congratulations to Mark Carney and all of Canada. Excelsior.

Team Trump keeps whining about the “unfair” coverage of his tariffs. Today’s show, 11am ET/8am PST, live right here.👇 m.youtube.com/@socialcontr...

The best that Trump did in 100 days: Mark Carney

“Respect the rights and qualities of your fellow men (and women)” FDR

“The danger to our cause springs from ourselves.” George Washington

OPINION: Lawrence: Donald Trump is now America's biggest loser in the history of presidents' first 100 days @lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com describes Donald Trump’s “unconstitutional delusional rants” that show Americans souring on his agenda as he fails to negotiate a single trade deal

The irony is Red States depend much more on the FEMA disaster relief and Medicaid funding that the Trump admin wants to cut. Good piece by @jeffsonnenfeld.bsky.social ⬇️ fortune.com/article/gop-...

I've seen this circulating. Maybe a bit tone-deaf putting it up on Remembrance day; but as someone who's run eight marathons, it's a very common phrase for runners. I'm confident that's what they are referring to.

Musk demoted as he loses over $100 BILLION in 100 Days: Ari Melber reports @arimelber.bsky.social delivers a special report on the eve of President Trump’s 100th day in office, reporting on Trump’s leadership, priority policy of immigration, and clashes over the rule of law.

There's not a person you know who is not being hurt by Trump policies nor do you know anyone for whom the pain will not get worse. Ask them: how are they impacted by skyrocketing costs, job losses, cuts to healthcare, education, the VA? The pain is real & it's all to serve the greed of billionaires.

FINALLY, an online victory! Last night, the House passed legislation Sen. Cruz and I led and passed in the Senate to protect victims of nonconsensual intimate images, including deepfakes. It will ensure this content is taken down and perpetrators are held accountable.

The three C’s of Trump’s first 100 Days: 📈 Chaos 📈 Corruption 📈 Costs

President Trump pardoned a man named Paul Walczak who was sentenced to nearly 18 months in prison for tax crimes. He also happens to be the son of a Trump political ally and donor who Trump appointed to the National Cancer Advisory Board in 2020.

Donald Trump has always seen telling the truth as a hostile act.

Thought-provoking piece from @jilldlawrence.bsky.social. If we had a Congress that took it job seriously, Trump would've been impeached and removed almost daily since resuming office. (And at least twice during the last term.)

Ed gets it exactly right. We could learn a lot from Canada. In so many ways. They are leading the way. I hope we have the wisdom to follow.

Great news! Among other things, Carney is one of the best experts on what climate change portends for our economic system. He won’t give warnings deaf ears.

The White House on Tuesday slammed Amazon for reportedly planning to display the cost of President Donald Trump’s tariffs next to the total price of products on its site. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt responded, saying, “This is a hostile and political act by Amazon.” cnb.cx/3Gup2Fk

'Hostile and political act': White House blasts Amazon over displaying tariff costs for consumers www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2v7...

When Republican Members of Congress took their oath of office on January 3rd, they all raised their right hand, and, instead of swearing to defend the Constitution, they all swore to defend Trump. They abandoned their independence and instead joined the king’s court.👇

Gratitude for the people of Carlton who elected Liberal Bruce Fanjoy, kicking Pierre Just-call-me-Jeff Poilievre to the curb. Well done!

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Trump Recasts Mission of Justice Dept.’s Civil Rights Office, Prompting ‘Exodus’ www.nytimes.com/2025/04/28/u...

In 100 Days, Trump Has Invented Something New: Clown-Show Fascism newrepublic.com/article/1944...

Amid the rubble left by the demolition of #USAID – and much foreign aid writ large – Michael Schiffer writes that Secretary Rubio’s reorganization of the State Department is a time to ask the right questions for some better answers: www.justsecurity.org/110982/state...

New: White House seriously does not like Amazon’s move to start showing the cost of Trump’s tariffs next to each product — Press Secy Karoline Leavitt calls it a “hostile and political action by Amazon” and declines to say whether the admin considers Jeff Bezos a Trump supporter

OPINION by @stephruhle.bsky.social: Stephanie notes Wall Street execs seemed shocked Trump meant what he said. And we’re all paying for it. “In these past 100 days, Trump has accomplished a tremendous amount, just not in the ways many expected.”

Trump is creating a massive new “National Defense Area" along the southern border. @marknevitt.bsky.social writes that this move allows the administration to expand the U.S. military's role in border enforcement, bypassing long-standing legal restrictions. www.justsecurity.org/111022/natio...

If the past decade has taught us anything, it is that somewhere between 25 and 33 percent of Americans are, when it comes to most issues, absolute shits.

🚨🎙️🚨 ICYMI pod alert! Didn't have a chance to flag last week's drops (I was uplugged and off the grid). But you don't want to miss the timeless NeverTrump stylings of @gtconway.bsky.social & Stuart Stevens or a fascinating visit with Susan Morrison about her biography of Lorne Michaels. Links below:

Civil disobedience - the refusal to obey the laws, demands, or commands of a government, without resorting to violence.

🚨🎙️🚨 New pod alert! As Trump 2.0 hits the 100-day mark, my @puck.news political superfriend @peterhamby.bsky.social joins Impolitic to break down what we've seen, what's mattered most, and how Democrats and Resistance 2.0 are faring. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i... open.spotify.com/episode/6PMf...

“The mouthiest barroom brawler knows not to pick a fight and then turn his back, but that’s what the president is doing.” Trump weakens America and strengthens China. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/26/o...

That number isn’t nearly high enough. But still, progress.

www.nytimes.com/2025/04/27/o...

The Trump attack on the Civil Rights division “is not simply a change in enforcement priorities — the division has been turned on its head and is now being used as a weapon against the very communities it was established to protect.” www.nytimes.com/2025/04/28/u...

Today's news: -Carney celebrates historic win in Canada -Spain rules out cyber-attack as cause of power cuts -Israel boycotts ICJ hearings -Civil rights lawyers leave en masse as Justice Dept. recasts mission -FBI ramps up internal leak hunts using polygraphs 👇 www.justsecurity.org/112429/early...

"Putin is a tactician. He knows what he wants to achieve, ultimately, which is to weaken America, to divide Europe and America, to weaken the West, to make Russia stronger." — Keir Simmons reports on Putin’s strategy behind the three-day ceasefire www.nbcnews.com/world/ukrain...

“These Republicans cannot know a moment of peace.” www.nytimes.com/2025/04/27/u...

Congratulations to the Paul Weiss associate who will get the privilege of defending this officer as part of the firm's new pro bono program. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

President Donald Trump has leaned heavily on executive power to remake the federal government at the outset of his new administration, largely leaving Congress on the sidelines. www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

OPINION by Ray Brescia, professor of law, Albany Law School: Ray warns the arrest of Judge Dugan could have a chilling effect that spreads far beyond Wisconsin. READ MORE: www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

“These Republicans cannot know a moment of peace.” www.nytimes.com/2025/04/27/u...

“The administration is creating ‘immense moments of opportunity for Xi Jinping and China…’” www.nytimes.com/2025/04/28/b...

'Trump is trying to break us': Canada's Mark Carney wins election fueled by WH threats www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChWh...

“FBI agents burst into an Atlanta house with flash-bang grenades and guns drawn, but victims have struggled to hold the government accountable for their actions.” www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...

100 days into this administration and chaos is up, corruption is up, and costs are up. Instead of rubber stamping his every move, congressional Republicans need to stand up to this President and say enough is enough.

Canada Trump is BAD at strategy. He announced what he would do to Canada well before he could accomplish it. This allowed the opposition to plan accordingly. He kept threatening Canada. Canadians voted for the most anti-Trump party. That’s it. It’s not that deep.

"It is not about progressive, moderate, this and that. It is about the level of fight, the level of spine." — @anandwrites.bsky.social reacts to Governor JB Pritzker's calling out 'do nothing' Democrats, urging a new kind of leadership to step up and meet the moment.

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Longtime Republican rips Trump, says WH in 'very bad shape' on economy www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_XG...

Vietnam and Afghanistan couldn’t win either. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...

🎭 Politicians rarely say what they mean—because metaphors do the work for them. This week on UnSpun, we decode the hidden messages. Find it here or wherever you pod. bit.ly/UnSpunPod

OPINION by Sabrina Singh, former deputy press secretary for the Department of Defense: “Trump’s policies and incompetence work in U.S. adversaries’ favor.” www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

🎭 Politicians rarely say what they mean—because metaphors do the work for them. This week on UnSpun, we decode the hidden messages. #MediaLiteracy #UnSpun

Trump promised to "Make America Affordable Again." 100 days in, how's his progress on his economic policy promises? -End inflation? ❌ -Cheaper groceries? ❌ -10% interest rate cap on credit cards? ❌ -Baby bonuses? ❌ -Free IVF? ❌ -No tax on social security & overtime? ❌

“The speed and scope with which President Donald Trump has tried to remake the relationship between the government and the citizenry in the first 100 days of his second term have been nothing short of breathtaking. That’s true for his fans and his critics alike.” www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...

This morning @anandwrites.bsky.social announces The Ink Book Club

Canadian voters backed Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party on Monday, the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. projects. “We are over the shock of the American betrayal, but we should never forget the lessons... We have to look out for ourselves and, above all, we have to take care of each other.”

“Democratic Rep. Angie Craig announced Tuesday that she's running for the Senate in Minnesota, a long-expected campaign that sets up a crowded primary among Craig, the state's lieutenant governor and a former state legislative leader.” www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...

At 100 Days, Trump 2.0 Is in Trouble www.wsj.com/opinion/dona...

In stunning comeback, Carney’s Liberals win Canada’s federal election www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...