How Trump spent his time during the shutdown During the shutdown, the president visited six countries, spoke at a million-dollar-a-plate dinner and undertook a massive construction project at the White House.

While other presidents have largely kept their activities focused on helping end past government shutdowns, President Trump has visited six countries, undertaken a massive construction project and attended a “Great Gatsby”-themed party at Mar-a-Lago.

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I need this in a shirt @morganhughes.bsky.social ! Vamos Columbus with the Catrina dog!

#Crew96 tifo for Game 2 vs FC Cincinnati

Vermont will backfill SNAP benefits for 15 days Vermont leaders approved a plan to use roughly $6 million in state money to pay for 15 days' worth of food benefits if the federal government shutdown continues and the SNAP program runs out of money ...

With the federal government shutdown dragging on, top Vermont lawmakers announced Wednesday that the state will backfill food benefits for at least 15 days when federal dollars for SNAP run dry on Nov. 1.

Criminalizing abortion is about the subjugation of women. By insecure men and judgmental subjugated women. It's never been about concern for children. Not ever. (Oklahoma 👇👇)

What are my options if I can’t use Spotify nor prime music? I used to use Apple Music and it was blah. #advice

More States Consider Joining Redistricting Fight Launched by Trump More States Consider Joining Redistricting Fight Launched by Trump

After Texas started a gerrymandering war, several other states are proposing their own mid-decade redistricting in hopes of swaying control of the House in 2026.

These are the states you should be watching ⤵️

The shooter at Annunciation Catholic School used an assault weapon to fire dozens of rounds through the stained glass windows of the school’s church—killing two children and wounding 17 others, including 14 children.

Army base in Georgia is on lockdown after report of an active shooter, spokesperson tells AP A spokesperson says parts of the Fort Stewart in southeast Georgia were locked down after an active shooter was reported on the sprawling Army post. Lt. Col.

BREAKING: An Army base in Georgia is on lockdown after a report of an active shooter, a spokesperson tells AP.

David Miliband, the former foreign secretary, told Times Radio that members of staff at his humanitarian agency in Gaza were deciding not to eat in order to feed their children

@jd-vance-1.bsky.social liar

God bless our troops.

Federal judge says Trump administration can't block state funding over immigration The ruling comes ahead of a grant application deadline on June 20, which would have required states to agree to enforce the Trump administration's immigration agenda or lose transportation funding.

The ruling comes ahead of a grant application deadline on June 20, which would have required states to agree to enforce the Trump administration's immigration agenda or lose transportation funding.

The doctor said 'be happy.' Music therapy can help cancer patients do that A new study shows that music therapy is as effective as cognitive behavioral therapy at helping cancer patients and survivors heal emotionally.

A new study shows that music therapy is as effective as cognitive behavioral therapy at helping cancer patients and survivors heal emotionally. https://n.pr/45rG55C

MUST WATCH! The numbers don't lie, this bill doesn't just cut Medicaid, it adds $20 trillion in new debt.
#TrumpsBillWillKill

CEO pay rose nearly 10% in 2024 as stock prices and profits soared The typical compensation package for chief executives who run companies in the S&P 500 jumped nearly 10% in 2024 as the stock market enjoyed another banner year and corporate profits rose sharply.

The typical compensation package for chief executives who run companies in the S&P 500 jumped nearly 10% in 2024 as the stock market enjoyed another banner year and corporate profits rose sharply.

Surprise! New “MAHA” Report Is Full of Junk Science and Fake Studies The latest Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again”

In one case, the supposed author of a study on anxiety in adolescents, epidemiologist Katherine Keyes, was surprised to find she was cited in the report for a paper she didn’t even write.

https://trib.al/WAKKfDb

50 protests 50states 1 movement national day of action no kings! June 13th, 2015. Ohio statehouse 1 Capitol Sq. Columbus, OH 43215 In front of McKinley Memorial 4-7pm. Our tenets: uphold the constitution. End executive overreach. Liberty and justice for all. [logo 50501 ohio] [logo 50501 columbus] instagram: @ohio_50501 TikTok: @ohio.50501 Bluesky: @ohio50501 Featuring Crntral Ohio Political Justice Organizations

Hey, Columbus! Our June 14th makeup date is just the day before, on June 13th at the Ohio Statehouse from 4-7pm!

We will NOT be protesting on June 14th as that is the day of the Columbus Pride parade and we are encouraging everyone to attend that!!

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May 28 is LGBTQ+ Domestic Violence Awareness Day.

Join us in making survivors feel #SeenAndBelieved by raising awareness about the unique challenges LGBTQ+ people face.

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"Peers, partners, and equals": How a tiny California nonprofit gets unhoused people back on their feet Amid aggressive sweeps and soaring rents, SOS Richmond punches above its weight.

Meet Safe Organized Spaces Richmond, better known as SOS. They support unhoused neighbors and pickup trash from Richmond, CA's streets.

Around 80% of SOS's staff are currently or formerly unhoused: “How can people [say] ‘this is good for someone’ when they haven’t walked the walk?”

The F.B.I. is disbanding a unit that investigates members of Congress and federal employee fraud just as the Trump administration moves to sideline divisions handling public corruption.

Because of the layoffs at NIOSH, multiple lifesaving programs have been shut down even though they’re required by law.

We strongly advise the public not to do this, it’s unsafe. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posted photos of himself and his grandkids swimming in Rock Creek, a Washington waterway so contaminated with sewage runoff that swimming has been banned citywide for over 50 years.

Is the new pope MAGA or woke? Depends who you ask. Only time will tell where Leo falls on the ideological spectrum.

The Conclave has spoken, and President Donald Trump will not be the next pope. Instead, that designation will go to Robert Francis Prevost, who will be known as Pope Leo XIV, the Vatican announced on Thursday.

More than 100 staff members have been fired from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

Every 8 week 🩸

We're so back #Crew96

The Trump administration says it will cut EPA staffing to Reagan-era levels EPA announced plans to reorganize the agency, moving science-focused staff into different roles and reducing the overall number of employees.

EPA announced plans to reorganize the agency, moving science-focused staff into different roles and reducing the overall number of employees.