What a finish!

This line so perfectly captures the state of our political dialogue: “…authoritarianism is not just a form of government where leaders jut out their chins, jackbooted police march around with batons, and jails fill up with dissidents. It’s also a habit of mind, marked by…

New: Violent crime across the United States has continued to trend down for the first quarter of 2024 since it spiked in 2020 – although it’s still more prevalent than it was pre-pandemic, according to a report from the Major Cities Chiefs Association.

There were fewer reported…

One case that explicitly undermines the “it’s up to the states” position:

Texas man files legal action to probe ex-partner’s out-of-state abortion washingtonpost.com/investigations…

From Jim Sciutto’s, ‘The Return of Great Powers’

“Russians are not very well trained. In WW I, WWW II, and Afghanistan, they have always been short on tactical skill. They win by massive firepower and not caring who the kill. They intentionally kill civilians” - Gen John Kelly

—>> Hope Hicks, who was once one of Trump's most trusted aides has been called as the next witness to testify.

One of the many impacts of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a rejuvenation and expansion of the U.S. military supply chain - not exactly a strategic win for Putin.

New - the Goncalves family tells me they’re “incredibly frustrated” with the progress and pace of the trial of the alleged killer of their daughter Kaylee and three others. Full statement:

“Discovery, discovery, discovery! You have what we want… no I don’t, yes you do… no I…

This is definitely a two-Sharpie signing job!

Is it okay to quote tweet adding little or no substance whatsoever simply to maintain a presence? (Except the original post is by Luke Skywalker)

Seems relevant to the current zeitgeist.

In fact, she’s Jewish.

Mia Kurzer, who is Jewish, tells me she’s been harassed for taking part in anti-war protests at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Student Mia Kurzer, who is taking part in anti-war protests at the University of Wisconsin-Madison as a de-escalator, tells me she believes police intervention has inflamed rather than calmed the situation on campus.

Hiba Tibi, Country Director for CARE (care.org) in West Bank and #Gaza joined CNN's Jim Sciutto to discuss the importance of delivering urgent aid to Gaza:

Look for consistency on protest response. For instance, many of those pushing for calling in the troops against student protests, are simultaneously calling for leniency for Capitol rioters, Trump foremost among them. Law enforcement of course has a role in each but the my…

Suppose it’s a compliment when you know they’re listening! Dmitri Alperovitch

Former French ambassador to the U.S. and Israel:

Take note: Trump says states should decide whether to prosecute women who have abortions

Trump was asked by TIME, “Are you comfortable if states decide to punish women who access abortions after the procedure is banned? 
 
“…I don't have to be comfortable or uncomfortable. The…

!: Merchan also threatened incarceration if he willfully violates the gag order again, writing in his ruling, 'THEREFORE, Defendant is hereby warned that the Court will not tolerate continued willful violations of its lawful orders and that if necessary and appropriate under the…