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Everyone said NYC would spiral under Mamdani. Instead, crime just hit historic lows. Fewest murders and shootings ever recorded for the first three months of a year, with major crime down 5.3% citywide. #ZohranMamdani #NYC #Crime

These are year over year records, not seasonal dips. Public housing saw its safest start ever, with the lowest numbers of murders, shootings, victims, and robberies on r... https://instagr.am/p/DWr2qZvAdP5/

Louisiana’s Republican Governor Jeff Landry is reportedly set to cancel the May 16th elections to redraw congressional maps, eliminating two Black-majority districts. This unprecedented move comes after absentee ballots were sent out and voting began. #Louisiana #VotingRights

According to the Washington Post, Landry plans to announce the election’s cancellation on Friday, aiming to redraw maps be... https://instagr.am/p/DXwWs9fEV_u/

The U.S. and #Israel have struck at least 30 universities across #Iran.

Attacking schools and other civilian infrastructure is widely considered a war crime. #Usapolitics

#Iran #US Israel University WarCrimes Follow @ajplus for more.

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#BarackObama honors #RobertMueller, calling him “one of the finest directors in the history of the FBI” and praising his legacy of service and integrity. #Mueller #Politics #Legacy

In his statement, BarackObama said Mueller helped transform the FBI “after 9/11 and saving countless lives,” and highlighted his “relentless commitment to the rule of law” and “unwavering belief in our bedrock values.”... https://instagr.am/p/DWK5hB1DHkj/

#AmirSaeidIravani, the Iranian ambassador to the United Nations, on Tuesday criticized President Trump’s threat to wipe out his country unless it agrees to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

“Such rhetoric is unfitting of any political leader, let alone the head of a permanent member of the council entrusted with the maintenance of international peace and security,” he said at a U.N. Security Council ... https://instagr.am/p/DW5X5eaBEn6/

The damage from this war is already staggering. More than 13,000 targets have been hit across Iran, including factories, power plants, and critical infrastructure. Civilian areas have been heavily impacted, with over 1,700 civilians killed and more than 3,600 total deaths reported so far. Homes, schools, and medical facilities have been destroyed, and at least 13 healthcare sites have been hit.

T... https://instagr.am/p/DW5TgSUDIKq/

Who comes after Pam Bondi? In our kleptocratic system, it doesn’t really matter.

Under Bondi, the Department of Justice became the Department of Revenge, drifting dramatically from an independent law enforcement agency to a partisan and personal weapon for President Trump.

In this week’s post, we explore her dubious legacy with this key warning in mind: whoever follows Bondi at the DOJ will be ... https://instagr.am/p/DW5MKWcjC7S/

Pope Leo XIV condemns Trump’s threats to destroy Iranian civilization:

“Today as we all know there was this threat against all the people of Iran. This is truly unacceptable.” Follow @factpostnews for more. #Usapolitics #popeleo #trump

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#LindseyGraham faces criticism from #DrAnnieAndrews for his focus on foreign conflicts over local issues. She vows to prioritize South Carolina's needs, like infrastructure and education, if elected to the U.S. Senate. #Politics #SouthCarolina⁠
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Dr. Annie Andrews highlights #LindseyGraham's history of supporting military interventions, quoting him: "We're going to blow the hell out of these peopl... https://instagr.am/p/DWcfl7nlo6I/

The sight of federal agents at airports is an attempt to normalize a military presence in our everyday lives. If we get used to seeing them in airports, we are less likely to speak up when they appear at polling locations. This strategy works alongside new voting laws designed to target swing states and limit who can participate in elections. We cannot let this level of oversight become the new no... https://instagr.am/p/DWicv1rhtcl/

Mehdi: Do you believe this is a coverup by the Trump administration?

Rep. Khanna: I absolutely do.

Watch the full conversation at zeteo.com, link in bio. Follow @zeteo for more. #mehdihassan #rokhanna #usa

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These are families who raised sons and daughters willing to put on the uniform and risk everything for America.

And now they’re repaid with fear and intimidation at one of the proudest moments of their lives just so Stephen Miller can hit a stupid quota. Follow @senrubengallego for more. #Usa

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This isn’t partisan. Republicans, Democrats, and Independents now know that Trump is dangerous and unfit.

Whether through impeachment or by invoking the 25th Amendment, it is far past time Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth are removed from office. Follow @repyassansari for more. #Usa

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MThe US is making “double taps” official military policy. This makes us literal monsters. Tell your lawmakers it’s got to stop. Follow @jesscraven101 for more. #Usapolitics

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#MarjorieTaylorGreene invoked the #25thAmendment after #DonaldTrump’s rhetoric, but legal experts note removal would require the vice president, cabinet, and a supermajority of Congress, making it highly unlikely #Politics

Section 4 allows removal if the vice president and a majority of the cabinet declare the president “unable to discharge the powers and duties,” but the president can contest it... https://instagr.am/p/DW6XWszhK1L/

A new bill in California, SB 995, could allow state officials to inspect ICE detention centers for health and safety conditions. It comes after months of advocacy pushing for transparency, but similar efforts in the past have faced resistance from federal agencies and local officials.

The bill is named after a 64 year old woman who was detained during a routine immigration check in and held for w... https://instagr.am/p/DW6XRTnES4D/

Starting this December, military draft registration in the US will become automatic under the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act. Right now, men ages 18 to 25 are already required to register with Selective Service, this would just remove the step of doing it manually.

This comes as #DonaldTrump said the US military is ready for its next conquest after Iran, and posted that US forces will re... https://instagr.am/p/DW6VkHuERus/

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Petitions aren’t just symbolic. When they reach scale, they get logged by congressional offices alongside calls and emails,... https://instagr.am/p/DW6QaTPkaWr/

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said closing the Strait of Hormuz would be “completely unacceptable” amid reports that Iran was restricting traffic in response to continued Israeli strikes on Iran-backed Hezbollah targets in Lebanon.

“The president was made aware of those reports before I came to the podium. That is completely unacceptable. And again, this is a case of what they’re ... https://instagr.am/p/DW6OVxskfgp/

Vice President #JDVance on Wednesday chalked up Iran’s belief that Lebanon was included in the two-week ceasefire to a “legitimate misunderstanding.”

“I think that the Iranians thought that the ceasefire included Lebanon, and it just didn’t. We never made that promise. We never indicated that was going to be the case,” he told reporters in Budapest. “What we said is that the ceasefire would be f... https://instagr.am/p/DW5T4ETBnAT/

#PeteHegseth says #DonaldTrump threatened to destroy Iran’s infrastructure, including bridges and power plants, arguing the pressure forced Iran to negotiate a deal #Iran #War #Breaking

At a briefing, Hegseth confirmed the U.S. had “targets set, locked and loaded” and warned Iran its “ability to export energy will be taken away.” He described planned strikes on “infrastructure, bridges, power pla... https://instagr.am/p/DW5P28xhzI3/

Let’s talk about war crimes, because the conversation is happening whether we’re ready or not.

Trump has publicly threatened to destroy Iran’s power plants, bridges, and civilian infrastructure. Over 100 legal experts say that’s a war crime. His press secretary refused to rule out nuclear weapons.

So what does international law actually say? Who enforces it? And why does the U.S. seem to play by... https://instagr.am/p/DW5K7qMDJZJ/

This is the single largest attack on #Lebanon since this war began. Our link to Lebanon emergency response is in the bio. Follow @humanite.peace.collective for more.

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Weeks before war with Iran, Pete Hegseth allegedly tried to make millions of dollars from defense stocks. Hegseth is not only totally incompetent but blatantly corrupt. We will hold him accountable. Follow @oversightdems for more.

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White House Press Secretary #KarolineLeavitt said that #Lebanon was not part of the two-week ceasefire agreement as #Israel continues to hammer Iran-backed #Hezbollah targets in the country.

“Lebanon is not part of the ceasefire. That has been relayed to all parties involved in the ceasefire,” she told reporters Wednesday.

Ms. Leavitt pointed to a statement from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin... https://instagr.am/p/DW5E_s7hI_r/

Maggie the Mermaid enthusiastically supports Becerra for Governor, highlighting his potential to lead #California with strength and vision. “Becerra for Governor!” she exclaims, rallying support for his campaign.

Xavier Becerra, previously the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, has a long-standing career in public service, including 24 years as a U.S. Representative. His leadership in h... https://instagr.am/p/DXbz-O5Ecpc/