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Germany, national parliament election today: Turnout estimate at 2 PM CET (excluding postal votes) 2025: 52.0% 2021: 36.5% 2017: 41.1% 2013: 41.4% 2009: 36.1% 2005: 41.9% Source: Bundeswahlleiterin ➤ https://europeelects.eu/germany/ #Bundestagswahl2025 #Wahl

Republicans are getting rude awakenings in town halls across the United States. Here is our message:

Tomorrow will mark three years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. A day that will forever live in infamy. Today we’re hoisting the Ukrainian flag at our headquarters. It is flying high and proud at the heart of Europe. Where it belongs.

The abrupt removal of six top officers has deepened concern among the president’s critics, who fear he intends to impose his political will on the nonpartisan institution.

German election live: Turnout high in early voting https://www.ft.com/content/b60db188-2b58-42eb-8bb2-5ca97ff5e0b6

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How federal judges are blocking Trump’s abuses of power; Judge Ho probes Trump DOJ corruption; SCOTUS deals Trump a setback; a judge nearly finds Trump admin in contempt & more. Legal AF is LIVE 8PM ET / 5PM PT. Tune in!

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Pollution from Big Tech’s data centre boom costs US public health $5.4bn https://www.ft.com/content/d595d5f6-79d1-47eb-b690-8597f09b39e7

Labour let the last Tory Govt pass repressive anti protest laws. Some of us Peers tried to stop the worst measures with a Fatal Motion I tabled, but Labour refused to support it. Now in power, they are happy to use these laws against us.

Consent is a human right. It’s not a favor, not a choice. ❌ Dignity. Autonomy. Freedom to decide. 🕊️⚖️ No exceptions. No excuses. #HumanRights #ConsentMatters

From migration to economy: The high-stakes German elections. As the country goes to the polls today, who could form a new coalition? www.dw.com/en/from-migr...

🔺 Update: The Pope had a “tranquil” night, the Vatican said on Sunday morning, after his health deteriorated following an asthma attack on Saturday ⬇️

Had good exchanges on the phone this weekend with Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer. We discussed our unflinching support to Ukraine, financially and militarily. We shared updates on our contacts with US partners and discussed plans for the defence and security of our continent.

Nested Catastrophes, Likely Failures, Possible Rescues: Trump's First Month https://www.laprogressive.com/progressive-issues/nested-catastrophes Much will depend on how deep the disillusionment with Trump runs, and the Dems obviously have work to do to hone their message. John Peeler #trump

Corporations are tracking consumers and workers to manipulate prices and wages in real-time. Your data shouldn’t decide how much you pay or how much you earn. It’s time to ban these exploitative practices. 📖 Read the report: towardsjustice.org/wp-content/u...

Jeffries: Elon Musk has emerged as one of the most unpopular figures connected to the Trump Administration. Trump’s poll numbers are moving in the wrong direction, and it hasn’t even been a month. The real question is: What is the corrupt bargain that has been struck between Trump and Elon Musk?

To the lady who just messaged me today that I will lose followers if I keep posting about politics:

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America's neighbours to the north are rapidly turning on them There's now a similar share of Canadians who see America as an ally, as there are who see America as an enemy nation canadianpolling.substack.com/p/america-th...

US says revenue from minerals deal will fuel Ukraine’s postwar growth https://www.ft.com/content/b4a64be0-7ca6-43f8-b402-af6193576e32

One in four Canadians see US as 'enemy' country

Starmer visit to Trump Monday. Stakes high. Career defining perhaps. Former UK foreign secretary William Hague said it was the most important first bilateral between a prime minister and a president since the start of the second world war. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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Pope Francis is in “critical condition,” the Vatican said Saturday, after a “prolonged asthmatic crisis” and a low platelet count. They said he was alert and sitting in an armchair, but suffering more pain than the day before.

Did you know? Republicans want to cut $880 BILLION from Medicaid to pay for a massive $4.5 TRILLION tax cut for their billionaire donors! Let that sink in for a minute…

Get. Him. Out. Of. Our. Government.

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Woah woah *woah*, lads! You were just meant to build a wall of solid hate against various outgroups and the left to keep them away from any kind of power via a solid electoral bloc of easily-led fuckheads. You weren’t supposed to go upsetting and scaring real people who actually matter!

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US President Donald Trump has fired Air Force General CQ Brown as chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff as part of a wider shake-up of top military leadership aje.io/hbzxqy

Judge allows Trump admin to remove thousands of USAID staff

Despite facing declining poll numbers and growing constituent unrest, Trump is now publicly urging Elon Musk to intensify his efforts.

Trump's "plan" is both depraved and unworkable paulkrugman.substack.com/p/a-belgian-...