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Heartfelt Tributes Mark National Military Appreciation Month

Stern-faced soldiers from every branch stand together under the caption 'Fuck with one of us, you fuck with us all,' drawing hundreds of likes for its raw show of unity.

As May kicks off National Military Appreciation Month—established by a 1999 Senate resolution led by Sen. John McCain—people share patriotic images, veteran shoutouts, and messages of thanks to the 1.3 million active-duty troops across six branches. Veterans like Air Force's @UnsinkableDolly and Army's @CoVet_81 post prayers and gratitude, joined by figures such as Sen. Tim Kaine and Rep. Cory Mills, plus groups like Disabled American Veterans. These gestures cross political lines, highlighting support for service members facing deployments and transitions, with key dates like Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day ahead.

Matches: america · american · patriot · patriotic · military · veterans

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Rep. Cory Mills 🇺🇸 @repmillspress
May 4

May is National Military Appreciation Month, a time to recognize all who have worn the uniform in defense of our nation. We honor those currently serving, our veterans, and the families who stand beside them. And we so…

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Senator Tim Kaine @sentimkaine
May 4

As we mark the beginning of National Military Appreciation Month, I remain committed to supporting our servicemembers and their families. We owe them tremendous gratitude for their sacrifices and service to our country.

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Tomoe Umari 🇺🇸🐴 @umaritomoe
May 4

In celebration of Military Appreciation Month, I'll be raising money for Regiment all throughout the month of May (this is our 2nd year in a row!). Regiment is an organization dedicated to help veterans and service memb…

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David @brinx65
May 3

Happy Sunday from Texas !! Thank you to our military for the blanket of protection you provide us!! ( art by @crscrcdp8w ) 🇺🇸☀️☕️🦅🙏🦅☕️☀️🙏🇺🇸 https://t.co/vcOtEewZAQ

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Poll Shows Broad Opposition to Trump's $1.5 Trillion Military Spending Plan

A fresh poll reveals most Americans want no part of President Trump's push to boost military spending by half a trillion dollars, even splitting his own supporters.

The Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos survey from April 24-28 found 65% of U.S. adults oppose increasing defense outlays from $1 trillion to $1.5 trillion for fiscal year 2027, with just 32% in favor. Support among Republicans hit 67%, but 30% of them opposed it too, while Democrats rejected it 87% and independents 75%. The White House calls the plan vital for peace through strength, funding new ships, a missile defense system, and troop raises, offset by 10% cuts to nondefense areas like health and education. Critics question the costs amid Trump's slipping 37% approval and GOP pushback in Congress.

Matches: america · american · americans · military · defense · republic

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Aaron Blake @aaronblake
May 4

Trump's move to increase military spending from $1 trillion to $1.5 trillion is 2-to-1 unpopular, per WaPo-ABC poll. 32% support 65% oppose Even 30% of Republicans oppose it. https://t.co/1mlOLO75mq

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Erick Erickson @ewerickson
May 4

People are stupid. https://t.co/ZEQHg7Uf4o

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Mike Nellis @mikenellis
May 4

People aren't stupid—they're just tired of Republican politicians spending our money on blowing shit up halfway around the world instead of doing something that might actually improve people's lives here at home. https:…

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scary lawyerguy @scarylawyerguy
May 4

Enormous pay off to the military industrial complex, which now counts his two sons as investors in drone companies but remember, there's no money to aid the poor, help people afford health coverage, or cancel student de…

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Meloni Opposes U.S. Troop Cuts from Italy Amid NATO Tensions

At a summit in Italy, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni made her stance clear: she won't back a U.S. pullout of troops from her country, even as transatlantic strains grow.

Meloni spoke out against President Trump's threats to withdraw American forces from Europe, including the 12,000-13,000 troops stationed in Italy, during the European Political Community summit. The pushback follows U.S. frustrations over NATO allies' limited support in the Iran war that began in March 2026, which has disrupted Europe's oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. Last week, the Pentagon announced a withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany, with hints of more cuts if allies like Italy don't step up, while officials like Marco Rubio question NATO's value as a 'one-way street.' Meloni plans bilateral talks on issues like service members' families, signaling a potential shift toward fewer U.S. forces in Europe and greater ally self-reliance.

Matches: america · american · united states · pentagon · ice · oil

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Breaking911 @breaking911
May 4

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said she would not back any move by President Donald Trump to pull U.S. troops out of Italy. Trump has criticized NATO allies, accusing them of providing inadequate support in the w…

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Elephant Signal 🐘🇺🇸 @elephantsignal
May 4

🔥The United States of America will withdraw more than 100,000 American soldiers from Europe and suspend its annual defense spending, which amounts to trillions of dollars. What's your response to this......??👀 Withou…

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Open Source Intel @osint613
May 4

Italian PM Meloni: If U.S. troops leave Italy, it wouldn’t be a choice I agree with https://t.co/ImkxsyF96o

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Clash Report @clashreport
May 4

Italian PM Meloni: If U.S. troops leave Italy, it wouldn’t be a choice I agree with. https://t.co/lQU86oQU4B

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Poll Shows 74% of Americans Believe U.S. Winning War Against Iran

Despite economic strains at home, a new poll finds most Americans feel confident the U.S. holds the upper hand in the conflict with Iran.

A Harvard CAPS/Harris Poll from April 23-26, surveying 2,745 registered voters, revealed 74% think the U.S. is winning the war that started February 28, 2026, with U.S.-Israel strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and bases after failed nuclear talks. Support spans parties—60% of Democrats, 91% Republicans, 70% independents—with U.S. air superiority, a naval blockade, and lopsided casualties (15 U.S. deaths vs. over 3,000 Iranian). While 52% back airstrikes and 57% the blockade, only 49% approve Trump's handling amid gas price hikes, and a rival poll shows 61% view the action as a mistake.

Matches: america · american · americans · ice · republic · trump

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Being J Wood @beingjwood
May 4

Trump’s ridiculous war did not save Iran from attacking the United States with nuclear weapons. America was never in danger from Iranian nukes. I don’t understand why any thinking person believes we were.

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Reverend Jordan Wells @wellsjorda89710
May 3

🚨 SHOCK POLL: 74% of Americans Say the U.S. is WINNING the War with Iran! 🇺🇸 Harvard CAPS/Harris Poll (April 23-26, 2026): • Overall: 74% believe America is winning • Democrats: 60% • Republicans: 91% • Independent…

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David Zorkocy @gayrepublicswag
May 3

@mdubowitz It is alarming that those numbers are still that low. Iran is experiencing hyperinflation and is rapidly moving towards a failed state. The worst Americans are experiencing is high gas prices. That is terr…

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The Green Dragon Tavern @greendragonhq
May 3

@RealDeanCain I have no doubt we could win the war. But at what cost and what benefit? How many troops do we need to lose, and trillions of dollars do we need to spend to get the results that Obama got for free?

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Mike Johnson Calls Republicans 'Grownups' Amid Base Backlash

House Speaker Mike Johnson stepped into the spotlight on Newsmax, labeling Republicans the steady hands America needs—only to face immediate fire from his own frustrated supporters.

In a May 3 interview, Johnson criticized Democrats for political games and Trump Derangement Syndrome, urging voters to stick with Republicans ahead of November midterms after events like the April 25 White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting and a 76-day DHS partial shutdown. He highlighted GOP pushes for immigration enforcement amid funding fights that ended April 30. Yet MAGA critics on X blasted him as fake, citing delays on the Epstein Files Transparency Act, his West Bank trip with Netanyahu, and unfulfilled promises on borders and groceries—exposing rifts between party leaders and the base.

Matches: america · border · immigration · republic · trump · maga

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Derrick Evans @derrickevans4wv
May 3

Mike Johnson nails it: Republicans are the grown-ups in the room. Democrats keep throwing tantrums with open borders, spending sprees, and cultural chaos. Voters need to keep adults in charge this fall, law, order…

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Irfan Ahmad @irfuu_
May 3

@unusual_whales Mike Johnson: “Keep the grownups in charge, that’s Republicans.” Which grownups? The ones who nearly defaulted on the debt, shut down the government, and spent months failing to elect a Speaker? Asking …

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National Military Appreciation Month Brings Unity in Tributes

Images of saluting troops under stormy skies capture a fierce sense of solidarity, as Americans share gratitude for service members' sacrifices.

Established by Congress in 1999, National Military Appreciation Month honors active-duty troops, veterans, reservists, National Guard, and their families across all six branches. Posts feature striking graphics like stern-faced service members with fighter jets and sunset salutes, drawing likes and shares from veterans, politicians like Sen. Tim Kaine, and users across party lines. The observance builds toward Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day, with calls to volunteer and remember the fallen.

Matches: america · american · americans · military · veterans · armed forces

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Buck Fiden @buckfidenman
May 3

Military Veterans who follow back! @DanteXRP58 @LanieASassyVet @CoVet_81 @kevw897 @Daniel66309272 @CaptJohnMann @Tommy3861 @Jamesfarle232 @Leadfarmer55 @DrmrcharlieStat @CubanMissile4k @regain_control4 @burnstein_jake …

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Senate GOP Proposes $39B for Immigration Enforcement and $1B White House Security

Senate Republicans put forward a big funding plan for border enforcement and White House upgrades, drawing quick pushback from Democrats over a ballroom tied to Trump's project.

The Senate Judiciary Committee's budget reconciliation package allocates nearly $39 billion for immigration enforcement across agencies like CBP and ICE for fiscal year 2026 through 2029, plus $1 billion strictly for Secret Service security enhancements around the White House's East Wing Modernization Project. The East Wing plans include a 90,000-square-foot addition with a 1,000-person ballroom, offices, a theater, and underground facilities, which Trump describes as privately funded but now linked to taxpayer-backed security features like perimeter fences and bulletproof elements. Democrats criticized the security funds as a potential slush fund for the ballroom amid broader GOP efforts to secure $70 billion total for immigration via simple-majority reconciliation, responding to past Democratic cuts to DHS.

Matches: border · immigration · ice · republic · trump · republican

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Brian Schatz @brianschatz
May 5

Just flagging that now everyone gets an up or down vote on the ballroom! https://t.co/KevI1zwJNy

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Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari @repyassansari
May 5

Add the ballroom to the laundry list of things Trump said someone else would pay for. Ultimately, of course, it’s always the American people footing the bill for his outrageous pet projects. A $1BN price tag while he r…

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Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez @repdeliaramirez
May 5

Last week, Congress passed a DHS funding bill with no guardrails or policy change. Today, Republicans released their $72B slush fund for ICE and CBP. Both bills together ensure more of the same from DHS. I said it b…

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Sam Stein @samstein
May 5

The Ballroom was pitched as a project that would not cost taxpayer money. Now, Senate Judiciary Republicans are requesting $1 billion for security features related to it (how much of that $1 b on the ballroom, it doesn'…

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Young Americans See Economy as Terrible Despite Strong Job Numbers

For young adults just starting out, the economy feels like a daily struggle—even as official reports show steady jobs and growth ahead.

A Generation Lab survey from late April found 81 percent of 18- to 29-year-olds rating U.S. economic conditions as bad or terrible, with 55 percent of 18-24-year-olds calling it bad and 29 percent terrible. They blame President Trump (41 percent among the youngest) and corporate greed (33 percent) far more than Biden or Republicans. This gloom persists amid 4.3 percent unemployment, job gains, and low inflation forecasts, but housing unaffordability for over 65 percent of households in 39 states and gas prices over $4.45 per gallon hit their budgets hardest.

Matches: america · american · americans · republic · trump · republican

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Don Durrett - goldstockdata.com @dondurrett
May 5

That's code for everything is too expensive. 🧐 https://t.co/BsAX7LKVMk

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Rudy Havenstein, Senior Markets Commentator. @rudyhavenstein
May 5

Ok, sure, but Trump Accounts will fix this. https://t.co/qdJ2YKu83a

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Travis Yost @travisyost
May 5

Don’t they know we are in the golden age? Howard Lutnick has explained this several times. https://t.co/NMdAaU8p7q

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Lawyerforlaws @lawyer4laws
May 5

But they all have a phone, TV +streaming services, a computer enough $ for Starbucks and the latest travel water mug ...🤔 https://t.co/IkLs5HRkGG

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Young Americans Favor Democrats by 33 Points in 2026 Midterm Poll

Gas prices over $4.45 a gallon and inflation woes have young Americans voicing deep frustration with the economy. A fresh poll captures their clear lean toward Democrats ahead of the midterms.

Generation Lab's April 2026 survey of 1,002 Americans aged 18-34 found 52 percent backing Democrats on the generic congressional ballot, versus 19 percent for Republicans—a 33-point gap. Eighty-one percent rated economic conditions as bad or terrible, with over 40 percent of the youngest group blaming President Trump most, amid U.S.-Iran tensions and 3.3 percent March inflation. Trump's approval stands at just 16 percent among them, while youth turnout remains a key uncertainty as November 2026 nears.

Matches: america · american · americans · republic · trump · republican

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Politics & Poll Tracker 📡 @polltracker2024
May 4

Generation Lab poll | 4/26-4/29 (18-34 year olds surveyed) Generic congressional ballot 2026 🟦Democratic 52% 🟥Republican 19% Neither 16% Won’t vote 14% —— 2028 US presidential primaries (Top 5 candidates - 🟦Democratic…

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Nick Freitas @nickjfreitas
May 4

@MichaelAArouet @MarkRPellegrino You can thank your universities and public school system.

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The Hill @thehill
May 4

81 percent of young Americans say economic conditions are bad or terrible: Survey https://t.co/V5WUprBZjG

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Frank Luntz @frankluntz
May 4

Young voters (ages 18-34) say they would vote for Democrats in the 2026 midterms by a +33 margin. 👉🏻 https://t.co/8Mc3WouZr6 https://t.co/SkNTIBnAWX

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Connecticut Governor Signs Bill Restricting ICE Agents and Masked Police

Governor Ned Lamont stood outside the state Supreme Court, signing a bill that bans law enforcement from hiding their faces on duty and shields certain spots from ICE arrests.

The new law creates protected areas like schools and hospitals where ICE needs a judicial warrant for civil immigration arrests. It lets residents sue federal agents in state court for rights violations and bars all officers from wearing masks except for medical reasons. Attorney General William Tong hailed Connecticut's sovereignty and accountability push, while Republicans called it unconstitutional and harmful to police.

Matches: constitution · sovereignty · immigration · ice · republic · republican

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🇺🇸 Mike Davis 🇺🇸 @mrddmia
May 4

State officials using force (arrests) to prevent federal law enforcement from doing their jobs is textbook seditious conspiracy and insurrection. This is a deadly game. https://t.co/8BxYzmVMnW

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gandalf the racist @racistbilbo
May 4

Nobody who consented to connecticut being part of the union would have ever agreed if they knew that 250 years later some guy named William Tong would be the attorney general. https://t.co/D6RGBGerZP

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Twitchy Team @twitchyteam
May 4

Connecticut AG Says ‘We Are Sovereign in This State’ in Attempt to Force ICE to Wear Masks https://t.co/ywlcesnXtM https://t.co/eltrqBag6f

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Mike Dunger @modernezra
May 4

@greg_price11 Who had "Democrats claiming sovereign citizenship in 2026" on their Bingo card??

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Tennessee Rep. John Rose Calls for Senate Leader John Thune to Step Down

Rep. John Rose didn't hold back on Newsmax, directly calling out Senate Majority Leader John Thune for weak leadership on key Republican priorities like voter security and border protection.

Rose's demand highlights frustrations among Trump supporters over the GOP Senate's delays on bills such as the SAVE America Act, which requires proof of citizenship for federal voter registration, and a measure to stop U.S. cash to the Taliban. The House passed its SAVE Act version in January 2026, but the Senate companion has stalled without a floor vote, despite Thune's past support. While hardliners like Sen. Mike Lee push to end the filibuster for bolder action, no fellow senators have publicly backed Rose's call, amid divides between MAGA activists and establishment Republicans ahead of 2026 midterms.

Matches: america · border · republic · trump · maga · republican

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@Chicago1Ray 🇺🇸 @chicago1ray
May 4

Do you think @realDonaldTrump should get involved & ask John Thune to step down... he's tagged... I think he should, he'll see this https://t.co/jW1sTWFPbF

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Cynthia Holt @ghostofcynthia
May 4

Terminate the filibuster And win Pass it on https://t.co/RPrMFpUnqt

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Elephant Signal 🐘🇺🇸 @elephantsignal
May 4

🔥 Tennessee Rep. John Rose just went after Senate Majority Leader John Thune and called for him to be removed from leadership! Enough with the RINO obstruction. America voted for Trump’s agenda — not more weak-kneed es…

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Lily Tang Williams @lily4liberty
May 4

Finally, it is in the Senate. Stop sending our hard earned money to the Taliban. Congress does so many things that don’t make sense! https://t.co/BQ2BOKfbpb

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Guardian Probe Details Hegseth's Pentagon Firings Amid Iran War

Senior Pentagon officials describe an atmosphere of disarray as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has removed 24 generals and commanders since February 2025, just as the U.S. battles Iran.

The Guardian's investigation highlights firings including Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George, former Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. CQ Brown, and Navy Chief Adm. Lisa Franchetti, with about 60% of those ousted being Black or women, portrayed as targeting DEI hires. Insiders say Hegseth relies on a small circle of family and loyalists, raising fears of eroded trust among leaders during the second month of U.S.-Iran conflict marked by a recent ceasefire and naval tensions. Hegseth denies race or gender targeting, calling the changes 'fresh blood' for merit-based leadership, while critics warn of risks to military cohesion and Republicans and Democrats alike question the moves in congressional hearings.

Matches: military · defense · pentagon · republic · family · republican

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Karol Cummins - New Acct @karolcummins
May 3

The atmosphere in the Pentagon is reportedly in "disarray," with senior officials fearing that the internal cohesion required for a functioning military has been severely damaged by Hegseth’s leadership. https://t.co/Q…

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@LarrySchweikart @larryschweikart
May 4

@karolcummins Simply lies. What this is is a leak by the armchair generals who don't want to get in shape, have to fight, or even act like real soldiers. The Punisher, Pete Hegseth, is our best War Sec ever.

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Hans Kristensen (also on Bluesky) @nukestrat
May 4

BBC: “‘This is just disarray’: alarm inside Pentagon after Hegseth staff purges. Insiders portray defense secretary as increasingly isolated after officers with impeccable reputations forced out. https://t.co/wPjnkusd4x…

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unR̶A̶D̶A̶C̶K̶ted @jesselynradack
May 4

@karolcummins @RadioFreeTom When has this not been the case? Hegseth has always been amateur hour.

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Poll Claims 75% Want Hegseth Out as Defense Secretary Amid Firings

Pete Hegseth faced tough questions in Congress, admitting he didn't know how many generals he'd fired during the Iran war overhaul.

A widely shared graphic claims 75% of Americans want Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth removed, though no major poll backs it up. Confirmed in January 2025, Hegseth has ousted nearly 30 generals and admirals, including Army Chief Gen. Randy George on April 2, 2026, as part of changes during the U.S. war with Iran that began in February. Democrats demand his resignation over the purges and leadership, while supporters praise him for rooting out disloyalty; the White House stands firm as the debate highlights divisions on military direction.

Matches: america · american · americans · military · defense · pentagon

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Anders Åslund @anders_aslund
May 4

Trump has no reason to fire Hegseth. Nobody could do more damage to the US armed forces as fast as Hegseth. Putin must be very satisfied with Hegseth and thus Trump. https://t.co/hVQAY6cCBr

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Rod Bates @rodrodbmt
May 4

@SmithZoe22704 I'm happy to say that I'm one of that 75%

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TeamMagaKim @teammagakim
May 4

@andy_lion007 @Azariel91 You’re a retard… Pete is the best !!!

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Zoe Smith @smithzoe22704
May 4

Democrats are calling for Pete Hegseth to be removed and the polls around this issue are getting a lot of attention What do YOU think ? Should Pete Hegseth be removed from his position ? A. Yes, it’s time for him to…

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Republicans End 76-Day DHS Shutdown as Immigration Clashes Persist

After 76 days—the longest partial agency shutdown in U.S. history—Congress passed funding for most of DHS, which President Trump signed on April 30, reopening TSA but leaving ICE and CBP in limbo.

The shutdown started February 14 when fiscal year 2026 appropriations expired amid a standoff over immigration enforcement funding. Democrats blocked bills citing detainee deaths and agent killings, while Republicans accused them of defunding border security. House Republicans eventually approved a bipartisan Senate bill by voice vote amid pressure from quitting TSA agents, but now pursue reconciliation for long-term ICE and CBP funds tied to mass deportations, keeping the fight alive.

Matches: border · immigration · ice · republic · trump · republican

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Tim Miller @timodc
May 4

The Democrats effort to block ICE/CBP funding from the budget via DHS shutdown succeeded as House Rs backed down with a whimper/voice vote. Another fold from House Rs something that is lost a bit in the discourse. @Ja…

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Speaker Mike Johnson @speakerjohnson
May 4

WATCH the SHOCKING TRUTH 👀⬇️ Democrats in Washington ADMIT they want to DEFUND border protection and immigration enforcement! That's why they voted to SHUT DOWN Homeland Security for 76 days — to reopen our borders …

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Senate Republicans @senategop
May 4

Democrats defunded the Department of Homeland Security for 76 days because they want to abolish ICE.   That’s not going to happen—Republicans are funding ICE and CBP for the next 3 years without a Democrat vote.   Ame…

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@amuse @amuse
May 4

SHUTDOWN: The Democrats are demanding accountability for deaths in ICE detention. I agree. Democrats blocked funding for ICE Health Services for 75 days and excluded it from the DHS funding bill passed on April 30th. Th…

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Iran Issues 30-Day Ultimatum Over U.S. Naval Blockade in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declared Iran's regime crippled, unable to pay soldiers as oil tanks overflow. Hours later, Iran's Revolutionary Guard hit back with a stark 30-day demand to lift the blockade.

The U.S. began its naval blockade on April 13 under Operation Economic Fury to halt Iran's oil exports, already costing Tehran $4.8 billion and forcing ships to turn back. Bessent, on Fox News, praised Gulf allies like Saudi Arabia and UAE for cooperating after Iran's March port bombings, predicting Iran may soon shut oil wells. The IRGC's ultimatum warns of an impossible military option or bad deal otherwise, amid a 14-point Iranian peace plan Trump has doubted; a Harvard poll shows 74% of Americans believe the U.S. is winning.

Matches: america · american · americans · military · oil · trump

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Rapid Response 47 @rapidresponse47
May 3

.@SecScottBessent on Iran: "They really miscalculated when they started bombing their Gulf neighbors in a kinetic fashion, and in response, the Gulf neighbors—who I would describe as somewhat permissive in allowing Iran…

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Mark Dubowitz @mdubowitz
May 3

Poll: Majority in U.S. Think America Winning in War With Iran (Harvard CAPS/Harris Poll) April 23-26, 2026 74% think the U.S. is winning in the war with Iran, including 60% of Democrats, 91% of Republicans, and 70% of…

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The Hormuz Letter @hormuzletter
May 3

BREAKING: The IRGC has given Trump a 30-day deadline to lift the naval blockade, saying the US has been "pushed into a corner" and Trump's options are "an impossible military operation or a bad deal." This is the first…

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Rapid Response 47 @rapidresponse47
May 3

"We are suffocating the regime, and they are not able to pay their soldiers," says @SecScottBessent on 'Operation Economic Fury.' "And we have upped the pressure on anyone trying to remit money into Iran to help the I…

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Patriots Share Pledge of Allegiance with Stunning Sunrise Views

Imagine starting your Sunday with a sunrise over the ocean, flag waving proudly, and the Pledge of Allegiance ringing out. That's how many are greeting the day across feeds.

Users, including veterans and MAGA supporters, post the Pledge paired with images of sunrises over water, mountains, and American landscapes, often with greetings like 'Good Morning Patriots!' or 'God Bless America.' One post highlights '250 years' from 1776 to the 2026 semiquincentennial of the Declaration of Independence. This comes after a White House message saying 'America is worth protecting,' which drew likes and replies debating government role, while posters keep the focus on unity, faith, and pride in symbols like crosses, Bibles, and flag-draped F-150s.

Matches: america · american · patriot · veterans · faith · maga

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Libertarian Party @lpnational
May 3

Correct. It's worth protecting from the government. https://t.co/jd4dPsPfkk

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soup6.7 (Scrappy) @bigsoup6_7
May 3

Good Morning. God Bless America. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. https://t.…

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Hillbilly @jameshu27192912
May 3

I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag Of The United States of America and to the Republic For Which It Stands, One Nation Under God, Indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for All. God Bless America! #OustTreasonousPoliticians…

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Texas Bubba @rwellis2831
May 3

Good Sunday Morning Patriots! https://t.co/vGhXhvaTxa

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Gas Prices Hit Four-Year High Despite Trump's Vow to Halve Energy Costs

Fifteen months into his term, drivers face $4.46 average gas prices—the highest in four years—far from Trump's promise to slash costs in half.

Trump pledged during his 2024 campaign to cut Americans' energy prices by 50% within a year of taking office on January 20, 2025, when gas averaged $3.10 per gallon. Prices dipped briefly late last year but surged past $4 amid Iran tensions disrupting oil supplies, a weaker dollar, and broader inflation like 18.9% gasoline hikes and 4.6% electricity increases since early 2025. Trump blames the war and predicts prices will drop sharply once it ends, while critics highlight the gap and supporters point to early dips from deregulation.

Matches: america · american · americans · ice · oil · trump

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unusual_whales @unusual_whales
May 2

Scott Bessent: “Trump has shown that he is good at getting energy prices down” https://t.co/f7FEArSCX5

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Trump Urges States to Redraw Maps Twice for Supreme Court Compliance

President Trump called on state legislatures to vote twice if needed to fix congressional maps after a Supreme Court ruling struck down racial gerrymandering in Louisiana.

On May 3, Trump posted on Truth Social that states must immediately redraw districts to follow the April 29 Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais, which invalidated a majority-Black district for relying too much on race. He predicted Republicans would gain over 20 House seats in the 2026 midterms, targeting Democratic delays ahead of primaries. Democrats like Gavin Newsom called it an election suspension attempt, while Republicans defended it as upholding the Constitution amid looming redistricting battles in states like Alabama and Tennessee.

Matches: constitution · ice · republic · trump · republican

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Caroline Wren @carolinewren
May 4

Yes! https://t.co/NhjLN4c8Dl

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Mike Lee @basedmikelee
May 5

So, Gavin Newsom would prefer to have unconstitutional congressional districts remain intact? https://t.co/5HwQL7QWWX

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Garry Kasparov @kasparov63
May 5

Trump is always trying to set the stage for canceling or otherwise interfering with the elections, and it’s going to get much worse. Efforts to protect the integrity of the elections and then voting out anyone who defen…

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Kurt Schlichter @kurtschlichter
May 4

Trump for reasoning is literally that the election is unconstitutional https://t.co/LL9IC8lUQC

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Libertarian Nationalism Divides U.S. Libertarian Movement

Austin Petersen envisions a libertarian nation with secure borders and strong defense, blending freedom ideals with national priorities. This idea has voices in the movement clashing over whether it strengthens liberty or betrays it.

Petersen, a former Libertarian Party presidential candidate, promotes libertarian nationalism as a practical mix of limited government, individual rights, and measures like merit-based immigration to protect civilization from threats like terrorism. Supporters including Jeremy Kauffman and New Hampshire libertarians see it as key to building cultural strongholds for freedom, while critics like Keith Thompson and Per Bylund call it incoherent, collectivist, or a conservative disguise that hijacks libertarian principles. The debate highlights tensions between universalist anti-statism and cultural preservation, with potential impact on the 2026 Libertarian Party convention in Grand Rapids.

Matches: liberty · freedom · defense · border · immigration

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Libertarian Party NH 🦔 @lpnh
May 4

If you don't want to make America a Libertarian Nation, why be in the Libertarian Party? https://t.co/aEC2Gx52bq

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Jeremy Kauffman 🦔🌲🌕 @jeremykauffman
May 4

You are a libertarian not because it's "objectively correct", but because you were born with certain proclivities that many people don't have. Once that piece falls into place, everything changes. https://t.co/GDe5zeYOqb

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Keith Thompson @keithforliberty
May 4

Being a Libertarian Nationalist is like being an Anarcho-Statist. Nationalism is an ideology suggesting that culture, language, or ethnicity should be congruent with the state. It emphasizes loyalty, devotion, and all…

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🥷🦅Austin Wade Petersen 🇺🇲🥋 @ap4liberty
May 4

A list of self proclaimed libertarian nationalists so far... 1. Jeremy Kauffman 2. Austin Petersen 3. Austin Padgett 4. ________?

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Map Shows U.S. Divide: Guns or Voting Rights Preferred

A colorful map lays bare a deep American split—folks in Southern and Western states pick guns over voting, while coastal areas choose the ballot.

Data expert Simon Kuestenmacher shared the map on May 4, based on a poll of 283,859 responses, with orange shading Texas, the Carolinas, and Dakotas for gun rights preference, and green covering New England, California, and the Great Lakes for voting. Gun advocates like Dudley Brown called arms the true path to voting power against tyranny, while critics argued ballots can restore freedoms without violence, pointing to military mismatches. The patterns echo gun ownership trends, highlighting clashing views on self-reliance versus electoral checks amid election season.

Matches: america · american · freedom · military · gun rights

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Dudley Brown @gunrightsprez
May 4

The right to bear arms IS the right to vote. https://t.co/cb0wC6TEyV

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Victoria 🇺🇦 🇵🇸 @hanasaku_yuri
May 4

"If you lose your right to vote, you can just use your guns to retake i-" what if we just vote back in gun rights. What then. Sounds a lot easier to pass a new amendment than to launch an armed insurrection in my opinio…

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Wilfred Reilly @wil_da_beast630
May 4

If you have the right to bear arms, you can take back the right to vote at will. https://t.co/5AhvqzCNlH

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Jerome Sneed Democrat @avrilbradley23
May 4

Notice it's not strictly correlated to partisanship. Corn belt states are strongly committed to civic democracy. https://t.co/bzNECEadPu

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James Woods Post Sparks Debate on Excluding Undocumented Immigrants from Census Apportionment

Actor James Woods shared a map highlighting efforts to exclude undocumented immigrants from the U.S. Census count for House seats, drawing cheers from supporters and sharp pushback from critics.

The post features Stephen Miller on an electoral map claiming his work would strip seats from states like California and New York, gaining over 122,000 likes. Miller argued that counting non-citizens has artificially added over 40 House seats for Democrats, a view rooted in his Trump-era immigration stance. The Constitution's 14th Amendment requires counting all persons, including an estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants, for apportioning 435 seats; past attempts to exclude them failed in court, but new Republican-led efforts target the 2030 census. Critics warn of harm to legal residents, reduced federal funding, and echoes of historical compromises like the three-fifths clause.

Matches: constitution · immigration · republic · trump · republican

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James Woods @realjameswoods
May 3

Of course. https://t.co/bw4kd3RC2j

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Mark R. Levin @marklevinshow
May 4

100% https://t.co/zoKjfJvT9w

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MAGA Voice @magavoice
May 4

YES or NO ? https://t.co/uwz6IdGq01

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Proud Elephant 🇺🇸🦅 @proudelephant
May 3

This is long overdue! https://t.co/13X2bxu1Xm

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Record 76-Day DHS Shutdown Ends with Partial Funding Deal

For 76 days, the Department of Homeland Security ran on fumes after funding expired on February 14, furloughing workers and straining border operations until President Trump signed a limited bill on April 30.

House Republicans accuse Democrats of blocking full DHS funding to shield undocumented immigrants and undermine border security, leading to the longest single-agency shutdown in U.S. history. The bipartisan measure restored pay for TSA, FEMA, Coast Guard, and Secret Service through September but excluded ICE and CBP, whose workers faced unpaid shifts and operational strains like 1,000 TSA agents quitting. Democrats cite rising ICE custody deaths—18 in 2026—and overcrowded facilities as reasons to resist Trump's deportation plans, while Republicans plan three-year funding via budget reconciliation to bypass them.

Matches: border · ice · republic · trump · republican

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Lara reads banned books in Florida📚🇺🇸 @madeintheusanj
May 4

@SpeakerJohnson Border patrol can only act within 100 miles of our border without a warrant. Minneapolis Minnesota is over 100 miles from our closest border. It’s the furthest state from Mexico. Facts matter a- Trump…

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Nightcruise @pcarolin1
May 4

@SpeakerJohnson @SteveScalise We know all this. Start calling out the Senate Republican majority who will not do what it takes to pass the SAVE America Act. Permanent minority party soon if they dont get this done.

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Zambia Reveals U.S. Health Aid Stalls Over Privacy and Minerals Demands

Zambia's Foreign Minister directly challenged the outgoing U.S. ambassador's criticisms, defending the nation's sovereignty in a tense public exchange.

Talks for up to $2 billion in U.S. health aid have stalled due to data-sharing terms Zambia views as privacy violations and a proposed link to preferential access for American companies in its critical minerals sector. Foreign Minister Mulambo Haimbe responded to Ambassador Michael C. Gonzales' accusations of corruption and aid mismanagement, highlighting Zambia's progress like 156 arrests in medicine theft cases, $30 million recovered from corruption, and a 30% health budget increase for 2026. Both sides emphasize mutual respect in their long-standing ties, with Zambia open to separate minerals talks while pushing back against any quid pro quo. The dispute reflects broader U.S.-Africa tensions over aid, health data, and battery metals like copper from Zambia, Africa's No. 2 producer.

Matches: america · american · usa · united states · sovereignty

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Hopewell Chin’ono @daddyhope
May 4

Zambia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mulambo Haimbe, has issued a strongly worded response to the outgoing United States Ambassador Michael Gonzales, accusing him of making undiplomatic and misleading remarks during hi…

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Jackson Hinkle 🇺🇸 @jacksonhinklle
May 4

🇨🇳🇿🇼 China helps Zimbabwe make history: First lithium sulfate produced on African soil https://t.co/pKPUIZV38t

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Reuters Africa @reutersafrica
May 4

Zambia's government said on Monday that it opposed a U.S. attempt to tie health funding to access to critical minerals, giving details for the first time about why negotiations with Washington over two proposed agreemen…

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Bloomberg @business
May 4

Zambia’s $2 billion US health-aid talks stalled over data-sharing demands that risked privacy violations and conditions tied to preferential access to minerals, the foreign minister said https://t.co/gT3mpfQuhv

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Tucker Carlson and Col. Wilkerson Warn of U.S. Risks in Iran Conflict Tied to China

Retired Army Col. Lawrence Wilkerson sat down with Tucker Carlson to unpack the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire and why recent strikes on Iranian railways could drag America into a clash with China.

The interview, released Monday on the Tucker Carlson Network, reviews the 2026 Iran war that started February 28 with U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iranian sites, followed by Iran's retaliation and a U.S. naval blockade costing over $25 billion and 15 American lives. A Pakistan-brokered truce holds uneasily amid Israeli operations in Lebanon and U.S.-Israeli strikes on railways linked to China's Belt and Road Initiative, which Wilkerson says military planners target to protect U.S. sea power. They caution of economic collapse if the Strait of Hormuz stays choked, question Trump's ties to Netanyahu, and highlight rising tensions as Trump plans to escort ships through the strait despite Iranian warnings.

Matches: america · american · military · pentagon · trump

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Useless Tree @_useless_tree_
May 4

@TuckerCarlson It’s not a war when you’re in a cease-fire. Only when you’re trying to milk it for clicks and likes.

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Scots For Restore @restorescots
May 4

@TuckerCarlson Haven't watched but this is obviously Antisemitic https://t.co/gdy6w9GjbG

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