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@AdamKinzinger Kleptocracy means “rule by thieves.” It describes a government where officials use political power to steal public wealth, enrich themselves, their families, or their allies, and treat the state as a personal cash machine. Everywhere under Trump.

Reminder: Qatar gifted Trump a $400M jet. Taxpayers are now billed $1B to refurbish it. Normalized corruption isn't shocking anymore and that's the problem. Part 1 of my deep dive on Trump's moral decay is live on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=1JwUYQ…

Eastern Ukraine is home to more than 70% of Ukraine's mineral wealth. If Ukraine were forced to cede the Fortress Belt region of Donetsk to Russia at the negotiating table, Russia would gain access to significant natural resources and energy reserves. (1/2)

NBC News has projected that Democrat Analilia Mejia has won the special election in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District for Mikie Sherrill’s seat in the U.S. House, beating out Republican Joe Hathaway. Great news! 👏

‼️Zelenskyy announced the launch of a tribunal for Russia’s aggression against Ukraine in the Netherlands while receiving the International Four Freedoms Award. “Why do wars return? Because those who start them believe they will not be punished. That's why it's not enough when history judges only with truth. Not enough when memory alone delivers judgment. There must be law. There must be international law. There must be the international community enforcing it, and we must achieve this. And this is what we are working on, including with the Netherlands. We are working so that no victim of Russian aggression is left without a just response to the aggressor. And this is what we are doing here in Europe. Here in the Netherlands, we are working to launch the tribunal for Russia's aggression against Ukraine, and I thank you for your help. We are working to ensure that the international legal system is firm and uncompromising toward Russian war criminals. Please support this, and please remember, all freedoms are fragile without the most basic freedom, freedom from ruins, without basic security, and when those who start wars feel no accountability. So do not let Russia go unpunished” - Ukrainian President on Thursday, April 16th, 2026.

Over the past day and night, Russia carried out a massive terrorist attack against Ukraine with almost 700 drones, dozens of ballistic and cruise missiles. The attack primarily targeted civilians. At least 4 people were killed in Kyiv, including a 12-year-old child, with over 50 more injured, 8 killed in Odesa, 3 killed and three dozen injured in Dnipro, 1 killed in Zaporizhzhia. Such attacks cannot be normalised. These are war crimes that must be stopped and their perpetrators held to account. We urge the international community to take immediate action. All decisions required to increase pressure on the aggressor must be unblocked now. It is immoral, counterproductive, and dangerous to delay sanctions against Russia or packages of support for Ukraine. Any day of further inaction on critical decisions sends wrong signals and encourages the aggressor to continue, prolong, and expand the war. We reiterate our call for all states to join the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression Against Ukraine by notifying the Council of Europe of the intent to join its Enlarged Partial Agreement. The most appropriate response to Russian terror is the inevitability of justice for the leadership of the Russian terrorist regime.

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb says he’s “been smiling for four days” after Orbán’s crushing defeat in Hungary. After 16 years of illiberal rule, a pro-EU supermajority now promises to bring Hungary back closer to Europe.

NATO is for mutual defense, not a blank check for fighting other people’s wars. Its essence is prevention, not intervention. The alliance was designed to deter conflict, not to seek it out.

@nexta_tv In addition to that, Russia’s parliament is pushing a bill that could let the Kremlin send troops abroad under the excuse of protecting detained Russians. Basically, they are trying to turn arrests into a pretext for military action.

@nexta_tv I have one image right to the point 👇

Russia is preparing a provocation against NATO ⚠️ It could seize one of the Baltic Sea islands at any moment, Swedish officials warn. Army chief Michael Claesson told The Times that the Kremlin wants to test the situation and see how the Alliance would respond — especially after tensions between Trump and Europe. ✈️⚔️ One likely target is the island of Gotland. It could be taken by surprise — via sea or an airborne assault. Swedish military intelligence has also warned in a recent report that the threat from Russia will continue to grow.

A whole new reality for Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces now that Russia has nearly no remaining air defenses across Russian occupied Ukraine. A hugely successful night, as the Magyar unit takes out 16 high value targets ranging from Iskander missiles bases and Pansir units to oil facilities and Russia's elite drone unit personnel.

"The first Polish pope helped liberate his country from authoritarian rule. The Trumpists are worried the first American pope could contribute to such a development here. The view Leo is upholding—that right matters, not just might—is an American one." open.substack.com/pub/thebulwark…

This is why Russia is still fighting, why the war continues and why people are dying: Because Trump and Vance encouraged Putin to believe he could win

“Blessed are the peacemakers,” Pope Leo said, adding: “The world is being ravaged by a handful of tyrants, yet it is held together by a multitude of supportive brothers and sisters.” Strong. Beautiful. Clear. Just words calmly delivered. Rises above the noise. nytimes.com/2026/04/16/wor…

BREAKING: Senator Jon Ossoff just promised that when Democrats win the majority, Democrats are going to get to the bottom of Donald Trump's corruption. Let's go.

Putin legalizes invading NATO countries. Russian parliament approved a bill that gives Putin the right to deploy troops abroad to free russians arrested under ICC warrants. Russia can use that to start operations against NATO members to test Article 5 — The Times. 1/

Trump has seized powers that belong only to Congress and threatened the lives of millions. This is a constitutional crisis. It’s time for lawmakers to support impeachment and remove him from office. #VoteYesForVirginiaLive actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-c…

@GLandsbergis @gryn_a Fortunately the hungarian citizens had have their own opinion and we did not care what JD tried to explain. That was just a lot of blabla for us. And we all know, what was the result...

It’s a fair question — how did the Vice President of the United States fly to Budapest, days before the election, in a clear attempt to boost Orbán's popularity, but instead end up assisting in a historic defeat? A visit by a Vice President of the United States is, under any circumstances, a major event — especially in Central and Eastern Europe, where pro-American sentiment runs deep regardless of which party is in the White House. That a visit may have contributed to a loss is, depending on your sympathies, either grimly ironic or darkly comic. The veep’s logic was clear. Orbán was the closest leader in Europe to Trump, so surely his people would welcome Washington's blessing? …continue reading at the link below 🔗⬇️