Rick Scott threatens Democrats with funding cuts to DHS unless they agree to end the filibuster, allowing bills to pass by a simple majority vote.

Theoretically, there is no reason the GOP could not end the filibuster, push through bills, and then re-enact the filibuster.

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NEW - The two law firms representing Annie Altman in her sexual abuse lawsuit against her brother, OpenAi's Sam Altman, withdraw from her case, citing "an unfortunate general breakdown in the attorney-client relationship." — Reuters

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NOW - Acting U.S. Attorney General Blanche says "many people" in the media are "just as guilty" of politically violent rhetoric as X users, after WHCD shooting

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NOW - U.S. Attorney Pirro: "Make no mistake. This was an attempted assassination of the President of the United States."

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NOW - King Charles and Queen Camilla land in the U.S. at Fort Base Andrews ahead of meeting with Trump

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Gold is unchanged for April after a failed breakout above $4800; now approaching a key make-or-break level

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This polygenic score greatly increased over the past 10,000 years, most of which did not have formal education.

It would be delusional to treat this as an actual formal education score and not something broader.

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Meanwhile at the MN State Capitol…

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Florida's new gerrymander would eliminate four Democrat seats, including those of Jewish Democrats Jared Moskowitz, Debby Wasserman-Schultz, and Puerto Rican Darren Soto, in addition to Kathy Castor

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Democrats overtake Republicans on Polymarket, with a 52% predicted odds of taking the Senate.

Republicans have dramatically slid in polls as a result of calling off mass deportations and the Iran War.

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A brutal attack in Towson, Maryland, that happened roughly a week ago, when 10 Black juveniles ambushed a girl at a bus stop, then curb-stomped her.

5 of them are facing second-degree charges, while 9 have been identified.

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"Somalis built the economy, the soul of this state, and no human is illegal"

MN State Capitol today:

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What have they ever built?

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This is Somalia. If they’re good builders why don’t they go build their home country?

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Semiconductor Stocks are now trading at a 60x PE, the richest valuation since the Dot Com Bubble

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A Portland trans and non-binary activist has been accused of 11 felony sex crimes.

Justin Jespersen, who identifies as Sydney Villon, was arrested on April 15th.

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The AfD hits record 28% national support in Germany, now the most popular party, 4 points ahead of the CDU/CSU, more than double the SPD, Greens, and Left, at 14%, 12%, and 11% respectively

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NOW - Trump meets King Charles

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BREAKING: A Rare Dangerous Situation (PDS) Tornado Watch issued as an extremely dangerous and life-threatening tornado outbreak is likely today across parts of the Midwest

The National Weather Service has issued an extremely rare Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) Tornado Watch, alongside a Moderate Risk outlook, signaling the potential for a significant and potentially catastrophic tornado outbreak today. Numerous large, long-track, and extremely violent tornadoes are possible across portions of Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, and Tennessee. This is a life-threatening situation with the potential for widespread destruction. If you are in or near these areas, take immediate action now. Review your safety plan, identify your shelter location, and be prepared to act without hesitation if warnings are issued. Conditions are favorable for rapidly developing, dangerous storms that could escalate quickly. This level of alert is rare

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Today's high $79,490, with the latest ATH at $126,272.

It has been 203 days since the last ATH.

ATHs per year: 2010: 11, 2011: 28, 2013: 35, 2017: 67, 2020: 11, 2021: 23, 2024: 21, 2025: 12. bitcoin $BTC ATH BitcoinChartBot

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It didn’t work in the Philippines. It didn’t work in Liberia.

Because they aren’t Americans.

The U.S. Constitution wasn’t imposed on a people. It grew out of them. It emerged bottom-up from American culture, values, habits, and institutions.

No matter how brilliant its design, it cannot be transplanted top-down onto fundamentally different peoples and cultures.

No magic sand. No magic paper.

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