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Trump's war, not Iran war.

Advocates push for major probe as US boat strikes in Latin America kill 157 The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights is set to hold first hearing on US’s alleged extrajudicial killings.

We're in Guatemala testifying in front of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights about the illegality and harm of the Trump administration's strikes on civilian boats at sea.

At today's first-of-its-kind hearing, we will urge the Commission to hold the U.S. accountable for these murders.

Bill to Restrict Public Records Act Dies in Committee A proposal that would have limited public access to certain roadway safety records in Mississippi has died in committee.

A proposal that would have limited public access to certain roadway safety records in Mississippi has died in committee.

House Bill 1660 failed to advance before the March 3 deadline, ending the measure for the 2026 legislative session.

Meh.

“No one gives a sh*t about housing.”

“Affordability is a Democrat scam.”

“If [gas prices] rise, they rise.”

It couldn't be clearer: Trump never cared about lowering the cost of living.

Ukraine scores legal victory in its campaign to make Russia's Gazprom pay Ukraine's state-owned oil and gas giant Naftogaz won a case against Russia's Gazprom in a Swiss court, paving the way for the Russian company to pay more than $1.4 billion in debt.

Ukraine's state-owned oil and gas giant Naftogaz won a case against Russia's Gazprom in a Swiss court, paving the way for the Russian company to pay more than $1.4 billion in debt.

Chart showing the forecast ENSO conditions through the end of 2026. More details in the post text.

A transition from La Niña to ENSO-neutral is expected in the next month, with ENSO-neutral favored through early summer. El Niño is likely to emerge mid to late summer and persist through at least the end of 2026.

A La Niña advisory remains in effect AND an El Niño Watch has been issued.

Six years ago today, Louisville police murdered Breonna Taylor while serving a no-knock warrant based on false information.

They shot her six times while she slept in her home. Breonna was only 26. She was an EMT, an aspiring nurse, and beloved by all who knew her.

Opinion | Trump Will Destroy Washington if It’s the Last Thing He Does

Trump Will Destroy Washington if It’s the Last Thing He Does www.nytimes.com/2026/03/13/o...

Zelenskyy criticises US sanctions decision, says Russia could earn about US$10bn for war Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said the partial easing of US sanctions on Russian oil currently at sea could enable Russia to earn up to US$10 billion in additional funds to continue the ...

‼️ Zelenskyy criticises US sanctions decision, says Russia could earn about US$10bn for war

White House plan to break up iconic U.S. climate lab moves forward Bidders have lined up to take over pieces of the National Center for Atmospheric Research

My latest for @science.org on the fraught future of NCAR as NSF's deadline nears. It can still go so many ways.

The government can legally scoop up and read Americans' emails and texts, track everywhere they go, and feed huge amounts of data into AI without court oversight. Next month, Congress will have a chance to rein it all in. I'm leading a bipartisan bill to restore real privacy.

Florida lawmakers to delay voter citizenship requirements until after midterms Most voters wouldn’t be affected by the changes.

Florida lawmakers to delay voter citizenship requirements until after midterms

🇯🇵 Japanese authorities are investigating how a large steel cylinder suddenly emerged from the ground during sewer construction work and rose to the height of a four-storey building in the city of Osaka.
➡️ u.afp.com/SLcF

Trump claimed in G7 call that Iran is "about to surrender," Axios reports U.S. President Trump ​told G7 leaders in a ‌virtual meeting on Wednesday that Iran is "about to surrender," Axios reported on Friday citing three officials ​from G7 countries briefed on ​the contents of the call.

Trump claimed in G7 call that Iran is "about to surrender," Axios reports reut.rs/4s9oWpO

Netanyahu: “These achievements are increasing the status of Israel as a superpower… We will reach the kingdom. We will make it to the return of the Messiah.” (Grok confirms👇🏽)

This is what your tax dollars are paying for.

Analyst reacts to Iran's strategy against the US: 'it's shocking' MSNBC analyst David Rohde reported that Iran's military strategy is proving effective against an unprepared Pentagon under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. With U.S. military officials unable to protect oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran currently holds the advantage in the conflict. Rohde exp...

MSNBC analyst David Rohde reported that Iran's military strategy is proving effective against an unprepared Pentagon under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Russian propagandist Solovyov whines that drone makers were told to slash production because of severe funding shortages. "The front screams give us more, but there's no money," he said.

Why earthquake-prone Greece is finally considering nuclear power The Deon Policy Institute argues nuclear energy production is necessary in Greece for energy, economic and climate security.

The Deon Policy Institute argues nuclear energy production is necessary in Greece for energy, economic and climate security.

Four Chinese vessels intercepted in South African waters South Africa has seized four Chinese fishing vessels after they entered Mzansi's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) without authorisation.

South Africa has seized four Chinese fishing vessels after they entered Mzansi’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) without authorisation.

I DON'T CARE WHO THIS OFFENDS... BUT NO POLITICIAN SHOULD EVER HAVE BETTER HEALTHCARE THAN A COMBAT VETERAN WHO WHO RISKED EVERYTHING FOR THIS COUNTRY.

I think we can all agree on this, no matter what your political affiliation is ⬇️

Trump's war, not Iran war.

Strait of Hormuz: Sailors stranded on ships due to Iran war Drones, cruise missiles and fighter jets have become a common sight for many sailors stranded on ships in the Gulf.

Strait of Hormuz: Sailors stranded on ships due to Iran war

GOP cuts in federal food aid scramble passage of long-delayed farm bill • Kansas Reflector Those who watch the process closely told States Newsroom they are not sure a new farm bill will be enacted.

GOP cuts in federal food aid scramble passage of long-delayed farm bill | via Allison Winters #ksleg

Five More Americans Feared Dead in Trump’s War The U.S. military has not yet confirmed the status of those aboard the crashed refueling aircraft.

Five or more American service members are feared dead after an American refueling aircraft crashed on Thursday.

Florida Legislature approves giving DeSantis power to name ‘terrorist’ groups DeSantis’ office originally proposed the legislation, which would give him and future governors powers typically reserved for the federal government.

DeSantis’ office originally proposed the legislation, which would give him and future governors powers typically reserved for the federal government.

Willie Wilson: Sixty-one years after Bloody Sunday, will voters turn out? The right to vote must not be taken for granted. Voting is the language of democracy.

Willie Wilson: Sixty-one years after Bloody Sunday, will voters turn out?

9th Circuit revives part of California law protecting kids’ online data A federal appeals court revived parts of a groundbreaking California law Thursday that limits online businesses’ collection and use of information from users under 18.

A federal appeals court revived parts of a groundbreaking California law Thursday that limits online businesses’ collection and use of information from users under 18.

Several French soldiers wounded, one officer dead in Iraq after drone attack French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday condemned an attack in northern ​Iraq that killed one French officer and wounded several soldiers in the ‌Erbil region.

Several French soldiers wounded, one officer dead in Iraq after drone attack reut.rs/46TCM75

Congress still has ways to throttle back Trump’s war with Iran – and to ask questions As critics question President Trump’s motivations for war on Iran, it’s not just about politics. It’s about the Constitution and whether Congress has any hope of checking the president’s warmaking.

Military action in Iran costs an estimated $1 billion a day.

As the conflict continues, the Trump administration will need Congress to approve new spending. That gives lawmakers their most powerful tool to check the president's warmaking authority, if they choose to use it.