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“It is inhumane. We are violating so many laws by doing this, and I don’t understand why every city official isn’t sitting there and saying this shouldn’t happen.” story via @jerodmacevoy.com

Early in Trump 2.0, ABC and Disney got scared and caved. But now, Trump is highly unpopular. Courts strike down his censorship BS regularly. This is an opportunity for ABC to course correct and tell the administration to kick rocks.

ICE’s proposed smart glasses will result in incessant, warrantless domestic surveillance. Get these stories and more in our secrecy newsletter, The Classifieds.

It's impossible to look at the firing of FOIA officials after the release of a declassified memo in response to FPF's records request "as anything other than inappropriate retaliation for a lawful FOIA release," FPF's @laurenleharper.bsky.social told @notus.com.

The Fourth Amendment protects against warrantless searches. But government agencies are exploiting the “data broker loophole” to get around it. Congress can close this gap. Watch @trevortimm.bsky.social explain and tell your representative: No spying on Americans without a warrant.

“You cannot rely on students to fix the gun problem that our adults in this state have had. It is not a six-year-old’s responsibility to see a firearm and do what’s right with it.” story via @glorihuh.bsky.social

Minnesota lawmakers may create a new unit within the State Patrol to protect constitutional officers, Supreme Court justices and legislators after last summer’s deadly attack on two lawmakers.

This is the worst possible time for presidential records to be hidden from the public. Use our action center to tell Congress: Presidential records are vital parts of the American story, and the Justice Department’s efforts to say otherwise are wrong.

Congress is voting to renew FISA Section 702 — the dangerous surveillance law that lets the NSA and FBI search Americans’ calls and texts without a warrant. Watch @trevortimm.bsky.social explain, and TELL THEM: No spying on Americans without a warrant. Period. ➡️ freedom.press/action/refor...

Smashing a figure of Jesus is part of Israel's ongoing erasure of Christians - https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/lebanon-israel-smashing-jesus-part-ongoing-erasure-christians

A new British parliamentary report warns that the United Kingdom needs to rethink its long-standing strategic reliance on the United States for defense. Read more:

Residents have packed the Box Elder County Commission meeting this morning, many of them holding signs in protest of the proposed "hyperscale" data center campus that backers say will consume more than double the entire state of Utah's energy usage. (Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune)

Iranian health minister: US-Israeli attacks targeted 240 medical facilities - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iranian-health-minister-us-israeli-attacks-targeted-240-medical

A new British parliamentary report says the United Kingdom needs to rethink its long-standing strategic ties with the United States, arguing that over-reliance on the U.S. has led to defense atrophy. From Stars and Stripes' Phillip Walter Wellman:

Legionella bacteria discovered in water system at U.S. naval hospital in Naples

WHO evacuates 189 Palestinians from Gaza for medical treatment - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/who-evacuates-189-palestinians-gaza-medical-treatment

Iran condemns US seizure of oil tankers as 'piracy' - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-condemns-us-seizure-oil-tankers-piracy

Smashing a figure of Jesus is part of Israel's ongoing erasure of Christians - https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/lebanon-israel-shattered-jesus-was-not-exception

Driven by German efforts, military spending in Europe increased last year at its fastest pace in nearly three-quarters of a century, according to a new analysis. From Stars and Stripes' John Vandiver:

A Vietnam veteran and his daughter, who was born with dwarfism, are challenging a federal law that grants benefits to children with certain birth defects only if their mother — but not their father — was exposed to Agent Orange while serving in the Vietnam War.

The Army is relaxing the requirements for its cybersecurity awareness and information privacy training from an annual recertification to once every five years, according to a memo from the service's chief information officer. (from @janiquarob.bsky.social)

Mark your calendar. This should be interesting. www.pressherald.com/debateremind...

The real reason Iran and the US cannot end the war: Money - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/the-real-reason-iran-and-the-us-cannot-end-the-war-money

Water at the U.S. Navy's largest installation in Italy recently tested positive for a potentially deadly bacterium, officials said, with Legionella found in the water system at U.S. Naval Hospital Naples on April 20. From Stars and Stripes' Alison Bath:

Israeli gun fire kills Palestinian child, wounds another - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-fire-kills-palestinian-child-wounds-another

Lawyers argued that geofence warrants open the door to the authorities requesting information on everyone at a sensitive location — perhaps an abortion clinic or a political convention — at a particular time

Israeli fire kills Palestinian child, wounds another - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-fire-kills-palestinian-child-wounds-another

Runoffs for several high-profile races, like Senate and Harris County judge, are less than a month away. Get an early look at your ballot with our Voter Guide and see endorsements from our Editorial Board. www.houstonchronicle.com/projects/202...

Nearly two weeks after Super Typhoon Sinlaku plowed into the Northern Marianas, the U.S. military continues moving supplies, generators, fuel and water onto the islands, which are still in recovery mode. (from @alexmwilson.bsky.social)

Two killed in Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/two-killed-israeli-attacks-southern-lebanon

German chancellor says US entered Iran war without clear strategy - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/german-chancellor-says-us-entered-iran-war-without-clear-strategy-0

Israel sent air defence system and troops to UAE during Iran war, report says - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/report-israel-equipped-uae-iron-dome-system-troops-during-war-iran

Pakistan opens new transit routes to facilitate Iran trade - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/pakistan-opens-new-transit-routes-facilitate-iran-trade

The Navy’s unmanned MQ-25A Stingray made its first flight Saturday, an early step toward a future mix of manned and unmanned aircraft operating from carriers at sea. Check it out:

Why Israel and the US were so deadly wrong about regime change in Iran - https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/why-israel-and-us-were-so-deadly-wrong-about-regime-change-iran

The oil, gas and arms companies profiting from the war on Iran - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/oil-gas-arms-companies-profiting-war-on-iran

Bahrain revokes citizenship of 69 people in connection with Iran war - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/bahrain-revokes-citizenship-69-people-connection-iran-war

Hundreds of students walked out of Central Catholic high school in response to a racist incident, Trump once again finds himself at the center of an assassination attempt, and a bad weekend for the Blazers as they attempt to stay in the playoffs. Read all about it in GOOD MORNING, NEWS!

A breakthrough technique that superimposes photo and video over recovered remains recently helped the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency identify a U.S. soldier who went missing during the Korean War after years of struggle. (from @wyattwolson.bsky.social)

Journalists sometimes ask us, is my employer watching what I do on my laptop or tracking my whereabouts at work? The answer is a resounding … maybe! Learn more about how such tracking happens in the wild:

Israel bombs southern Lebanese town of Taybeh - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-bombs-southern-lebanese-town-taybeh

Israeli army says it launched attack on Lebanon's Beqaa Valley - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-army-says-it-launched-attack-lebanons-bekaa-valley

Chief Petty Officer Mark Paul Paloay Callos was sentenced Monday in Japan to a suspended sentence of 18 months in prison a year after he struck and killed a Japanese motorist. (from @alexmwilson.bsky.social & @hanakusumoto.bsky.social)

Nearly 250 Air Force reservists have been selected to transfer to the Space Force this summer, becoming the service's first part-time guardians. From Stars and Stripes' Jennifer H. Svan:

A veteran GOP attorney accused David Marshall of “illegally usurping office” because the Arizona Constitution bars him from holding it story via @sashahupka.bsky.social & @votebeat.org

UK opposes US blockade of Iranian ports - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/uk-opposes-us-blockade-iranian-ports

German chancellor says US entered Iran war without clear strategy - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/german-chancellor-says-us-entered-iran-war-without-clear-strategy

The former pioneers of screen-mediated learning in schools shift back to books to better cultivate purpose and judgment in young people. #scandinavia #education #books www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/t...

Your curated list of Portland events this week has arrived! This week: Enjoy public tours of Hoyt Arboretum and the AAPI Food & Wine Fest. Plus, get the deets on the May Day march at the State Capitol and this weekend's Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, and One Motorcycle Show!

ICYMI: The Navy's latest Virginia-class fast-attack submarine entered the service over the weekend with the commissioning of the USS Idaho.

UK opposes US blockade of Iranian ports - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/uk-opposes-us-blockade-iranian-ports-0

Blazers in 7, right?1 RIGHT??! Everything we saw, felt, and observed during Game 4 at the Moda Center >> www.portlandmercury.com/the-trail-bl...

German efforts drive European defense spending to level not seen in decades, report says

Even the most casual cyclist has, at some point, felt the passing desire to race. Portland and the surrounding area host a variety of different racing events for every type of cyclist—from beginner-focused and inclusive, to fast and competitive, to offbeat and quirky.

Iran condemns US seizure of oil tankers as ‘piracy’ - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-condemns-us-seizure-oil-tankers-piracy

Germany's Merz questions US strategy in Iran war, says nation 'humiliated' - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/germanys-merz-questions-us-strategy-iran-war-says-nation-humiliated

The search for five crew members missing from a capsized cargo vessel near Saipan stretched into a second week Monday, as the U.S. Coast Guard and other agencies combed an area of ocean roughly the size of California. (from @alexmwilson.bsky.social)

In this latest round of Israel-Hezbollah fighting, Lebanese civilians have once again paid a heavy price. Even as the ceasefire in Lebanon is extended, neither combatant is showing any sign of backing down. #iran #hezbollah #israel www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle...

Israeli press review: Teens murder of pizzeria worker sparks lawlessness fears - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israeli-press-review-teens-murder-pizzeria-worker-sparks-fear-lawlessness

The ambassador program is expanding into Uptown. Officials hope it can help increase foot traffic in the corridor.

Oil prices jump as US-Iran talks stall - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/oil-prices-jump-us-iran-talks-stall

Germany: Trial of 'Ulm Five' protesters accused of Elbit break-in postponed - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/trial-activists-accused-raiding-germanys-elbit-systems-factory-starts-today

Israeli strikes kill four in south Lebanon - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-strikes-kill-four-south-lebanon

Drone attack in south Lebanon, Israeli troops reported injured - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/drone-attack-south-lebanon-israeli-troops-reported-injured

Elon Musk claims that he was misled by OpenAI, which he co-founded. A centerpiece of the trial is likely to be what role a company should have in ensuring responsible development of artificial intelligence. #musk #openai #ai #ethics www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/...

Supply shock from Iran war drives electronics component prices up globally - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/supply-shock-iran-war-drives-electronics-component-prices-globally

Iran rebukes EU stance on sanctions relief - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-rebukes-eu-stance-sanctions-relief

Peace talks between the U.S. and Iran were scheduled to continue Saturday in Pakistan, but they fell apart after President Donald Trump announced that he would not be sending U.S. envoys to take part in negotiations. #iran #peacetalks #pakistan www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle...

ICYMI: Lt. Gen. Roger Turner has been nominated to lead Marine Corps Forces Pacific, the largest operational command in the force. (from @brianmcelhiney.bsky.social)

Russia, Iran to back each other ‘under any circumstances’, defence minister says - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/russia-iran-back-each-other-under-any-circumstances-defence-minister

White House says Iran proposal under review - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/white-house-says-iran-proposal-under-review

Video: Iran’s UN envoy says Tehran ‘not bound’ by UN Law of the Sea - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/video-irans-un-envoy-says-tehran-not-bound-un-law-sea

The war with Iran so far has not deterred young people from joining the Air and Space forces, according to the general in charge of recruiting for those branches: "We haven't seen any significant change." From Stars and Stripes' Seth Robson:

Iran says its army should have authority over the Strait of Hormuz - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-says-its-army-should-have-authority-over-strait-hormuz

Today's top headlines:

Israeli army chief says multi-front war likely to continue into 2026 - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-army-chief-says-multi-front-war-likely-continue-2026-0

White House says US will not negotiate with Iran through the media - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/white-house-says-us-will-not-negotiate-iran-through-media

UAE 'aggressively' lobbying US to designate Yemen's Islah as a terror group, sources say - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/uae-aggressively-lobbying-us-designate-yemen-islah-terror-group

She opposed US-Israeli bombs on Iran. The monarchists lost it | Ariana Jasmine - https://www.middleeasteye.net/video/she-opposed-us-israeli-bombs-iran-monarchists-lost-it-ariana-jasmine

Too early to drop sanctions against Iran, says EU's von der Leyen - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/too-early-drop-sanctions-against-iran-says-eus-von-der-leyen

Former Israeli PMs Bennett and Lapid merge parties ahead of elections - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/former-israeli-pm-and-opposition-leader-merge-parties-against-netanyahu

Iran revises Minab school bombing death toll to 155 - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-revises-minab-school-bombing-death-toll-155

Hezbollah chief 'enemy reached a dead end' - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/hezbollah-chief-enemy-reached-dead-end

Russia’s UN ambassador says Iran can restrict Hormuz traffic - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/russias-un-ambassador-says-iran-can-restrict-hormuz-traffic

Rubio rejects Iran proposal to reopen Hormuz Strait under conditions - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/rubio-rejects-iran-proposal-reopen-hormuz-strait-under-conditions

A record 31 nations are set to participate in the massive Rim of the Pacific maritime exercise this summer around Hawaii, with about 40 surface ships, five submarines, 140 aircraft and more than 25,000 personnel. (from @wyattwolson.bsky.social)

Pakistan UN envoy warns Hormuz disruption threatens global stability - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/pakistan-un-envoy-warns-hormuz-disruption-threatens-global-stability

‘Zero enrichment’ stance complicates talks, analyst says - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/zero-enrichment-stance-complicates-talks-analyst-says

Space Force selects first part-time guardians from pool of Air Force reservists

Iran foreign minister says Islamic Republic is 'stable, solid' in meeting with Putin - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-fm-says-islamic-republic-stable-solid-meeting-putin

Harvard University’s graduate student union went on strike this week to demand higher wages for all graduate student workers and more protections for immigrant student workers. #union #harvard #highed www.csmonitor.com/USA/Educatio...

Mali's defence minister killed as armed groups launch countrywide offensive - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/malis-defence-minister-killed-armed-groups-launch-countrywide-offensive

UN warns Hormuz disruption could trigger food emergency - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/un-warns-hormuz-disruption-could-trigger-food-emergency

FROM THE ARCHIVES | A news conference is held in April 2009 at the Marine Corps War Memorial after two Sikh medical professionals had appealed to U.S. Army to allow them to serve while retaining “articles of faith.”

Japanese court suspends negligent driving sentence for U.S. sailor in traffic death

Rubio rejects Iranian proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/rubio-rejects-iran-proposal-reopen-hormuz-strait-under-conditions

US considering sending stranded Afghans in Qatar to the Congo, advocacy group says - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/us-considering-sending-stranded-afghans-qatar-congo-advocacy-group-says

Araghchi says region in ‘major flux’ after talks in Russia - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/araghchi-says-region-major-flux-after-talks-russia

Iran slams EU sanctions, condemns US tanker seizures - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-slams-eu-sanctions-condemns-us-tanker-seizures

Data reveals limited shipping traffic through Hormuz - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/data-reveals-limited-shipping-traffic-through-hormuz