Freedom isn't free. This Memorial Day, we remember with gratitude all those who gave "the last full measure of devotion" in service to our country.
#LandOfTheFree#HomeOfTheBrave
2025: RFK Jr.’s NIH cancels UTMB research on Andes strain of hantavirus, saying $100k not a good use of tax dollars.
2026: Cruise ship outbreak of Andes hantavirus kills 3. U.S. now quarantining American passengers at up to 10x cost.
#Hantavirus#RFKJr#OunceOfPrevention
What do you expect from Trump's China visit?
A. Favorable trade agreements
B. Pomp and pageantry
C. Taiwan/semiconductor security
D. U.S. CEO photo ops
E. Release of political prisoners
F. _____________________
#TrumpXi#USChinaRelations
The Biden Justice Department did not prosecute Jan 6 protestors for chanting "Hang Mike Pence!" and erecting a gallows because it was deemed political speech. Should the same standard apply to James Comey taking a picture of seashells? What do you think?
#EqualJustice#J6 #8647
The U.S. Supreme Court paused the 5th Circuit’s ruling while it decides whether to keep telemedicine access to the abortion pill mifepristone. What do you think the justices should decide?
#SCOTUS#Abortion#Mifepristone
Last night, a gunman opened fire outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner, with at least 13 people in the presidential line of succession inside the same ballroom. Is that wise when we are at war with Iran (or ever for an optional private event)? What do you think?
#WCD
Spirit Airlines is closing in on a $500M federal rescue tied to a possible 90% government equity stake. Backers say it saves 14,000 jobs and keeps a low-fare competitor flying. Critics say taxpayers shouldn't bankroll a twice-bankrupt carrier. Where do you land? 🛬
#SpiritAir
To help ease world fuel prices spiked by the Iran war, the U.S. released 172 million barrels from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve (41%), but should the government being doing more to help Americans struggling to make ends meet?
#BigOilWindfall#SuspendGasTax#LaissezFaire
President Trump has said he will bomb Iranian bridges and power plants if Iran doesn't reach an agreement with the U.S.
Should dual-purpose civilian infrastructure be off limits? What do you think?
#GenevaConvention#ICC
Even while we are at war with them, the U.S. is allowing Iran to sell its oil to China, India, Russia, Japan, and others. Should we stop the sale of Iranian oil while we are at war and the Strait of Hormuz is closed to Iran's enemies? 🤔
#IranianOil#StopMoneySupply
14th Amendment: All persons born ... in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States
Executive Order 14160 changes focus to the immigration status of parents at the time of birth.
Thoughts? 🤔
#SCOTUS#TrumpVsBarbara#1April2026
Good government needs and uses good science.
Happy National Science Appreciation Day to all the scientists who are making our lives better every day!
#NSAD#ScienceSaves
The Pentagon's annual budget is around $840B. They also got $156.2B from the One Big Beautiful Bill, and are asking Congress for $200B to replace munitions used in Iran.
Ending homelessness in America would cost only $9.6 billion a year. Are we spending our tax dollars wisely?
To help with TSA staff shortages during the partial government shutdown, the Trump administration is sending ICE agents to airports to assist with TSA duties. What do you think of this idea? 🤔
#ICE#TSA#SpringBreak