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John and Yvette Hoffman survived an unthinkable attack one year ago — and their daughter Hope saved their lives by calling 911. Today, John is back serving in the State Senate, committed to making Minnesota better and Yvette is as strong and engaged with the world as ever. That is Minnesota's courage and hope.

Read this beautiful obituary, cry, but recognize the fundamental decency of so many in humanity, overcoming our sorrow at being governed by inhuman monsters Blessed by Pope Francis, a boy with cerebral palsy became a symbol of grace washingtonpost.com/obituarie…

- Giorgia Meloni Prime Minister of Italy: "Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014 was a clear violation of international law and a glimpse of Russia's aggressive intentions toward all of Ukraine. Back then, the West did not fully understand the scale of what was happening and perhaps hoped that Moscow's imperial ambitions would stop there. We were wrong, and we must admit it. Today, we stand side by side with Ukraine without hesitation. Russia must end its occupation policy and withdraw its troops. We will never tire of working for a just and lasting peace." Great woman 😉

I have had the privilege of working alongside Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, the greatest Speaker in the history of our country. @TeamPelosi is a true champion of working families and upholding our democracy and I’ve learned so much from her.  I am honored to have her endorsement in my race for re-election. And I am humbled by her kind words.  When we win back the House in November, I am ready and uniquely able to lead the fight to take on the fascist in the White House. I’ve beat him before, and I’ll do it again.

One year ago today, Minnesota Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were senselessly murdered in an act of political violence. In their memory, we recommit ourselves to the values that Melissa and Mark exemplified: building a kinder, more just, and loving world.

This is one of the most important churches in Ukraine. The Russians would not strike it by accident. Putin is deliberately attacking Christianity, history, culture

Christina Lorey A PICTURE’S WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS On the one year anniversary of their murders, let’s not forget who showed up for Melissa and Mark Hortman’s funeral: former President Joe Biden... He STAYED all day. Prayed. Offered a shoulder for strangers to cry on...

As we celebrate our 250th, we must uphold our noble founding ideals and tell the truth about our history — all of it. I have been fighting to have all of the historical exhibits restored at President’s House and am glad a judge ruled they must be back up by July 4th. Congress now needs to pass my bill to permanently block this censorship. inquirer.com/politics/nation…

The Kharkiv Art Museum after today's Russian attack. Destroying Ukrainian history, art, language, and cultural identity is a page from an old Russian playbook. Cultural genocide is what they do.

This is a portrait I painted of one of many heroes of mine from the Civil Rights movement. The Rev. James Zwerg, circa 1961. He was one of the Freedom Riders, along with John Lewis, William Barbee, Catherine Burks, and many others, who pulled into Montgomery, AL on a bus May 20, 1961. He volunteered to step off first. The mob was waiting with baseball bats, chains, and clubs. They beat him until three of his vertebrae cracked, his nose broke, and every tooth in his head was fractured. They beat him unconscious on the pavement. A Black stranger in coveralls walked up and said, “Stop beating that kid. If you want to beat someone, beat me.” And they did. He saved Zwerg’s life. White ambulances refused to take him. He lay in the street for over an hour. That is the moment I painted. Bloodied suit. Head bowed. At Martin Luther King Jr.’s urging, Zwerg later went to seminary and was ordained in the United Church of Christ. Rev. Zwerg is now 86 and lives in Tucson, Arizona. His courage and conviction, alongside that of countless others, helped save this nation. These are the people I celebrate as we near our 250th anniversary as a nation.

Of course, I am happy that the Strait of Hormuz will soon be open. That's a good outcome for the entire global economy. But the Strait was opened before the war. We did not need a war to keep it open.

When Notre-Dame burned in 2019, the world stopped. Today, Russia damages Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, a monastery nearly 1,000 years old and older than Notre-Dame itself. A thousand years of history deserves the same attention, the same sympathy, and the same protection.

First responders have put out the fires in Kyiv – at the Lavra and the Mystetskyi Arsenal. I am grateful to all the services working at the sites of the strikes, and to everyone who is helping. It has been confirmed that two Russian drones deliberately targeted the part of the city where the Lavra and the Mystetskyi Arsenal are located. As of now, 35 people are reported injured in Kyiv. Across the country, 53 people have been wounded, and 11 people are known to have been killed in this massive Russian attack. My condolences to all their families and loved ones. We are in constant communication with our partners regarding the consequences of this Russian attack and the necessary response. It is important that state leaders, public leaders, and international organizations do not remain silent. I have instructed Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and our entire diplomatic team to maximize all contacts with partners today so that international events this week and next deliver real results for strengthening our defense and increasing global pressure on Russia over this war. We need a just response to this Russian strike. Thank you to everyone who stands with Ukraine.

Efforts to deal with the aftermath of the Russian strikes are ongoing in Kyiv, as well as in Kharkiv. Last night, the Russians launched more than 60 missiles at the capital alone. In total, 70 missiles and 611 drones were used against Ukraine. As of now, 28 people have been reported injured and four killed in the capital. My condolences to all their families and loved ones. A Russian strike on the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra set the Dormition Cathedral on fire – a church whose history dates back to the 11th century. And this is one of Russia’s most serious crimes against Christian culture to date. The State Emergency Service has already extinguished the fire on the cathedral’s roof. In Kharkiv, the Russians carried out a repeat strike against our rescuers as they were putting out a fire at the site of an earlier strike on an industrial facility. So far, tragically, five people have been confirmed killed. My condolences to all their families and loved ones. Nine people have been injured. In Dnipro, Russia struck the grounds of a railway station, a college, and several enterprises. Other cities and communities were targeted as well. The Kyiv, Dnipro, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, and Mykolaiv regions were also under attack. This is how Russia shows the world its intention to continue the war. It is very important that there be a response from the G7 countries, which are now gathering for their summit – and that this response be decisive and substantive: more pressure on the aggressor and more support for Ukraine’s air defense, especially anti-ballistic capabilities. I thank everyone who is helping us protect lives.

Canada strongly condemns Russia’s latest attack on Kyiv, including the strike on the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, a sacred site in Ukraine and Eastern Christianity.    Canada stands with Ukraine. Their cause — freedom, democracy, sovereignty — is our cause.

On the 11th stop of St. Anthony’s visit to Ontario, I’ll pray for you, your intentions, and world peace before St. Anthony’s relics. I’ll remember you again at 7:00 PM during the Holy Mass I'll celebrate at St Francis Xavier Parish in Mississauga, ON. Blessings to all of you! 🤗

Having become our brother, the Son of God looks at the people; He looks at humanity and sees the oppression that burdens and the violence that causes strength to fade. He sees the wounds of war and the emptiness of consumerism. He sees faces reduced to masks, families torn apart by evil, and young people misled by false ideals. Jesus sees and loves. He loves and suffers for and with us: His compassion expresses not only fraternal closeness, but His desire to redeem. #GospelOfToday (Mt 9:36 – 10:8)

Biden at 80. Trump at 80. One rode bikes, worked out daily, passed historic legislation, released yearly physicals, and answered endless questions about his age and health. The other falls asleep in public, rambles through speeches, looks visibly swollen, and has reportedly taken multiple cognitive tests ordered by doctors. Guess which one the media treated like a five-alarm health crisis. 🙄

RT @HillaryClinton: Remember, during today's literal cage match on the White House grounds: No matter what, it's not his house. It's our h…

DEAR MAGA, Pls stop spreading FAKE NEWS about Knick's NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP win! Just enjoy your CAGE FIGHT and STFU. If you want to see what REAL violence looks like, here's your reminder about J6. ENJOY!!!!