US House Affordability Agenda - earlier news was missed, but here is a view of what is happening.

 Start here - an undated video, framing the issue and approach.

For people wanting something to read - dated April 29, 2026

https://progressives.house.gov/2026/4/progressive-caucus-announces-new-affordability-agenda 

Politico indicates that besides the Progressive Caucus, the middle of the road Dems also have or are working on an agenda of their own. 

It is encouraging to see such varied agenda proposals. It is something you're never get from any Republican group, or from the Trump administration. Can you imagine JD getting into specifics rather than platitudes without substance? This movement should pressure attention from the public and from the Republicans. Don't let them stonewall.

Expect growth of interest in detail ideas vs spin and obfuscation. 

 

Shadow Docket

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKeq4CEZtm8

HCR interviews TPM insiders.

 Those three people are helpful to those wanting something beyond fluff news. (It is a partisan site)

The interview.

TPM - Talking Points Memo homepage 

 UPDATE: Two example TPM items, 

The Red State Scramble to Gerrymander Away Black Electoral Power Has Been More Blatant Than You’d Expect

by Khaya Himmelman

05.07.26 | 2:00 pm

and ---

What Dems Must Now Overcome to Win the House

INSIDE: Samuel Alito ... Sherrilyn Ifill ... Joe diGenova

by David Kurtz

05.11.26 | 10:03 am

 

School Voucher Warning - An effort to even give money/benefits to home schoolers - BAD NEWS REPUBLICAN CREAPING DISMEMBERMENT OF PUBLIC EDUCATION EFFORTS

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lr04351I9R0 Garbage, with a PR friendly title.

A friend requested whether I might reemphasize an item about Amy Goodman and a new feature documentary.

 It was posted here.

A video essay of "Prediction Market" malarkey in a way proving an online comedian can be a better scold than somebody's preacher man.

LINK. You can tell time went into scripting a production. Even comedians want good viewership ratings. It's how you stay on the airwaves.

Video and transcript of King Charles III addressing the U.S. Congress - schooling them via reminding them of duties, among other things.

 AP link. Not a Trump-like speaker. Educated.