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Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul announced on X that Senate Republicans blocked all 57 Democratic amendments aimed at defunding ICE and Trump’s border plans. The post quickly drew sharp conservative pushback demanding the SAVE Act and leadership changes.

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‘Nobody Cares, Pass the SAVE Act or Replace Thune’: Conservatives Demand More as Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul Celebrates Rejection of 57 Anti-ICE Amendments

Now what?

‘What Do You Want Me to Do?’: Ohio Residents Angry After Jon Husted Shrugs Off Concerns About Rising Gas Costs

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‘What Do You Want Me to Do?’: Ohio Residents Angry After Jon Husted Shrugs Off Concerns About Rising Gas Costs

Shouldn’t have said that

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Missouri Republicans Slammed After Introducing 57 Failed Anti-LGBT Bills: ‘This is how state Republicans pretend to do their jobs’

The GOP going after the LGBT

Mississippi Supreme Court

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‘Open Season Racism’: Mississippi Backlash Erupts After Supreme Court Restores GOP Voting Maps

Jim Crow Roberts rescues the supermajority

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Colorado Outraged As Trump Administration Releases Drought Funding More Than a Year Late: ‘Now We Know Why Polis Bent the Knee’

Why did the federal government take so long?

California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton posted a video on X spotlighting Assembly Bill 2600, a Democratic proposal that would use taxpayer dollars to pay lawyers for people fighting deportation. The bill has ignited heated online debate.

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California Republicans Outraged Over Proposal to Fund Legal Fees for Illegal Immigrants Facing Deportation: ‘Most Ridiculous Thing I’ve Ever Heard’

Wait, taxpayers footing the bill?

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‘All Republicans Are Just Racist Liars’: Outrage as Philadelphia Revokes Black Panther-Style Group’s Gun Permits

Is the 2nd Amendment not for everyone?

Jared Polis Colorado

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Liberal Colorado Turns on Jared Polis After Bennet Suggests Tina Peters Move Ended His Political Future: ‘He’s Burned Us All’

A let down

Wyoming Reid Resner Video

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Wyoming House Rep. Candidate Reid Rasner Under Fire After Uploading Tasteless Sharia Law Video: ‘This Guy Is Absolutely Insufferable’

How tasteless

Navy Yard Chipotle brawl investigation

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‘Parents, That’s Your Job’: Jeanine Pirro Threatens Washington, DC Parents With Jail Time After Chipotle Brawl

Teen brawl escalates into parenting charges

In a post from Berkeley, California, Robert Reich accused Donald Trump of taking $1.7 billion from taxpayers for a political slush fund after dropping a major IRS lawsuit. It’s dividing opinions fast.

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California Democrat Robert Reich Accuses Trump of Stealing $1.7 Billion to Create Slush Fund for Political Allies ‘‘Never Seen Anything Like This’:

Boy scout comparison?

President Trump raised alarms over mail-in ballots in a widely shared X video, citing a Maryland printing error that left roughly a million ballots in circulation. The remarks sparked sharp online debate between critics questioning his consistency and supporters pushing for the SAVE AMERICA ACT.

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‘Mail-In Ballots Are Going to Be Corrupt’: Trump Sounds Alarm Over Maryland Ballots Ahead of Midterms

Interesting timing

‘I Worked All Day and Can’t Feed My Family’: Zohran Mamdani Turns Reagan Quote Into Affordability Attack

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‘I Worked All Day and Can’t Feed My Family’: Zohran Mamdani Turns Reagan Quote Into Affordability Attack

Very relatable

Florida Law Letting Certified Staff Carry Guns on Campus Sparks Online Outrage: ‘This Will End Badly’

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Florida Law Allowing Certified Staff to Carry Guns on Campus Sparks Outrage: ‘This Will End Badly’

Risky move

Trending

A viral X post exposed Gavin Newsom’s California pushing utility companies to award $633 million in contracts to LGBTQ-owned businesses via a special “gay certification” program. The feds have now launched an investigation.

California’s ‘Gay Certification’ Scheme for $633M Utility Contracts Draws Backlash and DOJ Investigation Under Newsom

Michele Tafoya, a U.S. Senate candidate in Minnesota, posted a video criticizing Gov. Tim Walz and AG Keith Ellison for laughing during congressional questions about billions in social services fraud. The clip has fueled strong online discussion.

Minnesota Residents Furious After Tafoya Blasts Walz and Ellison Over Fraud Allegations: ‘They Think We’re Idiots’

A school with a man teaching children.

Texas Republicans Slammed as Government Expands ‘Takeover’ of Local School Districts: ‘The Party of Small Government’

Oklahoma stagnated wage increases

Oklahoma Residents Frustrated as Low Voter Turnout Keeps Wages Stagnant: ‘Too Many People Are Resigned to Even Try’

A viral X post exposed Gavin Newsom’s California pushing utility companies to award $633 million in contracts to LGBTQ-owned businesses via a special “gay certification” program. The feds have now launched an investigation.

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California’s ‘Gay Certification’ Scheme for $633M Utility Contracts Draws Backlash and DOJ Investigation Under Newsom

Michele Tafoya, a U.S. Senate candidate in Minnesota, posted a video criticizing Gov. Tim Walz and AG Keith Ellison for laughing during congressional questions about billions in social services fraud. The clip has fueled strong online discussion.

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Minnesota Residents Furious After Tafoya Blasts Walz and Ellison Over Fraud Allegations: ‘They Think We’re Idiots’

A school with a man teaching children.

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Texas Republicans Slammed as Government Expands ‘Takeover’ of Local School Districts: ‘The Party of Small Government’

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Delaware corporations can vote now

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Outrage as Delaware Allows Corporations to Vote in Elections: ‘Let’s See What the Senator from Meta has to Say’

By Sid NatividadMay 28, 2026

They are people too! Wait…

Abdul El-Sayed Campaign Ad War Spending

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‘We’ve Wasted $50 Billion’: Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed Mocked After Blaming Rising Gas Prices on War Spending

By Sylvia EzeMay 28, 2026

It’s so bad

Ron DeSantis speaks about Florida property tax proposal during a public event

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‘Can’t Wait for an 18 Percent Sales Tax’: Florida Residents Fear Hidden Costs in DeSantis Tax Plan

By Adanna EzeMay 27, 2026

Property taxes disappear. The bill doesn’t

New York Lawmaker Anti Insurrectionist Act

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‘Slush Fund’ Comment Sparks Backlash After New York Lawmaker Proposes Tax on Anti-Weaponization Fund

By Sylvia EzeMay 27, 2026

This is what your focus is?

Delaware Tax Hike

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Delaware Citizens Are Furious After 17% Tax Hike to Cover Budget Deficit: ‘Vote These People Out’

By Julio La PineMay 27, 2026

And it just gets more expensive

Picture of Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger

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‘The Worst Successful Politician I Have Ever Seen’: Virginia Governor Under Fire After Addressing Veto Backlash

By Gabriel PurezaMay 27, 2026

Did she betray her own voters?

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced new measures blocking CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood from funding organizations in the state. The X post detailing the move has sparked strong reactions online.

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‘Straight Outta the MAGA Playbook’: Florida Judge Refuses to Block GOP Redistricting Map

By Adanna EzeMay 27, 2026

Apparently gerrymandering just needs better timing

An empty classroom

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Outrage as Texas Flags Thousands of Educators for ‘Misconduct’: ‘Do police and politicians next’

By Gabriel PurezaMay 27, 2026

Texans are not very happy with that

Texas State Rep. James Talarico launched a sharp attack on Attorney General Ken Paxton in a new campaign video on X, calling him the face of a broken system and rallying supporters with “The People vs. Ken Paxton.” The post is igniting heated debate across Texas.

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‘Ken Paxton Is the Most Corrupt Politician in America’: Texas Rep. James Talarico Says in ‘The People vs. Ken Paxton’ Video

By Paul EkeMay 27, 2026

Big fight ahead.

Someone buying gasoline from the store

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‘Socialism But for Guns and Boats’: Florida Republicans Slammed After Rejecting Gas Tax Cut

By Gabriel PurezaMay 27, 2026

Who benefits from the 2026-27 budget?