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Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Mike Johnson speaking with attendees at the 2025 AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

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‘Declaration of War Against Old People’: Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson Criticized for Saying Medicare and Social Security ‘Have to Be Fixed’

Desperate times, your benefits

Candidate Rick Jackson posing for a photo.

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Georgia GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Slammed After Requiring Proof of Violence Before Abortion: ‘Why Are Old Boomer White Men So Evil!?’

What about women’s rights to her own bodies?

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Texas Stunned as Ken Paxton’s Own Impeachment Lawyer Defects to James Talarico: ‘A Really Terrible Person’

Awkward

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‘I’m out. You get nothing’: Pennsylvania Afraid of Bill That Could Raise Taxes on Wealth

Could this be a bad idea?

In a Colorado debate, Democrat Manny Rutinel said President Trump does not deserve credit for the drop in illegal border crossings and added he needs to explore the issue further. The clip quickly went viral.

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Colorado Democrat Manny Rutinel Slammed For Denying Trump Credit Over Border Crossings Decline: ‘Open your eyes’

You can’t make this up.

texas maga convention christian woman disillusioned

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‘Promises Have Not Been Delivered At All’: Christian Women Slam MAGA and Trump After Recent Texas TPUSA Event

So… he lied?

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California Conservatives Blame Fraud as Raman Overtakes Pratt in Mayoral Race: ‘Spencer, Keep Your Promise And Get out of LA’

The people have chosen

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Virginia Governor Under Fire After Reports on How Democrats Are Coping With Redistricting Defeat Surface: ‘Giving Up? That is Spanberger’s Decision’

Spanberger continues to face a popularity crisis

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Texas Erupts After Mayoral Candidate Zul Mohamed Claims Not to Support the US Military: ‘Bold thing to say in Texas my guy’

That wasn’t the greatest thing to say

Illinois gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey posted a video clip on X in which Rep. Brandon Gill questions Gov. JB Pritzker about a past bathroom policy statement. Bailey contrasted the exchange with Pritzker’s efforts to retain the Chicago Bears. The post is generating strong online discussion.

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‘Pritzker Fights Harder to Keep Men in Women’s Bathrooms’: Gubernatorial Candidate Darren Bailey Calls Out Gov. JB Pritzker

Bathrooms over Bears?

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Texas Family Outraged After Land Donated for Public Park is Slated for Massive Data Center: ‘Terrible for the people’

Texas Family Fights Park Land Sale

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins revealed that red states found 200,000 dead people and 500,000 duplicate cases getting SNAP benefits, according to data shared in Washington, while blue states are suing to stop the checks. Her comments in a viral X post have fueled heated online debate.

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‘We Found 200,000 Dead People Getting Food Stamps’: USDA Sec. Brooke Rollins Exposes SNAP Fraud in Washington, D.C., as Blue States Sue to Block Probe

What a mess.

U.S. Rep. Clay Fuller announced he is introducing an article of impeachment against Judge Eleanor L. Ross of Georgia’s Northern District, citing an alleged extramarital affair in her federal courthouse chambers. The claims have sparked strong online debate.

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Georgia Rep. Clay Fuller Introduces Impeachment Resolution Against Federal Judge Eleanor Ross: ‘Disgusting to Have a Federal Judge Conduct Themselves in Such a Way’

What a story.

Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar criticized Trump’s top labor prosecutor for siding with Amazon in a delivery drivers case. The X post quickly sparked strong backlash from users questioning her comments on accountability.

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Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar Faces Criticism After Calling Out Trump Labor Prosecutor: ‘You Really Want to Talk About Holding Law-Breaking People Accountable?’

Hypocrisy claims fly

Pennsylvania Democrat Madeleine Dean Draws Backlash After Voting Against ICE and Border Patrol Funding: ‘They Are Abusing the System’

Arkansas Trans Community at a Breaking Point Over New Laws: ‘There’s No Hate Like Christian Love’

Governor Greg Abbott posing for as picture.

Texas Governor Under Fire After Recommending Extended Data Center Regulations: ‘He Won’t Remember This Past Election Day’

Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan asked Massachusetts ActBlue CEO Regina Wallace-Jones if she weakened fraud standards to help Democrats. She responded by pleading the Fifth Amendment. The clip from the hearing is now sparking heated discussion online.

Ohio Triggered After ActBlue CEO Regina Wallace-Jones Pleads the Fifth to Rep. Jim Jordan’s Fraud Question: ‘She Should Have Just Said Yes, I Am Guilty’

Madeleine Dean Votes Against ICE Funding

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Pennsylvania Democrat Madeleine Dean Draws Backlash After Voting Against ICE and Border Patrol Funding: ‘They Are Abusing the System’

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Texas Governor Under Fire After Recommending Extended Data Center Regulations: ‘He Won’t Remember This Past Election Day’

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Arkansas Trans Community at a Breaking Point Over New Laws: ‘There’s No Hate Like Christian Love’

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Rep. Brandon Gill pressed a witness during a D.C. hearing on whether illegal aliens should get taxpayer unemployment benefits. The witness claimed not to understand the term “illegal aliens,” even as his organization pushed for the policy.

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‘I Don’t Know What You Mean by Illegal Aliens’: Rep. Brandon Gill Sparks Fury in D.C. Hearing After Witness Dodges Benefits Question

By Paul EkeJune 9, 2026

Wait, what?

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‘Declaration of War Against Old People’: Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson Criticized for Saying Medicare and Social Security ‘Have to Be Fixed’

By Sahiba TahleelJune 9, 2026

Desperate times, your benefits

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Georgia GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Slammed After Requiring Proof of Violence Before Abortion: ‘Why Are Old Boomer White Men So Evil!?’

By Gabriel PurezaJune 9, 2026

What about women’s rights to her own bodies?

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Texas Stunned as Ken Paxton’s Own Impeachment Lawyer Defects to James Talarico: ‘A Really Terrible Person’

By Alex GibsonJune 9, 2026

Awkward

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‘I’m out. You get nothing’: Pennsylvania Afraid of Bill That Could Raise Taxes on Wealth

By Gabriel PurezaJune 9, 2026

Could this be a bad idea?

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Colorado Democrat Manny Rutinel Slammed For Denying Trump Credit Over Border Crossings Decline: ‘Open your eyes’

By Paul EkeJune 9, 2026

You can’t make this up.

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‘Promises Have Not Been Delivered At All’: Christian Women Slam MAGA and Trump After Recent Texas TPUSA Event

By Sid NatividadJune 9, 2026

So… he lied?

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California Conservatives Blame Fraud as Raman Overtakes Pratt in Mayoral Race: ‘Spencer, Keep Your Promise And Get out of LA’

By Giovanna De ItaJune 8, 2026

The people have chosen

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Virginia Governor Under Fire After Reports on How Democrats Are Coping With Redistricting Defeat Surface: ‘Giving Up? That is Spanberger’s Decision’

By Gabriel PurezaJune 8, 2026

Spanberger continues to face a popularity crisis

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Texas Erupts After Mayoral Candidate Zul Mohamed Claims Not to Support the US Military: ‘Bold thing to say in Texas my guy’

By Nat CollazoJune 8, 2026

That wasn’t the greatest thing to say

Stay up to date with the latest U.S. political news, viral moments, and trending debates. From breaking headlines and controversial statements to social media reactions and public response, The Nerd Stash covers the stories driving conversation in politics today.

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