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Sen. Ruben Gallego posted a CNN clip calling Trump’s planned arch near Arlington an “ugly monstrosity.” Replies quickly turned to Arizona, and to whether the project honors the country or the president.

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‘What About Arizona?’: Sen. Ruben Gallego Faces Backlash After Calling Trump’s Arlington Arch an ‘Ugly Monstrosity’

Honoring whom, exactly?

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Charlie Kirk’s Arizona Statue Defaced With Red X Across His Face and Paint on His Neck Days After Unveiling, Turning Point Warns: ‘Evil Never Sleeps’

Defaced in Days

Byron Donalds Blames Biden Over USS Lincoln Deployment

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Florida Democrat Who Donated to David Jolly Flips to Byron Donalds, Sparking Pushback: ‘We Are Not to Be Taken for Granted’

Perfect time to switch sides

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul posted a Rosh Hashanah video promising Jewish communities they can worship in peace. Replies quickly turned from holiday greetings to questions about whether the message was politics.

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Vows to Protect Jewish Communities on Rosh Hashanah, Critics Fire Back: ‘She Just Wants Your Vote’

Votes and honey?

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York told ABC’s “This Week” Democrats have not ruled impeachment of President Trump in or out if they retake Congress. A clip of the hedge is circulating after he said they must “follow the facts.”

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Hakeem Jeffries Says Democrats Must ‘Follow the Facts’ on Impeaching Trump, Sparking Debate Over Revenge vs. Oversight: ‘Better Not Waste Our Money’

Facts TBD?

California Rep. Ro Khanna posted a TV clip saying Democrats would bring DOGE officials and ICE officers before House Oversight if they take the House. Replies quickly turned on whether that is accountability or payback.

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California Rep. Ro Khanna Vows DOGE, ICE Hearings if Democrats Take House, Critics Fire Back: ‘Is It All Revenge for Losing in 2024?’

Oversight or score-settling?

Amy Acton posted a short “Go Bucks” video tying Vivek Ramaswamy to a business move from Ohio to Texas. The clip spread fast after a company CEO disputed who made that call.

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Ohio Gubernatorial Candidate Amy Acton Says Vivek Ramaswamy Moved His Business to Texas, Strive CEO Fires Back: ‘That Was My Decision’

Game day, campaign fight

California Sen. Adam Schiff posted a clip arguing a Democratic majority needs a “bold agenda like Medicare for All.” Viewers are instead debating cost and the Affordable Care Act’s record.

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‘What Happened to Obamacare?’: California Sen. Adam Schiff’s Medicare for All Push Divides Viewers After He Says Pre-Trump Status Quo Isn’t Enough

Heard this one before

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Virginia County Moves to Take Farmer’s 11 Acres for $78K as Locals Fear More Data Centers: ‘It’s Robbery’

Price tag fuels Virginia fury

Arkansas Gov. Sanders Called Out Over Trump's $5,000 Promise

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‘Sarah, Check Your Group Chat’: Arkansas Gov. Sanders Faces Backlash for Criticizing ‘Free’ Giveaways Right After Trump’s $5,000 Promise

She definitely missed that text.

Critics Slam Tim Scott Over California Pronoun Claims

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‘Not One Word of That Garbage Is True’: Critics Blast Sen. Tim Scott After He Claims California Takes Children From Parents Over Pronouns

They’re just making stuff up

Steve Hilton Slams Gavin Newsom Over Affordability Push

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Steve Hilton Tears Into California Gov. Gavin Newsom After He Says Candidates Must Fight to Lower Costs and Raise Wages: ‘You Utter Charlatan’

Talk is cheap in California

South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace used an “End Birthright Citizenship” graphic to argue the 14th Amendment is being exploited, citing taxpayer costs that remain unverified in the thread. Online users then turned to the Senate and the Court.

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South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace Takes Aim at Birthright Citizenship, Claims It Costs $150 Billion a Year: ‘It Must Be Eradicated’

Now the fine print.

Al Green Faces Backlash Over Transgender ICE Care

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Texas Voters Erupt Over Rep. Al Green’s Push to Fund Hormone Treatment for Transgender ICE Detainees: ‘Dumb Waste of Taxpayer Money’

Seriously, who pays for this?

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe Slammed After Announcing ‘Useless’ Standards for Flock Cameras: ‘The GOP Cannot Read the Room’

KY Rep Massie Sparks Outrage With Hegseth Impeachment

Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie Faces Conservative Backlash After Filing to Impeach Pete Hegseth: ‘This WILL boomerang back on Massie! Guaranteed!’

Illinois Residents Reject Darren Bailey Trump Endorsement

‘That’s One Way to Guarantee a Pritzker Win’: Illinois Residents Reject Darren Bailey’s Bid for Governor After Trump’s Endorsement

Texas Liberals Cheer as Democratic Party Highlights Republicans for Talarico’: ‘Republicans have to break free of the brainwashing’

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Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe Slammed After Announcing ‘Useless’ Standards for Flock Cameras: ‘The GOP Cannot Read the Room’

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Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie Faces Conservative Backlash After Filing to Impeach Pete Hegseth: ‘This WILL boomerang back on Massie! Guaranteed!’

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‘That’s One Way to Guarantee a Pritzker Win’: Illinois Residents Reject Darren Bailey’s Bid for Governor After Trump’s Endorsement

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Gov. Kathy Hochul says 8.2 million New York households will start getting energy rebate checks of up to $200 next week. The $1 billion plan is billed as bill relief. Critics say the timing is hard to miss.

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‘Wasting $1 Billion in Taxpayer Money to Buy Votes’: Gov. Kathy Hochul Faces Backlash Over $200 Energy Rebate Checks in New York

By Paul EkeSeptember 14, 2026

Look for the envelope.

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‘Time to Vote Them Out’: Ohio Residents Scoff at Vivek Ramaswamy’s Promise to ‘Fix’ State After Years of GOP Control

By Sylvia EzeSeptember 14, 2026

His party’s track record isn’t helping

Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen warned that the Clarity Act does nothing about crypto “bad actors” as the Senate returns. Online replies pushed back, saying the measure should be amended, not killed.

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‘No Clarity Act Is the Worst Possible Outcome’: Sen. Chris Van Hollen Faces Heavy Backlash After Urging Senate to Block Crypto Bill

By Paul EkeSeptember 14, 2026

Rules or no rules?

Ohio Rep. Shontel Brown posted a video saying she has joined a demand for a federal probe into possible lynchings after Black Americans were found hanging from trees. The clip quickly drew a wave of pushback online.

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‘Most Were Ruled Suicides’: Ohio Rep. Shontel Brown Joins Pressley in Demand for Federal Lynching Probe, Sparks Backlash

By Paul EkeSeptember 14, 2026

Facts still disputed.

Texas Sen. John Cornyn Condemns Fellow Republican Bo French of University of Texas Immigration Post 'This is How Great Political Parties Self-Destruct'

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Texas Sen. John Cornyn Blasts GOP Nominee Bo French Over Post Targeting Nonwhite UT Students: ‘Intolerance and Racism’

By Nat CollazoSeptember 14, 2026

What a bold thing to say

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‘What About Arizona?’: Sen. Ruben Gallego Faces Backlash After Calling Trump’s Arlington Arch an ‘Ugly Monstrosity’

By Paul EkeSeptember 13, 2026

Honoring whom, exactly?

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Charlie Kirk’s Arizona Statue Defaced With Red X Across His Face and Paint on His Neck Days After Unveiling, Turning Point Warns: ‘Evil Never Sleeps’

By Jeremy HarrisSeptember 13, 2026

Defaced in Days

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Florida Democrat Who Donated to David Jolly Flips to Byron Donalds, Sparking Pushback: ‘We Are Not to Be Taken for Granted’

By David RodriguezSeptember 13, 2026

Perfect time to switch sides

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Vows to Protect Jewish Communities on Rosh Hashanah, Critics Fire Back: ‘She Just Wants Your Vote’

By Paul EkeSeptember 13, 2026

Votes and honey?

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Hakeem Jeffries Says Democrats Must ‘Follow the Facts’ on Impeaching Trump, Sparking Debate Over Revenge vs. Oversight: ‘Better Not Waste Our Money’

By Paul EkeSeptember 13, 2026

Facts TBD?

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