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Residents Angry After Todd Blanche Admits Not Knowing Who Wrote Trump IRS Settlement in DC Hearing 'Wish you would have pressed him about that'

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Washington, D.C. Hearing Turns Tense as Adam Schiff Presses Todd Blanche Over Trump IRS Settlement: ‘Who Wrote It?’

That’s not what was asked

Texas State Representative James Talarico visited the Rio Grande Valley to support Cindy Banda, a mother of six battling breast cancer and facing tens of thousands in medical bills. In a video posted on X, he declared healthcare a human right and criticized recent federal cuts. The post is drawing sharp online debate.

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‘No One Should Crowdfund Cancer Treatment’: Texas Rep. Talarico’s ‘Human Right’ Healthcare Pitch Draws Backlash Over Who Pays

Human right or not?

Tennessee State Rep. Justin J. Pearson shared video from a Memphis Get Out the Vote rally thanking Reps. AOC, Ayanna Pressley, and Summer Lee as early voting began in Tennessee’s primary. The post has sparked lively debate in the comments.

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‘We Cannot Allow You to Win’: Online Critics Reject Justin Pearson’s Campaign After AOC-Backed Rally in Memphis

Same song, new verse

West Virginia Rep. Riley Moore posted on X about reports of China giving Iran targeting info for attacks on U.S. forces and renewed his push for the Stop CCP Visas Act. The clip quickly sparked heated online debate over U.S. policy.

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‘Doesn’t the US Do That for Ukraine?’: West Virginia Rep. Riley Moore Blames CCP for Helping Iran Target American Forces, Drawing Sharp Pushback

China or not?

Thomas Massie Turns GOP Fraud Claims Back on Party

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‘Why Are You Complaining About Election Fraud?’: Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie Says ‘We Won All the Damn Elections’

Massie’s not holding back

Backlash is mounting against a Georgia restaurant following its decision to host GOP candidate Rick Jackson, captured in a widely shared X video. Users are questioning long-held assumptions about party support.

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‘They Believe They Own Black Votes’: Outrage Over Democrats Trying to Punish Atlanta Restaurant for Rick Jackson Visit

Votes on the menu?

Haley Stevens (left), Israel's flag (right)

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Michigan Senate Candidate Haley Stevens Faces Backlash After Voting Against Israel Aid Cut: ‘She Is Consistently Voting Against Our Interests’

Who will you vote for Michigan Senator?

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‘I’m not going to vote twice’: Mike Lindell, Trump’s Pick for Minnesota Governor, Isn’t Registered to Vote in the State

Can’t pick himself

A California parent posted on TikTok about being told a doctor’s office would restrict access to their 11-year-old’s medical records after age 12 unless the child consents. The clip, which references Gov. Gavin Newsom, has sparked widespread online discussion on parental rights.

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‘Handing Control to Minors’: California Policy Under Newsom Sparks Backlash as Parents Lose Access to Medical Records Unless Child Approves

Parents left in the dark?

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker posted a video on X claiming his administration is making life more affordable by lowering homeowners insurance costs and fixing roads and bridges. The clip has sparked sharp online pushback from users who say taxes and expenses have only risen.

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‘Lies Big Fat Lies’: Gov. JB Pritzker Claims Lower Homeowners Insurance Costs in Illinois as Critics Blast Skyrocketing Taxes

Critics weigh in.

In a Newsmax interview, New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said elements of the Senate were founded on Jim Crow. The short clip is sparking plenty of online reactions over the history.

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‘Dumbest Elected Official in History’: New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Clowned for Claiming US Senate Founded on Jim Crow

Quick history note

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Virginia Loses More Than 100,000 SNAP Recipients, Sparking Heated Debate: ‘Could Learn How to Shop and Cook’

No more benefits

A supercut posted on X shows Democratic lawmakers and clergy speaking outside Washington, D.C.’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, describing the site as “holy ground” and the 1619 narrative in sacred terms. The video is drawing strong online reactions.

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‘Holy Ground Without Jesus Christ’: Democratic Lawmakers and Clergy Face Backlash for Sanctifying Museum and 1619 Story in D.C.

Ancestors in the Spirit?

Michigan election FBI investigation

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Michigan Residents Skeptical After Trump Calls for FBI Investigation Into State Election Claims: ‘A Poorly Veiled Intimidation Tactic’

What interesting timing

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SC Rep. Nancy Mace Sparks Backlash Over TV Clash

South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace Draws Online Backlash After Explosive TV Clash With Mehdi Hasan: ‘Fake Victimhood Oozed Right on Out of Her’

‘Absolute Traitor’ Texas Republicans Turn on Sen. John Cornyn After He Shares Karl Rove’s Case for Voting Democrat

‘Absolute Traitor’: Texas Republicans Turn on Sen. John Cornyn After He Shares Karl Rove’s Case for Voting Democrat

Florida GOP nominee Byron Donalds posted a handshake photo with rapper Kodak Black under the caption “Tunnel vision on keeping Florida free.” The picture set off a split over campaign optics and Kodak’s legal past.

‘Great Company You Keep’: Byron Donalds Poses With Kodak Black After Rapper’s Drug-Trafficking Arrest, Sparks Backlash in Florida Governor’s Race

Illinois Residents Slam Chicago PD After Employee Sued Due to Suspension for Anti-Trump Post: ‘Should have killed a guy by accident, then he could keep his job’

SC Rep. Nancy Mace Sparks Backlash Over TV Clash

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South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace Draws Online Backlash After Explosive TV Clash With Mehdi Hasan: ‘Fake Victimhood Oozed Right on Out of Her’

‘Absolute Traitor’ Texas Republicans Turn on Sen. John Cornyn After He Shares Karl Rove’s Case for Voting Democrat

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‘Absolute Traitor’: Texas Republicans Turn on Sen. John Cornyn After He Shares Karl Rove’s Case for Voting Democrat

Florida GOP nominee Byron Donalds posted a handshake photo with rapper Kodak Black under the caption “Tunnel vision on keeping Florida free.” The picture set off a split over campaign optics and Kodak’s legal past.

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‘Great Company You Keep’: Byron Donalds Poses With Kodak Black After Rapper’s Drug-Trafficking Arrest, Sparks Backlash in Florida Governor’s Race

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Sen. Warren posted video of herself pressing Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on tax issues during a hearing. The X post quickly led to users firing their own questions back at the Massachusetts senator.

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‘A Bunch of Gelatinous Blobs’: Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren Blasts Republicans for Refusing to Constrain Trump

By Adanna EzeAugust 6, 2026

Have Republicans lost their spine?

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‘Republicans Hate Freedom’: Texas GOP Slammed After Offering Early Blueprint of Plans to ‘Stop Islam’

By Gabriel PurezaAugust 6, 2026

Is this going too far?

Fetterman Denies Israel Committed Genocide on Jon Stewart's Show

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‘By Definition, That Wasn’t a Genocide’: Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman Draws Fury After Denying Israel Committed Genocide in Gaza

By Adanna EzeAugust 6, 2026

He really said that out loud

California Gov. Gavin Newsom accused the Trump administration of corruption on X after a White House video on fraud. Users quickly replied by pointing to issues closer to home.

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‘Look Who’s Talking’: California Gov. Newsom Calls Out Trump and JD Vance on Contracts and Properties, Sparks Hypocrisy Backlash

By Paul EkeAugust 6, 2026

The call’s reversed.

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Texas Republicans Worried as Gov. Abbott Has Power Surge Crackdown on New Data Centers ‘But You Allow Giant Mosques’

By David RodriguezAugust 6, 2026

Focused on the wrong stuff

New Mexico Attorney General Accuses DOJ of Blocking Jeffrey Epstein Investigation in Lawsuit 'Perfect Timing'

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New Mexico Attorney General Accuses DOJ of Blocking Jeffrey Epstein Investigation in Lawsuit: ‘Perfect Timing’

By Nat CollazoAugust 6, 2026

The information should be released

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‘Red Rats Belong in Jail’: Florida Gov. Candidate James Fishback Slammed After Criminal Investigation of His ‘Pro-Law Enforcement’ Running Mate

By Gabriel PurezaAugust 5, 2026

Is he so pro-law enforcement now?

Missouri Mayor Celebrates Republican Ballot Measure Overwhelming Rejection '19.7% Voted for It Why'

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Missouri Mayor Celebrates Republican Ballot Measure’s Overwhelming Rejection: ‘19.7% Voted for It? Why?’

By Nat CollazoAugust 5, 2026

That’s a landslide win

California Gov. Gavin Newsom shared a sharp post on X reacting to Sen. John Cornyn’s comments about limits on presidential power, drawing widespread replies focused on his own state’s record.

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Gavin Newsom’s ‘Democracy Is Over’ Warning Sparks Fierce Backlash: ‘Focus on the Dumpster Fire You Created in California’

By Paul EkeAugust 5, 2026

Classic Newsom move?

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Gov. Candidate John James Mocked After Winning Republican Primary in Michigan: ‘Does James have a humiliation kink?’

By Gabriel PurezaAugust 5, 2026

Is 2026 finally the year for James?