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During a House hearing in California, UCSF Chancellor Sam Hawgood testified that the vast majority of pregnancies are in women. When asked whether a non-biological woman has ever had a baby, he replied that a transgender person can. The clip is now sparking widespread online debate.

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California Viewers Blast UCSF Chancellor Over ‘Non-Biological Women’ Exchange: ‘He is Mentally Unwell’

Mind-bending

South Carolina couple

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‘What’s Wrong With People!’: Disturbed South Carolina Couple Sparks Fury After Celebrating Lindsey Graham’s Death

Not appropriate

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Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar Renews Call to Prosecute ICE in Fiery Statement: ‘No reforming this rogue and monstrous agency’

ICE needs to chill

A beach in the city of Miami Beach.

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‘The State Ain’t All It’s Talked Up to Be’: Florida Slams Republicans As Data Shows ‘Sharp Drop’ In Migration to State

Is the Sunshine State facing a popularity crisis?

Kathy Hochul Paused New York’s AI Data Center Rush

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‘New York Has a Leadership Problem’: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Faces Backlash Over AI Data Center Moratorium

So where do the jobs go?

Chuck Schumer Lindsey Graham Russia sanctions

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‘He’s Trying to Cash In on a Man’s Death’: New York Sen. Chuck Schumer Draws Backlash After Invoking Lindsey Graham to Push Russia Sanctions

They never waste a tragedy

A fatal shooting by ICE agents in Biddeford, Maine, during an immigration stop has sparked intense debate online. Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton called the incident a “combat zone” and labeled the agency “Trump’s racist secret police,” prompting strong pushback from commenters.

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Critics Slam Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton Over ‘Trump’s Racist Secret Police Force’ Post: ‘Stop Trying to Run Them Over’

Wait, what happened?

$90 Million Fight Over California Wealth Tax Splits Democrats

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‘Too Little, Too Late’: California Gov. Gavin Newsom Draws Backlash After Touting Progress in Housing and Homelessness

The numbers invite a harder question

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani addressed rising rape reports in a PIX11 interview, noting that much of the increase stems from an expanded legal definition of rape and more survivors coming forward for past acts. The clip, shared on X, quickly sparked heated debate.

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How Did Women Vote for This Guy?: NYC Mayor Mamdani’s Rape Explanation Prompts Shock and Backlash

Wait, definitions matter?

corporate housing in georgia

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‘Now Finish the Job’: Georgia Slams 350-Home Loophole in New Corporate Housing Ban

A long-awaited federal crackdown on corporate homebuying has finally become law, but many in Georgia…

New York Residents Accuse Mamdani of Wasting Taxpayer Dollars on 'Fashionable' Sidewalk Sheds 'Most folks don't really care about sheds'

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New York Residents Accuse Mamdani of Wasting Taxpayer Dollars on ‘Fashionable’ Sidewalk Sheds: ‘Most folks don’t really care about sheds’

That’s a big change

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Texas Skeptical of James Talarico’s Chances, Despite Successful Fundraiser: ‘Money doesn’t matter. Votes do’

Can money win an election?

Ro Khanna Challenges Israel’s Account of Detention

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‘The Ambassador Is Blatantly Lying’: California Rep. Ro Khanna Clashes With Fox News Over West Bank Detention

Khanna calls for arrests and an IDF investigation

Vivek Ramswamy Ohio

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‘We All Suffer the Consequences’: Ohio Fury Grows Over Ramaswamy’s Cuts and Attacks on Amy Acton

Not a popular figure

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul thanked faith leaders and said helping neighbors is how she was raised. On X, the same message quickly turned into a fight over what those values mean in office.

‘Were You Taught That Killing Unborn Babies Was Fine?’: Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Catholic Faith Post Sparks Backlash in New York

Stephen A. Smith posted a Straight Shooter clip on X saying Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett is still needed after the backlash over her appearing onstage with Chris Brown. Viewers are split over his warning — and his question, “Am I wrong now?”

Stephen A. Smith Says America Needs Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett, and Viewers Push Back Hard: ‘No We Don’t’

‘Can you imagine if we did that to Obama?’: Republicans Slam California College After Tasteless Trump Roast Goes Viral

Gov. Mike DeWine Ohio

Ohio Police Rape Kit Scandal Comes Back to Haunt Mike DeWine: ‘Glad to See It Only Took Him 16 Years’

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul thanked faith leaders and said helping neighbors is how she was raised. On X, the same message quickly turned into a fight over what those values mean in office.

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‘Were You Taught That Killing Unborn Babies Was Fine?’: Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Catholic Faith Post Sparks Backlash in New York

Stephen A. Smith posted a Straight Shooter clip on X saying Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett is still needed after the backlash over her appearing onstage with Chris Brown. Viewers are split over his warning — and his question, “Am I wrong now?”

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Stephen A. Smith Says America Needs Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett, and Viewers Push Back Hard: ‘No We Don’t’

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‘Can you imagine if we did that to Obama?’: Republicans Slam California College After Tasteless Trump Roast Goes Viral

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A Virginia Democratic candidate told a NewsNation interviewer that removing DEI from the military could justify impeaching Pete Hegseth, saying people of color in command positions make the force stronger. The clip has drawn sharp online replies focused on merit.

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‘The Color of Someone’s Skin Has Never Made a Military Stronger’: Commenters Blast Virginia Democrat’s Impeachment Push Against Pete Hegseth

By Paul EkeAugust 3, 2026

Skin color debate?

Florida Threatens to Defund Catholic Schools

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Outrage After Florida Threatens to Defund Catholic Schools Unless Students Can Opt Out of Vaccines: ‘Taxpayers shouldn’t be funding private schools’

By Gabriel PurezaAugust 3, 2026

What do you think?

Kamala Harris' Electoral College Remarks in Tennessee Earn Widespread Praise From Supporters ' Louder for people in the back'

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Kamala Harris’ Electoral College Remarks in Tennessee Earn Widespread Praise From Supporters: ‘ Louder for people in the back’

By Nat CollazoAugust 3, 2026

That’s a strong request

Max Miller Ohio

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‘So much for family values’: Ohio Blasts Republicans For Abandoning Principles as Max Miller Stays in Race Despite Controversy

By Alex GibsonAugust 3, 2026

Read the room

A clip shared by Spencer Pratt shows New York City Mayor Mamdani detailing plans for discounted city grocery stores that require ID for access. Commenters are zeroing in on the contrast with voter ID rules.

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‘What a hypocrite’: Critics Slam NYC Mayor Mamdani Over ID Requirement at City Markets

By Paul EkeAugust 3, 2026

Double standard?

A post from Talarico’s team highlighted old comments by Texas AG Ken Paxton on the Uvalde tragedy. Online reactions quickly turned to accusations that the remarks were selectively framed.

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‘So blatantly misleading’: Talarico Campaign Faces Criticism Over Selective Framing of Ken Paxton’s Uvalde Remarks.

By Paul EkeAugust 2, 2026

Selective edit?

New York Educator Accuses Mamdani of Creating Climate that Led to Recent Stabbings 'Do you ever get tired of being an insufferable cry baby'

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Jewish Educator Blames NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Netanyahu Remarks for ‘Climate’ Before Stabbing: ‘People Think We Are Overreacting’

By Nat CollazoAugust 2, 2026

That’s a large accusation

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker posted a video clip on X with the caption “Come and get me, Donald Trump,” drawing mixed online replies focused on state taxes and the challenge itself.

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‘Trump Isn’t Looking for You’: Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Dares Donald Trump with ‘Come and Get Me’ Post Sparks Mockery

By Paul EkeAugust 2, 2026

Bold caption.

On X, California GOP hopeful Steve Hilton used AI to depict conditions in Becerra’s so-called abuse camps based on reports and testimony. Viewers are divided on the approach.

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‘This is just embarrassing dude’: Steve Hilton’s AI Recreation of Becerra’s Alleged Migrant Child Abuse Camps in California Sparks Debate

By Paul EkeAugust 2, 2026

Proof or pixels?

Texas Dems Angered By Rep. Brandon Gill Posting Fake Video 'No one's falling for this'

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Texas Rep. Brandon Gill Resurfaces Shocking 2021 Border Video as Immigration Fight Heats Up: ‘Completely Insane’

By Nat CollazoAugust 2, 2026

It seems like every day he says this