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Tim Walz Blasts Politicians Stock Trading

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‘You’re Not in Office to Get Wealthy’: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Draws Backlash After Criticizing Politicians Who Trade Stocks

He lacks credibility

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Michigan Voters Question Senator Candidate Haley Stevens Due to Links to AIPAC-Backed Group: ‘Dem Party is pushing her down our throat’

Will she be elected?

Ted Cruz total warfare warning

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‘Don’t Threaten Us With a Good Time’: Texas Voters Say Ted Cruz’s Democratic ‘Total Warfare’ Warning Sounds Like a Plan

That’s Supposed To Be Bad?

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

Wait, what?

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?

Ken Paxton

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

Awkward

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?

California Raman Overtakes

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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

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger

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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?

Texas park land dispute

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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.

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Gavin Newsom speaking at a podium in Sacramento.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom Says DOJ Is Coming After Him and His Family: ‘Donald Trump Picked the Wrong Target’

Texas Outrage Grows as Democrats Accused of Pushing Deceptive SNAP Narratives To Rig Upcoming Elections ‘How do 770,000 illegal aliens have SNAP?’

George Conway’s New York Ad Promises Prison for Trump

‘Orange Jumpsuit’: New York Candidate George Conway’s Prison Promise Draws White House Backlash

Custom image of Greg Abbott and the LGBT flag

‘Repugnant Hater’: Governor Greg Abbott Slammed After Praising Texas Rangers For Not Hosting Pride Night

Gavin Newsom speaking at a podium in Sacramento.

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom Says DOJ Is Coming After Him and His Family: ‘Donald Trump Picked the Wrong Target’

George Conway’s New York Ad Promises Prison for Trump

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‘Orange Jumpsuit’: New York Candidate George Conway’s Prison Promise Draws White House Backlash

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Texas Outrage Grows as Democrats Accused of Pushing Deceptive SNAP Narratives To Rig Upcoming Elections ‘How do 770,000 illegal aliens have SNAP?’

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Dollar bills on top of each other.

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Pennsylvania Disabled Resident Says New Democratic Tax Plan Would Hurt Her: ‘I Can’t Afford to Be Taxed More’

By Gabriel PurezaJune 12, 2026

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’

By Paul EkeJune 12, 2026

You can’t make this up.

Idaho bathroom trans ban

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‘What Is Wrong With This State?’: Idaho’s Bathroom Law Sparks Outrage Over DNA Testing Discussion

By Giovanna La PineJune 11, 2026

So they’ll be investigating each case for months?

Jake Lang Arrested Again in Texas After Pardon

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Texas Locks Up Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Jake Lang Again After Fresh Arrest: ‘MAGA Version of Final Destination’

By Adanna EzeJune 11, 2026

Turns out the pardon wasn’t the final chapter

Jasmine Crockett Karmelo Anthony Comments

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‘Shame on You’: Jasmine Crockett Sparks Outrage After Defending Convicted Texas Teen Karmelo Anthony

By Sylvia EzeJune 11, 2026

This is not about black vs white

Florida Sen. Rick Scott posted a video on X contrasting costs from 50 years ago with today’s figures for healthcare, housing, and education. The clip, first reported by Punchbowl News, has sparked strong reactions questioning both his message and his record.

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Florida Sen. Rick Scott Slammed For Blaming Congress for Soaring Healthcare Costs: ‘YOU Defrauded Medicare and Medicaid for $1.7 Billion!!’

By Paul EkeJune 11, 2026

Who’s really responsible?

North Dakota Senator’s Israel Flag

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North Dakota Senator’s Israeli Flag Sparks ‘Misleading’ Debate Among Anti-Israel Supporters: ‘I Hope This Is Not Real’

By AugustJune 11, 2026

Is it a clickbait photo angle?

Washington, D.C. Joins USPS Mail Ballot Lawsuit

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Washington, D.C. Joins Fight Over USPS Mail Ballot Requirement: ‘Virtual Elimination of Mail-In Voting’

By Adanna EzeJune 11, 2026

Voting rights, terms and conditions apply

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Massachusetts Graduation Ceremony Takes Shocking Turn After Mayor Rodrigues Confronted With Wild Allegations: ‘You know what you did to my daughter’

By Nat CollazoJune 11, 2026

I wonder what happened

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’

By Sylvia EzeJune 10, 2026

Conservatives are not on her side