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New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani posted a video on X showing officials jumping over giant hurdles labeled with red tape on a running track. He claims the city has cleared major barriers to speed up affordable housing by nearly two years. The post is getting plenty of heat online.

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‘Clown-Level Spin, Not a Solution’: NYC Mayor Mamdani’s Affordable Housing Announcement Sparks Backlash in New York

Metaphor much?

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‘Enemy of the working class’: Virginia Governor Spanberger Faces Backlash After Moving to Veto Collective Bargaining Expansion

Republicans finally like a Democrat

Oklahoma Child Marriage Ban Becomes Law Without Governor’s Signature: ‘Hey Doing the Bare Minimum’

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Oklahoma Child Marriage Ban Becomes Law Without Governor’s Signature: ‘Hey Doing the Bare Minimum’

They finally did it

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‘He’s Going to Lose by Double Digits’: Texas Voters Skeptical After Obama Endorses James Talarico

Controversial

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Texas Senator Cornyn Roasted After Proposing Billion-Dollar Interstate With Trump’s Name: ‘Makes me want to vote for Talarico even more’

Trump Interstate?

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Michigan Senator Candidate Mike Rogers Faces Scrutiny Over Links to Church: ‘Glad I wasn’t around Republicans when I was a child’

This won’t be good for his campaign

Justin Jones Tennessee

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Tennessee Democrats Slam Speaker Sexton After Committee Removal, Call It ‘Racial Retaliation’

Political dissent has a steep price

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‘Already Gerrymandered to Hell’: South Carolina’s Redistrict Fight Explodes as Voters Mock “Blow to Trump” Narrative

They’re not buying this is the end of it

During questioning in Washington, FBI Director Kash Patel flipped the script on Sen. Chris Van Hollen, citing a $7,000 campaign bar tab after the senator accused him of lying.

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‘The Only One Who Lied to Congress Is You’: FBI Director Kash Patel Calls Out Sen. Chris Van Hollen Over $7,000 Bar Tab in Hearing.

Mic drop moment

Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Rep. Dave Min (D-Calif.) announced an investigation into President Trump’s pardons, citing possible pay-to-play concerns in Washington, D.C. The X post quickly sparked heated debate online.

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‘I’m Launching an Investigation into President Trump’s Pardons’: Sen. Peter Welch in Washington, D.C. Sparks Backlash on X

Selective outrage?

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Texas Residents Criticize Republicans Over Immigrant Truckers Losing Licenses: ‘Not Conservative Politicians But Radical Racists’

Which side are you on?

Ohio Republican’s New Anti-trans Bill Sparks Heated Debate: ‘Thanks, Republicans!’

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Ohio Republican’s New Anti-trans Bill Sparks Heated Debate: ‘Thanks, Republicans!’

Is this a good thing?

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Minnesota Republicans Furious as SNAP Fraud Exposed in Stunning 1 Million Dollar Grocery Store Scam: ‘They are all liberal donors’

SNAP and fraud co-exist.

President Trump urged Virginians to vote “no” today on a constitutional amendment that would let the General Assembly redraw congressional districts. His last-minute call, shared widely on X, is drawing national attention as polls close on a vote that could reshape U.S. House seats.

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Washington DC Outraged After Trump Says He Doesn’t Think About Americans’ Financial Situation in Stunning Interview: ‘Totally Unacceptable’

Why would he say that?

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Minnesota GOP Wants Ilhan Omar Deported Over Remarks

‘This Country Is Being Led by Idiots’: Minnesota Republicans Want Ilhan Omar Deported After Scathing Leadership Remarks

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan Faces Backlash

‘How Could Flanagan Not Know?’: Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan Faces Scrutiny After Michele Tafoya Raises Fraud Questions

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders marked a $2.2 billion Hanwha munitions campus in Pine Bluff, calling it 400 new jobs. The post spread as some cheered the deal and others asked what taxpayers get.

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Touts $2.2 Billion Hanwha Campus in Pine Bluff as Critics Say Arkansas Needs ‘More Than 400 Jobs’

Wisconsin Gov. Candidate David Crowley Draws Backlash After Video Criticizing Tom Tiffany: ‘Disingenuous, like every establishment Democrat’

Minnesota GOP Wants Ilhan Omar Deported Over Remarks

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‘This Country Is Being Led by Idiots’: Minnesota Republicans Want Ilhan Omar Deported After Scathing Leadership Remarks

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan Faces Backlash

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‘How Could Flanagan Not Know?’: Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan Faces Scrutiny After Michele Tafoya Raises Fraud Questions

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders marked a $2.2 billion Hanwha munitions campus in Pine Bluff, calling it 400 new jobs. The post spread as some cheered the deal and others asked what taxpayers get.

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Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Touts $2.2 Billion Hanwha Campus in Pine Bluff as Critics Say Arkansas Needs ‘More Than 400 Jobs’

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In Chicago, the City Council rejected a proposal for $1,000 fines on parents whose teens join “teen takeovers,” while Mayor Johnson argued criminalization fails to create safer spaces. The decision is now fueling sharp online debate.

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Chicago Residents Erupt as City Council Rejects Parental Fines for Teen Takeovers: ‘Chicago’s Policies Are a Joke’

By Paul EkeJune 18, 2026

What could go wrong?

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Florida Republicans Slammed as 39% of Families Use ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Services for Groceries: ‘What Kind of Society Do We Live In?’

By Gabriel PurezaJune 18, 2026

The cost of living in Florida is getting too expensive

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Georgia Republicans Drop Plans for New Congressional Maps, Drawing Praise Online: ‘Let’s Drop the Idea’

By Adanna EzeJune 18, 2026

Guess the maps could wait

$90 Million Fight Over California Wealth Tax Splits Democrats

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Gavin Newsom Joins Tech Billionaires to Oppose Controversial California Wealth Tax: ‘Divided Democrats’

By Adanna EzeJune 18, 2026

Billionaires are only taxed once?

Ted Cruz in Texas

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‘Who the Hell Wants Him?’ Texas Unloads on Ted Cruz After Secret Society Revelation

By Alex GibsonJune 18, 2026

*Pretends to be surprised*

The Department of Homeland Security accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of criticizing ICE agents while releasing dangerous criminals back onto city streets. The X post, which includes clips of the mayor calling ICE “cruel” and “inhumane,” has ignited heated online debate.

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DHS Calls Out NYC Mayor and New York Politician Over Public Safety: ‘Mamdani Continues Releasing Heinous Criminals onto the Streets’

By Paul EkeJune 18, 2026

What a mess

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’

By Sahiba TahleelJune 18, 2026

Trump’s newest enemy: Newsom

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

By Adanna EzeJune 18, 2026

So that’s how campaign ads open now?

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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?’

By David RodriguezJune 18, 2026

Stop the lies

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

By Gabriel PurezaJune 17, 2026

Controversial