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Louisiana Governor

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Louisiana Governor Slammed After Defending Redistricting: ‘The Real Victim Here is Jeff Landry. No One Else, Just Him’

Louisiana residents are not happy

Outrage After Florida Parents Blame ELL Families For Not Potty-Training Kindergarteners 'Parents need to use cloth training pants not diapers'

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Outrage After Florida Parents Blame ELL Families For Not Potty-Training Kindergarteners: ‘Parents need to use cloth training pants not diapers’

That’s old enough

Magic Johnson Karen Bass Endorsement Backlash

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‘Another Out of Touch Liberal’: Magic Johnson’s Endorsement of Karen Bass for Second LA Mayor Run Triggers Backlash

Pulling out celebrity friends

California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton went to a Target store to compare retail diaper prices with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new taxpayer-funded free diaper program. The video, which highlights the gap between shelf prices and the government cost, is sparking debate online.

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California Gubernatorial Candidate Steve Hilton Compares Target Diapers to Gavin Newsom’s Government Program: ‘Paid for by YOUR Taxes’

Shelf price reality check.

Leader Hakeem Jeffries

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‘Tyrannical Dictatorship’: Virginia Voters Torch Plan to Remove Entire State Supreme Court

Just removing a judge because you don’t like them

Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt is making waves after outlining a three-week “grace period” plan on the All-In podcast to clean up street crime, open drug use, and homelessness with warning signs and CDC involvement. The blunt proposal is sparking plenty of debate online.

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‘Hare-brained’ Spencer Pratt Dunked on After Outlining Grace Period Plan for Los Angeles Crackdown

Grace period or warning shot?

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New York Mom Angry After Repeated EBT Card Theft Amidst Soda SNAP Ban ‘I can’t provide for my own child’

Think of the kids

‘Speed Running the Destruction of America’: New Hampshire Residents Slam Bill Reducing Homeschool Oversight

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‘Speed Running the Destruction of America’: New Hampshire Residents Slam Bill Reducing Homeschool Oversight

Is this the right choice?

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) questioned on X whether President Trump would honor upcoming midterm results, citing Trump’s continued refusal to accept the 2020 election outcome. The post quickly sparked sharp online debate.

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‘If President Trump Cannot Admit He Lost in 2020’: Illinois Sen. Durbin Questions His Ability to Honor Upcoming Midterm Results on X

2020 echoes again?

Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina announced on X she’s introduced a bill that would bring the death penalty for child rapists. The post quickly split opinions online, with strong support clashing against sharp skepticism.

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‘There Is No Place on This Earth for Those Who Rape Children’: Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Death Penalty for Child Rapists Act

Elites exempt again?

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced new measures blocking CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood from funding organizations in the state. The X post detailing the move has sparked strong reactions online.

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Gov. DeSantis Bans CAIR and Muslim Brotherhood from Funding Florida Groups: ‘We Need Governors Like Him in All Our States’

DeSantis in action

Sen. Patty Murray posted a video on X after meeting children in Yakima, Washington, who rely on housing programs. She criticized a Trump proposal to cut funding by half and pushed back with increased support instead. The post quickly ignited online debate.

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‘Trump Tried to Cut These Programs by Half’: Sen. Patty Murray Backs Funding Boost for Washington State Kids After Yakima Visit

Kids vs. ballroom?

Representative Justin Pearson

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Tennessee Lawmaker Challenges Redrawn Voting Maps In Federal Court: ‘Unlawfully Silence Black Voters’

Political boundaries always invite federal lawsuits

Rodney Creech Ohio

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Liberal Ohio Rages After SA Accused Rodney Creech Primary Victory: ‘Republican voters are truly disgusting’

A shady past

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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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A white man wearing a MAGA hat in front of the USA flag

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Outrage After Texas GOP Convention Told Muslims to Leave: ‘They’re not really a Conservative Party anymore’

By Gabriel PurezaJune 16, 2026

Only Christians allowed

California Gov Candidate Steve Hilton's Tijuana River Warning Sparks Reaction 'This Is Completely Unacceptable'

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California Gov Candidate Steve Hilton’s Tijuana River Warning Sparks Reaction: ‘It Is Completely Unacceptable’

By Nat CollazoJune 16, 2026

That looks bad

South Dakota Senator John Thune highlighted the looming FISA expiration in a new X video, stressing its role in stopping terror and drug threats. Many conservative commenters responded by pressing him on the SAVE America Act instead.

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Conservative X Users Rage at South Dakota Senator John Thune Over Looming FISA Deadline: ‘You’ve Sabotaged the Agenda We Voted For’

By Paul EkeJune 16, 2026

Classic Senate drama

U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Washington posted a video on X arguing that nobody should become a trillionaire as Elon Musk approaches that milestone. The clip quickly sparked heated replies defending Musk and criticizing her wealth tax push.

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Washington Rep. Pramila Jayapal Draws Backlash After Calling for Tax on Elon Musk’s Wealth: ‘How Many Jobs Have You Created?’

By Paul EkeJune 16, 2026

Fuel to the fire

Florida suing TikTok

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Backlash Grows in Florida as Attorney General Blasted for Prioritizing TikTok Fight Over Actual, Local Crimes: ‘Does He Do Anything About Actual Criminals?’

By Giovanna La PineJune 16, 2026

Once again, the US is threatening to sue TikTok

California SNAP Subpoena

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California Faces USDA Subpoena Over SNAP Data Request: ‘They Seem To Be Obsessed With California’

By Adanna EzeJune 15, 2026

So now California gets the paperwork

Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene posted a video on X claiming President Trump agreed to give Iran $300 billion for reconstruction after U.S. strikes. The clip quickly sparked heated debate online, with many users challenging her figures and assumptions.

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Republicans Blast Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene for $300 Billion Iran Claim: ‘You Are a Liar!’

By Paul EkeJune 15, 2026

Iran getting billions?

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz took to X to rip into Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, accusing her of Marxist wealth control while praising Elon Musk’s company-building success. The post, from his Verdict podcast, quickly lit up comments online.

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‘Socialists Will Never Admit Capitalism Works’: Ted Cruz’s Attack on Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren Sparks Fresh Debate on X

By Paul EkeJune 15, 2026

classic Warren vs Musk.

A picture of an energy grid and the blue sky.

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Michigan Outraged as DTE Pays no Federal Income Taxes for 12th Consecutive Year, Despite $1.5 Billion Profits: ‘And you want MORE money from us?’

By Gabriel PurezaJune 15, 2026

And energy prices keep getting more expensive

Michael Bennet and Phil Weiser

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Colorado Skeptical of ‘Old White’ Democratic Governor Candidates Ahead of Primaries: ‘Both are Bad’

By Gabriel PurezaJune 15, 2026

Do they even have a chance?