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Calls are mounting to impeach a Minnesota judge after he permitted a major fraud suspect to retain his passport on bond — and the suspect promptly fled the country. The story is now going viral.

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Calls Grow to Remove Judge Juan Hoyos After $11M Fraud Suspect Flees Minnesota: ‘He Should Serve the Sentence.’

This can’t be right.

Rep Roy Chip

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Texas Rep. Chip Roy Calls for Immigration Pause Amid Visa Fraud Concerns: ‘How About End It?’

Not enough

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna

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Florida Republican Lawmaker Moves to Expel Swalwell and Rep. Tony Gonzalez: ‘This Is Unacceptable’

Clean the house

Even Melania Trump's Movie Team Wants Her Documentary To Fail

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Melania Trump Tried to Shut Down Epstein Rumors in Washington, DC But It Backfired: “That’s an Insane Talent”

That’s interesting

California Congressman Eric Swalwell speaks as he denies rape and sexual misconduct allegations from four women were published by CNN and the San Francisco Chronicle on April 10, 2026.

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California Congressman Eric Swalwell Denies Allegations From Four Women: ‘They Have Never Happened’

Plot twist: the anti-Trump guy is the story now

Texas Senator Bob Hall urged the State Board of Education to treat Sharia solely as a threat to Western civilization during a recent hearing. The widely shared video has split opinions across X.

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Texas Senator Bob Hall Urges Board of Education to Reject Sharia in Curriculum: ‘Incompatible With Our Constitution’

Religion in schools again

Minnesota Democrats have proposed a new wealth tax, prompting sharp criticism from Republican Rep. Patti Anderson during a House committee hearing. She warned the plan is driving residents and investment out of the state. The clip is now fueling heated debate online.

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Minnesota Rep. Patti Anderson Blasts Wealth Tax Proposal: ‘You’re Chasing People Out of This State’

Taxes chasing taxpayers?

California Lawmaker Calls Out Fox Host Over Trump Defense: ‘Good on Ro Khanna’

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California Lawmaker Confronts Fox Host Over Trump Defense in Heated Exchange: ‘Good on Ro Khanna’

Louder!

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Arizona Dems Angry as State Leads Nation in SNAP Losses While the GOP Cheers: ‘Good, work, get a job’

No more benefits

Clay Fuller

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Who Is Clay Fuller? Georgia Voters Just Sent Him to Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress: ‘MAGA for Life’

Everyone loves a winner

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‘Cruelty is the Point’: Residents Outraged After Missouri House Votes to Bar Some Legal Immigrants from Receiving Food Aid

Missourians are not happy with that

A picture of Kamala Harris.

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New York Republicans Slam Kamala Harris’s Potential 2028 Presidential Run ‘Another Kamala campaign train wreck’

That’s interesting

Senator Mike Lee from Utah

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Utah Residents Confused After Senator Mike Lee Calls for Federal Probe into NFL Stream Deals: ‘Ultra Rare Mike Lee Win?’

A rare thing indeed

Minnesota lawmakers

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Minnesota Moves to Ban Prediction Markets Amid Residents’ Concerns Over Slot Machines in Bars: ‘Strange Priorities’

Pick a lane

Trending

Brandon Gill Says Democrats Use Noncitizens for Electoral Gain

‘They Represent Foreigners and Illegal Aliens’: Texas Rep. Brandon Gill Ignites Backlash after Accusing Democrats of Using Noncitizens for Electoral Gain

‘I Am Definitely Not Voting For Him’: California Liberals Furious After Newsom Vetoes Bill Aimed at Protecting Trans Care Providers

Elizabeth Warren Targets Private Equity Fast-Food Buyouts

Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren Wins Over Critics After Calling Out Private Equity Fast-Food Buyouts: ‘We Rarely Agree but This Time She Is Spot On!’

‘Republicans Are Turning Texas Vegan’: Texans Fume as High Beef Prices Force BBQ Joint to Pull Brisket

Brandon Gill Says Democrats Use Noncitizens for Electoral Gain

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‘They Represent Foreigners and Illegal Aliens’: Texas Rep. Brandon Gill Ignites Backlash after Accusing Democrats of Using Noncitizens for Electoral Gain

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‘I Am Definitely Not Voting For Him’: California Liberals Furious After Newsom Vetoes Bill Aimed at Protecting Trans Care Providers

Elizabeth Warren Targets Private Equity Fast-Food Buyouts

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Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren Wins Over Critics After Calling Out Private Equity Fast-Food Buyouts: ‘We Rarely Agree but This Time She Is Spot On!’

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Zohran Mamdani talking in New York.

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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani Under Fire Over Anti-ICE Remarks: ‘If You’re Illegal, You Should Be Deported’

By Gabriel PurezaMay 25, 2026

Which side are you on?

Picture of energy grids in a field.

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Pennsylvania Erupts Over Possible 20% Electricity Rate Hike: ‘Good Thing Republicans Deregulated It’

By Gabriel PurezaMay 25, 2026

Again?

Minneapolis Residents Furious After Jacob Frey Mentions George Floyd Instead of Memorial Day ‘This Is Outrageous for the Mayor To Do!

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Minneapolis Residents Furious After Jacob Frey Mentions George Floyd Instead of Memorial Day: ‘This Is Outrageous for the Mayor To Do!

By Nat CollazoMay 25, 2026

He said it in front of an audience

Rep. Thomas Massie and Donald Trump in side-by-side image

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Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie Slammed After Criticizing His Own Party: ‘Classic Sore-loser Tantrum’

By Gabriel PurezaMay 25, 2026

Friendly fire?

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer voiced strong support for trans athletes competing in California high school sports, citing their vulnerability and suicide risks. The remarks, shared on X, have triggered heated debate.

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‘He Is Disgusting Beyond Approach’: Tom Steyer Faces Fierce Backlash in California Over Support for Trans Athletes in High School Sports

By Paul EkeMay 25, 2026

Reactions intensify

Security cameras mounted outside a prison facility

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New Mexico Residents Angry After CoreCivic Avoids Criminal Charges Over Destroyed Video Evidence: ‘Put Them in Their Own Prisons’

By Adanna EzeMay 25, 2026

Judge sanctions prison company for destroyed video

Republicans Outraged As California Candidate Skips Pledge of Allegiance: ‘She Doesn’t Respect the Flag’

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Republicans Outraged As California Candidate Skips Pledge of Allegiance: ‘She Doesn’t Respect the Flag’

By Gabriela JessicaMay 25, 2026

Out of line

Sen. Jon Ossoff claimed in a TV interview that Georgia Republicans are approaching him to say they’ll vote Democrat for the first time, citing abuses of power and rising costs. The video clip has triggered heated debate online.

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‘Things That Never Happened’: Critics Slam Sen. Ossoff’s Story of Georgia Republicans Switching to Democrats

By Paul EkeMay 24, 2026

Truth or wishful thinking?

A viral TikTok has sparked debate after Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said meth users need new teeth because “you can’t succeed without teeth.” Users are now tagging Spencer Pratt, urging him to save the city from the situation.

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‘You Can’t Succeed Without Teeth’: California Residents Angry Over Mayor Karen Bass’ Meth User Remarks

By Paul EkeMay 24, 2026

You can’t make this up

Sen. Bernie Sanders posted on X calling the campaign finance system corrupt, arguing that a $5 bribe is illegal while $50 million from billionaires is allowed. The post quickly triggered strong accusations of hypocrisy.

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‘What a Hypocrite’: Bernie Sanders Faces Backlash After Calling Billionaire Election Spending ‘Corrupt’

By Paul EkeMay 24, 2026

You be the judge