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California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer has unveiled an immigration platform calling to abolish ICE, jail its agents, and defy a Supreme Court ruling — going significantly further left than Governor Newsom. The proposals are now sparking intense debate online.

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‘Abolish ICE and Jail Its Agents’: Tom Steyer Unveils Hard-Left Immigration Agenda in California Governor Race

This is getting wild.

A leading Democratic candidate for California governor has admitted that Democrats are responsible for the state’s affordability crisis. In a CNN clip now spreading on X, Antonio Villaraigosa acknowledged the problems happened “under our watch.”

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California Gubernatorial Candidate Antonio Villaraigosa Admits Democrats Caused State’s Affordability Crisis: ‘It Happened Under Our Watch’

An honest moment?

U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett, former Knox County Mayor, posted a video on X endorsing the candidate who promises no tax increases — while praising incumbent Glenn Jacobs. The message is drawing local attention as early voting begins this week.

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Rep. Tim Burchett Doubles Down on Anti-Tax Candidate in Knox County: ‘Against amnesty for illegals’

Keeping it simple

Minnesota House Republicans accused Democrats of blocking popular affordability measures just to oppose President Trump. One month later, the standoff in St. Paul continues to spark heated debate online.

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‘Any Price for Minnesotans’: House GOP Blasts Democrats for Blocking Affordability Measures to Oppose Trump

No surprise there.

Kasey Carpenter

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Georgia State Rep. Kasey Carpenter Addresses Resurfaced Photo Critics Describe as Blackface: ‘We Knew This Was Wrong’

Old mistake, new backlash

Eric Swalwell

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California Rep. Eric Swalwell Suspends Governor Campaign as Backlash Explodes: ‘Resign Now’

Pressing On

California authorities charged 21 people in a $267 million hospice fraud scheme in Los Angeles that used stolen identities to bill Medi-Cal. The massive bust has sparked intense online debate over how it went undetected for so long.

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‘Quarter Billion Dollars Stolen’: California AG Bonta Announces Takedown of Massive LA Hospice Fraud Scheme

Unbelievable numbers.

Former Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin accused his successor, Gov. Abigail Spanberger, of turning the state into a sanctuary state “on day one.” The clip is fueling fresh debate over immigration policy in Virginia.

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Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin Says Abigail Spanberger ‘Turned Virginia Into a Sanctuary State on Day One’ Over Policy Reversal

Day one drama.

Minnesota House GOP rolled out its largest-ever tax cut proposal, promising relief on property taxes, tips, overtime, and more. The announcement has triggered a wave of reactions from Minnesotans.

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Minnesota Republicans Propose Largest Tax Cut in State History, Sparks Online Debate: ‘All Talk Until It Is Enacted’

Will it pass?

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna announced she will push to expel Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick from Congress if the Florida Democrat does not resign over allegations of misusing $5 million in FEMA funds. The video is sparking heated debate online.

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‘We Will Expel Her’: Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna Calls for Resignation of Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Over Alleged $5M FEMA Fund Misuse

Words or action?

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

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

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Zohran Mamdani talking in New York.

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

A House hearing video is going viral after Texas Rep. Brandon Gill pressed Thomas Saenz on whether American taxpayers should fund Medicaid and Social Security for people in the country illegally. Saenz avoided giving a direct answer, sparking a tense exchange.

Texas Rep. Brandon Gill Presses Witness Over Taxpayer-Funded Benefits During Tense Hearing: ‘It’s a Yes or No Question’

Picture of energy grids in a field.

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

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

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

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’

A House hearing video is going viral after Texas Rep. Brandon Gill pressed Thomas Saenz on whether American taxpayers should fund Medicaid and Social Security for people in the country illegally. Saenz avoided giving a direct answer, sparking a tense exchange.

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Texas Rep. Brandon Gill Presses Witness Over Taxpayer-Funded Benefits During Tense Hearing: ‘It’s a Yes or No Question’

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’

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Xavier Becerra

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‘You Misspelled F’: California Gov Candidate Xavier Becerra Faces Criticism After Giving Gavin Newsom ‘A’ on Homelessness

By Adanna EzeApril 23, 2026

Way to turn A into an instant F

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, a candidate for California governor, posted a video on X vowing to eliminate the state’s gas tax and cut waste. The clip has sparked strong debate over taxes, roads, and government spending.

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‘When I’m Governor, the Gas Tax Is Gone’: Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco Vows to Cut Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in California

By Paul EkeApril 23, 2026

Time to cut the waste?

Gov. Ron DeSantis

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‘Please, Be My Guest’: Gov. Ron DeSantis Mocks Hakeem Jeffries’ Redistricting Warning and Offers to Fund His Florida Trip

By Adanna EzeApril 23, 2026

Bold move, even bolder reply

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker posted on X accusing the federal government of growing prediction market corruption and claiming Donald Trump thinks it’s okay to cheat. He vowed not to allow it in Illinois state government. The statement has triggered sharp online debate.

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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Blasts Trump Over Federal Prediction Market ‘Cheat’: ‘I Won’t Allow It in State Government’

By Paul EkeApril 23, 2026

Eyes on Illinois?

Steve Hilton posted on X questioning why California gas prices are always $2 higher. He blamed Democrat policies for shipping oil from Iraq instead of Kern County and said as governor he would deliver $3 gas.

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Steve Hilton Slams Democrat Policies That Force Oil Imports From Iraq Instead of California: ‘I Will End This Insanity’

By Paul EkeApril 23, 2026

Why the imports?

Rep. Ilhan Omar

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Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar Faces Brutal Backlash After Calling Reporter Stupid Over Financial Questions: ‘I Don’t Want to Tell You Jack’

By Adanna EzeApril 22, 2026

That escalated quickly

Virginia Democrats Dunk on Republicans

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Virginia Democrats Dunk on Republicans as Redistricting Vote Spoils Trump’s Push: ‘Fight Fire With Fire’

By Adanna EzeApril 22, 2026

Republicans started it. Democrats finished it.

Florida Dayna Foster Stolen Land Comment

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Florida Governor Candidate Under Fire After Saying ‘No One Is Illegal on Stolen Land’ While Discussing Immigration Plan

By Sylvia EzeApril 21, 2026

Reactions were mixed

Chip Roy

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Texas Angry Over Bill Targeting ‘Socialist’ and ‘Communist’ Free Speech Ideologies: ‘Discrimination Is Not a Legal Thing’

By Adanna EzeApril 21, 2026

Protect the country, ban the belief

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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Trump Tells Virginia Voters to Show Up in Force at the Polls: ‘Vote “No” to Save Your Country!’

By Paul EkeApril 21, 2026

Eyes on Virginia?