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House Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York posted a Capitol clip saying Trump and Republicans promised a “Golden Age” but delivered a “Rotten Age,” citing higher gas, grocery, housing and health costs. Replies quickly split over who owns the prices.

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‘Name One Thing You Have Done’: House Leader Hakeem Jeffries Faces Pushback After Branding Trump’s Economy a ‘Rotten Age’

Receipts requested.

Illinois Rep. Lauren Underwood said she was “running through the tape” and dropping veterans and nursing bills on the House’s last day in session. The clip drew support online, plus a few doubts about last-minute legislation.

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Illinois Rep. Lauren Underwood Introduces 2 Bills as House Leaves Washington Early: ‘We’re Not Done Legislating’

Last day drop.

Former Republican Party Chairman Michael Whatley speaking with attendees at the Republican Jewish Coalition's 2026 Annual Leadership Summit at the Venetian Convention & Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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‘Should Be Ashamed of Themselves’: North Carolina Locals Rip Pro-Whatley PAC After Attack Ad Is Challenged as False

Doesn’t add up

South Carolina’s Nancy Mace shared a video of her floor speech on congressional sexual misconduct covered by public money, as commenters questioned why the same standard is not applied more broadly.

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‘Expose Every Single One of Them’: South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace Calls for Congressional Harassment Records To Be Made Public, Drawing Cheers and Criticism

Pointing elsewhere?

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul thanked faith leaders and said helping neighbors is how she was raised. On X, the same message quickly turned into a fight over what those values mean in office.

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‘Were You Taught That Killing Unborn Babies Was Fine?’: Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Catholic Faith Post Sparks Backlash in New York

Faith, meet replies.

Stephen A. Smith posted a Straight Shooter clip on X saying Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett is still needed after the backlash over her appearing onstage with Chris Brown. Viewers are split over his warning — and his question, “Am I wrong now?”

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Stephen A. Smith Says America Needs Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett, and Viewers Push Back Hard: ‘No We Don’t’

Comments had other ideas.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker called President Trump’s ban of CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House an attack on the First Amendment. The post drew fire from press groups—and from a radio host who says Pritzker once pulled her pass.

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Gov. JB Pritzker Calls Trump’s Ban of CNN, MS NOW, and Politico an Attack on the First Amendment, Sparks Backlash Over His Own Press Ban: ‘You’re a Hypocrite’

Who banned whom?

White House adviser Stephen Miller used a Fox News clip now circulating on X to urge midterm turnout, citing a Maryland rideshare assault case. Viewers are split over the warning and what it means for November.

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Stephen Miller’s ‘Storm the Polls’ Call Divides Viewers After He Ties Maryland Rideshare Assault Case to Democrat Policies

November is the point.

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders used a Fox News clip to accuse Democratic governors of blocking a federal scholarship tax credit, saying they put politics ahead of students. The remarks quickly split viewers.

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Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Says Democrats ‘Hate Our President More Than They Love the Kids,’ Divides Viewers Over Who Is Failing Students

Kids vs. politics?

SC Rep. Nancy Mace Sparks Backlash Over TV Clash

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South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace Draws Online Backlash After Explosive TV Clash With Mehdi Hasan: ‘Fake Victimhood Oozed Right on Out of Her’

That was hard to watch.

‘Absolute Traitor’ Texas Republicans Turn on Sen. John Cornyn After He Shares Karl Rove’s Case for Voting Democrat

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‘Absolute Traitor’: Texas Republicans Turn on Sen. John Cornyn After He Shares Karl Rove’s Case for Voting Democrat

That’s quite a bold thing to say

Florida GOP nominee Byron Donalds posted a handshake photo with rapper Kodak Black under the caption “Tunnel vision on keeping Florida free.” The picture set off a split over campaign optics and Kodak’s legal past.

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‘Great Company You Keep’: Byron Donalds Poses With Kodak Black After Rapper’s Drug-Trafficking Arrest, Sparks Backlash in Florida Governor’s Race

Caption did overtime.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker posted that if President Trump “comes for my people, he has to go through me,” saying immigrants make the state stronger. Replies quickly turned to who he meant.

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‘Your People Are the Legal Citizens of This State’: Gov. JB Pritzker’s Vow That Trump Must Go Through Him to Reach Immigrants in Illinois Sparks Backlash

Define “my people.”

New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker says he has warned about AI safety for years and that Congress should not leave town without acting. Online, some back the call; others ask why he has not moved a bill.

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‘Hands Off AI’: New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker Calls for Congress to Act on AI Safety, Drawing Online Backlash

Safety or control?

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'Just Do Your Job' California Residents Criticize Gavin Newsom as He Unveils New Flood Rescue Fleet and Takes Aim at Trump

‘Just Do Your Job’: California Residents Criticize Gavin Newsom as He Unveils New Flood Rescue Fleet and Takes Aim at Trump

Abdul El-Sayed Hits Mike Rogers Over Canada Tariffs

Abdul El-Sayed Accuses Michigan Senate Rival Mike Rogers of Flip-Flopping on Canada Tariffs, Critics Fire Back: ‘no one flip flops more than you’

Illinois Gov. Candidate Darren Bailey Slammed After Democratic Party Accuses Him of Violating Campaign Finance Law: ‘A Republican breaking the law? Must be a day that ends in Y’

‘An Endorsement From Him Is Actually a Curse’: Keisha Lance Bottoms Faces Criticism After Barack Obama Backs Her

'Just Do Your Job' California Residents Criticize Gavin Newsom as He Unveils New Flood Rescue Fleet and Takes Aim at Trump

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‘Just Do Your Job’: California Residents Criticize Gavin Newsom as He Unveils New Flood Rescue Fleet and Takes Aim at Trump

Abdul El-Sayed Hits Mike Rogers Over Canada Tariffs

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Abdul El-Sayed Accuses Michigan Senate Rival Mike Rogers of Flip-Flopping on Canada Tariffs, Critics Fire Back: ‘no one flip flops more than you’

NY Gov. Hochul Slams Vigil Protesters, Faces Backlash

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‘Absolutely Despicable’: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Blasts Protesters Who Crashed October 7 Vigil, Faces Backlash

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New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver says she faces 17 years in prison for “doing my job” after a clash with ICE officers in Newark. The post set off a fight over whether that visit was oversight or an assault.

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New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver Says She’s Facing 17 Years for Fighting Trump Immigration Enforcement: ‘Your Job Is Not to Assault Federal Officers’

By Paul EkeSeptember 25, 2026

Same clip, two stories

Mike Lee Faults Democrats Over Federal Voter ID Bill

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Utah Sen. Mike Lee Faults Democrats Over Stalled Federal Voter ID Bill as Critics Blast GOP Leader: ‘Thune Is Your Problem. Not the Dems’

By Adanna EzeSeptember 24, 2026

So who stalled it?

Texas Residents Turn on Donald Trump Jr. After He Calls James Talarico ‘Talafreako’ ‘Stop Embarrassing Yourself’

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Texas Residents Turn on Donald Trump Jr. After He Calls James Talarico ‘Talafreako’: ‘Stop Embarrassing Yourself’

By Nat CollazoSeptember 24, 2026

That’s a lot to take in

Abdul El-Sayed Faces EMotional Confrontation Over Iran at Michigan Town Hall 'We're Dying'

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Abdul El-Sayed Faces Emotional Confrontation Over Iran at Michigan Town Hall: ‘We’re Dying’

By Nat CollazoSeptember 24, 2026

Did he dodge the question?

Spencer Pratt Counts Down Gavin Newsom’s Final Months

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Spencer Pratt Counts Down California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Final Months After UN Speech: ‘We Only Have but 3 Months Left to Endure’

By Adanna EzeSeptember 24, 2026

That countdown got personal.

Alabama Voters Blast Katie Britt Over Gender Focus

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Alabama Voters Blast Sen. Katie Britt’s Transgender Focus as State Living Costs Soar: ‘People Can’t Afford Gas, Food and Healthcare’

By Adanna EzeSeptember 24, 2026

Read the room, Senator.

Maine Sen. Susan Collins Faces Hypocrisy Backlash

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Maine Sen. Susan Collins Faces ‘Hypocrisy’ Accusations After Dismissing Twice-Convicted Accuser: ‘You Support a Felon With 34 Convictions’

By Adanna EzeSeptember 24, 2026

Talk about a massive double standard.

Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett posted a Capitol hearing clip saying ICE has left neighbors harmed and communities afraid, then urged people to “vote them out.” The remarks are drawing mixed responses online.

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‘What Part of Illegal Don’t You Understand?’: Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett Faces Pushback After Calling Deportations Kidnappings

By Paul EkeSeptember 24, 2026

Empty seats, big claim.

Marco Rubio Opens New Visa Fraud Reporting Portal as Florida Residents Raise Concerns Over Foreign Labor ‘Americans finally get a form that matters’

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Marco Rubio Opens New Visa Fraud Reporting Portal as Florida Residents Raise Concerns Over Foreign Labor: ‘Americans finally get a form that matters’

By Nat CollazoSeptember 24, 2026

A concerning effort

South Dakota Residents Angry After Sen. John Thune Says Republicans Are Delivering for American Families ‘Do Better Or Be Replaced’

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South Dakota Residents Angry After Sen. John Thune Says Republicans Are Delivering for American Families: ‘Do Better Or Be Replaced’

By Nat CollazoSeptember 24, 2026

The community doubled down