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California Governor Newsom Calls Out Trump Over Being Only President Repeatedly Asked to Take Cognitive Test 'Newsom nails it'

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California Governor Newsom Calls Out Trump for Bragging About Being the Only President Repeatedly Asked to Take a Cognitive Test: ‘Right’

Maybe every politician should take a cognitive test

Outrage After Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson Has Staffer End Interview About Surveillance Cameras: 'This mayor is a child and way out over her skis'

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Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson Has Staffer Shut Down Interview Rather Than Answer One Simple Question: ‘This Mayor Is a Child and Way Out Over Her Skis’

Live and on camera?

Calvin Ducan

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‘You Can Vote, But Your Votes Won’t Count’: Critics Slam Louisiana Lawmakers For Abolishing Won Judicial Office

Democracy comes with a cancellation policy

Illinois gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey announced on X that he would suspend the gas tax for two to six months on day one, citing existing road fund reserves. The post has sparked varied online responses from drivers seeking relief.

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‘On Day One, I’m Suspending the Gas Tax for 2 to 6 Months’: Illinois Gubernatorial Candidate Darren Bailey Offers Drivers Relief

Enough for now?

Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono questioned Pete Hegseth during a Senate hearing about potentially reversing policy on women in combat roles. In the clip she shared on X, Hegseth emphasized the “highest male standard,” prompting her accusation of misogyny. The post is now sparking heated debate.

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‘Overt Misogyny’: Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono Accuses Pete Hegseth of Insulting Millions of Women Who Serve Over ‘Highest Male Standard’ in Combat

High bar or high drama?

Arizona Rep. Yass Ansari posted on X with video announcing six Articles of Impeachment against Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing his recent House Armed Services Committee testimony. The post is drawing strong online reactions.

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‘Unfit to Serve’: Arizona Rep. Yass Ansari Introduces Articles of Impeachment Against Pete Hegseth

Politics as usual

President Donald Trump speaks at The Villages Charter School in The Villages, Florida on May 1, 2026, during which he launched a pointed attack on Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar, repeating long-standing unproven claims about her marriage.

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Trump Ditches the Script in Florida, Goes After Ilhan Omar With Unproven Brother Claim: ‘Isn’t She Despicable?’

The impression was not subtle

Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin questioned Secretary Hegseth during a Senate hearing about deploying military to polling places to handle voter rolls or machines. He declined to answer, and the clip is now fueling fresh online debate.

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Michigan Sen. Slotkin Questions Secretary Hegseth on Military Deployment to Polling Places, Says He Refused to Answer

No gotcha moment

Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren posted a video on X questioning why Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner is raising billions in the Middle East during a war, framing it as a question for Pete Hegseth. The clip has sparked lively online debate.

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‘We Deserve Answers’: Massachusetts Sen. Warren Questions Why Trump’s Son-in-Law Jared Kushner Is Raising Billions in the Middle East During War

Private citizen or not?

Governor Candidate Butch Ware ICE Threat

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‘We’re Gonna Get ICE Out of the State’: California Governor Candidate Butch Ware Faces Backlash Over ICE Threat

He has to win first

Outrage After Department of State Announces Commercial Flights Between Florida and Caracas 'That won't save the tourism industry you're decimating with high oil prices'

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Outrage After Department of State Announces Commercial Flights Between Florida and Caracas: ‘That won’t save the tourism industry you’re decimating with high oil prices’

After seven years

Maine Gov. Janet Mills Drops Out of US Senate Race After Losing Funding Reportedly After Going Against Trump's Executive Order Last Year 'Natural selection at work'

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Maine Gov. Janet Mills Drops Out of US Senate Race After Losing Funding Reportedly After Going Against Trump’s Executive Order Last Year: ‘They’re now nominating Graham Platner’

What happens next?

Outrage After Lee Zeldin Calls Out Former Tennessee Senator Al Gore Over Green New Deal 'What a colossal joke you are'

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Outrage After Lee Zeldin Calls Out Former Tennessee Senator Al Gore Over Green New Deal: ‘What a colossal joke you are’

The proof is in the writing

Tennessee Rep. Tim Burchett (@timburchett) called for banning soft drinks from the federal food stamps program in a new farm bill, arguing taxpayers shouldn’t fund them. The X post quickly sparked heated debate.

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Tennessee Angry as Rep. Tim Burchett Pushes SNAP Soda Ban And Residents Push Back: ‘Soft Drinks Are Not The Enemy’

Healthy debate or overreach?

Trending

Governor Gavin Newsom got testy with a reporter during a July 9 press conference in Davis, California, when asked about his unreleased tax returns and federal investigations. The video, shared on X, quickly drew strong reactions online.

Gavin Newsom Lashes Out at Reporter Over Missing Tax Returns He Promised to Release: ‘Rules for Thee but Not for Me’

Ohio Governor Candidate Indian

Ohio Governor Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy Attacked by Fellow Republicans Over Indian Identity: ‘Never Going to be in the Club Because He Isn’t White’

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced he signed a law expanding K-12 special education funding by 43 percent with an additional $2.4 billion. His X post quickly drew strong online reactions from critics questioning where the money will go.

California Governor Gavin Newsom Faces Furious Backlash After Signing $2.4 Billion Special Education Law: ‘More Money for Unions, Not Kids’

A Texas hospital near the southern border is under scrutiny after Rep. Wesley Hunt’s office posted on X about its “birth packages” starting at $3,950. The ad has sparked widespread debate over citizenship and costs.

‘Shut Them Down’: Rep. Wesley Hunt Highlights Texas Hospital’s $3,950 Birth Packages Sparking Citizenship Backlash

Governor Gavin Newsom got testy with a reporter during a July 9 press conference in Davis, California, when asked about his unreleased tax returns and federal investigations. The video, shared on X, quickly drew strong reactions online.

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Gavin Newsom Lashes Out at Reporter Over Missing Tax Returns He Promised to Release: ‘Rules for Thee but Not for Me’

Ohio Governor Candidate Indian

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Ohio Governor Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy Attacked by Fellow Republicans Over Indian Identity: ‘Never Going to be in the Club Because He Isn’t White’

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced he signed a law expanding K-12 special education funding by 43 percent with an additional $2.4 billion. His X post quickly drew strong online reactions from critics questioning where the money will go.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom Faces Furious Backlash After Signing $2.4 Billion Special Education Law: ‘More Money for Unions, Not Kids’

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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

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

Supporters holding political signs at a rally

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Republican Voters Furious Over Maryland Democrats’ Proposed Voting Map Changes: ‘This is a Mistake’

By Gabriel PurezaMay 23, 2026

Could the Democrats be taking over?

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Michigan Candidate William Lawrence Slammed After Bernie Sanders’ Endorsement: ‘Socialists make BIG promises, but do NOTHING’

By Gabriel PurezaMay 23, 2026

Would you trust a socialist?

California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton pushed back against Governor Gavin Newsom’s call to boycott Chevron over high gas prices. The X post comparing California and Mississippi fuel costs has sparked debate over who is really responsible.

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Steve Hilton Says California’s Gas Crisis Isn’t Chevron’s Fault: ‘It’s Newsom and Democrats’

By Paul EkeMay 23, 2026

Prices tell the tale

Federal prosecutors charged several individuals in a major Minnesota fraud scheme involving millions in government funds. The case, spotlighted in an X post with a Fox News segment, has sparked heated online debate over accountability.

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‘Send Them Back!’: U.S. DOJ Charges Hassan, Mahamud, and Kadar in Minnesota Fraud Scheme

By Paul EkeMay 22, 2026

Send them back?

Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren slammed a major tax settlement between Donald Trump and the IRS, calling it a “Get-Out-of-Jail-Free card.” Her X post announcing a new bill drew intense backlash in the comments.

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‘You Have NO Room to Talk’: Massachusetts Sen. Warren’s Trump Tax ‘Get-Out-of-Jail-Free’ Corruption Attack on X Sparks Fierce Backlash

By Paul EkeMay 22, 2026

Classic Warren move.