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California Gov. Gavin Newsom Attacks Joe Rogan Over Trump’s Corruption, Sparking Backlash: ‘They’re All the Same’

Shots fired again

California LA Karen Bass Mamdani pothole

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LA Mayor Karen Bass Brutally Dragged For Failing to ‘Mamdani’ a Pothole With an Embarrassing Fix: ‘Are We Being Trolled?’

Half now, half later

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear called for abolishing the Electoral College on Face the Nation, saying candidates skip states like his. The remarks quickly sparked online pushback over small-state impact.

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‘Without the Electoral College, Kentucky Would Never See a Candidate’: Gov. Andy Beshear’s Call to Abolish It Sparks Backlash Over Small-State Relevance

Interesting take.

California Rep. Ro Khanna shared a DNC speech clip calling for “America’s next New Deal,” Medicare for All, and putting the “working class over Epstein class.” The post quickly drew sharp replies questioning both the ideas and his own record.

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California Rep. Ro Khanna’s Radical New Deal Pitch Draws Mockery and Hypocrisy Charges: ‘You’re Not Gonna Round Up the Kulaks for the Gulag’

Ambition under fire.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker posted a video claiming Donald Trump and rival Darren Bailey are obsessed with him. The clip has sparked pushback online over who is really focused on whom.

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‘You’re the One Obsessed’: Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s Video Claiming Trump and Darren Bailey Fixation Sparks Hypocrisy Charges and Backlash

Who’s counting?

Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy shared a video of a candid conversation with a self-described Democrat in Holmes County. The clip has drawn sharp online criticism.

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Vivek Ramaswamy’s Face-to-Face With Ohio Democrat Who Didn’t Hold Back Draws Fierce Online Backlash: ‘Go Back to India’

Unexpected responses

House Democratic Leader of New York Hakeem Jeffries told Meet the Press he does not currently support Medicare for All. The clip is drawing strong online reactions over his leadership stance.

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‘This Is Exactly Why He Should Not Be Speaker’: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York Rejects Medicare for All on Meet the Press, Sparks Progressive Backlash

Plenty to unpack.

Thomas Massie, Nick Shirley Clash Over Daycare Fraud

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Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie Faces Backlash After Challenging Nick Shirley Over Adult Daycare Fraud: ‘Your Job Is to Do Something About It’

He picked the wrong 24-year-old

Kyrsten Sinema affair with married bodyguard sparks lawsuit and scandal

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Arizona Political Sex Scandal Explodes as Kyrsten Sinema Admits Affair With Married Bodyguard Before Allegedly Bailing Him Out of Jail: ‘We Went Inside and Had Sex’

Affair Fallout

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ICE Detains Pennsylvania Drag Performer Chantal Waldorf, Igniting Fierce Debate Over Release: ‘Why Is It Okay to Not Follow Rules?’

Will this ever stop?

Ro Khanna's California Wealth Tax Draws Voter Backlash

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California Voters Push Back on Ro Khanna’s 5% Wealth Tax Proposal: ‘Step Up Ro and Contribute Your 5%’

Ro, maybe you go first

Mark Cuban responded on X to Rep. Ro Khanna’s backing of a California wealth tax on billionaires, questioning its impact on cash-poor startup founders and signaling investment changes.

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Mark Cuban Sparks Debate by Challenging Ro Khanna’s California Billionaire Tax: ‘Only Idiot Startup Founders Stay in Cali’

Ideology meets reality.

Jasmine Crockett, ICE comments

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Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett Calls ICE ‘The Worst-Trained, Most Unhinged Federal Agency’: ‘Can’t Get Its Body Cameras to Work’

Electrified social media

Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen posted that UMD Professor Kibret was detained by ICE at a Texas airport after a teaching award and remains in custody three weeks later, calling for his release. The message has drawn heavy online replies.

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‘ICE Is Doing Their Job’: Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen’s Plea to Release Overstaying Professor Kibret Draws Wave of Criticism

curious timing

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Close-up of a person refueling a red car at an outdoor gas station during the day.

North Carolina Drivers Skeptical of Proposed 41-Cent Gas Tax Cut as Stations Aren’t Required to Pass On Savings: ‘Every Time I Go to the Tank It’s $100’

Blue Cross Blue Shield

‘My Monthly Premium Tells Me There’s Merit’: Michigan Residents Question Rising Insurance Costs as Dana Nessel Sues Blue Cross Blue Shield

California governor candidate Steve Hilton posted a Sacramento DMV clip in which he says a driver was charged $1,085 and promises a $73 cap. Viewers are still arguing over the bill.

‘Utterly Ridiculous’: California Governor Candidate Steve Hilton Promises $73 Registration Fee After $1,085 Sacramento DMV Bill Prompts Out-of-State Comparisons

A video of Gina Hinojosa telling Gov. Abbott he is “not man enough” to skip a debate has drawn hundreds of thousands of views. Supporters told him to show. Others said Texas does not need the matchup.

‘What’s There to Debate?’: Gina Hinojosa’s Governor’s Mansion Challenge to Gov. Abbott Sparks Backlash and Support

Close-up of a person refueling a red car at an outdoor gas station during the day.

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North Carolina Drivers Skeptical of Proposed 41-Cent Gas Tax Cut as Stations Aren’t Required to Pass On Savings: ‘Every Time I Go to the Tank It’s $100’

Blue Cross Blue Shield

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‘My Monthly Premium Tells Me There’s Merit’: Michigan Residents Question Rising Insurance Costs as Dana Nessel Sues Blue Cross Blue Shield

California governor candidate Steve Hilton posted a Sacramento DMV clip in which he says a driver was charged $1,085 and promises a $73 cap. Viewers are still arguing over the bill.

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‘Utterly Ridiculous’: California Governor Candidate Steve Hilton Promises $73 Registration Fee After $1,085 Sacramento DMV Bill Prompts Out-of-State Comparisons

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‘I Regret Ever Supporting You’: Tennessee Republican Breaks With Trump as Data Center Remark Enrages Supporters

By David RodriguezSeptember 1, 2026

Let them fight

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed answered Vice President JD Vance on CNN after Vance told him to keep his wife’s name “the hell out of your mouth.” Viewers split over whether El-Sayed attacked Second Lady Usha Vance.

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‘Double Standard’: Abdul El-Sayed Answers JD Vance’s ‘Keep My Wife’s Name Out of Your Mouth’ Warning on CNN, Sparks Debate

By Paul EkeSeptember 1, 2026

Spouses still came up.

House Leader Hakeem Jeffries was asked in Washington what bills Democrats would prioritize if he became speaker. He said the party is “focused on winning the election.” Viewers are split over whether that is a strategy or a dodge.

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‘Why Vote for a Party With No Policy Agenda?’: New York House Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ Capitol Dodge Ignites Backlash

By Paul EkeSeptember 1, 2026

Wait, that’s the plan?

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‘Blatantly Racist’: Arizona Rep. Yassamin Ansari Rips CBS Over Abdul El-Sayed 9/11 Headline

By David RodriguezSeptember 1, 2026

Be careful what you say

Outrage After Washington Senator Patty Murray Defends Mifepristone as Abortion Fight Intensifies 'Conservatives choose life'

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Outrage After Washington Senator Patty Murray Defends Mifepristone as Abortion Fight Intensifies: ‘Specifically Comparing It to Viagra Is Wild’

By Nat CollazoSeptember 1, 2026

That’s quite a comparison

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders Targets Expensive Sports Ticket Prices With New Bill ‘Such a Commie Move’

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Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders Targets Expensive Sports Ticket Prices With New Bill: ‘Such a Commie Move’

By Nat CollazoSeptember 1, 2026

They must be really expensive

Karen Bass LA Affordability Backlash

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California Mayor Karen Bass Heads to Runoff After Affordability Pitch Draws Backlash: ‘Where Was All This 4 Years Ago?’

By Sylvia EzeSeptember 1, 2026

Critics say it’s nothing but a performance

California Gov. Gavin Newsom Comes Under Fire After 95 Immigrant Truck Drivers Are Said to Be Arrested in Arizona ‘Give Me a Break’

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom Comes Under Fire After 95 Immigrant Truck Drivers Are Said to Be Arrested in Arizona: ‘Give Me a Break’

By Nat CollazoAugust 31, 2026

That’s a lot of licenses

Michigan’s Abdul El-Sayed Accuses Mike Rogers of Putting Big Tech Ahead of Voters ‘You Can’t Trust a Word’

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Michigan’s Abdul El-Sayed Accuses Mike Rogers of Putting Big Tech Ahead of Voters: ‘You Can’t Trust a Word’

By Nat CollazoAugust 31, 2026

The race is getting heated

California Sen. Adam Schiff Says Random Street ID Checks Are ‘Stuff of the 1930s,’ Igniting Backlash ‘This Is Deranged’

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California Sen. Adam Schiff Says Random Street ID Checks Are ‘Stuff of the 1930s,’ Igniting Backlash: ‘This Is Deranged’

By Nat CollazoAugust 31, 2026

That’s a big comparison