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California Governor Gavin Newsom Slams Trump Over USS Abraham Lincoln Deployment 'You're Using Service Members as Political Pawns'

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California Governor Gavin Newsom Slams Trump Over USS Abraham Lincoln Deployment: ‘You’re Using Service Members as Political Pawns’

What a wild thing to say

Connecticut LGBTQ+

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Executing LGBTQ+ People? Connecticut Shocked GOP Candidate Still Won 90 Votes: ‘Something Seriously Wrong With This Guy’

Time will tell

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders posted a video saying she prioritizes the next generation over the next election. The clip is drawing mixed reactions online.

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Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ Emotional Plea for the Next Generation Meets Harsh Reality Check: ‘Your Record Tells the Real Story’

Words vs. numbers

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York said dramatic Supreme Court reform is necessary and left all options open if Democrats gain power. The Atlanta remarks quickly drew online pushback.

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House Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York Faces Pushback Over Radical Supreme Court Overhaul Remarks: ‘They’re Trying to Nuke the Court’

All options remain.

California governor candidate Xavier Becerra posted a video pitching two free hours of electricity a day for millions of households. Online users quickly questioned if the power would really be free.

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Xavier Becerra’s ‘Power Hour’ Free-Electricity Pitch Sparks Backlash Across California: ‘Nothing Is Free’

Sounds familiar?

Louisiana Voters Slam John Kennedy Over SAVE Act

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‘Louisiana Will Remember in November’: Sen. John Kennedy Faces Backlash After Warning SAVE Act Chances Plunged Following Senate Recess

Excuses aren’t working anymore

Wisconsin Francesca Hong David Crowley human error

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Wisconsin Socialists Rage as Francesca Hong Narrowly Loses to David Crowley Amid Late-Night ‘Human Error’: ‘Sounds Slightly Shady’

Happens to the best of us, right?

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Texas Rep. Keith Self Causes Massive Arguments With Proposed SNAP Soda Ban: ‘Put real food back on the table’

Soda might be banned

At a California event, Pelosi claimed limited contact with Biden left her unaware of any mental decline. The video has sparked widespread skepticism online.

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‘She Knew’: Commenters Slam California Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s Claim She Missed Biden’s Mental Decline After Seeing Him Only 3 Times

Hard to believe

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has named former Mesa Mayor John Giles as her lieutenant governor pick in a campaign video posted on X. The announcement is drawing pointed online reactions.

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Katie Hobbs Names John Giles as Arizona Lt. Governor, Triggering Widespread Criticism: ‘It’s Sad That He Was the Best You Could Find’

Interesting choice.

Lauren Boebert Colorado MAGA son arrested

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‘The Whole Family Are Creeps’: Colorado MAGA Rep. Lauren Boebert Sparks Fury After Son Gets Arrested for Child Exploitation

Where to begin?

California Sen. Adam Schiff said Senate Democrats have been “the only wall” stopping the SAVE Act. The clip, shared by RNC Research on X, is drawing strong online reactions.

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‘Why Isn’t He in Prison?’: California Sen. Adam Schiff Admits Blocking SAVE America Act, Sparks Outrage Over 270,000 Non-Citizens Registered

Say that again?

A man got escorted out of a Texas rally after shouting an accusation at Ken Paxton. The video is drawing strong online reactions.

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Ken Paxton Criticizes Opponent’s Christianity Before Texas Rally Heckler Fires Back: ‘You Cheated on Your Wife’

Oof, awkward.

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Massachusetts GOP Up in Arms Due to Governor Healey’s Hard-Line Pro-Abortion Vow: ‘Safe for everyone except the kids it kills’

Pro Life Drama

Trending

Mike Rogers Raked Over Abdul El-Sayed Synagogue Claim

‘You Blatantly Lie on National TV’: Michigan Senate Candidate Mike Rogers Blasted Over Claim Abdul El-Sayed Failed to Condemn Synagogue Attack

California candidate Steve Hilton shared footage of Karen Bass explaining how city funds match campaign gifts 6-to-1. The clip and his Prop 4 warning have sparked plenty of online comments.

Steve Hilton Uses Karen Bass Campaign Funding to Warn California Voters About Prop 4: ‘Legalized Thievery’

California Gov. Gavin Newsom posted a video celebrating 1 million CalKIDS baby bond accounts claimed by parents, drawing sharp online pushback from critics who say he copied a similar national idea.

‘Copied Trump Accounts’: Critics Accuse Gov. Gavin Newsom of Stealing Idea After Touting 1M Baby Bond Claims in California

California Governor Candidate Steve Hilton Outraged After Xavier Becerra Skips Hispanic Convention ‘Well I Showed Up’

California gubernatorial Candidate Steve Hilton Outraged After Xavier Becerra Skips Hispanic Convention: ‘Well I Showed Up’

Mike Rogers Raked Over Abdul El-Sayed Synagogue Claim

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‘You Blatantly Lie on National TV’: Michigan Senate Candidate Mike Rogers Blasted Over Claim Abdul El-Sayed Failed to Condemn Synagogue Attack

California candidate Steve Hilton shared footage of Karen Bass explaining how city funds match campaign gifts 6-to-1. The clip and his Prop 4 warning have sparked plenty of online comments.

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Steve Hilton Uses Karen Bass Campaign Funding to Warn California Voters About Prop 4: ‘Legalized Thievery’

California Gov. Gavin Newsom posted a video celebrating 1 million CalKIDS baby bond accounts claimed by parents, drawing sharp online pushback from critics who say he copied a similar national idea.

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‘Copied Trump Accounts’: Critics Accuse Gov. Gavin Newsom of Stealing Idea After Touting 1M Baby Bond Claims in California

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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’

By Adanna EzeAugust 16, 2026

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’

By Jeremy HarrisAugust 16, 2026

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?’

By Gabriel PurezaAugust 16, 2026

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%’

By Adanna EzeAugust 16, 2026

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’

By Paul EkeAugust 15, 2026

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’

By Dylan ChaundyAugust 15, 2026

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

By Paul EkeAugust 15, 2026

curious timing

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called planned Islamic washing stations at DFW illegal and ordered a review of state grants to two major airports. Online, many quickly pointed to stations already operating there.

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‘Remove the Existing Ones Too’: Commenters Push Back as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Calls DFW Islamic Foot-Washing Plans Illegal

By Paul EkeAugust 15, 2026

Existing ones too?

Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro posts photos and details from an inspection of the San Antonio ICE Check-In facility, claiming agents are targeting hardworking people rather than serious offenders. Replies are pouring in.

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‘There Is Nothing Honest About Being an Illegal Alien’: Backlash Hits Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro for Defending Detainees as Hardworking

By Paul EkeAugust 15, 2026

Honest living claim

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias refuses a Trump administration demand for personal data on 17 million drivers, citing privacy concerns and threats to federal funding. The X post and video quickly sparked heated replies questioning the decision.

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‘What Are You Hiding?’: Illinois Secretary of State Refuses Trump Demand for 17 Million Drivers’ Data, Drawing Accusations of Protecting Illegal Immigrants

By Paul EkeAugust 15, 2026

Turn it over?