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Obama Judge Blocks Trump's Name From Kennedy Center Again
An unelected Obama appointee overrides the board of a taxpayer-funded institution for the second time.
September 15, 2026
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Democrats Block Crypto Bill to Target Trump, Millions Left in Regulatory Limbo
Senate Democrats are holding the crypto framework hostage over Trump's wallet—and ordinary Americans pay the price.
September 15, 2026
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Newsom Demands $1M More Taxpayer Cash to Fight Medi-Cal Fraud Probe
Taxpayers are now on the hook for $2.25M so Newsom can defend his oversight failures while eyeing the White House.
September 15, 2026
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25 Years After 9/11, Intel Still Hiding Saudi Records — Trump Will 'Look At It'
9/11 families demand declassification as the bipartisan cover-up of Saudi ties enters its third decade.
September 15, 2026
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Lame-Duck Al Green Forces Impeachment Vote to Block ICE
Al Green's privileged resolution targets Trump over deportations — a parting shot from a congressman voters already rejected.
September 15, 2026
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McConnell Rolls Back Into Senate After 3 Months, 60 Missed Votes
An 84-year-old who can't stay upright still holds power over your money — and neither party cares
September 15, 2026
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Supreme Court Blocks Mail Ballot Safeguards Before Midterms
The high court won't let Trump enforce basic ballot tracking — and the bipartisan election establishment couldn't be happier.
September 15, 2026
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GOP Candidate Sues Mount Vernon for Banning Republican Town Hall
Mount Vernon officials tried a 'scheduling conflict' excuse until a federal lawsuit forced their hand
September 14, 2026
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Trump Endorses Warrantless AI Surveillance Ahead of NC Visit
Trump backs the Flock AI tracking network as bipartisan backlash mounts and NC citizens destroy the cameras.
September 14, 2026
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Trump OKs Crypto Ethics Deal — But 'Significant' Loophole Undermines Divest Rule
Clarity Act adds state AG enforcement and divestiture rules, but 'significant' loophole and industry-friendly authors raise capture concerns
September 14, 2026
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Airman Survived 100 MPH Fall Over Iran — Why Was He Even There?
13,000 U.S. combat missions over Iran — and the press only wants you to cheer the heroism, not question the war.
September 14, 2026
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PA Lawmaker Pushes 'Lake Pennsylvania' While Voters Struggle
Working Pennsylvanians can't afford groceries, but Rep. Maloney is busy trying to rename Lake Erie.
September 14, 2026
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Jeffries Admits Democrats' Midterm Platform Is Just Trump
No agenda, no solutions. Jeffries embraces Trump referendum, won't rule out impeachment.
September 13, 2026
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Democrats' 2026 House Edge Built on Anti-Trump Rage, Not Trust
Voters trust neither party, but the establishment press spins generic ballot polls as a Democratic mandate.
September 13, 2026
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White House Credits Trump With Stopping Hurricanes, Press Rediscovers Skepticism
The same outlets that fact-check weather claims swallow government assertions whole when they fit the narrative.
September 13, 2026
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Democrats Vow to Weaponize House Against Trump Family If They Win Majority
After Russia hoaxes and J6 committees, Dems are lining up new Trump family targets before November.
September 13, 2026
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Wisconsin GOP Candidate Tom Tiffany Swims to Shore After Plane Sinks
Rep. Tom Tiffany didn't wait for a rescue team after his plane went down in Lake Wausau—he swam for it.
September 13, 2026
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Senate GOP Drops $32M on Paxton After Leaving Him Hanging
The establishment didn't suddenly find principle—they found a populist they couldn't afford to lose.
September 12, 2026
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Miller: Dems Side With Jihadists as Press Refuses to Name the Enemy
On 9/11 anniversary, Trump advisor calls out Democrat alignment with anti-American radicals while media puts 'terrorism' in scare quotes
September 12, 2026
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Florida HD-86 Showdown: Property Taxes, Insurance Hammer Homeowners
Snyder runs on a conservative record, but skyrocketing taxes and insurance premiums are crushing working Floridians' ability to stay in their homes.
September 12, 2026
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Husted Fires Staffer After Post Digs Up Old Nazi Social Posts
Ohio Republican cans political director over 2018 SS profile pic and Rhodesia playlist — but the selective excavation tells the real story
September 12, 2026
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Dems Demand Emergency Session to Ram Through AI Regulation
Rushed 'safeguards' would hand the regulatory state a new lever to entrench Big Tech and freeze out independent platforms.
September 12, 2026
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NIH Defies Orders, Spends $225M on Dog and Cat Tests
Bureaucrats keep the grant machine rolling, burning taxpayer cash on animal tests while outrunning the White House.
September 12, 2026
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Dems Rush AI Regulation Before Anyone Reads the Fine Print
Four House Democrats demand Speaker Johnson cancel recess to ram through AI 'safeguards,' backed by a corporate AI firm's self-serving threat report that conveniently justifies regulatory capture.
September 12, 2026
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