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Newest GOP Campaign Surrogates: Confused Tourists at Waffle House

House Speaker Mike Johnson is citing viral social media videos of international World Cup fans marveling at American institutions as validation of Republican policies.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, June 26, 2026 · 3 min read
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Speaker Johnson Cites World Cup Tourist Videos as Validation of Republican Agenda

House Speaker Mike Johnson points to viral videos of international visitors marveling at American chain restaurants and gas stations as evidence of his party's policy success.

By Diane Park · Friday, June 26, 2026 · 3 min read
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Elon Musk Ordered to Give Deposition in Alleged Vote-Buying Election Scheme

A federal judge in Texas ruled the Tesla CEO must testify under oath in fraud lawsuits accusing his America PAC of misleading voters across seven swing states with $1 million daily giveaways tied to petition signatures.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, June 26, 2026 · 4 min read
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Fetterman Defends UFC White House Event, Tells Larry David to 'Lighten Up'

The Pennsylvania Democrat's response comes after the comedian called the UFC fights on the White House lawn "embarrassing."

By Diane Park · Thursday, June 25, 2026 · 3 min read
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Former DNC Chair Harrison's Dirt Road Democrats PAC Makes First Midterm Endorsements

PAC is backing Roy Cooper, Mary Peltola and other candidates with $5,000 checks as it aims to raise $1 million for rural voter outreach.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, June 25, 2026 · 4 min read
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Republican Michigan Senate Candidate Mike Rogers Says Socialist Wave Driving Voters Away from Democrats

Rogers points to New York primary results and progressive candidate victories as evidence of leftward shift in Democratic Party

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, June 25, 2026 · 3 min read
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Mullin Confronts DeLauro at Hearing, Tells Connecticut Democrat 'You Should Be Put in Your Place'

The heated exchange centered on family separations under the Trump administration's immigration policy versus unaccompanied minors who went missing during Biden's presidency.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, June 25, 2026 · 4 min read
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Senate Republican Pushes Overhaul to Cut Red Tape, Speed Energy Projects

The American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026 would make FERC the lead agency for interstate pipelines and LNG terminals, preventing single states from blocking federally approved projects.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, June 25, 2026 · 4 min read
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House Passes Kids Online Safety Package In Bipartisan Breakthrough

The House KIDS Act excludes a duty-of-care provision that Senate co-authors say is essential to protecting minors online.

By Diane Park · Thursday, June 25, 2026 · 4 min read
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Michael Whatley's Michigan Roots Largely Disappear From North Carolina Senate Campaign Narrative

Records show the Republican candidate was born in Lansing, Michigan and spent most of his childhood there before living about three years in Blowing Rock.

By James Callahan · Thursday, June 25, 2026 · 4 min read