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Under Markwayne Mullin, ICE is still out of control

Sep 22, 2026

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Under Markwayne Mullin, ICE is still out of control

Plus: Ro Khanna and AOC should run in 2028

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James Talarico’s campaign could do lasting damage to the GOP

Sep 21, 2026

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James Talarico’s campaign could do lasting damage to the GOP

Plus: Vance's 'Frankenstein' AI defense is a blueprint for 2028

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Sep 18, 2026

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3 min read

Insane new lows in Iran war

Plus: Kash Patel’s attack dog act does more than please Trump

Troy Farah

Sep 17, 2026

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3 min read

House seems to flee Hegseth impeachment

Plus: Don Jr. had a big wedding. Reporters started following the money

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Mitch McConnell is back and it’s terrifying

Sep 16, 2026

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3 min read

Mitch McConnell is back and it’s terrifying

Plus, The White House really doesn’t want voters seeing Trump

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Sep 15, 2026

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5 min read

Are we in the AI end times?

Plus: Ted Cruz hijacks “GameDay,” Trump golfs in Ireland

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Sep 14, 2026

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America’s wet hot socialist summer

Fox News and Republicans are struggling to contain their desire when it comes to the progressive left

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Why is a right to water even a question?

Sep 11, 2026

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Why is a right to water even a question?

A federal court says the government can poison and lie to you

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Trump promises $2 gas and more fairy tales — after the midterms, of course

Sep 10, 2026

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Trump promises $2 gas and more fairy tales — after the midterms, of course

Come November, oil prices will drop, the Iran war will end and the Easter Bunny will give us all gold coins

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