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DoorDash Mother Left with Skull Fractures After Savage Bat Attack [WATCH]
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DoorDash Mother Left with Skull Fractures After Savage Bat Attack [WATCH]

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A North Carolina mother of three is recovering from a serious brain injury after authorities say a man followed her to a DoorDash delivery location and attacked her with a bat, as reported by Fox News.

Christen Phillips was making a delivery in Jacksonville, North Carolina, on Aug. 1 when the confrontation began, according to the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office.

Phillips said she had been stopped at an intersection waiting for the vehicle ahead of her to move.

She honked her horn to alert the driver, identified by investigators as Stanley Shockley, 44, to move forward.

According to the sheriff’s office, the vehicle moved out of Phillips’ way before allegedly following her to the location where she was scheduled to deliver food.

Phillips completed the delivery and was returning to her vehicle when Shockley allegedly got out and attacked her before fleeing the area.

“He came around to my door with a small wooden bat or baton and beat me in the head and face with it,” Phillips said in a social media post.

Phillips said she did not remember the attack itself.

“I don’t remember it at all. I woke up an unverified amount of time later,” she said.

Despite her injuries, Phillips was able to drive herself to a nearby hospital. She has since undergone several days of surgeries while recovering from the attack.

Her suspected attacker was arrested Monday, according to the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office.

Shockley, 44, is facing a charge of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, inflicting serious injury, according to records.

The case drew attention because the alleged attack happened during a routine food delivery and in broad daylight.

Investigators said Shockley followed Phillips after she honked her horn at him, ultimately confronting her after she reached the delivery location.

Onslow County Sheriff Chris Thomas said investigators relied on tips and evidence while working to identify a suspect.

“We understand the public does not see what goes into every investigation, and a case like this can make citizens uneasy. We appreciate the number of tips and leads the public provided us. Our detectives follow every lead, carefully work through the evidence, and continue to pursue answers even when the investigation presents challenges. Their hard work ultimately led them to identify a suspect and make an arrest.”

The sheriff’s office confirmed Shockley’s arrest in connection with the Aug. 1 incident.

DoorDash also responded to the attack and said the company would continue assisting investigators.

“What this Dasher went through is horrific, and we’re relieved she’s safe and on the road to recovery. We’re grateful to law enforcement for making an arrest and will continue to assist their investigation in any way we can,” a DoorDash spokesperson said in a statement to Fox News Digital.

Phillips’ recovery continues as the criminal case moves forward. The investigation remains with the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office, which said detectives continue working through the evidence surrounding the alleged attack.

Furious Hasan Piker Erupts After Francesca Hong Suffers Stunning Primary Defeat [WATCH]
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Furious Hasan Piker Erupts After Francesca Hong Suffers Stunning Primary Defeat [WATCH]

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Hasan Piker, the prominent Twitch streamer and outspoken supporter of the Democratic Socialists of America, reacted angrily Tuesday night after Wisconsin state Rep. Francesca Hong lost the Democratic gubernatorial primary to Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, as reported by The New York Post.

Hong had entered Election Day with a substantial polling advantage, but Crowley ultimately defeated her by more than 3,000 votes.

Piker, who had campaigned alongside Hong during the closing weeks of the primary, blamed older voters for the result and questioned the broader strategy of the campaign.

Piker appeared especially frustrated while discussing a late-deciding voter who supported Crowley despite expressing support for Hong.

“I don’t want to read this because I will f—ing kill myself with a gun in a video game,” Piker said after reading the account.

“I can’t. I’m in a good mood overall,” he continued. “I want to put boomers in the machine, in the contraption, and not just boomers, like anyone that says that.”

As the results came in Tuesday evening and Hong began falling short of expectations, Piker also remarked, “Outlaw Thanksgiving and outlaw boomers.”

Hong had faced scrutiny during the campaign over previous positions that included calls to abolish police departments and cancel Thanksgiving.

She attempted to downplay some of those positions during the primary campaign.

Piker had interviewed Hong on his livestream program June 30, 2026.

During that appearance, Hong expressed support for abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement, government-run grocery stores and a one-year moratorium on data centers, among other proposals.

Piker later acknowledged on X that his involvement with the campaign may have contributed to Hong’s defeat.

“This is part of why we came close to a victory but ultimately lost. i should never be the biggest surrogate of a campaign. POCAN, or national progs, would’ve alleviated some of the “electability” concerns of Hong, which were overstated & outright weaponized in the last week…”

He followed that post with another assessment of the campaign:

“”electability” in the primaries and “harm reduction” in the general still carry lots of boomers when it’s paired w/ a barrage of negative earned media + no defensive TV ads + no national prog endorsements. All in all, an unbelievably impressive showing for DSA Wisco ground game”

It remained unclear whether Piker’s admission was intended seriously or partly as sarcasm, given his history of provocative commentary.

Hong had been viewed as a rising figure on the party’s progressive left and received support from Piker during the final stretch of the primary.

Her campaign nevertheless encountered difficulties over positions that opponents highlighted as outside the mainstream of the electorate.

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez did not endorse Hong during the Wisconsin primary, even as both backed other progressive candidates in competitive Democratic contests.

In Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed defeated Rep. Haley Stevens after receiving strong backing from Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez.

In Minnesota, Peggy Flanagan defeated Rep. Angie Craig in the Democratic Senate primary with support from the two progressive leaders.

Neither El-Sayed nor Flanagan had called for canceling Thanksgiving, however.

The Wisconsin result represented a setback for the Democratic Party’s socialist wing after Hong had maintained a double-digit polling advantage in much of the campaign.

Crowley’s victory demonstrated that the electorate did not necessarily follow the expectations established by pre-election surveys.

Piker had also appeared alongside Hong and Rep. Ilhan Omar at a campaign event in Milwaukee on Aug. 2, 2026.

His public support made him one of the more visible progressive surrogates for the Hong campaign.

The primary outcome now leaves Crowley as the Democratic nominee for Wisconsin governor.

Piker’s reaction has added another layer to the post-election debate over whether Hong’s campaign could have benefited from more traditional Democratic endorsements and a less polarizing public profile.

For a campaign that had spent weeks emphasizing its progressive credentials, Tuesday night’s result offered a reminder that winning a primary still requires convincing voters outside the online activist bubble.

Bush Spokesman Stuns Obama Adviser with Explosive 2008 Democrat Primary Revelation [WATCH]
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Bush Spokesman Stuns Obama Adviser with Explosive 2008 Democrat Primary Revelation [WATCH]

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A discussion about election integrity on CNN Tuesday night brought renewed attention to a disputed episode from the 2008 Democratic presidential primary in Indiana involving then-Sen. Barack Obama, as reported by Red State.

Pete Seat, a former spokesman for President George W. Bush and the Indiana Republican Party, appeared on a CNN panel that included former Obama adviser David Axelrod and CNN commentator Adam Kinzinger.

During the discussion, Seat described allegations surrounding petition signatures that helped Obama qualify for the ballot in Indiana.

According to Seat, Democrats were accused of submitting fraudulent signatures on ballot petitions, including petitions connected to Obama.

The allegations ultimately resulted in criminal convictions. Seat also pointed to the case of a former Democratic governor who said his name appeared on a petition even though he had not signed it.

The disputed signatures were relevant because candidates seeking access to the Indiana ballot were required to meet petition requirements.

The allegations therefore raised questions about how Obama’s campaign qualified for the state’s 2008 Democratic primary ballot.

Axelrod asked Seat how officials determined that there had been a problem with the signatures. Seat explained that the alleged irregularities were uncovered later.

The exchange prompted disagreement among the panelists over whether the episode should be considered an election issue.

Kinzinger dismissed the significance of the matter, saying, “That’s not a voting issue.”

He further argued that it was not a matter involving “stealing the election” or “illegals are voting issue.” Instead, Kinzinger characterized it as “an Indiana issue.”

Seat disagreed, arguing that the matter remained relevant to questions about election administration and ballot access.

The discussion highlighted a broader distinction between different types of election-related problems. Election integrity concerns can involve more than whether an individual voter casts a ballot illegally.

Questions can also arise over candidate ballot access, petition requirements, election administration, and the procedures used to verify signatures.

The Indiana controversy dates to the 2008 presidential primary, when Obama was competing for the Democratic nomination against Hillary Clinton.

Indiana’s primary was held May 6, 2008, and became an important contest in the Democratic race.

The discussion also turned to voter identification and public attitudes toward election security.

A 2025 Pew Research Center survey found that 83 percent of Americans supported requiring voters to show government-issued photo identification.

Support included 95 percent of Republicans and Republican-leaning voters and 71 percent of Democrats and Democratic-leaning voters.

Gallup has reported an even higher level of support, with 84 percent favoring photo identification requirements at polling places.

Gallup also found that 83 percent supported requiring proof of citizenship when someone registers to vote for the first time.

The figures illustrate that voter identification has support among voters across party lines, although the issue remains politically contested.

The debate over voter ID continued in the Senate this year. Sen. Jon Husted, a Republican from Ohio, introduced legislation that would have directed states to deny ballots to voters who failed to present photo identification.

According to the report, all Democratic senators present voted against the measure.

The vote provided Republicans with another point of disagreement with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, who had previously said his caucus supported “common-sense voter ID.”

The broader debate over election security includes questions about voter identification, proof of citizenship, ballot handling and the verification of election-related documents.

The Indiana episode discussed on CNN involved allegations concerning petition signatures rather than claims that ineligible voters cast ballots. The distinction was central to the disagreement among the panelists.

There has been no suggestion in the discussion that the disputed petition signatures established that the 2008 presidential election itself was stolen.

Rather, the episode raised questions about the process by which a presidential candidate qualified for the ballot.

Seat’s account brought an older election controversy back into the national political conversation while the country continues to debate election administration and safeguards.

The CNN exchange also demonstrated how differently political figures can characterize the same election-related incident, with Seat emphasizing its significance and Kinzinger arguing that it did not constitute a voting issue.

Questions surrounding ballot access, petition signatures, and voter identification remain part of the larger national debate over election procedures and public confidence in elections.

Democrats Accused of Rigging Their Own Election as Human Error Triggers Bizarre 30,000 Ballot Fix [WATCH]
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Democrats Accused of Rigging Their Own Election as Human Error Triggers Bizarre 30,000 Ballot Fix [WATCH]

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Milwaukee election officials faced renewed scrutiny Tuesday night after a counting error delayed the release of results until shortly after 1 a.m. and required workers to process roughly 30,000 ballots again, as reported by Trending Politics News.

Officials attributed the problem to “human error” involving five of nine memory sticks transported from Milwaukee’s central counting facility to the county courthouse.

Rather than containing election results, the five devices contained audit logs.

Milwaukee Election Commission Director Paulina Gutierrez said the voting machines themselves were not responsible for the problem.

Officials said an incorrect selection was made while downloading information onto the memory sticks, leaving the devices with the wrong files.

The mistake forced election workers to return to Milwaukee’s central count facility and download the correct results from five machines.

Workers then transported the replacement data back to the courthouse so the county could complete its tally.

The unexpected delay quickly generated questions online, particularly among voters who have previously expressed concerns about Milwaukee’s election-night counting procedures.

The additional processing involved approximately 30,000 ballots.

Milwaukee County Clerk George Christenson announced the final Milwaukee totals shortly after 1 a.m.

David Crowley finished with 65,131 votes, or 43.04%, while Francesca Hong received 62,739 votes, or 41.46%, according to county officials.

Christenson said the election system includes several additional safeguards intended to identify errors during the canvass and auditing process.

“At the end of the day, we will start the canvass tomorrow or the next day, which essentially is an audit. And we also do two extra voluntary audits. So there are plenty of checks and balances in the system to alleviate any of those concerns,” Christenson said.

Officials emphasized that the issue involved the devices used to transfer election information, not the voting machines themselves.

Five memory sticks had received incorrect files, requiring election workers to obtain the proper results and complete another round of processing.

Wisconsin’s election procedures have contributed to previous delays in Milwaukee. State law does not allow election officials to process absentee ballots before polls open on Election Day.

As a result, election workers can face a substantial volume of absentee ballots during the evening after voting concludes.

Tuesday night’s delay, however, involved a separate issue. Officials acknowledged that the incorrect information had been downloaded onto five memory sticks.

The explanation quickly became a subject of political debate online.

Critics questioned how tens of thousands of ballots could require additional processing because the wrong information had been selected during a data-transfer procedure.

There has been no official finding that the error altered the election outcome or that anyone intentionally manipulated ballots. The officials involved have described the incident as an operational mistake.

The episode nevertheless adds another layer of scrutiny to Milwaukee’s election administration.

Delays, technical problems and counting complications can become especially contentious when election results are being closely watched, and voters are waiting for final numbers.

County officials said the upcoming canvass and additional voluntary audits will provide further opportunities to review the results and identify potential discrepancies.

The final Milwaukee totals showed Crowley leading Hong after the delayed count. Crowley received 65,131 votes compared with Hong’s 62,739, according to the totals released by the county.

The incident also illustrates the distinction between an election-counting error and evidence of intentional misconduct.

While officials acknowledged that approximately 30,000 ballots had to be processed again, authorities have not announced evidence showing that the mistake was deliberate or that it changed the results.

For election officials, the immediate task is to complete the canvass and auditing procedures.

For voters, the late-night delay is likely to keep attention focused on how election data is transferred, reviewed, and ultimately certified.

The controversy began with a simple operational mistake but ended with election workers returning to the central counting facility, retrieving replacement data and delaying the final Milwaukee results until after midnight.

Former MSNBC Host Chris Matthews Blasts DSA Radicals Over ‘All This Crap’ [WATCH]
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Former MSNBC Host Chris Matthews Blasts DSA Radicals Over ‘All This Crap’ [WATCH]

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Former MSNBC host Chris Matthews criticized the Democratic Socialists of America and warned that Democrats outside the DSA are being forced to defend positions they may not support during an appearance on MSNOW’s Morning Joe on Aug. 12, 2026, as reported by The Gateway Pundit.

Matthews was discussing the Wisconsin Democratic primary and the broader debate over the direction of the Democratic Party when he challenged the idea that the party could simply operate as a “big tent” while avoiding responsibility for positions promoted by its more progressive elements.

His comments came as Democrats continue to debate the influence of the Democratic Socialists of America, commonly known as the DSA, and the extent to which candidates should distance themselves from its agenda.

Matthews specifically cited positions involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement, border enforcement, prisons, and the Pentagon.

“We’re going to get rid of ICE. Not just ICE. We’re going to get rid of the border. We’re not going to have a border anymore. We’re not going to effectively control people entering and leaving the country… We’re going to get rid of prisons. We’re going to get rid of the Pentagon.”

Matthews then questioned how the United States would respond to threats against American diplomats and other national interests without a military.

“Well, what happens when your hostages are your former diplomats — like what happened with President Carter? People take your diplomats hostage. What do you do then? You need an army. You don’t like to have an army, but you do need to have one.”

The former MSNBC host also addressed comments from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, commonly known as AOC, who has described the Democratic Party as a broad coalition.

“AOC… came out and said, ‘We’re just a big tent party.’”

Matthews said that description creates a problem for Democrats who do not identify with the DSA.

“Well, the problem with the big tent defense is every Democrat has to defend all this crap coming from the left. They’ve got to say, ‘I believe in all this crazy stuff, and that makes me a Democrat.’ You’ve got to say, ‘No, no, I’m not a member of the DSA, and here’s why,’ and make it very clear.”

The remarks attracted attention because Matthews is a longtime Democratic political commentator and former host of Hardball on MSNBC.

His comments represented a criticism of the party from within its own political-media orbit rather than from a Republican candidate or conservative commentator.

The discussion followed the Wisconsin Democratic primary, where the influence of the party’s progressive wing has been closely watched.

The results also raised questions about whether candidates associated with the Democratic establishment could outperform expectations against candidates supported by the party’s socialist and progressive activists.

Matthews argued that the positions associated with the DSA could create a political burden for other Democrats.

Instead of allowing candidates to rely on the party’s broad coalition as a defense, he said Democrats who disagree with the DSA need to make that distinction clear to voters.

The debate comes amid a larger argument within the Democratic Party over immigration enforcement, national defense, criminal justice and the role of socialist organizations in Democratic campaigns.

Matthews’ comments also highlighted a practical problem for Democrats running in districts or states where voters may not share the views of the party’s most progressive activists.

Candidates must decide whether to embrace those positions, reject them, or attempt to maintain distance while remaining part of the same political coalition.

The DSA’s influence has become a recurring issue in Democratic politics, particularly as progressive candidates have sought to expand their role in primary elections.

While the organization and its supporters have gained attention in several races, Matthews’ remarks suggest that their growing visibility may also be creating friction within the broader Democratic coalition.

The Wisconsin primary may have provided a setback for some DSA-backed candidates, but the movement remains active in Democratic politics.

The question now is whether mainstream Democrats can separate themselves from the organization’s agenda without alienating the progressive voters and activists who have become an important part of the party’s coalition.

For Matthews, the answer appears to involve making those differences explicit rather than relying on the “big tent” argument to cover every faction of the Democratic Party.

The exchange illustrates the continuing fight over what the Democratic Party should represent heading into the 2026 election cycle.

Jen Psaki Accidentally Exposes Democrat Bosses Who Pick Nominees Behind Voters’ Backs [WATCH]
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Jen Psaki Accidentally Exposes Democrat Bosses Who Pick Nominees Behind Voters’ Backs [WATCH]

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Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki made a striking admission during MSNOW’s coverage of the Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary, saying Democratic Party leaders once played a decisive role in selecting nominees rather than leaving the choice entirely to voters, as reported by the Gateway Pundit.

Psaki made the comments while discussing how the Democratic nomination process has changed over time.

Her remarks quickly drew attention online because of the contrast between the party’s emphasis on democracy and her description of how its nomination system previously operated.

“We both remember well when party leadership really selected the nominees.”

Psaki continued by saying the practice was understood inside political circles even when it was not openly described that way.

“Now, you would never say it that way exactly, but they would. Now we can [say it]. We’re free!”

She explained that party leaders could influence the outcome by directing resources and endorsements toward preferred candidates.

“They really did, because they would put money behind it. They would endorse. And now it looks very much like party leaders are not picking the nominees.”

Psaki added:

“In fact, party leaders pushing nominees is a negative.”

The comments came during discussion of the Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor, where polling had drawn attention ahead of Election Day.

Psaki also addressed polling that had projected a substantial advantage for Democratic Socialist candidate Francesca Hong.

According to the discussion on the program, many polls had shown Hong with a double-digit lead heading into the primary.

Psaki said the actual vote count was developing differently, with establishment-backed candidate David Crowley performing better than expected.

“Okay, I know we’ve been talking about this, but it’s just worth restating that most polls headed into election day show Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong with a VERY safe double-digit lead in the Wisconsin gubernatorial primary.”

“And she could certainly still win…but as you can see, with a little more than half of the vote in Francesca Hong is down to the establishment-backed candidate, David Crowley, which is, I think, not where most people expected this to sit, with 51% of the vote in…”

The race also raised questions about early voting and turnout. Psaki pointed to more than 100,000 votes cast during July, including early and mail-in voting.

“What’s interesting to me, one of the things is that there was over 100,000 people who voted in July, and during early vote and vote by mail. That was a period of time where Crowley was in and out of the…he was in and out of the race, right?”

The Wisconsin primary became a useful case study in the broader discussion about the relationship between party organizations, endorsements and voters.

Psaki’s comments specifically focused on the difference between the traditional influence of Democratic Party leadership and the current political environment, where she said party leaders increasingly face resistance when attempting to push particular candidates.

The remarks also highlighted the limitations of polling in a closely watched primary.

Hong’s reported polling advantage did not necessarily translate into the same margin once votes were counted, while Crowley’s position improved as returns came in.

The discussion comes as both major parties continue to debate the proper role of party organizations in primary elections.

Party endorsements, fundraising networks and campaign infrastructure can give candidates significant advantages, but primary voters ultimately determine nominees through the electoral process.

Psaki’s description of the Democratic Party’s past nomination practices is likely to fuel additional discussion about how much influence party leadership should have over the candidates presented to voters.

For a party that has frequently emphasized the importance of democratic participation, Psaki’s admission provided an unusually candid glimpse into how political insiders viewed the nomination process in earlier years.

The Wisconsin results also provided another reminder that election-night expectations can change quickly once voters, rather than pollsters or party strategists, have their say.

Trans Fight Explodes as Tafoya and Flanagan Battle for Minnesota Senate [WATCH]
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Trans Fight Explodes as Tafoya and Flanagan Battle for Minnesota Senate [WATCH]

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Minnesota’s 2026 Senate race is set for a November showdown between Democratic nominee Peggy Flanagan and Republican nominee Michele Tafoya, with transgender policy, immigration, government fraud and the direction of the state emerging as major points of disagreement, as reported by The Post Millennial.

The candidates secured their nominations in Tuesday’s hard-fought primaries. They are competing for the seat held by retiring Democratic Sen. Tina Smith, who announced her retirement in February 2025, citing family obligations.

Tafoya, a former NBC sports reporter who spent more than a decade covering sports, enters the general election as an underdog in a state that has not elected a Republican to statewide office since former Gov. Tim Pawlenty won in 2006.

Minnesota has not elected a Republican senator since 2002, when former St. Paul Mayor Norm Coleman won a single term before narrowly losing to Democrat Al Franken by roughly 300 votes.

Tafoya has made government fraud a central issue of her campaign. Her campaign website prominently features the phrase “Stop the Fraud” and argues that Minnesota politicians have failed to protect taxpayers from widespread fraud.

“The status quo politicians let criminals steal billions of dollars of Minnesota taxpayers’ hard-earned money,” her website states.

“They let fraudsters rob us blind rather than ask basic questions that might have seemed politically incorrect. We need to clean up our state and lead the way toward a nationwide anti-fraud agenda.”

Tafoya has promised to deport immigrants convicted of fraud and supports tougher penalties for people who defraud the government and Minnesota taxpayers.

The Republican has also positioned herself prominently in the debate over biological sex and women’s sports.

She praised basketball player Sophie Cunningham while criticizing what she described as increased activism within the WNBA.

“I’m losing faith in this league,” Tafoya told Fox News’ Dan Dakich.

“I have talked about this when this league had its inaugural first three, four seasons. I was one of the three play-by-play voices. It was Robin Roberts, Hannah Storm, and myself, and I worked with Reggie Miller, and we had a blast. And it was a celebration of these women. This league has now somehow morphed into something that feels like activism on display.”

Flanagan, the former Minnesota lieutenant governor, defeated moderate Democratic Rep. Angie Craig in the primary and has emphasized opposition to President Donald Trump and economic issues.

“Trump is seriously threatening our democracy, and Democrats’ focus cannot be to simply make life only a little less lousy for folks,” her campaign website states.

“We must recognize that this is not normal and stand together. We’ve got to fight for more.”

“I’m focused on building a fair economy that gives people the opportunity to afford the lives they want to live — for themselves and their families.”

Immigration is another major dividing line. Flanagan’s campaign says she believes Immigration and Customs Enforcement is “out of control” and calls for dismantling the agency while restructuring the immigration system around what it describes as dignity, safety, and due process.

Flanagan has received endorsements from Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar, Sen. Bernie Sanders and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, placing her alongside prominent figures on the Democratic Party’s progressive wing.

The candidates also differ sharply on transgender issues, particularly policies affecting minors. Flanagan went viral after describing gender-affirming care for minors as life-saving and life-affirming.

“When our children tell us who they are, it is our job as grownups to listen and to believe them. That’s what it means to be a good parent,” she said.

Tafoya has taken a different position on transgender participation in women’s sports, making the issue part of her broader campaign focus on sex-based policies and women’s athletics.

Flanagan has also criticized Trump over his comments concerning Minnesota’s Somali community. In a video recorded from her car, she defended Somali Minnesotans.

“I just watched the video of Donald Trump attacking the beautiful Somali community that calls Minnesota home,” she said.

“They are part of the fabric of our state. These are teachers and nurses and neighbors and the mayor and our friends. And we are going to stand shoulder to shoulder with our neighbors.

Her remarks came as Minnesota faced scrutiny over multiple alleged fraud schemes. Prosecutors have charged nearly 100 people in cases involving programs related to child nutrition, daycare, autism services and other government-funded programs.

The overwhelming majority of those charged were of Somali descent.

The Feeding Our Future case alone involved approximately $250 million in allegedly fraudulent meal claims.

Federal estimates have suggested that half or more of the $18 billion spent through 14 Minnesota programs since 2018 could have been stolen.

The competing approaches give Minnesota voters a clear choice on several major issues heading into November.

Tafoya is emphasizing fraud, government accountability, immigration enforcement and sex-based policies, while Flanagan is campaigning on opposition to Trump, economic issues, immigration reform and transgender rights.

The general election will determine who succeeds Smith and whether Republicans can overcome Minnesota’s long-standing statewide electoral advantage for Democrats.

Roommate Nightmare Goes Viral as Brooklyn Apartment Descends Into Padlocks, Cameras, and Urine Jars
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Roommate Nightmare Goes Viral as Brooklyn Apartment Descends Into Padlocks, Cameras, and Urine Jars

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A Brooklyn subtenant’s videos documenting an increasingly bitter dispute with his primary leaseholder have drawn more than 20 million views on Instagram, putting a spotlight on allegations involving locked doors, surveillance cameras, disputed rent and a long-running fight over who has the right to live in a Bushwick apartment, as reported by The New York Post.

Kyle “Bobby” Harvey, 30, said he began recording incidents involving roommate Stephen Pulido after what he described as an increasingly difficult living arrangement at the four-bedroom apartment, which rents for $4,200 a month.

Harvey began subleasing the apartment in November 2023 after finding it online. He said he initially considered Pulido, the overtenant, to have “a little bit of an off vibe.”

The situation later deteriorated, according to Harvey and several former roommates. Their allegations include bathrooms being locked, doorknobs being dismantled, surveillance cameras being installed in common areas, and disputes over access to shared facilities.

“That’s why I started filming … because I didn’t even know what to make of it. Like there was so much stuff happening that I just needed to document it,” Harvey said.

He works as a video editor and designs websites for content creators.

Harvey’s social media videos include compilations of police visits and confrontations inside the apartment.

Some clips show Pulido telling roommates to “get off his couch,” turning off lights and closing refrigerator doors during disputes.

“I’ve just been editing the videos to be as engaging as possible, to be somewhat entertaining, maybe even funny, because I wanted it to have the largest reach,” Harvey said.

Harvey and former roommates contend the videos represent only part of the conflict. They allege Pulido’s conduct was intended to pressure occupants into leaving voluntarily.

In February, when Harvey was suffering from severe pneumonia, he alleged that Pulido locked the apartment’s only working bathroom from inside and used duct tape to prevent others from accessing it.

Harvey said that when he attempted to unlock the door, Pulido confronted him, leading to police being called twice.

Joe Medina, who has lived in the apartment for two years, said the bathroom disputes created significant anxiety.

“I’ve dealt with a lot of anxiety living in the house … you never know if you’re gonna get into a battle or not,” Medina said.

Harvey also alleges that Pulido installed a security camera in the shared living room pointed toward Harvey’s $1,050-a-month bedroom.

Pulido later texted Medina, “Remember that I have video and audio proof. I record everything in the common area now.”

A separate dispute erupted in March over Harvey’s refusal to pay a higher-than-usual toilet paper bill.

According to a text message reviewed by The Post, Pulido told Harvey that he could no longer use the kitchen or bathroom.

“NO ONE LIVES IN MY HOME FOR FREE, YOU WORTHLESS TRASHCAN OF A HUMAN BEING,” Pulido wrote.

Former roommates have described similar conflicts.

Carlos Brumfield, who lived with Pulido from March 2023 through June 2024, alleged that Pulido once prevented him from returning to his bedroom after a shower, forcing him to use the fire escape to get dressed.

“He would get in my face whenever we were at the bathroom door and just curse at me and say, ‘I could kick your ass whenever I want, this is my place,’” Brumfield said.

Leo Mark Avery, who lived in the apartment from January 2023 through the end of July 2024, said disputes could involve shouting and banging on tables.

“I realized it made more sense for me to just leave there than try and live somewhere where I’m already not comfortable and go through whatever this man is … I didn’t know what he was capable of,” Avery said.

The dispute has also become a question of tenant rights. Because Pulido is the primary leaseholder rather than a traditional landlord, Harvey said the NYPD and Brooklyn Housing Court have told him that his situation presents legal complications.

In late June, Pulido hired a process server to deliver Harvey a “notice to vacate.” Harvey said the notice gave the occupants less than a month to leave.

According to the report, the notice did not meet the 90-day requirement applicable to tenants who have lived at a property for more than two years.

Harvey and Medina subsequently withheld rent on the advice of a housing lawyer. Harvey said he intends to remain in the apartment and continue documenting the dispute unless and until he receives a lawful eviction notice.

Pulido has continued to dispute the characterization of the situation.

In a statement, he declined to comment on the allegations because of legal proceedings involving his roommates and a harassment complaint filed with police.

NYPD records show that Pulido has filed harassment complaints alleging that his roommates antagonized him.

One report filed July 15 concerned a verbal dispute that reportedly left him feeling “annoyed and harassed.”

Another, filed June 29, involved alleged threatening text messages that left him feeling “annoyed and alarmed,” according to an NYPD spokesperson.

The apartment’s landlord, Justin Rubinstein, was also notified in writing about Pulido’s alleged conduct, according to emails reviewed by The Post.

Rubinstein reportedly declined to intervene, saying he was reluctant to become involved in a dispute between roommates.

Building records show that the property’s registration expired in September 2024. Rubinstein did not immediately respond to multiple requests for comment.

The dispute remains unresolved, leaving Harvey, Medina and Pulido caught between competing allegations, police complaints and questions about the rights of people living under the same roof.

For Harvey, the videos have become a way to document the dispute publicly while he awaits the next legal development.

Pelosi Blasts Biden Allies Who Hid His Decline While Claiming She Was Startled
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Pelosi Blasts Biden Allies Who Hid His Decline While Claiming She Was Startled

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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is now criticizing unnamed allies of former President Joe Biden who, she says, knew about concerns surrounding his condition before the 2024 election campaign reached its breaking point, as reported by The New York Post.

Pelosi, 86, a California Democrat, made the remarks Tuesday at Politico’s “The California Agenda: Sacramento Summit,” where she discussed Biden’s final months in office and the Democratic Party’s decision to replace him as its presidential nominee.

Pelosi said those who were aware of Biden’s problems “should have acted upon that information” sooner.

At the same time, she maintained that she personally did not understand the extent of the former president’s difficulties until his disastrous June 27, 2024, debate against then-candidate Donald Trump.

“I do think that those who did know should have acted upon that information. Whoever knew,” she said. “There was staff saying the family knew. The family said the staff.”

Pelosi said she rarely saw Biden in person after Democrats lost control of the House in the 2022 midterm elections. According to her account, the June 2024 debate was when the seriousness of Biden’s condition became apparent to her.

“When you think of the debate and how sad that was, that’s really when we learned,” Pelosi told Politico correspondent Jonathan Martin. “I didn’t know, and I think he had his sort of ups and downs.”

Her comments, however, come amid earlier accounts suggesting Pelosi had concerns about Biden before the debate.

Author Chris Whipple wrote in his 2025 book, Uncharted, that Pelosi told a friend she was “startled by how much the president had aged” when Biden presented her with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a White House ceremony in May 2024.

“He was not the same Joe Biden,” Whipple quoted Pelosi as saying.

That account stands alongside public statements Pelosi made shortly afterward defending Biden.

In June 2024, the Wall Street Journal published a report more than three weeks before the presidential debate detailing concerns from more than 45 Republican and Democratic lawmakers and staffers.

Those individuals described Biden as speaking so softly during meetings that participants sometimes struggled to understand him. Some also said he appeared unfamiliar with policies and relied on aides to answer questions.

Pelosi responded to the Journal report on June 5, 2024, calling it a “hit piece” and saying it “ignored testimony by Democrats” while focusing on criticism from Republicans.

The debate dramatically changed the political situation. Biden’s performance against Trump prompted widespread concern among Democrats and eventually led to a revolt inside the party over his candidacy.

Pelosi also pushed back Tuesday against accounts portraying her as the central figure who forced Biden out of the presidential race.

“I only said to President Biden, ‘I’ve come to question the polling that you have and how your campaign is being conducted,’” Pelosi said. “… Because, at that point, 72% of the American people didn’t think he should run.”

She said she encouraged Biden to undergo some form of cognitive examination and make the results public to reassure voters that he could “serve the next term.”

Pelosi has previously denied directly telling Biden to withdraw and has also denied making calls to Democratic lawmakers who later urged him to abandon his reelection campaign.

Her public position became increasingly difficult to ignore, however, after a July 10, 2024, appearance on “Morning Joe.” Asked whether Biden should remain in the race, Pelosi declined to give him an outright endorsement.

“It’s up to the president to decide if he is going to run. We’re all encouraging him to make that decision because time is running short,” she said at the time.

Pelosi and Biden, both longtime Catholic Democrats, have since maintained a strained relationship following the Democratic effort that ultimately ended Biden’s campaign.

Biden later announced that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer that had spread to his bones. Former First Lady Jill Biden subsequently said she would not have advised her husband to seek a second term.

Pelosi’s latest comments again raise questions about what senior Democrats knew about Biden’s condition, when they knew it, and why voters were not given a clearer picture before the 2024 election.

For Democrats who spent much of the campaign insisting concerns about Biden were exaggerated, that remains an uncomfortable question.

John Kennedy’s Savage Jab Leaves Kamala Harris Looking Desperate [WATCH]
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John Kennedy’s Savage Jab Leaves Kamala Harris Looking Desperate [WATCH]

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Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana took aim at former Vice President Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party’s growing socialist wing Monday night, giving Democratic Socialists of America members a new nickname that quickly spread across social media, as reported by The New York Post.

During an interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity, Kennedy questioned Harris’ political relevance following her defeat to President Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election.

He also mocked Harris for seeking closer ties with progressive activists and politicians as speculation continues about a possible 2028 presidential campaign.

“No disrespect, but Vice President Harris is no longer relevant. She had her shot, and she missed,” the senator told Hannity.

Kennedy then delivered his newest nickname for members of the Democratic Socialists of America, combining the name of the athletic apparel company Lululemon with Vladimir Lenin, the Russian revolutionary who founded the Soviet Union.

“She can cozy up to the ‘Lulu Lenins’ all she wants to,” Kennedy quipped.

The phrase quickly gained attention online, with supporters and even at least one self-described DSA member embracing the nickname.

One social media user joked, “As much as I like my Lululemons, whoever wrote Lulu Lenin into Senator Kennedy’s talking points deserves a Pulitzer.”

Another wrote, “New Sen. Kennedy banger just dropped: ‘Lulu Lenins.”

A self-described DSA member also conceded that the term was catchy, referring to themselves as a “Proud Lulu Lenin.”

Kennedy’s comments came as Harris has continued to leave open the possibility of another presidential campaign.

Harris previously said she is “thinking about” running for president in 2028, keeping speculation alive about whether she intends to seek the Democratic nomination again.

At the same time, Harris has reportedly been building relationships with some of the Democratic Party’s more prominent progressive figures.

Among them is New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America.

Harris and Mamdani recently held an extended private telephone conversation, according to reports.

Mamdani has emerged as one of the most prominent figures associated with the Democratic socialist movement.

Kennedy’s remarks reflect his longstanding willingness to use humor when criticizing socialism and the political left.

The Louisiana Republican, 74, has frequently used colorful language and jokes to attack socialist economic policies and Democratic politicians.

His latest nickname follows a July Fox News appearance in which Kennedy discussed countries that had attempted socialism and failed.

During that interview, he compared the length of the list to “King Kong’s genitalia.”

Kennedy also made headlines in February while discussing anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement protesters.

He said some of them gave off what he described as an “I’ve got a freezer full of body parts in my basement” vibe.

Following criticism of that remark, Kennedy addressed the issue on social media and drew a distinction between controversial political expression and violence.

“They’re allowed to be deeply weird — but they’re NOT allowed to be violent,” Kennedy wrote on X.

The senator’s latest comments come as the Democratic Party continues to debate the influence of its socialist and progressive factions.

DSA-backed candidates and politicians have gained attention in several parts of the country, while more traditional Democrats have faced pressure to respond to the movement’s growing influence.

For Harris, the question of whether she will seek the presidency again remains unresolved.

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Her comments about potentially running in 2028 have kept her name in national political discussions, even as Democrats consider the direction of the party following the 2024 election.

Kennedy, meanwhile, appears content to keep criticizing the Democratic left in the manner that has become familiar to his supporters: sharp political attacks mixed with one-liners designed to get attention.

This time, “Lulu Lenins” appears to have accomplished exactly that.


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