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Michigan Dem Abdul El-Sayed Repeatedly Melts Down on Live TV as Jesse Watters Asks Basic Questions [WATCH]
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Michigan Dem Abdul El-Sayed Repeatedly Melts Down on Live TV as Jesse Watters Asks Basic Questions [WATCH]

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Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El Sayed walked into a bruising prime-time interview Monday and found Fox News host Jesse Watters waiting with a long list of questions.

The progressive candidate was pressed on Sharia law, wealth taxes, socialized medicine, Iran, women’s sports, reparations, and his record of incendiary rhetoric.

The fiery exchange came as El Sayed battles former Republican congressman Mike Rogers in a high-stakes Michigan Senate contest.

The race offers voters a stark choice between Rogers and a Democrat carrying a policy agenda firmly rooted in the progressive left.

Watters confronted El Sayed about his adherence to Sharia law and past comments connecting attempts to eliminate it with White supremacy.

Vice President JD Vance has also hammered the candidate over those remarks, arguing that El Sayed represents a Democratic Party far removed from its old working-class image.

“Nobody is trying to push Sharia law on anyone else, just like I hope nobody is trying to push Canon law on anybody else, because we live in an America where you should have the freedom of your religion,” El Sayed told Watters.

He also said he would “never” force his religious beliefs on another person.

El Sayed then claimed the Trump administration had singled him out because he is Muslim.

“There’s statistical evidence that the president and the vice president like to target me simply as a function of my faith,” he said, offering a familiar progressive pivot from policy scrutiny to accusations of targeted mistreatment.

The Democrat also attacked Alabama Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville over legislation intended to prevent foreign nationals who advocate Sharia law from entering the United States.

Those proposals include the No Sharia Act and the Preserving a Sharia Free America Act, measures aimed at protecting American constitutional government.

Watters soon turned to El Sayed’s call for dramatically higher taxes on wealthy Americans.

During a podcast appearance, the candidate said, “I also think we got to start taxing wealth for people who now have over $100 million. I mean at that point like what are gonna even do with more money?”

Watters delivered the obvious answer that millions of Americans would probably give.

“What are you going to do with more money? Whatever I want!” he said, rejecting the notion that politicians should decide when a citizen has earned enough and may surrender the rest to Washington.

El Sayed has repeatedly denounced “the 1%” and portrayed wealthy Americans as a corrupting force in politics.

He argued that confiscating more private wealth would improve roads, schools, and other public services, as if government’s habitual spending failures could be cured by handing it another mountain of cash.

“The question ultimately is, ‘Do you want to drive on good roads, or would you rather have a billionaire make a second billion?’ That’s what Mike Rogers wants. That’s what Donald Trump wants. Apparently, that’s what you want. I think the people in Michigan want something different,” El Sayed said.

That populist pitch comes with an inconvenient detail.

El Sayed and his wife reported $686,069 in income during 2025, putting their household among Michigan’s highest earners and proving once again that socialist flavored lectures often sound best from a very comfortable financial perch.

El Sayed accused Watters of “defending billionaires,” but the host pushed back with a defense of basic property rights.

“No, I just think I have the right to the fruits of my own labor. That’s America. It’s not communist what you’re talking about.”

The candidate insisted billionaires could easily absorb his proposed tax burden.

“If we tax you at 7%, you’re still going to make what? A cool $30 million off your billion dollars? I think that’s okay; they’re going to be okay, Jesse,” he said.

El Sayed also attacked Rogers as a “beta” male who “thinks he is running against Hasan Piker.”

He accused the Republican of avoiding interviews, although El Sayed appeared noticeably less eager when Watters raised biological men competing in women’s sports and his previous description of the NFL as racist.

The Democrat further argued that considering reparations for Black Americans “shouldn’t be a crazy thing.”

He also criticized American involvement in conflicts “we don’t know how to get out of,” citing the war with Iran while presenting himself as the candidate who would challenge Washington’s foreign policy establishment.

Michigan voters now have a clear look at the agenda before them.

El Sayed is offering wealth redistribution, socialized health care, reparations discussions, progressive cultural politics, and complaints that tough questions amount to religious targeting, while Rogers is positioning himself as the barrier against that leftward march.

 

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Massive Illegal Python Stuns Families on Crowded Coney Island Boardwalk
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Massive Illegal Python Stuns Families on Crowded Coney Island Boardwalk

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A routine beach day turned into a reptile spectacle when families spotted a man carrying a massive snake along the crowded Coney Island boardwalk.

Children and other curious visitors gathered nearby as the animal was displayed in one of New York City’s busiest recreation areas, as reported by Fox Weather.

Authorities said the man was showing off an illegal Burmese python near Riegelmann Boardwalk earlier this summer.

The bizarre scene quickly drew attention, because apparently a giant constrictor was not enough reason for some bystanders to keep their distance.

An officer with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation noticed the growing crowd surrounding the handler.

Officials said small children were among those standing around the man as he controlled the enormous python.

The man also had a smaller ball python wrapped around his neck, adding another reptile to the public display.

The combination created an obvious safety concern in a place packed with families, tourists, joggers, vendors, and beach visitors.

When questioned by the environmental conservation officer, the man acknowledged that the larger animal belonged to him.

He also confirmed that it was a Burmese python, a species New York officials classify as dangerous and illegal to possess.

That admission made the enforcement decision fairly straightforward. Authorities ticketed the man for illegal possession, confiscated the python, and removed it from the boardwalk before the spectacle could become something far more serious.

The snake was transferred to the Nassau County SPCA following the seizure. Officers were photographed holding the huge python, providing a striking look at the size of the animal that had been carried through the public area.

Burmese pythons are native to Southeast Asia and rank among the largest snakes in the world.

Their strength and size make them potentially hazardous, particularly when handled around people who have no training or understanding of the risks involved.

New York environmental officials also warned about the ecological consequences if such an animal escapes or is deliberately released.

Burmese pythons introduced into an unsuitable environment can prey on native wildlife and disrupt existing animal populations.

South Florida has already provided a grim lesson in what happens when the species becomes established.

Burmese pythons have spread through the Everglades, where they are considered a severely damaging invasive species and have devastated native wildlife.

Florida authorities have devoted substantial resources to locating and removing the snakes from public lands.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has even trained dogs to detect pythons as officials work to contain a problem created by irresponsible ownership and release.

The Coney Island seizure was not the first time officials encountered an illegal animal being used on the famous boardwalk.

In August 2023, authorities confiscated a wallaby from a man who was reportedly charging people to pose for photographs with it.

That earlier incident suggested an ongoing temptation to turn exotic animals into quick cash attractions.

It also demonstrated why enforcement is necessary, since crowded public spaces are not private zoos and random handlers are not a substitute for trained professionals.

Snake encounters have also generated attention elsewhere in the country.

Video from Thousand Oaks, California, recently showed two large rattlesnakes twisting around each other near a storm drain in what looked like an aggressive reptile tango.

Wild snakes appearing in their natural range are one matter, but carrying a prohibited python through a packed New York boardwalk is something else entirely.

Families expecting sand, surf, and perhaps an overpriced snack instead found themselves standing feet away from a massive constrictor.

The officer’s intervention ended the display without any reported injuries, while the owner walked away with a ticket and without his python.

It was a sensible conclusion to an incident that could have produced a much uglier headline had the snake escaped his control.

Donald Trump Storms to Yet Another Golf Tournament Victory at His Own Club
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Donald Trump Storms to Yet Another Golf Tournament Victory at His Own Club

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President Donald Trump added another golf victory to his record this week, winning the annual Caddies’ Day tournament at Trump National Westchester in Briarcliff Manor, New York, as reported by Page Six.

The victory came only days after Trump won both the senior and super senior divisions of the club championship at his Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in New Jersey.

The Westchester tournament pairs club members with caddies for an 18-hole competition. In Trump’s case, the president teamed up with caddies from his Westchester club and finished with the lowest score.

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The exact score posted by Trump’s team on the 7,300-yard, par-72 Jim Fazio-designed course was not immediately clear.

Trump also attended an event honoring the club’s caddies after the tournament. According to a source familiar with the event, the president gave the caddying staff a $25,000 bonus to divide among them.

A caddy shack insider said, “There’s a lot of anti-Trump stuff out there [in the country], but the staff loves him.”

The latest victory adds to Trump’s long-running involvement with golf and his claims about his record at his own courses.

Trump previously won both the senior and super senior age categories at the Bedminster club championship on Aug. 2.

Following that event, Trump celebrated the result on social media while pointing out that his responsibilities as president leave him with limited time to practice.

“I won with a score of 70, and am so honored in that, unlike the rest of the field, I’m given very little time to practice, because I’m focused on many other things. It’s called TALENT, and I have it, and they don’t!”

Trump now claims to have won 40 club championships at his golf properties.

His latest reported victory took place at Trump National Westchester, one of the president’s golf properties in New York. The course is located in Briarcliff Manor and was designed by Jim Fazio.

Trump’s participation in the caddies’ day event also put the president in a setting where he could interact directly with the staff working at his club.

The $25,000 bonus was reportedly split among the caddies, adding a financial component to Trump’s appearance at the post-tournament event.

The president’s relationship with the employees at his golf properties has also become part of the story surrounding his latest victory.

The Westchester result follows a busy period for Trump on the golf course. His Aug. 2 performance at Bedminster produced victories in two senior age categories, and his latest performance at Westchester gives him another tournament win at one of his properties.

The White House was asked to respond to Trump’s victory at Trump National Westchester.

White House assistant press secretary Olivia Wales confirmed the result, saying, “Fact check: true. President Trump is a winner.”

The latest golf result comes as Trump continues to balance his duties as president with his longstanding interest in the sport.

While his golf schedule has frequently attracted attention, Trump has continued to compete in tournaments at his own clubs when his schedule allows.

The Westchester tournament was specifically organized around caddies and members playing together, making Trump’s participation different from a conventional club championship.

Rather than competing alone, he partnered with caddies during the 18-hole event.

The tournament’s final team score was not disclosed in the report, but Trump was said to have recorded the lowest score among the teams competing.

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The president’s  40 club championships span his various golf properties. His clubs include courses in the United States and overseas, and Trump has frequently spoken publicly about his golf accomplishments.

The latest win gives Trump another title to add to that record, just weeks after his Bedminster victory.

For the staff at Trump National Westchester, the tournament also provided an opportunity to celebrate the caddies and recognize their work.

Trump’s $25,000 contribution gave the event an additional boost and was welcomed by employees, according to the source familiar with the event.

The Westchester victory has not yet included a publicly released score, leaving the exact number of strokes for Trump’s winning team unclear.

What is clear, according to the White House, is that the president finished atop the tournament standings.

With another club tournament reportedly in the books, Trump has continued a pattern that has followed him throughout his years as a golf club owner: competing at his own properties while maintaining a prominent presence on the courses.

And according to the White House, the latest result is straightforward.

“Fact check: true. President Trump is a winner.”

Massive Garbage Mountain Buries Homes, Claiming at Least 30 Lives as Desperate Search Continues [WATCH]
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Massive Garbage Mountain Buries Homes, Claiming at Least 30 Lives as Desperate Search Continues [WATCH]

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A towering heap of garbage collapsed onto homes in Guinea on Sunday, killing at least 30 people and leaving rescuers searching through dangerous debris for possible survivors. The disaster struck communities beside the largest open-air landfill in the capital city of Conakry, as reported by Fox News.

The landslide occurred at the Dar Es Salam waste dump after heavy overnight rainfall soaked the sprawling mountain of refuse.

The immense weight then shifted downhill, crushing shacks and trapping victims beneath layers of garbage, mud, and wreckage.

Guinea News reported that a three-story building beneath the waste collapsed under the pressure.

Several surrounding homes were also destroyed as the debris swept through an area where families had continued living despite repeated concerns about the landfill.

Authorities said at least six people suffered serious injuries. Emergency crews, residents, and volunteers joined the search, using an excavator and other equipment to dig through the unstable mound while looking for anyone still alive.

Images from the scene showed rescuers standing across an enormous field of refuse as heavy machinery clawed through the wreckage.

The hazardous conditions complicated every movement, since additional sections of saturated garbage could shift without warning.

The Associated Press reported that officials had already planned to close the landfill on Sunday because of its dangerous condition.

Lt. Col. Baldé Mamadou Bailo, the sanitation officer for the military engineering battalion, said warnings had been issued before the collapse.

Those warnings now carry a grim weight. Authorities recognized that the site posed a serious threat, yet the disaster arrived before the planned closure could protect the families who remained within reach of the towering garbage pile.

Residents near the dump had received eviction notices and were ordered to leave as a precaution, according to the Associated Press.

Even so, reports indicated that many people remained near the site when the garbage mountain gave way.

The reasons some residents stayed were not immediately detailed. What is clear is that the warnings, notices, and scheduled closure failed to prevent a devastating death toll at a landfill whose hazards were hardly a secret.

Dienabou Touré, Guinea’s minister of territorial administration and decentralization, visited the scene as rescue efforts continued.

“We will ensure that the remaining families are relocated elsewhere,” Touré said, according to the Associated Press.

Relocation has now become an urgent matter rather than another item waiting on an official agenda.

Families still living near the dump face an obvious threat while the rainy conditions continue to make the unstable waste even more dangerous.

The Dar Es Salam landfill had experienced deadly trouble before. Reuters reported that torrential rainfall triggered a mudslide there in 2017, killing at least eight people and raising serious concerns about the safety of nearby communities.

That earlier tragedy should have left no doubt about the risks surrounding the site.

Nearly a decade later, another collapse has produced an even larger death toll, along with painful questions about why residents remained exposed to a known danger.

Rescue teams continued searching for victims as officials assessed the destruction. With homes buried and the debris field still unstable, authorities had not determined how many people might remain missing beneath the garbage.

The catastrophe has left Conakry confronting both an immediate rescue operation and a larger public safety failure.

For the families waiting for news, however, the urgent concern remains whether anyone else can be pulled alive from the wreckage.

Woman, 37, Convicted After Posing as Child and Living with Foster Family [WATCH]
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Woman, 37, Convicted After Posing as Child and Living with Foster Family [WATCH]

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A Brazilian woman has been convicted after authorities said she spent more than a year living with a foster family while pretending to be a child. The bizarre deception unraveled when her real identity and age finally came to light, as reported by Fox News.

Amanda Maria Souza de Oliveira is actually 37 years old, according to officials.

The Court of Justice of Santa Catarina convicted her Thursday of fraud and false identity following proceedings that exposed the extraordinary extent of the charade.

The foster family welcomed Oliveira into its home and treated her as a daughter for 14 months. She had reportedly claimed that she was a child fleeing abuse, a story that helped her gain the family’s trust and care.

Authorities said Oliveira later admitted that both her identity and age had been fabricated. What appeared to the family to be a vulnerable child was, in reality, a grown woman carrying out an astonishing deception.

The case may have lasted 14 months inside that particular home, but the broader act reportedly went on far longer.

The Washington Post reported that Oliveira had falsely lived as a child for 15 years as part of an “elaborate fraud.”

She reportedly used a high-pitched and childlike voice to make the performance more believable. Oliveira also told people that she had been forced to take hormones, which supposedly explained why she appeared older than the age she claimed.

The court sentenced Oliveira to one year, six months, and 10 days in prison. She also received four months and 18 days of detention for the offenses tied to her false identity and fraudulent conduct.

One of her attorneys, Lúcio Sousa, argued that the scheme was how Oliveira “survived.”

The defense presented her difficult history as an explanation for the deception, though the court still found that her conduct crossed the legal line.

Before the verdict, Sousa said, “She admits that she invented an identity.” That admission placed the central issue beyond much dispute, even as her legal team challenged whether the case met every required element of fraud.

“It was the way she found to survive. But she has been a vulnerable person for more than 20 years,” Sousa added while describing his client’s circumstances and defending her actions.

Sousa also said, “She has lived on the streets, and there has been no allegation that she obtained any financial advantage, or committed robbery or theft, which, in theory, means the elements of fraud have not been established.”

Oliveira acknowledged deceiving those around her, saying, “Of course, I deceived people, I lied.” She then insisted, “But I didn’t intend to scam anyone.”

Her explanation focused on an emotional desire to receive the affection and protection she said had been missing from her own childhood.

That claim offered a motive, but it did not erase the fact that a family had been misled for more than a year.

“There was a certain void in me, a need to have that kind of care, so I always sought it out,” Oliveira said.

Her statement suggested she repeatedly pursued childlike treatment as a response to that claimed emotional absence.

The case presents a rare and deeply unsettling example of false identity fraud. A family believed it was protecting a child from abuse, only to discover that the person living under its roof was an adult with a long-established pattern of deception.

After the conviction, Sousa said in an Instagram statement that the defense would “pursue all appropriate legal measures and appeals before the higher courts.”

Oliveira may continue fighting the ruling, but the Santa Catarina court has already delivered its judgment on the elaborate masquerade.

“Not Organic in Any Way”: Rep. Luna Blasts DSA’s Rise as Outside Money Operation [WATCH]
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“Not Organic in Any Way”: Rep. Luna Blasts DSA’s Rise as Outside Money Operation [WATCH]

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Rep. Anna Paulina Luna weighed in on the Democratic Socialists of America and its growing influence within the Democratic Party during an appearance on “Sunday Morning Futures” with guest host Jason Chaffetz, as reported by the Gateway Pundit.

Luna focused much of her discussion on the financial backing behind organizations associated with the Democratic Socialists of America, arguing that the movement’s growth should not simply be viewed as a grassroots development.

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“There are a lot of people that say, oh my goodness, look at the organic nature of what’s going on here. Look at these Democrats and Socialists,” Chaffetz said.

“What do you see?” Chaffetz asked.

Luna pointed to an investigation announced earlier this year by the Department of Justice involving Neville Roy Singham, a businessman she said is living in China.

“Look, that cannot be farther from the truth. In fact, earlier this year, the Department of Justice announced that they have a full-fledged investigation and are convening a grand jury on an individual named Neville Roy Singham, who is a tycoon that is currently living in China, that’s been funneling over $780 million Jason, that’s a big number, into various political organizations, ‘grassroots organizations,’ that are ultimately working hand-in-hand with the Democrat Socialists,” Luna explained.

Luna also discussed Singham’s political views as part of her argument that the financial networks surrounding the movement deserve greater scrutiny.

“I’d like to remind the viewers that Neville Singham is a devout and proclaimed Marxist and Socialist, and so this is not organic in any way shape or form,” Luna warned.

She then turned to the political goals of the DSA, including its position on the Senate and economic policy.

“One of the main platforms for the DSA is indeed, not just to literally redistribute wealth, but also to, they want to abolish the Senate,” Luna explained.

Luna further argued that the organization’s platform has ties to the Chinese Communist Party.

“The DSA platform works hand-in-hand with the Communist Chinese Party,” Luna warned.

“This is not organic by any way, shape, or form,” Luna continued.

The Florida Republican also discussed the political landscape in her home state and the gubernatorial race involving Republican Byron Donalds and Democrat David Jolly.

“I think Florida in general wants common sense, and I think Byron Donalds especially bringing out the governor’s down-ballot race against contrasting with David Jolly. I think that we are actually in very good shape,” Luna said.

Luna also criticized what she described as anti-white rhetoric and antisemitic comments associated with some DSA nominees.

“The DSA platform is also very much so anti-white rhetoric and racist. We have their nominees, for example, in New York, that may not just anti-white, but also antisemitic comments, and this is somehow supposed to be socially acceptable,” Luna explained.

Her broader warning concerned the direction of the Democratic Party and the role of outside organizations in Democratic primary contests.

“I think nationally what we are seeing and what everyone needs to pay attention to is there is no such thing as a moderate Democrat. As you saw in these Democrat primaries, the moderate Democrats are being poached by organizations like DSA and the funding mechanisms behind it are 100 percent China,” Luna warned.

Luna’s comments come as Democrats and Democratic-aligned groups continue to debate the direction of the party and the influence of socialist organizations in electoral politics.

Her remarks centered on whether the recent growth of the Democratic Socialists of America represents an independently driven grassroots movement or one supported by significant outside financial networks.

The Department of Justice investigation and grand jury referenced by Luna were central to her argument about the money flowing through political organizations.

She also connected the issue to broader debates over the DSA’s policy positions, including its stated opposition to the Senate and its approach to wealth redistribution.

For Republicans such as Luna, the growing visibility of DSA-backed candidates and organizations represents an important issue heading into upcoming elections.

Her remarks urged viewers to look beyond campaign labels and examine the organizations, money, and political objectives behind candidates seeking office.

Chris Van Hollen Ignites 2028 Mockery, Then Makes DSA Disaster Even Worse [WATCH]
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Chris Van Hollen Ignites 2028 Mockery, Then Makes DSA Disaster Even Worse [WATCH]

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The Democratic Party already has a crowded field of potential 2028 presidential hopefuls, although the word hopeful may be doing heroic work.

The emerging roster looks less like a political powerhouse and more like a reunion for failed policies, inflated egos, and national punchlines, as reported by Red State.

California Governor Gavin “Hairgel” Newsom remains eager to export his California record to the rest of America. Former Vice President Kamala Harris, forever burdened by the border crisis she supposedly never owned, also continues hovering around the conversation.

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has likewise generated presidential chatter, fueled by her national profile and relentless appetite for attention.

Now Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland appears ready to join this festival of failure.

Van Hollen told Meet the Press anchor Kristen Welker that he has been considering a 2028 campaign.

He cited visits to New Hampshire, mentioned an invitation to Iowa, and admitted he was “kicking the tires” while “testing the waters.”

Those are not casual destinations for politicians entertaining White House dreams.

New Hampshire and Iowa have long served as magnets for ambitious candidates hoping that voters will mistake frequent travel and rehearsed talking points for presidential stature.

Van Hollen, however, enters this discussion with an obvious problem.

Outside Washington political circles, he lacks the broad national profile, signature accomplishment, and compelling personality normally expected from someone plotting a path to the Oval Office.

His most memorable recent moment was his enthusiastic advocacy for “Maryland Man” Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

That spectacle produced photographs and political baggage that Republicans would gladly feature in advertisements from the first primary contest through Election Day.

Welker then handed Van Hollen another opportunity to show voters exactly where he stands.

She asked whether he would accept an endorsement from the Democratic Socialists of America, a question that should not be complicated for anyone seeking the presidency.

Instead of delivering a clear rejection, Van Hollen stumbled into an answer that exposed the ideological trap facing today’s Democratic Party.

Its leaders want socialist activists, socialist energy, and socialist votes, but they become remarkably shy when asked to admit the relationship publicly.

“I’m not going to reject an endorsement by certain individuals at the DSA,” Van Hollen said, while also insisting that he was not seeking the organization’s endorsement.

That is the familiar Washington game of trying to welcome political support without accepting responsibility for what the supporters believe.

The distinction is not convincing. If Van Hollen believes the Democratic Socialists of America deserves a place inside his party and would accept support from its members, voters are entitled to judge him by that company.

According to its platform, the organization seeks sweeping changes to America’s political and economic order.

A presidential candidate unwilling to draw a firm boundary against that agenda should expect serious questions about his judgment, principles, and willingness to defend the nation’s constitutional system.

The reaction on X was predictably brutal, with users mocking the senator’s presidential aspirations and questioning what constituency was supposedly demanding a Van Hollen campaign.

Even among Democrats, it is difficult to identify the excited movement waiting to propel him through a competitive national primary.

Van Hollen appears unlikely to crack one percent in a serious 2028 field. He combines minimal national appeal with the personality of a wet blanket, which is not exactly the formula for inspiring millions of primary voters.

His congressional record also offers little evidence of a defining achievement that would justify a presidential bid.

Voters are left wondering what Van Hollen has accomplished beyond becoming famous for defending the wrong cause and fumbling an easy question about socialists.

A Van Hollen nomination would be an extraordinary gift to Republicans, though Democrats are unlikely to become quite that generous.

If he enters the race, he could find himself competing with Representative Ro Khanna for the title of “worst primary performers.”

President Donald Trump is pressing forward with his “Golden Age” agenda while Democrats search for someone capable of leading their fractured coalition.

If Chris Van Hollen is the answer they produce, Republicans may want to send a thank-you card.

Democrats Fear James Talarico Lacks Black Voter Firepower to Capture Texas Senate Seat [WATCH]
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Democrats Fear James Talarico Lacks Black Voter Firepower to Capture Texas Senate Seat [WATCH]

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Democrats are sounding alarms over whether James Talarico can assemble the support needed to capture a Texas Senate seat, with party figures openly questioning his standing among black voters.

The concern strikes at the core of the Democratic plan to flip a state that has long favored Republicans, as reported by The Daily Caller.

Ashley Etienne, who previously served as communications director for former Vice President Kamala Harris, delivered the warning Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press.”

She said Democrats have reasons for encouragement, but their path remains narrow and heavily dependent upon black turnout.

“Listen, my home state of Texas, we feel incredibly encouraged for two reasons,” Etienne told host Kristen Welker.

“But the challenge is: the only way you win the state of Texas as a Democrat is if you overperform with Black voters.”

Etienne said Democratic operatives and elected officials in Texas are not seeing the enthusiasm they need.

“I just came back from Houston last night, meeting with operatives on the ground and state elected officials. They are concerned that there’s mild enthusiasm among Black voters and that this $25 million that Talarico promised he was going to spend over a month ago has yet to start to flow,” she continued.

“The investments aren’t there yet. And then you couple that with the fact that Elon Musk said he’s going to spend nearly $200 million on these races, and Texas is a huge target for that.”

That combination presents an obvious problem for Democrats trying to break the Republican hold on statewide office.

Money may not buy voter enthusiasm, but failing to spend promised money certainly does not inspire confidence in a campaign already struggling to unite its own base.

“And you’ve got a problem with black voters in Texas: you’ve got 34% of black men voting for Donald Trump. So if you’re going to wait until Labor Day to start campaigning with black voters, you’re playing to lose.”

Etienne’s remarks followed similar concerns from Democratic Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett, whom Talarico defeated in the March 3, 2026, Senate primary. Talarico won 52.4 percent of the vote, while Crockett received 46.2 percent.

Crockett, now serving out the remainder of her House term, has also questioned whether black voters are energized by Talarico’s candidacy.

“I personally don’t feel like the excitement necessarily exists within the black community right now, like I don’t feel like they’re excited, right?” Crockett said Friday on the “Front Page” podcast.

The comments expose a Democratic coalition that remains far from settled after a bruising primary fight.

Talarico may have collected the nomination, but Crockett’s support among black voters revealed a political weakness that cannot be waved away with campaign talking points.

The 37-year-old Texas state representative has launched an aggressive effort to improve his standing with black voters.

Crockett endorsed him one day after losing the primary, though she said in June that she did not intend to campaign for him.

Talarico announced a $25 million voter turnout operation aimed at black communities in July as he attempted to bring Crockett’s supporters into his column.

The announcement came as he faced pointed and tense questions from black voters during a July 20 town hall in Houston.

Primary results illustrate the scale of his challenge. Crockett defeated Talarico in counties containing Dallas, Fort Worth, and Houston, each of which includes a substantial black population, and she carried nearly every East Texas county where the Democratic electorate is predominantly black.

Her advantage was especially overwhelming in Houston-centered Harris County. Crockett received 86 percent of the vote in heavily black precincts, while Talarico won predominantly white precincts by roughly a three-to-one margin.

Talarico now faces Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. Recent polling places the candidates within the margin of error, and Decision Desk HQ has classified the race as a toss-up.

For Democrats, the arithmetic is unforgiving.

If Talarico cannot energize black voters while Paxton consolidates Republicans and Elon Musk pours resources into Texas, the party’s latest dream of turning the Lone Star State blue could collide with reality once again.

Brandon Gill Demands Court Test of Fauci Autopen Pardon as Accountability Fight Explodes [WATCH]
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Brandon Gill Demands Court Test of Fauci Autopen Pardon as Accountability Fight Explodes [WATCH]

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Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, said Sunday that the legality of presidential pardons signed with an autopen should be tested in court, raising questions about the pardon granted to Dr. Anthony Fauci and whether the president personally authorized it, as reported by the Gateway Pundit.

Gill discussed the issue during an appearance on “Sunday Morning Futures” with guest host Jason Chaffetz.

The conversation focused on Fauci, former government officials involved in the federal response to the COVID pandemic, and whether additional accountability efforts could follow.

Chaffetz asked Gill about others who may have been involved, including former Fauci adviser David Morens, and whether additional officials could face scrutiny.

“Well, you are exactly right. It’s not just Fauci or Morens. I think there are several other people involved here. It seems to be virtually his entire team,” Gill said.

Gill argued that Americans who questioned COVID lockdowns, the COVID vaccine, or the origins of the virus faced censorship and social consequences while government officials allegedly withheld information.

“I think the most defensive part about this is that this entire time, if any American spoke out against Covid lockdowns, against the Covid vaccine, against where or spoke openly about where Covid actually originated from, they were not only kicked off of social media, not allowed of course on left-wing media outlets, but often times were virtually shunned from civil society for saying the things that these government officials often times knew about, but were hiding from the American people,” Gill explained.

“This is as tyrannical as it possibly gets, and people’s lives were ruined with this. And these people ought to be held accountable,” Gill continued.

Gill also said he wanted additional information about who knew what within Fauci’s circle and whether other officials should face consequences.

“I’m glad that Fauci was held in contempt. I want to see this guy go to jail, and I’d like to see, learn more about who knew what in the Fauci orbit, and make sure that they are held accountable as well,” Gill said.

Chaffetz then turned to the pardon itself, questioning whether the use of an autopen should be accepted without a legal challenge.

“The reason they haven’t arrested Dr. Fauci or hasn’t been charged is because he was granted a pardon, but that pardon was done on an autopen. Is that a valid way? And why not test it?” Chaffetz asked.

“Or should we just accept the idea that autopen pardons were just legal and lawful?” he added.

Gill said the use of an autopen to issue a presidential pardon raises questions that deserve judicial review.

“No, I think most Americans, whenever they hear autopen pardon, kind of take a step back and wonder what in the world is going on in Washington? How is the President signing pardons, or who is signing pardons on the President’s behalf?” Gill asked.

He called for a court challenge to determine whether such pardons are legally valid.

“I think there is absolutely a legitimate case that we ought to test these autopen pardons. The legality of these in court. Let the courts decide that, but we ought to get, put the effort in to actually bring that forward,” Gill explained.

Gill said the broader issue was accountability within the federal government.

“The American people are so sick of, they are so sick of a lack of accountability,” Gill said.

He argued that presidential actions should not be carried out by unelected officials without clear responsibility resting with elected leadership.

“Whenever unelected bureaucrats are signing pardons on the President’s behalf, there is by definition no democratic accountability, and that has to change,” Gill continued.

The comments add to continuing questions about the use of autopen signatures for official presidential actions and whether courts may ultimately be asked to determine the legal status of pardons issued using the device.

Byron Donalds Blasts Biden’s Rampant Illegal Immigration as Measles Outbreak Culprit [WATCH]
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Byron Donalds Blasts Biden’s Rampant Illegal Immigration as Measles Outbreak Culprit [WATCH]

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Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., said Sunday that outbreaks of measles in parts of the United States were connected to what he described as “rampant illegal immigration” that occurred during the Biden administration, as reported by Breitbart.

Donalds, the Republican nominee for Florida governor, made the comments during an appearance on CBS’s “Face the Nation,” where host Margaret Brennan questioned him about vaccination policy and concerns surrounding an apparent measles outbreak in Florida.

The discussion began with health care costs and vaccination coverage before Brennan noted that much of Florida was below a 95% immunization rate for measles, which she described as the level associated with herd immunity.

She asked Donalds whether his message to Florida parents was to have their children vaccinated against measles.

Donalds instead argued that immigration enforcement was central to addressing outbreaks.

“I think that’s much more of a constructive conversation about costs and health care and trying to stabilize prices than just simply vaccinations,” Donalds said earlier in the exchange.

When Brennan returned to the vaccination question, Donalds responded, “No. Actually, my message to Floridians and, quite frankly, to Americans is, the reason why we have seen a measles outbreak in certain parts of the country is because of rampant illegal immigration into the United States from the previous administration.”

Brennan then asked, “What evidence do you have of that?”

Donalds pointed to outbreaks in several locations, including El Paso, Texas, and southwest Florida, where he lives. He said people entering the country illegally may not have followed vaccination schedules that include protection against measles, mumps, and rubella.

“Margaret, we’ve seen the outbreaks in El Paso, Texas, in southwest Florida, where I live, and many other parts where you know that you have a situation, people have come into the country illegally, have not had that vaccination schedule,” Donalds said.

He added that his comments were not directed at newer concerns some parents have raised about vaccinations for young children.

“And not the ones today on young kids, that parents do have concerns about. I’m talking about previous ones, where people weren’t even getting the measles vaccine or mumps and rubella.”

Brennan pressed Donalds on whether he wanted immigrants to be vaccinated. Donalds said immigration control should come first, arguing that the country could not absorb millions of people without considering vaccination status.

“So, the key thing is you, number one, you’ve got to control immigration into your country. You can’t have an entire segment of people, more than 10 million, come into your country without that vaccination schedule. That’s how you end up having some of these outbreaks,” he said.

The conversation then shifted back to health care costs. Donalds said he believes the cost of health care should remain a major focus for Florida voters and criticized the regulatory structure of the Affordable Care Act.

“And we have already seen that the regulatory framework of the Affordable Care Act is driving up costs on every American,” Donalds said.

When Brennan summarized his position as support for vaccinated immigrants, Donalds clarified that his primary concern was legal immigration.

“Actually, I want — I just want legal immigrants,” he said.

Brennan responded, “Uh-huh. OK.”

Donalds then added, “To be clear, I just want legal immigration with assimilation.”

His comments place immigration enforcement, vaccination policy, and health care costs together in a debate likely to remain prominent as Florida’s gubernatorial campaign moves forward.


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