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Is Fetterman's break from Democratic strategy on the shutdown principled independence or damaging his own party's leverage in negotiations?
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Nicole Hardy · Aug 17, 2026
Nebraska Senate Clash, Iowa Debate Planned
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— Sep 2, 2026
In Nebraska, the 1st Congressional District debate between Mike Flood and Chris Backemeyer remains unresolved as campaigns accuse each other of avoiding October dates, with organizers still coordinating a schedule. Separately, Sen. Pete Ricketts and independent Dan Osborn clashed at the state fair, with Ricketts casting Osborn as aligned with Democrats while Osborn framed himself as an independent willing to work across parties.
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Union Support Reaches 25-Year High Amid AI Shift
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Unions are enjoying near-record public support and a rising desire for greater influence across the workforce, underscored by a Gallup poll showing broad approval and strong backing from Democrats and independents. As artificial intelligence reshapes work, unions are pushing for guardrails and greater say in tech deployment, with some trades benefiting from data-center growth while others warn of layoffs and displacement.
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‘That’s Why I’m Proudly An Independent’: Bernie Sanders Agrees Democrats Are ‘Threat To Democracy’
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— May 19, 2025
Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders agreed with comedian Akaash Singh during a podcast on Monday that the Democratic Party is “a threat to democracy” based on its presidential primary process. Sanders ran for…
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Jon on Trump's Meme Assault on Canada & the Alternate Reality He's Constructed | The Daily Show
The Daily Show · 8.6M views · Sep 9, 2026
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Democrat Operatives Dishonestly Try To Boost ‘Independent’ Senate Candidate To Take Down Republican
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— Jul 9, 2025
Independent candidate Dan Osborn promotes himself as a centrist but has hired two veteran Democratic Party operatives to manage the treasuries for his campaign and a new political committee aimed at appealing to…
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State Treasurer Sounds Alarm About Americans’ Retirement Money ‘Lost In The Either’
Jack McGeever · 5 min · 1h
2 Dems, 1 Independent Vote for GOP Funding Measure
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— Oct 1, 2025
Three members of the Senate Democratic caucus — two Democrats and one Independent — broke ranks Tuesday by voting in favor of the Republican-backed funding measure that would have staved off a government shutdown. The…
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Pop albums have defined generations through catchy hooks, emotional depth, and massive cultural moments. From Thriller's record-breaking sales to modern streaming giants, these records shaped the sound of popular music. Vote for your favorites to rank them.
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Manchin Switches From Democrat to Independent
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— May 31, 2024
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) is now an independent. Manchin made it official Friday and posted it on X, formerly Twitter. “My commitment to do everything I can to bring our country together has led me to register as an…
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US plans $4 million for European right-wing media as leaders warn of interference
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— Aug 31, 2026
The Trump administration is planning to devote at least $25 million to European conservative civil society initiatives, including $4 million to support right‑wing media across Europe and additional funds to document democratic backsliding and build a network of independent journalists. Officials say the aim is to strengthen transatlantic ties and promote free expression, but European leaders warn the funding could interfere in domestic politics and risk heightening tensions as European elections approach.
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If Europeans want more right-wing voices in their media, they'll vote for it. This isn't our call to make.
RFK Jr. Announces Presidential Run As Independent Candidate
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— Oct 9, 2023
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced he is vying for the presidential nomination as an independent candidate, not as a Democrat. While giving his speech Monday outside of the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia…
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Independent Voters Back Congressional Democrats By Landslide 22-Point Margin, New Poll Shows
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— Jan 22, 2026
Republicans are bleeding support among independent voters ahead of November’s midterm elections, according to new polling. An Emerson College Polling national survey released Thursday found that congressional Democrats…
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Freen Sarocha Fans Rave Over Stylish New Look
The post from Solenn Entertainment sharing Freen Sarocha's polished outfit receives near-universal praise from the FreenBecky/GIRLFREEN fandom, with fans highlighting her appearance, hair, and vibe using terms like 'gorgeous' and 'queen'. No meaningful criticism or debate appears in replies or quotes.
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Poll Reveals Which Party Independents Say Is the ‘Bigger Threat to Democracy’
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— Nov 1, 2021
A new poll reveals that more Independents believe the Democratic Party is a “bigger threat” to democracy than the Republican Party. In a new NPR/Marist poll , respondents were asked, “In general, which party do you…
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Eric Adams Ditches Dem Primary To Seek Reelection As Independent
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— Apr 3, 2025
Democratic New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Thursday that he would seek reelection as an independent candidate in his city’s 2025 mayoral race. Adams said in a video announcement that there is not “a liberal or…
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Kyrsten Sinema Lays Out Unorthodox ‘Path to Victory’ in Swing-State Arizona
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— Sep 25, 2023
Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona argued her “path to victory” to reclaim her Senate seat in 2024 would be to garner more support from Republicans than Democrats and win the majority of independent voters…
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Fetterman Vows to be ‘Independent Voice in the Democratic Party’
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— Sep 29, 2025
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman (D) says he will remain a Democrat, stating, “No, I’m not going to switch.” Fetterman plans to remain a Democrat despite not agreeing with the threats by Democratic leaders to shut down…
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‘Unconscionable’: House Dems Block American Energy Independence from Russia Act
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— Mar 17, 2022
A bill that would restart the Keystone XL Pipeline project as a first step to ensuring America’s energy independence amid skyrocketing fuel prices was kicked back into committee Wednesday by House Democrats. President…
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State Treasurer Sounds Alarm About Americans’ Retirement Money ‘Lost In The Either’
More than $1 billion in retirement checks owed to Americans are sitting unclaimed as state financial officials push President Donald Trump to overhaul how the government handles the lost money, North Dakota Treasurer Tom Beadle told the Daily Caller News Foundation.
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Hobbs Names Giles to Joint Ticket
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— Aug 9, 2026
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has tapped former Mesa mayor John Giles, now an independent after decades as a Republican, to be her running mate in the 2026 election, signaling a bipartisan bid to appeal to Republicans and conservative independents. Giles has positioned himself as a centrist who has criticized the GOP and supported Democrats, including Harris, as Hobbs faces a competitive race against Republican Andy Biggs.
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Some souls shipped late. Twelve questions to find the decade yours was actually manufactured in.
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Bernie Sanders Warns Democrat Party May Not Survive
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— Nov 3, 2025
Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders warned on The New York Times’ “The Opinions” podcast Monday that the Democratic Party’s survival is not guaranteed. The Democratic Party’s favorability stands at just 33.4%…
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Trump Clobbers Kamala Harris With Independents In Head-To-Head Matchup, Poll Reveals
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— Jul 25, 2024
Former President Donald Trump is dominating among Independents in a head-to-head matchup against Vice President Kamala Harris, a poll released Thursday reveals. Democratic lawmakers, political figures and donors threw…
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Joe Manchin Leaves Democratic Party
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— May 31, 2024
Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia announced Friday that he was leaving the Democratic Party and registering as an independent. Manchin announced in November that he would not be seeking re-election for his senate seat…
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Democratic Mayor Announces Gubernatorial Run, Ditches His Party
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— Dec 4, 2024
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a longtime Democrat, announced Wednesday that he is launching an independent bid for the governor’s mansion in Michigan. Duggan announced his gubernatorial bid on Wednesday in a video…
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White House Weighs Using Defense Production Act To Expand Oil Refining, Report Says
Simon August · 3 min · 18h
New Poll Reveals Which Politicians Democrats Prefer Over Santa Claus
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— Dec 28, 2025
Democrats favor Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Vice President Kamala Harris over both a selection of other prominent Democrats and even Santa Claus, according to a JL Partners poll for the Daily Mail…
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Bill Maher Spars With Actor Over Whether ‘Democrats Have Gone Too Far Left’
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— Nov 17, 2025
Comedian Bill Maher sparred with actor Patton Oswalt on “Club Random” Monday over whether the Democratic Party has become excessively left-wing in recent years. Even among Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents…
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‘The Hypocrisy Is The Point’: Kyrsten Sinema Is Having The Last Laugh On The Filibuster
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— Mar 16, 2025
Former Independent Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, who was previously a Democrat, is having the last laugh about her former Democratic colleagues’ attempts to end the filibuster. Sinema torched several far-left…
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EXCLUSIVE: Democrat Senate Candidate Leaves Party To Put ‘Our Country First’
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— Apr 2, 2026
Virginia Senate candidate Mark Moran announced Thursday that he is leaving the Democratic Party and continuing his run as an independent, the Daily Caller News Foundation has exclusively confirmed. Moran is challenging…
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Former Dem Presidential Candidate Tulsi Gabbard to Join GOP
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— Oct 23, 2024
Tulsi Gabbard — onetime Democrat and independent — is joining the Grand Old Party. Garbbard, who ran for president as a Democrat, made the announcement at a rally for Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump Tuesday…
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German Influencer FreddyLA7 Excited for First College Football Game at Iowa-Iowa State Rivalry
Popular German soccer fan and travel content creator @FreddyLA7 (750k+ followers) posted that it’s “matchday” as he prepares to watch his first U.S. college football game, the Iowa vs. Iowa State Cy-Hawk rivalry, and plans to buy a football the next day to attempt a field-goal kicking challenge after discussing it. The post is trending due to his large following, prior viral American road-trip content that endeared him to U.S. audiences (including Barstool Sports circles), the cultural novelty of a European discovering Big Ten football traditions, and lighthearted engagement around terminology and the challenge.
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Papoose "Jezebel" Official Music Video
Papoose · 112.5K views · Sep 11, 2026
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