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More Than 100 Arrested at Protest Near U.N.
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Hundreds of New York Jewish community members rallied near the United Nations to press world leaders to confront antisemitism, featuring interfaith speakers, survivors, and calls to adopt the IRA definition and boost security and platform accountability. The event underscored a broad concern that antisemitism remains a global and domestic crisis, with speakers urging leaders to act now and some criticizing local leadership’s approach.
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Tennessee speaker's Buc-ee's remark fuels gas price meme
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Meme Wars: trending on the Left today.
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JBL launches Cove speaker lineup to rival Sonos in home audio
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— Sep 1, 2026
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Price will make or break this for me, JBL's audio quality is usually solid but Wi-Fi speakers tend to carry a premium tax.
Early House Recess Delays Hegseth Impeachment Vote
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— Sep 16, 2026
Speaker Mike Johnson canceled Thursday’s votes and will likely send members home for a seven-week recess ahead of the midterms, delaying action on key items like Russia sanctions and AI concerns. The decision unfolds as Republicans face pressure over impeachment efforts against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, with Rep. Massie pushing a privileged resolution that could force a floor vote and Democrats accusing the move of dodging impeachment.
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Trump’s UN Rep Mike Waltz Spotlights Taiwan Arms Sale Following China State Visit
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Republicans Plan Dallas Convention Ahead of Midterms
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— Sep 6, 2026
Dallas hosts a wide RNC speaker slate for Sept. 9-10, featuring speakers such as Michael Whatley, Laurie Buckhout, Mike Collins, Brian Jack, Ken Paxton and other officials alongside high-profile figures like Donald Trump and JD Vance as the party highlights battleground races. However, the lineup has sparked Hatch Act concerns over Attorney General Todd Blanche’s appearance, drawing criticism from observers about legal limits on federal officials participating in partisan events.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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WYD Seoul Preparations Draw Delegates From 100 Countries
World
— Sep 18, 2026
Seoul hosts major youth-focused gatherings as World Youth Day 2027 preparatory meetings draw 400+ delegates from over 100 countries, outlining registration, diocesan participation, and program logistics amid cultural events and a theme of hope. Concurrent Korea Youth Summit 2026 showcased Youth Break the Boundaries’ leadership development and cross-cultural exchange, featuring speakers like Kim Kang-Woo and activities ranging from city tours to global discussions.
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Congress Returns for Final Joint Session Until November
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— Sep 11, 2026
As Congress returns, Speaker Mike Johnson cancels the remaining House sessions while the Senate plans a three-week run, with a Russia sanctions bill and President Trump campaigning in North Carolina ahead of the midterms, and the Federal Reserve signals a potential rate hike. In parallel, 9/11 is recalled across media outlets and the political landscape tightens around the GOP midterm focus, while regulatory enforcement shifts toward discretion, highlighted by a $16 million settlement involving Trump over a CBS interview.
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Republicans Center Anti-Socialism Message at Unprecedented Dallas Midterm Convention
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— Sep 9, 2026
At a Dallas midterm convention dubbed ‘Trump-a-Palooza,’ President Trump headlines a high-profile push to frame Democrats as socialists, backed by a large speaker slate, fundraising events, and aggressive media outreach to energize GOP voters. While the event aims to capitalize on Trump’s agenda and boost fundraising, some Republicans warn it could backfire or pose political risks amid bleak poll trends.
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Charlie Kirk’s UVU Memorial Draws Protests
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— Sep 5, 2026
Left-wing groups at Utah Valley University plan to protest and disrupt the September 10 memorial for Charlie Kirk, aiming to make attendance uncomfortable as campus operations are closed for healing. The memorial, organized by Turning Point USA, features speakers and is defended as a remembrance of Kirk, who was fatally shot on campus last year, with heightened security and ticketing in place.
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Football creator frames England-Spain clash as Premier League vs La Liga and Kane-Yamal Ballon d’Or showdown
Nigerian creator @Adikastakes posts provocative framing of England vs Spain as PL vs La Liga 'WAR' and Kane vs Yamal Ballon d’Or decider; reaction is predominantly dismissive of the hype and league comparisons, with only a small minority amplifying the England/PL side.
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Biden Praises Pelosi As the ‘Finest’ Speaker in the ‘History of the Country’
Reporting
— Dec 6, 2021
President Joe Biden is praising House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) performance as speaker, arguing it rivals that of her predecessors. During an event on Sunday, Biden said, “It’s wonderful to see Speaker Pelosi.”…
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Capitol Office Pelosi Was Kicked Out of Has a New Occupant, and It’s Not the Acting Speaker
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— Oct 5, 2023
After Republican Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina, hand-picked by former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to serve as speaker pro tempore until a new speaker is elected, began kicking prominent Democrats out of their…
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Soccer vs American Football
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The world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.
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Student Outraged Over ‘Cowardly’ And ‘Inoffensive’ Commencement Speaker Kermit The Frog
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— May 27, 2025
Some University of Maryland (UMD) students are expressing outrage that commencement speaker Kermit the Frog will not give a politically charged speech at graduation on Thursday. Kermit was announced as the speaker in…
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Johnson Rejects ‘Absurd’ Call for Him to Step Down as Speaker
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— Apr 16, 2024
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is brushing off calls for him to step down from the position. On Tuesday, a reporter asked Johnson about calls for him to resign as speaker or face a vote on the motion to vacate as he…
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McCarthy Finally Nails Down Speaker’s Gavel After Shocking Development on House Floor
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— Jan 7, 2023
Kevin McCarthy is the 55th Speaker of the House of Representatives. The California Republican finally nailed down the speaker’s gavel after fourteen votes in which he failed to secure the position. McCarthy was elected…
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Trump’s UN Rep Mike Waltz Spotlights Taiwan Arms Sale Following China State Visit
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz defended the White House's position on a seemingly stalled arms sale to Taiwan during a "State of the Union" interview Sunday.
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Trump Photoshops Himself As House Speaker in Post After Receiving a Vote
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— Jan 6, 2023
Former President Donald Trump posted a joke photo portraying himself as Speaker of the House. The former president took to Truth Social on Thursday evening to post a photoshopped photo of himself as the speaker during…
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Spreadsheet wizard or formula fraud?
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Fifteen questions that separate the people who USE spreadsheets from the people spreadsheets happen to. Rank at the end.
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Newt Gingrich Makes Prediction About Whether Mike Johnson Will Keep His Job As Speaker
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— Dec 20, 2024
Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich on Friday predicted that Speaker of the House Mike Johnson will retain his position despite backlash from those within his own party over his efforts to pass a continuing…
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Trump Gives ‘Total Endorsement’ to Johnson to Retain Speaker Role
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— Dec 30, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump let his feelings be known regarding who should be the next speaker of the House. “Speaker Mike Johnson is a good, hard working, religious man. He will do the right thing, and we will…
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Mike Johnson Wins Speaker Vote With No Republican Defections
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— Oct 25, 2023
The House of Representatives has an elected speaker again. On Wednesday, 220 Republicans voted to name Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) speaker, no Republicans voted against him. Meanwhile, 209 Democrats voted for House…
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McCarthy Loses Speaker Vote Again Despite Trump’s Endorsement
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— Jan 4, 2023
House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) has again failed to win the required votes to become speaker. On Wednesday, the House convened to hold a fourth vote on who will be the speaker. However, the outcome…
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Flock’s Enforcer Moves To Scrub Map Exposing Its 300,000-Device Network
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 5h
Gaetz Says He’s Trying to Persuade Trump to Become House Speaker – Here’s How It Could Happen
Opinion
— Feb 23, 2022
Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida said he’s trying to persuade former President Donald Trump to become speaker of the House of Representatives — if for no other reason than to stick it to the current speaker…
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Pelosi Calls for the Removal of Portraits of Former House Speakers Who Served in the Confederacy
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— Jun 18, 2020
In observance of Juneteenth, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is calling for the removal of the portraits of House speakers who served in the Confederacy. In a letter to Cheryl Johnson, Clerk of the House of…
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Republican Lawmakers Float Johnson’s Replacement With ‘DOGE Speaker’
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— Dec 19, 2024
Two Republican senators are advocating for an unorthodox choice to replace Speaker of the House Mike Johnson following President-elect Donald Trump’s decision to tank the speaker’s massive spending deal negotiated with…
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Biden Labels Pelosi the ‘Greatest Speaker’ in American History
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— Mar 23, 2023
President Joe Biden is giving former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) some massive praise. During an event at the White House on Thursday, Biden said, “No one has more in her spine than the greatest speaker in the…
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US House Speaker Pelosi’s Friday COVID-19 Test Is Negative
Reporting
— Oct 2, 2020
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s coronavirus test on Friday was negative, her spokesman Drew Hammill wrote on Twitter. “Out of an abundance of caution, Speaker Pelosi was tested for COVID-19 this…
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Sarkodie Posts Prayer for Good Health, Peace and Wisdom
Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie's brief prayer post draws largely affirmative reactions (80-90% supportive or neutral-positive) from fans, with only a small minority of critical replies tied to past rivalries and allegations.
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