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Political Life Support - July 7, 2026 Jul 08, 2026

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An exclusive report alleging that a woman who previously dated Graham Platner accused him of sexual assault is sending shockwaves through one of the country's most closely watched political races. No one in Washington knows whether or not Mitch McConnell is even alive following a huge medical scare at his home last month, while three tankers were struck in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening hopes for a return to normal shipping traffic.

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Cope & Disorder - July 6, 2026 Jul 07, 2026

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Donald Trump is reportedly stunned after learning that an estimated 12–15 million Iranians attended the Ayatollah’s funeral, complicating assumptions about the regime’s domestic support as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue. Meanwhile, calls are growing for an investigation into the killing of 20-year-old Sayfollah 'Sayf' Musallet in the West Bank, while Israel faces a potential constitutional crisis after its government vowed to defy a future High Court ruling.

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The New Nazis - July 2, 2026 Jul 03, 2026

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Donald Trump has reportedly rejected military options for an all-out war with Iran, choosing to continue negotiations even as the White House seeks billions in additional funding tied to the growing conflict. Meanwhile, Israel’s so-called “Board of Peace” is preparing to launch “Hamas-free” camps as it tightens its grip on Gaza, drawing renewed scrutiny over the territory’s future.

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Dems Keep Winning - July 1, 2026 Jul 02, 2026

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Democratic socialist Melat Kiros stunned the political establishment by defeating longtime Denver Rep. Diana DeGette after running a campaign that sharply criticized Democratic support for Israel and the war in Gaza, signaling the growing strength of pro-Palestinian voices within the party. Meanwhile, Kamala Harris is reportedly reaching out to Zohran Mamdani and pro-Palestinian activists as she eyes a 2028 campaign, while a Republican congressman sparked backlash by suggesting Americans who can't afford steak and lobster for the Fourth of July simply "don't work as hard." Meanwhile Sen. John Kennedy grovels to Israel in a new sitdown with Theo Von.

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No Holding Pac - June 30, 2026 Jul 01, 2026

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Congress has refused to allow a full House vote on a measure that critics say would pave the way for unprecedented integration between the U.S. and Israeli military-industrial complexes, igniting fresh debate over Washington’s relationship with Israel. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court of the United States struck down longstanding campaign finance restrictions, while Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for bringing one million additional settlers to the West Bank.

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Tit-For-Tat - June 29, 2026 Jun 30, 2026

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The U.S. and Iran restart and end fighting again over the weekend. Meanwhile Israel continues to break the ceasefire by launching additional strikes in Lebanon. If that wasn't enough, Israel is starting to egg Turkey on by weaponizing the Armenian Genocide.

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On Thin Ice - June 26, 2026 Jun 27, 2026

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Trump says Iran is desperate to make a deal with the U.S....right after striking a Cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. New economic data shows core inflation rose to 3.4% in May—the highest level since October 2023 and above the Federal Reserve’s target. AOC and Bernie team up to stop the construction of AI data centers, meanwhile, the U.S. targeted yet another alleged drug boat in the Eastern Pacific.

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Tucker Unchained - June 25, 2026 Jun 26, 2026

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Tucker Carlson is warning that the Iran war could mark the end of MAGA as a political movement, even as Senate Republicans quietly walk back a rebuke of Donald Trump’s handling of the conflict. Military families are also speaking out about the Pentagon minimizing soldier's injuries caused by the Iran war.

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Dem Tea Party - June 24, 2026 Jun 25, 2026

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Donald Trump abruptly canceled a signing ceremony for a bipartisan housing bill, dismissing it as being of “minor importance” as attention shifts to what some are calling a judgment day moment for his Iran policy. Meanwhile, Dan Goldman is drawing criticism after warning that a victory by Brad Lander would signal the Democratic Party’s embrace of antisemitism

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