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10/14/2026

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10/14/2026

**GEORGIA DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FACES SCRUTINY OVER CONTROVERSIAL SOCIAL MEDIA HISTORY**

Lindsay DeFranco, a former California social media influencer now running for Georgia's House District 47, is facing questions about her past online statements.

According to reporting from The Daily Wire, DeFranco previously shared posts containing vulgar language, discussed recreational ma*****na use, and compared President Donald Trump to Adolf Hi**er.

DeFranco, who is endorsed by Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock, is running against Republican Jack Miller for the seat being vacated by longtime Republican Representative Jan Jones.

Her campaign focuses on public education, health care affordability, abortion rights, and opposition to certain tax incentives for data center development.

The controversy raises a broader question about how voters should evaluate candidates' public statements, personal conduct, and policy priorities.

**Should a candidate's social media history influence how voters evaluate their qualifications for public office?**

10/13/2026

**SHANE GILLIS SPARKS CONTROVERSY AFTER SNL MONOLOGUE**

Comedian Shane Gillis is facing backlash following his latest appearance on Saturday Night Live, where jokes about gym culture and social media sparked accusations of sexism.

Critics argue his remarks crossed the line, while defenders say the outrage ignores the context and self-deprecating humor behind the routine.

The controversy raises a broader question about comedy, free expression, and America's growing sensitivity toward controversial humor.

Comedy has always challenged social norms, pushed boundaries, and occasionally offended audiences. Disliking a joke is perfectly reasonable, but should every offensive punchline become a national controversy?

**Where should Americans draw the line between comedy and offensive speech?**

10/12/2026

A Minnesota judge is facing criticism after an 18-year-old charged in connection with a shooting at a high school homecoming football game was released after posting $100,000 bond, reportedly without additional release conditions.

Two teenagers were wounded in the shooting, which authorities have investigated for possible connections to rival Somali gangs.

The accused is entitled to due process and remains innocent unless proven guilty. At the same time, cases involving alleged gun violence at events filled with students raise serious questions about public safety and how courts evaluate the potential danger posed to the community.

Americans should be able to attend a high school football game without fearing gang violence or gunfire. Protecting our communities, holding violent offenders accountable when guilt is proven, and maintaining confidence in our justice system should never be partisan issues.

10/07/2026

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The Debate They Didn’t Invite Me To,” “Same Questions. My Answers. LIVE.

Every candidate asking for your vote should be willing to answer the tough questions and tell you exactly where they stand. So this Friday at 7:00 PM, I’ll be LIVE on Facebook answering the same questions being asked at the debate in real time. I may not be on the debate stage, but I will make sure the people of Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District have the opportunity to hear directly from me. No prepared talking points. No avoiding the tough questions. No script. If I’m asking for the privilege of representing you in Congress, you deserve clear answers about what I believe, what I’ll fight for, and how I’ll represent you. Same questions. Real answers. Join me LIVE Friday at 7:00 PM.

09/30/2026

🔴 LIVE NOW: Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District Debate

The LA-06 candidates are on stage now at Greystone Golf & Country Club in Denham Springs.

Watch the debate live here:

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09/22/2026

A new survey of Democratic voters is raising serious questions about the state of America's political culture.

The Center for Strategic Politics surveyed 683 Democratic voters and found that 59% said they would feel somewhat or very positive if President Trump were removed from office through a military coup. Even more troubling, 32% said they would feel positively about a hypothetical assassination of the president at a rally.

Political disagreement is part of a free society. Political violence is not.

Americans can fiercely oppose a president, protest his policies, organize against him and vote against his party. But when military intervention or assassination becomes acceptable to a significant share of respondents in a political survey, it should concern Americans across the political spectrum.

Our constitutional system gives us elections, Congress, courts and lawful processes for resolving political disputes. Those institutions matter most when our disagreements are at their strongest.

Political hatred cannot be allowed to replace constitutional government.

09/17/2026

A new Daily Wire opinion piece raises a question America cannot afford to ignore: Are we paying enough attention to the long term strategic challenge posed by China?

Author Chloe Trapanotto points to Beijing’s ambitions in artificial intelligence, technological competition, influence operations, and its relationships with Russia, Iran, and North Korea. She also argues that growing hostility toward Israel has distorted how some Americans perceive threats to U.S. interests.

Whatever Americans conclude about the comparison, China’s technological, economic, and geopolitical ambitions deserve serious scrutiny.

Read the full argument and decide for yourself.

09/15/2026

Federal authorities say they stopped a potentially devastating ISIS-inspired terrorist attack before innocent Americans were harmed.

The FBI arrested 21-year-old Jonathan Kramer in Pennsylvania after investigators say he obtained a semiautomatic r***e and approximately 190 rounds of am******on for what he called his "mission." Authorities allege Kramer had shared ISIS propaganda online and discussed plans for a mass attack.

The case is another sobering reminder that the threat of terrorism did not disappear after September 11. America must remain vigilant, support the men and women working to stop these threats, and take seriously those who embrace violent extremist ideologies.

We are grateful this alleged plot was disrupted before lives were lost, and we pray for continued wisdom and protection for those charged with defending our nation.

09/14/2026

Twenty-five years after September 11, “Never Forget” must mean more than remembering where we were that morning. It must also mean understanding what happened, why it happened, and having the courage to defend the freedoms that were attacked.

In a new Daily Wire opinion piece, historian Richard Landes argues that America has spent decades remembering the terrorism of 9/11 while often refusing to honestly confront the ideology of Islamism that fuels jihadist extremism.

That distinction matters. This is not about condemning Muslims. Millions of Muslims reject extremism, and many have suffered under Islamist regimes and terrorist organizations themselves. It is about recognizing that no political or religious ideology should be permitted to place itself above freedom of speech, freedom of conscience, equal citizenship, or the rule of law.

America can protect religious liberty while also unapologetically defending the constitutional principles that make religious liberty possible.

We should never forget the 2,977 lives taken on September 11, 2001. We should also never become so afraid of difficult conversations that we forget what America is called to defend.

Remember the fallen. Defend liberty. Stand for truth. Never again.