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Delusional JD Vance compares himself to Abraham Lincoln over his pro-life stance
Narrative Analysis: Plain Folks
Access to abortions still remains one of the great dividing lines between the Democrats and the Republicans with the Trump backed Supreme Court overturning Roe vs Wade in 2022
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Vanity Fair
· Jul 2, 2026
Developer Brandon Miller Died With Millions in Debt. Could Candice Miller Have Known Her Husband’s Secret?
Brandon Miller went broke, then took his own life. His friends, family, and neighbors are still debating how much his wife, Candice, knew about their financial situation—and when she knew it.
Free Press
· Jun 23, 2026
Justice for the victims of Epstein
Jeffrey Epstein may have seemed like a charming guy to most people who knew him. As an investment manager, he helped make his clients billions of dollars and they were happy with that. Many of them were also pleased with the so-called entertainment services he provided.Eventually, it all collapsed, though. Reports of him and others exploiting underaged females became too numerous to ignore. When faced with the possibility of spending the rest of his life in prison, he committed suicide while in jail in 2019. His estate has been tied up in conflicting lawsuits ever since.
The Hollywood Reporter
· Jul 8, 2026
Joey Graceffa Signs With HeartRock Partners
The veteran creator has a new home for management. “He's not only a pioneer of the creator economy, but also a genuinely entrepreneurial-minded innovator,” says HeartRock founder Alec Shankman.
Tampa Free Press
· Jul 1, 2026
Illinois Gov. Pritzker Takes Direct Aim At Trump’s Health, Defends His Own $4.3 Billion Fortune
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker reiterated his public stance that President Donald Trump is “suffering from dementia” and defended his own multi-billion-dollar net worth during a broadcast interview with CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins. The exchange highlighted internal Democratic Party tensions over wealth as the country approaches the 2026 midterm elections and looks ahead to 2028. Collins [] Illinois Gov. Pritzker Takes Direct Aim At Trump’s Health, Defends His Own 4.3 Billion Fortune
Bacon’s Rebellion
· Jul 10, 2026
Solar Farms Come Up Short
by Kerry Dougherty No offense to ordinary, decent schizophrenics, but Virginia Democrats appear to be suffering from this or a similar mental disorder. And they’re off their meds. Examples abound, but here’s just one: The left-wing radicals who once were tree-huggers, have morphed into lovers of solar panels. As far as these loons are concerned, []
Times of India
· Jul 4, 2026
Quote of the day by Bill Clinton: “If you live long enough, you'll make mistakes. But if you learn from them, you'll be a better person. It's how you handle adversity, not how it affects you. The main thing is never quit, never quit, never quit.”
Quote of the day by Bill Clinton: “If you live long enough, you'll make mistakes. But if you learn from them, you'll be a better person. It's how you handle adversity, not how it affects you. The main thing is never quit, never quit, never quit.”
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Related coverage for "Delusional JD Vance compares himself to Abraham Lincoln over his pro-life stance": Vanity Fair — Developer Brandon Miller Died With Millions in Debt. Could Candice Miller Have Known Her Husband’s Secret?. Free Press — Justice for the victims of Epstein . The Hollywood Reporter — Joey Graceffa Signs With HeartRock Partners. Tampa Free Press — Illinois Gov. Pritzker Takes Direct Aim At Trump’s Health, Defends His Own $4.3 Billion Fortune. Bacon’s Rebellion — Solar Farms Come Up Short. Times of India — Quote of the day by Bill Clinton: “If you live long enough, you'll make mistakes. But if you learn from them, you'll be a better person. It's how you handle adversity, not how it affects you. The main thing is never quit, never quit, never quit.”