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Duffy's Son-In-Law Compares Himself To Washington, Jefferson

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July 7, 2026

Narrative Analysis: Plain Folks

David Edwards reported that conservatives in Northwestern Wisconsin were not very impressed with Sean Duffy's son-in-law, Michael Alfonso, who is running for Duffy's old congressional seat. Personally, I would be more upset about the fact that Alfonso is a carpetbagger from Florida, who is living in the Duffys' basement while Duffy puts the squeeze on transportation companies to donate to Alfonso's campaign, but that's just me. We know Republicans don't give a crap about the law or integrity. Alfonso, who is 26 years old, has since defended his lack of experience by comparing himself to George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, who were both 26 years old when first elected to public office. Both Washington and Jefferson were indeed 26 years old when they were elected to the Virginia House of Burgesses. However, that's where any similarities end. By the time Washington turned 26 and was elected, he had already served as a surveyor for nine years and was a major in the Virginia militia. And by the time Jefferson reached the age of 26, he was an established and respected lawyer. In contrast, Duffy was a podcaster and starred in Duffy's reality TV show, which taxpayers had paid for. Hmm, not quite the same, is it?read more

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The Daily Beast

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· Jul 9, 2026

McConnell Staffer’s Admission Deepens Health Mystery

Mark Wilson/GettyA man who claims he was sent to check on Mitch McConnell’s Washington, D.C. home has deepened the mystery surrounding his health.Independent journalists Nicholas Ballasy and Desirée Townsend reported that a man was seen leaving the Kentucky senator’s residence on Wednesday afternoon.When asked about his relation to McConnell, the man said he worked at his residence. He confirmed he did not work for the senator’s office nor was he a family member.Read more at The Daily Beast.

OpsLens

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· Jun 28, 2026

Democrat U.S. Sen. Chris Coons hospitalized after multi-car crash * WorldNetDaily * by Cristina Laila, The Gateway Pundit

Source link U.S. Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del. Democrat U.S. Sen. Chris Coons was hospitalized after a car accident in Sussex County, Delaware, on Sunday. The Delaware senator was a passenger

Townhall

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· Jul 7, 2026

Watch Scott Jennings Nuke the Dems' Narrative on Graham Platner in Less Than Two Minutes on CNN

Watch Scott Jennings Nuke the Dems' Narrative on Graham Platner in Less Than Two Minutes on CNN

Boston.com

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· Jul 8, 2026

Jaylen Brown says he and Patriots WR A.J. Brown are cousins

His grandfather is brothers with my grandfather, Jaylen Brown said of A.J. Brown. The post Jaylen Brown says he and Patriots WR A.J. Brown are cousins appeared first on Boston.com.

The Daily Signal

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· Jul 3, 2026

Victor Davis Hanson: The Legal Reality of Birthright Citizenship and the Supreme Court’s Defection

Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words” from Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to Victor Davis Hanson’s own YouTube channel to watch past episodes. Sami Winc: Your thoughts on this birthright citizenship decision by the Supreme Court? Victor Davis Hanson: Well, what...

War on the Rocks

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· Jul 4, 2026

Happy 250th Birthday, America!

Editor’s Note: Few rivalries in American history have been as consequential — or as personal — as the one between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. The two men could hardly have been more different. Adams, the stocky and combative Massachusetts lawyer, was blunt to a fault and quick to suspicion. Jefferson, the tall, elegant Virginia planter, was reserved and idealistic. The two held diverging political philosophies as well. Adams preferred a strong, central government while Jefferson favored states’ rights and limited government. This rift eventually led to an epic falling out, culminating in the presidential election of 1800, as Jefferson The post Happy 250th Birthday, America! appeared first on War on the Rocks.

ArcaMax

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· Jul 1, 2026

Analysis: When Washington politicians can't go home again

WASHINGTON — While Republicans and Democrats battle for control of Washington this year, Washington has become a scarlet letter for members of both parties vying to be their state’s next governor. Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet was just the ...

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 1, 2026

John Kennedy claims socialists think Dr. Seuss and Mr. Potato Head are racist

Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) says socialists believe classic children’s figures such as Dr. Seuss and Mr. Potato Head are racist. “Sen. Bernie Sanders, Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez, Mayor Mamdani, the mayor of New York, Mr. Graham Platner running for senate in Maine, they are socialist,” Kennedy said on the This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von podcast Tuesday. []

Loonie Politics

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· Jul 6, 2026

Sean Duffy’s son-in-law divides Trump-backing Republicans in a Wisconsin congressional race

WAUSAU, Wis. (AP) — Michael Alfonso, the 26-year-old son-in-law of U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, has an answer for people who say he doesn’t have the experience necessary to join Congress as its youngest member. He points to George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. “They were 26 when they were first elected to public office,” said [] The post Sean Duffy’s son-in-law divides Trump-backing Republicans in a Wisconsin congressional race appeared first on Loonie Politics.

DNyuz

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· Jun 23, 2026

Ohio May Be the Sleeper Senate Race of the Midterms

Left: Democrat Sherrod Brown, a former U.S. senator, speaks at an event in Cleveland in May. Right: Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, speaks during an event in Washington in March. —Brown: Sue Ogrocki—AP; Huster: Jacquelyn Martin—AP Let’s call it a Red State Reset. A raft of klieg-light Senate candidates are driving coverage of Democrats looking to []

National Republican Congressional Committee

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· Jul 7, 2026

Bob Brooks’ Best Friend Graham Platner

Bernie Bro Bob Brooks is refusing to answer for his ties to the same far-left political machine propping up scandal-plagued Maine Senate Democrat candidate Graham Platner. Brooks uses Fight Agency, the same consultants tied to Platner’s campaign, and has shown no interest in dropping them. “Bernie Bro Bob Brooks is backed by far-left political allies who helped prop up [] The post Bob Brooks’ Best Friend Graham Platner appeared first on NRCC.

BNO News

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· Jun 28, 2026

Sen. Chris Coons briefly hospitalized after Delaware crash

U.S. Sen. Chris Coons was taken to a hospital with minor injuries after a driver suffered a medical incident and crashed into several vehicles in Delaware, including one carrying the senator, according to the lawmaker. The crash happened earlier Sunday on Savannah Road in Lewes, a coastal city in southern Delaware, after the driver of [] The post Sen. Chris Coons briefly hospitalized after Delaware crash appeared first on BNO News.

Variety

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· Jun 22, 2026

‘Kennedy’ Stars Nick Robinson and Laura Donnelly on Why Series Isn’t Leaning Into Family’s Signature Boston Accent

While the upcoming Netflix drama series “Kennedy” will chronicle the famous political dynasty from 1931 to 1944, the family’s signature Boston accent won’t be so pervasive. Nick Robinson, who plays Joe Kennedy Jr., JFK’s older brother who was originally being groomed for the White House before he was killed in action during World War II, []

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· Jun 28, 2026

Mike Johnson “Obsessing Over Losing House,” Says Raskin

Alt: Jamie Raskin Blasts Mike Johnson for “Taking Care of All MAGA Violators” U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin (D-MD) blasted House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) for warning Republicans that if the party loses the midterms, Democrats “will turn every committee of Congress into an investigative body, and they’ll go after the president’s family, the cabinet, his []

The New American

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· Jul 7, 2026

CNN’s Jennings, GOP Senators: McConnell Alive and Discussing Policy

After journalists said Mitch McConnell of Kentucky was “brain dead,” a top GOP strategist said he spoke to him on the phone. ... The post CNN’s Jennings, GOP Senators: McConnell Alive and Discussing Policy appeared first on The New American.

National Review

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· Jun 26, 2026

Thomas Jefferson’s True Masterpiece

Notes on the State of Virginia may have been Jefferson’s only book, but he made it count.

Tampa Free Press

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· Jun 21, 2026

South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott Opens Up On Forgiving His Father And Becoming A Stepdad

THE BREAKDOWN: During a special Father’s Day appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union,” South Carolina Senator Tim Scott shared his personal history of growing up in a single-parent household, his adult reconciliation with his father, and his new role as a stepfather. Scott discussed how his father’s departure when he was seven years old [] South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott Opens Up On Forgiving His Father And Becoming A Stepdad

UPI

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· Jun 28, 2026

Sen. Chris Coons briefly hospitalized after Delaware traffic accident

Sen. Chris Coons briefly hospitalized after Delaware traffic accident

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 6, 2026

Sean Duffy's son-in-law divides Trump-backing Republicans in a Wisconsin congressional race

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is doing all he can to get his 26-year-old son-in-law elected to his old congressional district in the vast north woods of Wisconsin.

The Hill

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· Jul 9, 2026

McConnell, Kean absences revive debate about what information lawmakers owe voters

Lawmakers’ extended and sometimes unexplained absences from Washington are raising questions about how much transparency elected officials owe the public about their health. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has been in the hospital for more than three weeks, with aides providing few details about the reason even as 911 dispatch audio revealed paramedics had responded to...

Conservative Review

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· Jul 1, 2026

Roberts: The Sacred Bond Between Nation And Citizen Requires Us To Blow It Up

Using the language of sovereign nationhood, Roberts strikes at the heart of our national sovereignty.

Crooks and Liars

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· Jun 29, 2026

GOP Senator Pretends They've Put 'Guardrails' Around RFK Jr

Louisiana Rep. Sen. Bill Cassidy is still out there trying to defend the indefensible. He knew better than to confirm Kennedy, but he caved to this administration and did it anyway, and has been twisting himself in knots ever since. He was at it again during an extended interview on this Sunday's Face the Nation on CBS, and now he's come up with a new excuse for allowing the anti-vaxx whackaloon to become the head of HHS -- it would have been worse if they hadn't because Trump would have just made Kennedy a health czar and then there wouldn't have been any guardrails in place around Kennedy. The notion that there are any Republican guardrails around a single person in this administration is laughable: Sen. Bill Cassidy strongly criticized Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his vaccine skepticism and handling of the nation's public health, despite having delivered the key vote to advance Kennedy's nomination last year. read more

YNaija

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· Jul 13, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NBA Calls for Justice Reform to Tackle Insecurity

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. NBA calls for justice reform to tackle insecurity The Nigerian Bar Association, Gboko Branch, has urged the government to reform the criminal justice system, saying public trust is essential to defeating insecurity. The call was... Read More Read » Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NBA Calls for Justice Reform to Tackle Insecurity on YNaija

Wirepoints

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· Jun 28, 2026

Inside the ‘Broadview Six’ scandal rocking Chicago’s federal courthouse – Chicago Sun-Times

Federal prosecutors in Chicago are better known for taking on violent street gangs, potential terrorists and corrupt politicians of all stripes. In 20 years, they put two governors in prison, as well as a former U.S. House speaker who served two heartbeats away from the presidency. But the “Broadview Six” scandal is now threatening to do long-term damage to what’s perhaps the most highly regarded law enforcement agency in the city. A federal judge summed it up this way: “Trust has been broken.”

CNN

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· Jul 1, 2026

Shouting match erupts at House hearing on 'sanctuary cities'

Reps. Mike Lawler, a New York Republican, and Jamie Raskin, a Maryland Democrat, got into a shouting match during a House hearing on "sanctuary cities." The exchange became so heated that Raskin told Lawler to "get the hell out of here."

The Daily Wire

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· Jul 6, 2026

Antisemitism Is Not A Fringe Position In The Democratic Party

A CNN host said the (not-so) quiet part out loud in suggesting that Josh Shapiro “reads too Jewish” for the Democratic nomination. The panel, hosted by Elex Michaelson, included a conversation with Eric Messersmith about Senator Jon Ossoff’s potential in the 2028 presidential race. Earlier in the panel, Michaelson gave the usual dismissive description of ...

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 8, 2026

Mitch McConnell's health rumors spark fresh debate, Hasan Piker cites ‘suspicion’ over Kentucky special election

Hasan Piker discussed Mitch McConnell health rumors, citing political ‘suspicion’ surrounding a possible Kentucky special election and Senate succession.

USA TODAY

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· Jul 6, 2026

Dr. Bernice King reflects on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s influence for America 250

Dr. Bernice King reflects on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s influence for America 250 Read more: Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Off The Press

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· Jul 2, 2026

CO Gov Polis fires officials who disclosed vote against commuting Tina Peters’ sentence

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis fired two members of the state’s clemency board after they disclosed the board’s recommendation to the governor against commuting the prison sentence of Tina Peters. Peters, a former clerk of Mesa County, was sentenced to nine years in prison after she was convicted in 2024 of tampering with voting machines in []...Click to read more

Attack the System

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· Jun 25, 2026

Democratic socialists pick up steam.

Democratic socialists headline races across the country. Plus, new revelations about DEA drug trafficking enforcement. By Will Kaback 23 Jun 2026 View in browser Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) conduct a news conference | Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call/Sipa USA, edited by Russell Nystrom [] The post Democratic socialists pick up steam. first appeared on Attack the System.

Slate Magazine

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· Jul 6, 2026

It’s Impossible to Reconcile Two of John Roberts’ Biggest Decisions This Term

There is no principled way to square these blockbuster opinions.

Hot Air

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· Jun 23, 2026

If The Texas Senate Race Isn't Safe, Then We Might as Well Pack It in and Move to Canada for MAiD

If The Texas Senate Race Isn't Safe, Then We Might as Well Pack It in and Move to Canada for MAiD

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