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JD Vance says attending an event in Los Angeles reminded him of visiting US embassy in 'Third World country'

July 16, 2026

JD Vance says attending an event in Los Angeles reminded him of visiting US embassy in 'Third World country'

Vice President JD Vance told Joe Rogan that attending an elite Los Angeles party with armed security near skid row reminded him of visiting the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

GOP lawmakers urge Supreme Court to strengthen First Amendment protections for street preachers

July 16, 2026

GOP lawmakers urge Supreme Court to strengthen First Amendment protections for street preachers

House Republicans filed a brief urging the Supreme Court to reject qualified immunity for officers who stopped a Christian evangelist's speech.

Michelle Obama accuses media of weaponizing fashion to 'diminish' her as a campaign threat

July 16, 2026

Michelle Obama accuses media of weaponizing fashion to 'diminish' her as a campaign threat

At Essence Fest, Michelle Obama accused media and political rivals of weaponizing fashion coverage to diminish her growing role in the 2008 campaign.

Elderly Florida woman goes viral after getting hilariously crude license plate

July 16, 2026

Elderly Florida woman goes viral after getting hilariously crude license plate

Nancy Dello Stritto says her new Florida license plate reads "SQZ A55," leaving the Pompano Beach senior torn between replacing it and keeping it.

Italian artist unveils Charlie Kirk memorial statue he plans to feature at Times Square

July 16, 2026

Italian artist unveils Charlie Kirk memorial statue he plans to feature at Times Square

Italian sculptor Sergio Furnari has documented his efforts to sculpt a Charlie Kirk statue set for Times Square on the one-year anniversary of his death.

Red state governors blast CNBC's 'worst states to live' list, point to booming population growth

July 16, 2026

Red state governors blast CNBC's 'worst states to live' list, point to booming population growth

Republican governors slammed CNBC's quality-of-life rankings as biased, pointing to Census data showing massive domestic migration into their states.

Vance warns there will be a 'socialist president in this country' if GOP doesn't fix economy for young people

July 15, 2026

Vance warns there will be a 'socialist president in this country' if GOP doesn't fix economy for young people

Vice President JD Vance warned on Joe Rogan's podcast that 40 years of offshoring businesses, outsourcing jobs and low-wage immigration have driven young Americans toward socialism.

Maher skewers wealthy celebs who preached 'we're all in it together' during COVID as Americans struggled

July 15, 2026

Maher skewers wealthy celebs who preached 'we're all in it together' during COVID as Americans struggled

"Club Random" host Bill Maher called liberal celebrities "posers" for claiming "we're all in it together" while they stayed at home and had the other half of America deliver their food.

GOP rep Ben Cline introduces bill to bar biological men from joining Daughters of the American Revolution

July 15, 2026

GOP rep Ben Cline introduces bill to bar biological men from joining Daughters of the American Revolution

Rep. Ben Cline introduced a bill requiring the Daughters of the American Revolution to limit membership to biological women under its charter.

Seattle residents say they are in 'survival mode,' selling homes as high prices squeeze middle class

July 14, 2026

Seattle residents say they are in 'survival mode,' selling homes as high prices squeeze middle class

A Microsoft employee's family is selling a Seattle home and downsizing as groceries, gas, insurance and housing costs surge amid record local inflation.