Democrats Have a $229.9 Billion Fraud Problem, and Trump Just Put It Online
https://redstate.com/ben-smith/2026/08/08/democrats-have-a-2299-billion-fraud-problem-and-trump-just-put-it-online-n2205343
https://redstate.com/ben-smith/2026/08/08/democrats-have-a-2299-billion-fraud-problem-and-trump-just-put-it-online-n2205343
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Democrats Have a $229.9 Billion Fraud Problem, and Trump Just Put It Online
Trump and Vance unveil $229.9 billion in suspected fraud as new investigations loom before the midterms.
The WNBA Is in Free Fall As 2nd Former NBA Player Declares for Its Draft
https://redstate.com/kyle-becker/2026/08/08/the-wnba-is-in-tailspin-as-2nd-former-nba-player-declares-for-its-draft-n2205337
https://redstate.com/kyle-becker/2026/08/08/the-wnba-is-in-tailspin-as-2nd-former-nba-player-declares-for-its-draft-n2205337
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The WNBA Is in Free Fall As 2nd Former NBA Player Declares for Its Draft
Ex-NBA players exploit WNBA draft rules, sparking controversy over transgender athlete eligibility.
New Strait of Hormuz Accord Near: Iran Seeks US Compensation
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/08/08/new-strait-of-hormuz-accord-near-iran-seeks-us-compensation-n2205350
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Report: New Strait of Hormuz Accord Nearing, As Iran Seeks Compensation From US
Iran and Oman near a Strait of Hormuz deal, but US compensation and conditions remain major hurdles.
The Gift That Keeps on Giving: DSA Co-Chair's Remarks on Taxing Americans Do Not Go Well
https://redstate.com/nick-arama/2026/08/08/dsa-co-chair-remarks-on-taxing-millionaires-n2205339
https://redstate.com/nick-arama/2026/08/08/dsa-co-chair-remarks-on-taxing-millionaires-n2205339
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The Gift That Keeps on Giving: DSA Co-Chair's Remarks on Taxing Americans Do Not Go Well
DSA Co-Chair Megan Romer's controversial remarks on taxing millionaires spark debate and political backlash.
New: Hormuz Stays Closed Until U.S. Meets Iran's Sweeping Demands
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/08/08/new-hormuz-stays-closed-until-us-meets-irans-sweeping-demands-n2205351
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New: Hormuz Stays Closed Until U.S. Meets Iran's Sweeping Demands
Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz closed, demanding US lift sanctions and withdraw forces before reopening.
ICE Removes 720 Criminals, Sex Offenders in New Georgia Crackdown
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/08/08/ice-removes-720-criminals-sex-offenders-in-new-georgia-crackdown-n2205354
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/08/08/ice-removes-720-criminals-sex-offenders-in-new-georgia-crackdown-n2205354
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ICE Removes 720 Criminals, Sex Offenders in New Crackdown in Georgia
ICE arrests 1,200 illegal immigrants in Georgia, including 720 convicted criminals and sex offenders.
The GOP Has a Nasty Little Surprise Planned for Democrats (and the DSA) This September
https://redstate.com/terichristoph/2026/08/08/the-dsa-wont-like-what-republican-have-for-them-at-midterm-convention-n2205353
https://redstate.com/terichristoph/2026/08/08/the-dsa-wont-like-what-republican-have-for-them-at-midterm-convention-n2205353
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The GOP Has a Nasty Little Surprise Planned for Democrats (and the DSA) This September
GOP plans a September convention targeting Democrats and socialism ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Darline Graham Honoring Her Brother's Legacy Doesn't Mean She Has to Play by Legacy Press Rules
https://redstate.com/jenniferoo/2026/08/08/darline-graham-may-be-keeper-of-her-brothers-legacy-but-she-doesnt-have-to-embody-his-personality-n2205347
https://redstate.com/jenniferoo/2026/08/08/darline-graham-may-be-keeper-of-her-brothers-legacy-but-she-doesnt-have-to-embody-his-personality-n2205347
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Darline Graham Honoring Her Brother's Legacy Doesn't Mean She Has to Play by Legacy Press Rules
Senator Darline Graham (R-SC) was appointed to fulfill the balance of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's
Upgrade Costs for the B-52 Are Over Budget, but Still a Bargain for Taxpayers
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/08/08/upgrade-costs-for-the-b-52-are-over-budget-but-still-a-bargain-for-taxpayers-n2205357
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/08/08/upgrade-costs-for-the-b-52-are-over-budget-but-still-a-bargain-for-taxpayers-n2205357
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GAO Report: Upgrade Costs for the B-52 Are Over Budget, but Still a Bargain for Taxpayers
B-52 upgrade costs exceed budget but remain a valuable, cost-effective investment for taxpayers.
Of Course It’s Duke: DOJ Exposes Law School’s Racial Admissions Scheme
https://redstate.com/ben-smith/2026/08/08/duke-law-tried-to-outsmart-scotus-doj-says-it-got-caught-n2205360
https://redstate.com/ben-smith/2026/08/08/duke-law-tried-to-outsmart-scotus-doj-says-it-got-caught-n2205360
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Of Course It’s Duke: DOJ Exposes Law School’s Racial Admissions Scheme
DOJ says Duke Law used diversity essays and racial proxies to discriminate against white and Asian applicants.
Coke Gone Woke? Bottle Personalization Tool Says No to Jesus, Yes to Satan
https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2026/08/08/coke-gone-woke-bottle-personalization-tool-says-yes-no-to-jesus-yes-to-satan-n2205361
https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2026/08/08/coke-gone-woke-bottle-personalization-tool-says-yes-no-to-jesus-yes-to-satan-n2205361
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Coke Gone Woke? Bottle Personalization Tool Says No to Jesus, Yes to Satan
Coca-Cola's bottle personalization tool blocks religious and conservative phrases, sparking controversy.
Mamdani Has a New Offer to 'Help' NYC Parents - Many Are Saying 'Hell, No'
https://redstate.com/nick-arama/2026/08/08/mamdani-parents-night-out-n2205358
https://redstate.com/nick-arama/2026/08/08/mamdani-parents-night-out-n2205358
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Mamdani Has a New Offer to 'Help' NYC Parents - Many Are Saying 'Hell, No'
NYC parents reject Zohran Mamdani's free babysitting offer amid safety and trust concerns.
JD Vance Returns Fire After Abdul El-Sayed Sneers About VP’s 'Brown' Children
https://redstate.com/terichristoph/2026/08/08/vance-responds-to-el-sayeds-mockery-n2205363
https://redstate.com/terichristoph/2026/08/08/vance-responds-to-el-sayeds-mockery-n2205363
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JD Vance Returns Fire After Abdul El-Sayed Sneers About VP's 'Brown' Children
JD Vance fires back at Abdul El-Sayed over personal attacks on his children amid 2026 Michigan Senate race.
Sauce for the Goose: Elon Musk Boosts Push to End AK Ranked-Choice Voting... With His Pocketbook
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/08/08/sauce-for-the-goose-elon-musk-boosts-alaska-push-to-end-ranked-choice-voting-n2205366
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/08/08/sauce-for-the-goose-elon-musk-boosts-alaska-push-to-end-ranked-choice-voting-n2205366
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Sauce for the Goose: Elon Musk Boosts Push to End AK Ranked-Choice Voting... With His Pocketbook
Elon Musk donates $1.5M to help repeal Alaska's ranked-choice voting in 2026 elections.
New York Taxpayers Pay the Most in US for Schools Where the Kids Still Can't Read
https://redstate.com/ben-smith/2026/08/08/new-york-taxpayers-pay-the-most-for-schools-that-still-cant-teach-kids-to-read-n2205367
https://redstate.com/ben-smith/2026/08/08/new-york-taxpayers-pay-the-most-for-schools-that-still-cant-teach-kids-to-read-n2205367
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New York Taxpayers Pay the Most in US for Schools Where the Kids Still Can't Read
New York spends the most per student, yet fewer than half of students can read at grade level.
RIP to an American Workhorse: Chuck Grassley’s Famous Vacuum, Beth, Dies After 49 Years
https://redstate.com/ben-smith/2026/08/08/rip-to-an-american-workhorse-chuck-grassleys-famous-vacuum-beth-dies-after-49-years-n2205368
https://redstate.com/ben-smith/2026/08/08/rip-to-an-american-workhorse-chuck-grassleys-famous-vacuum-beth-dies-after-49-years-n2205368
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RIP to an American Workhorse: Chuck Grassley’s Famous Vacuum, Beth, Dies After 49 Years
Chuck Grassley says goodbye to Beth, his famous Hoover vacuum, after nearly 50 years of faithful service.
WNBA Player Ejected for Smacking Sophie Cunningham Across the Face, but Her Reaction Is Even Worse
https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2026/08/08/wnba-player-ejected-for-smacking-sophie-cunningham-across-the-face-but-her-reaction-is-even-worse-n2205369
https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2026/08/08/wnba-player-ejected-for-smacking-sophie-cunningham-across-the-face-but-her-reaction-is-even-worse-n2205369
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WNBA Player Ejected for Smacking Sophie Cunningham Across the Face, but Her Reaction Is Even Worse
I admit, I had never written about the WNBA (and never wanted to) until recently, when Indiana Fever
Watch: Bill Maher Savages the Socialists and Fauci in Withering Takes
https://redstate.com/nick-arama/2026/08/08/bill-maher-dsa-fauci-francesca-hong-remarks-n2205364
https://redstate.com/nick-arama/2026/08/08/bill-maher-dsa-fauci-francesca-hong-remarks-n2205364
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Watch: Bill Maher Savages the Socialists and Fauci in Withering Takes
Bill Maher delivers sharp critiques of Fauci and socialist politicians in a fiery monologue.
Now Two Inner Circle DC Democrats Hint They Might Be Ditching the Party Over Socialist Senate Pick
https://redstate.com/beccalower/2026/08/08/now-two-inner-circle-dc-democrats-are-ditching-the-party-over-mis-socialist-senate-pick-n2205362
https://redstate.com/beccalower/2026/08/08/now-two-inner-circle-dc-democrats-are-ditching-the-party-over-mis-socialist-senate-pick-n2205362
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Now Two Inner Circle DC Democrats Hint They Might Be Ditching the Party Over Socialist Senate Pick
Two key DC Democrats consider leaving party over socialist Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed.
ICE Torches Media Outlet Over Attempt to Gin Up Bodycam Scandal
https://redstate.com/terichristoph/2026/08/08/ice-gives-important-update-on-safety-measures-n2205370
https://redstate.com/terichristoph/2026/08/08/ice-gives-important-update-on-safety-measures-n2205370
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ICE Torches Media Outlet That Tried to Gin Up Scandal Over Bodycams
ICE disputes media claims on bodycam policy, pledges transparency and full officer bodycam rollout by August.
Oh, No: Barbra Streisand Is Big Mad at Conservatives Over Fauci 'Witch Hunt'
https://redstate.com/terichristoph/2026/08/08/barbra-streisand-is-big-mad-at-conservatives-over-fauci-witch-hunt-n2205373
https://redstate.com/terichristoph/2026/08/08/barbra-streisand-is-big-mad-at-conservatives-over-fauci-witch-hunt-n2205373
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Oh, No: Barbra Streisand Is Big Mad at Conservatives Over Fauci 'Witch Hunt'
Barbra Streisand condemns GOP's Fauci 'witch hunt' amid political controversy over COVID-19 response.