In the Election to Replace Eric Swalwell, the Mascara Has Hit the Fan
https://redstate.com/jerrywilson/2026/08/17/in-the-election-to-replace-eric-swalwell-the-mascara-has-hit-the-fan-n2205731
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In the Election to Replace Eric Swalwell, the Mascara Has Hit the Fan
Special election in CA-14 to replace Eric Swalwell heats up with Hernandez vs. Wahab clash.
The Essex Files: Iran's Broken Promises Demand Clear-Eyed Resolve
https://redstate.com/brad-essex/2026/08/18/the-essex-files-irans-broken-promises-demand-clear-eyed-resolve-n2205719
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The Essex Files: Iran's Broken Promises Demand Clear-Eyed Resolve
Iran's stalled deal demands firm US resolve amid rising Middle East tensions and nuclear threats.
Another ICE Family Separation Sob Story Falls Apart at the Seams
https://redstate.com/jenniferoo/2026/08/18/another-ice-family-separation-sob-story-is-not-what-it-seems-n2205728
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Another ICE Family Separation Sob Story Falls Apart at the Seams
Exposing the truth behind ICE family separation claims and media misinformation in immigration enforcement.
Jill Stein's Court No-Show Ends With an Arrest Warrant
https://redstate.com/ben-smith/2026/08/18/jill-steins-court-no-show-ends-with-an-arrest-warrant-n2205730
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Jill Stein's Court No-Show Ends With an Arrest Warrant
Jill Stein skipped court in her assault case, prompting a St. Louis judge to issue an arrest warrant.
Woke Mob Tries to Sink Children's Ride. Owner Doesn't Give a Ship.
https://redstate.com/ben-smith/2026/08/18/woke-mob-tries-to-sink-childrens-ride-owner-doesnt-give-a-ship-n2205733
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Woke Mob Tries to Sink Children's Ride. Owner Doesn't Give a Ship.
A Titanic-themed children's ride survives woke outrage after its owner refuses to cave to critics.
Cornyn Staffer Makes Unusual Move That Has Everyone Talking, Convinces Paxton Voters They Were Right
https://redstate.com/nick-arama/2026/08/18/talarico-hire-cornyn-staffer-n2205725
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Cornyn Staffer Makes Unusual Move That Has Everyone Talking, Convinces Paxton Voters They Were Right
Cornyn staffer joins Talarico campaign, sparking debate and boosting Paxton supporters' confidence.
Berlin's Ministry of Bathrooms Decides One Shower Is Too Many
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Berlin's Ministry of Bathrooms Decides One Shower Is Too Many
Berlin bureaucrats ordered a tenant's shower ripped out because officials deemed it too luxurious.
Under Newsom and Bass, Homeless Crisis Gets So Bad Venice Residents Hire Former Gang Members
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Under Newsom and Bass, Homeless Crisis Gets So Bad Venice Residents Hire Former Gang Members
Venice residents hire former gang members to clear homeless camps as Los Angeles fails to restore order.
Ossoff Tries Some Desperate Clean-Up After 'Natalie' Comment - It Doesn't Go Well
https://redstate.com/nick-arama/2026/08/18/ossoff-tries-some-desperate-clean-up-after-natalie-comment-it-doesnt-go-well-n2205734
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Ossoff Tries Some Desperate Clean-Up After 'Natalie' Comment - It Doesn't Go Well
We reported on Monday about the gross insinuation from Sen. John Ossoff (D-GA). He was attackin
The Media’s ICE Magic Trick: Make a Final Removal Order Disappear
https://redstate.com/ben-smith/2026/08/18/the-medias-ice-magic-trick-make-a-final-removal-order-disappear-n2205737
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The Media’s ICE Magic Trick: Make a Final Removal Order Disappear
Media framed Alex Pereira-Alves as legally present while downplaying his final removal order from 2018.
Luigi Mangione's Guilty Plea Gambit May Have Just Paid Off in a Big Way
https://redstate.com/terichristoph/2026/08/18/luigi-mangiones-murder-trial-postponed-n2205738
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Luigi Mangione's Guilty Plea Gambit May Have Just Paid Off in a Big Way
The case of Luigi Mangione, 28, who admitted last week in federal court that he murdered UnitedHealt
'You Are the ID': Minnesota Voting Scandal Explodes
https://redstate.com/kyle-becker/2026/08/18/you-are-the-id-minnesota-voting-scandal-explodes-n2205743
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'You Are the ID': Minnesota Voting Scandal Explodes
The Minnesota voting scandal is reaching epic proportions as a number of stunning investigative repo
Watch: Mom and Daughter Smack Down the WNBA's Statement on XX-XY T-Shirt Controversy
https://redstate.com/nick-arama/2026/08/18/mom-and-daughter-respond-to-wnba-on-action-taken-against-their-shirts-n2205739
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Watch: Mom and Daughter Smack Down the WNBA's Statement on XX-XY T-Shirt Controversy
Mom and daughter confront WNBA over forced cover-up of XX-XY shirts at Indiana Fever game.
Trump Signals the End to Talks With Iran As the US Takes Full Control of the Strait of Hormuz
https://redstate.com/jenniferoo/2026/08/18/the-time-for-talk-is-over-trump-indicates-full-control-of-the-strait-is-in-the-us-hands-n2205742
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Trump Signals the End to Talks With Iran As the US Takes Full Control of the Strait of Hormuz
As my colleague Ward Clark reported, Monday marked the end of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU),
Journo Puts Fauci, ABC News in Hot Seat With Explosive Claim About Altered 2021 Lab Leak Story
https://redstate.com/sister-toldjah/2026/08/18/journalist-makes-long-overdue-admission-about-former-employer-n2205721
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Journo Puts Fauci, ABC News in Hot Seat With Explosive Claim About Altered 2021 Lab Leak Story
Ex-ABC journalist Terry Moran claims Fauci censored 2021 lab leak COVID story, exposing media bias.
Replacing Karoline Leavitt Won't Be Easy — but Trump Could Make It Must-See TV
https://redstate.com/terichristoph/2026/08/18/trumps-plan-for-leavitt-replacement-n2205744
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Replacing Karoline Leavitt Won't Be Easy — but Trump Could Make It Must-See TV
Trump's challenge to replace Karoline Leavitt as press secretary could turn into must-see political TV.
Refugee Numbers Tank, Violent Crime Plummets: Coincidence?
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/08/18/refugee-numbers-tank-violent-crime-plummets-coincidence-n2205745
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Refugee Numbers Tank, Violent Crime Plummets: Coincidence?
Violent crime rates and refugee admissions drop sharply in 2025–2026: analyzing possible connections.
Fairfax County Blues: Murderer Gets Free Pass for His Religious Extremism, Jets Off to Tajikistan
https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2026/08/18/fairfax-county-blues-murderer-gets-free-pass-for-his-religious-extremism-jets-off-to-tajikistan-n2205749
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Fairfax County Blues: Murderer Gets Free Pass for His Religious Extremism, Jets Off to Tajikistan
As our Teri Christoph and others have covered extensively, there’s some weird stuff that goes on in
Define Irony: NSA Held Back China Election Intel to Avoid Being Branded Part of the 'Deep State'
https://redstate.com/kyle-becker/2026/08/18/nsa-downplayed-2016-chinese-election-interference-over-deep-state-label-fears-n2205747
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Define Irony: NSA Held Back China Election Intel to Avoid Being Branded Part of the 'Deep State'
The Russia Hoax exploded into the national media during the 2016 election campaign. The likes o