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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Now Newsom Wants $95 Million for EV Chargers While CA Still Can’t Keep Lights On
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/08/18/now-newsom-wants-95-million-for-ev-chargers-while-ca-still-cant-keep-lights-on-n2205750
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/08/18/now-newsom-wants-95-million-for-ev-chargers-while-ca-still-cant-keep-lights-on-n2205750
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Now Newsom Wants $95 Million for EV Chargers While CA Still Can’t Keep Lights On
Sometimes you just have to wonder what's going through a liberal politician's head. Given that the h
14 Arrested in Penn State University Fraternities' Drug Trafficking Initiation Ritual
https://redstate.com/jenniferoo/2026/08/18/14-arrested-in-penn-state-fraternitys-new-drug-trafficking-initiation-ritual-n2205746
https://redstate.com/jenniferoo/2026/08/18/14-arrested-in-penn-state-fraternitys-new-drug-trafficking-initiation-ritual-n2205746
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14 Arrested in Penn State University Fraternities' Drug Trafficking Initiation Ritual
14 arrested in Penn State fraternities' cocaine trafficking ring involving initiation rituals and drug distribution.
'Leave NOW': Judge Lifts 'Last Block' on Trump's TPS Terminations
https://redstate.com/kyle-becker/2026/08/18/federal-judge-lifts-block-on-trumps-immigration-order-but-theres-a-catch-n2205751
https://redstate.com/kyle-becker/2026/08/18/federal-judge-lifts-block-on-trumps-immigration-order-but-theres-a-catch-n2205751
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'Leave NOW': Judge Lifts 'Last Block' on Trump's TPS Terminations
Judge lifts final block on Trump’s TPS terminations, allowing deportations to proceed amid discrimination claims.
Unreal: Former Minnesota 'Refugee of the Year' Busted on Fraud Charges
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/08/18/unreal-former-minnesota-refugee-of-the-year-busted-on-fraud-charges-n2205754
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/08/18/unreal-former-minnesota-refugee-of-the-year-busted-on-fraud-charges-n2205754
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Unreal: Former Minnesota 'Refugee of the Year' Busted on Fraud Charges
Minnesota sure seems like it's been ground zero for various fraud and rip-off schemes. They are far
Scott Bessent's Would-Be Assassin Heads to Prison As Trans Violence Becomes Harder to Ignore
https://redstate.com/terichristoph/2026/08/18/man-who-wanted-to-kill-bessent-is-sentenced-n2205753
https://redstate.com/terichristoph/2026/08/18/man-who-wanted-to-kill-bessent-is-sentenced-n2205753
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Scott Bessent's Would-Be Assassin Heads to Prison As Trans Violence Becomes Harder to Ignore
Trans violence is getting out of control in the United States.We're coming up on the one year annive
California's War on Drivers Speeds Up — Now They're Coming for Your Tires
https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2026/08/18/californias-war-on-drivers-speeds-up-now-theyre-coming-for-your-tires-n2205755
https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2026/08/18/californias-war-on-drivers-speeds-up-now-theyre-coming-for-your-tires-n2205755
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California's War on Drivers Speeds Up — Now They're Coming for Your Tires
California's new tire regulations target drivers, raising costs amid a broader crackdown on cars and freedoms.
Karoline Leavitt Wrecks Liberal Media Over 'Fake News' About Turkey Plane Incident
https://redstate.com/nick-arama/2026/08/18/karoline-leavitt-wrecks-liberal-media-over-false-graphic-n2205748
https://redstate.com/nick-arama/2026/08/18/karoline-leavitt-wrecks-liberal-media-over-false-graphic-n2205748
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Karoline Leavitt Wrecks Liberal Media Over 'Fake News' About Turkey Plane Incident
We reported on the story of President Donald Trump leaving the regular Air Force One while he was in
Flocked-Up: Florida Cop Allegedly Used Flock 717 Times to Track His Estranged Wife
https://redstate.com/ben-smith/2026/08/18/florida-cop-allegedly-used-flock-717-times-to-track-his-estranged-wife-now-trump-is-weighing-in-n2205757
https://redstate.com/ben-smith/2026/08/18/florida-cop-allegedly-used-flock-717-times-to-track-his-estranged-wife-now-trump-is-weighing-in-n2205757
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Flocked-Up: Florida Cop Allegedly Used Flock 717 Times to Track His Estranged Wife
A Florida officer allegedly used Flock 717 times to track his estranged wife as Trump weighs the system’s future.
LOL — You're Never Going to Guess What 'Desirable' and 'Sexy' Trait Dems Are Banking on to Win Votes
https://redstate.com/rusty-weiss/2026/08/18/lol-dems-are-banking-on-their-desirable-men-bringing-sexy-back-and-winning-votes-report-n2205760
https://redstate.com/rusty-weiss/2026/08/18/lol-dems-are-banking-on-their-desirable-men-bringing-sexy-back-and-winning-votes-report-n2205760
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LOL — You're Never Going to Guess What 'Desirable' and 'Sexy' Trait Dems Are Banking on to Win Votes
Apparently, the Democrat party is pivoting to its Magic Mike phase in order to draw in the female vo