George Takei

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A Fox News clip where a Trump administration official responds to 13% credit card delinquency rates by downplaying concerns, framing it as people simply "taking a little bit longer" to pay rather than a financial crisis.
Ossoff at an Atlanta rally threatening congressional investigations into Trump's sons' alleged corrupt dealings in Kazakhstan.
California June primary early voting data showing 3.3M+ ballots cast, with Democrats leading in raw numbers, and a striking age gap in turnout — voters 65+ turning out at 30% vs. only 5% for 18-34 year olds.
A witty exchange where someone asked "Why don't immigrants start their own countries?" and Smith replied "They did, it was called America."
A tweet noting that Senator Susan Collins complained about a constituent (Graham Platner) using profanity on Reddit.
A Democratic congressman criticizing the use of national park entrance fees for D.C. beautification projects (like painting the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool blue) instead of addressing the $23 billion repair backlog in national parks.
A headline reporting that USPS is planning significant restrictions on mail-in voting.
Senator Jon Ossoff making a speech arguing that American identity is rooted in shared ideas and convictions rather than ethnicity or genetics, contrasting this view with what he attributes to Trump, Vance, and Miller.
Screenshot of an X post from journalist Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) reporting that the rookie federal prosecutor who brought the case against James Comey - alleging that Comey threatened Trump's life by posting a photo of seashells on Instagram - has stepped off the case. Text only, no image.
Screenshot of an X post from @MarcoFos... quoting attorney Jennifer Welch on The Don Lemon Show describing a signed affidavit in the Epstein Files alleging that Donald Trump sexually assaulted a 13-year-old girl. The post includes a video still of Welch speaking into a microphone during what appears to be a podcast or interview setting.
Screenshot of an X post from @Acyn quoting Rep. Ro Khanna's account of a closed-door interview with former Attorney General Pam Bondi about the Epstein Files. Khanna states Bondi told the committee that Acting AG Todd Blanche was managing the process, and that the FBI scrubbed or withheld a significant number of documents before they reached the Justice Department - raising questions Khanna says must now be directed to FBI Director Kash Patel. The post includes a CNN video still showing a news anchor alongside a live shot of Rep. Khanna, with a breaking news chyron reading "DEM REP. KHANNA ON CLOSED-DOOR INTERVIEW WITH FORMER AG BONDI."
Screenshot of an X post from @FightForAUnion noting that Mark Zuckerberg's massive yacht arrived in Seattle on the same day Meta cut its local workforce by 20%, calling it evidence that billionaires "despise their workers and want them to know it." The post includes three photos: one taken from inside a restaurant or bar showing the yacht visible on the water in the background, one closer shot of the large black-and-white yacht docked in a marina, and one wider shot of the Seattle skyline with the yacht visible in the foreground.
Screenshot of an X post from ProPublica journalist Robert Faturechi (@RobertFaturechi) reporting that a top White House aide intervened to secure a $620 million Pentagon loan for a company connected to Donald Trump Jr., with a source involved saying "The call came from the White House: We have to get this done." The post includes a photo of Donald Trump Jr. and Donald Trump walking together outdoors and links to a ProPublica article titled "The White House Intervened to Get a $620 Million Deal for a..."
Screenshot of an X post from Senator Andy Kim (@AndyKimNJ) criticizing Trump for directing taxpayer dollars to private prison companies like GeoGroup, which operates Delaney Hall, while failing to lower grocery or gas prices. Kim frames it as a choice voters face in November. The post includes a photo of Kim speaking through a megaphone outside what appears to be the Delaney Hall detention facility, with armed officers in tactical gear standing behind him, and links to a Mother Jones article.
Screenshot of an X post from @HQNewsNow reporting that the Pentagon is recruiting service members to attend the UFC fight event at the White House, but that leaked messages reveal soldiers must pay for their own travel and meet a "current waist-height ratio" requirement to attend. The post includes two side-by-side images: one of Trump gesturing while speaking, and one aerial photo showing a large octagon fighting structure being constructed on the White House grounds.
Screenshot of an X post from @MorePerfectUS reporting that workers are now taking home the smallest share of America's economic output since records began in 1947, while corporate profits are simultaneously at their highest point since 1950. Text only, no image.
Screenshot of an X post from @HQNewsNow reporting that 5 of the 9 performers announced for Trump's Freedom 250 concert event withdrew less than 48 hours after the announcement. The post includes a side-by-side image: on the left, Trump wearing a red MAGA hat; on the right, the event's featured performers lineup graphic showing red X marks crossed over the photos of five artists, including Milli Vanilli, The Commodores, Morris Day & The Time, Flo Rida, and Bret Michaels. Vanilla Ice and a few others remain without X marks.
Screenshot of an X post from @lorrzba joking that Marco Rubio is realizing he needs to become a pop star to perform at the nation's 250th anniversary celebration. The post includes a photo of Vanilla Ice - a man in a silver sequined jacket, black shirt, chain necklaces, and leather pants - seated on a couch in what appears to be a formal government setting, with suited officials visible in the background.
Screenshot of a MeidasTouch post on X commenting that if a foreign country's leader's daughter-in-law were giving him a softball interview on a major news channel, viewers would correctly identify it as a hallmark of a dictatorship. The post embeds an Aaron Rupar clip from Fox News' "My View with Lara Trump" showing Trump being interviewed by his daughter-in-law, with a chyron reading "TRUMP: HAD A VERY SHORT WINDOW TO ACT ON IRAN." The embedded quote shows Lara Trump raising concerns about the timing of a conflict before the midterms, and Trump responding that he had "a very short window."
Screenshot of a Bulwark post on X quoting Rep. Stansbury calling the DOJ's intervention to prevent Attorney General Pam Bondi from answering questions about her conversations with Donald Trump a cover-up - and predicting it will be remembered as the largest cover-up in American history. The post includes a video still of Rep. Stansbury speaking at what appears to be a press gathering outside a hearing room, surrounded by colleagues and onlookers.
Screenshot of a MeidasTouch post on X arguing that Democrats should stop believing a straight white male candidate would be "safe" from GOP culture-war attacks in 2028. The post uses Texas Democrat James Talarico as an example, noting Republicans are already calling him "Tofu Talarico" and "transgender" despite him being a straight white Christian - the same playbook used against others, including calling Biden a communist. The post includes a video still from the MeidasTouch Podcast.
A New York Times graphic featuring a photo of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts reflected in the Potomac River, with a large pull quote reading: "Congress gave the Kennedy Center its name, and only Congress can change it." Below the image, a caption attributes the quote to Judge Christopher R. Cooper, who wrote in a 94-page order that the law establishing the performing arts center made it "crystal clear" the venue was to be named for President Kennedy. Photo credit: Caroline Gutman for The New York Times.
Screenshot of an X post from sports journalist Emma Vigeland (@EmmaV...) reacting with dismay to an embedded Acyn post reporting that Trump described NY Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart as a "male model," a "handsome guy," and a "beautiful guy," and claimed Dart told him "I love you, sir." Vigeland writes that Giants fans will be mocked every time the team loses or Dart throws an interception, and says it will be deserved. The embedded post includes a Fox News video still of Trump being interviewed, with a chyron reading "TRUMP: WHEN JAXSON GETS HARASSED, HE'S ALSO LOVED."
Screenshot of a PatriotTakes post on X describing a 6-minute Republican opposition video outlining Ken Paxton's corruption, originally distributed by the NRSC, that has since been made unlisted on YouTube. The post includes a still from the video showing a black-and-white image of Paxton with a graphic reading "2011 - TEXAS STATE REPRESENTATIVE" and text describing Paxton soliciting investments in a technology company called Servergy while serving in that role.
Screenshot of a tweet from @daniel... (Daniel Goldman) on X, posted 12 hours ago, reading: "I spent two hours yesterday at Delaney Hall in Newark where 700 detainees are being held by ICE. What I saw and heard was horrific: worm-infested food, no access to medical care, no way to connect with their families. Many of the detainees were lawful visa holders, including one 18-year-old who is missing her graduation and prom because she is being held in a cell. This is not America. This is unacceptable, and it has to stop now." An embedded video thumbnail shows Goldman speaking directly to camera, wearing a blue checked shirt.
Screenshot of a tweet from @GovMikieSherrill (Governor Mikie Sherrill) on X, posted 11 hours ago, reading: "If conditions are really as good as you're claiming, then let my health inspectors do their jobs. Taxpayers are footing a billion-dollar bill for this facility. They deserve transparency." It quote-tweets @RapidResponse47 citing DHS Secretary Mullin defending the NJ ICE facility, calling Democratic criticism "political theater." An embedded Fox News live clip shows Mullin being interviewed, with the chyron "DEMS SLAM NJ I.C.E. FACILITY DESPITE DEBUNKED REPORTS OF POOR CONDITIONS."
Screenshot of a tweet from @MikeLevin (Mike Levin) on X, posted 17 hours ago, reading: "Samuel Alito's son has worked as a lawyer inside Trump's Treasury Department since early last year. The administration hid it. No public resume, no LinkedIn, no mention on the Treasury website, outdated bar listings. Four former officials confirmed it. The public was never told."
Screenshot of a tweet from @jamestal... (James Talarico) on X reading: "Ken Paxton is throwing everything he has at us. He's called me a radical leftist. He's called me a fake Christian. He's even called me a vegan! I'm an 8th generation Texan — I've been eating BBQ since before Ken Paxton's first indictment." An embedded video thumbnail shows Talarico speaking at a podium in front of a Texas flag.
Screenshot of a tweet from @factpostnews (FactPost) on X.com reading: "Vance: You can't boo me. I'm the Vice President of the United States." An embedded RSBN live video shows Vice President JD Vance speaking at a podium at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, with uniformed cadets visible behind him.
Screenshot of a tweet from @TheTNHoller (The Tennessee Holler) on X.com reading: "WATCH: Bessent says Treasury is preparing to put Trump's face on a $250 bill if Congress changes the law. Yes seriously. This is real life now." An embedded C-SPAN video shows Treasury Secretary Bessent speaking at a White House briefing podium, with a phone screen displaying "Welcome to Trump Accounts" visible beside him. The chyron reads "TREASURY SECY. BESSENT TAKES QUESTIONS FROM REPORTERS."
Screenshot of a tweet from @DarrigoMelanie (Melanie D'Arrigo) on X.com reading: "Just a reminder that Stephen Miller's fake hair is gender affirming care." A side-by-side photo shows Miller with a visibly thinning hairline on the left and a fuller hairline on the right. Below is a quote-tweet from @StephenM (Stephen Miller) reading: "He's transitioning." with a link.
Screenshot of a tweet from @JoyceWhiteVance (Joyce Alene) on X.com reading: "'Aliens walk among us' is a great way of distracting people from the fact that we still don't know what's in the Epstein Files." It quote-tweets @WhiteHouse (The White House) which reads "They walk among us." with a link to ALIENS.GOV and an embedded video thumbnail showing an AI-generated image of a person being lifted by a UFO beam over a border wall at night.
Screenshot of an X/Twitter post by @factpostnews reporting Fox Business coverage of rising food prices due to the Iran conflict, citing wheat up over 20%, soybeans up 11%, and fertilizer up 44% since the conflict began, noting that one third of the world's fertilizer passes through the Strait of Hormuz. Accompanied by a Fox Business screenshot of an AGCO CEO interview with the chyron "AGCO CEO Says Fertilizer Cost Will Hit Food Supply."
Screenshot of an X/Twitter post by @CalltoActivism claiming that Trump confused Iran with Venezuela on live TV, and previously mixed up Iran with Taiwan, characterizing the incidents as signs of cognitive decline. Accompanied by a video still of Trump speaking at a Cabinet table flanked by Marco Rubio and another official.
Screenshot of an X/Twitter post from the Governor Newsom Press Office announcing that California will impose a 100% tax on payments distributed from Trump's January 6th "slush fund." Accompanied by a video still of Governor Gavin Newsom seated at a desk with the California Republic flag behind him and staff members flanking him.
Screenshot of a New York Times breaking news tweet reporting that the Justice Department opened an investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who had accused Donald Trump of rape and won a civil case in which a jury found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation. Photo shows Carroll walking through a crowd outside a courthouse.
Screenshot of an X/Twitter post by @TeamTalaricoHQ quoting Republican Senator Thom Tillis saying that calling Ken Paxton "ethically challenged" is an understatement comparable to calling Jeffrey Dahmer someone with an eating disorder. Accompanied by a CNN "State of the Union" screenshot showing Tillis being interviewed by Jake Tapper.
Screenshot of an X/Twitter post by @MorePerfectUS reporting that a Delaware Superior Court judge ruled that corporations and legal entities that own property can vote in municipal elections in Fenwick Island, rejecting ACLU arguments that corporate voting dilutes the power of human voters.
Screenshot of an X/Twitter post by @Acyn quoting Stephen Miller claiming that welfare programs simply take applicants' word about having children without verification, and that food stamps are issued without checking if applicants actually have kids. Photo shows Miller speaking at a table alongside JD Vance beneath the Vice President seal.
Screenshot of a Rolling Stone tweet featuring a Dana White interview quote: "You never hear me talk politically, you never hear me say anything left, right. I'm a right down the middle common sense ... that's me." Accompanied by a video still of White sitting in a podcast-style setting.
Screenshot of a tweet from @Acyn on X.com transcribing a CNN exchange between anchor Kaitlan Collins and NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani about Jeff Bezos's comments on taxing the wealthy. Mamdani argues that with 1 in 4 New Yorkers living in poverty, the city needs a tax system that addresses the affordability crisis. An embedded CNN clip from "The Source" shows Collins and Mamdani on a split screen, with the chyron "MAMDANI RESPONDS TO BEZOS' COMMENT ON RAISING TAXES."
Screenshot of a tweet from @RepMaxwellFrost (Congressman Maxwell Frost) on X.com reading: "‼️ UPDATE: I just got out of 'Alligator Alcatraz.' Here's what I learned about the facility closing:" with an embedded video of Frost speaking from his car, wearing glasses and a seatbelt, with an on-screen caption reading "That's $1 million a day."
Screenshot of a tweet from @StateDept (Department of State) on X.com quoting Secretary Rubio: "The straits have to be open. What's happening there is illegal. It's unsustainable for the world and it's unacceptable." An embedded video thumbnail shows Rubio in a suit and red tie speaking to reporters aboard an airplane, with microphones and phones extended toward him.
Screenshot of a tweet from @RpsAgainstTrump (Republicans against Trump) on X.com, shared via @Acyn, describing a Texas voter who told CNN he voted for John Cornyn because Trump didn't endorse him and would never vote for Paxton, quoting: "It makes me sick that the Republican Party is completely controlled by one man." An embedded CNN live broadcast shows a street interview, with the chyron "TEXAS VOTERS HEAD TO POLLS IN TEST OF TRUMP'S ENDORSEMENT" and a "2026 MIDTERMS" banner.
Screenshot of a tweet from @jamestalarico (James Talarico) on X.com reading: "Ken Paxton is the most corrupt politician in America. He embodies the broken system we're running against. It's time to come together: The People vs. Ken Paxton." An embedded video thumbnail shows Talarico speaking in front of a Texas flag.
Screenshot of a tweet from @atrupar (Aaron Rupar) on X.com reading: "Sen. Dave McCormick: 'President Trump's regime-- uhm, his administration'" with an embedded Fox News live broadcast screenshot showing McCormick on screen, with chyrons reading "TRUMP SAYS IRAN PEACE TALKS 'PROCEEDING NICELY'" and "SENIOR U.S. OFFICIAL: U.S. MILITARY ALSO STRUCK AN IRANIAN SURFACE-TO-[A]."
Screenshot of a tweet from @factpostnews (FactPost) on X.com listing Ken Paxton's controversies after winning the TX GOP Senate primary runoff, including impeachment by his own party, a $300,000 fraud settlement, extramarital affairs, a mortgage fraud investigation, stealing a $1,000 pen, and firing whistleblowers. A photo of Paxton and partial vote results are shown below.
Screenshot of a tweet from @MorePerfectUS (More Perfect Union) on X.com reading: "BREAKING: The Trump administration is planning to implement NDAs for all federal workers. The draft of this proposed rule is already out, according to the Washington Post, and will be published tomorrow."
Screenshot of a post from @adammo... (Adam Mockler) on X, posted 5 hours ago, criticizing the U.S. government's framing of new strikes on Iran as "self-defense" after months of claiming Iran's military had been destroyed. The post quotes an embedded Politico report stating the U.S. launched self-defense strikes in Iran as peace negotiations continue. No video or photo accompanies the post beyond the embedded Politico link preview.
Screenshot of a post from @... (Governor Mikie Sherrill) on X, posted 7 hours ago, describing her visit to Delaney Hall after reports of unsafe and unconstitutional conditions, saying what she heard from families and advocates was heartbreaking, and reporting that her request to access the facility was denied, which she says raises questions about what is being hidden. Below is a grid of four photos showing Sherrill outside the facility speaking with advocates and community members near a chain-link fence, with crowds and media visible.
Screenshot of a post from @FaceTheNation (Face The Nation) on X.com, reporting that Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) defended the IRS settlement preventing audits of Trump family tax records by blaming the Biden administration for weaponizing the government against Trump. Below is a news photo showing Trump smiling on the left and Lawler speaking at a podium on the right, both against a dark background.
Screenshot of a post from @Out5p0k... (OutspokenTM) on X, posted 6 hours ago, reporting that ICE tear-gassed NJ Senator Andy Kim outside Delaney Hall in Newark after detainees launched a hunger strike over spoiled food, lack of medical care, and extreme heat. Below is a video still showing several people outdoors tending to a person who appears to be affected by tear gas, with a text overlay reading "ICE tear gassed Senator Andy Kim."
Screenshot of a post from @S... (Senator Andy Kim) on X, posted 2 days ago, demanding Delaney Hall be shut down immediately after visiting the detention facility with Rep. Menendez and witnessing what he describes as inhumane and unacceptable conditions. Below is a video still of Kim speaking outdoors in a gray suit and blue tie, gesturing with one hand, with yellow barriers and a concrete wall visible behind him. The subtitle reads "give them time in court."
Screenshot of a post from @Em... (Emoluments Clause) on X, posted 6 hours ago, quoting NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani explaining that a 2% flat tax on the super wealthy and raising the corporate tax to 11.5% would generate $9 billion, more than enough to fund his economic agenda, and describing his plan as "Trump-proofing" New York City by protecting residents from federal cuts to programs like SNAP. Below is an MSNBC The Beat with Ari Melber video still showing Mamdani speaking in front of a White House backdrop, with a chyron reading "Mamdani Faces Tax Critics."
Screenshot of a post from @Acyn on X, posted 1 hour ago, relaying a CNN breaking news report that U.S. Central Command confirmed American forces targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking U.S. warships in the Strait of Hormuz. Below is a CNN Breaking News live video still of a female anchor delivering the report, with a chyron reading "Iran: Explosions Heard in Iranian Port City, Air Defenses Activated."
Screenshot of a post from @RoKhanna (Ro Khanna) on X, posted 3 hours ago, suggesting JD Vance may be reconsidering a 2028 presidential run because being associated with Trump's slush fund is politically damaging. The post quotes an embedded Daily Mail report stating Vance is considering abandoning his 2028 presidential run. Below is a Daily Mail video still of Vance in a navy suit and purple tie speaking in front of what appears to be the White House, with a caption reading "Vance considers ABANDONING run for..."
Screenshot of a post from @MarcoFos... (Marco Foster) on X, posted 5 hours ago, quoting Graham Platner calling out Jeff Bezos, arguing that targeting hoarded wealth and redirecting it to social programs like healthcare, childcare, and teacher pay would improve working Americans' lives, and dismissing Bezos's arguments as propaganda designed to protect himself and his wealthy allies. Below is an MSNBC All In with Chris Hayes video still showing Bernie Sanders and Platner side by side, with a chyron reading "Bezos: Billionaire Tax Hikes Won't Help Americans."
Screenshot of a breaking news post from NEXTA (@nexta_tv) on X reporting that the U.S. has halted Ukraine peace talks. The post quotes Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying the U.S. was the only party both Russia and Ukraine were willing to talk to, that the effort didn't yield results, and that Washington will only return to negotiations if the dynamics change - adding "If someone else wants to take this on - please, be my guest." The post includes a video still of Rubio speaking at what appears to be a NATO press event.
Screenshot of an X post from journalist Erin Banco (@ErinBanco) reporting a scoop that Trump's election-security czar Kurt Olsen sought to ban voting machines used in more than half of U.S. states by asking whether the Commerce Department could designate their components as national-security risks. Text only, no image.