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TikTok & YouTube @ stephdoesnews.
Substack: stephdoesnews.substack.com
A Harris County Judge ordered 2 extra days of Early Voting for the special election for Texas’ 18th Congressional District.
Early Voting Polls will be open:
🗳️ Tuesday, Jan. 27, 7am - 7pm
🗳️ Wednesday Jan. 28, 7am - 7pm
🗳️ Thursday Jan. 29, 12pm - 7pm
Early Voting Polls will be open:
🗳️ Tuesday, Jan. 27, 7am - 7pm
🗳️ Wednesday Jan. 28, 7am - 7pm
🗳️ Thursday Jan. 29, 12pm - 7pm
January 27, 2026 at 3:19 AM
A Harris County Judge ordered 2 extra days of Early Voting for the special election for Texas’ 18th Congressional District.
Early Voting Polls will be open:
🗳️ Tuesday, Jan. 27, 7am - 7pm
🗳️ Wednesday Jan. 28, 7am - 7pm
🗳️ Thursday Jan. 29, 12pm - 7pm
Early Voting Polls will be open:
🗳️ Tuesday, Jan. 27, 7am - 7pm
🗳️ Wednesday Jan. 28, 7am - 7pm
🗳️ Thursday Jan. 29, 12pm - 7pm
TX Rep. Vicente Gonzalez posted a video on X calling for an investigation into ICE. He then explained that he voted for the DHS funding bill only to fund agencies in South Texas, including FEMA, TSA, and the Coast Guard, and to ensure federal workers get paid.
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Rep. Vicente Gonzalez on X: "https://t.co/lQ1gyG8zWJ" / X
https://t.co/lQ1gyG8zWJ
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January 26, 2026 at 5:29 PM
TX Rep. Vicente Gonzalez posted a video on X calling for an investigation into ICE. He then explained that he voted for the DHS funding bill only to fund agencies in South Texas, including FEMA, TSA, and the Coast Guard, and to ensure federal workers get paid.
x.com/RepGonzalez/...
x.com/RepGonzalez/...
NY Rep. Tom Suozzi expressed regret for voting in favor of the DHS funding bill:
“I failed to view the DHS funding vote as a referendum on the illegal and immoral conduct of ICE in Minneapolis. I have long been critical of ICE’s unlawful behavior and I must do a better job of demonstrating that.”
“I failed to view the DHS funding vote as a referendum on the illegal and immoral conduct of ICE in Minneapolis. I have long been critical of ICE’s unlawful behavior and I must do a better job of demonstrating that.”
January 26, 2026 at 5:21 PM
NY Rep. Tom Suozzi expressed regret for voting in favor of the DHS funding bill:
“I failed to view the DHS funding vote as a referendum on the illegal and immoral conduct of ICE in Minneapolis. I have long been critical of ICE’s unlawful behavior and I must do a better job of demonstrating that.”
“I failed to view the DHS funding vote as a referendum on the illegal and immoral conduct of ICE in Minneapolis. I have long been critical of ICE’s unlawful behavior and I must do a better job of demonstrating that.”
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NEWS: Bari Weiss will hold an all-hands meeting to discuss the future of CBS News tomorrow, per note that just went out to employees.
January 26, 2026 at 3:08 PM
NEWS: Bari Weiss will hold an all-hands meeting to discuss the future of CBS News tomorrow, per note that just went out to employees.
GOP candidate for MN Governor Chris Madel, who is also the pro bono attorney for Renee Good’s murderer, dropped out of the race.
He made it clear that a Republican candidate is unlikely to win a statewide election in Minnesota.
www.startribune.com/chris-madel-...
He made it clear that a Republican candidate is unlikely to win a statewide election in Minnesota.
www.startribune.com/chris-madel-...
Chris Madel ends GOP bid for governor, says he can’t support federal ‘retribution’ against Minnesota
His exit comes as some other Republicans have started to distance themselves from the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in the state.
www.startribune.com
January 26, 2026 at 5:19 PM
GOP candidate for MN Governor Chris Madel, who is also the pro bono attorney for Renee Good’s murderer, dropped out of the race.
He made it clear that a Republican candidate is unlikely to win a statewide election in Minnesota.
www.startribune.com/chris-madel-...
He made it clear that a Republican candidate is unlikely to win a statewide election in Minnesota.
www.startribune.com/chris-madel-...
This lawsuit against former Arizona Senator turned lobbist Kyrsten Sinema for being a homewrecker has everything: Misusing taxpayer dollars, inappropriate relationships with staffers, illegal drug use on the job, 18th century English common law, financial disadvantages of tradwives, Signal.
January 16, 2026 at 3:27 AM
This lawsuit against former Arizona Senator turned lobbist Kyrsten Sinema for being a homewrecker has everything: Misusing taxpayer dollars, inappropriate relationships with staffers, illegal drug use on the job, 18th century English common law, financial disadvantages of tradwives, Signal.
Sens. Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Todd Young (R-IN) cowed to Trump and voted against the War Powers Resolution that would have barred POTUS from taking further military action in 🇻🇪. JD Vance broke the tie vote.
Note: Hawley’s wife, Erin, is lobbying for a seat on the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals
Note: Hawley’s wife, Erin, is lobbying for a seat on the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals
January 15, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Sens. Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Todd Young (R-IN) cowed to Trump and voted against the War Powers Resolution that would have barred POTUS from taking further military action in 🇻🇪. JD Vance broke the tie vote.
Note: Hawley’s wife, Erin, is lobbying for a seat on the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals
Note: Hawley’s wife, Erin, is lobbying for a seat on the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals
NEW: Democratic candidate Emily Gregory and MAGA candidate Jon Maples win their respective primaries for the Special Election for Florida’s 87th House District (West Palm Beach).
They will face each other in the March 24th general special election.
They will face each other in the March 24th general special election.
January 14, 2026 at 1:26 AM
NEW: Democratic candidate Emily Gregory and MAGA candidate Jon Maples win their respective primaries for the Special Election for Florida’s 87th House District (West Palm Beach).
They will face each other in the March 24th general special election.
They will face each other in the March 24th general special election.
NEW: Democrats easily defend 2 Virginia House of Delegates seats AND retain the party’s 1 seat majority in the chamber.
Gretchen Bulova defeated GOP candidate Adam Wise by ~38 points for VA’s 11th District. Margaret Franklin defeated Verndell Robinson by ~55 points for VA’s 23rd District.
Gretchen Bulova defeated GOP candidate Adam Wise by ~38 points for VA’s 11th District. Margaret Franklin defeated Verndell Robinson by ~55 points for VA’s 23rd District.
January 14, 2026 at 1:26 AM
NEW: Democrats easily defend 2 Virginia House of Delegates seats AND retain the party’s 1 seat majority in the chamber.
Gretchen Bulova defeated GOP candidate Adam Wise by ~38 points for VA’s 11th District. Margaret Franklin defeated Verndell Robinson by ~55 points for VA’s 23rd District.
Gretchen Bulova defeated GOP candidate Adam Wise by ~38 points for VA’s 11th District. Margaret Franklin defeated Verndell Robinson by ~55 points for VA’s 23rd District.
NEW: GOP Rep. Neal Dunn, who represents Florida’s 2nd Congressional District (eastern panhandle), announced he will not seek reelection.
Shortly after his announcement, a self-dealing grifter, Keith Gross, filed to run for the seat. Gross lost GOP primaries for CD1 and Rick Scott’s Senate seat.
Shortly after his announcement, a self-dealing grifter, Keith Gross, filed to run for the seat. Gross lost GOP primaries for CD1 and Rick Scott’s Senate seat.
January 13, 2026 at 8:56 PM
NEW: GOP Rep. Neal Dunn, who represents Florida’s 2nd Congressional District (eastern panhandle), announced he will not seek reelection.
Shortly after his announcement, a self-dealing grifter, Keith Gross, filed to run for the seat. Gross lost GOP primaries for CD1 and Rick Scott’s Senate seat.
Shortly after his announcement, a self-dealing grifter, Keith Gross, filed to run for the seat. Gross lost GOP primaries for CD1 and Rick Scott’s Senate seat.
I see Jonathan Ross’ “f-ing b*tch!” and raise him a Great American B*tch 🇺🇸
January 12, 2026 at 6:35 PM
I see Jonathan Ross’ “f-ing b*tch!” and raise him a Great American B*tch 🇺🇸
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) appears to have found his spine. All it took was the DOJ opening a sham investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell to use as justification for Trump’s hostile takeover of the Federal Reserve.
Tillis will oppose Trump’s nominations for Federal Reserve Chair.
Tillis will oppose Trump’s nominations for Federal Reserve Chair.
January 12, 2026 at 5:43 AM
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) appears to have found his spine. All it took was the DOJ opening a sham investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell to use as justification for Trump’s hostile takeover of the Federal Reserve.
Tillis will oppose Trump’s nominations for Federal Reserve Chair.
Tillis will oppose Trump’s nominations for Federal Reserve Chair.
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Video message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
Statement by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell
YouTube video by Federal Reserve
www.youtube.com
January 12, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Video message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
A Dystopian novel and The Heritage Foundation’s new plan involve controlling and policing women. This video is about the midterms.
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A Dystopian novel and The Heritage Foundation’s new plan involve controlling and policing women. This video is about the midterms.
www.threads.com
January 12, 2026 at 2:43 AM
A Dystopian novel and The Heritage Foundation’s new plan involve controlling and policing women. This video is about the midterms.
www.threads.com/@stephdoesne...
www.threads.com/@stephdoesne...
Kinda flying under the radar this week that the GOP-controlled Senate confirmed a far right blogger, podcaster, and FOX News contributor as Trump’s Director of National Drug Control Policy, as well as a FedSoc hack who specializes in international arbitration as General Counsel for the CIA.
January 11, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Kinda flying under the radar this week that the GOP-controlled Senate confirmed a far right blogger, podcaster, and FOX News contributor as Trump’s Director of National Drug Control Policy, as well as a FedSoc hack who specializes in international arbitration as General Counsel for the CIA.
Another J6 insurrectionist is running for office in Florida and filed his paperwork on the failed coup’s 5th anniversary. As he sues the Manatee County Commission (south of Tampa), Adam Johnson (“Lectern Guy”) seeks the District 6 at-large seat.
www.tampabay.com/news/florida...
www.tampabay.com/news/florida...
Jan. 6 riot participant ‘Lectern Guy’ files to run for Manatee County Commission
Adam Johnson filed on the 5-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 riots.
www.tampabay.com
January 11, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Another J6 insurrectionist is running for office in Florida and filed his paperwork on the failed coup’s 5th anniversary. As he sues the Manatee County Commission (south of Tampa), Adam Johnson (“Lectern Guy”) seeks the District 6 at-large seat.
www.tampabay.com/news/florida...
www.tampabay.com/news/florida...
Guys, we found the narcoterrorists and, spoiler alert, they’re white! GOP candidate for Ohio Governor Vivek Ramaswamy’s bodyguard Justin Salsburey and his wife, Ruthann, were charged with drug trafficking. They used crypto as part of their scheme.
abc6onyourside.com/news/local/o...
abc6onyourside.com/news/local/o...
Ohio teacher, husband charged in alleged drug trafficking scheme using mail
Federal authorities charged a husband and wife in Logan County, accused of using the U.S. mail system for drug trafficking.
abc6onyourside.com
January 10, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Guys, we found the narcoterrorists and, spoiler alert, they’re white! GOP candidate for Ohio Governor Vivek Ramaswamy’s bodyguard Justin Salsburey and his wife, Ruthann, were charged with drug trafficking. They used crypto as part of their scheme.
abc6onyourside.com/news/local/o...
abc6onyourside.com/news/local/o...
The Heritage Foundation’s genius plan to help the GOP retain its legislative majority in the midterms includes implementing policies that force women to choose marriage over a career, prohibit alcohol sales on Sundays, and restrict IVF
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
Heritage Foundation calls on US to prioritize marriage and family in new report
The think tank recommends a “marriage bootcamp" to prepare cohabitating couples for matrimony and discourages online dating.
www.politico.com
January 10, 2026 at 6:19 PM
The Heritage Foundation’s genius plan to help the GOP retain its legislative majority in the midterms includes implementing policies that force women to choose marriage over a career, prohibit alcohol sales on Sundays, and restrict IVF
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
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Meta has hired the former top lawyer for Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency as a lobbyist, according to previously unreported government filings.
Meta Hires Former DOGE, Trump Election Lawyer as Lobbyist
Meta Platforms Inc. has hired the former top lawyer for Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency as a lobbyist, according to previously unreported government filings.
bloom.bg
January 9, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Meta has hired the former top lawyer for Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency as a lobbyist, according to previously unreported government filings.
A 5th Acting U.S. Attorney has been disqualified by a judge!
District Judge Lorna Schofield declared that John Sarcone III, was illegally squatting in the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of NY’s office after his term expired in July and tossed his subpoenas against NYAG Letitia James.
District Judge Lorna Schofield declared that John Sarcone III, was illegally squatting in the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of NY’s office after his term expired in July and tossed his subpoenas against NYAG Letitia James.
January 8, 2026 at 11:43 PM
A 5th Acting U.S. Attorney has been disqualified by a judge!
District Judge Lorna Schofield declared that John Sarcone III, was illegally squatting in the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of NY’s office after his term expired in July and tossed his subpoenas against NYAG Letitia James.
District Judge Lorna Schofield declared that John Sarcone III, was illegally squatting in the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of NY’s office after his term expired in July and tossed his subpoenas against NYAG Letitia James.
NEW: 17 Republicans joined all Democrats to pass a bill that will revive ACA tax subsidies for 3 years. The bill passed 230-196 and now goes to the Senate.
January 8, 2026 at 11:14 PM
NEW: 17 Republicans joined all Democrats to pass a bill that will revive ACA tax subsidies for 3 years. The bill passed 230-196 and now goes to the Senate.
Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer, who represents Maryland’s 5th Congressional District, announced this morning that he will not seek reelection. The 82-yr-old former No. 2 House Democrat will retire after serving in Congress for 45 years.
The candidate filing deadline for the D+17 district is Feb. 24
The candidate filing deadline for the D+17 district is Feb. 24
January 8, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer, who represents Maryland’s 5th Congressional District, announced this morning that he will not seek reelection. The 82-yr-old former No. 2 House Democrat will retire after serving in Congress for 45 years.
The candidate filing deadline for the D+17 district is Feb. 24
The candidate filing deadline for the D+17 district is Feb. 24
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JUST IN: Reps. Massie and Khanna say "DOJ cannot be trusted" to release all of the Epstein files, urge a federal judge to appoint an independent overseer to make it happen. khanna.house.gov/sites/evo-su...
January 8, 2026 at 9:03 PM
JUST IN: Reps. Massie and Khanna say "DOJ cannot be trusted" to release all of the Epstein files, urge a federal judge to appoint an independent overseer to make it happen. khanna.house.gov/sites/evo-su...
DHS hides behind the propaganda machine after 🧊 murders Minneapolis woman in broad daylight. I briefly discuss DHS PR hack Tricia McLaughlin’s and her hubby’s deep ties to the Ohio GOP and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. The partisan cronyism is by design.
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DHS hides behind the propaganda machine after 🧊 murders a Minneapolis woman. As I was posting this video, authorities identified her as a mother of a young child (a child who has now lost both parents...
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January 8, 2026 at 12:56 AM
DHS hides behind the propaganda machine after 🧊 murders Minneapolis woman in broad daylight. I briefly discuss DHS PR hack Tricia McLaughlin’s and her hubby’s deep ties to the Ohio GOP and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. The partisan cronyism is by design.
www.threads.com/@stephdoesne...
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