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Democratic Rep. Al Green of Texas was escorted from the House Chamber during President Donald Trump's State of the Union address after displaying a sign stating 'Black People Aren't Apes.' The protest referenced a video recently shared by Trump that depicted Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as apes, which a White House official attributed to a staffer error and was subsequently removed. This marks the second year in a row Green has been removed from such an address.

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The Democratic Party shared a social media post stating 'PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN 🇺🇸' featuring American athletes. The post sparked widespread debate on X regarding patriotism.

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Spanberger delivered the Democratic rebuttal to Trump's February 24, 2026, State of the Union, accusing him of raising family costs through tariffs averaging $1,700 per household and weakening safety with warrantless arrests and corruption. She highlighted Democratic efforts on housing, healthcare, and energy relief while pitching for midterms. Critics spotlighted over 50 Virginia Democratic tax proposals on items like dog walking and gun sales, plus a viral AI video from the Loudoun County Republican Committee depicting her imposing taxes and harming businesses.

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Standing in a historic chamber at Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger asked pointed questions about President Trump's record on affordability and safety. Conservatives fired back swiftly with tax critiques and a mocking AI video.

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Speaking at the Scottish Liberal Democrats conference, Davey urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to take Donald Trump to court over economic harm from the now-invalidated tariffs on UK exports like cars and pharmaceuticals. He floated the idea first on X, saying they'd settle for £100bn, and likened it to Trump suing the BBC. The proposal faced online mockery, with critics calling Davey a clown and referencing his past role in the Post Office scandal, while experts doubt its legal chances due to sovereign immunity.

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Hours after the US Supreme Court struck down Trump's tariffs, Sir Ed Davey took the stage in Edinburgh and called for a bold counterpunch: sue the president for £100 billion.

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During his February 24, 2026 State of the Union address, President Trump honored U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 Eric Slover, the first of his rank to receive the Medal of Honor, for piloting a CH-47 Chinook under fire during the January 3 capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on drug charges. Despite severe leg wounds, Slover landed safely, securing the mission's success. Trump also awarded the medal to 100-year-old retired Navy Capt. Royce Williams for downing four Soviet MiG-15s in a secret 1952 Korean War dogfight, with First Lady Melania Trump placing it around his neck. The ceremony drew bipartisan applause for the heroes, though some partisan comments afterward stirred tension.

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Wounded but unwavering, Army pilot Eric Slover stood tall as President Trump pinned the Medal of Honor around his neck, his uniform marked by 10 combat stripes and fresh blood from a daring raid.

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On February 9, user @sugatinhoo kicked off the fun by sharing a screenshot of their past profile photos from Google's photo management page, racking up over 15,000 likes as others piled on with their own grids of K-pop idols, cartoon characters, memes, pets, and awkward teen selfies. Reactions poured in with cries like 'help, lololol' and 'this doesn't exist, ffs lololol,' mixing hysterical laughter with horrified nostalgia for emo phases and chaotic edits. The self-roast captures how profile pics have evolved from wild 2010s choices to today's minimalist looks, with many now deleting the evidence.

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One simple post saying 'oh, what a shame' unleashed a flood of old Google profile pics, from anime edits to Shrek faces, leaving everyone in stitches and secondhand embarrassment.

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The Lakers fell to the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night, their second straight loss, with Dončić posting 22 points, nine rebounds, and 15 assists before owning the late decision. Critics like ESPN's Zach Lowe called his constant referee complaints 'unwatchable,' while Tim MacMahon and Chandler Parsons labeled it a glaring flaw that's exhausting for officials. Leading the league with 13 technical fouls, Dončić draws comparisons to other stars, though some defend him as the league's punching bag since his trade to L.A. a year ago, amid the team's 34-23 record clinging to sixth in the West.

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Luka Dončić passed up an open 3-pointer in the final seconds, inbounded to LeBron James, and watched the shot rim out in a 110-109 defeat that left the Lakers frustrated.

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During his February 24, 2026 State of the Union address, President Trump honored U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 Eric Slover, the first of his rank to receive the Medal of Honor, for piloting a CH-47 Chinook under fire during the January 3 capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on drug charges. Despite severe leg wounds, Slover landed safely, securing the mission's success. Trump also awarded the medal to 100-year-old retired Navy Capt. Royce Williams for downing four Soviet MiG-15s in a secret 1952 Korean War dogfight, with First Lady Melania Trump placing it around his neck. The ceremony drew bipartisan applause for the heroes, though some partisan comments afterward stirred tension.

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Wounded but unwavering, Army pilot Eric Slover stood tall as President Trump pinned the Medal of Honor around his neck, his uniform marked by 10 combat stripes and fresh blood from a daring raid.

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During his address to Congress, the two Muslim lawmakers accused Trump's administration of killing their constituents amid his talk on immigration. Trump responded by describing them as 'mentally deranged' with 'bulging, bloodshot eyes' and urging their deportation, despite both being U.S. citizens—Omar naturalized from Somalia, Tlaib born in Detroit. Democrats labeled the remarks racist, while supporters saw it as backlash to their disruption; Sen. Ron Johnson called the outburst rude but dodged racism questions. The clash highlights partisan tensions over immigration, congressional decorum, and rhetoric toward minority lawmakers.

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Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib interrupted Trump's State of the Union speech on Feb. 24, shouting about deaths in their districts tied to his policies. Trump fired back on Truth Social, calling them lunatics who should be sent back.

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