Swalwell criticized for missing more votes in 2025 than Democratic colleague who died

Swalwell criticized for missing more votes in 2025 than Democratic colleague who died

In the California gubernatorial race, one of Rep. Eric Swalwell’s main Democratic rivals, Tom Steyer, has created a striking campaign advertisement that uses Swalwell’s own remarks against him. Swalwell, who has been making videos from a pool and a gym during the government shutdown in 2025, had initially aimed to criticize Republicans for their handling […]

AOC criticized by liberal opponents for ‘not great’ mistakes in Munich

AOC criticized by liberal opponents for 'not great' mistakes in Munich

Ocasio-Cortez Faces Backlash After Munich Security Conference Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) came under fire from both moderate and liberal commentators following her performance at the Munich Security Conference last weekend. During the event, Ocasio-Cortez made several remarks that quickly went viral. These comments came amid what some members of Congress described as challenges in addressing […]

AOC criticized for saying Venezuela is south of the equator while attempting to display her foreign policy knowledge

AOC criticized for saying Venezuela is south of the equator while attempting to display her foreign policy knowledge

Ocasio-Cortez Faces Mockery Over Geography Gaffe in Germany WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from New York has come under fire for incorrectly stating that Venezuela is “below the equator” while trying to demonstrate her knowledge of foreign policy during a panel in Germany. While Venezuela sits directly on the equator, that didn’t stop Ocasio-Cortez, who […]

Legislators criticized for visiting Munich while government is shut down

Legislators criticized for visiting Munich while government is shut down

The government partially shut down late Friday night after Congress was unable to agree on a funding deal. Some lawmakers’ choice to attend international events in Europe this weekend has sparked backlash from colleagues across party lines. “It’s absurd. I hope the American people take notice,” said Rep. Eric Burleson, a Republican from Missouri. The […]

San Francisco schools leader Maria Su criticized for showing false emotions

San Francisco schools leader Maria Su criticized for showing false emotions

San Francisco Schools Superintendent Maria Hsu faced criticism recently after being perceived as shedding “crocodile tears” during talks about school closures stemming from teachers’ strikes. Many noted her $385,000 salary while she opts to send her own children to private school. This week, Hsu came under fire as public school teachers in the Bay Area […]

Gavin Newsom criticized for leaving California for a trip to Europe

Gavin Newsom criticized for leaving California for a trip to Europe

Newsom’s Munich Trip Faces Criticism California Governor Gavin Newsom spent the weekend engaging with international leaders and business figures in Munich, Germany. This has left some critics back home questioning, “Who’s really in charge here?” At the Munich Security Council, Newsom is among three prominent Democratic presidential contenders, joining Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and New […]

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz criticized for suggested $10 million aid package for businesses affected by Trump’s immigration policies.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz criticized for suggested $10 million aid package for businesses affected by Trump's immigration policies.

Minnesota Governor’s Proposal Faces Backlash Over Small Business Relief On Thursday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz suggested allocating $10 million in “relief” for small businesses impacted by President Trump’s immigration policies. This initiative quickly drew mockery online. According to reports, the plan involves offering forgivable loans between $2,500 and $25,000 to businesses likely to suffer substantial […]