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Search results for "The administration tried to frame tonight's UFC event as a 'gift to Americans'"

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Josh Hokit stated on June 14, 2026 in a UFC event at the White House:
“Michelle Obama is a man.”
By Loreben Tuquero• June 15, 2026
AsAmericanAsApplePie.org stated on October 08, 2017 in a headline:
"Jason Aldean gig canceled after he sells out to liberals on ‘SNL’."
By Joshua Gillin• October 10, 2017
Pray in Jesus Name Project stated on May 17, 2009 in an advertisement :
"The Pentagon under the Obama administration has just acknowledged seizing and burning the privately owned Bibles of American soldiers serving in Afghanistan."
By Robert Farley• May 18, 2009
YourNewsWire.com stated on June 17, 2018 in in a blog post:
"Senate report admits Clinton ‘gifted’ children to human traffickers"
By Bill McCarthy• June 18, 2018
Facebook posts stated on April 29, 2020 in a Facebook post:
Says President Donald Trump is selling coronavirus-themed commemorative coins through the White House Gift Shop.
By Samantha Putterman• May 1, 2020
Ted Cruz stated on March 13, 2016 in an interview on "Meet the Press":
"More than once, I've actually had a conversation with the protesters on substance."
By Linda Qiu• March 13, 2016
David Ralston stated on February 26, 2013 in a meeting:
The Georgia Senate ethics resolution "doesn't define cap."
By Eric Stirgus• March 11, 2013
Jack Conway stated on October 15, 2010 in a campaign commercial:
Rand Paul wants "to end all federal faith-based initiatives, and even end the deduction for religious charities."
By Louis Jacobson• October 19, 2010
Donald Trump stated on February 11, 2019 in a speech in El Paso, Texas:
Says that at Beto O’Rourke’s rally in El Paso, there were "200 people, 300 people."
By Louis Jacobson• February 12, 2019
Hillary Clinton stated on July 12, 2016 in a speech in Portsmouth, N.H.:
"Independent analysts say (Donald Trump) would add $30 trillion to the national debt."
By Louis Jacobson• July 13, 2016
Facebook posts stated on July 23, 2020 in a Facebook post:
Says Target ended its “Heroes & Helpers” program that pairs children with police officers for holiday shopping trips.
By Samantha Putterman• August 3, 2020
Sid Miller stated on August 23, 2017 in an interview on Spectrum Cable's "Capital Tonight":
Says a poll showed 70 percent to 75 percent of people want to see Confederate statues "remain up and not taken down."
By W. Gardner Selby• September 6, 2017
Norm Eisen stated on January 07, 2018 in a tweet:
The White House staff risks violating federal ethics rules if they participate in Donald Trump’s "fake news awards."
By John Kruzel• January 11, 2018
Facebook posts stated on March 02, 2021 in a Facebook post:
The Georgia House passed a bill that “makes it a misdemeanor to give food or water to voters waiting in line.”
By Amy Sherman• March 9, 2021
Joni Ernst stated on January 27, 2017 in a speech at the March for Life:
The Obama administration issued an "11th-hour rule that entrenches federal family planning funding for Planned Parenthood."
By Louis Jacobson• February 1, 2017
Bloggers stated on June 15, 2020 in a blog post:
“Speaker Pelosi presents a special ‘service flag’ to Mr. Floyd’s family.”
By Bill McCarthy• June 18, 2020
M.J. Hegar stated on August 21, 2018 in an interview on Spectrum Cable's "Capital Tonight":
Says U.S. Rep. John Carter "hasn’t held a town hall in five years."
By W. Gardner Selby• August 29, 2018
John Plumb stated on August 29, 2016 in an interview on Capital Tonight.:
Tom Reed "has actually voted for every single trade deal that has ever come before him in any form."
By Dan Clark• September 2, 2016
Instagram posts stated on September 08, 2022 in an Instagram post:
Video shows Hillary Clinton dressed as a space cult leader in a satanic ritual.
By Ciara O'Rourke• September 9, 2022
Viral image stated on August 17, 2021 in a viral image:
The Biden administration “gifted the Taliban with $80 billion-plus” in military-grade weapons but now “wants your 9mm pistols.”
By Tom Kertscher• August 20, 2021

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