samedi 18 juillet 2026

Dem Senator Suggests Schumer, Jeffries Should Be Replaced

by Nadia juillet 18, 2026

Dem Senator Suggests Schumer, Jeffries Should Be Replaced

The most recent rift came from Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., who suggested Thursday that it may be time for Democrats to consider new leadership in Congress.

Her criticisms are raising additional questions about the future of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.

Speaking on SiriusXM’s “Straight Shooter with Stephen A,” Slotkin said the Democratic Party has not “fully recovered” from its defeat in the 2024 elections and argued that the party needs to reassess its direction following the losses.

Her remarks added to ongoing discussions within the party about its leadership and strategy heading into the midterm elections, the New York Post reported.

“To me, the lesson was simple. Democrats had too many priorities,” she told the host.

“They tried to make everyone happy and answer every question. When you prioritize everything, no one knows what you actually stand for,” Slotkin added.

Trump, by contrast, had a clear message for Americans.

“Donald Trump came in with one clear message. He said, ‘I’m going to make your life more affordable. I’m going to put more money in your pocket,'” she told Smith.

“He won because he kept his message simple and focused on the issue Americans cared most about,” she added.

The Michigan Democrat went on to lament that even 18 months after Trump’s victory, “every day there’s a debate within the party about the path forward.”

“That’s why I believe we need significant new leadership,” she said. “The old models are no longer working, and that includes the Democratic Party.”

The senator compared her party to a “circular firing squad” where “everyone is reacting to the crisis, but too few people are talking about what they actually want to accomplish.”

“To me, that’s a fundamental failure of leadership,” she opined.

Smith then pressed Slotkin on whether she believed that Schumer and Jeffries should be replaced.

“I’m saying that if people can’t recognize that the game has fundamentally changed and can’t adapt, then they need to make room for others who can,” she replied, per The Post.

As for Jeffries, he may find himself caught in the very blue wave he hopes to ride into power this November.

More and more Democratic candidates are telling Axios that they can’t promise to support his leadership.

It’s a big change from Jeffries’ once “untouchable” position in the Democratic Party just a few years ago. This could mean his path to the speakership will be harder than people thought.

Jeffries and his supporters say they aren’t worried at all about a mass defection. They point out that he hasn’t lost a Democratic vote in 20 speakers’ ballots, even though he is in the minority.

However, the group of new socialist candidates could potentially be the first challenge to the previously unyielding support.

Axios reported that more than 80 Democratic House candidates across the country were either not sure if they would support Jeffries’ leadership or were completely against it.

The tension was on display in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District. Democrat nominee Rebecca Bennett, who likely needs to beat Rep. Tom Kean (R-NJ) if Democrats have any shot at the majority, refused to commit to voting for Jeffries before her primary win.

Likewise, Iowa’s 1st congressional Democratic nominee Christina Bohannan is also noncommittal, merely responding “I don’t know yet. I haven’t made that decision,” when asked by Punchbowl News if she would support Jeffries.

“I want to get elected first,” she continued.

The nonpartisan Cook Political Report has classified both Bohannah and Bennett’s districts as toss-ups.

Republicans currently hold both seats.

Montana’s 1st congressional Democratic nominee Sam Forstag echoed similar sentiments as Bohannan.

Forstag sits in a seat labeled “likely Republican,” but has no incumbent running.

Biden Judge Orders Trump To Restore Left-Wing Ideology to National Parks

by Nadia juillet 18, 2026

Biden Judge Orders Trump To Restore Left-Wing Ideology to National Parks

The content removed by the administration was installed during the Biden years and focused heavily on revisionist left-wing ideology, reports noted.

U.S. District Judge Angel Kelley of Massachusetts issued a preliminary injunction earlier this month ordering the Trump administration to restore the exhibits and halt any additional removals while the legal challenge proceeds.

Kelley, who was appointed to the federal bench by former President Joe Biden in 2021, ruled that the administration must reverse the changes pending further court proceedings.

The decision comes as the nation marks the America 250 celebration, which is scheduled to culminate with Independence Day events on July 4.

The Interior Department in a statement called Kelley a “liberal activist judge” and said it was reviewing its options to appeal its removal of what Secretary Doug Burgum criticized as “improper partisan ideology.”

“This ruling is from a liberal activist judge,” an Interior spokesperson told Fox News Digital.

“The Department will look at our appeal options while we celebrate UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House this weekend in honor of our nation’s 250th with the greatest president in the history of our country – President Donald J. Trump,” the spokesperson added.

Trump’s March 27, 2025 executive order, “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History,” aims to restore true American heritage to national parks and monuments that were “changed to perpetuate a false reconstruction of American history” following race-fueled riots in 2020.

Trump ordered Interior to “take action, as appropriate and consistent with applicable law,” to ensure that all U.S. government descriptions and depictions do not “inappropriately disparage Americans past or living” – instead putting “focus on the greatness” of America.

Judge Kelly did not clarify why Biden’s administration had the authority to make changes to the displays but Trump’s administration doesn’t.

She did claim in her ruling, however, that plaintiffs had demonstrated that the Trump administration’s actions were meant “to rewrite the Nation’s history with a white-out pen.”

It’s not clear how she arrived at that conclusion based on the law rather than her own opinion.

Trump, meanwhile, said he had issued the order because of the “false reconstruction” of U.S. history under Biden.

Kelly wrote in her ruling that removing language that disparages Americans while emphasizing the greatness of the country somehow sets a “dangerous precedent of censorship and sanitization.”

Kelley also directed the administration to submit weekly status reports to the court outlining its progress in restoring the exhibits and other affected materials.

According to the lawsuit, the Interior Department under Burgum removed or altered several displays, including an exhibit at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia discussing George Washington’s ownership of enslaved people and signage at Fort Sumter National Monument in South Carolina addressing the effects of climate change.

“Under the guise of promoting American dignity, this administration seeks to share a limited history by ordering the removal of all signs, displays, and interpretive exhibits at National Parks that do not align with its preferred narrative, thereby telling half-truths,” Kelley – who is no historian – wrote.

Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to work toward what the administration described as “restoring truth and sanity to American history” at the nation’s museums, parks and historic landmarks.

Following the order, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum instructed the department to review and remove what he described as “improper partisan ideology” from museums, monuments, historic sites and other public exhibits managed by the federal government.

“Museums in our nation’s capital should be places where individuals go to learn — not to be subjected to ideological indoctrination or divisive narratives that distort our shared history,” said Trump’s executive order.

Johnson Unveils New Strategy To Force Senate Vote On SAVE Act

by Nadia juillet 18, 2026

Johnson Unveils New Strategy To Force Senate Vote On SAVE Act

The Speaker announced plans to merge the election integrity measure with the must-pass National Defense Authorization Act after conservatives brought House business to a standstill.

The move comes after a group of hard-line Republicans refused to support procedural rules needed to advance legislation unless the Senate acts on the SAVE America Act or the House takes additional steps to pressure the upper chamber.

The SAVE America Act would require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and require voters to present identification when casting a ballot.

Speaking to reporters Monday, Johnson said House Republicans would use an unusual parliamentary procedure known as “MIRVing” to package the two bills together before sending them to the Senate.

“We’re going to pass a MIRV, or what’s better known as a merge onto the rule,” Johnson said.

“So what that means is, when Republicans vote for the rule, they’ll be voting not just for the NDAA and everything else is there, but they’ll be voting to merge onto that the SAVE America Act we passed back in February.”

Johnson said the maneuver would ensure the Senate receives both measures together.

“So that will send both of those items together over to the Senate, and so if any Republicans choose to vote against the rule, they will be voting against that outcome. So we think this is another good way to show the resolve of the House.”

The proposal is designed to demonstrate House Republicans’ commitment to election integrity legislation while attempting to increase pressure on the Senate to consider the bill.

Still, Johnson’s strategy faces significant hurdles.

Even if the combined package reaches the Senate, lawmakers there could remove the SAVE America Act from the defense bill before final passage.

The approach also risks complicating consideration of the National Defense Authorization Act, one of Congress’ annual must-pass pieces of legislation that authorizes military programs and defense spending.

Not every Republican is convinced Johnson’s plan goes far enough.

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna of Florida quickly criticized the proposal, arguing that simply attaching the SAVE America Act procedurally would still allow the Senate to strip it from the final legislation.

“‘MIRVing’ the NDAA plus either SAVE America or Voter I.D. would still allow the Senate to strip out either or,” Luna wrote on X.

“The only way to ensure the Senate passes this is to make sure it’s in the bill text of the NDAA, meaning that my amendment(s) must be made an order.”

“I’m not trying to be difficult, but this is what 80% of Americans want and what we promised the American people, so I stand by my decision.”

Johnson’s proposal could also create new political challenges with Democrats, who have strongly opposed the SAVE America Act and are expected to vote against the NDAA if the election legislation remains attached.

Democrats have argued the bill would create unnecessary barriers to voting, while Republicans contend it is needed to protect election integrity by ensuring that only U.S. citizens vote in federal elections.

The legislation currently approved by the House also does not include restrictions on mail-in voting, one of President Donald Trump’s key priorities in election reform.

Some conservatives indicated they remain open to Johnson’s approach but want additional details before committing their support.

Rep. Tim Burchett of Tennessee said lawmakers still need to review the proposal.

“We might be able to get everything we want, but as Luna said, we’d need to see it on paper first,” Burchett told reporters.

House Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris of Maryland, however, expressed support for any strategy that advances the legislation, The Hill reported.

“Any way to include the SAVE or SAVE America Act on everything coming out of the House, I’m for,” Harris said.

Bret Baier Provides Update On Save America Act

by Nadia juillet 18, 2026

Bret Baier Provides Update On Save America Act

After speaking with President Donald Trump and other Republicans this week, Baier revealed that many lawmakers are still pushing hard for the bill to be passed before November’s midterms.

The U.S. House has already passed the Save Act three times. Now, it’s been sitting in the U.S. Senate.

Below is a transcript of Baier and Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy providing an update on the situation:

BAIER: “As we told you earlier, while lawmakers are split over the president’s handling of the Iran conflict, both Republicans and Democrats are facing their own internal political problems. Republicans are grappling with a legislative stalemate over the SAVE America Act as Democrats are divided over competing visions for their party’s future. Chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram is following it all from Capitol Hill.”

[Clip starts]
PERGRAM (voice-over): “President Trump direct in his meeting with Senate Republicans.”

Trump: ‘We like everybody really in the room. I don’t like a few people, but that’s okay. I think you know who they are.”

PERGRAM (voice-over): “The president verbally sparred with GOP Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy. The president ditched Cassidy in the Louisiana primary. Cassidy then voted to hamstring the president on Iran.”

CASSIDY: “The president didn’t want to hear my question, interrupted me. I didn’t care to be interrupted. (…) And I’m not going to be bullied when I’m trying to get answers for the American people. So — so it escalated from there.”

PERGRAM (voice-over): “The president demanded the Republicans kill the filibuster to pass the SAVE America Act, but that remains stalled.”

TUBERVILLE: “I don’t know whether it moved him. If they don’t change their vote after that talk, then we won’t be able to get to them.”

PERGRAM (voice-over): “When pressed about the signing of the bipartisan housing bill, the president pivoted to last night’s New York Democratic primary.”

Trump: “The people that they are pushing are communists, and this country is not going to have communists.”

PERGRAM (voice-over): “Democratic socialists ran the table.”

CHEVALIER: “What we have delivered here today is a clear mandate.”

PERGRAM (voice-over): “Republicans say Democratic socialists could alarm mainstream voters.”

Johnson: “There are many Mamdanis popping up all around the country.”

PERGRAM (voice-over): “House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries downplayed the primary results.”

Jeffries: “I think there are two current members of the DSA that are part of the House Democratic Caucus out of 215. That number may grow to four.”

PERGRAM (voice-over): “Some Democrats doubt that the DSA showing resonates.”

BLUMENTHAL: “New York is not the nation. And all politics is, in fact, local.”
[Clip ends]

PERGRAM: “The House GOP’s campaign arm sent condolence flowers to Jeffries after his preferred candidates lost. Republicans say Jeffries’ influence is waning. Bret?”

WATCH:

House Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled a new strategy this week to force Senate action on the SAVE America Act.

The Speaker announced plans to merge the election integrity measure with the must-pass National Defense Authorization Act after conservatives brought House business to a standstill.

The SAVE America Act would require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and require voters to present identification when casting a ballot.

Speaking to reporters Monday, Johnson said House Republicans would use an unusual parliamentary procedure known as “MIRVing” to package the two bills together before sending them to the Senate.

“We’re going to pass a MIRV, or what’s better known as a merge onto the rule,” Johnson said.

Johnson said the maneuver would ensure the Senate receives both measures together.

The proposal is designed to demonstrate House Republicans’ commitment to election integrity legislation while attempting to increase pressure on the Senate to consider the bill.

Why Drivers Display This Upside-Down Sticker on Their Cars: The Quirky, Meaningful Trend Behind Washington's Flipped State Outline

by Nadia juillet 18, 2026

Why Drivers Display This Upside-Down Sticker on Their Cars: The Quirky, Meaningful Trend Behind Washington's Flipped State Outline

The upside-down Washington State sticker is becoming an iconic, quirky emblem on cars, bumpers, and laptops across the country. I still remember the first time I saw it—while sitting in my car at a local grocery store parking lot, I found myself staring at the back of a Subaru covered in adventure gear and travel stickers. On that Subaru, among the other badges of honor, was that distinctive, jagged outline of Washington State. But it was upside down.

Immediately, I found myself smiling and wondering, "Is that supposed to be like that?"

Spoiler alert: yes, it was!

That upside-down state outline doesn't look like someone made a mistake with a decal or accidentally applied it backward at the factory. Instead, it holds a quiet, beautiful significance to the people who sport it proudly on their bumpers. It may look like just a simple sticker, but for many people, it is a subtle, low-key love letter to the Evergreen State.

Let’s explore the history, the meaning, and the cultural charm behind this delightfully quirky trend—and why flipping a state outline says so much more about the human heart than you might think.

🗺️ The History of the State Outline Sticker

A few years ago, state outline stickers began to quietly blow up across social media platforms and in parking lots everywhere, especially among people who enjoy taking long road trips or want to show off where they call home.

Chances are you have seen the basic white vinyl decals that display the bold silhouette of a state. We see them applied to laptops, insulated water bottles, car windows, and camping coolers. Washington State's shape—with its craggy coastline, jagged Canadian border, and mountain-cut edges—is especially recognizable even in its most minimalistic form.

As such, the Washington State car sticker became a subtle yet solid representation of Northwest pride.

Why Washington's Shape Stands Out:

Feature	Why It's So Recognizable
Distinctive Coastline	The jagged, wild Pacific edge is unlike any other state's border.
Canadian Border Notch	The distinct "bite" taken out of the top northeast corner is entirely unique to Washington.
Olympic Peninsula Protrusion	The western bulge jutting out into the ocean is instantly identifiable.
Cascade Mountain Divide	The internal shape hints at the state's dramatic geographic split between the wet west and the dry east.
Minimalist Appeal	It looks beautiful as a simple outline; it works perfectly in any color or material.

Somewhere along the line, however, people began flipping that state outline—intentionally.

That is when things got truly interesting.

🔄 Why Do People Put the Washington State Outline Upside-Down?

There are a multitude of reasons why people choose to turn their state outline upside down, and that is what makes the trend so wonderfully human. It’s not about rebellion; it’s about connection.

Here are the most common, heartwarming reasons behind the flip:

1. The Nostalgic Expat: "I'm From Here, But I Don't Live Here Anymore"

This is the most common and touching meaning behind the upside-down sticker. When someone grows up in a place, that landscape becomes woven into their identity. But life happens. People move away for college, for a spouse, for a career, or simply for a change of scenery.

Flipping the sticker upside down is a quiet, visual way of saying, "My roots are in Washington, but my current branches are growing somewhere else." It’s a way to honor the place that shaped you, even when you can no longer wake up to its rainy mornings or pine-scented air. When you've lived as long as I have, you learn that home is rarely just one place on a map; it's a collection of memories we carry with us. An upside-down sticker is a beautiful way to carry those memories on the back of your car.

2. The Proud Wanderer: "I'm Just Passing Through"

For some, the flipped outline is a nod to the joy of the open road. If you see this sticker on a car covered in mud or loaded with camping gear, it often means the driver is currently road-tripping through Washington. It’s a playful way of saying, "I'm visiting your beautiful state, and I'm turning my world upside down to take it all in." It’s a badge of the traveler, celebrating the transient, beautiful nature of exploring new landscapes.

3. The Subtle Conversation Starter

Sometimes, people just love a little mystery. An upside-down sticker catches the eye. It makes the person in the car behind you at the red light pause and think, "Wait, is that backward?" It’s a gentle, quirky icebreaker that invites a smile, a chuckle, or a friendly conversation at the next gas station. In a world where we are often rushing past each other without making eye contact, a little quirky sticker is a lovely way to spark a moment of shared human curiosity.

📊 Decoding the Bumper: A Quick Guide

If you ever find yourself staring at a bumper in a parking lot, wondering what the stickers are trying to tell you, here is a gentle guide to the language of the road:

The Sticker	What It Usually Means
Standard State Outline (Right-side up)	"I live here, and I am proudly repping my home state!"
Upside-Down State Outline	"I'm originally from here, but I've moved away," OR "I'm just road-tripping through!"
State Outline with a Star	"This is my home state, and the star marks my specific hometown or a special memory."
Multiple Overlapping State Outlines	"I've lived in, loved, and traveled through all of these beautiful places."

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it disrespectful to put a state sticker upside down?
A: Not at all! There are no official "rules" for bumper stickers. The upside-down trend is entirely rooted in nostalgia, travel, and personal expression. It is meant as a loving nod to a place, not a insult to it.

Q: Do people do this with other states besides Washington?
A: Yes! While the upside-down Washington sticker is very popular, you will also see upside-down Texas, California, Florida, and Colorado stickers. The meaning remains largely the same: a nod to being an expat or a proud traveler.

Q: Where can I buy an upside-down state sticker?
A: You can easily find them on websites like Etsy, where independent artists and small business owners sell high-quality vinyl decals. Simply search for "upside down Washington state sticker" or "upside down Texas sticker," and you will find hundreds of beautiful, weather-proof options.

Q: What if I just put it on backward by accident?
A: Honestly, own it! If you accidentally applied your sticker upside down, just tell people it’s your new, avant-garde way of showing your state pride. Sometimes, the best trends are the ones we create by happy accident.

💙 A Compassionate Closing Thought

If you are reading this and thinking about the places you’ve called home, or if you are looking at your own car and realizing it doesn't quite tell the story of where you've been—please take a moment to appreciate the beautiful journey you've been on.

🚗 We carry our hometowns in our hearts. You don't need to live in a place forever for it to matter. The rain you watched as a child, the mountains you hiked in your youth, the quiet streets where you learned to ride a bike—those places become a part of your soul. An upside-down sticker is just a tiny, vinyl reminder that those roots will never truly be severed.
🚗 Life is a beautiful, winding road. Whether you are planted firmly in the soil of your birthplace, or you are wandering the country seeking new horizons, every mile you drive is a testament to your life's journey. There is no "right" way to wear your history.
🚗 Small quirks bring us together. In a world that can sometimes feel so heavy and serious, it is deeply comforting to know that people are still finding playful, gentle ways to express themselves. A flipped sticker is a tiny act of joy. It’s a way of winking at the world and saying, "I'm still here, I'm still exploring, and I still love where I came from."
🚗 Give yourself grace to evolve. You are not the same person you were ten years ago, and the places you call "home" may change, too. That is the natural, beautiful rhythm of life. Honor the past, embrace the present, and keep driving forward.

That upside-down outline isn't a mistake.

It’s a map of the heart.
It’s a love letter to the past.
And it’s a quiet celebration of the roads we’ve traveled to get exactly where we are today.

So, the next time you see a flipped state sticker on the car in front of you...

Smile.
Give them a little nod.
And appreciate the beautiful, winding journey that brought them to your lane.

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samedi 18 juillet 2026