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Political Figures Weigh In on Various Issues

Updated 2026-09-17 13:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Karl Rove, a prominent Republican strategist, endorsed a Democrat in a Texas state race. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed Canada’s invitation to join the European Union as its first associate member. Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene blamed President Trump for rising gas prices amid the Iran war.

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The Hill
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) blamed President Trump for rising gas prices amid the Iran war, calling high fuel costs “ridiculous.” In a video she posted Tuesday to Instagram, Greene stood outside a California gas station and referenced the posted prices: $6.19 per gallon for regular ga
2026-09-17 13:01 UTC
The Hill
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday welcomed Canada’s invitation to join the European Union as its first associate member. “A Canada-EU alliance would create a beacon for other democracies,” Carney said during his speech before the European Parliament. “An alliance not defined by what we
2026-09-17 13:06 UTC
The Hill
Republican strategist Karl Rove said he is backing a Democrat in a Texas state race after recent controversy surrounding the Republican candidate. “This November, I’ll vote for only the second Democrat in my life. The first was Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock in 1994, because I thought he would work with Repub
2026-09-17 13:10 UTC
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