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U.S. men's hockey team entering the House chamber with gold medals
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Gold Medals, Standing? Democrats Mostly Seated

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The U.S. men’s hockey team, fresh off Olympic gold, was honored at the State of the Union. They received loud cheers and chants. Many Democrats remained seated, prompting partisan backlash and questions about politicizing sports.
Rep. Al Green holding a banner during the State of the Union before being escorted out.
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Rep. Al Green Ejected From SOTU Again

Rep. Al Green was removed from the State of the Union after unfurling a banner that protested a social media image tied to a video shared by President Trump. The scene sparked applause and chants in the chamber and a steady round of political theater.
Large banner of President Trump and 'Make America Safe Again' on DOJ building
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Trump Portrait Towers Over DOJ in Bold Move

Large banners showing President Trump and the slogan "Make America Safe Again" were displayed on the Department of Justice building. The DOJ says the signs mark the 250th anniversary and celebrate policy achievements. Critics call it political theater. Here is what we know and why it matters.
Lawmakers at an international security conference
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Lawmakers Fly to Munich After DHS Vote

Some lawmakers voted to withhold funding for the Department of Homeland Security and then boarded planes for the Munich Security Conference. The trip included meetings with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and plenty of security talk. The clash between votes at home and conversations abroad raises questions about priorities and political theater.
Crowd near a government facility at night
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Rogan: Minneapolis Protests Aren’t Organic

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On his podcast Joe Rogan said the Minneapolis ICE protests look coordinated, not spontaneous. He pointed to leaked chat logs, on-the-ground footage, and what he called a fast change in the media narrative.
Former President Obama speaking at an event, with journalists and cameras in the crowd
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Obama Weighs In, Media Forgets His Record

Barack Obama called the death of a protester a tragedy. That grabbed headlines. What did not get the same attention was his own record on deportations and deaths in ICE custody. Politics, not principle, drives selective outrage.