In a firm statement, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) condemned a Young Republicans group chat that included bigoted language and a disturbing swastika-labeled American flag image. His response addresses mounting concerns about extremism and hate symbols discovered in GOP circles.

In Texas, Senator Ted Cruz came face to face with graffiti that included a profanity targeting conservative figure Charlie Kirk. Wielding a paint roller, Cruz eradicated the message, condemning it as “hateful garbage” and boldly characterizing his act as “erasing evil.”

In a deeply polarized nation, an opinion piece from The Advocate argues that The Wall Street Journal should apologize to trans communities. The recent shooting of Charlie Kirk is cited as a stark example of how hateful rhetoric can escalate into harmful outcomes.