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New York Times
07-05-2025
- Politics
- New York Times
MAGA Beauty Is Built to Go Viral
A few weeks ago, a South Carolina woman wearing stilettos and raw-edged jeans got into an expletive-laced shouting match with a man in the aisle of a beauty store. This fracas went viral on multiple social media platforms, which would be totally unremarkable — just another day of verbal aggression, social unrest and cosmetic consumption on the internet. But the incident made it to People magazine because the woman is Representative Nancy Mace, Republican of South Carolina. She and her constituent, who asked her about when she'd be holding her next town hall, recorded the encounter and posted it. Mace — who has hundreds of thousands of followers on X, Instagram and TikTok (where she goes by the handle @basedmace) — is easily clocked as just the kind of Republican woman who is ascendant in the Trump administration. The women's hair is in Utah curls, long waves with straight ends, popularized by Mormon momfluencers. Their makeup is heavy; the content creator and comedian Suzanne Lambert called it 'Republican makeup,' which she explained to me is 'matte and flat': thick eyebrows and lashes, dark eyeliner on the top and bottom lids, a bold lip, lots of bronzer. 'Inappropriate unless you're on a pageant stage. And in that case, I would still do it differently,' she said. Their clothes, whether casual or corporate, are form-fitting and often accessorized with giant crosses. They are always thin and almost always white. To each her own. But it is also undeniable that this hyperfeminine and overtly Christian look offers a stark contrast to the often blunt and even brutal language they employ. Another glaring example of this is the horrifying video of Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, at CECOT, the tropical gulag in El Salvador where the Trump administration has sent migrants. She stood there before a group of shirtless prisoners and declared, 'If you come to our country illegally, this is one of the consequences you could face,' while wearing a $50,000 Rolex.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
As Democratic stars come to Bakersfield, local Republicans rally their own
With progressive stars Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slated to make an appearance in Bakersfield on Tuesday, local Republicans plan to hold their own rally across the street. "Our purpose is clear: We are here to peacefully protest against tyranny and defend the principles that make Kern County great," a social media post from the Bakersfield Republican Women, Federated said. Billed as a "Welcome to Bakersfield Block Party," the event's flyer shows a crowd of supporters of President Donald Trump, many of them wearing the signature red "Make American Great Again" hats and a slogan that reads "Let them know this is MAGA country." "Our goal is to be a strong opposition to socialist ideology, all while fostering a spirit of respect and dialogue," Bakersfield Republican Women, Federated said. "Together, we will make our voices heard without succumbing to provocation. Let's stay focused and outsmart those who wish to undermine our freedoms!" The Republican rally runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Truxtun Avenue and N Street, across from the Dignity Health Arena where doors open for the Sanders event at 10:30 a.m. Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez are the latest in a series of visits to Bakersfield by out-of-town Democrats. But where past visits specifically targeted the highly competitive 22nd Congressional District currently held by Republican David Valadao of Hanford, Tuesday's visit is part of a nationwide blitz of rallies by Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez. Bakersfield has seen several large demonstrations against the Trump administration, particularly with regard to its policies around immigration, but the city and Kern County are Republican-dominated. Trump received 53% of Kern County's vote in 2016 and 2020, but in 2024 his share of the vote shot up to 59%. Sanders, a Vermont Independent, previously visited Bakersfield in 2016 and 2020 as part of his Democratic presidential campaign. Tuesday will be the first time visiting the city for New York Democrat Ocasio-Cortez.
Fox News
17-03-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
NEW: Rep. Kat Cammack Previews New Women-Oriented Caucus in the House
Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03), a small business owner, former longtime deputy chief of staff for the district, and a graduate of the U.S. Naval War College, joined The Guy Benson Show to preview an all-new 'Republican Women' caucus in the House that she is forming. Rep. Cammack also weighed in on the Democrats' ongoing disarray as they backtrack on their filibuster stance, and she discussed her response to Tim Walz's nationwide tour as he continues his clear ambitions to run for president in 2028. Listen to the full interview below! Listen to the full interview: Listen to the full podcast:
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Williams' wife passes from brain cancer
A funeral was held Saturday to honor the life of Patty Jung Williams, the wife of U.S. Rep. Roger Williams, R-Austin. Williams represents the 25th Congressional District, which includes Johnson County. Patty Williams passed after a long battle with brain cancer, and her husband shared the news of her death on his social media pages. 'It is with a heavy heart that I announce that on Jan. 17, 2025, my beloved wife of 41 years Patty Jung Williams went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,' he wrote. 'Patty was an extraordinary businesswoman, philanthropist and partner, but mostly I will remember her as a loving mother to our two beautiful daughters and the greatest CoCo anyone could ask for to our two amazing granddaughters. 'Ever the patriot, Patty loved our country and was a fierce voice for causes that matter most to her. While today may mark the end of her journey here on this earth, her spirit and resolve will live on in all of us as we carry her flame daily. Thank you for your prayers for our family during this difficult time.' During Tuesday's Johnson County Republican Women's meeting, members shared their condolences for the family. 'Roger is a big friend of the Republican Women, and Patty has been, too,' JCRW President Elaine Wilmore said. 'She's just been ill the last couple of years. It's been very hard on Roger, and he has been so faithful. He's a good man.' Verlie Edwards, the curator for Roger Williams' personal museum, thanked the club. 'I just want to let you know how much we, not only as his staff, but his family, ask for your prayers to continue for them, and we appreciate all your support,' she said. 'It's been a tough two weeks for us.' The Patty and Roger Williams Glioblastoma Multiforme Cancer Research Fund has been established at the Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke University, and Wilmore urged members to consider contributing. 'If you would like to contribute to that, I'm sure that the Williams family would appreciate it very much,' she said. 'It's not a contribution to the Republican Women. It's a contribution to Duke University's research fund in Patty's name.' In July, Roger Williams introduced a resolution expressing support for the designation of July 17, 2024, as 'Glioblastoma Awareness Day.' The resolution increases glioblastoma awareness, which is critical to research and treatment advancements and expresses support for those battling this disease. 'Awareness is crucial in the ongoing fight against glioblastoma,' he said. 'This resolution brings hope to patients and their families as they fight this devastating disease. Together, we will continue to build on the progress we have made as we search for a cure to end this disease.' In 2023, there were about 14,490 new cases of glioblastoma diagnosed in the United States. Glioblastoma is the most common malignant brain tumor, accounting for almost half of all primary malignant brain tumors. Williams served as the president of the Roger Williams Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep & Ram in Weatherford, and was an active member of Willow Park Baptist Church, where she spent two years of treatment writing several inspirational songs and poems, two of which were recorded by Sonny and Jolie Burgess of Cleburne. Prior to entering the automobile industry, she worked in the hotel hospitality business under her father in Fort Worth, and was the sales manager for Hyatt Hotels and a director of sales for state associations for AMFAC Hotels/DFW Airport. In 1995, Texas Gov. George W. Bush appointed her to the Automobile Theft Prevention Authority, and then she was elected as the first female chairman. Gov. Rick Perry appointed her to serve as a public member/director of the State Bar of Texas in 2002. Williams was involved in several area organizations, including the Better Business Bureau of Fort Worth and Tarrant County, where she became the first female president of the board; Jewel Charity Ball; Tarrant Area Food Bank; Texas Women for the Arts; Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, Steering Women for Business (affiliate of Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo); Fort Worth Council for Life; National Multiple Sclerosis Society; Austin College President's Council; Weatherford Wags and Saving Hope Animal Rescue. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Roger Williams; children, Jaclyn 'J.J.' Williams Contreras and husband, Eric; Sabrina Williams Speirs and husband, Jesse; grandchildren, Clara Contreras and Emmy Mac Speirs, all of Willow Park; sister, Susan Davis and husband, Greg of Cedar Park; and many devoted nieces and nephews.
