Mehdi takes down Bret Stephens’s viral argument and explains why Israel is unmistakably committing genocide in Gaza. Ever since Israel began their horrific war on Gaza, many pro-Israel pundits and genocide-denialists have suddenly decided that they know far more about war crimes, ethnic cleansing, and genocide than actual human rights experts. How convenient! New York Times’ conservative columnist Bret Stephens is of course no exception. In this latest ‘DEBUNKED’ video, Mehdi breaks down why Stephens’s viral argument – in which he claims that calling Gaza a genocide is “farcical” – is total BS. Watch the full video above to watch Mehdi bring the receipts and show Stephens how real journalism is done.

News I want to share. 8-11-2026 part 1

Iran Issues List of Demands, Complicating Efforts to Reopen StraitThe head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until the United States met certain conditions.www.nytimes.com/2026/08/08/w…
— Eric Lipton NYT (@ericlipton.nytimes.com) 2026-08-08T18:33:16.261Z

Trump on the Iran war this morning:"We are low keying it," and plans to wait Iran out economically. “It will work out. It always works out.”www.axios.com/2026/08/09/t…
— Sven-Erik Volberg (@volberg.bsky.social) 2026-08-09T17:16:19.664Z

Donald Trump is about to become what he never wanted to be: Jimmy Carter. Held hostage by Iran. And it was all voluntary. pic.twitter.com/hFrziwc8Ch
— Chris Christie (@GovChristie) August 9, 2026

President Jimmy Carter was a good & decent man who loved our country and served it loyally in the U.S. Navy, as Governor of Georgia and as President. My first vote was for his opponent for re-election, Ronald Reagan, but despite his flawed Presidency he was a great American. RIP.
— Chris Christie (@GovChristie) December 30, 2024

Sen. Chris Murphy: "Donald Trump has lost this war. America is weaker, Iran is stronger, the price to reopen the strait increases by the day, the supposed 'deal' that's on the table right now would pay Iran $100 billion a year in order to reopen the strait … what a victory for… pic.twitter.com/0P9AtH5oR3
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 9, 2026

Vance: I’ve had moments where I felt the presence of God. A friend and I were talking about Christianity and there was this moment where a glass fell off the wall. I think an atheist would dismiss that, but it felt like God was trying to send me a message. pic.twitter.com/d74LZe55bB
— Acyn (@Acyn) August 9, 2026

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— Deep State David (@dmp267) August 9, 2026

TEXAS POLITICS: Security escorts man out of Ken Paxton’s rally in San Antonio on Saturday after the man yells “you cheated on your wife.” pic.twitter.com/jgonzgz8Il
— Michael Karlis (@MichaelKarlis) August 8, 2026

Here’s that moment from earlier today when someone was kicked out of Paxton’s rally for yelling “You cheated on your wife!” as Paxton was criticizing Talarico’s views on Christianity pic.twitter.com/NnoY7ganel
— James Barragán 🌟 (@James_Barragan) August 8, 2026

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— Unofficial Trump on X (@trump_repost) August 9, 2026

Pretty sure Dems have been waiting for a blunt counterpunching anti-Trump fighter like this since 2015. https://t.co/ttg39pw8rJ
— Mehdi Hasan (@mehdirhasan) August 9, 2026

NEWSNATION: Here's the record — inflation 3.5%, higher than earnings, gas is $4 a gallon, electricity prices continue to go up, and GDP is at 1.5%. Why do Republicans deserve to keep power?

RNC CHAIR JOE GRUTERS: Biden's disastrous economic record pic.twitter.com/8KC2d998pn
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 9, 2026

This literally took 2 seconds pic.twitter.com/ChcZfajill
— junglegsus (Mustafa) (@Junglegsus) August 9, 2026

White House aide Peter Navarro goes ballistic on White House aide Jeanine Pirro: "Never mention her friggin' name to me. Because that woman still refuses to fire John Crabb. When the boss said 'she choked' … Jeanine, are you listening?" pic.twitter.com/GsB6yveGaO
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 10, 2026

TEXAS POLITICS: Security escorts man out of Ken Paxton’s rally in San Antonio on Saturday after the man yells “you cheated on your wife.” pic.twitter.com/jgonzgz8Il
— Michael Karlis (@MichaelKarlis) August 8, 2026

Here’s that moment from earlier today when someone was kicked out of Paxton’s rally for yelling “You cheated on your wife!” as Paxton was criticizing Talarico’s views on Christianity pic.twitter.com/NnoY7ganel
— James Barragán 🌟 (@James_Barragan) August 8, 2026

Maddow: ‘Is this how we invade Greenland?!’

FAUCI EXPOSED! | Armageddon Update

News I want to share. 8-9-2026

In 1993, Trump signed a mortgage for a Florida home, pledging it would be his principal residence. Seven weeks later, he attested a neighboring property would also be his principal residence.

In reality, he does not seem to have lived in either home.https://t.co/tsU9HzE1od
— ProPublica (@propublica) August 8, 2026

It’s gonna be a MILITARY CENTER, not a ballroom.

Can’t you commies tell the difference??? https://t.co/JiRrMjUmQZ
— George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 (@gtconway3d) August 7, 2026

We live in a country where the entire political and media class talks about antisemitism every day, conflates antisemitism with criticism of Israel, meanwhile prominent Republican members of Congress are saying this with zero pushback from political or media elites. https://t.co/gfF6dDVGYT
— Mehdi Hasan (@mehdirhasan) August 8, 2026

Not even 25 years after Muslim terrorists flew planes into the Twin Towers, New York City is being overrun by the very people who want to see this country burn.

This is an invasion. There is no other way to put it.

Every American who watched this country get attacked on its… pic.twitter.com/uw8jK2ZzgI
— Rep. Nancy Mace (@RepNancyMace) August 7, 2026

Dr. Oz is Muslim and literally works for Trump. Congratulations, Nancy, you just called Trump’s own CMS Administrator a Trojan horse. Absolute clown show, fucking dummy. https://t.co/PWazZ3UNwu
— Alex Cole (@acnewsitics) August 7, 2026

If someone made this exact same statement — but replaced "Muslim" with "Jew" — their career would not only be instantly and permanently destroyed, but their families, banks, communities and employers would be relentlessly hounded until they were denounced, disowned and banned. https://t.co/xHT4pXYCjM
— Glenn Greenwald (@ggreenwald) August 7, 2026

Trump’s hair gets a Las Vegas makeover, sparking memes, lighting theories and a fresh round of scrutiny of the president’s famous mane https://t.co/b6fLaXQGxr
— WSJ Politics (@WSJPolitics) August 7, 2026

Trump's cronies stand and clap like seals for an extended period of time, until Trump is safely out of view pic.twitter.com/yFXiSsttYJ
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 7, 2026

Eerily similar to the verbiage on the Access Hollywood tape, except instead of bragging about assaulting women he’s talking about pilfering historical artifacts, most of which we will likely never see again. https://t.co/MNrTIUZqa1
— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) August 8, 2026

Trump is regrowing his own hair! A medical miracle! https://t.co/57lG3VeX5F
— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) August 7, 2026

Owner of Miami’s most famous Haitian restaurant regrets his vote for Trump after he ends Haitian TPS, crushing his business.pic.twitter.com/QwQe7j9SBT
— Grant Stern  (@grantstern) August 7, 2026

Hunter Biden: Joe Biden’s Cancer Has Metastasized

I am trying not to really I am. but here. is where my mind is. I used to be so much stronger, I was a solider who did things …. yet

I dream of this song. If I ever have to go I will leave this as my good bye. Hugs

When I was locked in the attic this was one of the records I was able to find and play. I emagined so many reasons while Daniel went away.

This was one of the other records I had. I listened to it play over and over as I fell asleep. A sad lonely 14 year old locked in an attic over a garage because he was only wanted when he could be used to satisfy the abusers. The weird thing is they thought keeping me up there made me unhappy, but the truth is I felt safer there than in their home. I only worried when the lock was opened and one of them walked in. I had few choices then. But it was still one of the best summers of lack of abuse. Hugs

What do you think about the evangelist getting kicked off a flight?

Political cartoons / memes / and news I want to share bonus. 8-7-2026

Trump was just fundraising in a “blue state” he calls a “threat” — our “blue state” and “blue cities” are keeping “his” government afloat right now. https://t.co/sMnPXzgcir
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) August 5, 2026

Trump announces he is rolling back protections for endangered species pic.twitter.com/dQESkbOIfv
— PatriotTakes 🇺🇸 (@patriottakes) August 4, 2026

“MAGA Warrior” Who Says LGBTQ People Aren’t Human Wins Missouri US House Primary With Trump’s Backing

Mike Lindell announced that he is "stepping down as CEO of MyPillow so I can devote 100% of my time and energy to my campaign for Governor of Minnesota." pic.twitter.com/1pYjROGxNt
— Right Wing Watch (@RightWingWatch) August 5, 2026

Five-time draft dodger Trump just posted this pic.twitter.com/M5KiGyb5aW
— Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) August 4, 2026

Trump in Nevada: “Michael Whatley should be your governor.”

Minor detail: Whatley is running for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina.

25th Amendment now! pic.twitter.com/fDJXgky1Fl
— Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) August 6, 2026

Trump: "We're taking a lot of oil from Venezuela — billions and billions of barrels of oil. To the victor belong the spoils." pic.twitter.com/VFJuPdrnRy
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 5, 2026

is Trump rocking a wig, or what the hell is going on here? pic.twitter.com/3opMA5Ngzg
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 5, 2026

Trump: "Nobody knows that 'dumb' doesn't have a B"

(Dear reader, it has a B) pic.twitter.com/isCik2OK0Z
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 5, 2026

Trump: "The radical left wants to ban a thing called gasoline." pic.twitter.com/WsNoMA6e4c
— Molly Ploofkins (@Mollyploofkins) August 5, 2026

He's an idiot. https://t.co/vnctymUAO5
— Mehdi Hasan (@mehdirhasan) August 5, 2026

Trump: We have lifted 100,000 Nevadans off of food stamps. They don’t want to be on food stamps. They don’t need food stamps. pic.twitter.com/EHyDysj6Vj
— Acyn (@Acyn) August 5, 2026

He looks like Alec Baldwin playing Trump on SNL. https://t.co/kGil67wp0t
— Christopher Hale (@ChristopherHale) August 5, 2026

Fetterman to oppose Blanche’s nomination to head Justice Departmenthttps://t.co/Qk9Rjo8B4G
— The Hill (@thehill) August 5, 2026

Demented Senior Melts Down Over El-Sayed’s Win

It’s only been a few hours since the first viable Muslim
Senate candidate won a primary and his GOP opponent is already running ads featuring Osama bin Laden and 9/11.

The Islamophobia over the next few months is gonna be vicious. https://t.co/Us7TnA8uED
— Mehdi Hasan (@mehdirhasan) August 5, 2026

https://www.tumblr.com/saywhat-politics/824202408414560256/were-not-booing-him-nevada-governor-admonishes

WSJ: ICE Is Weaponizing Social Media Against Critics

Latest: Trump administration plans to award a $150M contract to Houston based law firm with ties to administration. The contract is set to run for a year and provide legal services to unaccompanied imm. kids, just days after contract with network expired.https://t.co/t1S2IWyWzq
— Valerie Gonzalez (@ValOnTheBorder) August 4, 2026

One of our TPUSA college students gave me his take on affordability:

“A burrito shouldn’t cost $20.”

Yeah, a lot of this is a hangover from Covid and Biden-era inflation, but the lived experience is the same: It just feels like basic things cost too much. https://t.co/GEvmbea57o
— Andrew Kolvet (@AndrewKolvet) August 4, 2026

I'm surprised to hear Mark say this. If you've ever met him in person, it's quite obvious the man has never missed a burrito. https://t.co/z4DjKLVZVs
— JD Vance (@JDVance) August 5, 2026

Sailors fighting Trump’s war with Iran are washing in moldy showers and rationing meals in the ninth month of a mission that shows zero signs of ending.
https://t.co/0Oru8CKdlA
— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) August 5, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: President Donald Trump’s frustration over the Iran war boiled over at Camp David last week, where he demanded answers from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on why he had apparently been misled on extreme munitions shortages that now threaten to limit military options…
— Tara Copp (@TaraCopp) August 5, 2026

I was at Camp David with President Trump and Secretary Hegseth. This literally never happened, and we told the Washington Post that repeatedly. This B.S. story was shopped to many outlets by someone clearly out to disparage the Secretary, for whatever reason. Unfortunately for… https://t.co/BUwn11nC52
— Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) August 6, 2026

This is how you know the story is true👇👇 https://t.co/GXbwH96hj2
— Adam Kinzinger (Slava Ukraini) 🇺🇸🇺🇦 (@AdamKinzinger) August 6, 2026

We said no more foreign wars and we meant it and supported Donald Trump because he made that promise.
But he’s betrayed us all.
Our commitment is America First for all Americans, right, left, and center.
The movement has begun. pic.twitter.com/mZXadw0kBr
— Former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@FmrRepMTG) August 1, 2026

MAGA was betrayed. We all were. It's time for a new path forward. More tomorrow night at 6 PM ET on https://t.co/sLkXnGKCFd. https://t.co/YweHmb44Ru
— Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) August 4, 2026

Paging Vice President JD Vance:

I believe I predicted a couple months ago that Tucker Qatarlson would likely turn on you someday… @TuckerCarlson @JDVance

Save yourself while you still can! He’s a lunatic! Tucker wants to hijack the GOP in 2026 and 2028. https://t.co/MJPlHGPIY9
— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) August 5, 2026

Will be shorter lived than Musks “America Party” https://t.co/6gvheBneJu
— captive dreamer (@captive_dreamer) August 5, 2026

OH FFS – Just STFU and get over yourselves.

All of you combined have zero pull anymore. You can't even move the needle much less start a movement.

Table full of laughingstocks. https://t.co/9VSLhDV72P
— Catturd ™ (@catturd2) August 5, 2026

Energy Sec Faces Prosecution For Lying To Congress

Loomer: Fox News Is “Basically TV For Stupid People”

New Mexico sues the Department of Justice and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, saying the federal government blocked the state’s ability to investigate the sex crimes of financier Jeffrey Epstein at a ranch there. https://t.co/SijN4WxXJv
— NBC News (@NBCNews) August 5, 2026