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Jen Kiggans Faces Resignation Demands After ‘Cotton-Picking’ Remark Hits Virginia Race

Jen Kiggans Faces Resignation Demands After ‘Cotton-Picking’ Remark Hits Virginia Race

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May 13, 2026
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WASHINGTON, May 13, 2026, 19:07 EDT Pressure is mounting on Rep. Jen Kiggans to step down after the Virginia Republican replied “Ditto” to a radio host’s comment urging House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to keep his “cotton-picking hands off of Virginia.” Kiggans later clarified, saying she did not endorse the wording and meant only that Jeffries should stay out of
Tennis Grand Slam Boycott Threat Grows as Sinner, Sabalenka Turn French Open Prize-Money Fight Into ‘Respect’ Row
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Tennis Grand Slam Boycott Threat Grows as Sinner, Sabalenka Turn French Open Prize-Money Fight Into ‘Respect’ Row

ROME, May 9, 2026, 17:10 CEST Tensions around Grand Slam prize money are escalating, with men’s world No. 1 Jannik Sinner arguing top players aren’t getting the respect they deserve. Sinner’s comments add momentum to boycott talk that’s been swirling since women’s No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka floated the idea, saying
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