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Embattled Dem Calls It Quits Instead of Facing Punishment for Fraud Charges
Florida Democrat Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick announced her resignation from the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday ahead of an Ethics Committee hearing that was scheduled to discuss disciplinary measures for her alleged theft of federal emergency funds. The committee found the congresswoman guilty of 25 ethics charges in March and was meeting today to consider whether… -
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22-Term Democrat in Danger of Losing Seat in Ohio
Of all the House races to watch in the Buckeye State for the midterms, Ohio’s 9th Congressional District tops the list. Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, has held the seat since 1983, but newly redrawn maps in Ohio make this the year she could lose it. The prospect of a GOP flip in an election cycle… -
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Trump Makes Endorsement in Key House Race
President Donald Trump has made an endorsement ahead of the Ohio Republican primary in a key House district that could help decide which party controls Congress. The president on Tuesday announced on Truth Social that he was endorsing Air Force veteran and former CIA officer Eric Conroy for Ohio’s 1st Congressional District. He drew a… -
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‘Look These Mothers in the Eyes’: Families of Victims Killed by Illegal Aliens to Testify Before Congress
Two mothers who lost their sons and another whose daughter remains permanently injured will testify before Congress on Thursday about how these tragedies—each involving illegal aliens—could have been prevented through stricter enforcement of immigration law. This forum could be uncomfortable for House Democrats who oppose enforcing immigration laws, said Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., chairman… -
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House Rebels Push Reforms to Government Spy Powers
Ahead of a consequential vote on extending the government’s authority to conduct overseas espionage, several House conservatives are expressing their concerns. On April 20, Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which enables the government to spy on foreigners, is set to expire. Many House Republicans and President Donald Trump have argued in the… -
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Swalwell Is the Tip of the Iceberg
If the allegations are true, former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., is slime. He represents the worst variety: the kind who lectures the world about morality while living in the gutter. Multiple women have accused him of sexual assault, claiming he preyed on them when they were too intoxicated to consent. One former staffer says he assaulted her… -
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Swalwell Gubernatorial Campaign Implodes Amid Sexual Assault Allegations
Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., announced Sunday that he would be suspending his California gubernatorial campaign due to allegations of sexual misconduct, which he has denied. “I am suspending my campaign for Governor,” Swalwell announced on X on Sunday. “To my family, staff, friends, and supporters, I am deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I’ve made… -
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Can the GOP Cash in on Ohio Redistricting as Dems Appear to Have Clear Midterm Advantage?
Ohio remains a key battleground in determining control of the U.S. House in the upcoming midterm elections. But as prediction models continue to shift the advantage in close races toward Democrats, do Republicans still have a chance in these Ohio races? The Cook Political Report recently made several changes to its ratings in Ohio races…. -
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As House Returns Next Week, Giant Tasks Loom
When Republican leaders return to Washington, D.C., on Monday after a two-week recess, they will face a series of Herculean tasks in the House of Representatives: uniting their razor-thin majority behind efforts to fund the Department of Homeland Security and passing an agreement on federal surveillance powers. The Future of Funding The Department of Homeland… -
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EXCLUSIVE: Randy Fine Joins House Freedom Caucus
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla., is joining the House Freedom Caucus, a pugnacious group of conservative deficit hawks. “I found in my first year in Congress that there are two types of Republicans: those who want to save America and those who want to manage our decline politely,” Fine told The Daily… -
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With Federal Judge Halting White House Ballroom Construction, Will Congress Act?
A federal judge ruled to halt the construction of the White House ballroom on Tuesday, citing that Congress must approve of the project. U.S. District Court Judge Richard Leon paused construction on the ballroom after the National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States sued the administration for tearing down the White House’s East… -
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White House Ballroom Project to Include ‘Massive’ Military Complex
WASHINGTON, March 30 (Reuters)—The U.S. military is upgrading White House facilities for the new East Wing, the administration said on Monday, after President Donald Trump said the ballroom would be built atop a “massive” fortified complex. “The military is making some upgrades to their facilities here at the White House, and I’m not privy to… -
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House Republican Group Hijacks House Floor to Reject Radical Islam
A dozen members of the Sharia Free America Caucus spoke consecutively on the House floor Thursday evening against the “threat of radical Islamic terrorism” in the United States. The speeches, organized by Republican Texas Reps. Keith Self and Rep. Chip Roy, the founders of the caucus, claimed that America was on the same migration trajectory… -
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White House Unveils America250 Celebrations
The America250 Commission announced it will host five block parties across the country to commemorate the nation’s 250th birthday on July 4. “America250 is creating the largest synchronized Fourth of July celebration in U.S. historythrough America’s Block Party,” Rosie Rios, chair of America250, said. “The Fourth of July has long been synonymous with neighborhood block… -
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Trump Fuels House GOP’s Record Haul Ahead of Bruising Midterms
The National Republican Congressional Committee brought in a record-breaking $37 million Wednesday night at its annual Washington, D.C., fundraising dinner. With the help of President Donald Trump and a majority in both chambers, House Republicans are gearing up for the midterm season , needing to grow their slim majority. “President Trump and the NRCC didn’t just meet expectations; we shattered them,” NRCC Chairman Richard… -
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White House Reveals New Strategy to Require Voter ID
The Trump administration wants to use the process of reconciliation to move the SAVE America Act through the Senate, new Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin said in response to a question from The Daily Signal. “There’s a framework that we can do through reconciliation, paying for, putting some of the policies that cost money… -
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EXCLUSIVE: White House AI Framework Requires Measures to Protect Kids; Child Safety Advocates Want More
The White House’s long-awaited draft of the National Framework on Artificial Intelligence requires protections for children online, but some child safety advocates are looking for more. “Al services and platforms must take measures to protect children from potential harms, while empowering parents to control their children’s digital environment and upbringing,” a draft obtained by The… -
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House Panel Subpoenas Attorney General Bondi in Epstein Probe
REUTERS—A congressional committee said on Tuesday it has issued a subpoena to Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify behind closed doors in its probe of the late convicted sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein. Bondi faces accusations that the Justice Department has concealed the names of powerful associates of Epstein in its release of millions of documents related to the… -
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House Oversight Summons Epstein Jail Guard After Internet Searches
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer sent a letter Friday to Tova Noel, one of the guards in Jeffrey Epstein’s prison unit, seeking her testimony on March 26. Noel, a guard at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York City, was accused of failing to complete regular checks on Epstein before his… -
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US Sues California Over Zero-Emission Vehicle, Greenhouse Gas Rules
REUTERS—The Trump administration on Thursday sued the state of California, claiming the state’s zero-emission vehicle and tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions rules are illegal and preempted by federal law. The Transportation Department sued the California Air Resources Board in U.S. District Court in California over vehicle rules that remain in place after President Donald Trump signed legislation last year…