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    A Rare Budget Move Helped Trump Cancel Half a Billion Dollars Benefiting Immigrants
    The White House returned over half a billion dollars previously appropriated by Congress for programs serving illegal immigrants. While conservatives praised the return of federal funds, the rare action by President Donald Trump has lawmakers scrambling, with some members calling it an illegal check on Congress’ power of the purse. On Friday, the White House…
    Virginia Grace McKinnon
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    Thune, Collins Discuss Polarized Senate Race, GOP Chairman Speaks on State of the Race
    ATLANTA—On Friday, Senate Majority Leader John Thune joined Rep. Mike Collins for a press conference in Atlanta to discuss the “No Tax on Tips” measure that previously passed Congress and to explain how Collins’ opponent for U.S. Senate represents the “[Democratic Socialists of America] wing” of the Democratic Party. Discussing the prior presidential administration under…
    Rebecca Buis
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    The Democrat Plan to Redistribute Wealth to the Wealthier
    Two hypothetical college graduates who are married now have a combined annual income of $240,000; they each earn $120,000 per year. Should an American who graduated from high school but never went to college—and who now works as a delivery truck driver, earning $43,950 per year (the median annual earnings for that job) be forced…
    Terence Jeffrey
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    The Network of Conservatives Working for Freedom in Your State Capital
    The State Freedom Caucus Network was founded to advance conservative legislation at state capitals across the country. Now, the group’s biggest obstacle isn’t Democrats—it’s so-called Republicans who don’t govern like it once they take office. The State Freedom Caucus Network is a group of conservative state lawmakers determined to cut spending, secure American elections, and…
    Virginia Grace McKinnon
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    FDA Confirmation Hearing Gives Update on Abortion Pill Study Under New Leadership
    Dr. Heidi Overton, nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the Food and Drug Administration, appeared before a Senate committee on Thursday and shared an update on the long-awaited abortion pill study. Overton told the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions that if she is confirmed, the updates to the study would be…
    Virginia Grace McKinnon
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    This Senate Race May Decide the Majority. A New Poll Shows Movement.
    For the first time in weeks, longtime Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins is pulling ahead of Democrat opponent Troy Jackson in the November midterm election. All eyes are on Maine ahead of the election, as it could be the seat that determines which party holds the majority in the 120th Congress. The poll shows Maine…
    Virginia Grace McKinnon
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    Kevin Roberts Makes the Case for Keeping Conservatives in Power
    Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts says Congress has delivered key policy wins during President Donald Trump’s second term on issues ranging from the economy to border security.  Roberts joined co-host Larry O’Connor on the latest episode of “The Kevin Roberts Show” to tout conservative legislative accomplishments, which could play a decisive role in Republicans’ quest…
    Malia Loock
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    Bill to Block Possible Foreign Child Predators From Obtaining US Visas Drops in the Senate
    FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—The Daily Signal has learned that two outspoken conservative senators introduced legislation Thursday to block potential child predators from obtaining U.S. visas. The Strengthened Checks for Reliable Evaluation of Entrants Nationwide (SCREEN) Act, introduced by Sens. Rick Scott, R-Fla., and Ted Budd, R-N.C., would help keep foreign child predators from obtaining…
    Pedro Rodriguez
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    Tim Scott Seeks to Shut Down Birth Tourism Pipeline
    FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., is introducing legislation to end commercial birth tourism in the United States, a move that could cut off a pipeline that foreign nationals use to gain citizenship for their children. After President Donald Trump’s attempt to end birth tourism was struck down by the Supreme Court, Scott…
    Virginia Grace McKinnon
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    Man Behind Bars Over Death Threats to Firebrand GOP Rep and Kids
    FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—The Daily Signal has obtained the death threats made against an outspoken House Freedom Caucus member and his kids that have landed the perpetrator with an almost 10-year sentence in federal prison. The man behind the threats, 26-year-old Edwin Guerrero, was also hit with a $15,000 fine, United States Attorney Gregory…
    Pedro Rodriguez
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    Always Watching: Congress Begins Investigating Flock Cameras
    As Americans grow increasingly concerned about privately owned surveillance cameras, powered by artificial intelligence, spreading across the country by the thousands, senators are investigating whether they want to act. While the cameras were initially meant to provide safety, there are concerns from both parties that surveillance has surpassed safety. “This hearing is about a simple…
    Virginia Grace McKinnon
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    Collins Blasts Ossoff for Epstein-Linked Donation, Demands Action
    In an exclusive article published early on Wednesday, Fox News reported that Georgia U.S. Rep. Mike Collins is calling on incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff to return a campaign donation he received from Reid Hoffman, a billionaire who admitted to having once visited the private island of Jeffrey Epstein. Collins is demanding that Ossoff return $7,000…
    Rebecca Buis
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    Jack Smith Team Knew Spying on Congress ‘Might Be Unconstitutional’ but ‘Forged Ahead’: House Report
    Former special counsel Jack Smith and the Biden administration’s Department of Justice violated the DOJ’s policies with respect to separation of powers, according to a House report released Wednesday. Smith, appointed in 2022 by Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate Donald Trump, expanded his investigation into members of Congress who communicated with then-first-term President Trump…
    Fred Lucas
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    Ohio Pro-Lifers Demand Action After Toledo Doctor Sentenced to 6 Months in Abortion Pill Case
    The saga involving a Toledo-area doctor who forced his girlfriend to ingest abortion-causing drugs has come to an end with Dr. Hassan-James Abbas receiving six months of jail time, plus two years of probation. The sentence is unacceptable to Ohio pro-lifers, who are urging the Department of Justice to step in. On Tuesday, Center for…
    Rebecca Downs
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    China Panel Chair Plans Call With Rubio to Urge Release of Christian Worshippers and American Citizens
    Congressional-Executive Committee on China Chairman Chris Smith, R-N.J., plans to advocate for the release of American citizens and religious advocates detained in China in a call with Secretary of State Marco Rubio ahead of Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States on Thursday. On Tuesday, the committee held a hearing that included the…
    Pedro Rodriguez
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    Democrats Boycott Protecting Women’s Sports—Again
    Not a single Democrat actively participated in Wednesday’s Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on protecting women’s sports. Democrats did not show up, did not fill their two witness seats, or question the witnesses who were impacted by males competing in women’s sports. Democrat Sen. Dick Durbin, the ranking member of the committee, claimed that America does…
    Virginia Grace McKinnon
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    Dems Obstruct Rand Paul’s Plea Deal Offer to Fauci’s Assistant
    Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., blocked a plea deal offer from the Senate Committee on Homeland Security to Dr. Anthony Fauci’s assistant for her testimony about destroying records at her boss’s request in exchange for immunity from possible criminal charges from the Department of Justice. Before the vote, Committee Chairman Rand Paul, R-Ky., told the Daily…
    Pedro Rodriguez
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    Jack Smith Deputy Reveals New Details on Seizure of Rep. Scott Perry’s Phone
    Newly released interview transcripts with members of former special counsel Jack Smith’s team shed new light on the taking of the cell phone of Rep. Scott Perry, a Pennsylvania Republican, in 2022. The House Judiciary Committee released the interview transcripts of five prosecutors from the Smith team. J.P. Cooney, who served as deputy special counsel…
    Fred Lucas
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    China Committee Begs Trump to Pressure Xi Jinping to Release Religious Worshippers
    A key congressional panel met Tuesday to urge President Donald Trump to discuss the release of imprisoned Christian worshippers, some of whom are American citizens, from China during his upcoming meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The hearing from the Congressional-Executive Commission on China comes after the last time the two world leaders met, and…
    Pedro Rodriguez
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    Collins’ Support Increasing in New Poll, Quantus Insights Says
    A new poll conducted from Sept. 14-16 by Quantus Insights shows the Georgia Senate race tightening, with Rep. Mike Collins gaining ground on incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff. The poll shows Ossoff leading Collins 48.2% to 44.4%, putting Collins within the margin of error. “Jon Ossoff’s toxic far-left record is being exposed, and this race is…
    Rebecca Buis
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