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    Lindsey Graham Remembered for His ‘Sparkling Humor,’ Devotion to Serving America
    “We have lost a gentleman from an older era of civility and selflessness.” So wrote Harmeet K. Dhillon, deputy attorney general for Civil Rights on the surprise death of South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham. Graham, a Republican, died Saturday evening at the age of 71 after what his office called a “brief and sudden illness.”…
    Al Perrotta
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    Sen. Lee: Honor Lindsey Graham by Passing the SAVE America Act
    Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah is leading the call to honor Sen. Lindsey Graham by passing the SAVE America Act. Graham died Saturday evening at the age of 71 shortly after discussing the voting integrity bill with President Donald Trump. “This is something Lindsey Graham spent a lot of time with,” Lee told Maria Bartiromo on…
    Al Perrotta
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    Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies at 71
    Senator Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., died of a “brief and sudden illness” on Saturday, his Senate office announced early Sunday morning. Graham was 71. “On the evening of Saturday, July 11, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham passed away from a brief and sudden illness,” his office said in a brief statement. “Senator Graham’s family appreciates prayers at…
    Tyler O’Neil
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    The Ghost of Graham Platner Will Haunt Establishment Democrats
    Democrats are in the process of exorcising Graham Platner from the party and the Maine Senate race, but Platner’s ghost could haunt Democrats for years to come. Platner’s candidacy was an ambitious experiment led by progressive party outsiders, as self-proclaimed socialists racked up wins from California to New York and plenty of states in between….
    Bradley Devlin
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    Thune Accused of Excluding the SAVE America Act in ‘Must-Pass’ Bill
    A major ally of President Donald Trump in the House of Representatives accused Senate Majority Leader John Thune of wanting to craft his own version of the National Defense Authorization Act to ensure it passes without the SAVE America Act attached. “John Thune is planning on drafting his own version of the NDAA, actively working…
    Pedro Rodriguez
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    ‘NATIONAL SECURITY RISK’: China Buddying Up With Historical Ally South Korea, GOP Rep Warns
    South Korea is favoring Chinese companies while deliberately attacking American-owned businesses, raising national security concerns, a GOP congressman warned the Daily Signal Wednesday. South Korea utilized “burdensome obligations, aggressive enforcement practices, and even the threat of criminal penalties to punish U.S. companies and prevent them from successfully competing against their Korean rivals,” a July 1…
    Joseph Buff
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    Roy Urges Republicans to ‘Finish the Job’ Before 2027, Setting GOP Agenda
    FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—While the Republican majority is only guaranteed for six more months, Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, is urging his GOP colleagues to “finish the job.” In a letter sent to House and Senate Republicans on Friday, Roy laid out his agenda for the rest of the 119th Congress, including codifying border security,…
    Virginia Grace McKinnon
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    Ilhan Omar Aims at Repealing Alien Enemies Act, Blocking Military Force Against Designated Terrorist Organizations
    Democrat Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar is seeking to amend the National Defense Authorization Act through a resolution desiring to block the Trump administration from using military force against congressionally designated Foreign Terrorist Organizations, such as foreign drug cartels. A press release from Omar’s office claims her amendment, Amendment #1273, “expresses the sense of Congress that…
    Pedro Rodriguez
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    Congress Shouldn’t Undermine Trump’s AI Agenda
    President Donald Trump has made clear that the United States intends to win the global artificial intelligence race. From expanding domestic energy production to supporting new data centers and encouraging advanced manufacturing, the administration has recognized that AI leadership will be one of the defining economic and national security priorities of the 21st century. That…
    Reynold Schweickhardt
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    Old-School Democrat? Socialist Candidate Says He’s ‘Not Your Guy’
    Michigan, the next battlefield in the Democrat civil war, saw a Senate primary debate on Tuesday night. And one socialist candidate is telling “establishment” Democrats that he’s “not your guy.”  Abdul El-Sayed, endorsed by Sen. Bernie Sanders, attempted to advance his campaign against Rep. Haley Stevens, backed by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, by touting…
    Francesca Cella
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    Platner Suspends Campaign, Threatens the Democrat Establishment
    Accused rapist and Democrat Senate nominee for Maine Graham Platner suspended his campaign Wednesday night. While still denying sexual assault allegations, the progressive is at war with the “Democratic establishment,” which is teeing up to replace him on its terms. “We are suspending campaign operations,” Platner said in an 11-minute video Wednesday night. The candidate…
    Virginia Grace McKinnon
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    Maine Democrats Want Their Nominee Out. There’s Just One Problem.
    The Maine Democratic Party is working “around the clock” to replace Graham Platner, but as the Democrat Senate nominee, he has leverage—and he’s using it. A civil war is brewing in Maine. As calls continue for Platner to step down, he has stayed silent and continues to deny multiple allegations of sexual assault. According to…
    Virginia Grace McKinnon
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    Democrats Want a Shutdown, and Republicans Should Act Accordingly
    Washington is barreling toward another funding deadline, and Senate Democrats seem increasingly willing to use the threat of a government shutdown as political leverage. The biggest mistake Senate Republicans could make is assuming that Democrats share their interest in avoiding such a shutdown and the harm it would do to everyday Americans. They don’t. Democrats…
    Chip Wyatt
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    New Report Raises Questions About Industry Influence on SAVE America Act Fight
    As the U.S. Senate struggles to pass the SAVE America Act, a new report documents millions of dollars in campaign contributions flowing to Republican senators from industries opposed to stricter immigration enforcement policies. The American Accountability Foundation, in partnership with the Mass Deportation Coalition, examined donations from construction, hospitality, agriculture, and senior-housing organizations, which they…
    Pedro Rodriguez
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    EXCLUSIVE: Georgia Poll Shows Jackson Leads Gov’s Race, Ossoff Ahead for Senate
    A new poll shows Rick Jackson leading the Georgia governor’s race, Sen. Jon Ossoff ahead in the race for U.S. Senate, and steady numbers for President Donald Trump despite uncertainty over the economy and an unpopular war with Iran. The poll of 1,175 likely voters, conducted June 27-30 by market research and polling firm Wick,…
    Rebecca Buis
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    ‘Double Standard of Justice’: Grassley Reveals Messages on Jack Smith’s Team and Classified Materials
    Newly released messages appear to show that Biden Justice Department officials, including those working for former special counsel Jack Smith, possibly mishandled classified information. Smith’s team investigated President Donald Trump, then out of office, from late 2022 through 2024, for alleged mishandling of classified material. Smith also investigated Trump for his conduct in challenging the…
    Fred Lucas
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    ‘Malign Influence Across All Levels of Government’: House Chairman Eyes Potential China Influence in US Judiciary in Climate Cases
    A legal group that runs an education program for judges on climate issues has had an overly close association with China, raising concerns about foreign influence in environmental cases, a national security think tank alleges in a report. The group State Armor released a report about the Environmental Law Institute’s relationships with Chinese government-affiliated entities….
    Fred Lucas
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    After Contentious Rulings, 2 Supreme Court Justices to Appear Before Congressional Panel Next Week
    After a highly eventful session of Supreme Court rulings, two justices will testify before Congress next week. Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan will testify before the House Appropriations Committee July 14 about the budget for the Supreme Court. Barrett, nominated by President Donald Trump in 2020, is considered part of the conservative wing…
    Fred Lucas
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    Democrats Follow Their Leader, Refusing Moral Clarity on Platner
    Hours after Graham Platner, Democrat nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine, was accused of sexual assault, his party abandoned him. While Democrats claim to be taking the moral high ground, their timeline says otherwise. Monday afternoon, Politico reported another Platner scandal that the political world had sensed was coming after he canceled his campaign events…
    Virginia Grace McKinnon
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    Atrocious Supreme Court Ruling Makes SAVE America Act Life or Death Choice for GOP
    Unless Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., secretly works for the Democratic National Committee, he must bring the SAVE America Act back to the floor and move Heaven, Earth, and—if necessary—Hell to pass and speed it to President Donald Trump for signature. The U.S. Supreme Court’s calamitous embrace of late-arriving mail-in ballots makes this urgent matter even more vital. With sincere apologies…
    Deroy Murdock
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