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Virginia GOP on the Front Lines to ‘Keep Fairness’ in House District Maps
Today, Virginians are flocking to the polls to vote on whether to amend the Virginia Constitution and let the state Legislature redraw the state’s congressional maps. The map state Democrats have proposed would give their party a 10-1 seat advantage, likely leaving just one Republican to represent the historically purple state. The Republican majority in…Virginia Grace McKinnon -
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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…Rebecca Downs -
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Polls Show Ohio Gubernatorial Race Still One to Watch
With just weeks to go before the general election season begins in Ohio, several polls of statewide elections in the Buckeye State show close races. This includes the gubernatorial race to see who will replace term-limited Republican Gov. Mike DeWine. Vivek Ramaswamy is the front-runner for the Republican nomination, having been endorsed by the Ohio…Rebecca Downs -
White House Ramps Up Midterm Plan With Official Closed-Door Strategy Meeting
Top Republican political consultants are flying into Washington to meet with White House chief of staff Susie Wiles and President Donald Trump’s political operative James Blair as the White House gears up for the midterms. As first reported by Politico, the group will meet Monday at the Waldorf Astoria hotel—formerly the Trump International Hotel—in Washington,…Virginia Grace McKinnon -
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Amy Acton ‘Domestic Dispute’ Report Stirring Up Ohio Governor’s Race
A recent report that police were called to the home of gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton during a 2019 “domestic dispute” is raising questions as the election race heats up in Ohio. Over the weekend, NBC News reported that Ohio’s former health director shattered a mirror pulled off the wall during a “verbal argument” with her…Rebecca Downs -
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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…Rebecca Downs -
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EXCLUSIVE: ICE Arrests More Pedophiles, Kidnappers
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Tuesday arrested criminal illegal immigrants for crimes including sexual contact with a child, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, kidnapping and sexual assault, and child molestation, The Daily Signal has learned. “Every day, the courageous men and women of ICE risk their lives to arrest criminal aliens to safeguard American communities,” Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis said in a…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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Senate GOP Disapproval Rating Jumps to 60% Among Swing State Voters: Poll
A new poll of registered voters in the battleground states of Maine, Georgia, and North Carolina found broad dissatisfaction with Senate leadership and strong support for the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections. The survey, conducted by McLaughlin & Associates, sampled registered Democrats and Republicans equally and…Pedro Rodriguez -
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Americans See Employment and Earning Retention Gains Thanks to Working Family Tax Cuts
Members of Congress are pointing to rising wages and private-sector job growth as evidence that the Working Families Tax Cuts Act is delivering results for American workers and businesses. The law, signed by President Donald Trump on July 4, 2025, reduced taxes on tips, overtime pay, and certain retirement benefits, while expanding the child tax…Pedro Rodriguez -
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What Both Liberals and Conservatives Get Wrong About Hungary
For many in the liberal press, Hungary’s recent election signaled the “defeat of autocracy” and a decisive “turn back” toward Europe. For some conservative commentators, the same outcome was framed as evidence that “Brussels-backed liberals” had taken over yet another conservative stronghold. Both sides miss what actually happened. Hungary’s election was not a conventional contest…Lilla Nora Kiss -
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Parents Want Civic Literacy and Colorblindness in Classrooms, Not Critical Race Theory
Parents prioritize civic literacy, colorblindness, and transparency in education rather than focusing on preconceived notions of the oppressive and oppressed, according to a new national survey. The survey commissioned by the THINC Foundation delivered shots directly across the bow of critical race theory. The vast majority, 85%, of parents believe individual attributes such as effort,…Katherine Matt -
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Watchdog: Salazar’s Immigration Book Relies on Nonconservative, Center-Left Sources
A book by Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar promoting her immigration legislation simply recycles old ideas and relies on some center-left sources, a conservative watchdog group says. The Florida Republican member’s book, “Dignity Not Citizenship: The Truth About Immigration No One Is Telling You,” is an argument for her bill called the DIGNIDAD Act, short for…Fred Lucas -
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Opportunities for Improvement in the Senate’s Housing Act
The Senate’s 21st Century Road to Housing Act, a compendium of smaller housing acts, contains much that could help working Americans. Most notably, it contains provisions that would make receiving permits easier, update rules for building modular and manufactured houses, and reduce duplicative government reviews. The bill has its weaknesses, though—primarily a tendency to lapse into the…Miles Pollard -
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A Promise Kept: Delivering Real Relief to Hardworking Kansans
Today, as tax season closes for my state of Kansans, we are reminded of the importance of the Working Families Tax Cuts, passed by Republicans and President Donald Trump to put money back in the pockets of hardworking families across the state and the nation. This legislation secures real, historic wins for communities across America,…Rep. Ron Estes -
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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…George Caldwell -
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This Tax Day, Americans Are Finally Getting a Break
Historically, tax season has never been easy for working Americans. It’s typically marked by days or weeks spent digging through stacks of receipts, invoices, 1099s, and W-2s. It’s the undue stress of figuring out how to file or whom to hire for help. And it is uncertainty in not knowing if you’ll owe money—or how…Stefani Buhajla -
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Ossoff Takes Moderate Stance Despite Existing Voting Record
Democrat Sen. Jon Ossoff is distancing himself from his radical left-wing record to appeal to moderate voters in Georgia as he eyes reelection. On his campaign website, Ossoff lists political issues that are overwhelmingly bipartisan, such as lowering housing costs, expanding veteran assistance, and protecting Social Security. He does not mention any of the issues…Pedro Rodriguez -
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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…Drew Allen -
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After Swalwell and Gonzales Resignations, Are These Reps Next?
Two members of the House of Representatives announced their resignations on Monday as they faced the threat of expulsion for allegations of sexual misconduct. But rather than putting an end to Congress’ internal drama, the resignations may be the beginning of a slew of expulsion battles on the House floor. Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., who…George Caldwell -
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EXCLUSIVE: House Investigates Colorado Rule Coercing Lawyers to Block Immigration Enforcement
The House Judiciary Committee is investigating why Colorado lawyers who want to file a case online must abide by the state’s sanctuary law or face perjury charges. In a letter on Monday, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, and Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Calif., chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement,…Fred Lucas