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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… -
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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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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… -
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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,… -
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Miss America Changes Eligibility Rules to Clarify Transgender Stance Following Florida AG Letter
The Miss America Organization has changed its rules to clarify that only females can compete. This comes after Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier warned the organization that it might be violating the Sunshine State’s law by allowing men who identify as transgender. Uthmeier sent Miss America a letter Friday, warning that its policies may violate… -
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Pennsylvania Urged to Opt Into Federal Scholarship Tax Credit
School choice advocates and policymakers gathered at the Pennsylvania State Capitol on April 10 to call on Gov. Josh Shapiro to opt the commonwealth into the federal scholarship tax credit program before the January 2027 deadline. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon joined lawmakers and advocacy leaders, including Rep. Scott Perry and Andrew Lewis, to emphasize… -
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Sex Scandals End 2 Congressional Careers in 1 Day
Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales, who was facing allegations of sexual misconduct with subordinates, announced his intention to resign on Monday. “There is a season for everything and God has a plan for us all. When Congress returns tomorrow, I will file my retirement from office. It has been my privilege to serve the great people… -
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Swalwell to Resign From Congress, Maintains His Innocence
On the morning of Friday, April 10, Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., was considered to be the leading Democrat in the California gubernatorial primary. Four days later, Swalwell is not only bowing out of the race—but out of Congress entirely. “I am aware of efforts to bring an immediate expulsion vote against me and other members. Expelling anyone… -
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Ruling Allows Fulton County to Block Republican Election Board Nominees
The Georgia Court of Appeals has ruled that the Fulton County commissioners may reject Republican nominees to the county’s election board, finding the board appointments are “inherently discretionary.” For years, the Democrat-controlled Fulton County Board of Commissioners has been fighting the local GOP over who gets to sit on the Fulton County Board of Registration… -
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4 Senate Race Predictions Shift in Political Forecast
As midterm elections loom, a major political forecaster is shifting its predictions in four Senate races to be more favorable for Democrats. While it is an uphill climb for Democrats to take back the upper chamber, changing Cook Political Report race ratings suggest there might be a chance. “With an increasingly sour national environment for… -
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EXCLUSIVE: Less Than 1 in 10 Say the US Is Fully Prepared to Respond to a Bioterrorism Attack
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Just 9% of Americans consider the United States extremely prepared to respond to a biological threat, while terrorism remains Americans’ leading national security concern, a new poll suggests. The poll, conducted by Defend Forgotten America, asked respondents if they considered America “extremely prepared” to respond to bioterrorism threats. Many respondents (44%)… -
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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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What Does Viktor Orbán’s Defeat Mean for Hungary?
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will lose his position at the head of Hungary’s government after 16 years in power, but his replacement—Tisza Party leader Péter Magyar—represents less of a political sea change than a correction after alleged corruption. Orbán conceded the election to Magyar on Sunday after Tisza secured more than two-thirds of the… -
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Liberal Colonialism in Virginia: Fairfax Liberals Think They’re Better Than Their Fellow Virginians
Signs that read, “Don’t Fairfax Me” and “Vote No,” are reportedly prevalent in rural Virginia for good reason. Virginia Democrats’ redistricting campaign aims to disenfranchise rural Virginians. The referendum, which would split heavily populated Fairfax County across five congressional districts, is a deceptive power grab. The April 21 election will decide the fate of Virginia’s 11 congressional… -
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Why Americans Are Getting Larger Refunds This Tax Season
Each spring, tax refunds illuminate how federal policy interacts with household finances. This tax season, Americans are experiencing larger returns compared to prior years—and not because there are more filers, but because legislation passed by the Trump administration last summer is finally bearing fruit. Internal Revenue Service data for Week Nine of the 2026 filing… -
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Republicans Indicate Bipartisan Amnesty Bill Dead on Arrival
THE WASHINGTON STAND—In the wake of President Donald Trump’s historic pledge to carry out a mass deportation program, a coalition of Republicans is promoting a bill to grant widespread amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants, prompting fierce backlash from fellow congressional Republicans and the GOP base. Rep. María Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., led 19 other Republicans… -
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Artemis II Is Home Safe, But When Are We Landing on the Moon?
The Artemis II crew is home safely after sending humans farther from Earth than ever before. The mission’s success was a critical step in NASA’s plans to one day have a lunar base and send humans to Mars. But for those of us still stranded on this pale blue dot, the Artemis II success has… -
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Heritage Panel: CCP is Murdering Citizens for Organs and Profiting by the Billions
At The Heritage Foundation, policy experts recently exposed how China is murdering innocents for organ harvesting. The April 7 event, titled “Organ Harvesting: Communist China’s Hideous Shop of Horrors,” featured Rep. Christopher Smith, R-N.J., a panel of senior research fellows, and Jan Jekielek, senior editor of The Epoch Times and the host of “American Thought… -
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Tax the Rich?
“Tax the rich!” shout progressives. Why not? America’s richest people are ridiculously rich. “Five bucks to you is like $6 million to billionaire Jeff Bezos!” shrieks Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. Taking more from billionaires and millionaires just seems fair. That’s why Washington state passed a new “millionaire’s tax,” California will soon vote on a “billionaire’s… -
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The Courage to Connect: How Gen Z Women Can Make History and Rebuild Community
As we mark the end of another Women’s History Month, it’s worth asking the question: Is the current generation of women better off than previous generations? In many ways, the answer is yes. Women are certainly better off today. Women are CEOs, politicians, professional athletes. We have the right to vote and the right to defend our…