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Fireworks Erupt at House Judiciary Hearing as Jordan, Raskin, and Nigel Farage Scorch Europe—and Each Other
Fierce invective flew back and forth at a House Judiciary Committee hearing Wednesday, with Committee Chair Jim Jordan, R-Ohio; ranking member Jamie Raskin, D-Md.; and Nigel Farage putting on the gloves and removing the restraints. The hearing, titled “Europe’s Threat to American Speech and Innovation,” was held to discuss EU and U.K. censorship, including acts… -
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One Picture Worth Just 15 Words Could Change the Entire Virginia Governor’s Race
While the expression is “a picture is worth a thousand words,” as the race for Virginia’s next governor heats up, could it be worth only 15? That’s not due to inflation. It’s just that sometimes, 15 words may be all that are needed to change the course of history. >>> Sign up for our Virginia… -
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National Conservatism Conference Promises Debate Amid Unity
A keynote speaker canceling at the last minute is a conference organizer’s worst nightmare. Any excuse, whether it’s flight cancellations, a public emergency, or a personal matter, is unlikely to fully satisfy ticket holders. Steve Bannon had to cancel on the last National Conservatism Conference, but no one held it against him. He was in… -
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Feds Launch Probe of House Democrat’s Campaign Spending
The Federal Election Commission confirmed it opened an investigation into Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., for allegedly taking illegal campaign contributions and attempting to conceal them from required federal reporting. The FEC is responding to a complaint from conservative advocacy group the Coolidge Reagan Foundation based on a separate investigation done by an internal congressional watchdog…. -
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Senate GOP Weighs Rule Change to Sidestep Dems’ Stalling on Trump Nominees
Facing unprecedented delays from Democrats on confirming President Donald Trump’s executive and judicial nominees, Senate Republican leaders want to change the rules to expedite the process. “President Trump has more than 1,000 senior-level appointments that require Senate confirmation. Under a radical Democratic resistance strategy, the Senate has so far confirmed only 135,” wrote Senate Majority… -
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Pennsylvania Congressman, Governor Spar Over Food Stamp Costs, Error Rates
Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pa., is taking Democrat Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro to task over what the congressman says is the mismanagement of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which he says wasted $450 million in 2024. “In 2024, Pennsylvania paid more than $450 million in SNAP [food stamp] benefits incorrectly, a combination of both overpayments and… -
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Arizona Republican Ponders Leaving Swing District for Governor’s Race
Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., is weighing jumping into the GOP primary in Arizona’s governor race in 2026, potentially leaving his swing district seat vulnerable to a Democrat pickup. Schweikert, 63, who was first elected in 2010 as part of the Republican wave election, comes from a battleground district where he was narrowly reelected in 2024…. -
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Cincinnati Fraternal Order of Police Has a Message for Mayor With ‘No Confidence’ Vote
Cincinnati’s local response to an attack that occurred one month ago continues to have negative consequences for Democrat Mayor Aftab Pureval, as he received a unanimous vote of “no confidence” Monday night from the local Fraternal Order of Police. This comes as the viral mob attack and Pureval’s lackluster response garnered local, state, and federal… -
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White House Makes ‘Historic’ Intel Deal Official
After considerable chatter, the Trump White House made official a decision that is earning praise while also ruffling some feathers. The United States government will have a 9.9% stake in Intel, which could spell good news not only for the company, but the United States, including Ohio. The plan is especially integral to Ohio, given… -
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White House Forges Unprecedented Partnerships With State Lawmakers
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—The Trump administration is partnering with conservative state legislators to codify the “Make America Great Again” agenda throughout the country. The White House has met with lawmakers from states including Louisiana, Missouri, and Wyoming about how states can enact back home what President Donald Trump is doing on the federal level…. -
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US an Outlier on Mail-In Voting Among Advanced Democracies
The United States is an outlier in the world when it comes to mail-in voting, as most industrialized democracies either ban it or require photo ID to acquire a ballot. Last week, President Donald Trump vowed on Truth Social he would “lead a movement to get rid of MAIL-IN BALLOTS.” Trump’s Truth Social post said,… -
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First House Candidate Emerges After Texas Redistricting
In a move that could send another strong conservative to Washington, Texas state Rep. Briscoe Cain is running for the newly redrawn 9th Congressional District seat. “I want to run for Congress because CD-9 is MAGA country—home to a tremendous amount of hardworking, humble, and amazing conservative people. President Donald Trump’s people deserve a fighter… -
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Ex-White House Official Who Defended Biden’s Mental Acuity Met With Him Only Twice
A former White House spokesperson who staunchly defended Joe Biden’s mental acuity—attacking a former federal prosecutor who raised questions about it—only met the 46th president twice in person, said House Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer. Comer, the Kentucky Republican who led most of the congressional probes of the Biden administration, noted that he… -
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In NYC Mayor’s Race, Adams Asks Mamdani ‘Where in His Quran’ Prostitution Is OK
Prostitution has taken center stage in the New York mayor’s race, as front-runner Zohran Mamdani is pushing to decriminalize it in the city. This has prompted one of his opponents, incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, this week to question the religious principles of Mamdani, a Muslim. Mamdani, the Democrat nominee for mayor and a self-professed socialist, championed… -
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Texas State House Passes Redistricting Bill
The Texas House of Representatives has passed legislation dictating new congressional lines in an effort to expand Republican representation in Congress from the state at the expense of Lone Star State Democrats. Republicans advanced the bill in an 88-52 vote on Wednesday. The state Senate will vote on the legislation on Thursday, and then the… -
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Suspicious Ballot-Stuffing Caught on Video in Battleground State
A city council member in Michigan was reportedly seen on video helping to drop what appear to be several absentee ballots into a ballot drop box ahead of an August primary election. Abu Musa, a city councilman in the city of Hamtramck, Michigan, was reportedly in the passenger seat handing what appear to be ballots… -
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Can Trump Eliminate Mail-In Voting?
The White House is working on a plan to do away with mail-in voting and voting machines, press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday. A reporter asked how can the White House plan to eliminate mail-in voting since states administeer elections. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on Monday, saying: “I am going to lead… -
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Why Virginia Officials Warn Against Relying on Mail-In Voting
President Donald Trump on Monday pledged to “get rid” of mail-in ballots for elections. While whatever he ultimately does shouldn’t affect mail-in voting for Virginia’s upcoming elections this November, there are some voting warnings Virginians need to be aware of. Trump posted to his account on Truth Social: “I am going to lead a movement… -
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Ohio Governor Sending National Guard to Assist in Fighting Crime in DC
President Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi are on a mission to curb crime in the nation’s capital, and it turns out they’re getting an assist from Republican governors. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is among those announcing over the weekend that he would be sending the National Guard to help. DeWine’s announcement that Ohio… -
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Ohio Democrat Makes Senate Comeback Bid Official
Next year’s U.S. Senate race in Ohio officially got more interesting on Monday morning. After weeks of speculation, and even more definitive chatter last week, former Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, announced on the social media platform X that he’s running once more for the Senate. Brown will challenge Republican Sen. Jon Husted, who was appointed…