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Mehek Cooke Warns Democrats ‘Learned Nothing’ Ahead of Midterms, Calls Out Rising Antisemitism
The Daily Signal’s Senior National Security and Legal Analyst Mehek Cooke said Democrats face a deepening identity crisis and are failing to respond to voter concerns, warning it could cost them in the upcoming midterm elections. Appearing Thursday on Fox News’ “The Faulkner Focus,” Cooke argued that Democrats have yet to meaningfully reckon with their… -
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Where Does Sherrod Brown Stand on ICE?
As he seeks a comeback, former Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, spoke with CNN about what another term of his would look like, sparking chatter about his stance on Immigration and Customs Enforcement. During the interview, CNN’s Manu Raju asked about the leftward shift of his party. “Since you left Washington, there are some issues in… -
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Mamdani-Backed NYC Primary Challenger Swamps Dem Incumbent in New Poll
A new poll shows a Zohran Mamdani-endorsed House candidate swamping a Democrat incumbent endorsed by congressional leadership, reflecting an anti-incumbent spirit in the party driven by an increasingly anti-billionaire and anti-Israeli government base. New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, who ran in the Democrat primary for mayor in 2025, leads incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman by… -
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House Panel Flags Maryland’s Mail Ballot ‘Error’
After Maryland announced an error within a massive shipment of more than 500,000 mail-in ballots, Rep. Greg Murphy had a one-word description. “Oops,” the North Carolina Republican said during a hearing Wednesday of the House Administration Subcommittee on Elections. “What’s the deal going on with Maryland?” Murphy asked Don Palmer, a former chairman of the… -
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Ramaswamy Calls for Voter ID Constitutional Amendment for Ohio
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy is championing the effort to solidify voter ID in Ohio, calling for the requirement to be enshrined in the state constitution. “Ohio must enshrine voter ID in its constitution,” Ramaswamy wrote Monday morning for the Cincinnati Enquirer. Ramaswamy acknowledged that Ohio already has voter ID, but he said it needs stronger protection…. -
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Massie Loses Primary to Trump-Backed Challenger Gallrein
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky lost to a primary challenger backed by President Donald Trump on Tuesday, denying the libertarian rebel an eighth term in Congress and reaffirming the president’s dominance of the Republican Party. The Associated Press declared Ed Gallrein the victor shortly before 8 p.m. when he held an almost eight-point lead… -
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Ohio Secretary LaRose Continues to Fend Off Dems on Voter Data
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose continues to defend his decision to send voter data to the federal government despite increased Democrat opposition. LaRose has been complying with a directive from the Trump administration’s Department of Justice to hand over statewide voter registration lists to identify and remove ineligible voters from the rolls. The data… -
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4 Takeaways From Acting AG Blanche’s First Senate Testimony
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche fielded questions before the Senate on Tuesday, a day after announcing an “Anti-Weaponization Fund” of almost $1.8 billion to pay out to victims of politicized lawfare. He also tackled other questions in his first appearance before Congress since becoming acting attorney general after the ouster of Attorney General Pam Bondi… -
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Trump Endorses Paxton in Texas Senate Race
President Donald Trump weighed in Tuesday on the Texas Republican Senate primary runoff, backing the state’s Attorney General Ken Paxton over Sen. John Cornyn. “Ken is a true MAGA Warrior who has ALWAYS delivered for Texas, and will continue to do so in the United States Senate,” Trump wrote on Truth Social on Tuesday. He… -
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Trump Renews SAVE America Push
Despite a lack of momentum in the Senate, President Donald Trump is not giving up on the SAVE America Act—a bill that would require proof of citizenship and photo identification in federal elections. On Saturday, Trump demanded the bill be tacked on to separate bills dealing with housing and the extension of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance… -
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DOJ Creates $1.776 Billion ‘Anti‑Weaponization Fund’ After Trump IRS Settlement
The Justice Department has established an “Anti-Weaponization Fund” of nearly $1.8 billion that could pay people who were targets of “lawfare” or the weaponization of federal agencies. The funding is the result of a settlement in the case of President Donald Trump v. Internal Revenue Service, where the president and members of his family sued… -
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Massie’s Primary Race Breaks Spending Records
Rep. Thomas Massie’s, R-Ky., reelection bid on May 19 has become the most expensive Republican primary in history, with more than $32 million spent on advertising, as the congressman faces criticism over his remarks against the United States’ involvement in Israel. “I’m the main event,” Massie told MS NOW at the U.S. Capitol last week…. -
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Gavin Newsom Has a Kamala Harris Problem
Former Vice President Kamala Harris recently dropped several not-too-subtle hints that she wants to run for president in 2028. Polls, at least for now, show the leading likely Democrat candidate is California Gov. Gavin Newsom. Many Democrat pundits and insiders say Harris’ failed run against Donald Trump renders her damaged goods and therefore, insufficiently attractive… -
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Republican House Should Staple SAVE America Act to Everything It Sends the GOP Senate
When Republicans and conservatives gather these days, one topic quickly and predictably arises: Why can’t the GOP Senate pass the SAVE America Act? This measure has been President Donald Trump’s chief domestic policy objective for 2026. He threatened not to sign any other bill until Congress placed this measure on the Resolute Desk. Trump had… -
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Crabby Maryland Dem Governor Pushes for Gerrymander
Increasingly crabby over pro-Republican redistricting efforts throughout the South, Maryland Democrat Gov. Wes Moore says he has not given up on gerrymandering the state’s sole Republican out of office, despite having had difficulty convincing his Legislature to follow through. “We don’t have a choice but to act, particularly when we’re watching the greatest assault on… -
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GOP Leads With Fraud Crackdown in Next Affordability Push
House Republicans working to save Americans over a trillion dollars before the midterms say they are ready to deliver on housing, health care, energy affordability, and fraud prevention—but they may not have enough time. “This isn’t going to be as massive as what we saw last July, but this is like a two-minute drill where… -
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AOC on Presidential Run: ‘My Ambitions Are Bigger Than That’
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said her political aspirations go beyond becoming president, as she addressed speculation she is preparing to run for the White House in 2028. “My ambition is to change this country,” said the New York Democrat and leader of the progressive House faction, “the squad,” in a conversation with President Barack Obama’s former… -
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NRSC Hits Democrat ‘Pro-Crime Agenda’ in Police Week Attack Ads
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Amid Police Week, the National Republican Senatorial Committee is targeting Democrat Senate candidates with a series of ads accusing them of being anti-law enforcement. The NRSC has produced eight new ads targeting Democrat Senate candidates in battleground states: former Gov. Roy Cooper of North Carolina, Graham Platner of Maine, Sen. Jon… -
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Walz Submits Documents With ‘Unexplained Redactions’ to House Panel Investigating Childcare Fraud
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Chairman of the House Committee on Education and Workforce Tim Walberg has written a letter to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz stating that Walz’s office has failed to adequately comply with its investigation into alleged improper payments and misuse of federal taxpayer childcare funds under the Child Care Assistance Program. The letter… -
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House GOP Turns to Prayer: Brecheen, Johnson Lead Scripture Reading
Tonight at 8 p.m., Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives will gather on the chamber floor for a public declaration of faith, celebrating prayer, praise, and thanksgiving as Washington prepares to rededicate America as “One Nation Under God.” Rep. Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., will be joined by Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and Republican members…