Republican Party News
Featuring coverage of Republican priorities, legislation, and internal debates, this section examines how the party shapes U.S. politics from a conservative perspective.
-
- Opinion
Why Trump’s Tech Defense in the EU Is an ‘America First’ Policy
A fundamental principle of international law is comity—the mutual respect sovereign nations afford one another in enforcing their laws. For the United States, comity is not an abstraction. It is the predicate for stable trade relationships and predictable cross-border enforcement. When that principle erodes, diplomacy becomes nearly impossible. Comity is central to the U.S. dispute…Joel Thayer -
- News
Poll: Fetterman More Popular With Republicans Than Dems
Democrat Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania has a high approval rating among Republicans and a low approval rating among Democrats in his home state, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll. The swing state lawmaker has regularly departed from the Democrat caucus in the Senate and has criticized fellow Democrats’ stances on Israel, immigration, and…George Caldwell -
- Opinion
Marco Rubio in Munich: ‘We Want an Alliance That Boldly Races to the Future’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered the following speech Feb. 14, 2026, at the Munich Security Conference, reaffirming and reframing America’s relationship with Europe. Watch the speech below, or read his remarks, slightly edited. We gather here today as members of a historic alliance, an alliance that saved and changed the world. When this conference…Sen. Marco Rubio -
- News
‘Complex’: Senators Say Passing SAVE America Act Will Be a Challenge
After President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, congressional Republicans have a clear homework assignment from the White House—to pass the SAVE America Act, requiring photo identification and proof of citizenship for voting in federal elections. Now, Republicans are trying to figure out whether this legislative push will be an exercise in lawmaking or…George Caldwell -
- Opinion
The State of the Union: Trump Comeback Is Bigger Than the Biden Setback
The American story is one of resilient comebacks. And as we celebrate our 250th year as a nation under the leadership of President Donald Trump, we’re witnessing perhaps the greatest comeback of them all—especially for Main Street USA. As the president illustrated last night at his State of the Union address, America is awakening…Kelly Loeffler -
- News
Biden-Appointed Judge’s Blistering Rebuke Could Change Trump’s Deportation Strategy
A Biden-appointed federal judge on Wednesday revoked the Trump administration’s policy of deporting illegal immigrants to places other than their country of origin. U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy issued a scathing opinion in DVD v. Department of Homeland Security. He called the administration’s deportation policy “unlawful” and accused the government of providing “false” information in…Fred Lucas -
- Opinion
Trump’s SOTU: The Golden Age as Its Own Evidence
On Sept. 26, 1960, something strange and irreversible happened to American politics: Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy faced each other in the first televised presidential debate, and two entirely different realities emerged from the same event. Those who listened to the debate on the radio believed Nixon won: his arguments were sharper, his command…Allen Mendenhall -
- Opinion
Trump’s SOTU Was a Defiant Commitment to American Self-Rule Over Ideology
What is the state of the union in the 250th year of America’s independence? Seeing the country’s strength and prosperity today, the signers of the Declaration of Independence would probably agree with President Donald Trump that this is “the golden age of America.” Their last-ditch effort to save their way of life by breaking away…Daniel McCarthy -
- Opinion
Trump’s SOTU: Celebrating America and Its Heroes
America has much to be proud of and many heroes to be thankful for. President Donald Trump took the opportunity during his State of the Union address Tuesday night to make that point. While his words and honors given channeled a surging popular patriotism, much hard work remains to deliver peace through strength. In the…Brent Sadler -
- News
Trump Briefly Lays Out Case for Possible Attack on Iran in State of the Union
WASHINGTON, Feb 24 (Reuters)—U.S. President Donald Trump briefly laid out his case for a possible attack on Iran in his State of the Union speech to Congress on Tuesday, saying he would not allow the world’s biggest sponsor of terrorism to have a nuclear weapon. In his speech, Trump pointed to Tehran’s support for militant…Patricia Zengerle -
- News
Trump Stem-Winder Sends Shockwaves Across Capitol Hill
In the aftermath of President Donald Trump’s nearly two-hour State of the Union address, Republican and Democrat members of Congress went running to the media to start the messaging war. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., told reporters Trump’s speech Tuesday was “one of the best State of the Union speeches ever.” “It was…Pedro Rodriguez -
- Analysis
Winners and Losers of the State of the Union
President Donald Trump repeatedly confronted Democrats for refusing to stand and applaud on multiple occasions in the first official State of the Union address of his second term Tuesday night. This strategy highlighted the extremism of Democrat policies while championing the people victimized by them. Trump drew attention to issues with broad public appeal, such…Tyler O’Neil -
- Opinion
Trump’s SOTU Message Was Common Sense vs. ‘Crazy’ Democrats
“These people are crazy. I’m telling you, they’re crazy.” That was one of President Donald Trump’s signature lines of Tuesday night’s State of the Union address as he blasted his Democrat opponents for sitting silently (and in a few cases jeering) while he spoke about protecting children from being “transitioned” with drugs and surgical procedures….Jarrett Stepman -
- News
Abigail Spanberger Poses 3 Questions in Democrat Rebuttal to Trump
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivered the Democrat response to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, posing three questions focused on affordability, security, and leadership to challenge the president’s record. She bluntly responded to Trump’s speech, “We did not hear the truth from our president.” At the start of her remarks, Spanberger asked, “Is…Reagan Campbell -
- News
5 Highlights From Trump’s 2026 State of the Union
President Donald Trump highlighted the successful raid in Venezuela, the U.S. triumph at the Olympics, and new plans for tariffs and affordability in his first official State of the Union address of his second term. Here are five highlights from his speech on Tuesday night. 1. Honoring a Hero of Raid to Capture Maduro Trump…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
- News
Dems Sit in Protest After Trump Demands Americans Be Placed Over Illegal Aliens
The House chamber broke out in U.S.A. chants after President Donald Trump called on all elected officials to place American citizens over illegal immigrants during his State of the Union address, but the cheers were from only one side of the aisle: that of the Republicans. “One of the great things about the SOTU is…Pedro Rodriguez -
- News
Trump Calls on Senate to Pass SAVE America Act
President Donald Trump called on lawmakers to pass the SAVE America Act during his State of the Union address Tuesday night. “I’m asking you to approve the SAVE America Act,” Trump said, adding, “cheating is rampant in our elections.” If passed and signed into law, the SAVE America Act, which stands for the Safeguard American…Virginia Allen -
- News
GOP Looks to Highlight How Policies Have Delivered for Everyday Americans
At the State of the Union, Republicans in Congress are highlighting everyday Americans who have benefited from President Donald Trump and Republicans’ agenda. Every year, members of Congress are invited to bring one guest from their home state to watch the president give the State of the Union address. Ahead of Trump’s address Tuesday, Republican members brought their guests to the Capitol…Virginia Grace McKinnon -
- News
What to Watch Before, During, and After Trump’s State of the Union
Tonight is a big night for America—and The Daily Signal will be there every step of the way. President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at 9 p.m. EST, and our team is ready to bring you the most comprehensive conservative coverage of his State of the Union address. Here’s what we have planned. …Rob Bluey -
- News
‘Historic Relief for Americans’: Trump to Showcase Economy in State of the Union Address
President Donald Trump is expected to highlight his economic accomplishments in the 2026 State of the Union address. The official theme of the speech is reportedly “America at 250: Strong, Prosperous and Respected.” Trump will showcase the economy by highlighting working-family guests and a data-driven case on affordability, Fox News Digital first reported. For instance,…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell