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.
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Ron Johnson, Mike Braun Back Rick Scott to Unseat Mitch McConnell
Republican Sens. Ron Johnson and Mike Braun will be nominating Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., to unseat Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. “I’ll be nominating him,” Johnson, R-Wis., told The Daily Signal in a Tuesday evening phone call. “What I’ve been asking for is a different governing model for our conference, one that is far…Mary Margaret Olohan -
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Declares ‘Invasion’ at Southern Border
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, on Tuesday declared an invasion at the southern border, invoking state powers to provide enhanced security and to return illegal migrants to Mexico. Abbott invoked the invasion clause of the Texas Constitution, allowing him to deploy National Guard and Texas Department of Public Safety personnel to turn illegal migrants…Jennie Taer -
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Pence Giving ‘Prayerful Consideration’ to 2024 White House Bid
Former Vice President Mike Pence revealed Monday evening that he’s prayerfully considering whether or not to run for president in the 2024 election. “We’re giving it consideration in our house. Prayerful consideration,” Pence said in an extended interview on ABC’s “World News Tonight” with host David Muir. The former vice president’s remarks aired just a…Mary Margaret Olohan -
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Sen. Josh Hawley Slams GOP Leadership for Showing in Midterm Elections
Days after Republicans dramatically underperformed in the midterms, but even as control of Congress remains too close to call, Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., completed his autopsy and offered it to his party’s leaders for consideration. The topline: The failure is all their fault. The Missouri populist said he believes the Republican Party offered voters plenty…Philip Wegmann -
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4 Keys to Understanding Why This Arizona County Still Has Election Problems
On Election Day, Cathi Herrod received calls and emails about problems in Arizona’s Maricopa County about voting machines not accepting ballots, ballot tabulators being broken, and other questions regarding paper ballots. “Voters are skittish in Maricopa County about election integrity,” Herrod, president of the Center for Arizona Policy, a conservative think tank, told The Daily…Fred Lucas -
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Midterms 2022: What We Know and What We Don’t Know
As results from Election Day continue to trickle in, it’s still not clear whether Republicans or Democrats will control the next House and Senate, and by how much. However, it’s clear that Republicans suffered both major wins and major losses in midterm elections across the nation. “Some of the big wins we saw in Florida….Samantha Aschieris -
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Arizona Races Too Close to Call Heading Into Wednesday
Two closely-watched races in Arizona have yet to be called. GOP candidates Blake Masters for Senate and Kari Lake for governor had sparked hopes among conservatives predicting a “red wave” in the midterm elections, but as the evening progressed on Tuesday, results remained elusive. For much of the evening Democratic gubernatorial candidate Katie Hobbs and…Mary Margaret Olohan -
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These Issues Drive Voters to Polls as Midterm Elections Conclude
Concerns over inflation and the economy are driving voters to the polls. After three rounds of polling, Heritage Action for America Communications Director Noah Weinrich says the economy and inflation are the top issues for between 30% and 50% of voters. “And even for the other voters who have another issue as their top concern,…Virginia Allen -
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8 Races to Watch as Ballots Are Counted
It’s Election Day once again in the U.S. As millions of Americans head to the polls, here are eight races to watch throughout the day. 1. Michigan Governor Race: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vs. Tudor Dixon Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, is facing Republican challenger Tudor Dixon in Tuesday’s gubernatorial election. Whitmer won the governorship…Samantha Aschieris -
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DC Council ‘Beginning to Recognize Irrationality’ of Kicking Kids Out of School Over Vaccine Mandate, Ted Cruz Says
The District of Columbia Council voted Tuesday to push the city’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement for students ages 12 and older to next year. The district currently mandates that eligible students must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 3, or else be barred from attending school. D.C. Councilmember Christina Henderson, an independent, joined by Chairman…Gillian Richards -
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Pence Prescribes ‘Freedom Agenda’ for Conservative Lawmakers After Midterms
Come 2023, former Vice President Mike Pence advised Wednesday, conservative lawmakers need to “flood the zone” with strong policy proposals. “Let’s get this economy back on its feet. Let’s reverse some of this reckless, irresponsible spending by the Biden administration that has been driving inflation,” Pence said during a question-and-answer session with Heritage Foundation President…Fred Lucas -
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EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Elise Stefanik Says Mayorkas Knew Better as Team Biden ‘Demeaned and Degraded’ Border Patrol Agents
A top Republican lawmaker is vowing to hold Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas accountable after an email surfaced showing that he knew Border Patrol agents didn’t “whip” Haitian migrants hours before a White House press briefing where he discussed the incident. “The Biden administration has demeaned and degraded our brave Border Patrol agents. I proudly…Samantha Aschieris -
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EXCLUSIVE: Jim Jordan Launches Congressional Inquiry Into FBI Raid on Mark Houck, DOJ’s Political Enforcement of FACE Act
Republicans Reps. Jim Jordan of Ohio and Mike Johnson of Louisiana are launching a congressional inquiry into the Justice Department's political enforcement of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act, The Daily Signal has learned. "Several recent actions by the Department reinforce the conclusion that the Justice Department is using its federal law…Mary Margaret Olohan -
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EXCLUSIVE: Pence Org, Conservative Coalition Demand DOJ Comms on ‘Violent Attacks Against Pro-Life Organizations’
Former Vice President Mike Pence’s Advancing American Freedom is leading a conservative coalition in demanding Justice Department records about the “ongoing attacks against pro-life organizations”—and whether the Justice Department is ignoring them. In a Freedom of Information Act request first obtained by The Daily Signal, Advancing American Freedom, Americans United for Life, Catholic Vote, Heritage…Mary Margaret Olohan -
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Lia Thomas Competitor Teams Up With Rand Paul to Protect Women’s Sports From Transgender Activism
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., is teaming up with a young woman who competed against Lia Thomas, a biologically male athlete who identifies as a transgender woman, to fight for the integrity of women’s sports. Paul and University of Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines sat down for an interview with The Daily Signal on Wednesday afternoon to…Mary Margaret Olohan -
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Rep. Jim Jordan: FBI Arrest of Pro-Life Father ‘Consistent’ With DOJ Corruption
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, weighed in Tuesday on the FBI’s arrest of a pro-life father of seven, saying the dramatic arrest is “consistent with what our most recent whistleblower” has told Republicans about the FBI. “It’s just a continuation of this political nature,” the Ohio congressman said in a phone interview with The Daily Signal….Mary Margaret Olohan -
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School Districts Are ‘Sabotaging Parent-Child Relationships.’ Sen. Tim Scott’s New Bill Fights Back.
One Republican lawmaker has introduced a measure to protect parental rights, which he warned are under attack by public schools teaching gender ideology without parents’ knowledge or consent. This Tuesday, Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., introduced the Parental Rights Over the Education and Care of Their (PROTECT) Kids Act. If passed, the bill would require that…Gillian Richards -
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Sen. Lindsey Graham Introduces Bill to Prohibit Abortion After Baby Can Feel Pain
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., has introduced the Protecting Pain-Capable Unborn Children from Late-Term Abortions Act. If passed, the bill would prohibit abortion across America after 15 weeks in most cases. Flanked by pro-life leaders, Graham introduced the bill during a press conference on Capitol Hill Tuesday, saying the legislation aims to limit abortion after an…Virginia Allen -
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Sen. Ted Cruz, Rep. Byron Donalds Boost School Choice
School choice is the most important domestic policy issue today, Sen. Ted Cruz argued in remarks Tuesday. The Texas Republican, who was joined by Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., and Kellyanne Conway, former senior counselor to President Donald Trump, noted that a poorly educated child is at a much higher risk of facing poverty, crime, and…Gillian Richards -
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Sen. Rand Paul Warns Against Democrats’ Plan to Raise Taxes Amid Inflation
The economic crisis facing the nation is disproportionately hurting small businesses. Mom and pop shops are struggling to stay afloat in the face of historic levels of inflation. Against this backdrop, Democrats have proposed raising taxes on pass-through entities—small businesses, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies, and S corporations. To Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky.,…Douglas Blair