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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Graham, McConnell Demand House Democrats Conduct Fair Impeachment Probe
Senate Judiciary Chairman Lindsey Graham introduced a resolution Thursday condemning the closed-door process of House Democrats’ impeachment investigation. Thirty-nine of the 52 other Senate Republicans joined him in calling the impeachment drive “illegitimate and dangerous.” “Every American should be disturbed by what is taking place in the House of Representatives regarding the attempt to impeach…Fred Lucas -
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Rep. Mike Johnson on Conservatives’ New Health Care Plan
It’s been two years since Republicans fell one vote short of repealing and replacing Obamacare. Since then, Democrats have moved further to the left and pushed for a single-payer system, while Republicans have developed free-market alternatives. In today’s special edition of The Daily Signal Podcast, Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., shares about a new plan put…Rachel del Guidice -
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Pence: ‘Permanent’ Cease-Fire Achievable Between Turks and Kurds
Vice President Mike Pence expressed hope Tuesday night for a “permanent” cease-fire between Turkey and the Kurds after the five-day pause in hostilities in northeastern Syria that he helped negotiate last week. “Earlier today, we received word from the Syrian defense forces commander that all of their military forces have been pulled from the safe…Fred Lucas -
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Sen. Lindsey Graham Invites Rudy Giuliani to Testify on Ukraine Concerns
The Republican chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Lindsey Graham, has invited Rudy Giuliani, President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, to testify before his committee amid House Democrats’ move to launch an impeachment inquiry into the president. Giuliani has been vocal about stories of corruption in Ukraine, sounding off on allegations that former Vice President Joe Biden influenced Ukraine's…Shelby Talcott -
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‘An Uprising From the Strangest Places’: Sen. Tim Scott on Diversifying the Conservative Movement
If a movement is going to lead America, it had better look like America. That’s a fact conservatives have come to grips with in recent years as the nation undergoes significant demographic shifts. And it’s something Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., spoke to Thursday night as he stood before dozens of conservatives from minority backgrounds. America…Daniel Davis -
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Mike Pence to Headline First-Ever Heritage Honors Gala
The Heritage Foundation announced Monday that Vice President Mike Pence will deliver the keynote address at the first-ever Heritage Honors gala dinner Oct. 22. Pence’s speech will be part of the leading conservative think tank’s annual President’s Club Meeting, which runs Oct. 21-23 at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C. The event is Heritage’s largest…Robert B. Bluey -
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‘Keep Doing What You’re Doing’: Mike Pence’s Mission as Vice President
Vice President Mike Pence recounted a story Tuesday that illustrates life as President Donald Trump’s right-hand man. The vice president had escaped to Florida earlier this year with wife Karen for “a couple of days on the beach,” according to Pence, when two fellow beachgoers spotted him. “We were sitting there in our ball caps…Robert B. Bluey -
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Pence Says Striking Auto Workers, GM Should Unite Behind Trade Deal
Vice President Mike Pence called for the United Auto Workers and General Motors—at loggerheads in a strike that started Monday—to unite in calling on Congress to approve a new trade agreement with Mexico and Canada. “I have a respectful message for all the United Auto Workers who are currently on strike,” Pence said Tuesday in…Fred Lucas -
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Pence Says He Can’t Recall ‘Greater Honor’ Than Casting Final Vote to Defund Planned Parenthood
Vice President Mike Pence said Thursday evening that he doesn't think he has had “a greater honor than to cast the tie-breaking vote to defund Planned Parenthood.” The vice president spoke at a gala celebrating the 40th anniversary of Concerned Women for America, an organization that calls itself “the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization”…Mary Margaret Olohan -
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Lindsey Graham Urges Attorney General to Declassify 9 Categories of Information From FISA Abuse Probe
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham is calling on Attorney General William Barr to declassify and publicize nine categories of information from the inspector general’s Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) abuse investigation. The documents, if released, would shed light on the FBI’s assessment of the Steele dossier, as well as information related to confidential human…Chuck Ross -
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Rep. Jim Jordan: ‘Comey Owes the Country an Apology’
Republican Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan told Fox News’ Laura Ingraham on Thursday that he doesn’t owe former FBI Director James Comey an apology, noting that Comey “owes the whole country” one. Jordan has been an open critic of Comey, saying in 2018 that Comey thinks “the rules don’t apply to him.” Comey was fired as FBI director…Shelby Talcott -
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Vice President Pence’s Visit to Poland is a Chance to Reaffirm Strong Ties
Vice President Mike Pence will travel to Poland this weekend in place of President Donald Trump, who canceled his three-day visit on account of Hurricane Dorian’s looming arrival in Florida. During this visit, Pence is expected to announce measures that further solidify the U.S.-Polish bilateral relationship, the revitalization of which has proven one of the…Daniel Kochis -
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‘The Bible Stays,’ Pence Tells American Legion of VA Hospital Suit
Veterans gave Vice President Mike Pence a standing ovation on Wednesday when he told them about the Trump administration’s reversing of the bans on religious symbols in veterans hospitals, declaring flatly, “The Bible stays.” Pence was discussing specifically a New Hampshire lawsuit when he addressed the 101st American Legion National Convention in Indianapolis in his…Fred Lucas -
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Mitch McConnell Fractures Shoulder in Fall Outside Home
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell fell Sunday outside his home in Louisville, Kentucky, fracturing his shoulder. “This morning, Leader McConnell tripped at home on his outside patio and suffered a fractured shoulder. He has been treated, released, and is working from home in Louisville,” McConnell spokesman David Popp said in a statement, according to The Washington…Evie Fordham -
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Rand Paul Loses Part of Lung Because of Neighbor’s Attack
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., said Monday that he had to get a part of his lung removed over the weekend after it was damaged when a neighbor attacked him on his front lawn in 2017. “Unfortunately, I will have to limit my August activities. Part of my lung damaged by the 2017 assault had to…Henry Rodgers -
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Josh Hawley Wants to Break Up the College Monopoly. Why His Approach Could Help.
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., introduced two bills this week to shake up higher education, and the proposals look promising. One bill would expand access to career and technical education by making career-focused education options—such as apprenticeships or certificate programs—eligible for Pell Grant funding. The second would require colleges to pay 50% of the student loan…Mary Clare Amselem -
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Ted Cruz Presses Executive on Why Google Disbanded Panel Rather Than Include Conservative Leader
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, called out a Google vice president Tuesday afternoon for the tech giant’s decision to dissolve an advisory council on artificial intelligence after inviting Heritage Foundation President Kay Coles James to join the panel. Cruz asked Karan Bhatia, Google’s vice president of government affairs and public policy, about the worldwide internet company’s…Rachel del Guidice -
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Josh Hawley to Introduce Bill That Would Hold Universities Financially Liable for Defaulted Student Loans
Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri announced Tuesday he will introduce two pieces of legislation this week targeting institutions of higher education, one of which would put universities on the hook financially if students are unable to repay their student loans. Americans hold nearly $1.5 trillion in outstanding student debt, 10.9% of which is over…Andrew Kerr -
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Pence Calls Out Democrats for Allowing Holocaust ‘to Be Cheapened as a Cliché’
Vice President Mike Pence criticized Democratic lawmakers Monday for diminishing the atrocities of the Holocaust in order to promulgate their own political narrative. “We can never allow the memory of those lost in the Holocaust to be forgotten by freedom-loving people around the world. We must teach our children and our children’s children the truth…Molly Prince -
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Reps. Dan Crenshaw, Mike Johnson Share How They Want to Tackle Border Crisis
Republican Study Committee Chairman Mike Johnson, R-La., and Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, join us to share their thoughts on immigration, socialism, bipartisanship, and more. Read the full interview, posted below, or watch the interview: Or listen to the full interview on the podcast: We also cover these stories on the podcast: President Donald Trump sends…Rachel del Guidice