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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Media Misses: Left Outraged at Kavanaugh, Graham’s Show of Emotion
Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh battled for his reputation this week, and everything was on the line. But, it was Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who took matters into his own hands and stole the show. Graham vocalized what many people have been thinking, and called out the handling of allegations since they came to light. …Ginny Montalbano -
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‘You Are Not Safe’: Antifa Group Threatens Ted Cruz After Disrupting Dinner With His Wife
The Washington, D.C., chapter of Antifa sent a message to Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, early Tuesday morning after chasing him out of a restaurant, telling him that he is “not safe." Cruz was dining Monday night with his wife, Heidi, when a large crowd of protesters flooded the restaurant, shouting, “We believe survivors.” They were referring…Molly Prince -
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We Hear You: Nikki Haley, the UN, Identity Politics, Obamacare Costs, and Liberal Tantrums
Editor's note: Nikki Haley, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, continues to draw raves from The Daily Signal's audience. Her recent stand for human rights is a case in point, and leads this week's roundup of your comments. Don't forget to write us at [email protected].—Ken McIntyre Dear Daily Signal: U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley is…Ken McIntyre -
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GOP Rep. Jim Jordan Says He’s Running for Speaker Because Congress Has Failed to Do Its Job
Republican Rep. Jim Jordan said he’s running for House speaker on “Fox & Friends” Friday because Congress has failed to deliver on its promises to the American people. Jordan, who announced his run for speaker Thursday, praised President Donald Trump and the White House for pushing a conservative agenda, but said aside from passing tax…Nick Givas -
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Rand Paul Talks Comey and Trump at Dinner With Conservative High Schoolers
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., talked about the scandals plaguing U.S. intelligence and law enforcement officials, the Russia probe, and why he gets along with President Donald Trump in remarks to conservative high school students at a dinner in Washington. “Why do people distrust their government? Because we’re lied to by people in government,” Paul said…Ginny Montalbano -
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Podcast: Nikki Haley Criticizes UN Human Rights Council
Ambassador Nikki Haley has no regrets about the U.S. leaving the United Nations Human Rights Council, and in a speech at The Heritage Foundation, she outlined how the council was no true promoter of human rights. We share highlights from her speech. Plus: An actor apologizes after suggesting people should consider listening to conservative pundit…Katrina Trinko -
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Nikki Haley: A Profile in Courage
Yesterday, I had the honor of welcoming Ambassador Nikki Haley to The Heritage Foundation. And as she spoke before a packed audience, I realized we were witnessing a true profile in courage. Ambassador Haley’s principles and tenacity have served her well all her life, first as a young businesswoman, then as South Carolina’s first Indian-American…Kay C. James -
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Nikki Haley Defends Decision to Leave UN Human Rights Council, Calls It ‘Greatest Failure’ of UN
The United States’ withdrawal from the United Nations Human Rights Council has nothing to do with its commitment to human rights, Ambassador Nikki Haley said Wednesday in a fiery speech at The Heritage Foundation. “No one should make the mistake of equating membership in the Human Rights Council with support for human rights. To this…Rachel del Guidice -
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House Freedom Caucus Is Standing by Jim Jordan
The House Freedom Caucus voted unanimously on Tuesday to support Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan amid allegations that he ignored claims of sexual abuse while he was a wrestling coach at Ohio State University. “Jim Jordan is a man of integrity, and we believe him and stand with him 100 percent,” reads a statement from the…Chuck Ross -
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Ted Cruz Introduces Legislation Expanding School Choice
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz introduced legislation on Thursday that would expand school choice and access to tax-free savings plans. The Student Empowerment Act further broadens 529 accounts, also known as college savings plans, to include “K-12 elementary and secondary school expenses for public, private, and religious schools, including homeschool students.” These expenses can include things such as…Molly Prince -
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‘Politics Is Driving the Day’: Nikki Haley Slams Latest UN Resolution Blaming Israel for Gaza Violence
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley slammed the U.N. resolution blaming Israel for recent violence at the Gaza border. “The nature of this resolution clearly demonstrates that politics is driving the day,” Haley said at the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday, according to The New York Times. “Such one-sided resolutions at the U.N….Evie Fordham -
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Ted Cruz Says He’s Not Angling for Supreme Court Seat
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, says he is not interested right now in serving on the U.S. Supreme Court. He “reveres the institution,” Cruz says, but prefers to stay engaged in politics. “I don’t want to stay out of political and policy fights,” Cruz told The Hill news organization Wednesday. “I want to be right in the…Kevin Daley -
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Ted Cruz Touts Conservative Victories at Faith and Freedom Coalition Conference
Lab rats, lawyers, conservative legislative victories, and Jimmy Kimmel were all part of Texas Sen. Ted Cruz’s remarks at the Faith and Freedom Coalition conference Thursday in Washington, D.C. The Republican senator told the crowd at the annual Road to Majority conference many conservative victories that had been obtained since the election of Republican majorities…Jeremiah Poff -
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Conservatives Prevail as Mitch McConnell Cancels Senate Recess to Get Things Done
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has cancelled the traditional August recess following repeated calls from conservative senators to stay in Washington to pass a budget and confirm dozens of President Donald Trump’s nominees. “Due to the historic obstruction by Senate Democrats of the president’s nominees, and the goal of passing appropriations bills prior to the…Rachel del Guidice -
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What Might Have Been: Biographer Reflects on the 50th Anniversary of RFK Assassination
On June 5, 1968, 50 years ago, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy died after being shot the night before by Sirhan Sirhan at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. He had just won California’s Democratic presidential primary. Kennedy—whose brother, President John F. Kennedy, had been assassinated less than five years earlier—was a complicated and important figure…Ginny Montalbano -
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Ted Cruz Says Media Is Avoiding Santa Fe School Shooting Because Texas Students Don’t Want Gun Control
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, says students from the high school near Houston where the deadly shooting occurred told him they don’t believe more gun control is the way to make schools safer. In an interview in his Senate office Tuesday with The Daily Signal, Cruz said support for the Second Amendment in Texas is why…Genevieve Wood -
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Problematic Women: Nikki Haley Drops the Mic at the UN
Fallout from relocating the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem, Democrats declare the NRA “just shy” of a terrorist group, victims of Larry Nassar set to be honored at the ESPY Awards, and drama surrounding the royal wedding. All that and more in this week’s edition of “Problematic Women.” Watch the video above, or listen—and subscribe—to the…Bre Payton -
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Sen. Ted Cruz Warns Tax Dollars Going to ‘Anti-American Dictator’ in Nicaragua
Sen. Ted Cruz says a bill he introduced with colleagues will help put the corrupt government of Nicaragua on notice and give aid to the Nicaraguan citizens participating in protests around the country. “This bipartisan legislation directs U.S. officials to oppose international loans to the government of Nicaragua until the Ortega regime is held accountable…Rachel del Guidice -
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The Stalwart Conservatism of Rep. Jim Jordan
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, has confirmed that he is looking to run for House speaker when current Speaker Paul Ryan departs at the end of the year. This puts Jordan up alongside the other principal candidates, current Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., whom Ryan has endorsed as his successor, and Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La….Star Parker -
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Jim Jordan ‘Open’ to Running for Speaker of the House
Republican Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio said he is “open” to running for speaker of the House, but thinks the GOP needs to focus on keeping its promises to the American people first. “There is no race for speaker right now,” Jordan said on “Fox & Friends” Tuesday. “Paul Ryan is the speaker. He’s indicated he’s going…Nick Givas