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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Jim Jordan to Fellow Republicans: ‘Let’s Just Do What We Said We Would Do’
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, former chairman of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, delivered a passionate speech from the House floor Thursday during debate on a balanced budget amendment. The amendment fell short of the two-thirds majority vote required. A transcript of his speech is below. Everyone knows this is a joke. It’s all pretend. Never…Rep. Jim Jordan -
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As Trade, Border Security Issues Emerge, Pence to Fill in for Trump at Summit on Central America
Vice President Mike Pence, standing in for President Donald Trump at the Summit of the Americas, has long been highly engaged in Central American issues. Pence departs Friday for the summit in Lima, Peru. Trump was initially going to attend, but, the White House announced Tuesday, the president opted to stay in the United States…Fred Lucas -
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Ted Cruz Grills Mark Zuckerberg Over Facebook’s Political Bias, Censorship
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg sparred over political bias and censorship during the Senate’s hearing Tuesday. Lawmakers questioned Zuckerberg about the social media company and its handling of user data. Cruz specifically asked if Facebook considers itself a neutral public forum. A full transcript of their exchange is below. Cruz: “Thank…Daily Signal Staff -
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Joy Behar Apologizes on ‘The View’ for Mocking Mike Pence’s Faith
A month after mocking Vice President Mike Pence for his Christian faith on an episode of ABC’s “The View,” co-host Joy Behar publicly apologized on air. Behar did so on Tuesday’s show shortly after she apologized to Pence in a telephone call and the vice president said he forgave her. “Vice President Pence is right….Ginny Montalbano -
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Pence: Kim Jong Un Wants to Talk Because Trump Stood Firm
Vice President Mike Pence said Friday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s offer to meet with President Donald Trump is clear evidence that the president’s North Korea strategy is achieving results. “North Korea’s desire to meet to discuss denuclearization—while suspending all ballistic missile and nuclear testing—is evidence that President Trump’s strategy to isolate the…Ryan Pickrell -
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Ted Cruz Faces Off Against CNN’s Chris Cuomo on Gun Control
Sen. Ted Cruz called out Democrats on CNN’s “New Day” Wednesday for filibustering the Grassley-Cruz bill back when Harry Reid was leading the Senate. Cruz, R-Texas, argued if the bill had been adopted as law, it could have prevented certain shootings and kept firearms out of the hands of dangerous people. “The shooter in Sutherland…Nick Givas -
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ABC Silent on Mauling of Pence’s Christian Faith on ‘The View’
It looks like ABC isn’t going to apologize for “The View” co-host Joy Behar’s on-air mocking of Vice President Mike Pence’s Christian faith. Many Christian viewers were offended by Behar’s remarks, and the TV network early on received 25,363 phone calls after the liberal comedian and commentator equated Pence’s faith with “mental illness,” Fox News…Chrissy Clark -
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More Gun Control Not the Answer, Ted Cruz Insists
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, spoke strongly Thursday against gun control efforts renewed by liberals after a man with a rifle killed 17 at a high school in Parkland, Florida. “If you are a parent, there is nothing more horrific than imagining some madman hurting kids,” Cruz told conservative activists gathered at the Conservative Political Action…Fred Lucas -
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Pence Touts Tax Cuts, Border Wall at CPAC
Vice President Mike Pence touted victories of the Trump administration and promised a border wall Thursday during a rapturously received appearance at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference. Pence praised the tax cuts passed by Congress and supported by President Donald Trump that, among other things, slashed corporate rates and went into effect Jan. 1….Rachel del Guidice -
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Rep. Jim Jordan Warns Against Rushing to Enact More Gun Controls
Rep. Jim Jordan warned against infringing upon Americans’ Second Amendment rights to pass more gun controls and said most bad people will find a way around the law if they’re determined to do something evil. “It seems like whenever we have one of these tragedies take place there are always folks who want to infringe…Nick Givas -
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The Plot Thickens: Grassley-Graham Letter Sheds New Light on Steele Dossier, Nunes Memo
While politicians, pundits, and the people continue to react to (and spin) the contents of the Nunes memo that was released last Friday, and await the release of the Democrats’ rebuttal, a new document has been released that contains tidbits of illuminating information. On Jan. 4, Republican Sens. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Senate Judiciary…John G. Malcolm -
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Rep. Jim Jordan Makes the Case for Welfare Reform
Rep. Jim Jordan said he hopes Congress will reform welfare spending and believes people should have to work for their taxpayer subsidies. CNN’s “New Day” host Chris Cuomo challenged Jordan, R-Ohio, during a Wednesday interview, and said President Donald Trump wasn’t interested in tackling welfare reform. “We’ve talked to the president actually about welfare reform, and he…Nick Givas -
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Michael Wolff Doubles Down, Says Nikki Haley ‘Embraced’ Rumored Trump Affair
Discredited “Fire and Fury” author Michael Wolff doubled down on his smear campaign against U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, now saying the former South Carolina governor “embraced” rumors that she slept her way to success. During an interview with theSkimm, Wolff confronted Haley’s response to the rumor he started about her sleeping with the president. “Ambassador…Kelsey Bolar -
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Ban on Abortions After 20 Weeks ‘About Who We Want to Be,’ Lindsey Graham Says
The Senate will vote within days on a measure limiting abortions after 20 weeks, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., announced, prompting two of the chief sponsors to urge colleagues to pass the legislation. “This vote is not about the Republican Party, it’s about America; it’s about who do we want to be,” Sen. Lindsey Graham,…Rachel del Guidice -
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Mike Pence Helps Pass Cruz Amendment Expanding 529 Plans
The Senate passed an amendment from Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Friday to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that would allow 529 college savings plans to expand to primary and secondary school tuition for public, private, and religious schools. “By expanding choice for parents and opportunities for children, we have prioritized the education of the…Casey Ryan -
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Nikki Haley Warns South Sudan Strongman Against More Empty Promises of Peace
“I didn’t come here to talk.” So said Nikki Haley, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations (U.N.), in Juba, South Sudan, last month. She was responding to a journalist’s question about whether substantive U.S. action would back her warning to South Sudanese President Salva Kiir to stop his armed forces’ many outrages against the…Joshua Meservey -
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Podcast: Rand Paul Isn’t First Politician to Be Assaulted
https://soundcloud.com/dailysignal/the-daily-signal-podcast-episode-101 Today, on the first episode of The Daily Signal’s new weekday podcast, we discuss the terrible shooting in Texas, how Sen. Rand Paul was assaulted, and what surprising celebrity couple is going to church together. Links mentioned in show: Texas church shooting not racially or religiously motivated, officials say, noting ‘domestic situation’ (ABC News) Liberals…Katrina Trinko -
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Pence: ‘Everyday Working People’ to Benefit Most From Tax Reform
Saying that Americans get hit hardest when the country can’t compete with the rest of the world because of its tax code, Vice President Mike Pence promised that working Americans will be the biggest beneficiaries of tax reform. “Those who suffer the most in this anti-competitive environment are not the nameless, faceless businesses of America,”…Fred Lucas -
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Nikki Haley: North Korea Deal a ‘Cautionary Tale’ for Iran Nukes
Recalling the foreign policy failures of three past administrations with regard to North Korea, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley is suggesting following the negotiating model of President Ronald Reagan instead. “Not so long ago, an American president inherited an international arms control agreement negotiated by his predecessor,” Haley told a crowd of…Fred Lucas -
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Pence Leaves Colts Game After 49ers Kneel During National Anthem
Vice President Mike Pence left an NFL game Sunday after around 20 players took a knee during the national anthem. Pence departed the Indianapolis Colts game when the San Francisco 49ers’ players knelt during the playing of the “Star-Spangled Banner.” The vice president, following in the footsteps of President Donald Trump, criticized the players for their…Ryan Pickrell