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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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 -
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Pence on Disasters and Vegas Massacre: ‘We’ll Emerge Stronger From All This’
Vice President Mike Pence spoke Thursday about his faith in God and the goodness and perseverance of Americans as they face trials in natural disasters and senseless acts of violence. “No natural disaster, no act of violence will ever diminish the strength and goodness of the American people,” @VP says. Commenting on the massacre at…Fred Lucas -
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How the GOP Can Make Graham-Cassidy a Success
Over the weekend, Republican senators released a new version of “Graham-Cassidy,” their latest effort to undo Obamacare’s damage. It’s far from clear the bill can get enough votes to pass, but negotiations continue behind closed doors. Here at The Heritage Foundation, we have kept close track of the major bills Congress has considered to provide…Jean Morrow -
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The Role Pence Plays in the Trump White House
Vice President Mike Pence traveled through Latin America in August at a time when Venezuela was erupting with unrest. In April, Pence visited ally South Korea and stood on its border with its menacing neighbor to warn North Korea after a recent missile test that “the era of strategic patience is over.” And, in February,…Fred Lucas -
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Mitch McConnell Acquiesces to Conservatives’ Calls to Scale Back Senate’s August Recess
The Senate will have less time off in August so the lawmakers can work longer on priorities such as health care and tax reform, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced Tuesday after repeated calls to do so from conservatives. McConnell pointedly blamed Democrats for the lack of accomplishments since the new Republican-controlled Congress adjourned in…Rachel del Guidice -
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Americans Struggling Under Obamacare Tell Pence ‘Real Story’
Marjorie Weer spent six months negotiating with an insurance company just to clear the way for her 3-year-old son Montgomery to travel from South Carolina to see doctors at Boston Children’s Hospital. “This is the real story of Obamacare in America,” @VP says. Monty, as the family calls him, has spina bifida, a birth defect…Fred Lucas -
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Trump, Ryan Emphasize Importance of Unity After Shooting of House Majority Whip Steve Scalise
President Donald Trump called for unity after House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., was shot and wounded Wednesday morning when a man opened fire at Republican lawmakers and staff during a practice for a congressional baseball game. “Congressman Scalise is a friend, and a very good friend. He’s a patriot and he’s a fighter,” Trump…Rachel del Guidice -
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House GOP Whip Steve Scalise Shot at Congressional Baseball Practice
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., was shot and wounded early Wednesday in Alexandria, Virginia, when a man opened fire at Republican lawmakers and staff during a practice for a congressional baseball game. President Donald Trump announced on live television at 10:36 a.m. that the gunman “has died from his injuries.” At least four others,…Rachel del Guidice -
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Ted Cruz Lays Out 4 Priorities for a Blockbuster Year for Conservatives
We have “a historic opportunity,” was the message of Sen. Ted Cruz at the Road to Majority Conference. “It is June 2017, and Hillary Clinton is not president and Neil Gorsuch is a Supreme Court justice,” said the Texas Republican Thursday. This year “demonstrates that elections matter,” Cruz said. “It demonstrates that men and women…Christine Roe -
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In Jim Jordan They Trust: Back Home, Voters Put Faith in Obamacare Foe
MINSTER, Ohio—Across the country, Republicans in Congress are returning home to face angry constituents at town halls and other public events, voters in both parties who want answers from elected officials about the GOP’s stalled plan to repeal and replace Obamacare. But here in Ohio’s 4th Congressional District, the response to Rep. Jim Jordan couldn’t…Melissa Quinn