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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Ted Cruz, Jeff Sessions Blame Lax Immigration Enforcers for 113 Terror Suspects in US
Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas and Jeff Sessions of Alabama continue to push the Obama administration for answers on the rise of homegrown and imported terrorism—an increase the two attribute to increased immigration from jihadi hot spots. The Republican senators seek more information concerning 113 individuals in the U.S. who, by their count, “have been…Philip Wegmann -
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29 Facts About Nikki Haley, Picked to Give the GOP Response to the State of the Union
Nikki Haley, South Carolina’s 116th governor, will deliver the Republican response to President Barack Obama’s last State of the Union address. This will be the third year in a row a woman provides the nationally televised GOP response. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, delivered the response last year. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., chairwoman of the Republican conference, gave the remarks…Leah Jessen -
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Rand Paul Moves One Step Closer to Auditing the Fed
The Senate will vote on Sen. Rand Paul’s legislation to audit the Federal Reserve when Congress returns from recess in January. The Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2015 would expand congressional oversight of the nation’s central bank and give the Government Accountability Office the authority to review the Fed’s monetary policy decisions. Paul, R-Ky., announced…Natalie Johnson -
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Jeff Sessions: Omnibus Spending Bill Explains Why ‘Voters Are in Open Rebellion’
In a speech on the Senate floor Wednesday, Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., voiced his concern about the $1.1 trillion government spending bill that lawmakers will vote on this week. Sessions cited these issues as most problematic: fully funding President Barack Obama’s refugee resettlement program, sanctuary cities, and the resettlement of illegal alien youths and their…Daily Signal Staff -
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Ted Cruz: Here’s How to Win the Battle Against ISIS
In part two of an exclusive interview with The Daily Signal, Sen. Ted Cruz talks about why the United States should not be picking sides in Syria and how past policies of deposing dictators, from Libya to Egypt, have backfired. The Texas Republican lays out his three-part strategy for defeating ISIS, where he says our ultimate…Genevieve Wood -
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Ted Cruz: Despite What Obama Says, We Are at War Against Radical Islam
In the first part of an exclusive interview with The Daily Signal, Sen. Ted Cruz talks about why President Barack Obama won’t admit the United States is at war with radical Islam. Following his speech on national security at The Heritage Foundation, Cruz addressed the debate over banning Muslims from entering the U.S., whether France has…Genevieve Wood -
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Ted Cruz Outlines Assertive Foreign Policy, Campaign to Destroy ISIS
The United States must do “whatever is necessary and required” to destroy the Islamic State, Sen. Ted Cruz said Thursday, laying out a muscular foreign policy that would target that terrorist army and reassert American leadership on the world stage. Cruz, R-Texas, recalled Ronald Reagan’s decisive role in dismantling Soviet communism during the Cold War, saying that a…Natalie Johnson -
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Sen. Ted Cruz: ‘Global Warming Alarmists’ Ignore Scientific Data ‘Inconvenient’ to Climate Change Narrative
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz convened a subcommittee hearing Tuesday to dispute the validity of research from climate “alarmists,” whose findings have become central to crafting environmental policy. Cruz used his opening remarks to detail the 2013 expedition where a ship of 74 people sent into Antarctica to research climate change got stuck in ice, forcing an…Natalie Johnson -
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Conservative Leaders Rally Against Mitch McConnell’s Campaign Finance Measure
As the Senate gears up to debate the $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill, conservative leaders are pushing back against a measure floated by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell boosting the amount of money political parties can spend in coordination with candidates. In a letter circulated among conservative groups, nearly 50 conservative leaders Thursday rallied in opposition…Melissa Quinn -
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Ted Cruz Offers Bill to Bar Refugees From Terrorist Strongholds
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has introduced legislation to bar refugees from any country “substantially controlled” by a terrorist group from entering the United States. “After watching the horrific scenes play out in Paris, we have to take basic steps to protect ourselves from the growing threat of radical Islamic terrorism,” Cruz said in a…Philip Wegmann -
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Vote of Confidence: House Freedom Caucus Keeps Jim Jordan in Charge
For months, the House Freedom Caucus has been shaking up Congress. Monday night, the group of conservatives opted to keep that momentum going by re-electing Rep. Jim Jordan as chairman. Widely respected among the caucus, the Ohio Republican ran unopposed and was elected unanimously. Another founding member of the caucus, Rep. Justin Amash, R-Mich., said…Philip Wegmann -
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Sen. Ted Cruz Goes After Justice Department for Operation Choke Point
During a confirmation hearing for a high-ranking Justice Department nominee, Sen. Ted Cruz accused the agency of abusing its power as part of its involvement in Operation Choke Point. “By cutting off financial resources to lawful small businesses, Operation Choke Point is an abuse of power that undermines the integrity of the DOJ,” Cruz, R-Texas,…Kelsey Bolar -
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Ted Cruz: Obama-Boehner Budget Deal ‘Complete And Utter Surrender’
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and a lame-duck Speaker John Boehner have once again linked arms with a lame-duck President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats to extend Washington’s failed spending policies another two years. This is not a “grand bargain” or negotiation—it is complete and utter surrender. John Boehner’s golden parachute will certainly cement his legacy,…Ted Cruz -
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Rand Paul on Budget Deal: ‘I’m Going to Do Everything in My Power to Stop It’
In an interview Wednesday, Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky, doubled down on his promise to filibuster the Boehner-Obama budget deal reached by President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner. “This is a disaster,” Paul told Fox News about the deal, which would allow Congress to spend another $85 billion in the next three years. “I’m…Philip Wegmann -
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Freedom Caucus Chairman Jim Jordan Bashes ‘Bad’ Budget Deal but Doesn’t Blame Paul Ryan
Rep. Jim Jordan, chairman of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, bashed a bipartisan budget deal struck Monday, criticizing both the “bad” substance of the package and the secretive way in which it was negotiated. But Jordan, in a sit-down interview with The Daily Signal in his office Tuesday, made clear he blames outgoing Speaker John…Josh Siegel -
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Ted Cruz: ‘Meaningful Concessions’ Republican Leadership Should Receive in Debt Ceiling Fight
Sen. Ted Cruz says Republican leadership should make sure it receives “meaningful concessions” in the fight over raising the debt ceiling. But he’s not holding his breath. “Unfortunately, Republican leadership approaches every battle pre-emptively surrendering, saying we can get nothing,” Cruz tells The Daily Signal. The deadline to raise the debt ceiling is Nov. 3….David Brody -
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Ted Cruz Delivers Speech on Sanctuary Cities: ‘Defiance of Our Laws Will No Longer Be Tolerated’
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, delivered a speech Tuesday on the Senate floor in support of the Stop Sanctuary Policies and Protect Americans Act, legislation he co-sponsored that would deny some federal funds to “sanctuary cities,” or jurisdictions that don’t uphold federal immigration law. The legislation was later defeated in a 54-45 vote; it needed 60 votes…Kate Scanlon -
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Ted Cruz: Obama ‘Regulation Epidemic’ Hurts Minorities
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz criticized the Obama administration’s “regulation epidemic” for harming minorities in the U.S. through excessive costs and convoluted red tape. “Overregulation harms everyone, but it especially harms those who don’t have the resources or the political connections to get a special exemption, to have a lobbyist, to get a favor from government—and…Natalie Johnson -
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How Senate GOP Leadership Stymied Ted Cruz on Defunding Planned Parenthood
Days after Sen. Ted Cruz criticized his party’s leadership for preemptively surrendering to President Barack Obama, those GOP leaders exacted their revenge on Cruz. As the Senate voted Monday on a continuing resolution with taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood, Cruz attempted to offer an amendment ending all federal funding for America’s largest abortion provider. The…Robert B. Bluey -
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Former Speaker Newt Gingrich Explains Why John Boehner Resigned
Newt Gingrich served as House speaker from January 1995 to January 1999. He left the job with members of Congress frustrated by his leadership, similar to the circumstances facing Speaker John Boehner, who announced he would leave Congress by the end of October.Daily Signal Staff