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For Recount, Pennsylvania Supreme Court Reaffirms Mail-In Ballots Must Be Dated to Be Counted
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court again ruled that mail-in ballots must be properly dated to be counted, a boost for Republican Dave McCormick in a recount battle against Democratic Sen. Bob Casey, who is struggling to hold onto his Senate seat. “Following our latest RNC [Republican National Committee] lawsuit, today, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled yet… -
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Heritage Foundation President Proposes ‘Taking Back Washington to Save America’
According to Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts, one question that conservatives often fail to ask is: How do we fix the broken government system in Washington, D.C.? Roberts addressed that and much more in his new book “Dawn’s Early Light: Taking Back Washington to Save America” and on conservative talk radio’s “The Mark Levin Show” on… -
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Laken Riley’s Roommates Testify at Murder Trial of Illegal Alien Accused of Killing Georgia Nursing Student
Wearing a plaid, button-down shirt and headphones, Jose Ibarra looked ahead and listened to an interpreter translate from English to Spanish as a friend of Laken Riley's took the witness stand at the illegal alien's trial for her murder. “How would you describe your relationship with Laken?” a prosecuting attorney asked Lilly Steiner on Friday morning in… -
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Parents in Massachusetts School District Can’t Opt Out of ‘Sexuality,’ ‘Gender Identity’ Lessons
Some Massachusetts elementary schools are observing "Transgender Awareness Week" in a district that bars parents from opting their children out of lessons about gender identity and sexuality. "November 13th through November 19th is Transgender Awareness Week," Angiers Elementary Principal Orla Higgins Averill said in an email obtained by The Daily Signal. "This week helps raise the… -
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6 Things You Need to Know About Recount in Pennsylvania Senate Race
Republicans accuse Democrats of not accepting the results of the Senate election in Pennsylvania but of trying to steal it instead from GOP challenger Dave McCormick and hand it to incumbent Democrat Bob Casey Jr. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, and officials in his administration insisted before and on Election Day that the state would… -
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Florida Sues FEMA Officials Over Hurricane Helene, Milton Failures
THE CENTER SQUARE—The state of Florida is suing current and former federal employees personally for allegedly ignoring storm victim households solely because of their political affiliation. Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody sued current and former Federal Emergency Management Agency officials for “conspiracy to discriminate” against Florida hurricane victims because they expressed support for President-elect Donald… -
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Federal Judge Strikes Down Louisiana Law Mandating Ten Commandments in Classrooms as ‘Unconstitutional’
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily halted a Louisiana mandate requiring public schools in the state to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom by Jan. 1, deeming the law “unconstitutional on its face.” U.S. District Court Judge John W. deGravelles in Baton Rouge ruled that the statute had a clear religious… -
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Texas Democrat Resigns After Criticizing Left’s Trans Policies
THE CENTER SQUARE—After Republicans won races statewide, especially in South Texas, the chair of the Texas Democratic Party, Gilberto Hinojosa, said he plans to resign next year after serving 12 years in the role. Hinojosa and Texas Democrats have criticized Republican policies, including border security measures implemented by Gov. Greg Abbott. After Nov. 5, Hispanic… -
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New York Mayor Optimistic About Trump’s Immigration Policy
THE CENTER SQUARE—New York City Mayor Eric Adams is expressing optimism that President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration will help fix the nation’s broken immigration system and criticizing fellow Democrats for overlooking the issue of immigration ahead of last Tuesday’s election. Speaking to reporters at a Tuesday briefing, Adams said he is optimistic about the incoming… -
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Virginia Professors Infantilize Students and Selves Over Trump Win
If you think university students are learning to be adults in the real world, think again. Professors at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, decided to baby their students—and themselves—in the wake of Donald Trump’s second presidential victory by canceling in-person classes due to the stress the presidential election may have wrought. That’s right, Virginia. Your… -
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Government Delivered Inflation—but No Real Aid—in North Carolina
North Carolina can’t catch a break under the Biden-Harris administration. The federal government’s appalling response to Hurricane Helene almost surely cost lives, adding insult to the injury of the inflation that has been crushing Tar Heel State residents for 3 1/2 years. In fact, prices there have risen even faster than the national average. The 40-year-high… -
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3 Reasons Texas Border Counties Went Red
In 1892, Starr County, Texas, voted to reelect Republican President Benjamin Harrison. The president lost, and Starr County turned blue for over 130 years, until the 2024 presidential election. On Tuesday, Donald Trump earned 9,443 votes in the county, which is 97% Hispanic or Latino, and Kamala Harris received 6,845 votes, according to the Texas… -
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Soft-on-Crime Policies and Politicians Get Smoked by Voters in Blue California
My beautiful home state of California has become synonymous with dysfunction, homelessness, drug use, and criminality. But during Tuesday’s election, Golden State voters said they’ve had enough of rampant crime. By an overwhelming margin, voters passed Proposition 36, a measure that will increase penalties for property crime, illicit drug use, and retail theft. By the… -
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How a Conservative Group’s Door-to-Door Push Added 80,000+ Voters in Key Swing States
Four years ago, President-to-be Joe Biden narrowly won the swing states of Arizona and Georgia by about 11,000 votes each. This time around, Heritage Action for America was determined to ensure residents of both states were registered to vote in the 2024 presidential election. This year, the conservative grassroots organization kicked its voter registration efforts… -
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Female Athletes Who Challenged Connecticut Trans Policy Score Win for Women’s Sports
A federal court upheld four female high school track athletes’ challenge to a Connecticut policy allowing male participation in female sports. U.S. District Court Judge Robert N. Chatigny, an appointee of President Bill Clinton, ruled in favor of allowing the athletes’ case against the Connecticut Association of Schools to proceed, rejecting the request of state… -
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Florida Woman to Become White House Chief of Staff in Second Trump Admin
President-elect Donald Trump tapped Susie Wiles, his reelection campaign co-chair, as White House chief of staff Thursday as his transition team prepares to launch the second Trump administration. Wiles will be the first woman in history to hold that role. “Susie Wiles just helped me achieve one of the greatest political victories in American history,… -
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Casey Won’t Concede After Senate Seat in Pennsylvania Is Called for McCormick
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Republican challenger Dave McCormick has defeated incumbent Democratic Sen. Bob Casey in Pennsylvania’s pivotal Senate race, according to The Associated Press. The AP called the race Thursday afternoon, projecting that McCormick will narrowly win with 49% of the vote, compared with Casey’s 48.5% share. As of Thursday, 99% of the votes had been counted,… -
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North Carolina Supplies Republicans Plus-6 in US House
THE CENTER SQUARE—Republicans got a plus-6 boost from North Carolina on Tuesday in a bid to remain the majority party of the U.S. House of Representatives. Previously an even split among 14 seats, the Grand Old Party couldn’t pull the upset in the 1st Congressional District but rolled to victories as expected in 10 other… -
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How Kamala Harris Gave the Catholic Vote to Trump in Michigan
Donald Trump turned Michigan red in the 2024 presidential election, defeating Kamala Harris there and paving his way back to the White House. One of the most hotly contested swing states, Michigan was considered to be a determining factor in the outcome of the election. Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., said Michiganders asked themselves Ronald Reagan’s… -
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Here’s How Colorado Voted on New Firearms Tax
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Colorado voters passed a tax on firearms and ammunition sales in the state aimed at reducing gun violence, The Associated Press projects. Proposition KK applies a 6.5% tax on all sales of firearms, ammunition, and certain firearms parts, according to the Colorado Legislature. The tax revenue will be used to help “crime victim support services, mental…