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Marcy Kaptur at Odds With Both Sides Over Record on Trans Issues
In what looks to be one of Ohio’s most hotly contested races, a vulnerable Democrat incumbent is taking heat from both sides over her record on trans issues. Last week, Lucas County Democrats publicly called out Rep. Marcy Kaptur, of Ohio’s 9th Congressional District, for an ad touting her vote on the issue. Lucas County… -
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Nebraska Volunteer Firefighter Denied Full-Time Job for Being Homeschooled
THE WASHINGTON STAND—The United States Armed Forces allows homeschoolers to enlist, but the city of Fremont, Nebraska appears to think they are unfit to join their local fire department. Now, the governor’s office is investigating. Andrew Coates, a 22-year-old volunteer firefighter at Fremont Fire Department, hoped to turn his charity work into a full-time job…. -
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‘We Are In a Spiritual Battle for The Soul of Our Nation,’ Key Florida Rep Says
A top player in Florida’s political scene championed the Sunshine State’s legislative achievements during his time at Heritage Action’s Sentinel Summit on Saturday in an effort to motivate grassroots leaders across the country to replicate these examples in their home states while protecting the integrity of the conservative movement. “Understand what’s at stake, we are… -
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Virginia’s Energy Mix May Include Fusion, But Will Require Natural Gas
Virginia’s economic future depends on access to reliable, affordable energy. The Commonwealth already hosts more than a third of the planet’s hyperscale data centers, for example, and plans are on the drawing board to deliver even more capacity in the decades ahead. New data centers may be required to supply their own power at peak… -
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Ramaswamy’s Saving Grace? State Legislature to Return for Vote on Gas Tax Suspension
With Ohioans paying too much at the pump as Election Day approaches, both candidates for governor have suggested a gas tax suspension. The idea was raised last week by both Democrat Amy Acton and Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, with the latter seeking to act along with fellow Ohio Republicans. Although the state legislature was not set… -
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The Letter Virginia Pastors Want Every Voter to Read Before Nov. 3
More than 150 Virginia pastors have signed an open letter urging voters to reject two proposed constitutional amendments on abortion and marriage. The letter adds a broad coalition of Protestant voices to the growing faith-based opposition ahead of the Nov. 3 election. “We believe these two amendments must be rejected for the Commonwealth of Virginia… -
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When Local Bureaucracy Pays Better Than the Oval Office: Fairfax County’s Salary ProblemÂ
Fairfax County Public Schools Chief Equity Officer Nardos King makes $288,064 this year—more than every single member of the president’s Cabinet—Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, all of them—each of whom earns $253,100 to run a federal department. King’s job is to oversee equity initiatives… -
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End of the Clipboard? Activists Say Going Digital Could Get Fraud Out of Citizen-Led Ballot Measures
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—A conservative group advocating greater use of citizen ballot initiatives has created a platform to allow secure digital signatures to replace traditional handwritten signatures, arguing technology could lower the cost of petition drives and reduce fraud. The Prosperity for US Foundation contends that modernizing petition laws to permit verified and authenticated… -
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The Camp Mystic Flood Tragedy Exposed a Systematic Failure
The New York Post reported on Sept. 23 that Texas Rangers are investigating whether crimes, including manslaughter, were committed in the deaths at Camp Mystic during the July 2025 floods. Investigators are seeking evidence; no finding of criminal guilt has been made. Whatever that inquiry concludes, it raises broader questions: Why do we keep building… -
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The Network of Conservatives Working for Freedom in Your State Capital
The State Freedom Caucus Network was founded to advance conservative legislation at state capitals across the country. Now, the group’s biggest obstacle isn’t Democrats—it’s so-called Republicans who don’t govern like it once they take office. The State Freedom Caucus Network is a group of conservative state lawmakers determined to cut spending, secure American elections, and… -
Britain’s Muslim Migration Crisis Is a Warning for America
When Nick Freitas walks down a city street in the opening scene of his new documentary, recounting his days as a Green Beret, most viewers might think he’s somewhere in the Muslim world. I certainly did. He’s in Britain. And the transformation he documents there, driven by decades of mass Muslim migration and a political… -
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Sore Losers Are Socialism’s Allies
This year’s midterms don’t just pit Democrats against Republicans—they also set Republicans against Republicans and Democrats at war with Democrats. The coalition that better holds together is the one that will win control of the Senate. Republicans have only a slim chance to keep the House of Representatives, but they head into November with a… -
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Inside CSU’s Required Ethnic Studies Courses: White Supremacy, Racializing ‘Zootopia,’ and a Gay Sex Scene
Black gender and sexuality, Filipino sexuality culture, colonialism, social justice, and white supremacy are all phrases you might hear in a progressive activist meeting, but at California State University, East Bay, these represent ethnic studies courses that are a required part of the curriculum. An investigation by Defending Education found that students only have the… -
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Shapiro Walks Back Proposed Rule Already Rejected Twice by Voters
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Friday retracted a policy he recently proposed that would have allowed government health officials to access one’s property without a warrant and speak to students directly without parental consent. The move came after the governor received strong pushback from the state’s residents. “After our members raised serious concerns about the… -
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University Takes Down LGBTQ Archive Webpage After Pushback From Texas Lawmaker
Following pushback from a Texas legislator, the University of North Texas has taken down its public-facing LGBTQ Archive page from the university library’s website. Last week, Republican state Rep. Brian Harrison highlighted that the university had an archival collection documenting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer history on its library website. According to the now-removed… -
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Ben Shapiro Comes Armed With Advice and Warnings for ‘Least Popular Midterms in History’
Thursday’s episode of “The Tony Kinnett Cast” featured a discussion with Ben Shapiro centered around the upcoming midterms, including as they pertain to a recent film by The Daily Wire. Shapiro described “Run Hide Fight: Infidels” as a film that “makes clear the threat of political Islam and the most radical manifestation” of that. It… -
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This Senate Race May Decide the Majority. A New Poll Shows Movement.
For the first time in weeks, longtime Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins is pulling ahead of Democrat opponent Troy Jackson in the November midterm election. All eyes are on Maine ahead of the election, as it could be the seat that determines which party holds the majority in the 120th Congress. The poll shows Maine… -
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Texas Finally Vindicated as Washington Approves $7.5 Billion Border Reimbursement
Texas guarded the border for years to defend its citizens, even when the federal government refused. Now, the state is finally vindicated, and Washington, D.C., is beginning to repay its debt. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott announced last week that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has approved $7.5 billion from the “One Big, Beautiful Bill”… -
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Bishop Makes Special Request of Catholics Before Election Day
Summary With early voting already underway in Virginia, Bishop Michael Burbidge is launching a new effort to rally Catholic opposition to two constitutional amendments on abortion and marriage that will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot. Burbidge, who leads the Diocese of Arlington, announced on the latest episode of his “Walk Humbly” podcast that he… -
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Mamdani Wants City Hall to Be Both Referee and Organizer
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has decided that enforcing labor law is no longer enough. City Hall now wants to get into the business of helping workers organize, too. Earlier this month, Mamdani created the Mayor’s Office of Worker Power, which his administration describes as the first office of its kind in the country….