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Will Republicans Nuke the Filibuster to End the Shutdown?
Will Senate Republicans go nuclear to end the shutdown? It’s a fair question, considering how dug in the Democrats appear to be, having voted down a continuing resolution to fund the government over a half dozen times. “The nuclear option,” in Senate parlance, is a process through which the Senate can establish new precedent with… -
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Campaign Professional Reacts to Katie Porter’s Press Meltdown
Many Americans likely had no idea who Katie Porter was until a clip of the California gubernatorial candidate went viral this week. Porter served as a member of Congress representing the Golden State from 2019 to 2025, when she launched her bid for governor. California Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom is term-limited, and Porter has… -
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Schumer’s Strange Strategy: Shut Down the Government to Grow the Government
Over the past 10 days, the Senate has voted on the House-passed funding measure to reopen the government six times. Yet 44 left-wing senators, following Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., continue to block the basic government funding bill. It’s not clear what Schumer hopes to accomplish with this gambit. Never before has the leader of… -
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The US Navy Is 250 Years Young—But the Next Few Years Will Not Be Smooth Sailing
On Oct. 13, the Navy is set to celebrate its 250th anniversary. Every Oct. 13th is a day to celebrate and reflect on the founding of the nation’s Navy. From inauspicious origins, what was a meager fleet of two ships in 1775 grew into a force that helped deliver our nation’s independence and unleash human… -
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Want to Prevent Civil War? Trump Has the Right Idea
This week, the mayor of Chicago accused President Donald Trump of “declaring war” on his city and claimed conservatives want a “rematch of the Civil War.” Ironically, the person more likely to prevent civil war is the very guy Brandon Johnson claims is declaring it. Let’s zoom out a second. The Left has abetted a… -
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Democrats Call Trump’s DOJ ‘Corrupt’ While Standing Knee-Deep in Their Own
If hypocrisy were a crime, half the Senate Judiciary Committee would be behind bars after Tuesday’s hearing with Attorney General Pam Bondi. The proceeding was billed as an oversight hearing, but what played out was a partisan ambush—Democrats flailing to paint President Donald Trump’s Justice Department as a tool of corruption and favoritism. Their problem? Every accusation they lobbed… -
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Democrats Dragging Out Shutdown Hold Poor, Hungry Families Hostage
Progressives keep poor families trapped in a cycle of government dependency, and yet they continue to shut down the federal government—harming the very struggling Americans they claim to care for most. Meanwhile, conservatives support a safety net to offer a hand up to support people bouncing back from difficult times. Unfortunately, Democrats are hijacking this… -
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How Russia Could Escalate Tensions With NATO
STOCKHOLM—NATO countries should anticipate “additional escalation” from Russia, according to national security expert Robert Greenway. Escalation would likely include “drones … Russian manned aircraft violating airspace, including energy platforms in the Baltic Sea. There could be maritime threats, and we’ve seen undersea cables cut by Chinese vessels and others in the Baltic Sea, cutting… -
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Trump’s Celebration of Columbus Day Shows Left Losing Culture Wars
“We’re back. Columbus Day. We’re back, Italians. We love the Italians.” That was President Donald Trump on Thursday to his Cabinet as he signed a proclamation to honor Christopher Columbus on Columbus Day, to be celebrated on Monday. “Columbus, obviously, discovered the New World in 1492,” Trump said. “He was a great Italian explorer. He… -
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Painting of Jesus, Removed by Biden Admin, Restored at US Merchant Marine Academy
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy has restored to prominence a painting of Jesus Christ at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York, after it was demoted following a complaint about its Christian message. “Jesus is out of the basement! I promised you I would restore faith at @UsmmaO by returning ‘Christ on… -
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Air Travelers Brace for Columbus Day Weekend Delays Amid Democrat Shutdown
The federal government shutdown has entered its second week just in time for Columbus Day weekend, meaning that travelers can expect airport delays as the Federal Aviation Administration battles staffing shortages. Air traffic controllers won’t receive paychecks during a government shutdown, so some staffers aren’t coming to work. Usually, 5% of delays come from staffing… -
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The Myth of Falling Crime: Why Americans Don’t Trust the Numbers
Every election season, mayors and governors step before cameras to boast that crime is down. Charts are waved, statistics are cited, and carefully crafted talking points are deployed to assure anxious citizens that their streets are safer than ever. Yet when you leave the press conference and walk the sidewalks of Baltimore, Chicago, or Los… -
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Sean Spicer’s Bold Prediction for Virginia Election
Sean Spicer says Democrats are doomed in Virginia following the scandalous text messages from Jay Jones, the party’s candidate for attorney general. Spicer made the prediction during his Thursday show, which aired immediately prior to Virginia’s gubernatorial debate. During the debate, Democrat Abigail Spanberger refused to call on Jones to withdraw from the race despite… -
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5 Key Takeaways From the Virginia Governor Debate
Virginia governor candidates, Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat former Rep. Abigail Spanberger, went head-to-head at Norfolk State University Thursday night, debating political violence, transgender issues, the government shutdown, and more. Nexstar’s WAVY-TV hosted the debate, with WAVY-TV’s Tom Schaad and WRIC-TV’s Deanna Allbrittin as moderators. Spanberger repeatedly refused to answer questions, while Earle-Sears… -
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Spanberger Goes Mute in Debate When Asked if Virginia AG Candidate Jay Jones Should Quit
Virginia’s gubernatorial nominees took the stage in Norfolk to discuss the most pressing issues voters are facing, including: Does Democrat Abigail Spanberger still endorse Jay Jones? We still don’t know. Spanberger had to be asked four times to clarify if she still endorses Democrat nominee Jones for attorney general. Virginians did not get a clear… -
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What Judges Had to Say About Trump National Guard Deployments
Two federal courts heard arguments Thursday about President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to quell unrest near U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities in Portland, Oregon, and Chicago. “The district court found that the Portland ICE facility protests were small—less than 30 people—largely sedate and generally peaceful,” Oregon Assistant Attorney General Stacy Chaffin… -
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In Early-Voting Tallies in Virginia, Republican Districts Off to an Early Lead
Republican-leaning districts are leading in early voting with less than four weeks to go in the 2025 off-off-year elections, amid historic voter turnout. More than 420,000 Virginians have already cast ballots in statewide elections scheduled for Nov. 4—double the early-voting numbers recorded in Virginia in 2021. Altogether, voters will have 44 days to vote early,… -
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Ohio ‘Turning Out to Be Way More Important for ’26 Than Anyone Thought’
The 2026 elections are 13 months away, and they’ll especially matter in Ohio. Not only will redistricting play a role, but there’s also the gubernatorial race, with Vivek Ramaswamy likely replacing term-limited Gov. Mike DeWine, a fellow Republican. As has been the case for the past few election cycles, Ohio is a state to watch,… -
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FACT CHECK: Trump Administration Clarifies Consequences for Absent Air Traffic Controllers
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—The media “grossly” misrepresented Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s exhortation to air traffic controllers, a Department of Transportation spokesperson told The Daily Signal. Politico published a story Thursday headlined “Duffy hints at firing air traffic controller ‘problem children’ amid continuing delays.” The piece was based on Duffy’s Thursday morning Fox Business interview,… -
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4 Key Takeaways From Trump’s Cabinet Meeting
President Donald Trump celebrated the historic peace agreement he brokered between Israel and Hamas at the seventh Cabinet meeting of his second term on Thursday. But Vice President JD Vance said that even as the world celebrates the successful deal, America is suffering because of the Democrats’ federal government shutdown. “There are Americans that are…
