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Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., tells The Daily Signal that he’s not in favor of a GOP plan to extend Obamacare subsidies for a couple of years if the Supreme Court rules they are unconstitutional in the King v. Burwell case. “By keeping parts of Obamacare and letting it sputter on for awhile and saying we’re just…
Wondering where the companies you buy from stand on the gay marriage case before the Supreme Court? Turns out there’s an app for that. It’s called 2nd Vote, and it is a free online app available on Google Play and Apple’s iTunes that allows consumers to have instantaneous access to a database that includes more…
Charged with discriminating against a gay couple, the owners of another Christian family-run business are being forced to shut their doors. “We can’t pretend it’s going to get better,” Betty Odgaard told The Daily Signal in an exclusive interview. “There wasn’t enough business.” Betty and her husband, Richard, are the owners of Görtz Haus Gallery…
As Republican lawmakers brace for the U.S. Supreme Court’s King v. Burwell decision, a conservative plan has emerged that would eliminate the subsidies awarded under the Affordable Care Act, popularly known as Obamacare. In anticipation of the King v. Burwell decision, Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., introduced the Premium Reduction and Insurance Market Reform Act. The…
The House took the first step today to save President Obama’s trade agenda when it granted him negotiating power over a legacy-building deal with 11 Pacific Rim nations. In the first part of an elaborate strategy by Republican leadership, the House voted 218-208 for Trade Promotion Authority, legislation that would make it easier for Obama…
After being punished for defying House Republican leadership on a botched trade deal last week, Rep. Steve Pearce spoke exclusively with The Daily Signal about the “uncomfortable” situation that led to him being booted from the GOP whip team. “I told our leadership I was very uncomfortable,” Pearce, R-N.M., said in his Capitol Hill office…
Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., a conservative leader in Congress, sat down with The Daily Signal in an exclusive interview. He addressed several important topics affecting Americans, including Obamacare, the King v. Burwell case, and the importance of returning power back to the people. You can watch the full interview or see Lankford’s answers to each…
Alexander Hamilton may have served as the United States’ first secretary of the treasury, but the Treasury Department has decided to replace him on currency. The Treasury has announced that a woman will be featured on a redesigned 10 dollar bill. Secy Lew will choose a woman who was a champion for democracy in the…
The Food and Drug Administration estimates its newly announced ban on artificial trans fats could hit food manufacturers with $12-to-$14 billion in losses. Companies using trans fats in their products—foods such as french fries and doughnuts—will need to research and test new ingredients to maintain shelf life and flavor, relabeling and repackaging products to adhere…
With a Supreme Court decision on Obamacare looming, concerned citizens trekked to the U.S. Capitol yesterday with flags and signs in hand to protest President Obama’s health care law. The Alexandria (Va.) Tea Party teamed up with the group Virginians for Quality Healthcare to voice disapproval with congressional exemptions to the Affordable Care Act and…
Top government officials were called before Congress today to answer a series of questions about illegal immigration enforcement since President Obama announced his plan to grant legal status to millions here illegally. Obama’s executive actions on immigration—introduced in November—are currently on hold due to a federal court ruling. “President Obama made far-reaching, unilateral changes to…
It was Feb. 17, 2014, and Charles Clarke, 24, just wanted to get home. After spending several weeks with family in Cincinnati, Ohio, Clarke arrived at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport in Hebron, Ky., for a flight back to Orlando, Fla., where his mother lived and where he would be taking classes at the University…
During a House Committee on Foreign Affairs hearing this morning, experts agreed that by establishing a no-fly zone in Syria, the United States will be able to protect Syrian citizens from chemical weapons attacks and simultaneously strengthen the fight against ISIS. Committee Chairman Ed Royce, R-Calif., said that Syrians “face a one-two punch” of danger…
WELLSBURG, Iowa—For this coming fall, Timothy Christian School will welcome just 45 students in kindergarten through 8th grade—the fewest to begin an academic year since the school opened in 1941. In a state where 30 entire school districts have been eliminated in the last decade and more than 4,000 have been wiped out since 1950,…
Rep. Jason Chaffetz introduced a new Internet sales tax bill Monday that would allow states to impose an online sales tax on out-of-state businesses. The Remote Transactions Parity Act would enable states to collect taxes on businesses that may not have a physical presence in the state, but permeate borders through online sales. “The same…
DES MOINES, Iowa—Donald Trump coined (and literally owns) the phrase, “Make America great again!” On Tuesday evening at the elegant Hoyt Sherman Place in Iowa’s capital city, Trump laid out his plans to do just that—this time as a freshly announced presidential candidate. The plan that Trump laid out focuses on building up the military,…
Donald Trump announced he’ll be running for president in 2016. Trump joins 11 other Republicans who have already announced their candidacy. Here are some facts about the latest presidential candidate: Donald Trump is the only presidential candidate with his own board game. 1) Trump almost filed for bankruptcy in 1990, due to massive personal and…
The Supreme Court rejected an appeal Monday from North Carolina state officials attempting to restore a state law requiring doctors to conduct ultrasounds and describe the fetuses to women wanting an abortion. The court’s refusal left intact an appeals court decision deeming the law unconstitutional under the First Amendment for violating doctors’ free speech rights. The North…
Later this month, the Supreme Court is set to decide on a case involving the legality of federal subsidies under the Affordable Care Act. While a ruling against President Obama’s signature legislation—popularly known as Obamacare—would be a nod to Republicans who have long argued the law is unconstitutional, it also has the party on edge….
DERRY, N.H.—Former Gov. Jeb Bush held his first town hall in New Hampshire today since he announced yesterday that he is running for president. The Florida Republican told the audience that he is extremely proud of his family and their accomplishments, but that he is his own person with a unique set of achievements and…