House of Representatives News
Coverage of House hearings, leadership battles, and lawmaking. Includes reporting from The Daily Signal with commentary and opinion on Congress.
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Republican Derek Merrin to Face Kaptur in November
It was primary day in Ohio on Tuesday, with results coming in for several key races that could affect the midterms—especially control of the U.S. House. Republican Derek Merrin is set to face Ohio Democrat U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur in November after winning Ohio’s 9th Congressional District last night. Kaptur has represented the district since…Rebecca Downs -
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The Redistricting War Has Just Begun
The redistricting war of 2026, which had appeared to conclude in a stalemate between Democrats and Republicans after Florida’s special session, is anyone’s to win. In the wake of the Louisiana v. Callais ruling, Republicans in the South are on the move, ready to redraw maps the courts had previously blocked efforts to change. The…George Caldwell -
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Freedom Caucus Enraged With Senate, but Mike Johnson Is Safe
The hard-line conservative faction of the House of Representatives is frustrated with the Senate, which has brushed aside House legislation reforming federal surveillance and banning the creation of a central bank digital currency. Going forward, these House Republicans are concerned the Senate may also choose to ignore their ambitious farm legislation, all while the SAVE…George Caldwell -
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Republicans Risk Losing Their Strongest Issue: Immigration
Brand new battleground polling shows that immigration topics remain the clearest and strongest issue set for all candidates heading into November’s midterm elections. Despite persistent opposition from legacy media and business interests, voters continue to rally to the “America First” vision of sovereignty, restrained immigration, and robust enforcement of our nation’s laws. But predictably, the…Steve Cortes -
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President Trump: Convene Congress and Secure DHS Funding
In the wake of the latest alarming incident concerning the safety of our chief executive that has shaken the nation, President Donald Trump has a key opportunity to exercise a clear constitutional authority that has gone too long ignored. Article II, Section 3 of the U.S. Constitution grants the president the power to convene both…Jeff Clark -
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Dems Enraged by Callais Ruling
The Louisiana v. Callais Supreme Court decision on Wednesday has upended the 2026 midterm elections, with members of the Congressional Black Caucus’ reelection chances under threat should Republican-controlled legislatures move to redistrict. In a 6-3 ruling, the court declared Louisiana’s congressional map, which was ordered by a court to have two majority-black districts in compliance…George Caldwell -
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Will Florida Save Republicans in Redistricting War?
Virginia Democrats dealt Republicans a major defeat in the national redistricting war with a successful redistricting ballot measure on Tuesday, but the final battle may take place in Tallahassee, Florida. On Tuesday, over 51% of voters opted to support allowing Virginia’s Democrat-controlled Legislature to redraw the 11-seat congressional map to boot up to four of…George Caldwell -
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Republican House Should Fatten Senate GOP’s Boney Reconciliation Bill
Picture a packed airport gate. Passengers languish as a delayed flight goes nowhere. The typically cheerful airline personnel are as bored and dejected as the travelers. Suddenly, the pilot announces departure in five minutes. The huddled masses jump for joy. After the flight crew boards, the gate agents direct two passengers onto the plane and then shut the…Deroy Murdock -
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Congress Advances Prevention and Education to End Human Trafficking
Congress is putting parties aside to extend the bipartisan protection and prevention of human trafficking in the United States. The Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act has been stalled in the House since February 2025. But Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., and Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Md., are now calling for more education to…Virginia Grace McKinnon -
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Will the House Do as the Senate Tells It on Reconciliation?
In the wee hours of Thursday morning, the Senate adopted a budget framework to provide funds for immigration enforcement that Democrats have denied since February. But getting that framework through the House in order to ultimately send a bill to the president’s desk may be a challenge. Senate Republicans are pursuing a two-track approach—a party-line…George Caldwell -
Rep. Keith Self Lays Out Conservative Budget Vision
Keith Self, a House fiscal hawk, has penned a letter to a key stakeholder in the spending process calling for reining in federal spending and cutting off funding to programs at odds with congressional conservatives’ priorities. In a March 12 letter to House appropriations committee chairman Tom Cole, R-Okla., Self, a member of the House…George Caldwell -
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How a Democrat Allegedly Used DEI and Bureaucracy to Commit Fraud and Attain Power
The following is a preview of Daily Signal Politics Editor Bradley Devlin’s interview with Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., on Signal Sitdown.” The full interview premieres on The Daily Signal’s YouTube page at 6:30 a.m. EST on April 23. In the past few weeks, Rep. Greg Steube was leading the charge to bring to the House…Bradley Devlin -
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SCORE Act Offers Permanent Fix to College Sports Disorder
College sports generate excitement and bring communities together in a unique way. They inspire pride in our schools, create lifelong memories, and enable young Americans to pursue education while excelling in sports. But the future of this prized institution is far from guaranteed and requires legislative action to permanently fix long-standing issues. New uncertainties took…Chrissy Clark -
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Embattled Dem Calls It Quits Instead of Facing Punishment for Fraud Charges
Florida Democrat Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick announced her resignation from the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday ahead of an Ethics Committee hearing that was scheduled to discuss disciplinary measures for her alleged theft of federal emergency funds. The committee found the congresswoman guilty of 25 ethics charges in March and was meeting today to consider whether…George Caldwell -
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22-Term Democrat in Danger of Losing Seat in Ohio
Of all the House races to watch in the Buckeye State for the midterms, Ohio’s 9th Congressional District tops the list. Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, has held the seat since 1983, but newly redrawn maps in Ohio make this the year she could lose it. The prospect of a GOP flip in an election cycle…Rebecca Downs -
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Trump Makes Endorsement in Key House Race
President Donald Trump has made an endorsement ahead of the Ohio Republican primary in a key House district that could help decide which party controls Congress. The president on Tuesday announced on Truth Social that he was endorsing Air Force veteran and former CIA officer Eric Conroy for Ohio’s 1st Congressional District. He drew a…Rebecca Downs -
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‘Look These Mothers in the Eyes’: Families of Victims Killed by Illegal Aliens to Testify Before Congress
Two mothers who lost their sons and another whose daughter remains permanently injured will testify before Congress on Thursday about how these tragedies—each involving illegal aliens—could have been prevented through stricter enforcement of immigration law. This forum could be uncomfortable for House Democrats who oppose enforcing immigration laws, said Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., chairman…Fred Lucas -
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House Rebels Push Reforms to Government Spy Powers
Ahead of a consequential vote on extending the government’s authority to conduct overseas espionage, several House conservatives are expressing their concerns. On April 20, Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which enables the government to spy on foreigners, is set to expire. Many House Republicans and President Donald Trump have argued in the…George Caldwell -
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Swalwell Is the Tip of the Iceberg
If the allegations are true, former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., is slime. He represents the worst variety: the kind who lectures the world about morality while living in the gutter. Multiple women have accused him of sexual assault, claiming he preyed on them when they were too intoxicated to consent. One former staffer says he assaulted her…Drew Allen -
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Swalwell Gubernatorial Campaign Implodes Amid Sexual Assault Allegations
Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., announced Sunday that he would be suspending his California gubernatorial campaign due to allegations of sexual misconduct, which he has denied. “I am suspending my campaign for Governor,” Swalwell announced on X on Sunday. “To my family, staff, friends, and supporters, I am deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I’ve made…Angelina Delfin