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    Iran War Was Seldom Mentioned by Virginia Republicans on the Stump
    Virginia is proud to host the largest Navy base in the world. Naval Station Norfolk is home to 149,000 military-related personnel. There are 75 ships and 134 aircraft based there. Many of those sailors and pilots have been or may soon be deployed to the Persian Gulf region to take part in ongoing military actions…
    Rich Tucker
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  • opinion

    Bipartisan Energy Affordability Opportunity During Lame Duck 
    American voters have spoken. And in our 250th anniversary year, it’s encouraging to know that our constitutional order has survived another election.   Yes, we finalize our political battles in the private voting booth.   It appears yet again that the majority of American voters prefer a divided government to coerce political consensus.  As Congress prepares to…
    Star Parker
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    The Plan to Impeach Hegseth: Massie Says Support Has Grown
    Outgoing Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., plans to bring articles of impeachment against Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth for “high crimes and misdemeanors” first thing next week. “I plan on introducing it Monday or Tuesday, as soon as we get back,” Massie told the Daily Signal, adding that he “believe[s] support for impeachment has grown”…
    Virginia Grace McKinnon
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  • Spoiled Ballots Over ‘Decoy Dan’ Add New Twist to Alaska’s Senate Nail-Biter
    As of Friday, at least 90 ballots have been tossed for Alaska voters who marked both U.S. Senate candidates named Dan Sullivan as their first choice, in a race where the top two candidates are separated by fewer than 700 votes. The campaign of Republican Sen. Dan S. Sullivan anticipates that the number of tossed…
    Fred Lucas
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    Senators Try to Slow GOP Leadership Vote
    A handful of GOP senators are looking to slow their party’s leadership vote, scheduled for Tuesday, the Daily Signal can confirm. Majority Leader John Thune is currently running unopposed for minority leader, and Majority Whip John Barrasso of Wyoming is expected to again seek election as the second-ranking Republican. The GOP conference is expected to…
    Reagan Reese
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    GOP Has Big Plans for Last Weeks in Majority
    The GOP majority has much to accomplish before Democrats retake both chambers in January, but some Republicans fear there won’t be enough time or attendance to enact President Donald Trump’s priorities. The lame-duck session, the period after the midterms and before the next Congress begins, is Republicans’ last chance to pass measures such as the…
    Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell
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    ‘Retribution and Lawfare’: Democrats Eye Supreme Court Subpoenas and Probes
    Leading Democrats have promised to investigate and issue subpoenas to Supreme Court justices, and they will be in a position to do just that when they assume the majority in Congress in January. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., expected to become chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, previously said he and Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., expected…
    Fred Lucas
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    Democrat Facing Felony Charge Flips GOP House Seat in ‘Blue Tsunami’
    A Democrat facing a felony charge flipped a North Carolina seat blue in the 2026 midterm “blue tsunami.” LaKesha Womack is set to be sworn into the 120th Congress in January, unseating first-term Republican Rep. Tim Moore in North Carolina’s 14th Congressional District. Womack unexpectedly beat Moore by just over 2 percentage points in North…
    Virginia Grace McKinnon
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    Scramble for Power Breaks Out on Capitol Hill
    With Republicans headed into the minority in both chambers, candidates for leadership are earnestly making their cases while GOP staffers quietly size them up.  The race opened early Wednesday as House Speaker Mike Johnson told his staff he would not run for minority leader, a source familiar with the decision told the Daily Signal. Within…
    Reagan Reese
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    Efforts to Return Education to the States Must Continue, Letter to Congress Urges
    A coalition of conservative organizations is urging congressional leaders to continue the Trump administration’s work of closing the Department of Education. “We urge each of you to continue the essential process of closing the U.S. Department of Education,” states the letter sent Thursday to Education Secretary Linda McMahon; Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D.; Speaker…
    Malia Loock
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    Victor Davis Hanson: What Trump Must Do After the Midterm Losses
    Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words” from Daily Signal senior contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to Hanson’s own YouTube channel to watch past episodes. Victor Davis Hanson: I will say something, though, also about the midterms very quickly. Yes, what can he do now and what can…
    Victor Davis Hanson
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    Victor Davis Hanson: America Faces a Radical New Political Reality
    Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s video from Daily Signal senior contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see more of his videos. Hello, this is Victor Davis Hanson for the Daily Signal. I’m speaking late on midterm night, and it looks like this blue wave materialized in the…
    Victor Davis Hanson
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    Socialists Gain Ground in Congress, Setting Up Fight Over Democrat Agenda
    Democratic Socialists of America are celebrating over 50 wins from Tuesday night’s midterm elections. With some races yet to be called, there will be at least five new socialists entering the House of Representatives and one entering the Senate for the 120th Congress. “Over 50 DSA victories tonight prove socialism can win in the U.S….
    Virginia Grace McKinnon
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    Victor Davis Hanson: Why Midterm Losses Won’t Stop Trump
    Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words” from Daily Signal senior contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to Hanson’s own YouTube channel to watch past episodes. This episode was recorded before Tuesday night’s election results. Jack Fowler: Well, Victor, as much as people are consumed with domestic elections, we…
    Victor Davis Hanson
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    Mike Johnson’s Departure From GOP Leadership Sets Up Battle for Succession
    House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican, took himself out of the race for minority leader on Wednesday, kicking off a battle within Congress for the coveted seat. Johnson announced his decision this morning, just hours after the House and the Senate were called for Democrats, on a call with his staff, the source told the…
    Reagan Reese
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    Democrats Gain 2 House Seats in Virginia, Easily Retain Senate Seat
    Democrats apparently flipped two of Virginia’s 11 House seats, adding them to the nationwide blue wave. The slate featured a mix of easy-to-call races with some nail-biters, as counting stretched into the night. In the 1st District, Henrico County Commonwealth’s Attorney Shannon Taylor declared victory in her race against Republican 10-term incumbent Rep. Rob Wittman….
    Rich Tucker
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    Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Race
    Democrat Abdul El-Sayed will defeat Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s closely watched U.S. Senate race Tuesday, projects Decision Desk. The candidates competed for an open seat after Democrat Sen. Gary Peters announced last year he would not run for reelection. El-Sayed, a Michigan native who will become the first Muslim member of the U.S. Senate,…
    Tyler O’Neil
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  • breaking

    Maine Gets New Senate Leadership as Jackson Overthrows Collins
    Maine Democrat Troy Jackson defeated Sen. Susan Collins in one of the nation’s most closely watched midterm races, claiming a Senate seat she held for nearly 30 years. Decision Desk HQ projected Jackson as the winner at 1:10 a.m. EST, with 76% of the vote in and Jackson leading Collins with 53% of the vote…
    Virginia Grace McKinnon
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    Democrats Take the Senate
    Democrats are projected to control the Senate in 2027 after picking up several seats in Tuesday night’s midterm election. As of 6 a.m. Eastern, the Democrats will hold 54 seats, the Republicans 44, with races in Alaska and Mississippi still to be decided. Decision Desk HQ made the call just after 11 p.m. EST. With…
    Virginia Grace McKinnon
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  • opinion

    Want to Know What Congress Will Do? Look at What It Has Done
    Summary For the past few months, Americans have been bombarded with hundreds of millions of dollars in political ads. Some address policy, while others make grand promises. Far too many make nasty accusations about their opponents, leaving many Americans caught in the middle, frustrated and confused. It seems nigh impossible to cut through the noise….
    Daniel West
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