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    Trump Allies Tackle Birth Tourism in New Initiatives
    President Donald Trump’s administration and allies on Capitol Hill have put forth efforts to crack down on the practice of traveling to the United States to give birth to an American citizen, known as birth tourism. As announced in a Wednesday statement, the State Department created the Birth Tourism Prevention Task Force to work with…
    Pedro Rodriguez
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    Progressive Flank of the Democratic Party Scores Big in Minnesota
    On Tuesday, Minnesota’s far-left progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan secured her party’s nomination for a soon-to-be-vacant U.S. Senate seat. Flanagan was declared the victor in her race against Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn., after receiving the backing of 59% of primary voters. “For months now, I have been telling you that this campaign was about the…
    Pedro Rodriguez
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    Andy Biggs’ Big Gamble in Arizona
    Many politicians dedicate their entire lives to making it to the shining city of Washington, D.C. But that initial glow can fade. Representatives often realize they would rather return to their families and communities and serve in the towns and states they will always call home. After 10 years in Congress, Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz.,…
    Emma Dayton
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    Havana Should Not Dictate American Immigration Enforcement
    In 2008, Fort Myers police officer Andrew Widman was shot in the face and killed on a downtown street. He was a husband and father of three, and he never had the chance to draw his weapon. The man who killed him, Abel Arango, was an armed robber already ordered removed from the country. Cuba…
    Scott Mechkowski
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    One Year After Trump Sent National Guard to DC, Homicides Plunge 41%, Overall Crime Stats Mixed
    Murder rates, carjackings, and other crimes dropped significantly in the nation’s capital a year after President Donald Trump deployed National Guard troops in the city, but crime stats still show a mixed picture. Tuesday marks one year since Trump announced he would deploy National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., to combat crime as part of…
    Fred Lucas
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    El-Sayed Played Key Role in Protesting Former Jihadist-Turned-Christian Speaking Event
    Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed played a role in a walkout of a speaking event in 2007 that featured three former radical Islamic terrorists who converted to Christianity at the University of Michigan. The event, titled “Terrorism: The World’s Greatest Threat,” was hosted by an affiliate chapter of the Young America’s Foundation and featured Walid…
    Pedro Rodriguez
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    Fauci Privately Warned COVID-19 Shot Could ‘Theoretically’ Trigger Miscarriage Risk, Newly Released Texts Show
    Dr. Anthony Fauci said in private text messages with other federal health officials that the COVID-19 vaccine could “theoretically” pose a risk of miscarriage for pregnant women after the second dose. The former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases noted that because “many people have a cytokine storm and fever after…
    Fred Lucas
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    New PAC Aims to Cement GOP Gains With Hispanics in Key Races
    FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—A new political action committee led by a Republican, Hispanic former congresswoman aims to influence key House and Senate races in border states by rallying Hispanic Americans. The American Dream PAC, led by former Texas Rep. Mayra Flores, is looking to capitalize on President Donald Trump’s strong performance with Hispanic Americans…
    Pedro Rodriguez
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    Dem Rep: Party Now Belongs to Socialists and Antisemites
    A longtime Democrat congressman says that Abdul El-Sayed’s Democrat primary victory for Michigan proves that the Left has “normalized” hate “in plain sight,” adding that this is “scary” for all Americans. In an op-ed for The Free Press, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., wrote that his party is “being hijacked by socialists” and is “overrun by…
    Pedro Rodriguez
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    Why Is the Archdiocese of Washington Less Protective of Religious Liberty Than Maryland?
    For some, questions of religious liberty seem abstract. For us and our families, they are deeply personal. I (Arina Grossu Agnew) taught at an Archdiocese of Washington school for a year, the very school where my young son was later accepted for admission. As Catholics committed to raising him in the faith, my husband and…
    Arina Grossu Agnew | Jay Richards
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    What Should the Smithsonian Do?
    A recent White House report put the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History under fire. The report details historical distortions and egregious omissions in how the museum depicts the national narrative. There are no exhibits on George Washington or the Declaration of Independence, even as America marks its 250th birthday.  Concerns over the museum raise a real question:…
    Brenda Hafera
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    As US Senate Struggles, These States Are Enacting Their Own Versions of the SAVE Act
    Seven states enacted laws in 2025 and 2026 that include key provisions of the SAVE America Act, an election integrity measure that the Senate has failed to pass despite President Donald Trump’s insistence. The federal SAVE America Act would require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and photo ID…
    Fred Lucas
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    Late-Night Senate Session Ends With SAVE America Defeat​
    The U.S. Senate adjourned early Saturday morning after a long night of votes and debate, failing to pass one of President Trump’s most pressing priorities, the SAVE American Act. Though Republicans had some wins, they left the fight for the legislation to secure U.S. elections until they return to Washington in September. “Tragically, the Save…
    Virginia Grace McKinnon
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    Teachers Unions Have Become the Democratic Party’s ‘Money Laundering Scheme,’ Moms for Liberty CEO Says
    Teachers unions such as the National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers are using dues to push a political agenda instead of “addressing the failed education system,” the head of Moms for Liberty told the Daily Signal in an interview. Tina Descovich, the group’s CEO, says her claim does not stem from her…
    Pedro Rodriguez
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    Another Major Ohio Republican Suggests Max Miller Should Resign
    In light of accusations from his ex-wife, Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, is facing calls from a fellow Ohio Republican to consider not only dropping out of the race but resigning his House seat. Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, put out a statement to his official X page on Thursday night, calling on Miller “to step aside…
    Rebecca Downs
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    EXCLUSIVE: Grassroots Support for Jon Husted Continues
    FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Grassroots support for Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, has continued to grow ahead of his special election, as Americans for Prosperity Action and its sister group, LIBRE Initiative Action, released new ads aimed at helping the senator win in November. Two new ads from AFP Action focus on Husted “Putting Ohio First,”…
    Rebecca Downs
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    Trump Opens Up About His Relationship With Thune as Senate Struggles to Pass SAVE America Act
    President Donald Trump told Punchbowl News on Friday that he has “no disconnect” with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., but understands the importance of pushing to pass the budget resolution, which includes provisions of the SAVE America Act. Election integrity provisions—such as requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote, providing identification to cast…
    Pedro Rodriguez
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    As Congress Works to Protect College Sports, Women Shouldn’t Pay the Price
    When a piece of legislation includes the word “protect” in its title, most people assume it does what it says. But after years of fighting for fairness in women’s athletics—on the track, in the courtroom, and all the way to the Supreme Court—I’ve learned to read the fine print. The Protect College Sports Act as…
    Madison Kenyon
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    What Vance Told Senate Republicans About SAVE America Behind Closed Doors
    Vice President JD Vance attended the Senate GOP lunch Thursday to stir up support for the White House’s top priorities before a looming deadline. The Senate has one day left before its five-week recess, and the clock is ticking to pass the SAVE America Act. Invited by his home-state ally, Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, Vance…
    Virginia Grace McKinnon
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    Americans Are Demanding the SAVE America Act. Guess What the Senate Did Instead?
    For months, conservatives have asked, pleaded, and ultimately demanded action on the SAVE America Act. The legislation seeks to restore confidence in America’s elections at a time when voters in both parties are losing faith in the process. A Pew Research Center survey released this week found that just 55% of Americans are confident this…
    Robert B. Bluey
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