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Dems Accused of Fueling Shutdown for Anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ Protests
As the government shutdown grinds through its third week, this weekend could be a major turning point, with “No Kings” rallies taking place across the… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Shutdown! Do You Care?
The government is “shut down.” Media call this a “crisis.” A “crisis [with] no deal in sight,” says Fox News. Reuters says it’s a “key… Read More
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Senator Reveals What He Expects Will End Shutdown
President Donald Trump has been the ultimate closer on major votes in this Congress, but has largely stayed out of talks to end the federal… Read More
Commentary
Gavin Newsom’s Power Grab
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… Read More
PoliticsNews
Swing-District Republicans Counter Dems’ Health Care Arguments in Shutdown
From the beginning of the federal government shutdown, Democrats have been messaging on health care, an issue that has yielded midterm success for the party… Read More
PoliticsNews
BREAKING: How the Senate Voted on Bill Funding Paychecks for Troops
On Thursday, the Senate failed to pass bipartisan legislation to fund the Department of War for the next fiscal year, putting military personnel and operations… Read More
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Republicans Extend the Olive Branch to Dems in Shutdown
To date, Republicans’ attempts to get Senate Democrats to agree to end the federal government shutdown are not working. But after weeks of putting their… Read More
PoliticsAnalysis
How Trump Changed Republicans’ Shutdown Game
There’s no end in sight for the current government shutdown, which entered its third week on Wednesday. While Democrats are clinging to their $1.5 trillion… Read More
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4 Takeaways From SCOTUS Redistricting Case That Could Shape Who Controls Congress
In a closely watched case that could have a significant impact on which party controls Congress and that could have national consequences when it comes… Read More
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Can the GOP’s Messaging Offensive Force an End to Shutdown?
More than two weeks into the federal government shutdown, Republicans are intent on hammering their message home to pressure Democrats into voting to end the… Read More
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As Shutdown Staggers On, Stopgap Funding Window Shrinks
As the government shutdown wears on, Republicans have a problem: They’re running low on the time their stopgap funding bill was supposed to buy for… Read More
SocietyNews
Trump’s War on Antifa Is Heating up as Congress Considers Next Steps
With the rise of left-wing terrorism, as epitomized by the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10, congressional Republicans are doubling down on… Read More
PoliticsNews
Trump’s Shutdown Management Upends Congressional Dynamics
President Donald Trump is taking an extremely active role in redirecting resources in order to blunt the painful effects of the federal government shutdown. His… Read More
PoliticsAnalysis
Debunking Abigail Spanberger’s Ad on Men in Girls’ Bathrooms
Virginia Democrat gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger’s campaign is boosting an ad attempting to defuse one of her Republican opponent’s attacks: that Spanberger supports allowing men… Read More
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Win the Spin: GOP’s Messaging in the Ongoing Shutdown
Now two weeks into the federal government shutdown, Republicans say they like the contrast between themselves and Democrats—with President Donald Trump halting a devastating conflict… Read More
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Pro-Life Senators Detail Shutdown Debate Over Extending Abortion Subsidies
Pro-life senators are condemning Senate Democrats for supporting Obamacare enhanced subsidies for insurance plans that cover abortions and gender transitions. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer,… Read More
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As Shutdown Pain Intensifies, Republicans Ratchet Up Pressure on Dems
After a half-dozen votes by Democrats against a short-term continuing resolution to reopen the federal government, Republicans are turning up the temperature on them, accusing… Read More
Health CareNews
Most Republicans Aren’t Keen on Extending Obamacare Subsidies
For weeks now, Democrats have been demanding that Republicans negotiate an extension of expiring COVID-19-era premium health care tax credits in exchange for their votes… Read More
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Left-Wing Groups Warn Democrats About Potential House Race Losses
Left-wing organizations are sounding the alarm that Democrats could lose as many as 19 congressional seats in the near future if the Supreme Court decides… Read More
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Democrats Are Putting Shutdown Politics Ahead of Essential Federal Workers, Johnson Says
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., on Wednesday denounced Democrats for what he called putting politics ahead of the well-being of essential federal employees, who are… Read More
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Thanks for the HELP: Sen. Cassidy Hails Key Senate Confirmations
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Amid the partisan gridlock of a government shutdown, the Senate confirmed 107 of President Donald Trump’s nominees this week, many of… Read More
Health CareNews
Americans Want COVID-19-Era Policies to Sunset, Poll Finds
A week into the federal government shutdown, Senate Democrats are demanding the extension of expiring enhanced health care premium tax credits, claiming the credits, enhanced… Read More
PoliticsNews
Johnson Calls on Democrats to ‘Do the Right Thing’ on Shutdown
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, at a press conference on Tuesday, decried Senate Democrats’ refusal to vote to end the government shutdown. “We only… Read More
PoliticsAnalysis
Funding Crunch Threatens to Derail Dem Shutdown Strategy
Nearly a week into the federal government shutdown, Senate Democrats are still withholding their support for a short-term funding extension, but pressure to reopen the… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Disgraced Illinois Ex-Congressman Eyes Comeback Bid
Jesse Jackson Jr. will reportedly announce a run to reclaim his old congressional seat in Illinois after vacating it more than a decade ago following… Read More
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ON THE HUNT: Texas Rep. Shakes Up Senate Race
Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, entered the Lone Star State’s 2026 Senate GOP primary on Monday, altering the dynamics of Sen. John Cornyn’s reelection bid. The… Read More
PoliticsNews
Mike Johnson: Let’s Get Washington Working Again
Amid partisan gridlock in Congress that has shut the government down, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has closed the House of Representatives’ doors for… Read More
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Shutdown Exposes Democrats’ True Love: Illegal Aliens
It’s hard to believe, but true: Democrats love illegal aliens more than Big Government itself. The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives passed a “clean” continuing resolution on Sept…. Read More
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‘Turn the Lights Back On’: Johnson Blames Schumer for Prolonged Government Shutdown
A “red herring is a distraction,” and that’s exactly what the Democrats are doing right now with their arguments for keeping the government shut down,… Read More
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Senate in Stalemate as Republicans Call Dems’ Shutdown Demands a Nonstarter
And just like that, the federal government shutdown is set to go through the weekend and perhaps beyond, as partisan gridlock continues in the Senate…. Read More
