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Big Government Can’t Solve Affordability Problems, Conservatives Warn
Summary OXON HILL, Md. — High prices are driven by the government and won’t be solved by incoming Democrat majorities in Congress, said conservative leaders. “It’s college textbooks. It’s higher education. It’s government healthcare. It’s the things that government is so intertwined with when you look at facets of the economy,” said Jonathan Williams, president… -
Libertarian and Conservative Debate Government’s Role in the Common Good
OXON HILL, Md.— A libertarian and a conservative agreed that government does not create the common good but split over how it should regulate pornography. In a debate at The Heritage Foundation’s conference The Forum, Randy Barnett, a libertarian constitutional law professor at Georgetown University Law Center, and Andrew Walker, a conservative dean of the… -
House Freedom Caucus Demands Long-Promised Conservative Reforms Before Dems Bring Chaos
Summary THE WASHINGTON STAND—House Freedom Caucus (HFC) members delivered three tough-minded messages during a Capitol Hill news conference Wednesday that was by turns somber about the midterm election disaster for Republicans and pugnaciously determined to spend every remaining moment of the 119th Congress enacting conservative reforms. The HFC is the tip of the conservative reform… -
Scott Jennings, Spencer Pratt Break Down GOP Midterm Losses
OXON HILL, Md.—Republicans lost the 2026 midterms because they failed to engage skeptical voters, said conservative commentator Scott Jennings and former Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt. “We lost because we’re just failing at competently explaining anything to anybody,” Jennings said on Wednesday at The Forum, The Heritage Foundation’s conference for conservatives. “We got out-argued… -
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Muslim Texas Democrat Files Bills Promoting Muslim Heritage, Halal School Meals
Just a week after a blue wave hit the Lone Star State, a Muslim state representative has filed multiple bills ahead of the 90th legislative session that would implement Islamic practices and holidays. Democrat state Rep. Suleman Lalani, an immigrant from Pakistan who represents Texas House District 76, which encompasses Fort Bend and Harris counties, filed several bills… -
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Victor Davis Hanson: Trump’s Economy Is on the Verge of a Major Boom
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’d like to talk very briefly about the current economy. We’re in a very Orwellian situation… -
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No ID to Vote, but ID for Creatine? California’s New Law Sparks Backlash
Summary California is taking a harsh stance on an unlikely subject: creatine. Creatine is a naturally occurring compound, commonly taken as a dietary supplement by athletes and gymgoers to improve performance during high-intensity exercise and to support muscle growth. Now, under Assembly Bill 2030, Californians under 18 will be prohibited from purchasing these muscle-building supplements… -
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Why Young People Are Turning to Socialism
OXON HILL, Md.—Young people are embracing socialism because they are drawn to candidates who offer concrete solutions, according to James Braid, former White House director of legislative affairs. “So, when you talk about like these people are revolting and embracing socialists, what they are revolting against is a system that they perceive,” he continued. “It… -
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How Trump Plans to Fight ‘Abusive’ Democrat Lawfare
White House counsel Will Scharf warned congressional Democrats that they are making “abusive and capricious threats” against the Trump administration that could trigger investigations. After winning control of the House and Senate, Democrats promised to generously issue subpoenas to administration officials. Scharf wrote to incoming House Oversight Chair Robert Garcia, D-Calif., warning that Democrats could… -
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DC Workers Pay for Ridiculous Amount of Porn on Job, GPS Data Suggests
Summary DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—People in Washington, D.C., consume pornography on OnlyFans at high rates during the workday, according to the CEO of OnlyFinder, Max Anderson, whose company published a report on OnlyFans spending. People in the nation’s capital spend more on OnlyFans content per capita than any of the 50 states in the U.S.,… -
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Conservative Movement Seeks Path Forward After November Drubbing
OXON HILL, Md.—The conservative movement must have a cohesive set of principles to build a coalition after President Donald Trump, said Ed Corrigan, president of the Conservative Partnership Institute. “It’s easy to generate principles. It’s much harder to figure out what combination of principles creates a palatable coalition,” Corrigan said Wednesday at The Forum, an… -
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Roberts Blames GOP Communication for Blue Wave, Calls Thune ‘Feckless’
Summary OXON HILL, Md.—Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts said Republicans share significant blame for heavy midterm losses, specifically referencing “the feckless [Senate Majority Leader] John Thune.” “There was a massive gap in communication between the policymakers of the party in power and the American people,” Roberts said Tuesday at The Forum, a Heritage event just… -
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Chip Roy Is ‘Pissed Off’ at the Republican Establishment
Summary Rep. Chip Roy, who is leaving Congress in December, pointed to corruption as a cause of GOP losses in the 2026 midterm elections. “I’m pissed off at a Republican establishment that embraced corrupt people at the top of the ticket too often,” the Texas Republican said Wednesday at The Forum, a conference for conservatives… -
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Victor Davis Hanson: Trump’s USDA Is Coming for SNAP Scammers—and Democrats Aren’t Happy
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: What’s your budget now, your total budget versus what it was? Were you able to not have any increases at… -
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Post-Trump GOP Needs Young Men, Heritage Panelists Say
OXON HILL, Md.—Republicans must win back young men and deliver on affordability if they hope to win in 2028, prominent conservative commentators said. “We are not going to be able to have a coalition that is dependent anymore on the idea that Donald Trump is on the ballot,” Ben Domenech, opinion editor of The Daily… -
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Florida AG Subpoenas DSA Over Alleged Funding From China and Cuba
Summary Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued a subpoena Tuesday to the Democratic Socialists of America over potential foreign contributions, including support from China and Cuba. “Floridians who give to organizations operating in our state have a right to know where that money comes from and how it is used,” Uthmeier declared in a statement… -
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McLaurin Says Georgia’s Divided Legislature Can Work Together
THE CENTER SQUARE—Democrats will hold a slight majority in the Georgia House of Representatives, and Republicans retained a slight majority in the Senate in last week’s election, but Lt. Gov.-elect Josh McLaurin tells The Center Square he thinks the two can work together. McLaurin, a Democrat, scored a double-digit win over Republican Greg Dolezal, 55.97%-44.03%,… -
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Roberts Urges Conservatives to Fight and Build After Democrats’ Midterm Sweep
OXON HILL, Md.—After Democrats swept the House and Senate last week, Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts told conservatives this is “no time for a circular firing squad.” Speaking at The Forum, a Heritage event just outside Washington, D.C., Roberts emphasized the importance of uniting to fight the policies of new Democrat leaders whose rhetoric has… -
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A ‘Love Letter’ to America Opens Today in Theaters
A new documentary is set to showcase America’s landscapes as a “love letter” to the country in its 250th anniversary year. The 40-minute film “America the Beautiful” premieres Nov. 11 across more than 70 theaters nationwide. Narrated by award-winning actor Kelsey Grammer, it shows America “from sea to shining sea” and traces the history… -
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The House Votes on Massie’s Articles of Impeachment
On Tuesday night, the House of Representatives voted to send Rep. Thomas Massie’s articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to committee, effectively killing the legislation. In a 211-204 vote, the articles of impeachment were sent to the Judiciary Committee. Republican leadership was able to rally members to show up and vote, while 11…