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Arrington Says the Clock Expired on Blocking Abortion Funding. Hawley Says Congress Has No Excuse.

House Republicans have been discussing reconciliation for months, with one consistent priority: reinstating the ban on federal funding for abortions....

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Harrigan Introduces GAP Act, Block Chinese Access of American Aviation

FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-N.C., is set to introduce a bill to block China from continuing to infiltrate American airspace and...

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House GOP Launches Reconciliation 3.0 to Advance SAVE Act, Fund Defense

House Republicans have released a budget resolution that aims to protect the nation and its elections. The nearly $100 billion budget resolution text...

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The Deal Ensuring Conservatives’ Border Security and SAVE America Act

In a deal to open the House Floor, conservatives have the chance to pass the SAVE America Act and codify President Donald Trump’s border policies,...

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Trump Endorses Anti-Pesticide MAHA Farmer in the Hawkeye State

The Make America Healthy Again agenda has made its way to the Hawkeye State, with President Donald Trump’s hearty approval. Zach Lahn, a first-time...

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Secret Camp David Summit Launches GOP’s Plan for Reconciliation 3.0

A select group of Republicans on the House Budget Committee were called to Camp David for a “hush-hush” Reconciliation 3.0 meeting with House...

13.07.2026 3

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Duffy Is Right to Focus on Delivering for Americans Instead of DEI

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is under attack by the Left for highlighting the contrast between the Trump administration and its predecessor...

12.07.2026 1

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Roy Urges Republicans to ‘Finish the Job’ Before 2027, Setting GOP Agenda

FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—While the Republican majority is only guaranteed for six more months, Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, is urging his GOP colleagues...

10.07.2026 1

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BREAKING: Graham Platner Withdraws From Maine Senate Race After Sexual Assault Allegations

Maine Democrat nominee for U.S. Senate Graham Platner has formally announced his withdrawal from the race following sexual assault allegations. On...

10.07.2026 1

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Zeldin Unveils EPA Plan to Save Truckers $12 Billion

American truckers are expected to save $12 billion thanks to the Environmental Protection Agency and Administrator Lee Zeldin rolling back Biden-era...

10.07.2026 4

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Platner Suspends Campaign, Threatens the Democratic Establishment

Accused rapist and Democratic Senate nominee for Maine, Graham Platner, suspended his campaign Wednesday night. While still denying sexual assault...

09.07.2026 4

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Maine Democrats Want Their Nominee Out. There’s Just One Problem.

The Maine Democratic Party is working “around the clock” to replace Graham Platner, but as the Democrat Senate nominee, he has leverage—and...

08.07.2026 2

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Democrats Follow Their Leader, Refusing Moral Clarity on Platner

Hours after Graham Platner, Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine, was accused of sexual assault, his party abandoned him. While Democrats claim...

07.07.2026 3

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Ex-Girlfriend Accuses Graham Platner of Sexual Assault

Graham Platner, Democrat nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine, has been accused of sexual assault by his ex-girlfriend. Platner has denied the...

06.07.2026 8

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The Abortion Misinformation Debate That Could Put Women at Risk

In a recent interview with Tara Palmeri, Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., was unexpectedly asked about the life-threatening ectopic pregnancy she experienced...

05.07.2026 7

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GOP Lawmakers Move to Scrap Federal Rule Critics Say Unfairly Targets Career Schools

FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Rep. Mark Harris, R-N.C., is set to introduce a bill to repeal a federal rule skewing higher education funding. Currently,...

02.07.2026 6

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BOOM: Duffy Announces Supersonic Flights Are Coming Soon

Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy announced on Tuesday afternoon that the Federal Aviation Administration is taking a “pivotal step” to make...

01.07.2026 7

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MAHA Pushes Glyphosate Ban as EPA Nears New Safety Review

The Environmental Protection Agency is on track to complete its draft risk assessment of glyphosate by the end of the year. Following the Supreme...

01.07.2026 5

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New Ad Targets Ossoff for Choosing Illegal Immigrants Over Working Families

FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Ahead of midterm elections that will determine which party controls the Senate, the National Republican Senatorial...

01.07.2026 6

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‘The House Is on Fire’: House Passes Online Protections to Shield Children from Porn

The House successfully passed their internet safety package for children while the Senate continues to stall. The Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act...

01.07.2026 8

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The Great American State Fair Goes MAHA?

The Great American State Fair kicked off “MAHA Monday” by spotlighting the Make America Healthy Again movement, featuring healthier food choices...

30.06.2026 4

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GOP Congresswoman Tells Naturalized Terrorists to GTFO of America

FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—In America, as a naturalized citizen, you can commit and be convicted of terrorist offenses and be allowed to stay in the...

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The GOP’s Last-Ditch Effort Behind Closed Doors of Reconciliation 3.0 Meeting

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson on Wednesday called the House Budget Committee to his office for an impromptu closed-door meeting to plan the...

24.06.2026 6

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GOP Preps for Trump Visit as Thune Emphasizes Defense Bill Over SAVE Act

Tomorrow, President Donald Trump will be at the Capitol speaking with senators about the SAVE America Act. When asked about the meeting’s...

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Pro-Life Doctors Urge FDA to Reinstate Abortion Pill Safeguards

FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Pro-life doctors are urging the Food and Drug Administration to reinstate abortion pill guardrails stripped during the...

23.06.2026 6

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For the Love of DEI, Virginia Democrats Inject Race Into Tourism

The Virginia House of Delegates just released its final draft of the 2026 budget. Buried in a civil war on data centers, lifting marijuana...

23.06.2026 10

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For the Love of DEI, Virginia Democrats Seek Anti-White Tourism

The Virginia House of Delegates just released its final draft of the 2026 budget. Buried in a civil war on data centers, lifting marijuana...

22.06.2026 10

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House Comes Together to Protect Americans from Parkinson’s Disease and China

Amid massive party infighting, the U.S. House of Representatives is coming together to put a bipartisan end to chemicals poisoning Americans with...

22.06.2026 6

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A Pride-Dominated Capital? That Era May Be Fading

June is widely referred to as Pride Month, a narrative heavily pushed by progressives and the Biden administration. But this year, June feels...

21.06.2026 4

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The Hearing No One Asked for—Democrats Begging Lake for Apologies

Though Jay Clayton did not get to appear for his confirmation hearing this week, former Arizona television news anchor Kari Lake did. Thursday, she...

18.06.2026 10

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Trump and SAVE America Act Continue to Divide Senate GOP

Senate Republicans are refusing to follow President Donald Trump’s demands to add the SAVE America Act to the time-sensitive Foreign Intelligence...

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Gov. Shapiro Abandoning 30,000 Children as PA Democrats Push to Strip School Choice

Pennsylvania Democrats rushed anti-school choice legislation Tuesday, bypassing regular order and sneaking up on Republicans. They aim to strip 30,000...

17.06.2026 10

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Thune: Intelligence Director Confirmation Could Break the FISA Deadlock

The United States has gone four days without congressional authorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Section 702, a key component of...

16.06.2026 10

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Will This Swing State Secure Their Elections Before 2028?

The Arizona state Legislature has advanced the Secure Elections Act, confirming it will appear on the November ballot to give voters the chance to...

16.06.2026 10

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Thousands Celebrate Trump’s Birthday with a Knockout on the White House Lawn

The White House hosted the Freedom 250 UFC fight Sunday night for a once-in-a-lifetime VIP presidential birthday party. The event brought 4,300 VIPs...

15.06.2026 10

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Data Center Civil War Leaves Virginia on the Verge of a Shutdown

Virginia is on the verge of its first shutdown in modern history, and it all comes down to data centers and Democratic Party infighting. Democrats...

14.06.2026 10

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Spy Power Extension Fails as Conservatives Demand Privacy Reforms

An American intelligence spying power is set to expire in mere hours, leaving the nation vulnerable. After the House failed to negotiate reforms and...

12.06.2026 9

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The Largest Investment to Combat Child Trafficking Becomes Law

Nearly 90,000 unidentified children facing sexual abuse will finally be helped thanks to House Republicans funding the largest investment to fight...

10.06.2026 7

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ICE OFFICIAL: The Department of Homeland Security Is Funded After Monthslong Debate

The House of Representatives passed the $70 billion party-line budget bill Republicans refer to as the “Secure America Act.” The Department of...

09.06.2026 8

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Can Republicans Pull Off One Last Big Bill Before August? Pfluger Says They Can

After nearly a year, House Republicans are finally gaining momentum on Reconciliation 3.0, an affordability, anti-fraud bill that has the potential to...

09.06.2026 8

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Roy Targets Washington’s ‘Entrenchment’ With No-Pay Term Limit Bill

Term limits have always been an issue members walk on eggshells around in the halls of Congress; however, once your term has an expiration date, it...

09.06.2026 7

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Alex Clark Issues GOP Warning: Ignore Us and You Lose

Once upon a time, Democrats owned health and wellness. But when they failed to deliver, they could no longer sit at the table. Conservatives figured...

08.06.2026 8

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Antifa Mob Gathers Outside TPUSA Event, Violence and Arrests Quickly Unfold

SAN ANTONIO—A violent Antifa protest erupted outside the Turning Point Women’s Leadership Summit in San Antonio, Texas on Saturday. After...

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‘We Refuse to Be Silenced’: Turning Point Event Continues After Bomb Threat

SAN ANTONIO—Despite a bomb threat, Turning Point USA is bringing together thousands of conservative women this weekend to hear from the movement’s...

05.06.2026 8

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A New Congressional Plan to Save $1.5 Trillion and End Abortion Funding

The Heritage Foundation released its version of Reconciliation 3.0, a new plan to end federal funding for abortion, combat fraud, and save America...

03.06.2026 9

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Meet the ‘Wicked Witch of Woke’ and the ‘Queen of DEI’ Looking to Take Key GOP Seats

Two progressive Midwest candidates are moving forward as the Democratic Party picks for the U.S. House of Representatives in Iowa. The women’s pasts...

03.06.2026 10

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Amid War in Iran and Funding Ukraine, Rubio Tells Congress the State Department Is ‘America First’

Secretary of State Marco Rubio appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday to testify about his 2027 “America First” State...

02.06.2026 9

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New Federal Plan Aims to Replace Synthetic Fabrics With American Cotton

The United States Department of Agriculture has launched the Great American Cotton Plan to support cotton farmers and protect Americans from...

01.06.2026 10

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Harris Sounds Alarm, Feds Launch Title IX Probe Into North Carolina Schools

FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—The Department of Education has launched an investigation into a North Carolina public school district as officials...

01.06.2026 10

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Republicans Warned About TikTok for Years—Now They’re Going Viral on It

GOP members in Congress are joining TikTok after years of speaking out against the app and are going viral. Following in the footsteps of Democrat...

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