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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...

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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....

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Democrats Refused to Look Into Fauci, Now the DOJ Can

Dr. Anthony Fauci could now be charged by the Department of Justice for refusing to answer congressional questions regarding claims that he knowingly...

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Vance Asks Congress to Wage This Billion-Dollar Fight

Vice President JD Vance, leader of the White House’s Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, has uncovered $230 billion in fraud since January 2025. Now, he...

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SAVE America Is Heading in a ‘Very Favorable Direction’

Efforts to advance the SAVE America Act received a boost on Wednesday afternoon following what Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, described as a “very...

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White House Slams Dems for Voting Against Health Care Price Transparency Bill

House Energy and Commerce Committee Democrats voted against a provision of President Donald Trump’s health care plan requiring hospitals to...

03.08.2026 3

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Blanche Secures Deal With Skeptical GOP Senators, Confirmation Vote Set

Republican Sens. John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina have reached a deal with the Department of Justice, agreeing to advance acting...

03.08.2026 2

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Vance Announces Massive Fraud Crackdown at Historic Camp David Cabinet Meeting

At the first-ever live-streamed Cabinet meeting from Camp David, Vice President JD Vance, leader of the administration’s new anti-fraud task force,...

31.07.2026 4

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‘Democrats Want Illegal Aliens to Vote’: Cruz Pushes GOP to Pass SAVE America Act

Sen. Ted Cruz is calling for Senate Republicans to do “everything humanly possible to pass the SAVE America Act.” With only one week left, the...

30.07.2026 4

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SCOOP: Hawley Moves to Ban Federal Cash Prizes After Accusing Fauci of Profiting During Pandemic

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., is set to announce legislation to bar all federal employees from soliciting cash prizes while they are in office. The...

30.07.2026 3

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Trump Threatens to Pull Blanche Nomination

Amid weeks of Senate GOP fights to confirm Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump’s nomination for attorney general, Trump is now threatening to...

30.07.2026 3

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Fauci May Have Pleaded the 5th, but the GOP Won’t Stop Until It Has the Truth on COVID-19

Chairman Rand Paul, R-Ky., and the Senate Homeland Security Committee put Dr. Anthony Fauci on center stage Wednesday morning. Republican senators hit...

29.07.2026 3

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In Death, Lindsey Graham Still Shapes World Stage

World leaders gathered in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday to honor the life and legacy of Lindsey Graham. Memorials took place across the city throughout...

28.07.2026 4

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Democratic Socialists Reveal Their Plan to Reshape America

The Democratic Socialists of America are not hiding their plan to reshape America. On Sunday, their co-chair joined Fox News and openly confirmed that...

27.07.2026 4

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100 Days From Election Day, New Ad ‘Holds the Line’ Against Socialism

One hundred days away from the midterm elections, the National Republican Senatorial Committee is launching a new ad highlighting the rise of...

26.07.2026 5

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Congress Wants to Overturn This SCOTUS Ruling

Earlier this year, the Supreme Court protected pesticide companies, ruling that they are protected from liability even if they leave off a warning...

22.07.2026 5

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The House Bans Insider Trading and Passes Voter ID

Congress just passed two major Republican efforts in one bill. The Stop Insider Trading Act, meant to stop members of Congress from profiting from the...

22.07.2026 4

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Hegseth Urges Senate to Put American Troops First

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Tuesday defended America’s need for a $67 billion supplemental funding request, revealing that the conflict in Iran...

21.07.2026 5

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House Republicans Race to Pass SAVE America Act With One Week Left

House Speaker Mike Johnson and fellow Republicans are gearing up to vote on four major funding bills left undone until the last minute. The lawmakers...

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Ronny Jackson Targets Anti-Trust Proxy Giants Accused of Pushing ‘Woke DEI and Green New Scam’ Policies

FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Two private companies currently dominate more than 90% of the proxy advisory market, controlling significant influence...

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Hawley Investigates Meta’s Treatment of Whistleblower Who Alleged China Ties

FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., is calling out Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg for allegedly mistreating a whistleblower through...

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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,...

14.07.2026 7

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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...

14.07.2026 7

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 10

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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 10

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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 10

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 10

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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...

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