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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks at the Virginians for Fair Maps rally in Bridgewater, Va., on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Also on stage from left are Rep. John McGuire, R-Va., Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., Rep. Rob Wittman, R-Va., Rep. Ben Cline, R-Va., former Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, and former Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin.

Virginia GOP on the Front Lines to ‘Keep Fairness’ in House District Maps 

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Today, Virginians are flocking to the polls to vote on whether to amend the Virginia Constitution and let the state Legislature redraw the state’s congressional… Read More

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Former White House Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair and US Senator John Thune (R-SD) and former US Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), talk at the White House on July 18, 2025.

White House Ramps Up Midterm Plan With Official Closed-Door Strategy Meeting

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Top Republican political consultants are flying into Washington to meet with White House chief of staff Susie Wiles and President Donald Trump’s political operative James… Read More

 Health CareNews

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies during a hearing of the House Committee on Ways and Means on Capitol Hill on April 16, 2026.

RFK Jr. Defends HHS Agenda on Capitol Hill, Touts Early Wins and Future Reforms

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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared before Congress this week defending his department’s policy agenda. The secretary, who has been under… Read More

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Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-N.C., leaves a meeting on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

GOP Veteran Harrigan to Deliver Concealed-Carry Rights to Special Forces

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Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-N.C., is working to extend federal concealed-carry authority to elite military personnel—without adding any new rights or weakening preexisting firearm safeguards. “Federal… Read More

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Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

Gill Blasts Republicans Who Voted to Keep Protected Status for Haitians

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Ten House Republicans and one independent voted with Democrats on Thursday to allow more than 350,000 Haitian immigrants to stay in the United States for… Read More

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House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Rep. Jason Smith (R-MO), U.S. First lady Melania Trump and Rep. Danny Davis (D-IL) preside over a roundtable discussion on foster care on April 15, 2026.

EXCLUSIVE: Daines Moves to Revamp Foster Care System

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FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., will introduce bipartisan legislation Thursday to codify key aspects of first lady Melania Trump’s “Fostering the Future”… Read More

 Economy News

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) speaks alongside House Republican leadership during a news conference on the steps of the U.S. Capitol on April 15, 2026.

GOP Looks to Expand Tax Relief, ‘Even Better’ Than ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’

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The GOP is keeping tax policy in the headlines with a successful Tax Day, as Americans can expect an average $3,000 refund. Members are now… Read More

 Economy News

President Donald Trump waves while standing with Sen. Ron Johnson.

Real Wage Growth and Bigger Refunds: GOP Touts ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ on Tax Day

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President Donald Trump and Republicans are hoping to cash in politically on the extra amount of cash in Americans’ wallets this Tax Day. Across the… Read More

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President Donald Trump and Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson attend the National Republican Congressional Committee's annual fundraising dinner March 25, 2026.

SCOOP: Trump and Johnson to Discuss Midterms at White House Following Record Fundraising Haul

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At a White House meeting on Tuesday, President Donald Trump, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, and North Carolina Rep. Richard Hudson, the National Republican… Read More

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NASA astronaut Victor Glover, Artemis II pilot is assisted off the flight deck after arriving aboard USS John P. Murtha Friday, April 10, 2026.

Artemis II Is Home Safe, But When Are We Landing on the Moon?

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The Artemis II crew is home safely after sending humans farther from Earth than ever before. The mission’s success was a critical step in NASA’s… Read More

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Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., questions Dr. Casey Means, nominee to be surgeon general.

Louisiana Senate Primary Tests Power of Trump Endorsement

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The three-way Louisiana GOP Senate primary is at a standstill. Even with President Donald Trump’s early endorsement, a runoff looks likely. The president passed over… Read More

 PoliticsNews

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger and former Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin before she is sworn in on January 17, 2026.

Spanberger Is ‘Taking Credit’ for Youngkin’s Economic Deals

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Virginia Democrat Gov. Abigail Spanberger is celebrating massive statewide investments and job growth in Virginia, but critics say the state’s former governor deserves the credit…. Read More

 SecuritySocietyNews

The Artemis II crew – (clockwise from left) Mission Specialist Christina Koch, Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen, Commander Reid Wiseman, and Pilot Victor Glover April 7, 2026.

Dangerous Test Still Ahead for Artemis II Crew

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The Artemis II crew are on their way home after completing a record-breaking mission around the moon, but their ship’s re-entry to Earth’s atmosphere will… Read More

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North Carolina U.S. Senate candidate, former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley speaks during an event with U.S. Vice President JD Vance March 13, 2026

GOP Announces a Historic Investment to Save the Senate Majority

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The Senate Leadership Fund, a conservative super PAC, announced it is investing $342 million across eight different 2026 Senate races. The massive advertisement buy, announced… Read More

  SocietyAnalysis

Chairman Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., speaks to the cameras as he arrives to a hearing.

‘Hollywood for Ugly People’ Finally Gets a Taste of Celebrity Treatment

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It’s often said that Washington, D.C., is Hollywood for ugly people. Well, Congress is finally getting the Hollywood treatment it has been longing for. While… Read More

 Health CareNews

U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) at the State of the Union Address in the U.S. Capitol Feb. 24, 2026.

A GOP Senator’s Fight for Life Continues on Capitol Hill

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Taxpayers’ money once spent on funding abortions could now be permanently safeguarded for pregnancy centers to support women and families. The federal government grants more… Read More

 Economy News

MARCH 31: NASA's 322-foot-tall Artemis II Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft.

LIFTOFF: Successful Artemis II Launch Sends Astronauts Into Deep Space

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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration successfully launched four astronauts into deep space for the first time in more than 50 years. Artemis II launched… Read More

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NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Artemis II commander, left, Victor Glover, Artemis II pilot, Christina Koch, Artemis II mission specialist, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, Artemis II mission specialist, right, stop for a group photograph as they visit NASA's Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft, on March 30, 2026 in Florida.

The Space Race Is Back: NASA Prepares for Liftoff of Deep Space Exploration Crew

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NASA is set to launch four astronauts on a 10-day mission into space. Artemis II will test NASA’s crew capabilities in deep space and gather… Read More

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Kevin Roberts, President of Heritage Action

EXCLUSIVE: Heritage Action Scorecard Reveals Which Lawmakers Are Fighting for Conservative Values

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FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Heritage Action has released its Heritage Action Scorecard, a database that puts members of Congress’ voting records up against conservative priorities…. Read More

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Rep. Ilhan Omar speaks onstage at No Kings Rally on March 28, 2026 in St. Paul, Minnesota.

White House Investigates Ilhan Omar Immigration Fraud

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Vice President JD Vance alleges that Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., committed immigration fraud. “Ilhan Omar definitely committed immigration fraud against the United States of America,”… Read More

 SocietyAnalysis

2026 Congressional Hockey Challenge Team Photo

Lawmakers and Lobbyists Drop the Gloves in Ice Hockey Thriller

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Washington, D.C., is used to power plays, but not the kind on display from lawmakers and lobbyists at the 2026 Congressional Hockey Challenge on Thursday… Read More

  SecurityNews

Container ships moored at Hamburg's Burchardtkai, March, 25.

House Passes Legislation to Combat Mexican Government’s Seizure of American-Owned Port

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The House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation to grant the president authority to limit U.S. port access for countries that have seized American property abroad. As Congress remains… Read More

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U.S. Senate Majority Leader Sen. John Thune (R-SD) (C) speaks as (L-R) Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR), Sen. James Lankford (R-OK), Senate Majority Whip Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) and Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) listen during a news briefing.

Republicans Divided on Budget Reconciliation Gamble for SAVE America Act

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Republicans are turning to budget reconciliation to pass the SAVE America Act into law, but some doubt the process will result in the election integrity… Read More

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(L/R) US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA), US President Donald Trump and NRCC chairman Richard Hudson speak as they attend the National Republican Congressional Committee fundraiser.

Trump Fuels House GOP’s Record Haul Ahead of Bruising Midterms

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The National Republican Congressional Committee brought in a record-breaking $37 million Wednesday night at its annual Washington, D.C., fundraising dinner. With the help of President Donald… Read More

 PoliticsNews

Voters fill out their ballots at a polling station in the Hillsboro Old Stone School on Nov. 04, 2025 in Hillsboro, Virginia.

EXCLUSIVE: Poll Finds Virginia Voters Reject Democrats’ Redistricting Push

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FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Democrats are attempting to redraw the Virginia congressional map to put four of the commonwealth’s five Republican-held seats in their hands. However, new polling finds that… Read More

 Economy News

Colin McDonald listens during opening remarks at a Senate Judiciary Committee nomination hearing on Capitol Hill on February 25, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Vance Anti-Fraud Effort Adds Major Enforcer

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The Senate confirmed an experienced federal prosecutor, Colin McDonald, Tuesday afternoon to act as the Justice Department’s anti-fraud division lead. In a party-line vote, McDonald was confirmed 52-47 to be the first assistant attorney… Read More

 Energy News

U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) arrives at the Capitol to be confirmed to lead DHS on March 23, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Oklahoma Governor Reveals Markwayne Mullin Senate Replacement

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Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has announced that Alan Armstrong, an energy executive, will fill the vacant Senate seat left by Markwayne Mullin until the end of… Read More

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MARCH 23: U.S. President Donald Trump (R), joined by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, speaks during a Memphis Safe Task Force roundtable on March 23, 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee.

Trump Tells Senators to Pass the SAVE America Act ‘for Jesus’ 

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With Congress’ spring break scheduled to start this week, President Donald Trump is demanding that the Senate stay in Washington, D.C., to pass the SAVE America… Read More

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Guard Chase Johnston #99 of the High Point Panthers waves to the crowd after the High Point Panthers upset the Wisconsin Badgers in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on March 19, 2026.

Madness on the Hill: Lawmakers Share March Madness Brackets

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As if Capitol Hill needed any more madness, the NCAA backetball tournament is upon us. While lawmakers consider the SAVE America Act, seek an end… Read More

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Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., talks with reporters after a vote on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

Talking, Nuking, or Voting on the Filibuster: Where Does GOP Senate Infighting Go From Here?

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The SAVE America Act has split the Senate GOP on the filibuster. As the election integrity measure struggles through the Senate slog, one Republican senator… Read More



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