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EPA Poised to Undo Obama’s Federal Power Grab
A highly controversial rule from the Obama administration may finally be on its way out. On Tuesday, the Environmental Protection Agency announced that it is going… Read More
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Were Confederate Generals Traitors?
My “Rewriting American History” column of a fortnight ago, about the dismantling of Confederate monuments, generated considerable mail. Some argued there should not be statues… Read More
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It’s Time to Pull the Plug on August Recess
The United States Senate has just 35 working days until the end of the fiscal year on Sept. 30, and that’s assuming Mondays and Fridays… Read More
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Congress’ Inaction on Trump’s Agenda Costs America Nearly 1,000 Jobs Per Day
“Drain the swamp!” It was the battle cry of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. Many Republican members of Congress echoed that call as well, riding it to victory—and control… Read More
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If Congress Is Serious About Tax Reform, It Should Stop Passing Bills Like This
House Speaker Paul Ryan doubled down earlier this month on getting tax reform done by the end of the year. He said he hopes to… Read More
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Kellyanne Conway Explains Why Conservative Women Need to Speak Up
White House senior adviser Kellyanne Conway spoke to The Daily Signal’s Genevieve Wood on Friday. Here’s a transcript of their conversation. Wood: Hi everyone, I… Read More
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Trump Nominee Not Hindered by Bernie Sanders’ Religious Litmus Test
No thanks to Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., President Donald Trump’s pick for the Office of Management and Budget is one step closer to his new… Read More
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Feminist Academic Bemoans State of Journalism, Says ‘It’s Obscene’
Renowned feminist academic Camille Paglia did not shy away from criticizing the mainstream media and the Democratic Party on Sean Hannity’s radio show Tuesday, calling… Read More
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Homeland Security: Russia Targeted 21 States in 2016, Changed No Votes
Russians hacked or attempted to hack into election systems in 21 states, Department of Homeland Security officials confirmed to a Senate panel Wednesday, but stressed… Read More
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The Left Spent at Least $32 Million on 4 Special Elections. And They Still Lost All of Them.
Sometimes, politics boils down to narratives. This was the case in Tuesday’s special election in Georgia, where Republican Karen Handel defeated Democrat Jon Ossoff to… Read More
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Gingrich on Russian Investigation: ‘The Fix Is In’
Former Republican House Speaker Newt Gingrich is deeply concerned about Robert Mueller’s ability to lead a nonpartisan, unbiased investigation, he said in an exclusive interview… Read More
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Heavily Funded Democrat Falls Short as Georgia House Seat Stays Republican
Republican Karen Handel soundly defeated Democrat Jon Ossoff in Tuesday’s closely watched, historically expensive race for the congressional seat once held by GOP superstar Newt… Read More
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Ryan Shares Vision for Tax Reform, Pledges Action in 2017
House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., promised that “transformational” tax reform will be accomplished in 2017 during an address Tuesday. “Once in a generation or so,… Read More
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White House Pushes Trump Priorities Before Congressional Recess
As some Republicans in Congress are calling on leadership to allow the legislative branch to work through the August recess, the White House touted President… Read More
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Liberals Mock Trump for Taking Pride in the Panama Canal
It seems that the left will attack President Donald Trump’s comments on history merely because he’s the one saying it. In a meeting with Panama’s… Read More
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Contrary to Media Reports, Criminal Justice Reform Is Anything but Dead
In 1897, an infamous New York Journal article pronounced the death of Mark Twain. Upon hearing the report, Twain, still alive and kicking, quipped, “The… Read More
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If a Trump Supporter Had Shot a Democrat
What would have happened if a Trump supporter had shot a Democratic congressman and other Democratic Washington officials? The answer is obvious. The New York… Read More
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‘The Oversight Man’ Explains Why Washington Doesn’t Change
Just a couple of months ago, investigative journalist Sharyl Attkisson profiled Rep. Jason Chaffetz, the Republican chairman of the powerful House Oversight and Government Reform… Read More
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Why Conservatives Put Trust in Trey Gowdy as House’s Corruption Fighter
Conservative leaders say they’re confident the new chairman of a House of Representatives panel that targets corruption will dedicate himself to reviewing executive branch actions,… Read More
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Trump’s Airport Reform Could Lead to Lower Ticket Prices
President Donald Trump has announced plans to privatize the United State’s air traffic control system, which he said could lead to lower ticket prices. “We… Read More
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The Shameful Response of the Left to Attempted GOP Massacre
Maybe I’m just too naïve. I’d expected that liberals would eventually turn to talk of gun control after Wednesday’s violent, horrible shooting targeting GOP lawmakers. This… Read More
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Why the Outrage About Losing ‘Internet Privacy’ Is Bogus
We live in an era of outrage. Sometimes that outrage is justified, but more often, outrage is a tactic—a manipulative spin that is borne more… Read More
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Exposing the EPA’s Gold King Mine Cover-Up
Does the Environmental Protection Agency care more about its image than it does about the environment? Its behavior in response to the massive 2015 Gold… Read More
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Results of Virginia’s Primary Hint at Future for Trump, Sanders Movements
In one of the first major primary races after the 2016 presidential election, a Republican candidate for governor who campaigned on a pro-Trump platform nearly… Read More
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Trump, Ryan Emphasize Importance of Unity After Shooting of House Majority Whip Steve Scalise
President Donald Trump called for unity after House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., was shot and wounded Wednesday morning when a man opened fire at… Read More
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House GOP Whip Steve Scalise Shot at Congressional Baseball Practice
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., was shot and wounded early Wednesday in Alexandria, Virginia, when a man opened fire at Republican lawmakers and staff… Read More
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7 Takeaways From Jeff Sessions’ Senate Testimony on the Russia Probe
Attorney General Jeff Sessions, in testimony before a Senate committee, called it “an appalling and detestable lie” for Democrats to suggest he would collude with… Read More
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The Left Was Wrong: Trump Did Not Produce Anti-Semitic Hysteria
As I document in my book, “Still the Best Hope: Why the World Needs American Values to Triumph,” which is an explanation of Americanism, leftism,… Read More
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Sanders’ Religious Test Goes Against Founders’ Vision
What does a man’s theology have to do with the U.S. economy? A lot, if you’re Russell Vought. The respected economist, President Donald Trump’s pick… Read More
