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Bluey and Bannon Say Congress Needs to Balance the Budget
President of The Daily Signal Rob Bluey called on Republicans in Congress to massively reduce the national deficit, telling host Steve Bannon during a Tuesday appearance on “War Room,” “Think about how much more progress we…
Lessons to Learn From the Minnesota Fraud Scandal
I recall a saying from my youth that went, “Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.” This comes to mind reading reports of the mind-boggling welfare fraud megascandal that has been exposed in Minnesota. For…
Yes, Virginia. You Elected Santa Claus.
The late Rush Limbaugh posited in 2012 that it would be very difficult to win an election over Santa Claus. Meaning that someone who is just seen as bringing gifts will always be popular, and—with apologies to New York…
House Freedom Caucus Eyes Longer-Term Stopgap Spending Bill
House Freedom Caucus Chairman Rep. Andy Harris, R-Md., elaborated on the group’s support for a longer-term continuing resolution in an interview this week with The Daily Signal. The group had released a statement on Monday…
Senate Democrats Spurn Bill to Pay Essential Federal Employees
Senate Democrats have blocked paying essential federal workers as the government shutdown continues into its fourth week. In a vote of 54-to-45, a bill sponsored by Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., to pay essential federal workers,…
How Trump Changed Republicans’ Shutdown Game
There’s no end in sight for the current government shutdown, which entered its third week on Wednesday. While Democrats are clinging to their $1.5 trillion demands—and Republicans, for once, are refusing to capitulate—there…
Spanberger’s Voting Record Gives the Lie to ‘Moderate’ Claims
While Democrats describe their nominee for Virginia governor, Abigail Spanberger, as a moderate, she voted for a slate of unpopular leftist causes in Congress, from opposing voter ID requirements to amnesty for illegal…
Travelers Brace for Flight Delays Amid Government Shutdown
The federal government shutdown has entered its second week just in time for Columbus Day weekend, meaning that travelers can expect airport delays as the Federal Aviation Administration battles staffing shortages. Air…
Trump Cancels Budget Talks, Citing Dems’ ‘Ridiculous Demands’
President Donald Trump on Tuesday abruptly canceled a meeting with top congressional Democrats to discuss their budget demands, just a week before the deadline to fund the government and avert a shutdown. A shutdown could…
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