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Trump opposed placing guardrails on AI amid tech industry’s fears. Here’s what lawmakers had to say

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Lawmakers had mixed reactions to President Donald Trump Monday after he opposed placing guardrails on artificial intelligence (AI), with some agreeing that the U.S. Read More

September 15, 2026
Politics
Mitch McConnell’s staff won’t disclose if senator will return after recess

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Republican Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell’s staff would not tell the Daily Caller News Foundation Thursday whether the senator would return after the August recess. Read More

September 11, 2026
Politics
Trump set to use $400 million war chest to secure Republican majority

(The Daily Signal) – President Donald Trump officially announced his plans to spend in the midterm elections to ensure Republicans hold and grow their majority in Congress this November. Read More

September 4, 2026
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Government
In death, Lindsey Graham still shapes world stage

(The Daily Signal) – World leaders gathered in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday to honor the life and legacy of Lindsey Graham. Memorials took place across… Read More

July 29, 2026
Government
Trump, 3 GOP senators call on John Thune to keep senate open until SAVE Act is passed

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – President Donald Trump and three Republicans senators called on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to cancel the chamber’s summer recess until the Safeguard America… Read More

July 27, 2026
Government
Defense package including legislation to protect kids online stalls in Senate 

The National Defense Authorization Act now includes a measure to combat online child sex abuse material, proposed by Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, but Democrats refused to advance the act… Read More

July 16, 2026
Government
GOP preps for Trump visit as Thune emphasizes defense bill over SAVE Act

(The Daily Signal) – President Donald Trump will be at the Capitol speaking with senators about the SAVE America Act Wednesday. When asked about the meeting’s priorities,… Read More

June 24, 2026
Government
‘This is a crisis’: Hawley urges immediate gas tax pause, dismisses highway fund concerns 

Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley is urging Congress to suspend the federal gas tax as the U.S.-Iran conflict passes the 100-day mark and prices continue pinching American consumers at… Read More

June 10, 2026
Politics
Republican bills on women’s rights, spaces stalled

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Republican lawmakers expressed frustration over their failed attempts to pass any standalone transgender-related bills into law with the midterm elections looming. Lawmakers have… Read More

June 3, 2026
Government
US House passes bill on housing affordability

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The House overwhelmingly passed a housing affordability bill Wednesday that would limit major investors from purchasing single-family homes while allowing them to build additional… Read More

May 22, 2026
Government
Trump turns up heat on John Thune, demands Senate Leader fire Parliamentarian

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – President Donald Trump ramped up pressure Wednesday on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to fire Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough. MacDonough serves as a… Read More

May 21, 2026
Culture
Parents group vows to ‘hold Congress accountable’ if it can’t deliver medical price transparency

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A parental rights group vowed to “hold Congress accountable” if it continued its “lack of action” on health care price transparency, in a Thursday… Read More

March 20, 2026
Politics
Schmitt leads charge to pack SAVE America Act with conservative wins

(The Daily Signal) – Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., is leading the Senate effort to amend the SAVE America Act to include a suite of “80-20 issue policies” as pressure… Read More

March 19, 2026
Politics
John Thune asked why GOP lacks 51 votes for talking filibuster on SAVE Act

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Republican Senate Majority Leader John Thune on Tuesday gave reasons why he thinks the GOP lacks the 51 votes needed to pursue a talking… Read More

March 18, 2026
Government
House Republicans push to pass more of Trump’s agenda in reconciliation 2.0

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Over a dozen House Republicans are banding together to urge the party to pass a second sweeping reconciliation bill to further codify President Donald… Read More

March 13, 2026
Government
‘Show vote’: Conservatives outraged at Thune’s decision to vote on SAVE America Act without talking filibuster

(The Daily Signal) – A source familiar with the matter has confirmed to The Daily Signal that Senate Majority Leader John Thune will bring the SAVE America Act to… Read More

March 11, 2026
Politics
Trump makes SAVE America Act ultimatum

(The Center Square) – Pressure from the Trump administration is mounting on Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., to revive old filibuster rules and ensure the passage of Republicans’… Read More

March 10, 2026
Government
‘Huge deal’: Thune pledges election security vote in Senate

(The Daily Signal) – Some Senate Republicans supported Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s promise to hold a vote on an amended election security bill. Thune, R-S.D.,… Read More

January 30, 2026
Government
Dems block bill to help pregnant women on college campuses despite it not once mentioning abortion

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Senate Democrats blocked pro-life legislation Tuesday that would require colleges to provide resources and accommodations to pregnant students in a party-line vote of 47-45,… Read More

January 29, 2026
Politics
Republicans, Trump ‘very concerned’ about Obamacare deal funding abortion, senator says

(The Daily Signal) – As pro-lifers vigilantly track if the Trump administration’s deal to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies will include abortion funding, a top… Read More

November 18, 2025