Politics
Mayra Flores: Hispanics share GOP values of God, family, hard workThe first Mexican-born congresswoman elected in U.S. history has a message for conservatives: Engage Hispanic citizens, who share many of the same core values. Mayra Flores, former representative… Read More
Government
Senate GOP advances Trump’s tax cuts, border security funding after marathon session(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Senate voted largely along party lines early Saturday morning to pass a budget blueprint encompassing many of President Donald Trump’s legislative priorities, including… Read More
Government
Pennsylvania Republican legislators introduce pro-family sales tax exemptions(The Center Square) – Legislators are considering another avenue to reduce the financial burden on Pennsylvania families. Rep. Joe Hogan, R-Penndel, recently announced a package of bills that… Read More
Politics
CNN poll finds Democratic Party’s approval rating at record low(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Democratic Party has dropped to a new record low among Americans, reaching only a 29% favorability rating, according to a CNN poll conducted… Read More
Government
Abbott, Burrows promote bill to create Texas’ first Education Savings Account program(The Center Square) – Gov. Greg Abbott and Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows, both Republicans, promoted a bill Tuesday that would create the state’s first Education Savings Account program. Read More
Courts
GOP lawmakers file SCOTUS brief supporting parents’ lawsuit against schools forcing gender ideology on kids(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Dozens of congressional Republicans will file an amicus brief to the Supreme Court Tuesday morning in support of parents’ constitutional rights to opt their children… Read More
Public Education
Idaho and Wyoming designate millions for expanding school choice(The Daily Signal) – Support for greater educational freedom is moving west as lawmakers in Idaho and Wyoming increase funding for school choice, including designating funding for pre-K education. … Read More
Politics
Capitol Hill reacts to Trump speech: Bouquets from Republicans, brickbats from Democrats(The Daily Signal) – President Donald Trump’s speech before Congress drew strong reactions from Republicans and Democrats alike, with Republicans praising it as an impressive presentation of his agenda,… Read More
Government
Iowa governor signs bill removing ‘gender identity’ as protected class under Civil Rights ActIowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a measure Friday that removes gender identity from protection under the state’s Civil Rights Act. The measure makes Iowa the first state to… Read More
Government
Republicans, Speaker Johnson advance House budget resolution(Daily Caller News Foundation) – House Republicans advanced a budget resolution Tuesday evening 217 to 215, clearing the first step to enacting President Donald Trump’s first-year legislative agenda. Read More
Government
Republicans look to redirect global AIDS relief funding diverted by Biden to support abortion promotion(The Daily Signal) – The President’s Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief is supposed to be a major lifesaving program from the United States to the world. Under then-President Joe… Read More
Government
Republicans take aim at taxpayer-funded union activity(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa and Republican Rep. Scott Perry of Pennsylvania introduced legislation Tuesday to force government unions to reimburse the government… Read More
Culture
The more Democrats go to church, the more they look like Republicans, study shows(The Daily Signal) – The more often Americans attend virtually any Christian denomination, as well as Jewish services, the more likely they are to adopt conservative political views, according to… Read More
Public Education
North Dakota governor calls for universal school choice in budget addressNorth Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has called for universal school choice in his budget address Wednesday, meaning the Peace Garden State could finally enter the school choice realm. Read More
Government
NC Legislature passes ‘common sense’ override to ban sanctuary cities for illegal immigrantsFirst it was school choice, and now it’s sanctuary cities. Twice this week, Republicans in North Carolina’s Legislature used their supermajorities to override Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper’s… Read More
2024 election
US youth join Europeans in rightward shift(The Center Square) – The youth vote has been a liability for the Republican Party since 2008. But on Election Day, President-elect Donald Trump made the largest gains… Read More
Federal government
Republicans on track to control all three branches of government(The Center Square) – Republicans are on track to control all three branches of government for the first time since former President Donald Trump took the nation by surprise… Read More
Elections
Republicans sue Whitmer, Benson over voter registration agencies(The Center Square) – Michigan’s Democrat governor, secretary of state and three other officials are facing a lawsuit filed by the Trump campaign this week over granting some government… Read More
Government
Illinois legislators: Proposed race-based funding formula for universities could violate civil rights(The Center Square) – Illinois Senate Republicans are urging for a subject matter hearing on Illinois’ ambitious plan for higher education funding, a plan that… Read More
Biden administration
GOP on Mayorkas impeachment outcome: Biden cabinet given ‘blank slate’ to ignore law(The Center Square) – Senate Republicans blasted their Democratic colleagues Wednesday for blocking the U.S. Senate from holding an impeachment trial of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas,… Read More