Sen. Josh Hawley introduced new legislation Wednesday calling on Congress to stand up against chemical abortion.  Pro-life advocates, spiritual leaders, lawyers, and women who took abortion pills gathered to share their testimonies on Capitol Hill at a press conference introducing the legislation.  “We are here today to issue a call to action, to call on the United States Congress to stand up and to protect the innocent unborn, to protect the health and safety of women whose lives are endangered by the chemical abortion drug known as mifepristone,” the Missouri Republican senator announced.   Hawley said the bill, titled the Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act, will withdraw the FDA’s approval of mifepristone, prohibit the drug’s manufacture or label as a pregnancy termination under the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and allow women harmed by the pill to sue manufacturers for damages.  It will not affect the drug’s use for other treatments like for Cushing Syndrome.   BREAKINGSenator Josh Hawley has introduced legislation to BAN the abortion pill.This drug has killed millions of preborn babies.1 in 10 women experience serious adverse effects as a result of using this pill.This drug is dangerous.It's time to remove it from the market.… pic.twitter.com/fLPXBJztvn— Live Action (@LiveAction) March 11, 2026 Hawley noted that the producer and distributor of mifepristone is a foreign corporation, Danco Laboratories. The pharmaceutical producer, based in the Cayman Islands, imports the medication from Spain and China, then sends it to the United States.   “We’re also here to call on Congress to stand up to the greedy foreign corporations who are making billions of dollars in profits by endangering women’s health and shipping to them a drug that they know is dangerous, that they know will cause the most devastating health effects, and they do it anyway, because profit for them comes before people,” Hawley said. “It’s time for Congress to take action.”   Speakers at the event highlighted the danger of the drug. “A major study of 875,000 mifepristone prescriptions drawn from insurance claim data was published showing that in fully 11% of cases, women who take the drug mifepristone for use in an abortion experience a serious adverse health event,” said Hawley. Hawley acknowledged that the legislation will be difficult to pass through the Senate. “My view is, I’m going to work with my colleagues. My hope is to get 60 votes. I know it will take persuading people, moving hearts and minds, but that’s what we’re here to do. That’s the mission that we are embarking upon.”   HawleyBillDownload Hawley’s bill has a House companion, sponsored by Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn.   “As a pharmacist, I believe every drug approved in the United States must meet the highest standards of safety, transparency, and medical oversight,” Harshbarger said.   “The FDA under previous administrations has steadily dismantled critical safety safeguards surrounding the abortion drug mifepristone—removing in-person dispensing requirements, allowing the drug to be shipped through the mail, and limiting adverse-event reporting so that most serious complications are no longer tracked,” she continued. “Evidence now suggests that the real-world risks to women are far greater than the federal government has acknowledged.”  A foreign company—Danco Laboratories—has made so much money selling Mifepristone, "it is the only drug they make." @hawleymoAnd they falsely state the risks to women. It's "22X higher" than what is on the label."It is time for Congress to do something about this racket." pic.twitter.com/G0jctKrVjv— Family Research Council (@FRCdc) March 11, 2026 The post GOP Senator Fights for Life on Capitol Hill  appeared first on The Daily Signal.

President Donald Trump addressed affordability and lowering drug prices while also giving updates on Operation Epic Fury, as he visited a plant in a Cincinnati suburb on Wednesday. The president called the military’s efforts in Iran “unbelievable” and noted they are “way ahead of schedule” in the operation. The United States, as well as “the rest of the world,” had to “suffer 47 bad years” under the regime, he said. “Let’s see what happens to them,” Trump added of the new Iranian leadership. When it comes to the effects of the conflict, Trump also noted the market is doing well and was hit “probably a little bit less” than he thought. He sought to reassure Americans that prices are coming down “very substantially” and that the price of oil will decrease as well. President Trump delivers an update on Operation Epic Fury at the Thermo Fisher Scientific facility in Cincinnati. ?? pic.twitter.com/LV6fWArq8w— The White House (@WhiteHouse) March 11, 2026 The president described the situation in Iran multiple times as an “excursion.” When pressed for clarity by Fox News’ Peter Doocy on whether the operation is a war or an excursion, Trump explained that it’s both. “It’s an excursion that will keep us out of a war,” Trump said, adding that “for [Iran] it’s a war, for us it turned out to be easier than we thought.” The president also likened the strikes against Iranian leadership to blowing up drug boats, though he noted such operations are “easier” on land than water. .@POTUS on Iran: "For them, it's a war. For us, it's turned out to be easier than we thought… They had thousands of missiles — seven, eight thousand missiles. We got many of them before they got to launch… we're knocking out the drone plants." pic.twitter.com/RsNIPcwXiT— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) March 11, 2026 As Trump toured a drug development and manufacturing plant for Thermo Fisher Scientific, he was joined by Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Dr. Mehmet Oz. He brought up the Most Favored Nation drug pricing status that Trump secured. Trump explained he used the threat of “very substantial” tariffs to get other countries on board, with the United States now being tied for the lowest drug prices. “I guess other administrations tried. They’re not that competent. Or they didn’t try at all,” Trump said. .@POTUS on securing Most Favored Nation drug pricing: "We went from the highest in the world to the lowest in the world… nobody can believe it all happened. I guess other administrations tried, but they're not that competent — or they didn't try at all." pic.twitter.com/DtADiM9CFj— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) March 11, 2026 The region is represented by Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, who is running in a closely-watched race in the 2026 midterms. Landsman posted to X an open letter he authored before Trump’s visit about the “relief” that Ohio families need. “We are decent, hardworking people who care about one another. We don’t like the chaos. We hate the corruption in Washington. We don’t like the cruelty,” he wrote in the open letter published on Cincinnati.com. The president addressed drug prices during his State of the Union last month, mentioning Trump Rx, a direct-to-consumer drug site. Trump also appeared in Hebron, Kentucky, with a message on affordability. The district is represented by Republican Rep. Thomas Massie, who is facing a Trump-endorsed primary challenger, Ed Gallrein. “We are decent, hardworking people who care about one another. We don’t like the chaos. We hate the corruption in Washington. We don’t like the cruelty.”My open letter to President Trump. ??https://t.co/jiNciDZaog— Congressman Greg Landsman (@RepGregLandsman) March 11, 2026 The post Trump Touts ‘Unbelievable’ Efforts in Iran and Lowering Drug Prices at Home appeared first on The Daily Signal.

On Tuesday, term-limited Gov. Mike DeWine gave his last State of the State address, calling to mind his role as a “servant” to Ohioans. The Republican governor often brought up the well-being of children in his remarks, highlighting efforts to implement the science of reading in schools, banning cellphones in classrooms, and reaching the lowest infant mortality rate in 20 years. Planting Trees DeWine referenced planting trees and the accomplishments they symbolize. “We have planted the seeds, we are about to see the results,” the governor mentioned as he shared examples. In my first Inaugural Address, I talked about how my grandfather planted trees late in his life, knowing he would not live to see them grow big and tall. He planted them, nonetheless, because he believed in building a better world for generations to come.Over the last seven… pic.twitter.com/LAzsYNxvff— Governor Mike DeWine (@GovMikeDeWine) March 10, 2026 The governor touted a decrease in the number of children in the custody of the state, as well as increased graduation rates for foster youth and expanded access to mobile mental health services for children. In addition to his initiatives for children, DeWine highlighted other accomplishments, including balancing the budget and cutting taxes, increasing the state’s rainy day fund, a decrease in unintentional drug overdoses, securing more economic development, and investing in Ohio’s Appalachian counties. The Science of Reading Per a state mandate, future teachers are being trained exclusively in the science of reading. With Ohio having “the toughest law in the country,” DeWine touted how other states want to follow such a plan. DeWine brought up the science of reading first for a reason, crediting it with many success stories for students, including those with dyslexia. The governor announced further steps, directing the Department of Education and Workforce to create regional instructional implementation teams to help K-12 classrooms implement the method. There will also be coaches helping in poorly performing areas. Reading Initiatives and Dolly Parton Ohio first lady Fran DeWine “made it her mission” to get kids reading, the governor said, at the “most crucial time.” “Reading is the key to everything. So, it’s essential that children learn early about the importance of books and reading,” he stressed. It’s essential that children learn early about the importance of books and reading because reading is the key to everything! First Lady Fran DeWine has made it her mission to get books into the hands of Ohio’s youngest children by expanding @ImaginationOhio into every corner of… pic.twitter.com/sCbRf6R5pm— Governor Mike DeWine (@GovMikeDeWine) March 10, 2026 The Buckeye State holds a distinction as the only state where parents can enroll their children from birth in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. More than 37,000 Ohio newborns have been enrolled since the program began at hospitals last summer, according to the governor. Ohio children have the highest library enrollment in the country, with over 70% of households with children under the age of five receiving books. A Reprieve From ‘Excessive Screen Time’ DeWine also focused on the importance of children playing without the distraction of screens, lamenting that “excessive screen time is really a thief.” He also mentioned the state’s cellphone ban as an area of hope, urging schools to be “vigilant” in enforcing the law and in extending recess. DeWine called for parents to limit screen time, saying they have “a moral obligation” to do so. A child’s mental health is equally important to their physical health, and one of the most meaningful things we have done together is ban cell phones in our K-12 schools! But, what is happening to our young people today goes beyond phones in schools. It’s a larger issue about… pic.twitter.com/NfUpuqP6K9— Governor Mike DeWine (@GovMikeDeWine) March 10, 2026 Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel, who replaced now-Sen. Jon Husted, is credited with the “Team Tressel Fitness Challenge,” where over 390,000 students in 300 schools in Ohio participate. DeWine called on the state Legislature to make it more permanent. “It’s about confidence, encouragement, and learning what we can all accomplish together more than we could ever do alone,” DeWine said to describe the challenge. The Importance of Eye Exams and Glasses The governor referenced reading not only as an accomplishment, but also as a target for further growth. He noted only one in four students who need the full eye exam and glasses actually receive them. “No child should ever be scared to read because they can’t see the words on the page,” DeWine insisted, mentioning an example of a second-grade student who said she “felt very confused” and “was scared” before wearing glasses. He superintendents to make use of free help from the state. Hope for the Future DeWine said children create hope for the state. Because of a new governor’s merit scholarship, DeWine touted that 85% of Ohio’s top students are remaining in the state for college. The governor argued that this is “increasing the chances they will get a job in Ohio and stay in Ohio.” The post Mike DeWine Gives Last State of the State as Ohio’s Governor appeared first on The Daily Signal.

Polls show that the divide within the Make America Great Again movement over President Donald Trump’s operation in Iran may be exaggerated. An NBC poll showed that 90% of self-identified “MAGA Republicans” support Operation Epic Fury, with just 5% saying they disagree with the strikes. Seventy-seven percent of Republicans support the operation, while Republicans who don’t see themselves as part of the MAGA movement are split, with just with 54% supporting the strikes, according to the March 4 poll. “Killing terrorists and decimating the Iranian regime’s military capabilities is a good thing for America,” White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers said in a statement to The Daily Signal. “President Trump is doing what many of his predecessors lacked the courage to do by neutralizing the real threat of the Iranian regime to keep the American people safe.” “Operation Epic Fury has been extraordinarily successful thus far and is moving forward ahead of schedule,” she added. CNN found that 77% of Republicans approve of the strikes. MAGA Republicans are more likely than non-MAGA Republicans by a 30-point margin to say they strongly approve of the decision to take military action, according to the March 2 poll. They are also more likely, by a 34-point margin, to say the operation will reduce the threat Iran poses to the U.S., and more likely by a 50-point margin to say they have a great deal of trust in Trump to make the right decisions about U.S. use of force in Iran. A YouGov poll published on March 2 found that 85% of MAGA Republicans support Trump’s effort to destroy Iran’s nuclear capabilities. Nearly two-thirds of Republicans who identify with the MAGA movement, 65%, strongly approve of the attacks. This is compared to only 27% of non-MAGA Republicans. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed the so-called MAGA divide at the March 6 press briefing, saying that “X is not real life,” and “there’s nothing more America First than taking out terrorists who have maimed or killed our own servicemen and women, who chant death to America, and who pose a threat to the homeland.” The post Polls Show ‘MAGA Split’ on Iran May Be Inflated appeared first on The Daily Signal.

It has been 12 days since the United States and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran, and President Donald Trump is demanding “unconditional surrender,” but the Iranian regime is “digging in” for a protracted conflict. “The Islamic regime is digging in for a war of attrition,” Gregg Roman, executive director of the Middle East Forum, told The Daily Signal Wednesday. The regime, now under the leadership of radical Islamic hardliner Mojtaba Khamenei, wants to survive with a “functioning security architecture, not even civil architecture,” Roman said. “They don’t care if they can feed their people. They just care if they have the weapons to be able to fend off or at least survive long enough to make the price for trying to take them out high enough” so that the U.S. and Israel stop the war, he added. While Iran might want to create a war of attrition, the Trump administration has repeatedly stressed it is not interested in a “forever war” scenario with Iran, and neither is Israel, according to Eylon Levy, former spokesman for the Israeli government. For 20 years, Israel had a “war of attrition with Hamas in Gaza,” he explained, and “that was a threat we tolerated until it exploded on Oct. 7.” He told The Daily Signal Israel is not interested in another “war of attrition” with Iran. Hamas killed 1,200 people in Israel and took another 251 hostages during the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attacks. Iran still has the capability to launch drones, but the U.S. has eliminated a significant amount of Iran’s missile launchers, so while Iran can remain a “nuisance,” it is likely not “thinking strategically at all,” said Victoria Coates, a former deputy national security adviser to President Donald Trump. “I think they are in utter disarray,” Coates, who now serves as vice president of the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation, said of the Iranian regime. “The leadership is completely incapacitated,” she said. “It’s possible the new supreme leader doesn’t even know that he’s supreme leader, he’s so severely injured and nobody else would take the job.” The regime chose Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, to be the new leader of Iran, Reuters reported on Thursday, citing Israeli intelligence that Khamenei was “lightly wounded” in the joint Israeli-U.S. strikes.  Despite the “disarray” the regime finds itself in today, it is still managing to extract a price on the U.S. and U.S. allies in the region. Drones Iran is firing fewer missiles and the regime has been weakened following more than 5,500 U.S. strikes, but Iran is inflicting a cost on the U.S. and Israel, Janatan Sayeh, a research analyst focused on Iran at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, explained. Iran is firing “cheap” drones at Israel and U.S. allies in the region, and expensive Patriot missiles are being used to intercept these drones, which bears “a very heavy cost on us, and our allies,” Sayeh said. “So by launching all these cheaper materials against us and the U.S. intercepting [them] with more expensive equipment, that does create a war of attrition,” he said. Strait of Hormuz A central “cost” Iran has been able to leverage against the U.S. is the security of the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping lane. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say they will not allow “export of a single liter of oil” through the passage. Oil topped $100 a barrel early this week, causing gas prices to jump above $3.50 a gallon, up from $3.20 a gallon a week ago. Oil prices came down after Trump indicated the war might be coming to an end, but on Wednesday, a spokesperson for Iran’s military command threatened that oil prices would rise to “$200 a barrel.” The Gulf Arab states targeted by Iran, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates, “need to step up,” Roman said, and “mitigate any efforts by the [Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps] and its navy to close off the Strait of Hormuz.” The U.S. has struck more than 60 Iranian ships since Operation Epic Fury began on Feb. 28, according to U.S. Central Command. Iran’s threats to attack ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz “underscore the importance of America destroying the Iranian Navy,” Levy said. “A regime that is willing and eager to inflict such economic damage on the whole world cannot be allowed to possess the warships and speedboats with which they can hold the whole world to ransom,” Levy said. If Iran maintains the ability to “block the Strait of Hormuz whenever they want,” Levy argues, “they won’t hesitate to do it because they’re nuts, and that’s why Trump is saying this needs to end with unconditional surrender, and/or Iran not having an ability to wage war anymore.” Coates estimated that “Iran has weeks, not months” left before it is no longer able to continue the fight. The post Iran Might Want a ‘War of Attrition,’ but Can It Achieve It? appeared first on The Daily Signal.