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The inaugural Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit held Tuesday at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), organized by Republican Sen. Dave McCormick, turned into a rousing success. An array of CEOs and local, state, and federal policymakers – including President Donald Trump – unveiled a bold plan Tuesday involving $92 billion in private sector investments at the […]

In the wake of North Carolina Republican Sen. Thom Tillis’ decision not to seek reelection in 2026, the GOP is holding out for a hero who can defend the Republican majority in the purple state. Rep. Mark Harris, R-N.C., told The Daily Signal Tuesday that a winning candidate in the Tarheel State must be honest and pro-Trump. “I think they just need to have the quality of being genuine. Telling people the facts, letting people understand what’s going on, making sure that they recognize that we believe in President Trump’s ‘America First’ agenda. And that wins in North Carolina,” he said. Tillis, who has been willing to work occasionally with Democrats and criticize fellow Republicans, announced June 29 he would not seek reelection next year after he voted against a motion to proceed with the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act, which passed anyway. His main concerns were over the bill’s restructuring of Medicaid, which he thinks could lead to excessive coverage losses. Shortly after Tillis’ ‘no’ vote, Trump threatened to recruit and support a GOP primary challenger against him. Republicans Need to Lean Into Trump’s ‘America First’ Agenda If They’re Going to Keep the Senate, Says @RepMarkHarrisNCAfter Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., announced that he would not seek a third term, Congressional Republicans have been weighing in on who should replace him. Rep.… pic.twitter.com/CYP8e7RuuA— The Daily Signal (@DailySignal) July 16, 2025 In Harris’ view, the proof of a pro-Trump candidate’s appeal in North Carolina can be found in the president’s year-after-year success there. “[Trump’s] won every time he’s run in that state, and I have no doubt that he’s going to play a major role,” Harris said of Trump.  He noted that Lara Trump, the president’s daughter-in law, who served as co-chairman of the Republican National Committee during the 2024 election and is now a Fox News show host, might be the right fit for North Carolina. “You’ve heard conversation about the possibility of his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, possibly running. I don’t know if that will be what ends up happening, but I will say there is a great love in North Carolina for Donald Trump, because he says what he means, and he means what he says. And I think we just need a candidate for U.S. Senate that’s going to do that same thing,” said Harris. President Trump has expressed some openness to the idea of his daughter-in-law, who currently resides in Florida, running for office in her home state. “Somebody who would really be great is Lara,” the president said shortly after Tillis’ announcement of his retirement plans. “She grew up there, but they live in Florida … . She did fantastically running the RNC … . I mean, that would always be my first choice, but she doesn’t live there now. But she’s there all the time.” ?BREAKING: President Trump urges Lara Trump to run for Senate in North Carolina to replace Thom Tillis:“Somebody that would really be great is Lara. She’s a great person, Lara Trump. That would always be my first choice.” pic.twitter.com/68PGa02f1W— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) July 1, 2025 Trump added, “I don’t know who the candidates are going to be. I think you’re going to have one of the congressmen step up.” Rep. Greg Murphy, R-N.C., who represents most of the state’s coastline area, told The Daily Signal he had some sympathy for Tillis. “I think Sen. Tillis, his heart was in the right place. He and I agree on many, many issues. I think he had probably just pulled the plug, and it was time for him,” said Murphy. North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis is OUT. Who’s Next?At the height of the fight over the Big Beautiful Bill, Sen. Thom TIllis, R-Nc, announced that he would not seek reelection.North Carolina, known for being a relatively purple state, will need a Republican senatorial… pic.twitter.com/CZSOHhO80t— The Daily Signal (@DailySignal) July 16, 2025 In Murphy’s view, the ideal candidate would possess bipartisan instincts, while also backing conservative priorities. “We need to have a Republican that can beat the presumed nominee of the Democrat Party, Roy Cooper, who’s the former governor,” he said. “Someone who understands how to navigate in a bipartisan manner. But in a conservative, bipartisan manner so that we keep the Senate and we can actually do things that are good for the country.” Tillis’ office did not respond to a request for comment on his preferred successor. On Sunday, he also wouldn’t state definitively to reporters whether he would back anyone for the seat. Dependent upon whether or not President Trump endorses somebody, it could be an open primary,” he said. “He could close it out and the party could get behind it, I suspect that’s what they do. I just really hope he has some discernment because obviously Mark Robinson was a bad pick.” Then-Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson ran for governor in 2024, but his candidacy was derailed by allegations he made embarrassing and extremist comments in an online pornographic chat room under the username of “minisoldr.” Thanks for the retirement wishes, Mr. President, looking forward to working with you for a successful 2026. Word to the wise, let’s avoid minisoldr. https://t.co/r703B8fEys— Senator Thom Tillis (@SenThomTillis) June 29, 2025 “Thanks for the retirement wishes, Mr. President, looking forward to working with you for a successful 2026,” wrote Tillis shortly after dropping out of the race in June. “Word to the wise, let’s avoid minisoldr.” The post Republicans Holding Out for Hero to Replace Tillis in NC, Hold Senate Seat appeared first on The Daily Signal.

Even with the recent inflation numbers just released for June, one can’t forget the outrageous levels experienced during the Biden administration. Nevertheless, Ohio Democrats have found their narrative: blaming President Donald Trump for inflation, specifically when it comes to tariffs. This narrative was visible whether coming from the most vulnerable Ohio Democrat, Rep. Marcy Kaptur of Ohio’s 9th Congressional District, or one of the most liberal members, Rep. Shontel Brown of Ohio’s 11th Congressional District. Both districts are in the northern part of the state and border Canada via Lake Erie. From her official X account, Brown shared coverage from Financial Times about inflation, which was tied to Trump’s tariffs. “Donald Trump promised to lower costs. Well, we know what his promises are worth–nothing,” Brown lamented, as she also claimed Trump’s presidency has “made life even more expensive.” Donald Trump promised to lower costs. Well, we know what his promises are worth – nothing. The latest inflation data shows that his first six months in office have made life even more expensive. https://t.co/IAW0ifvAuS— Rep. Shontel Brown (@RepShontelBrown) July 15, 2025 Brown’s office did not respond to The Daily Signal when reached for comment. Under the Trump presidency, costs have come down. Earlier this week, The Heritage Foundation’s EJ Antonio also highlighted a contrast on the economy between the Biden and Trump administrations. Kaptur posted to her own official X account coverage from NPR to spoke not only about tariffs but also the One Big Beautiful Bill that became law earlier this month. “Prices keep RISING under President Trump. The promise was lower costs but the Big Bonanza Bill for Billionaires and tariffs are making life more expensive.” Kaptur also included “#Trumpflation” in her post. Prices keep RISING under President Trump. The promise was lower costs but the Big Bonanza Bill for Billionaires and tariffs are making life more expensive. NW Ohio working families are struggling to keep up with higher costs for groceries, housing, and health care. #Trumpflation pic.twitter.com/WstCoV5oCz— Rep. Marcy Kaptur (@RepMarcyKaptur) July 15, 2025 When reached for comment about her social media posts, Kaptur’s office highlighted portions of the congresswoman’s floor speech from this week in which she raised concerns about how tariffs were affecting trade with Canada. From the House floor, Kaptur asked, regarding the tariff policies, “Why is the Trump administration doing this ying-yang again?” She was particularly concerned about the threat of 35% tariffs against Canada, which she referred to as “pure economic malpractice” and said was “reckless, rushed, and devastating to firms and working families across Ohio.” “Canada is Ohio’s largest trading partner. Over 100,000 jobs in Ohio depend on trade with Canada, our state exports $21 billion in goods annually to our neighbor to the north, our largest fair trade partner,” Kaptur emphasized. The congresswoman also went for a narrative many other Democrats have gone with when speaking out against the president, using the claims about how Trump Always Chickens Out, or TACO. “We have all seen the Trump chicken out before, and maybe Taco Tuesday will come again soon,” she offered, just as her time was expiring. As more Trump Administration tariff news broke heading into the weekend, I ask: Why is the Trump Administration doing this again? People in my region want a job they can count on. Let's do business and quit shaming our allies and fair trade partners. pic.twitter.com/ov2kbS7AMP— Rep. Marcy Kaptur (@RepMarcyKaptur) July 16, 2025 Others in the Ohio delegation, especially Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno, have praised the One Big Beautiful Bill and tariffs. Moreno was named a member of Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso’s, R-Wyo., leadership team not long after the bill passed. Kaptur, who was first elected in 1982, won reelection last November by just 0.7 percentage points and is a target for the National Republican Congressional Committee with next year’s midterms. The committee has also framed the One Big Beautiful Bill in a positive light, focusing on tax cuts for working families. “Time and time again, Democrat Marcy Kaptur proves just how out of touch she is with real Ohioans, pushing partisan nonsense instead of solutions. Kaptur’s out of control Trump Derangement Syndrome is one of the many reasons she will lose her seat next year,” spokesman Zach Bannon said in a statement for The Daily Signal. Kaptur has garnered attention from the National Republican Congressional Committee in recent days for other reasons as well. Bannon shared on X reporting from NOTUS on the congresswoman’s “lackluster” fundraising numbers. “Old-guard, establishment House Democrats in tough seats had lackluster fundraising.”It’s a bad day to be @Marcy_Kaptur, @VoteVicente, or @CuellarCampaign.But, it’s even worse for their constituents who are continually failed by these out of touch Democrats. https://t.co/eNYyNnCfe2— Zach Bannon (@zach_bannon) July 16, 2025 The post Ohio Democrats Have Their Narrative: Blame Trump for Inflation appeared first on The Daily Signal.

A conservative grassroots organization launched a major campaign Wednesday to rally Americans around the nation’s founding principles ahead of next year’s 250th anniversary.  Americans for Prosperity’s “One Small Step” campaign “will be a bold, multi-year initiative to build a movement to defend our founding principles and reignite the American Dream,” the organization said. The campaign will feature stories of American entrepreneurs and inventors “to build a movement to defend our founding principles and reignite the American Dream.”  The first phase, called “250,000 Steps for Freedom,” challenges each AFP state chapter to take 250,000 actions, from digital outreach to door knocking, to promote policies advancing the Founders’ vision of freedom and opportunity. With AFP chapters in 38 states, the organization hopes to see 9.5 million actions taken in response to its challenge.   “This is our rallying cry to mobilize Americans across the country to take action on issues that matter most to their communities—from the economy and education to health care and civil liberties,” AFP President and CEO Emily Seidel said.  Real change begins with one small step.Two brothers in a bike shop brought us flight.A seamstress in 1776 turned fabric into a flag.Two friends in a garage helped launch the internet age.Our pledge is simple: we will fight each day to empower Americans to take bold steps… pic.twitter.com/iSngYn52TN— Americans for Prosperity (@AFPhq) July 16, 2025 AFP’s campaign reflects the growing momentum among conservative organizations leading up to the nation’s 250th anniversary.   In June, The Heritage Foundation announced five Innovation Prizes—at $50,000 each—for groups working on projects related to the anniversary. Winners included Cana Academy, Emergent Order Foundation, Herzog Foundation, Sophia Institute for Teachers, and Matthew Mehan of Hillsdale College.  Due to the popularity of the prizes, Heritage is conducting a second round with a Sept. 2 deadline for applications.  ?? BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!@Heritage just announced a second round of the Innovation Prizes to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary.I was so impressed with the first-round winners, who took home a total of $250,000 last month.Apply here: https://t.co/7dZR9IMc5v pic.twitter.com/4wAt31WfrU— Rob Bluey (@RobertBluey) July 16, 2025 PragerU also unveiled the Founders Museum exhibit at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building as part of a larger collaboration with the White House and Department of Education in June to honor the men and women who shaped America’s founding. The post Grassroots Organization Launches Campaign to Promote America’s Founding Principles appeared first on The Daily Signal.

During a House Homeland Security Committee hearing on Wednesday, Democrats attempted to remove a witness when he expressed concern over the Left’s increasing violence against federal immigration officials as they attempt to enforce the law.   Wednesday’s hearing examined the role of nongovernmental organizations in exacerbating human trafficking, crimes, and the illegal immigration crisis through their handling of federal funds.   Democrats claimed that Republican efforts to hold pro-illegal immigration organizations accountable equated to an “attack” on religious freedom and that Oversight Project President Mike Howell’s testimony, which condemned escalating violence from the Left against law enforcement officers carrying out federal immigration law, was beyond the purview of the hearing.  Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., led the effort to expel Howell and invalidate his testimony. Thompson complained Howell was going “outside the scope of this hearing.”  ?WATCHBennie Thompson attempts to silence @ItsYourGov's @MHowellTweets right after Mike Howell notes Democrats' calling for violence against ICE officers?@HomelandGOP rightly rules that Howell's testimony is not "outside the scope of the hearing." pic.twitter.com/G68rvgJwB3— Tyler O'Neil (@Tyler2ONeil) July 16, 2025 Howell, whose work at the independent watchdog group the Oversight Project has exposed the failures of the U.S. immigration system under the Biden presidency, had voiced his concerns about the rising violence against Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, agents before Thompson attempted to remove him from the hearing.   Committee member Rep. Clay Higgins, R-La., immediately objected to the motion, saying, “That’s absurd. … Clearly, the Democrats don’t want to hear truth. I object to the ranking member’s ridiculous position.”  Acting chairman, Rep. Michael Guest, R-Miss., responded to Thompson, “The chair has ruled that [Howell’s] testimony is part of the basis upon which he is briefing this committee, and it will be used to talk about his ultimate findings as it relates to the purpose of this committee.”   Thompson requested a recorded vote, and the committee approved Howell’s ability to testify with a 9-8 vote.  Democrats targeted other Republicans members of the committee, as well.  In his opening statement, Thompson complained about the hearing, saying, “Donald Trump began his second term by attacking religious organizations, and he’s not rested since. … Just read the Republicans’ press release about their vindictive investigation of American charities in this sham hearing. … It’s an attack on diverse, faith-based organizations over their religious practices and it is a threat to charities that do humanitarian work Republicans do not like.”   Thompson then took aim at Guest and said, “What does surprise me is that my good friend, Michael Guest, my colleague from Mississippi, a proud Sunday school teacher, is chairing a hearing that attacks Christianity and bullies private citizens over what they choose to do in lawful service in their communities.”  Thompson ended with the statement: “Many on the other side [Republicans] purport to be Christians, but their actions today do not square with anything I learned in church.”  The post Dems Blast GOP Representatives as Anti-Christian, Attempt to Silence Republican Witness at Hearing appeared first on The Daily Signal.

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