Conservative activists are preparing for the Indiana primaries following Thursday’s failed redistricting vote. In the Indiana Senate, 21 Republican state senators joined 10 Democrats in voting against a congressional map that would have potentially given the GOP two more seats in Congress. The GOP state lawmakers’ vote has supercharged conservative activists who spoke to The Daily Signal about what they would be doing to make sure those Republicans who voted against redistricting lost their seats in office. The Establishment GOP Problem Benny Johnson, a conservative activist and host of “The Benny Show,” called out the establishment GOP in an interview with The Daily Signal. Referring to Republicans who cave to pressure by the establishment, Johnson said noted that they end up serving “Democrats in our policymaking.” That point may go a long way to explaining why a state senate that had forty Republicans and only 10 Democrats still voting against giving the GOP more seats in Congress. Those types of Republicans “always want to be loved by the left,” Johnson added “You know, Indiana has been a red state for a very, very, very long time. People get very comfortable in that environment. They get squishy, get soft, and they get neutered,” the conservative commentator postulated. Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith told The Daily Signal that “This is the problem with Republicans in general: we are not engaged up front with the issues as much as the Democrats are.” Beckwith also addressed a structural problem in Indiana’s elections. “We have open primaries, which is the most foolish primary system you could have. There was a marketing campaign last primary season that said Democrats can vote in Republican primaries too,” Beckwith explained.  That issue was also raised by Johnson, who told The Daily Signal that “open primaries, ranked choice voting: these are kind of platforms that are driven by the left.” “They get passed in squishy places like Indiana, in order to rig elections like this,” Johnson continued, adding “Obviously, when you have a bunch of Democrats voting for a Republican, what do you think you’re going to get as the result there?”  I am very disappointed that a small group of misguided State Senators have partnered with Democrats to reject this opportunity to protect Hoosiers with fair maps and to reject the leadership of President Trump. Ultimately, decisions like this carry political consequences. I will…— Governor Mike Braun (@GovBraun) December 11, 2025 Johnson contrasted the Hoosier state with Florida where the activist noted “Republicans still know how to fight and understand what’s at stake and understand how quickly elections can get rigged and how bad things can go downhill.” Beckwith also suggested that some Republicans in the Indiana government have gone squishy. “There are Republicans in the senate right now that if you had to take a Republican litmus test right now: strengthen the border, anti-DEI, etc. There are Republicans who have consistently voted against those bills in the state senate,” Beckwith explained. ‘The Cavalry Is Coming’: Conservative Orgs Prepare for Indiana Primaries The failure to redistrict Indiana has galvanized national political organizations to spend in a state they had previously written off as thoroughly conservative.  “Turning Point Action is preparing to invest substantial resources into any primary race involving Republican senators who voted against the redistricting plan for Indiana,” Brett Galaszewski, the Enterprise Director Legacy Field Program at Turning Point Action told The Daily Signal. Galaszewski explained that those resources would be deployed to “significant field operations—including paid staff, ballot-chase infrastructure, and other grassroots assets.”  ”Heritage Action will be actively involved in holding accountable the senators who voted no, including supporting primary efforts against Republicans who ignored their voters,” Tiffany Justice, the executive vice president of Heritage Action, said in a statement. “My fellow Hoosiers and I are incredibly disappointed by the senators who voted against redistricting,” Monica Boyer, a Heritage Action Sentinel who is from Warsaw, Indiana, told The Daily Signal. “Conversations are beginning about efforts to primary the senators who let their constituents down. We need to give Indiana a voice. We will not be silenced by those hellbent to kneel to California liberals,” Boyer added. Johnson is optimistic about what the outcome will be from these efforts. “I mean, these are like races where five thousand people vote, and so these are easily flippable,” he told The Daily Signal. The lieutenant governor also expressed appreciation for the national help. “I feel like the cavalry is coming,” he told The Daily Signal. The post ‘The Cavalry Is Coming’: After Redistricting Failure, Conservatives Prepare for War in Indiana appeared first on The Daily Signal.

It has been almost one year since Joe Abraham learned an illegal alien was responsible for his daughter’s tragic death. The father says he is still waiting to hear from Illinois Democrat Gov. JB Pritzker.   “President [Donald] Trump shook my hand, looked me in the eye, said ‘it’s a mess, and we’re going to clean it up,’” the father said, referring to American’s border and immigration policies. “I’m still waiting for anything from Governor Pritzker,” Abraham added.   On Jan. 19 firemen arrived at the scene of the car crash in Illinois and “pried open like a tuna can” the Honda Civic Katie Abraham was riding in and pulled the 20-year-old’s dead body from the car.   Katie Abraham and four other women were traveling to visit friends at the University of Illinois and were waiting at a stoplight when “they were rammed from the back at 80 miles an hour by an illegal alien” who had previously been deported and was driving drunk, Joe Abraham explained.   The illegal alien fled the scene of the accident and “didn’t call 911, he didn’t stick around to tell the first responders what happened, to help out in any way,” the father told press at an event on Capitol Hill Friday honoring parents who have lost children due to open border policies and illegal immigration.   Abraham’s daughter was killed one day before Trump took the oath of office a second time to become the 47th U.S. president. Two days after Trump returned to office, authorities apprehended Julio Cucul-Bol, a Guatemalan national who was using a false Mexican identity. The illegal alien has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the death of Katie Abraham and Chloe Polzin, who was also in the vehicle.   Katie Abraham “made everyone feel welcome,” her father told The Daily Signal. “She was one of these kids that would sense someone is not fitting in as well and would draw them in and help them out,” he said.   Joe Abraham joked that he thinks his daughter, who was a swimmer and a water polo player, was “more comfortable in the water than she was outside of it.”   In addition to her parents, Katie Abraham left behind an older brother and sister.   Katie Abraham. (Courtesy of Joe Abraham) Joe Abraham blames the border and immigrations policies of the Biden administration and Illinois’ sanctuary state policies for his daughter’s death. “Sanctuary” states and cities restrict local or state law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration agencies, such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement. “Outside of the actual victim and the perpetrator, there are lives that are affected so severely for the rest of their lives, and I think [Pritzker] misses that,” the father said.   “Either [Pritzker] misses that or he is built that into his equation of his extreme sanctuary policies, where he realizes that part of that calculus is that people will die, and he’s OK with that because he needs warm bodies in the state, because we’re losing so many citizens leaving our mismanaged state,” Abraham added.   In March, the Illinois Policy Institute reported that the state “is pushing more of its own residents to other places in the country than virtually any other state, ranking 48th in losses because of moves to other states.” Meanwhile, the state has experienced a large influx of foreigners in recent years.   Despite his frustration with his governor, Abraham says he would still meet with Pritzker if he was given the opportunity.   Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks during an event in Chicago, Nov. 11. (REUTERS/Carlos Barria REFILE) “I would still sit down with him right now. I would want to hear why my daughter Katie had to die in the fashion she died. I just want to understand why that was exactly,” the father said. “And then, why so much of an indifference on his part? … Why is she considered a stat or collateral damage to his extreme policy?”   The governor’s office did not respond to The Daily Signal’s request for comment.   Joe Abraham relayed his story to the press on Capitol Hill Friday at an event announcing a new bill that, if passed, would authorize the creation of a privately funded national memorial in the District of Columbia honoring the lives of U.S. citizens and legal residents who lost their lives due to illegal aliens being present in the U.S., or the trafficking of fentanyl or other deadly drugs across the U.S. southern border.   About a dozen parents shared their stories of loss during the press conference held in support of the memorial.   Nicole Gray was only 19 when she died from fentanyl poisoning on April 23, 2024. Jane Gray, Nicole’s mother, says she is troubled by just how easy it was for her daughter to access the deadly drug.   “Nicole wasn’t a bad person,” Jane Gray told The Daily Signal. “She had a lot of pain that she was trying to run from. My last conversation with her when I saw her was, ‘mom, I don’t want to die, and I don’t want to be a bad daughter,’ and I think that’s very true. But she got a hold of so much fentanyl, and it was so easy to access for her, and she lost her life.”  If passed, the American Border Story Memorial Act will establish a memorial that “gives the victim’s family, and especially the ‘Angels Family’ and ‘Angel Moms’ who have been ignored for years,’ the national recognition they deserve,” Rep. Abraham Hamadeh, R-Ariz., who introduced the bill, said.   The memorial, according to Hamadeh, “is going to stand as a lasting reminder of the human cost of failed border enforcement and the need for accountability at the highest levels of government.”  The post ‘Still Waiting’: Father Says Illinois Governor Never Contacted Him After an Illegal Alien Killed His Daughter appeared first on The Daily Signal.

DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Democrat Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz started criticizing white men on Friday in response to whether Somalis will be held accountable for a massive fraud scandal. Somalis in Minnesota have been involved in several fraudulent schemes, including dozens of Somalis who have been charged for stealing $1 billion in taxpayer money for state and federal social services programs, including those intended to feed children from low income households. In response to a question on whether Somalis should hold themselves accountable, Walz stated that there are many white people who have also committed crime. “What do you want to hear more from instead of just saying don’t blame us? Do you want to see more ownership and oversight from within the Somali community?” a reporter asked.  “Look, it’s not law-abiding citizens. If that were the case, there’s a lot of white men should be holding a lot of white men accountable for the crimes that they have committed,” Walz said. “I think for the community to maybe educate their population, because I think what you’re seeing here is there’s secondary victims in this, that there’s providers inside the community that are then victimizing the community themselves by signing them up, because when we’re going to some of these people, they’re like, I had no idea I was in this program. So I think it’s asking us then, you know, for every crime, which of course the majority being committed by white men, asking us to do more about that. I think it’s crime in general.” Walz has faced scrutiny from state officials who accused him of “willfully” disregarding “rules and laws to keep fraud reports quiet.” The governor accused President Donald Trump of engaging in a “PR stunt” and of “indiscriminately targeting immigrants” while Immigration and Customs Enforcement has ramped up operations in Minnesota to detain Somali nationals. Qalinle Ibrahim Dirie, a Somali national living in the U.S., was sentenced to 12 years in prison in July for abducting and raping a 12-year-old girl in Minneapolis in 2024. Another avoided jail time despite being a serial rapist and has been charged with kidnapping and sexual assaulting a woman for several days, according to the New York Post. Trump wrote in a Nov. 27 Truth Social post that Walz was “seriously retarded” for allowing Somalis to commit such heinous crimes. Originally published by The Daily Caller News Foundation. The post Tim Walz Pivots to Attacking White Men When Asked If Somalis Will Be Held Accountable for Fraud appeared first on The Daily Signal.

The House Republicans’ health care package is finally here, and it might not be what you expect. On Friday, Republicans released their bill to bring down health care-related costs. It comes in response to Democrat talking points on the expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits at the end of the year. “Republicans are offering clear, responsible alternatives that will lower premium costs and increase access and health care options for all Americans,” Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., said of the package. “The Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act will actually deliver affordable health care—and we look forward to advancing it through the House.” House Republican Leadership aides told reporters that one of the main changes is “we’re going to appropriate money for cost-sharing reductions to reduce premiums in the individual market by over 11%.” As the Kaiser Family Foundation explains, cost-sharing reductions provide “assistance with out-of-pocket expenses when people get medical care or fill a prescription.” Surprisingly, unlike some of the most prominent Republican health care proposals, the bill does not set up flexible health savings accounts as an alternative to the enhanced tax credits. This was part of prominent proposals from Republican Sens. Rick Scott of Florida and Bill Cassidy of Louisiana. ‘It’s Important Taxpayer Dollars Don’t Fund Abortion:’ Johnson Says House Republicans Plan to Advance Pro-Life Provisions in Healthcare PackageAs @SpeakerJohnson prepares to advance a health care package to overhaul Obamacare premium subsidies, he tells @GCaldwell_news the… pic.twitter.com/hJVnS3bkgU— The Daily Signal (@DailySignal) December 10, 2025 A House Republican Leadership aide told The Daily Signal that they remain open to this idea in the future, but that their “bills right now, I think, have a real strong consensus, and again, lower premiums for all Americans.” Additionally, the bill includes the Self Insurance Protection Act to give employers “more options, more tailored care, and fewer price controls,” a leadership aide said. This bill would preempt state laws that prevent employers from “using stop-loss policies to insure against excess or unexpected claims losses,” as a Congressional Budget Office summary explains. Johnson’s statement says that this “ensures small and mid-sized employers can protect themselves from catastrophic claims by clarifying that stop-loss insurance is not ‘health insurance coverage.’ This would allow small businesses to offer their employees more tailored, affordable care.” Leadership’s package also includes a pharmacy benefit manager transparency provision, requiring that these third-party administrators of prescription drug benefits “be more transparent with employers,” as House Republican Leadership aides explained. As Johnson’s statement explains further, pharmacy benefit managers are required “to provide employers with detailed data on prescription drug spending, rebates, spread pricing, and formulary decisions—empowering plans and workers with the transparency they deserve.” An aide also explained that the process will allow for a vote on an amendment, which the aide expects “will be some approach to ACA enhanced [tax credit] extension.” The bill additionally includes Hyde protections to cost-sharing reduction funds from paying for abortions accept to save the life of the mother or if the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest. House and Senate Democrats have in recent days been demanding a three-year extension of the expiring boosts to Obamacare premium tax credits, which Republicans have argued are inflationary and prone to fraud. The post The House Republican Health Care Plan Is Here appeared first on The Daily Signal.

The Puppy Bowl 2023 adoption event offers an incredible opportunity to find your perfect four-legged companion. Hundreds of adorable puppies from local shelters will be available for loving families. We at DogingtonPost have compiled everything you need to know about the adoption process. From preparation tips to required documentation, this guide will help you navigate your puppy adoption journey successfully. What Makes the Puppy Bowl 2023 Special Record-Breaking Participation Numbers The Puppy Bowl 2023 event stands as the largest adoption showcase in the event’s 19-year history. Animal Planet features 122 adoptable puppies from 67 shelters and rescue organizations across the United States and the Caribbean. The event has achieved a remarkable perfect record, which makes this your best opportunity to find a companion while you support shelter animals. This year includes 11 special needs puppies, such as a deaf Dalmatian and a sight- and hearing-impaired dog mix (these dogs prove that every puppy deserves a loving home regardless of physical challenges). How the Adoption Process Actually Works Animal Planet pre-tapes the Puppy Bowl weeks before it airs on February 12, 2023. Many featured puppies may already have homes by broadcast time. Interested adopters must contact shelters directly through Animal Planet’s website rather than wait for the show to air. Each shelter handles its own adoption process, with fees that typically range from $200 to $600 (these fees cover spaying, neutering, and vaccinations). The ASPCA reports that approximately 5.8 million dogs and cats enter U.S. shelters annually, which makes events like this vital for shelter population reduction and euthanasia prevention. Strategic Adoption Approach Try to apply to three to five shelters simultaneously to maximize your chances, as demand for featured puppies often exceeds availability. Most shelters require extensive documentation that includes veterinary references, proof of housing, and personal references before they approve adoptions. Shelters may conduct home visits to check for safety hazards. Adoption fees fund ongoing veterinary care and rescue operations at these organizations. Now that you understand what makes this event special and how the process works, you need to prepare your home and gather the right supplies before you bring your new puppy home. Essential Supplies and Home Preparation Stock Up on Day-One Essentials Purchase these items at least one week before pickup: a properly sized collar with ID tags, a 6-foot leash, food and water bowls made from stainless steel or ceramic, and age-appropriate puppy food that the shelter recommends. Buy a crate that allows your puppy to stand, turn around, and lie down comfortably but not so large that accidents become likely in one corner. Pet stores report that new puppy owners spend an average of $2,127 on initial costs including adoption fees, medical care and supplies, but you can reduce costs when you buy essentials first and add toys gradually. Schedule Veterinary Care Early Book a veterinary appointment within 72 hours of adoption since puppies need health checkups and vaccination schedules that continue from shelter care. Most veterinarians recommend wellness visits every 2-4 weeks until puppies reach 16 weeks old. These appointments track growth, address behavioral concerns, and establish preventive care routines that protect your puppy’s long-term health. Transform Your Home Into a Safe Space Remove electrical cords, small objects that pose choking hazards, toxic plants like lilies and azaleas, and household chemicals from puppy-accessible areas. Install baby gates to restrict access to stairs and certain rooms while your puppy adapts to house rules. The American Veterinary Medical Association states that puppy-proofing prevents 60% of common household accidents during the first month of ownership. Establish Feeding and Sleep Routines Set up feeding stations away from high-traffic areas and establish consistent meal times at 7 AM, noon, and 5 PM for puppies under six months old. Create a designated sleeping area with comfortable bedding in a quiet corner where your puppy can retreat when overwhelmed by new surroundings. Consistent routines help puppies adjust faster and reduce anxiety during their transition period. Once you have your supplies ready and your home prepared, you can focus on understanding the specific adoption requirements and procedures that shelters use during the Bowl 2023 event. How Do You Actually Apply and Adopt Submit Your Application Before the Event Start your adoption application process immediately after Animal Planet announces the participating shelters rather than wait for the broadcast date. Each of the participating shelters maintains separate application systems with different requirements and timelines. Most shelters require completed applications that include your housing situation, previous pet ownership history, veterinary references from the past five years, and personal references who can verify your ability to care for a pet. Submit applications to multiple shelters since popular puppies receive dozens of applications within hours of the taping (shelters typically respond to applications within 24-48 hours, but high-demand periods can extend response times to one week). Schedule Meet and Greet Sessions Strategically Approved applicants receive invitations to meet specific puppies based on their lifestyle preferences and housing situations that shelters match during the screening process. These sessions last 15-30 minutes and allow you to interact with puppies in controlled environments where shelter staff observe compatibility factors like energy levels, size preferences, and behavioral responses. Bring all family members and existing pets to these meetings since shelters require approval from everyone in your household before they finalize adoptions. Most shelters charge adoption fees that cover spaying, neutering, microchipping, and initial vaccinations (payment is due at the time of adoption through cash, check, or credit card). Gather Required Documentation and Complete Adoption Bring photo identification, proof of housing such as a lease agreement or mortgage statement, and contact information for your chosen veterinarian to complete the adoption process. Shelters conduct final home visits for applicants who adopt special needs puppies or first-time dog owners to verify safe living conditions. The entire process from application approval to taking your puppy home typically takes 3-7 days, depending on documentation verification and scheduling availability. Shelters provide complete medical records, feeding instructions, and behavioral assessments to help your puppy transition successfully to their new environment. Final Thoughts The Puppy Bowl 2023 adoption process demands advance preparation, proper documentation, and realistic expectations about competition levels. You must apply to multiple shelters immediately after they announce participation and prepare your home with essential supplies. Complete application requirements include veterinary references and housing verification that shelters review before they approve adoptions. Your new puppy represents a 10-15 year commitment that involves daily exercise, regular veterinary care, and consistent training. Special needs puppies require additional medical attention and specialized care plans that shelters provide during the adoption process. The CDC reports that dog ownership improves mental health and increases physical activity levels among owners (which makes this commitment beneficial for both you and your new companion). Success depends on how well you match your lifestyle with the right puppy’s energy level and care requirements. We at DogingtonPost provide expert guidance for new puppy owners who need practical solutions during their first months of pet ownership. Our platform offers comprehensive resources that cover dog health, nutrition, and training advice for responsible pet owners.

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It was straight outta Dem Playbook 101: when trying to make the case for--or against--a law or regulation, don't argue the broad principle. Instead, highlight the most sympathetic individual case to play on the public's heartstrings and put pressure on Republicans. On CNN This Morning, that ploy worked -- almost. But then MRC alum Rob Bluey, the president and executive director of the Daily Signal, intervened to dump some serious rain on the liberal parade. In a discussion of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's appearance before the House Homeland Security committee yesterday, CNN focused on the case of Army veteran Sae Joon Park, who had earned a Purple Heart and had supposedly "been deported." Outrageous, no? Except . . . the case began to unravel when it was revealed that Park had self-deported! As Park explained in a clip, he knew he was likely to be deported and didn't want to put his family through the disruption of his detention while awaiting deportation. But CNN didn't disclose why Park knew that he was likely to be deported. That's when Bluey, in his tactful way, dropped the hammer: "I think that there are some facts in this case where there was a criminal charge, if I'm not mistaken." Rob was not mistaken. And it wasn't just a charge. Park was convicted of drug possession and bail jumping and served three years of prison time. That made him ineligible for citizenship or entitled to remain in the country. So, as Ann Coulter would say, Adios, America! Good on Rob for speaking truth to CNN power! Is this really the best "victim" the Dems and CNN can find in the heart-wrenching department? Note: A clip was played from the hearing in which grandstanding Democrat Congressman Seth Magaziner of Rhode Island confronted Noem: "Earlier this year, you deported [Park] to Korea, a country he hasn't lived in since he was seven years old. And can you please tell Mr. Park why you deported him?" The answer, as we've seen, is that Noem didn't deport Park—he deported himself! And he did so because he knew that, given his criminal record, he was not entitled to remain in the country or become a citizen. In accusing Noem of deporting Park, Magaziner had either been poorly prepared by his staff or, more likely, was being intentionally dishonest to score points. Group Chat member Noel King, a former NPR anchor, mocked Noem: "I was surprised that she was so surprised to hear about the veteran who'd been deported. Had she read a newspaper, she would have seen that story months ago." Actually, if King had carefully read a newspaper, she would have known that, as stated, Park had not "been deported." He deported himself--for good reason! Here's the transcript. CNN This Morning 12/12/25 6:01 am ET AUDIE CORNISH: Secretary Kristi Noem's combative hearing on Capitol Hill. The Homeland Security Secretary faced calls to resign and was accused by Democrats of lying and violating the law as she leads the Trump administration's mass deportations. The hearing got off to a rough start. KRISTI NOEM: I am very privileged and honored today to have my family with me. I'd like to introduce them to you.  PROTESTER: Stop ICE raids! End deportations! COMMITTEE CHAIR: Disruptions of congressional business are a violation of laws, a criminal offense under federal law.  CORNISH: So, once the heckling stopped, Democrats pounced. There was an exchange between the Secretary and Democratic Congressman Seth Magaziner of Rhode Island. They demanded to know why US Army veterans have been deported by DHS. And when Noem denied that has ever happened, she was confronted with a Purple Heart recipient who was shot twice while serving in the U.S. Army in Panama back in 1989.  SETH MAGAZINER: Earlier this year, you deported him to Korea, a country he hasn't lived in since he was seven years old. Will you join me in thanking Mr. Park for his service to our country?  NOEM: Sir, I'm grateful for every single person that has served our country and follows our laws --  MAGAZINER: And can you please tell Mr. Park why you deported him?  NOEM: -- every one of them needs to be enforced.  CORNISH: Noem eventually promised to look into this case.  . . .  NOEL KING: I was surprised that she was so surprised to hear about the veteran who'd been deported. Had she read a newspaper, she would have seen that story months ago.  CORNISH: Yeah, let me give an example. We actually spoke to him here at CNN, and I want to play for you, because this person did a self-deportation, but when you hear his thinking given the last couple of months, it's interesting.  SAE JOON PARK: I didn't want to put my family through everything, and I knew that if I got detained, I wouldn't know how long I'd be staying detained for. And my chance are, if I got detained, I was pretty sure that they were going to deport me. So I did talk with my lawyer and everything. And I thought, we thought, the safest way for myself was to remove myself before I got detained.  CORNISH: Rob, I want to ask you about this because she wasn't confronted with picture of this person or a quote about this person. He was on Zoom looking at her. And what did you think of that moment?  ROB BLUEY: Yeah, often these personal stories heart-touching. I think that there are some facts in this case where there was a criminal charge, if I'm not mistaken, with this particular individual. So I think it's important to look at them on a case-by-case basis.

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