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Ohio Republican Releases Plan to End Dual Citizenship

Ohio Republican Releases Plan to End Dual Citizenship

Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, has introduced a bill that would outlaw dual citizenship in the United States. Moreno, who was born in Colombia, legally...

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BREAKING: Supreme Court Rules on Texas Redistricting Maps for 2026 Midterms

BREAKING: Supreme Court Rules on Texas Redistricting Maps for 2026 Midterms

The Supreme Court allowed Texas’ redistricting maps to remain in place for the 2026 midterms in a 6-3 unsigned opinion Thursday. The maps could...

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More Good News Comes for Ohio’s Efforts to Protect Elections

More Good News Comes for Ohio’s Efforts to Protect Elections

Ohio is securing another win for election integrity by striking a deal with the federal government that Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has...

03.12.2025 3

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Ohio Bill Honoring Charlie Kirk’s Legacy Closer to Becoming Law

Ohio Bill Honoring Charlie Kirk’s Legacy Closer to Becoming Law

Charlie Kirk’s legacy could live on for generations to come in Ohio if a bill on education ultimately becomes law, and it’s one step closer......

02.12.2025 6

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The High-Stakes SCOTUS Case Targeting Pregnancy Centers, Explained

The High-Stakes SCOTUS Case Targeting Pregnancy Centers, Explained

As pregnancy centers have increasingly come under attack from Democrat lawmakers in recent years, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case next week...

01.12.2025 3

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Ohio Church Secures a Win Against ‘Petty Tools of Government’

Ohio Church Secures a Win Against ‘Petty Tools of Government’

A church in Bryan, Ohio recently notched a win that religious liberty advocates believe will set a new precedent after the city attempted to shut......

25.11.2025 10

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Eric Swalwell Enters Crowded CA Governor’s Race Focused on One Thing

Eric Swalwell Enters Crowded CA Governor’s Race Focused on One Thing

Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., has announced he is running for California governor in the 2026 election, pitching himself as the candidate who will go...

22.11.2025 4

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Tim Ryan Makes Major Announcement in Ohio Governor’s Race

Tim Ryan Makes Major Announcement in Ohio Governor’s Race

After months of speculation as to what former Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, would do ahead of the 2026 elections, we now have our answer: Ryan... Read More...

22.11.2025 10

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Pro-Lifers Call for Repeal of Biden-Era Abortion Drug Policy After Toledo Tragedy

Pro-Lifers Call for Repeal of Biden-Era Abortion Drug Policy After Toledo Tragedy

A Toledo surgical resident has had his medical license suspended after he allegedly forced a woman he impregnated to take abortion-inducing drugs. In...

20.11.2025 5

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Ohio Secretary of State Strikes Blow to Foreign Election Influence

Ohio Secretary of State Strikes Blow to Foreign Election Influence

While Ohioans did not head to the polls for state-wide elections in 2025, there has been a massive electoral development thanks to a court victory......

20.11.2025 10

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Ohio Dem Tries to Pin Shutdown on GOP Opponent Who Voted to Fund Government 16 Times

After weeks of noncommittal responses during the nation’s longest federal government shutdown, former Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, who is now looking...

13.11.2025 20

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EXCLUSIVE: Consumer Group Targets ESG-Pushing Pact Under Antitrust Review

FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL: A nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing the concerns of consumers called Consumers’ Research is calling out the...

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Court Delivers Win in Ohio for Free Speech Rights on Pronouns

A federal court ruled in favor of a group suing an Ohio school district over its pronouns policy on Thursday as court battles continue to... Read More...

08.11.2025 10

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Democratic Senator Misses Key Points as She Goes After Moreno on Shutdown

Heated exchanges on Capitol Hill over what’s been dubbed the “Schumer Shutdown” are becoming the norm. The latest dustup involves Ohio’s own...

07.11.2025 3

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Here’s What 2025 Elections Could Mean for Ohio Next Year

Election night 2025 may not have been a good night for Republicans, though the races and thus losses were limited to a handful of states.... Read More...

06.11.2025 3

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Wins for Dems Keep Coming in Virginia as They Expand Majority in State House

Tuesday was a good night for Virginia Democrats, and it only got better as Wednesday approached. Not only did all three Democrat candidates win...

05.11.2025 2

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Circular Firing Squad for Dems? Spanberger Calls Out Mamdani

This Election Day, Democrats may be pitted against each other in more ways than one as voters head to the polls. Not only are New... Read More The...

05.11.2025 5

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New Jersey Polling Places Closed After Bomb Threats on Election Day

It’s Election Day in New Jersey, and it’s not merely the statistically tied gubernatorial race that is driving the news for the Garden State....

04.11.2025 4

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Dick Cheney Dead at 84

Former Vice President Dick Cheney has died. “Richard B. Cheney, the 46th vice president of the United States, died last night, November 3, 2025....

04.11.2025 2

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Ohio’s Redrawn Maps Likely the Best-Case Scenario for GOP

The Ohio redistricting committee, just beating its Oct. 31 deadline, has agreed to new congressional districting maps for the 2026 cycle. The new map...

04.11.2025 5

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Is Ohio Moving Along in the Redistricting Process?

The Ohio redistricting committee has reportedly struck a deal just in time for an Oct. 31 deadline to submit new congressional maps. That scoop...

31.10.2025 10

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State Attorneys General Join Together to Call for End to Shutdown

With Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits set to stop Nov. 1, 19 state attorneys general, led by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, have...

31.10.2025 4

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Husted Continues to Slam ‘Schumer Shutdown’

Even before the federal government shutdown started almost a month ago, Republicans united around the label of a “Schumer shutdown,” and such...

30.10.2025 20

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State Rep. Shares Passion for History With Bill Honoring Charlie Kirk

Ohio State Rep. Gary Click not only aims to honor Charlie Kirk’s legacy but has a passion for ensuring students are taught American history....

29.10.2025 2

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New Bill in Ohio Could Help Charlie Kirk’s Legacy Live On

In the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, an Ohio state representative has an idea for how Kirk’s legacy could live on for generations to...

28.10.2025 5

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More Bad News Comes for Planned Parenthood in Ohio

Planned Parenthood facilities in Ohio have been affected by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which President Donald Trump signed into law on July 4.......

25.10.2025 2

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Moreno Out Front, Brown Absent on Chillicothe Mill

An historic paper mill in Ohio that was facing closure at the end of the year is instead facing a bright future producing medical supplies.... Read...

24.10.2025 4

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Ohio Judge Could Face Further Consequences Over Charlie Kirk Comments

Judge Ted Berry, a municipal judge for Hamilton County, is closer to being removed from the bench for social media posts celebrating the death of......

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The Immigration Topic Isn’t Going Away in Ohio

State representatives have been on a mission to combat illegal immigration in Ohio, and they’re not stopping any time soon. If anything, they’re...

20.10.2025 2

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Ramaswamy Sees New Jersey Election as Way to ‘Pave the Path’

Vivek Ramaswamy’s gubernatorial election in Ohio isn’t until next year, but in the meantime, he’s looking to assist another Republican hopeful,...

17.10.2025 3

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Ohio’s Opportunity Has Speaker Feeling ‘Pretty Optimistic’

COLUMBUS, Ohio—Ohio is making changes in many ways, especially when it comes to opportunity. That’s the sense one gets from Republican Speaker...

16.10.2025 4

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Federal Government Looking to Bring More Law Enforcement to Columbus

More law enforcement could be coming to Columbus, and that may even include Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Ohio’s capital is one of...

15.10.2025 2

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Ohio Matters Mightily for 2026

The 2026 elections are 13 months away, and they’ll especially matter in Ohio. Not only will redistricting play a role, but there’s also the...

10.10.2025 2

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Ohio Republicans Are Not Playing Games With the Shutdown

With the government having now been shut down for a week, Ohio’s top Republicans in Congress are not holding back from calling out Democrats for......

08.10.2025 2

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Strengthening the Family a Key Theme of Heritage-Sponsored Annual Essential Summit

If one theme emerged from the second annual Essential Summit in Columbus, Ohio, it’s that it’s as important as ever to stand up for the... Read...

08.10.2025 3

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State Rep. Has Hope for Law Protecting Minors From Trans ‘Care’

It’s been over a year since the Saving Adolescents from Experimentation Act went into effect in Ohio, and yet the law remains as relevant on... Read...

07.10.2025 4

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‘Schumer Shutdown’ Could Spell Bad News for Brown’s Campaign

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., is not merely experiencing blame for what’s been dubbed the “Schumer Shutdown.” A key Senate race...

03.10.2025 2

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So-Called Schumer Shutdown Puts Ohio Dems in Tricky Spot

Republicans in the House and Senate have wasted no time reminding voters how the so-called Schumer Shutdown hurts working families in Ohio, putting...

02.10.2025 9

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Vote for Government Shutdown Could Haunt Vulnerable House Dems

As a government shutdown looms in mere hours, votes from vulnerable Ohio Democrats in the House could come back to haunt them. Reps. Marcy Kaptur,......

30.09.2025 3

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Council President Daring to Honor Charlie Kirk Leads to Walkouts

The move to honor Charlie Kirk’s legacy and denounce political violence remains a cause for controversy on the Left, including for members of the...

27.09.2025 7

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City Council President Daring to Honor Charlie Kirk Leads to Walkouts

The move to honor Charlie Kirk’s legacy and denounce political violence remains a cause for controversy on the Left, including for members of the...

26.09.2025 3

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Venezuelan Illegal Who Pretended to Be High Schooler Pleads Guilty. Case Puts Spotlight on Operation Take Back America

The Venezuelan national who posed as an Ohio high school student for over a year pleaded guilty to four criminal counts Monday. The case highlights......

24.09.2025 3

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EXCLUSIVE: ‘DC Guy’ Versus ‘Ohio Guy’ as Husted Draws Contrast With Brown

COLUMBUS, Ohio—“I’m an Ohio guy and he’s a D.C. guy.” That’s how Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, summarized the contest between himself and his...

24.09.2025 3

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What Happened to This Missing Artwork?

Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, is hoping someone can help locate a young female constituent’s missing artwork. Hayley Chambers’ winning entry for the...

23.09.2025 3

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Jordan: ‘Real America Appreciates the Work’ Kash Patel Has Done as FBI Director

This week, FBI Director Kash Patel appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee and the House Judiciary Committee, sparking headlines for fiery...

20.09.2025 6

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OSU Student, ACLU Sue After Expulsion for Comments on Murdered Israeli Staff

The American Civil Liberties Union is teaming with influencer and former Ohio State University student Guy Christensen to sue the school for expelling...

19.09.2025 10

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Judge, OSU Medical Center Employee Face Scrutiny After Kirk’s Murder

Municipal County Judge Ted Berry and Stephen Byrom, a respiratory therapist at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, are among the latest...

18.09.2025 10

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Dem Running for AG in Ohio Has Something to Say About Charlie Kirk

A Democrat running for Ohio attorney general is the latest public figure facing condemnation for vile comments about the death of Charlie Kirk....

17.09.2025 10

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Impact of Charlie Kirk’s Assassination Reaches Ohio

Since the assassination of Turning Point USA’s Charlie Kirk last Wednesday, touching tributes have poured in from across the nation and the world....

16.09.2025 10

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Ramaswamy on Chicago Crime: ‘We’ll Get It Right in Ohio’s Cities’

As liberal cities contend with not merely concerning crime rates but also fighting with the Trump administration’s efforts to combat them,...

28.08.2025 3

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