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Report: Montana seeing some of the biggest increased costs under Trump tariffs
https://heartlandsignal.com/2025/11/24/report-montana-seeing-some-of-the-biggest-increased-costs-under-trump-tariffs/
https://heartlandsignal.com/2025/11/24/report-montana-seeing-some-of-the-biggest-increased-costs-under-trump-tariffs/
November 24, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Report: Montana seeing some of the biggest increased costs under Trump tariffs
https://heartlandsignal.com/2025/11/24/report-montana-seeing-some-of-the-biggest-increased-costs-under-trump-tariffs/
https://heartlandsignal.com/2025/11/24/report-montana-seeing-some-of-the-biggest-increased-costs-under-trump-tariffs/
U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL) says that despite his revisionism, President Donald Trump did lose his battle to block the Epstein files' release.
"Fact of the matter is, he did lose this because he was on the wrong side of history."
"Fact of the matter is, he did lose this because he was on the wrong side of history."
November 24, 2025 at 3:22 PM
U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL) says that despite his revisionism, President Donald Trump did lose his battle to block the Epstein files' release.
"Fact of the matter is, he did lose this because he was on the wrong side of history."
"Fact of the matter is, he did lose this because he was on the wrong side of history."
Texas Democratic Party Chairman @kendallscudder.bsky.social tells WCPT 820's Joan Esposito that Trump's Justice Department is to blame for a federal court ruling against Texas' redistricting scheme.
"This really was handed to us a little bit by the incompetency of the Trump Justice Department."
"This really was handed to us a little bit by the incompetency of the Trump Justice Department."
November 22, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Texas Democratic Party Chairman @kendallscudder.bsky.social tells WCPT 820's Joan Esposito that Trump's Justice Department is to blame for a federal court ruling against Texas' redistricting scheme.
"This really was handed to us a little bit by the incompetency of the Trump Justice Department."
"This really was handed to us a little bit by the incompetency of the Trump Justice Department."
U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio (D-PA) responds to Donald Trump calling for him and other Democrats to be hanged and executed.
"This is a moment where Republicans and others should be coming together to condemn the president's call for violence against me and other members of Congress."
"This is a moment where Republicans and others should be coming together to condemn the president's call for violence against me and other members of Congress."
November 20, 2025 at 9:46 PM
U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio (D-PA) responds to Donald Trump calling for him and other Democrats to be hanged and executed.
"This is a moment where Republicans and others should be coming together to condemn the president's call for violence against me and other members of Congress."
"This is a moment where Republicans and others should be coming together to condemn the president's call for violence against me and other members of Congress."
Months of opposition ignored: Husted performs U-turn on ACA tax credit extension
https://heartlandsignal.com/2025/11/19/months-of-opposition-ignored-husted-performs-u-turn-on-aca-tax-credit-extension/
https://heartlandsignal.com/2025/11/19/months-of-opposition-ignored-husted-performs-u-turn-on-aca-tax-credit-extension/
November 20, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Months of opposition ignored: Husted performs U-turn on ACA tax credit extension
https://heartlandsignal.com/2025/11/19/months-of-opposition-ignored-husted-performs-u-turn-on-aca-tax-credit-extension/
https://heartlandsignal.com/2025/11/19/months-of-opposition-ignored-husted-performs-u-turn-on-aca-tax-credit-extension/
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) calls costumed anti-ICE protesters and dancing grandmothers practicing "Jane Fonda dance moves" as "absolute lunatics" and "unhinged."
November 20, 2025 at 2:01 PM
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) calls costumed anti-ICE protesters and dancing grandmothers practicing "Jane Fonda dance moves" as "absolute lunatics" and "unhinged."
Months of opposition ignored: Husted performs U-turn on ACA tax credit extension
https://heartlandsignal.com/2025/11/19/months-of-opposition-ignored-husted-performs-u-turn-on-aca-tax-credit-extension/
https://heartlandsignal.com/2025/11/19/months-of-opposition-ignored-husted-performs-u-turn-on-aca-tax-credit-extension/
Months of opposition ignored: Husted performs U-turn on ACA tax credit extension
On Monday, U.S. Sen. Jon Husted (R-OH) called for a bipartisan solution on extending the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits, contradicting months of voting and speaking out against extension attemp...
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November 20, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Months of opposition ignored: Husted performs U-turn on ACA tax credit extension
https://heartlandsignal.com/2025/11/19/months-of-opposition-ignored-husted-performs-u-turn-on-aca-tax-credit-extension/
https://heartlandsignal.com/2025/11/19/months-of-opposition-ignored-husted-performs-u-turn-on-aca-tax-credit-extension/
FACT CHECK: Rob Bresnahan’s claim on Mike Johnson agreeing to ACA subsidies vote is false https://heartlandsignal.com/2025/11/19/fact-check-rob-bresnahans-claim-on-mike-johnson-agreeing-to-aca-subsidies-vote-is-false/
FACT CHECK: Rob Bresnahan’s claim on Mike Johnson agreeing to ACA subsidies vote is false
While speaking about extending the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credit subsidies, U.S. Rep Rob Bresnahan (R-PA) falsely claimed House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) would allow a vote to extend them.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:27 AM
FACT CHECK: Rob Bresnahan’s claim on Mike Johnson agreeing to ACA subsidies vote is false https://heartlandsignal.com/2025/11/19/fact-check-rob-bresnahans-claim-on-mike-johnson-agreeing-to-aca-subsidies-vote-is-false/
U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) talks about President Donald Trump reportedly giving Ghislaine Maxwell special treatment in prison.
"I don't need to explain why pardoning sex traffickers wouldn't be restoring law and order."
"I don't need to explain why pardoning sex traffickers wouldn't be restoring law and order."
November 19, 2025 at 11:01 PM
U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) talks about President Donald Trump reportedly giving Ghislaine Maxwell special treatment in prison.
"I don't need to explain why pardoning sex traffickers wouldn't be restoring law and order."
"I don't need to explain why pardoning sex traffickers wouldn't be restoring law and order."
St. Paul (MN) City Council member Molly Coleman says ICE agents in Tuesday's raid of a local manufacturing plant were "quite violent to community members."
November 19, 2025 at 9:36 PM
St. Paul (MN) City Council member Molly Coleman says ICE agents in Tuesday's raid of a local manufacturing plant were "quite violent to community members."
Trump offers more criticism of Indiana Republicans after swatting incident
https://heartlandsignal.com/2025/11/18/trump-offers-more-criticism-of-indiana-republicans-after-swatting-incident/
https://heartlandsignal.com/2025/11/18/trump-offers-more-criticism-of-indiana-republicans-after-swatting-incident/
Trump offers more criticism of Indiana Republicans after swatting incident
President Donald Trump doubled down on his criticism of Indiana Republicans who oppose redistricting last week, despite targeted attacks spawned by his callout.
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November 18, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Trump offers more criticism of Indiana Republicans after swatting incident
https://heartlandsignal.com/2025/11/18/trump-offers-more-criticism-of-indiana-republicans-after-swatting-incident/
https://heartlandsignal.com/2025/11/18/trump-offers-more-criticism-of-indiana-republicans-after-swatting-incident/
Tennessee Republicans clash with Trump on recent Glen Casada pardon
https://heartlandsignal.com/2025/11/18/tennessee-republicans-clash-with-trump-on-recent-glen-casada-pardon/
https://heartlandsignal.com/2025/11/18/tennessee-republicans-clash-with-trump-on-recent-glen-casada-pardon/
Tennessee Republicans clash with Trump on recent Glen Casada pardon
Both Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton (R-Crossville) and Lt. Gov. Randy McNally (R) have openly criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to pardon former Speaker Glen Casada, who was found g...
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November 18, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Tennessee Republicans clash with Trump on recent Glen Casada pardon
https://heartlandsignal.com/2025/11/18/tennessee-republicans-clash-with-trump-on-recent-glen-casada-pardon/
https://heartlandsignal.com/2025/11/18/tennessee-republicans-clash-with-trump-on-recent-glen-casada-pardon/
@justinjpearson.bsky.social, Democratic Tennessee state representative and U.S. House candidate, talks about his experience being one of the Tennessee Three that protested the Tennessee General Assembly's refusal to act on gun violence and being expelled (then reinstated) as a result.
November 18, 2025 at 4:55 PM
@justinjpearson.bsky.social, Democratic Tennessee state representative and U.S. House candidate, talks about his experience being one of the Tennessee Three that protested the Tennessee General Assembly's refusal to act on gun violence and being expelled (then reinstated) as a result.
CBS Chicago reports that while Chicagoland resident Yadira Chavez tried to get her fiancé, Giovani Flores Garcia, out of ICE custody after he was arrested with no criminal history and no warrant, she was then scammed out of $10,000 by someone impersonating an immigration lawyer.
November 17, 2025 at 11:06 PM
CBS Chicago reports that while Chicagoland resident Yadira Chavez tried to get her fiancé, Giovani Flores Garcia, out of ICE custody after he was arrested with no criminal history and no warrant, she was then scammed out of $10,000 by someone impersonating an immigration lawyer.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) defends House Speaker Mike Johnson after Johnson plainly stated he wouldn't bring an ACA subsidies extension bill up for a vote in the House.
November 17, 2025 at 4:25 PM
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) defends House Speaker Mike Johnson after Johnson plainly stated he wouldn't bring an ACA subsidies extension bill up for a vote in the House.
@justinjpearson.bsky.social, Democratic Tennessee state representative and U.S. House candidate, talks with WCPT's Richard Chew about the right-wing hated and racist attacks he received for pushing for gun control laws in a red state.
November 17, 2025 at 4:06 PM
@justinjpearson.bsky.social, Democratic Tennessee state representative and U.S. House candidate, talks with WCPT's Richard Chew about the right-wing hated and racist attacks he received for pushing for gun control laws in a red state.
Pennsylvania State Rep. @tarikforpa.bsky.social (D-Philadelphia) said with the $230 million Trump wants from the DOJ, he would
-Fully fund food banks, schools after-school programs
-Rebuild libraries, rec centers and civic buildings
-Rebuild Manayunk, PA infrastructure
-Fully fund food banks, schools after-school programs
-Rebuild libraries, rec centers and civic buildings
-Rebuild Manayunk, PA infrastructure
November 14, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Pennsylvania State Rep. @tarikforpa.bsky.social (D-Philadelphia) said with the $230 million Trump wants from the DOJ, he would
-Fully fund food banks, schools after-school programs
-Rebuild libraries, rec centers and civic buildings
-Rebuild Manayunk, PA infrastructure
-Fully fund food banks, schools after-school programs
-Rebuild libraries, rec centers and civic buildings
-Rebuild Manayunk, PA infrastructure
U.S. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) tells Punchbowl News' Jake Sherman he thinks the Epstein files won't be a voting issue in next year's midterms.
"It'll get voted on next week, and then you guys will have to find something else salacious."
"It'll get voted on next week, and then you guys will have to find something else salacious."
November 14, 2025 at 4:11 PM
U.S. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) tells Punchbowl News' Jake Sherman he thinks the Epstein files won't be a voting issue in next year's midterms.
"It'll get voted on next week, and then you guys will have to find something else salacious."
"It'll get voted on next week, and then you guys will have to find something else salacious."
U.S. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) tells Punchbowl News' Jake Sherman that he "doesn't really care" if many of his Republican colleagues vote to release the Epstein files.
November 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
U.S. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) tells Punchbowl News' Jake Sherman that he "doesn't really care" if many of his Republican colleagues vote to release the Epstein files.
Ron Johnson and others set to financially benefit from role in Jan. 6 plot
https://heartlandsignal.com/2025/11/13/ron-johnson-and-others-set-to-financially-benefit-from-role-in-jan-6-plot/
https://heartlandsignal.com/2025/11/13/ron-johnson-and-others-set-to-financially-benefit-from-role-in-jan-6-plot/
November 13, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Ron Johnson and others set to financially benefit from role in Jan. 6 plot
https://heartlandsignal.com/2025/11/13/ron-johnson-and-others-set-to-financially-benefit-from-role-in-jan-6-plot/
https://heartlandsignal.com/2025/11/13/ron-johnson-and-others-set-to-financially-benefit-from-role-in-jan-6-plot/
J.B. Pritzker: "When Democrats are winning by 20 points in a red state, and when Democrats who were supposed to win by three or six points in New Jersey, in Virginia, which are purple states, winning by 13 and 15 points, I think you can see that people are very upset with the leadership of the MAGA"
November 13, 2025 at 9:34 PM
J.B. Pritzker: "When Democrats are winning by 20 points in a red state, and when Democrats who were supposed to win by three or six points in New Jersey, in Virginia, which are purple states, winning by 13 and 15 points, I think you can see that people are very upset with the leadership of the MAGA"
FACING OPPOSITION, MISSOURI GOP RALLIES TO SAVE THEIR GERRYMANDERED MAPS
Missouri’s new congressional map is likely going to require approval from voters next year before being implemented, and Republicans in the state are gearing up to defend them. https://bit.ly/4p4RKxx
Missouri’s new congressional map is likely going to require approval from voters next year before being implemented, and Republicans in the state are gearing up to defend them. https://bit.ly/4p4RKxx
Facing opposition, Missouri GOP rallies to save their gerrymandered maps
Missouri's new congressional map is likely going to require approval from voters next year before being implemented, and Republicans in the state are gearing up to defend them.
heartlandsignal.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:42 PM
FACING OPPOSITION, MISSOURI GOP RALLIES TO SAVE THEIR GERRYMANDERED MAPS
Missouri’s new congressional map is likely going to require approval from voters next year before being implemented, and Republicans in the state are gearing up to defend them. https://bit.ly/4p4RKxx
Missouri’s new congressional map is likely going to require approval from voters next year before being implemented, and Republicans in the state are gearing up to defend them. https://bit.ly/4p4RKxx
U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ) says she will "immediately" sign the discharge petition to release the Epstein files. Her signature was the final one needed to force a House vote on releasing the files.
November 12, 2025 at 9:54 PM
U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ) says she will "immediately" sign the discharge petition to release the Epstein files. Her signature was the final one needed to force a House vote on releasing the files.
Moments after being sworn in, U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva calls out House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) for holding up her swearing-in ceremony for 50 days.
"One individual should not be able to unilaterally obstruct the swearing in of a duly elected member of Congress for political reasons."
"One individual should not be able to unilaterally obstruct the swearing in of a duly elected member of Congress for political reasons."
November 12, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Moments after being sworn in, U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva calls out House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) for holding up her swearing-in ceremony for 50 days.
"One individual should not be able to unilaterally obstruct the swearing in of a duly elected member of Congress for political reasons."
"One individual should not be able to unilaterally obstruct the swearing in of a duly elected member of Congress for political reasons."
After being sworn in, U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ) calls out the Republican-controlled House for not holding President Donald Trump accountable like they're supposed to.
November 12, 2025 at 9:44 PM
After being sworn in, U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ) calls out the Republican-controlled House for not holding President Donald Trump accountable like they're supposed to.