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    Trump’s SOTU: Celebrating America and Its Heroes
    America has much to be proud of and many heroes to be thankful for. President Donald Trump took the opportunity during his State of the Union address Tuesday night to make that point. While his words and honors given channeled a surging popular patriotism, much hard work remains to deliver peace through strength. In the…
    Brent Sadler
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    MoveOn’s Anti-SOTU Event Draws Crowd—of Hecklers
    THE DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Hecklers appeared to make more noise than attendees at an anti-Trump rally sponsored by left-wing group MoveOn and featuring former MSNBC hosts Joy Reid and Katie Phang. President Donald Trump gave his State of the Union address Tuesday, with over 70 congressional Democrats electing to boycott the speech. During the MoveOn…
    Harold Hutchison
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    Trump Stem-Winder Sends Shockwaves Across Capitol Hill
    In the aftermath of President Donald Trump’s nearly two-hour State of the Union address, Republican and Democrat members of Congress went running to the media to start the messaging war. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., told reporters Trump’s speech Tuesday was “one of the best State of the Union speeches ever.” “It was…
    Pedro Rodriguez | Virginia Grace McKinnon | George Caldwell
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    Padilla Calls SAVE America Act An ‘Intimidation’ Tactic During All-Spanish SOTU Reaction Speech
    Sen. Alex Padilla, during his all-Spanish response to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union, accused Republicans of wanting to “manipulate the elections” and mobilize Immigration and Customs Enforcement to “terrorize” Hispanic communities. “Despite Trump’s lies, we know what we see with our own eyes,” the California Democrat said, before accusing “masked and armed agents”…
    Pedro Rodriguez
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    ‘Did Nancy Pelosi Stand Up?’: Trump Calls Out Pelosi as He Calls for Congressional Insider Trading Ban
    President Donald Trump took a jab at Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., during his State of the Union address on Tuesday as he pushed Congress to pass a ban on stock trading for members of Congress. “Did Nancy Pelosi stand up, if she’s here? Doubt it,” Trump joked after many Democrats remained seated while he called…
    George Caldwell | Reagan Campbell
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    5 Highlights From Trump’s 2026 State of the Union
    President Donald Trump highlighted the successful raid in Venezuela, the U.S. triumph at the Olympics, and new plans for tariffs and affordability in his first official State of the Union address of his second term. Here are five highlights from his speech on Tuesday night. 1. Honoring a Hero of Raid to Capture Maduro Trump…
    Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell
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    Dems Sit in Protest After Trump Demands Americans Be Placed Over Illegal Aliens
    The House chamber broke out in U.S.A. chants after President Donald Trump called on all elected officials to place American citizens over illegal immigrants during his State of the Union address, but the cheers were from only one side of the aisle: that of the Republicans. “One of the great things about the SOTU is…
    Pedro Rodriguez
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    Trump Calls on Senate to Pass SAVE America Act
    President Donald Trump called on lawmakers to pass the SAVE America Act during his State of the Union address Tuesday night. “I’m asking you to approve the SAVE America Act,” Trump said, adding, “cheating is rampant in our elections.” If passed and signed into law, the SAVE America Act, which stands for the Safeguard American…
    Virginia Allen
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    Why Trump Chose Olympic Goalie for America’s Highest Civilian Honor
    President Donald Trump announced Tuesday he would award Connor Hellebuyck, goalie for the U.S. men’s hockey team, with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Hellebuyck is the 50th athlete to receive the prestigious award. Hellebuyck played a crucial role for the U.S. hockey team in the 2026 Winter Olympics, the Americans’ first gold medal since the…
    Reagan Campbell
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    LIVE STATE OF THE UNION COVERAGE by Daily Signal, Featuring Tony Kinnett
    The Daily Signal is LIVE right now with extraordinary coverage of President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address. The Daily Signal’s Tony Kinnett stages a special edition of his show, “The Tony Kinnett Cast,” featuring pre-speech commentary and expert analysis by Daily Signal reporters and editors. Then, it’s uninterrupted coverage of the president’s remarks…
    Daily Signal Staff
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    Some Democrats Refuse to Stand for US Men’s Hockey Team at SOTU
    Multiple congressional Democrats refused to stand for the U.S. men’s hockey team, who just won the gold medal in the 2026 Winter Olympics, at President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address. Trump welcomed the team to the first State of the Union address of his second term on Tuesday evening. Most of the other…
    Pedro Rodriguez
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    GOP Looks to Highlight How Policies Have Delivered for Everyday Americans
    At the State of the Union, Republicans in Congress are highlighting everyday Americans who have benefited from President Donald Trump and Republicans’ agenda.   Every year, members of Congress are invited to bring one guest from their home state to watch the president give the State of the Union address. Ahead of Trump’s address Tuesday, Republican members brought their guests to the Capitol…
    Virginia Grace McKinnon
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    What to Watch Before, During, and After Trump’s State of the Union
    Tonight is a big night for America—and The Daily Signal will be there every step of the way.  President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at 9 p.m. EST, and our team is ready to bring you the most comprehensive conservative coverage of his State of the Union address.  Here’s what we have planned. …
    Robert B. Bluey
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    ‘California Is Broken’: Elaine Culotti Launches Run for Governor
    Elaine Culotti, a California-based entrepreneur and reality TV personality, is running for governor of the Golden State. “California is broken, but it can be fixed,” Culotti says in her announcement video, which aired Thursday on “The Adam Carolla Show.” Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom is term limited and cannot run for reelection in 2026. Culotti says,…
    George Caldwell
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    Spanberger to Respond to the State of the Union Despite Sewage Crisis
    Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger ran her gubernatorial campaign last year as a moderate Democrat. Now that she’s sworn in, however, Virginia Democrats are pushing for a slew of new taxes as the state struggles to respond to winter storms and the massive Potomac sewage spill. Nevertheless, her performance seems good enough for national Democrats to…
    Virginia Grace McKinnon
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    Victor Davis Hanson: Cancer Update, ‘Your Prayers Work, Folks’
    Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of a segment from today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words” from Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to Hanson’s own YouTube channel to watch past episodes. Jack Fowler: Victor was also up at three or four o’clock his time. And he sent a…
    Victor Davis Hanson
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    Judge in Kirk Assassination Case Denies Defense Motion on Prosecutor
    A Utah judge on Tuesday denied a motion from the defense of the accused killer of conservative activist Charlie Kirk to disqualify a prosecutor in the case.   District Court Judge Tony Graf held a hearing earlier this month regarding a motion by defendant Tyler Robinson’s lawyers to disqualify Chad Grunander, a deputy state prosecutor in…
    Fred Lucas
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    Who Are the President’s State of the Union Guests?
    First lady Melania Trump’s box will be filled with special guests during President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address Tuesday night.  Trump’s honored guests include men and women of the U.S. military and “everyday Americans who have benefited” from Trump’s policies, according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. Pennsylvania wife and mother Megan Hemhauser is…
    Virginia Allen | Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell
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    What Supermajorities of Likely Voters in Battleground States Say About SAVE America Act
    While the SAVE America Act is being hotly debated within the Senate, well over two-thirds of likely voters across five battleground states support proof of citizenship to register to vote, a core element of the proposal. The Heritage Action poll was done in Alaska, Georgia, Maine, North Carolina, and Ohio, all expected to have competitive…
    Fred Lucas
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    EXCLUSIVE: White House Takes Stand Against DeSantis AI Bill
    FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—The White House is engaging against a Florida bill that would establish limits on artificial intelligence, including protections for minors, sources familiar with the matter tell The Daily Signal.  The White House has contacted Florida Speaker of the House Daniel Perez and his staff members about opposing Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Artificial…
    Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell
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