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    9-0 SCOTUS Ruling Could Trigger Wave of ICE Detention Lawsuits
    The Supreme Court, in a 9-0 ruling, sided against a private prison firm that contracts with Immigration and Customs Enforcement to detain illegal aliens.  The outcome could subject privately-owned prisons currently contracting with ICE or other government agencies to more litigation. The ruling stems from a lawsuit that has languished in court for more than a…
    Fred Lucas
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    State AGs Hold AMA’s Feet to the Fire on Gender Transitions for Children
    The once-ironclad defenses of institutions captured by the transgender agenda appear to be crumbling before our eyes. After a recent statement by the American Medical Association suggested its defense of gender-transition surgeries for minors was shaky, a coalition of state attorneys general committed to defending children has decided to press the point. On Monday, 20…
    Joshua Arnold
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    Roy Pushes Terrorist Designation for Mexican Drug Cartels
    In the wake of Mexico’s recent explosion of gang violence, Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, is pushing his Republican colleagues in the House to codify an executive order declaring some drug cartels foreign terrorist organizations. Roy’s renewed efforts come after a U.S.-led military operation resulted in the death of the cartel’s leader, “El Mencho,” which resulted…
    Pedro Rodriguez
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    Trump’s SOTU: The Golden Age as Its Own Evidence
    On Sept. 26, 1960, something strange and irreversible happened to American politics: Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy faced each other in the first televised presidential debate, and two entirely different realities emerged from the same event. Those who listened to the debate on the radio believed Nixon won: his arguments were sharper, his command…
    Allen Mendenhall
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    Learning Economic Literacy Through Another Government Shutdown
    Despite last-minute negotiations, federal leaders have once again entered another federal government shutdown, as funding has lapsed for the Department of Homeland Security. To eventually re-open DHS, Congress will have to resort to an increasingly common financial legerdemain: funding the federal government through a last-minute “continuing resolution” rather than an on-time vote before the start…
    Ted Tucker
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    Trump’s SOTU Was a Defiant Commitment to American Self-Rule Over Ideology
    What is the state of the union in the 250th year of America’s independence? Seeing the country’s strength and prosperity today, the signers of the Declaration of Independence would probably agree with President Donald Trump that this is “the golden age of America.” Their last-ditch effort to save their way of life by breaking away…
    Daniel McCarthy
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    Promises Made, Promises Kept: The Return of an ‘America First’ Future
    When presidents stand before a joint session of Congress, they like to declare that “the state of our union is strong.”  President Donald Trump can say those words and mean them. Millions of Americans agree.  Thirteen months ago, the border was open to anyone willing to cross it, including criminals, cartel operatives, and nearly 300,000 unaccompanied children, thousands who are now considered unaccounted for. Three…
    Greg Sindelar
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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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