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Democrats Seek Rebrand With Unconventional Candidates, Image Makeover With Mustaches and Beards
Democrats are looking to broaden their voter appeal by recruiting unconventional candidates and changing their image. One example of the recent outreach is JoAnna Mendoza, a veteran with 20 years of military service and a former Marine Corps drill instructor with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. Democrats think she is someone who can relate to…Jacob Adams -
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Seismic Shifts in American Health Policy Have RFK’s Fingerprints All Over Them
To understand where our nation’s health policy currently stands, and where it is headed, one event enlightens our thinking: Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent speech before the World Health Assembly, in which he outlined in stark detail the specific reasons why the United States has left the World Health Organization….Armstrong Williams -
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Golden Age? Heritage’s Roberts, Kellyanne Conway Spar With Obama Adviser, NYT Columnist
Is America heading into a “golden age” in President Donald Trump’s second term? That was the question put up for discussion Thursday in a Munk Debate hosted by the Aurea Foundation in Toronto. The Munk Debates have been hosted semi-annually since 2008 and feature civil discourse by the “brightest thinkers of our time.” On one…Jarrett Stepman -
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Here’s Why DeSantis Isn’t Opposing University of Florida President Candidate Who Made ‘Woke’ Statements
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday explained why he is allowing University of Michigan President Santa Ono to proceed in the confirmation process to lead the University of Florida, despite Ono’s previous statements that DeSantis admitted make him “cringe.” Ono published an op-ed earlier this month explaining that his ideas on the Left’s ideology—often referred…Tyler O’Neil -
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DEVELOPING: ‘Every Judge for Himself’ and US Courts in Chaos
Decisions, reversals, stays, restraining orders, injunctions, freezes, thaws, and every other kind of ruling flies out of federal courtrooms these days, on everything from tariffs to environmental blocks. It’s every judge for himself as district, appeals, and trade courts serve up radically different decisions like hotcakes. Are we in a true constitutional crisis? We’ll dig…Tony Kinnett -
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Harvard, You’re Entitled to Nothing
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s video from Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see more of his videos. Hello, this is Victor Davis Hanson for The Daily Signal. Recently, President Donald Trump has escalated his struggle with Harvard University. Remember what the issues were….Victor Davis Hanson -
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Maryland Lawsuit Against LGBTQ Indoctrination in Schools Cites Historical Precedent
Lawyer Eric Baxter argued Wednesday that his defense of Maryland parents seeking to opt their kids out of LGBTQ+ classroom discussions in the case of Mahmoud v. Taylor could be a generational opportunity to reaffirm parental rights in education. Baxter, senior counsel at Becket, a nonprofit religious liberty law firm, spoke to an audience at…George Caldwell -
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Leavitt Goes Scorched Earth on Judge Tribunal’s Ruling Against Trump Tariffs
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt went ballistic over a ruling from the U.S. Court of International Trade that struck down President Donald Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to place tariffs on China, Mexico, Canada, and other countries. Leavitt, addressing reporters from the White House briefing room on Thursday, opened…Bradley Devlin -
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2 Polls in Va. Governor’s Race Paint Very Different Pictures. Why Is Media Only Showing Democrat-Friendly One?
The “unofficial” start to summer 2025 has arrived, and with it, Virginia’s campaign season with its national implications—it’s touted as a barometer for how the electorate feels about the party in power in Washington. The state never has an “off year”—what pundits call election years without a federal or statewide elections. Every year in Virginia…Joe Thomas -
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How President Trump Stopped Democrats’ Plan for Permanent Power
It was not very long ago that liberal writers would rhapsodize about how America’s changing demographics would spell Republicans’ doom. A 2012 headline from The New York Times read, “Demographic Shift Brings New Worry for Republicans.” By 2014, the corporate media was already writing the GOP’s obituary: “Republicans have a major demographic problem. And it’s…Bradley Devlin -
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Democrats Push ‘Oregon Way’ for Nationwide Vote-at-Home Initiative
Democrat Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley want the entire United States to adopt the “Oregon Way” for mail-in voting and have 11 other senators backing them. The Vote at Home Act would provide prepaid envelopes to return ballots for every registered voter, and requires automatic voter registration in states. “I’m not sure you want…Fred Lucas -
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DOJ Sues North Carolina Over Voter Registration Issues
The Justice Department sued North Carolina on Wednesday, alleging the battleground state failed to maintain accurate voter registration lists. The litigation advances President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14248, “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections,” to ensure enforcement of existing federal election laws. The federal complaint alleges North Carolina’s Board of Elections used a state…Fred Lucas -
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Dan Bongino Says FBI Will Soon Release Video Confirming Jeffrey Epstein Killed Himself
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino said on Thursday that soon-to-be released footage will confirm that disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein committed suicide inside his jail cell. Suspicions have surrounded the apparent suicide of Epstein in his Manhattan jail cell on Aug. 10, 2019, with some indicating that he was actually murdered. Bongino said…Nicole Silverio -
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California Records Show How Attorney General Skewed Transgender Ballot Measure
While gathering signatures for a proposed California ballot measure, Korey Wells found people who had opposed allowing boys to play girls scholastic sports, but nevertheless “refused to sign and/or donate” to an initiative that would prevent it. The reason was “because they do not believe the substance of the Initiative could be so different than…Fred Lucas -
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Trump Commutes Sentence of ‘Gangster Disciples’ Founder
In one of his most unorthodox moves to date, President Donald Trump commuted the federal life sentences of ex-convict Larry Hoover, 74, who was a founding member of the “Gangster Disciples” street gang in the 1960s. It is unclear why Trump commuted Hoover’s sentences, but his liberation has been championed by prominent rappers Kanye West…George Caldwell -
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Changes to ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ to Cost Extra $140B Over 10 Years, Tax Panel Estimates
Want some extra SALT with those budgetary fries? It will cost you. The congressional Joint Committee on Taxation has released its latest cost estimates on the latest House budget proposal, which includes a quadrupling of the cap on state and local tax (SALT) deductions on federal taxes. The projections suggest late compromises on issues such…George Caldwell -
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Poll: Paxton Leads Sen. Cornyn in Primary but Would Fare Worse in General Election
A new poll shows Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is besting Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, in a hypothetical GOP Senate primary but would perform worse than the incumbent in what could shape up to be a tough general election for Republicans. Paxton holds a nine-point lead over Cornyn in a recent survey of likely Republican…Jacob Adams -
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Rubio to Slash or Consolidate More Than 300 State Department Offices
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is moving quickly on President Donald Trump’s directive to overhaul the State Department and has notified Congress of plans to eliminate or consolidate more than 300 offices. On Thursday, Rubio notified Congress of some of the plan’s particulars. The elimination or consolidation of more than 300 department offices amounts to…Bradley Devlin -
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Trump Administration to Terminate Visas for Chinese Students
The Trump administration is taking steps to terminate visas for Chinese students studying in the United States. “The U.S. will begin revoking visas of Chinese students, including those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced in a post on X Wednesday evening. The…Virginia Allen -
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The Big, Beautiful Bill: A Lifeline for America’s Seniors
In an era when many older Americans struggle to meet their most basic needs, the “Big, Beautiful Bill” stands out as a transformative piece of legislation—a rare example of commonsense policy that prioritizes dignity, stability, and security for our senior citizens. Across the country, seniors face mounting challenges. Fixed incomes barely stretch far enough to…Saul Anuzis