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The California-Wide Web? Why Sacramento Can’t Go Its Own Way on Net Neutrality
California is quickly becoming the regulation capital of the world. At a time when Washington is trying to rein in its quarter-million regulators, Sacramento is busy imposing new restrictions and mandates faster than ever. Last month, Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law perhaps the costliest regulations of all; namely, network neutrality rules on California broadband… -
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Under Shadow of Russia’s War, Ukrainian Veterans and Families of Fallen Try to Move On
KYIV, Ukraine—The trench lines of Europe’s only ongoing land war are six hours away by train from Ukraine’s capital city of Kyiv. But you can hardly tell. Businesses and bars and universities and protests and politics—in other words, life—all go on and on despite the war. Yet, the war is always there. Distant and unseen… -
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The Fighting Spirit of the US Navy
Oct. 13 marked the 243rd birthday of the United States Navy. The Navy has grown and evolved dramatically from that first “swift sailing vessel” of the Constitutional Navy. Today, the Navy’s fleet of 286 ships and submarines is the most capable and powerful naval force in the world. The identity and traditions of the Navy… -
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Principal Replaced After Telling Student to Take Off Trump Jersey at ‘Patriotic’ Football Game
Administrators replaced a North Carolina high school principal after she told a student to take off his Trump jersey at a patriotic-themed football game. Cindy Gordon, who was principal at Harnett Central High School, asked Matthew Collins, 18, to remove the jersey because it was political, WRAL reported Friday. The front of the jersey read “USA”… -
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The Daily Signal Podcast: Betsy DeVos on Giving States More Power in Education
Betsy DeVos received heaps of scorn from the left when she became education secretary, but since taking office last year, she’s accomplished much—and given a good deal of power back to the states. In this episode, Rob Bluey, our editor-in-chief, sits down with DeVos to talk about the progress being made. We also talk to… -
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Movie ‘Gosnell’ Cracks Top 10 at Box Office
A movie about Kermit Gosnell, the late-term abortionist in Philadelphia who went to prison after being convicted in connection with the deaths of three babies, hit the Top 10 films at the box office over the weekend. “We were [No. 10] on Friday and Saturday, but slipped back to 12 on Sunday,” Phelim McAleer, who co-produced… -
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6 Big Moments in Trump-Stahl Rumble on ‘60 Minutes’
Much of President Donald Trump’s “60 Minutes” interview Sunday consisted of responding to veteran CBS News reporter Lesley Stahl’s questions on what have been Democrats’ talking points for months. During one exchange, Trump described to Stahl how the media treated his predecessor, President Barack Obama, much differently. “I disagree, but I don’t want to have… -
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The Supreme Court Recently Sided With Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers. The Ripple Effect Has Begun.
Pregnancy centers were victorious at the Supreme Court earlier this summer, and that win is having a major ripple effect. In NIFLA v. Becerra, the court ruled 5-4 that states cannot require pro-life pregnancy centers to post advertisements promoting abortion, holding that such laws would violate the free speech rights of those centers. The ruling… -
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Elizabeth Warren Demands $1 Million From Trump for Tiny American Indian Heritage
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., touting a DNA test Monday that revealed she has a tiny amount of American Indian ancestry, reminded President Donald Trump of the $1 million he talked about giving to charity if she were to present proof of such a heritage. “Remember saying on [July 5] that you’d give $1M to a… -
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Regular Working Joe Offers a Song for Trump’s ‘Great’ America
A part-time musician from Chicago who liked Donald Trump’s campaign message decided to write a song when he overheard two boys talking down America. The result, produced and recorded with a couple of friends, was “Let’s Make America Great Again.” And now that Joe Ambroggio and his family are among millions doing better in the… -
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Susan Rice’s Son Pursues Assault Charges in Incident at Pro-Kavanaugh Event at Stanford
The son of former Obama national security adviser Susan Rice, a pro-Trump College Republicans leader, is pressing “full charges” against a fellow Stanford University student who he says assaulted him at an event supporting new Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. John David Rice-Cameron, Rice's son and president of the Stanford College Republicans, alleges that fellow Stanford sophomore… -
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Former Trump Campaign Adviser Set to Answer Questions From House Panels
Former Trump campaign adviser George Papadopoulos, at the center of early allegations of "collusion" with Moscow, will appear before Congress to give closed-door testimony later this month, his wife confirmed to The Daily Caller News Foundation. Papadopoulos, 31, will appear Oct. 25 before members of the House Judiciary Committee and the House Oversight and Government… -
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Pro-Kavanaugh Group Airs ‘Thank You’ Ad for Sen. Susan Collins
A group that advocates more conservative judges on the nation’s courts has bought advertising to thank Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, for her speech and vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Sources familiar with the Judicial Crisis Network’s six-figure ad buy said it consists of a single ad that began airing last week… -
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A Question for Harvard: Who Actually Wins From Racial Preferences?
Sarah, a young African-American woman I’ve known for more than a decade, will apply soon to college. She’s gifted, motivated, and wise beyond her years. Sarah (not her real name) thrived in a neighborhood beset by sexual predators, addiction, and crime. I hope admissions officers will take into account the social and economic hardships she… -
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Podcast: David Harsanyi on America’s Enduring History With the Gun
On today’s show we feature an interview with David Harsanyi, author of the new book “First Freedom: A Ride Through America’s Enduring History with the Gun.” Harsanyi is a senior editor at The Federalist and is a nationally syndicated columnist whose column appears weekly on The Daily Signal. Also on today’s show: Ken Starr, who served as… -
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Biological Male Wins World Championship Event in Women’s Cycling
A biological male who identifies as a transgender woman won a women’s world championship cycling event Sunday in California. Rachel McKinnon, an assistant professor of philosophy at the College of Charleston in South Carolina, won the women’s 35-39 age bracket at the 2018 UCI Masters Track Cycling World Championships in Los Angeles. McKinnon, representing Canada, bested Carolien Van… -
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NBC Corrects Misreporting of Trump’s Comments on Lee, Grant
NBC News issued a correction Sunday of its reporting on President Donald Trump’s comments about Civil War generals, acknowledging that the president did not describe Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee as “incredible.” NBC News did not include Trump’s comments in full when it incorrectly reported that the president called Lee “incredible” during a speech Friday… -
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We Hear You: Haley at the UN, Kavanaugh on the Supreme Court, and ‘Gosnell’ at the Multiplex
Editor's note: Brett Kavanaugh's ascension to the Supreme Court drew much comment from our audience, but so did the unexpected news that Nikki Haley will leave her post at the United Nations (not to mention the "Gosnell" movie and the #WalkAway movement). Don't forget to write us at [email protected].—Ken McIntyre Dear Daily Signal: Sorry to… -
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Media Misses: Reporters Refuse to Recognize Leftist ‘Mob’ Rule
The Democratic Party has a new face and that is mob rule—but the mainstream media seems to conveniently ignore that. Plus: CNN’s Brooke Baldwin won’t even say the “M” word. If the tea party was harassing people out of restaurants and blocking the doors of the Supreme Court, do you think the media would ignore… -
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Countering the Rise of China
Over the past 40 years, since Deng Xiaoping began his policy of “Reform and Opening,” the People’s Republic of China has evolved from a less-developed country to the second-largest gross domestic product in the world. Over the past 25 years, it has also steadily transformed the People’s Liberation Army into a force that is capable…