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What’s Next for Comey in Secret Service Investigation
The Secret Service may try to force former FBI Director James Comey to answer pointed questions about a social media post he issued depicting an image of “8647,” but a U.S. attorney whom President Donald Trump appointed will determine whether to prosecute Comey over the post. If Comey refuses to comply with their request for…Susan Crabtree -
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Russia and Ukraine Hold Direct Talks for First Time in Over 3 Years
Leaders from Russia and Ukraine met Friday in Istanbul for the first direct talks since March 2022. The talks lasted less than two hours, and while no clear results toward peace were reached, the two nations did agree to a large prisoner swap. In an equal exchange, 1,000 prisoners of war will be…Virginia Allen -
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Brandon Gill Comes Back From Parenting Newborn to Save Budget Bill
Freshman Rep. Brandon Gill returned from leave with his newborn son Friday to participate in a contentious budget vote that could make or break Republican efforts to pass what President Donald Trump calls the “one big, beautiful” budget bill—aimed at funding his policy priorities and fulfilling a host of campaign promises. As of Friday morning,…George Caldwell -
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Mayor Who Sought Entry to ICE Facility Once Called for Reduced Sentence for Gang Member
Before becoming mayor of Newark, New Jersey, Ras Baraka called for leniency in a case related to the leader of a violent street gang. Baraka, a Democrat running for governor of New Jersey, made national headlines after attempting to enter an illegal-alien detention facility last week with New Jersey Democrat Reps. Robert Menendez Jr.,…Virginia Allen -
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‘Sense of National Pride’: W.Va. Lawmaker Offers Resolution Honoring First American Pope
Rep. Riley Moore wants Congress to celebrate the historic election of the first American pope. The West Virginia Republican has introduced a House resolution to honor Pope Leo XIV after his unprecedented election to head the Roman Catholic Church on May 8. The resolution congratulates Pope Leo XIV on his election, commends him “for a…Jacob Adams -
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The Left Can’t Tell If They Hate Femininity or Just Conservative Women
The New York Times, which long ago gave up any pretense of objectivity, has once again reminded us what truly keeps the Left up at night: beautiful, confident, conservative women. In a recent style column that reads more like an entry from The Babylon Bee, a writer wrings her hands over a horrifying cultural crisis—no,…Crystal Bonham -
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Trump’s Middle East Strategy Is Ambitious but Also Dangerous
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. President Donald Trump this week had a historic tour of the Gulf monarchies in the Middle…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Republicans Could Secure About $1.4 Billion in Savings by Defunding Child Transitions
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Republicans could net approximately $1.4 billion in savings through cutting Medicaid coverage for child gender transitions, a senior legislative aide familiar with the unofficial figure told The Daily Signal. The House Energy and Commerce Committee’s markup Tuesday of budget reconciliation includes a provision from Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, that would block…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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Jeffries Rejects Republicans’ Welfare Reform Proposals
House Democrat leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries suggested at a Thursday press conference that he would vigorously oppose Republicans' reform proposals for Medicaid and other welfare benefits, with the hope that their budget reconciliation bill fails and the GOP leadership has to seek Democrats’ votes. Jeffries, D-N.Y.—who spoke at a press briefing at the same time…George Caldwell -
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App Stores Are Enabling Online Abuse of Kids—Time to End It
For years now, children across our country have been systematically duped by predators into exposing themselves sexually online. The next step is often blackmail. This is what drove 16-year-old Carter Bremseth to take his life one night in 2021, after volunteering as an altar server at his church. His mother Jaime—a licensed mental health counselor—went…Jared Hayden -
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Trump Energy Department Reviews $15 Billion in Biden Green Grants. Here Are Some Notable Recipients.
The Biden administration issued billions in taxpayer-funded green grants—many to large multinational corporations. Now the Trump administration’s Energy Secretary Christopher Wright ordered a review of 179 recipients to save $15 billion. Meanwhile, some recipients of the Biden-era green grants told The Daily Signal they plan to proceed with the projects. One of the biggest sources…Fred Lucas -
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Senate Panel Hearing Spotlights Charter Schools for Special-Needs Kids
Sen. Bill Cassidy on Thursday urged parents and school choice advocates to continue efforts to promote the educational benefits of charter schools, with an emphasis on children with special needs. Cassidy, R-La., who chairs the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, hosted a hearing on the charter school movement, “Chartering Excellence: A Policy Briefing…Jacob Adams -
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Johnson Holds Life-or-Death Budget Negotiations
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson met with competing groups of Republican lawmakers Thursday morning on issues that could decide whether or not the GOP’s “big, beautiful” budget bill passes the House. Johnson, R-La., is working at a feverish pace to pass a budget reconciliation bill that would fulfill President Donald Trump’s campaign promises, such…George Caldwell -
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‘UNBELIEVABLY DAUNTING’: Kennedy Allies Launch Nonprofit to Help RFK Reform the Public Health Establishment
Allies of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gathered Thursday to launch the Make America Healthy Again Institute, an organization aiming to outsource the Health and Human Services Department’s oversight and reform efforts. “The people in the bureaucracies like the status quo, and so Bobby Kennedy and all of the great people who are at the top…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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5 Takeaways From Oral Arguments on Universal Injunctions in Birthright Citizenship Case at the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Thursday on whether nationwide injunctions violate the Constitution, after lower courts have issued 40 nationwide injunctions against the second Trump administration. “Universal injunctions exceed the judicial power granted in Article III which exist only to address the injury to the complaining party,” Solicitor General D. John Sauer argued. The…Tyler O’Neil -
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‘Waste of @#$% Time’: Under Fire From Other Democrats, Michigan Lawmaker Drops Trump Impeach Effort
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., dropped his ill-fated effort to force the House to vote on his impeachment resolution against President Donald Trump following widespread pressure from fellow Democrats to stand down. Thanedar, an embattled two-term lawmaker facing a primary challenge from the Left, filed a privileged resolution Tuesday that would have forced House Democrats…Adam Pack -
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The Man Who Helped Prove Biden Wasn’t Actually Running the Country
No other organization was a bigger thorn in the side of former President Joe Biden’s administration than the Oversight Project. The group sued the Biden administration about 100 times on issues ranging from lawfare to illegal immigration during the former president’s tenure. Biden may be gone, but the Oversight Project continues to push for answers…Bradley Devlin -
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Trump Speaks to US Troops in Middle East: ‘We Don’t Care If You’re Politically Correct’
Troops chanted “U.S.A.” at the largest U.S. military base in the Middle East as President Donald Trump took the podium before them on Thursday. The president touted the changes his administration has already made to the U.S. military, such as reinstating service members expelled under the Biden administration for not taking the COVID-19 vaccine…Virginia Allen -
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Pope Leo XIII Rejected Socialism, Defended Private Property. Will Leo XIV Follow Suit?
When Pope Leo XIV addressed the College of Cardinals two days after he was elected to the papacy, he explained why he took the name that he did. “Sensing myself called to continue in this same path, I chose to take the name Leo XIV,” he said. “There are different reasons for this, but mainly…Terence Jeffrey -
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What Makes US-Israel Relations Special?
The relationship between the United States and Israel is usually seen as “special” because of technical matters. Israel is the only democracy in the Middle East. Israel and the U.S. share vitally important intelligence and technology. But what about shared values? Shortly after America’s new ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, arrived at his post, he…Star Parker