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Abrego Garcia: The Poster Child for the Left’s Demands of Endless ‘Due Process’
During the Joe Biden administration, the Left and its media allies tried to erase the line between legal and illegal aliens, calling all aliens “noncitizens.” Now they’re attempting to confuse the distinction between criminal and civil proceedings and rights regarding deportable aliens to stoke opposition to the Donald Trump administration’s actions. In so doing, the Left…Lora Ries -
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Dana Perino’s Book on Mentoring Is a Must-Read for Everyone
Dana Perino has a superpower. It is a special gift that has nothing to do with her position as a Fox News anchor or her former role as press secretary for former President George W. Bush. Instead, it has everything to do with her ability to guide young people as they navigate the minefields of…Salena Zito -
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From School Board Mom to National Leader: Tiffany Justice’s New Mission for Parental Rights
The rise of parental activism in education has transformed America’s political landscape since COVID-19 lockdowns exposed what was happening behind classroom doors. Now, one of the movement’s most influential voices is taking on a new role to champion parental rights at the national level. Tiffany Justice, co-founder of Moms for Liberty, recently joined The Heritage…Robert B. Bluey -
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How Do You Do, Fellow White People? Tim Walz Says Hello!
Former vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz recently told an audience at Harvard’s Kennedy School that former Vice President Kamala Harris chose him as a running mate because of his uncanny ability to connect with the average Caucasian cisgender dude “I could code talk to white guys—watching football, fixing their truck,” he explained. “I was the permission…David Harsanyi -
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Climate Fanaticism? Understanding Spain, Portugal Blackout
VALENCIA, Spain—Two modern ills converged in Europe on Monday, literally one of the darkest days in decades. An ideological obsession with climate fanaticism left countries without power for hours, while censorship of “disinformation,” often information the powerful don’t like, plunged the population in an informational blackout in subsequent days. The electrical blackout brought planes, trains,…Mike Gonzalez -
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‘Obviously in Trouble’: 17 Years Later, California High-Speed Rail Leaders Sound Alarm Over Project Funding
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Leaders of California’s high-speed rail project are sounding the alarm on the project’s financial future after nearly 20 years of delays and billions of tax dollars spent, the Los Angeles Times first reported. After California’s High-Speed Rail Authority board members voted to approve new contracts for the Central Valley station and construction bids for…Audrey Streb -
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When It Comes to ID, It’s Time to Get REAL
Congress passed the REAL ID Act in 2005, a few years after the 9/11 attacks. The subsequent 9/11 Commission Report revealed many weaknesses in our national security, including the fact that hijackers Khalid Al-Mihdhar and Nawaf Al-Hazmi got California driver’s licenses through a facilitator in San Diego. They probably used those to board the American Airlines plane they crashed…Simon Hankinson -
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Trump’s Push for Equal Rights and Against Quotas
“It is the policy of the United States to eliminate the use of disparate-impact liability in all contexts to the maximum degree possible to avoid violating the Constitution, Federal civil rights laws, and basic American ideals.” Those words, the operative section of “Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy,” one of several executive orders President Donald…Michael Barone -
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Is Oklahoma in Danger of ‘Satanic School’?
The Supreme Court heard arguments on April 30 on whether a Catholic school in Oklahoma named for St. Isidore the Farmer can be the first charter school with a religious foundation. It’s the latest case to alarm the media about the so-called separation of church and state. New York Times legal reporter Adam Liptak cited…Tim Graham -
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‘Defender of Girls and Women’s Sports’: Meet the First Federal Judge Nominated in Trump Second Term
President Donald Trump nominated the first federal judge of his second administration. Whitney Hermandorfer is Trump’s choice to serve on the 6th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals in Cincinnati, Ohio. She currently leads Tennessee’s Strategic Litigation Unit in the Office of the Tennessee Attorney General. Trump praised her as as a staunch defender of girls…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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Analyst Explains Why a Two-State Solution Between Israel and Palestine Won’t Work
JERUSALEM—For decades, many political leaders on the Left and Right alike have advocated for a two-state solution to solve the conflict between the Israelis and Palestinians, but such a plan is not a viable solution, says Heritage Foundation senior research fellow Eugene Kontorovich. “The best thing about the two-state solution is its name because it…Virginia Allen -
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What Does Russia Want?
Russia’s war to conquer Ukraine has been raging since February 2022. At first, the Russian offensive seemed fated for success: Russian troops came within a few kilometers of Kyiv, and Western powers offered President Volodymyr Zelenskyy exit from the country. Zelenskyy refused; Ukrainian forces proceeded to hold off and reverse the Russian offensive. Within a…Ben Shapiro -
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SBA Chief Loeffler Pushes Back Against Media Narrative on Tariffs
SAVANNAH, Georgia—Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler celebrated Friday’s jobs report, dismissed fears about a tariff-induced recession, and expressed optimism that the U.S. economy is “spring-loaded” for success. “Every meeting I come out of with manufacturers, they are completely enthusiastic and optimistic,” Loeffler told The Daily Signal in an interview at the Job Creators Network’s Freedom…Tyler O’Neil -
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The Art of a Second Iran Deal
President Donald Trump’s first 100 days, which he celebrated this week with a characteristically electric campaign-style rally in Michigan, were the fastest and most frenzied 100 days in modern presidential history. And if Thursday’s presidential personnel drama is any indication, the next 100 days could offer more of the same. On Thursday, embattled Trump administration…Josh Hammer -
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EXCLUSIVE: Meet 6 Illegal Aliens Arrested in Raid at Underground Nightclub
More than 300 law enforcement officers from 13 federal, state, and local agencies busted an illegal after-hours nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado, at the end of April, arresting 104 illegal aliens. “Under President [Donald] Trump and [Homeland Security Secretary Kristi] Noem, the days of unchecked cartel violence are over,” Tricia McLaughlin, assistant secretary at the Department of…Virginia Allen -
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‘We Will Not Be Bullied’: EPA Head Lee Zeldin Calls Out Media Bias Denying Biden Waste
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA—Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin says he will not be bullied into allowing the waste and abuse of the previous administration to continue, even as the legacy media continues to insist he has no evidence of it. “We will not be bullied and intimidated into wasting taxpayer dollars,” Zeldin told The Daily Signal in…Tyler O’Neil -
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Trump Scores These 4 Wins Against Voter Fraud in One Week
The Trump administration Justice Department made significant moves to combat voter fraud during the final days of April and opening days of May—in some cases with the help of the Department of Government Efficiency, better known as DOGE. That includes a conviction, three arrests, and the creation of a new task force. These actions are…Fred Lucas -
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We Needed a New President, Not ‘Comprehensive Immigration Reform’
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. At the end of the 90-day period, where are we on the immigration issue? And there’s…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Trump’s Bold Strategy to Get a Ukraine War Peace Deal
Two days after inking a deal to share future revenues from Ukrainian mineral deposits, the United States is pressuring Ukraine and Russia to come to the negotiating table with more realistic demands of their own to bring an end to the war. At a Friday press conference, State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said American diplomats…Bradley Devlin -
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Six Flags Over Pennsylvania Avenue’s Latest Surprise: UN Ambassador Michael Waltz
Beyond his presidential duties, Donald Trump operates Six Flags Over Pennsylvania Avenue. This taxpayer-funded amusement park promises never a dull moment. Its rides are some of the world’s most thrilling—like nothing anyone has seen before. The Senior-Staff Roller Coaster plunged at dizzying speed on Thursday morning, as national security adviser Michael Waltz seemed to drop to his doom. How badly…Deroy Murdock