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‘It’s Called Having a Boss’: Scott Jennings Reminds Panelists Federal Workers Work for Trump
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Republican strategist Scott Jennings gave CNN panelists upset over an email asking government workers to outline their accomplishments a reality check Monday night, reminding them that all federal employees have President Donald Trump as their boss. White House senior adviser Elon Musk posted on X Saturday that federal employees needed to tell the Office…Harold Hutchison -
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Maine Pulls a South Carolina
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 had a meeting of the governors in the White House recently, this week,…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Just Like Colorado Bakers, Banks Also Need to Be Allowed to ‘Not Bake That Cake’
The government shouldn’t pressure banks and other financial institutions to avoid doing business with politically controversial people and businesses, just as bakers should not be compelled to bake cakes with messages they disagree with. Instead, they ought to be empowered to make their own decisions, taking a pass on would-be customers who are at odds…Patricia Patnode -
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Senate Dems Obstruct GOP Effort to Remove Biden’s Handcuffs on American Energy
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Senate Democrats blocked a resolution to overturn a Biden administration regulation hampering domestic energy production Tuesday afternoon. Senators voted 54-to-42 to defeat the resolution. Three Senate Democrats—Catherine Cortez-Masto and Jacky Rosen of Nevada and John Hickenlooper of Colorado—joined with Republicans to vote “yes” on repealing the Biden administration regulation. Republican Louisiana Sen. John…Adam Pack -
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House DOGE Panel to Examine How Foreign Aid Spreads ‘Woke Agenda’
The House Delivering on Government Efficiency Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., will convene Wednesday to explore one question: “How Foreign Aid Undermined U.S. Interests Around the World.” Coming amid President Donald Trump’s drastic downsizing of the U.S. Agency for International Development, the hearing will hear from three witnesses who will make the…George Caldwell -
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IED Kills Texas Rancher. Cartels Expected to Be Responsible, Official Says.
An improvised explosive device killed a Texas rancher last month, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller says. “This shocking act of violence highlights the growing threat posed by cartel activity along our southern border,” Miller said in a statement Tuesday. Antonio Céspedes Saldierna, 74, was killed at the end of January when his vehicle detonated an…Virginia Allen -
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Kansas Legislature Overrides Governor to Stop ‘Sex-Change’ Treatments on Children
The Kansas Legislature moved to outlaw “transgender” medical interventions for minors when it voted to override Democrat Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto of the Help Not Harm Act on Feb. 18. The Republican-led House voted 85-34 along party lines to override the governor’s veto, and the Senate sent the bill through 31-9, also along party…Moira Gleason -
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First-Term Congressman Aims to Hold ‘Illegal’ DOGE Actions Accountable
THE CENTER SQUARE—A Virginia congressman has introduced legislation to “bring transparency and accountability” to the Department of Government Efficiency. Democratic Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, a first-term congressman, says recent actions by DOGE are “illegal” and “unconstitutional,” resulting in the firings of “highly qualified” federal workers, the dismantling of “congressionally-authorized agencies,” as well as “other actions that…Sarah Roderick-Fitch -
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‘We’re Saving Lives’: Homan Praises Border Success, Promises More Deportations
Border czar Tom Homan touted the Trump administration’s achievements in addressing the illegal immigration crisis in a speech over the weekend, although he admitted that there’s still more to do. Speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Saturday, Homan, former chief of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, began by enumerating the damage done by former President Joe…S.A. McCarthy -
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House Republicans Close in on Budget Agreement
The House of Representatives is set to vote Tuesday evening on a budget resolution that aims to pass much of President Donald Trump’s agenda. The resolution is set to extend the 2017 Trump tax cuts, coupled with $300 billion for border and defense spending. It would also raise the federal debt ceiling by $4 trillion. …Jacob Adams -
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EXCLUSIVE: Conservative Groups Urge Congress to ‘Avoid Fake Spending Cut Gimmicks’
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—A coalition of conservative organizations, led by a think tank founded by former Vice President Mike Pence, is warning Congress against using “gimmicks” to cut spending. The coalition, led by Advancing American Freedom, praises Congress’ efforts to cut spending, but urges it to make cuts that will last. “We stand ready to work…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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Detransitioner Says Her Gender Confusion ‘Ultimately Came From a Lack of Faith’
Seven years ago, when she was 13, Chloe Cole started taking testosterone and puberty blockers. Two years later, she had a double mastectomy. Looking back now, at the age of 20, Cole says she believes it was the absence of a spiritual faith that led her down the path of transgenderism. Faith is “that piece…Virginia Allen -
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Warning From Chloe Cole: ‘We Need to Continue to Fight’
The battle to protect children and youth from harmful transgender practices has not been won, according to detransitioner Chloe Cole. While great progress has been made during the first month of the Trump administration, the battle is far from over, Cole says. “This is not a point in time where we can just assume…Virginia Allen -
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Government Watchdog’s Waste List Buttresses Trump Complaints About FEMA, Telework
Improper payments, empty federal buildings, and fragmented disaster response are among the key drivers of waste and inefficiency in the federal government, according to the Government Accountability Office. The GAO’s 2025 High-Risk List, “Heightened Attention Could Save Billions and Improve Government Efficiency and Effectiveness,” was released Tuesday, and, among other things, it details the Federal…Fred Lucas -
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String of Pro-Life Prosecutions in UK ‘Prove JD Vance to Be Correct’
Just days after Vice President JD Vance warned Europe against imposing Orwellian laws criminalizing free speech and silent prayer, police in Scotland arrested a 74-year-old grandmother for silently offering to speak to women outside an abortion facility, if they wished. Rose Docherty stood outside the abortion wing of Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Glasgow holding a…Ben Johnson -
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HISTORIC: Single Day Encounters at Southern Border Hit 15-Year Low
Customs and Border Protection encountered a record-low number of illegal aliens at the southern border on Saturday, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Agents “encountered only 200 aliens at the U.S. southern border. That is the lowest number of apprehensions in a single day in over 15 years,” according to a statement from…Virginia Allen -
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NYC’s Notorious Roosevelt Hotel to End Illegal Immigrant Housing
The Trump administration is swiftly bringing about some level of “normalcy” to the border, and it’s already having a significant impact around the country. One sign of that return to normalcy is New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ announcement on Monday that the Roosevelt Hotel will shut down sometime in the next few months. The hotel…Jarrett Stepman -
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K-12 DEI Program Faces Federal Scrutiny Amid Trump Crackdown
THE CENTER SQUARE—A parental rights education group has filed a federal complaint against a California school for allegedly offering training sessions to some teachers and not to others based on the teachers’ race. Parents Defending Education is filing a complaint with the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights Monday pointing to Kingmakers of Oakland,…Casey Harper -
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Despite Democrats’ DOGE Meltdown, Turns Out Americans Want to Cut Government
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—More than 6 in 10 voters believe President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency will significantly reduce federal government spending over the next year. The new polling from the Napolitan News Service, conducted by Scott Rasmussen at RMG Research, adds fresh evidence of DOGE’s popularity despite unrelenting attacks…Robert B. Bluey -
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Experts Applaud Trump’s Stern Investment Memorandum on China
President Donald Trump signed an executive memorandum Friday limiting investment by China in critical industries in the United States. The memorandum, “America First Investment Policy,” asserted that Chinese investment could be used for malevolent ends. Wilson Beaver, a policy adviser at the Allison Center for National Security at The Heritage Foundation, praised the move in…Jacob Adams