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Minnesota Church Invasion Leader Slapped With Ethics Complaint
The woman who helped organize the invasion of a St. Paul, Minnesota, church in the middle of service last month now faces an ethics complaint that may cost her the ability to practice law in the state. Nekima Levy Armstrong, a former president of the Minneapolis NAACP, has admitted to leading the agitators who invaded…Tyler O’Neil -
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BREAKING: Trump Says Khamenei Is Dead. What Happens Now in Iran?
President Donald Trump said that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead, following reports of his killing in a joint military operation conducted by the United States and Israel. “Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead,” Trump wrote on Truth Social Saturday afternoon. “This is not only Justice for the…Virginia Allen -
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Iranian Leader Khamenei Killed in Strikes, Israel Says
REUTERS—The United States and Israel launched the most ambitious attack on Iran in decades on Saturday, and Israel said Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei had been killed in the operation. Khamenei’s body has been found, a senior Israeli official told Reuters. Iran called the strikes unprovoked and illegal and responded with missiles fired at Israel and…Reuters -
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Victor Davis Hanson: Trump’s Cost-Benefit Analysis for Striking Iran
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of a segment from today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words” with Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to Hanson’s own YouTube channel to watch past episodes. This show was filmed prior to the start of Operation Epic Fury. Sami Winc: So, Victor, let’s then…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Trump Reminds Americans That All Policy Is Family Policy
President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address hit several important policy areas, but even though there was no specific mention of the country’s declining marriage rates and “birth dearth,” the concerns of families were a major theme. One of the key concerns for families today is the future of American homeownership. The cost and…Delano Squires -
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How the Heartland Is Reacting to Trump’s State of the Union
President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address sent shockwaves across Capitol Hill this week as he outlined an aggressive legislative agenda for Republicans in Congress. In Ohio—a state that encapsulates the MAGA shift in the Republican Party—the president’s call to action and his patriotic rallying cry did not fall on deaf ears. The Daily…Rebecca Downs -
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Amid Shutdown, 5 Major Homeland Security Responsibilities Are Unfunded
The Department of Homeland Security has gone without congressionally appropriated funding for two weeks, putting strain on an agency that has a wide variety of responsibilities related to the nation’s security. Democrats have repeatedly withheld the votes necessary to end debate on a bill to fund the agency, as they demand restraints on immigration law…George Caldwell -
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Congress Reacts to Iran Attack: Fetterman Praises, Jeffries Cautions
Members of Congress have begun reacting to Operation Epic Fury, today’s attack on the Islamic Republic of Iran by the United States and Israel. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., who has bucked his party with his continuing strong support for Israel, was quick to praise President Donald Trump’s action, stating on X, “President Trump has been…Daily Signal Staff -
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Spanberger and Dems Lie About Gerrymandering Scheme
Once you burn your credibility, it’s hard to get back. Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger deceived voters and concealed her true leftist agenda to win the Governor’s Mansion last year. Now she and her fellow Democrats are lying to Virginians about a new gerrymandered congressional district map they placed on the ballot as a constitutional amendment…Ben Cline -
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‘The Hour of Your Freedom Is at Hand’: President Trump’s Statement on Iran
This is a transcript of remarks President Donald Trump delivered early this morning on today’s air strikes on the Islamic Republic of Iran, a joint operation with Israel dubbed “Operation Epic Fury.” A short time ago, the United States military began major combat operations in Iran. Our objective is to defend the American people by…Daily Signal Staff -
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‘MAJOR COMBAT OPERATIONS’: Trump Announces Joint US-Israel Operation Against Iran
The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Saturday morning in what President Donald Trump characterized as the beginning of “major combat operations.” Explosions were heard throughout Tehran, Isfahan, and other parts of Iran on Saturday morning as the opening sorties hit Iranian soil. Israel was the first to announce the strikes. “The…Bradley Devlin -
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What Is ‘Operation Epic Fury’—and How Far Will the Iran Operation Go?
REUTERS—President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States had begun “major combat operations” in Iran, warning that there may be U.S. casualties. The strikes, which Trump said were aimed at destroying Iranian missiles and annihilating its navy, follow repeated U.S.-Israeli warnings that they would strike Iran again if it pressed ahead with its…Jasper Ward -
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Israel Declares State of Emergency as Iran Fires Missiles
REUTERS—Israel banned public gatherings, shut schools and workplaces and moved hospital patients to underground facilities on Saturday as Tehran launched missiles toward Israel in retaliation for a joint U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran. Defence Minister Israel Katz declared a state of emergency across the country, warning the public of Iranian missile and drone attacks. The military…Alexander Cornwell -
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Iran Strikes Trigger Widespread Flight Cancellations
REUTERS—Global airlines suspended flights across the Middle East on Saturday after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, plunging the region into a renewed military confrontation. Flight maps showed the airspace over Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Israel and Bahrain virtually empty as Israel said it struck Iran and the U.S. military initiated a series of strikes…Parisa Hafezi -
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Russia Operating ‘Systematic Child Abduction Operation,’ EU Ambassador Says
Russia is responsible for the largest “systematic child abduction operation” since World War II, according to European Union Ambassador to the U.S. Jovita Neliupšiene. “This is actually a civilization erasure, when you actually try to destroy the future of your neighboring country,” Neliupšiene says. More than 20,000 children are estimated to have been abducted from…Virginia Allen -
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Spanberger’s Subtext: What the Governor’s Rebuttal Really Reveals
In a remarkably efficient 12 minutes, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger told Americans quite a bit—less about the formal trappings of the State of the Union, and much more about what the 2026 political cycle is likely to be about. Before getting to her address, some background is useful. Former House Freedom Caucus Chairman Bob Good, who served in Congress with Spanberger,…Joe Thomas -
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Congress Fears Being ‘Left in the Dark’ on Possible Iran Strike
With the large-scale military buildup in the Middle East, President Donald Trump could take action against Iran at any moment. But on Capitol Hill, lawmakers and staffers are voicing concern that Congress will be cut out of critical developments. “We have a big decision to make,” Trump told supporters during a Friday rally in Texas….Pedro Rodriguez -
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Hegseth Pronounces ‘Weakness’ and ‘Wokeness’ Dead in US Military
CAMDEN, Ark.—Secretary of War Pete Hegseth toured key weapons manufacturing facilities on Friday and delivered a message of U.S. military “dominance” as a military operation against Iran appears to grow increasingly likely. “We’re sending a clear, sustained demand signal to American industry: We want the best and we need it yesterday,” Hegseth told about 1,500…Virginia Allen -
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Britain’s Islamic Bloc Vote Warning. America, Take Note.
Britain’s Gorton and Denton by-election on Feb. 26 was more than just a local upset. It gave a glimpse into demographic changes that could shape U.S. politics. The Green Party’s Hannah Spencer won with 41% and 14,980 votes, turning this Labour stronghold into the Greens’ first northern seat. Reform UK came second with 29% of…Peter McIlvenna -
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Virginia School Board Settles With Boys Punished Over Locker Room Dispute
A Virginia school board settled Friday with two male high school students who were punished for objecting to a female student using the boys’ locker room, WJLA 7News reported. The Loudoun County school district, which has a history of controversy on gender issues, actually investigated the two students for objecting to a female student, who…Fred Lucas