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opinion
Warning Signs for Republicans in 2026
Republicans are beginning to sound the alarm about the 2026 midterm elections, and not without reason. The concern was crystallized by a Texas state Senate race in a district President Donald Trump carried by 17 points in 2024, but which recently shifted 14 points toward Democrats—a staggering 31-point swing. That race is not an anomaly…. -
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The Media’s Double Standard Toward Obama and Trump on Deportations
Those who claim President Barack Obama deported illegal aliens more “humanely” make the following assertions: a) Immigration and Customs Enforcement didn’t go into the streets under Obama; b) there were no street activists/protesters/agitators; c) ICE only deported those with criminal records beyond illegal entry or illegally overstaying; d) Obama’s deportation numbers largely include “returns” or… -
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Trump Is Securing the Border—and America
Twenty years ago, then-President George W. Bush was serving his second term in office when Mario Ramiro Aragon, a Guatemalan national, was first removed from the United States. “On or about August 10, 2006, United States Border Patrol (‘USBP’) encountered ARAGON, using the name Jose Juana-Zapata, in Sasabe, Arizona,” said an affidavit filed by an… -
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American Optimism on Financial Security Is Increasing Under Trump, Poll Finds
Pollster Scott Rasmussen of the Napolitan Institute told reporters on Wednesday that Americans’ optimism about their personal financial situation under President Donald Trump is increasing. Americans’ optimism for their personal financial situation increased from 24% to 32% since November, according to polling from Napolitan. “Since the depths of despair in the midst of that government… -
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To End Minnesota Chaos, Cut Off the Funding
The following is a preview of Daily Signal Politics Editor Bradley Devlin’s interview with Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, on “The Signal Sitdown.” The full interview premieres on The Daily Signal’s YouTube page at 6:30 a.m. Eastern on Feb. 5. Minnesota has been on fire for weeks, but this is nothing new for the city of… -
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Don Lemon Wants a New Legal Standard: Journalists Are Immune From the Law
Does former CNN host-turned-independent journalist Don Lemon have a First Amendment right to interfere with the First Amendment rights of the worshipers and a pastor at a church? “I think the question answers itself, and the answer is no,” argues Scott Johnson, a Minneapolis-based attorney, Claremont Institute fellow, founding member of Power Line, and one… -
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There’s a Crisis Facing Young Men But There’s Also a Simple, Old-School Solution
Young men need to exercise “agency” in their own lives. A recent survey done on young men and their problems (and prospects) revealed that young men who participate in multiple social activities and groups are problem solvers. Alex Tarascio, a pollster at Cygnal, a political polling firm, explains that when these young men “talk about… -
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Minnesota Sheriffs Credit Tom Homan With This Key Change
Increased “communication” between federal, state, and county law enforcement is the biggest change border czar Tom Homan has effectively created in Minnesota, according to the head of the Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association. “Mr. Homan made, I think, a significant step in good faith showing that, based on the sheriffs’ commitment for improved communication, they’re going to begin the drawdown,” James Stuart, executive director and CEO of the association, told… -
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Ohio Lawmaker Has ‘Straightforward’ Proposal After Don Lemon Stunt
Ohio lawmakers are looking to use the recent interruption of Sunday services at Cities Church in Minnesota to send a message: Don’t do it here, or else face harsh consequences. Ohio state Rep. Tex Fischer, a Republican, is leading a bill he believes will “absolutely” be a deterrent. Fischer told The Daily Signal he considers… -
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EXCLUSIVE: New Ad Campaign Promotes ‘Open Banking’ Amid Trump Affordability Push
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—As President Donald Trump pushes his affordability agenda, a conservative group launched an ad campaign encouraging him to block potential new banking fees and protect consumer data. Save Our States’ new TV ad is part of its “Banks vs. America” campaign. “The banks that went after Trump now want hidden fees… -
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NOT DONE: Harmeet Dhillon Gives Update on Prosecution of Cities Church Invaders
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon doesn’t care if people who obstruct worship services call themselves journalists. They’re still going to face the full penalty of the law. “I don’t care if they’re a journalist or not. I’ve personally represented numerous journalists, and I’ve been a journalist,” Dhillon told The Daily Signal in an interview. “I… -
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George Floyd’s Attorney Calls to Amend the Civil Rights Act
Democrats in Congress and George Floyd’s lawyer are calling for a change to federal law. They wish to amend the Civil Rights Act to allow citizens to more easily sue federal immigration officers. Since the Immigration and Customs Enforcement protests in Minneapolis and the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, Democrats have called for ICE to be… -
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Freedom Caucus Creates New PAC for 2026 Elections
The House Freedom Caucus has announced the creation of a new political action committee designed to boost the fortunes of conservative candidates through early candidate support and strategic fundraising. The Freedom Caucus Fund is dedicated to supporting members of the House Freedom Caucus and will replace House Freedom Action and the House Freedom Fund. The news comes as Democrat wins this past weekend in two… -
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GOP Lawmakers Vow to Fight Radical Islam
Lawmakers of the Sharia Free America Caucus told reporters on Tuesday that they will continue to “fight back” against “radical Islam,” which they claim has “infiltrated” the United States. “Sharia is inconsistent with Western civilization,” the caucus’ co-founder, Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, said. “We are not going to allow Dallas or Houston or any other… -
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One Sentence Reveals the Incongruity of the Left’s Victimhood Worldview
It may seem inane and hardly worth comment, but there’s actually something profoundly revealing in singer-songwriter Billie Eilish’s declaration at the Grammy’s last Sunday. The statement “no one is illegal on stolen land” perfectly captures at least one inherent contradiction in the Left’s victimhood worldview, and it highlights what the “immigration” debate is really about…. -
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The FDA’s Lethargy Is Harming Women and Overburdening Doctors
American women are silently suffering while the Food and Drug Administration drags its feet on reviewing the abortion drug mifepristone. Without swift action, an untold number of women will endure unnecessary pain and even potentially death. On Jan. 14, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee held a hearing on the dangers of chemical… -
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Supreme Court Won’t Hear Challenge to California Gerrymandering
The Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to the new California congressional maps drawn to favor Democrats. In November, California voters approved Proposition 50 to temporarily scrap the redistricting commission, allowing the Democrat-controlled Legislature to draw maps that could net Democrats another five House seats in the 2026 midterms. Mid-decade redistricting in states could… -
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Professors Sue Over Trump ‘Gold Card’ Visa Program
University professors are suing the Trump administration over a “Gold Card” visa program that expedites alien entry for those who can pay $1 million. The American Association of University Professors filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, alleging the program violates the Immigration and Nationality Act by prioritizing applicants’ wealth… -
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Grab Your Grammy, Then Get Hammy About Illegal Immigrants
The entertainment awards shows used to be wildly popular on TV before the audience shattered into a thousand pieces. When a celebrity decided to make a pompous political statement, it was memorable—like in 1973, when Marlon Brando sent an Indian activist named Sacheen Littlefeather to refuse his Oscar for “The Godfather” in protest. Brando wanted… -
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They Disrupted a Congressman’s Event at a Jewish Center. Now the DOJ is Investigating.
The Department of Justice is investigating a disruptive protest of a Democrat congressman’s speaking engagement at a Jewish temple. On Jan. 27, protesters with the left-wing activist group Climate Defiance interrupted a constituent event of Rep. Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y., at the Temple Beth Sholom in Roslyn, New York. Suozzi was one of seven Democrats to…