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Census Battle: How This Lawsuit Could Change Political Power in Congress
A federal lawsuit could be decided in early 2026 to require the Census Bureau to only count people rather than use statistical sampling—a move that could determine who controls Congress. The 2020 Census overcounted the population of several Democrat-leaning states and undercounted the population of several Republican-leaning states. While the agency admitted this was an error, plaintiffs in the…Fred Lucas -
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The Media’s Revealing Fawning Over Pelosi
Nancy Pelosi may be retiring from Congress, but no one should expect the DNC media to stop treating her as a most glorious political figure. She draws deep bows wherever she goes. She’s always the Best Ever. On CBS’s “Sunday Morning” in early 2024, substitute host Tracy Smith announced Pelosi “has a new book out, ‘The Art…Tim Graham -
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4 Things to Expect From the Trump Administration in 2026
After the Trump administration wrapped up its first news-packed year of the president’s second term, the White House will gear up for a year of addressing health care costs and other affordability concerns, saving the Republican majority in Congress, and more. Here are four things to expect from year two of Trump 47: 1. Saving…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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Will America Collapse?
While campaigning, President Donald Trump said, “We’re a nation in decline.” Now that he’s president, the left agrees. “We are witnessing the collapse and implosion of the American empire,” says Cornel West. Are the predictors of doom correct? Will America collapse like so many civilizations before us? If we don’t learn from history, says historian…John Stossel -
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Somalia’s Values Matter
I recall a saying from my youth that went, “Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.” This comes to mind reading reports of the mind-boggling welfare fraud megascandal that has been exposed in Minnesota. For perspective on the scope of the scandal, Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson estimates fraud losses in Minnesota since 2018…Star Parker -
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Trump Says He’s Pulling National Guard From Chicago, LA, and Portland
WASHINGTON, Dec 31 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday his administration was removing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, but he added in his social media post that federal forces will “come back” if crime rates go up. Local leaders in those cities and Democrats have said the deployments, which have faced legal challenges,…Kanishka Singh -
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Assisted Suicide Comes to the American Heartland
A cold winter is well underway in the American Midwest, and the ice is taking many forms. The weather has been dark and forbidding, but the other frozen form is in the shape of assisted suicide. On Dec. 12, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, a Democrat, signed into law a bill that makes his state the…Chuck Donovan -
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What’s in Store for Mamdani’s ‘New Era’ in New York
When Jan. 1 rolls around, New York City will have its first self-avowed socialist mayor. As a New York resident and a keen observer of Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s rise to power, I thought it worthwhile to write what I expect of him in the new year. A lot is riding on Mamdani’s success for the…Jarrett Stepman -
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Watchdog: 4 Biggest Ethics Violators of 2025
An indicted member of Congress topped one watchdog’s list of top ethics violators of 2025 that also includes nonprofits and the mayor of the nation’s capital. The Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust, a conservative-leaning watchdog group, is closing out the year with a short list based on numerous ethics complaints against individuals and groups. …Fred Lucas -
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California’s Incompetence After Wildfires Woke a Sleeping Giant
In a podcast episode for the upcoming one-year anniversary of the California wildfires, Palisades resident Elaine Culotti lays out the state’s inept response and how the outrage over it is bipartisan. Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s video from Daily Signal Contributor Elaine Culotti. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see more…Elaine Culotti -
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New Report Confirms Trump Kicked Epstein Out of Mar-A-Lago After He Pressured Young Employee for Sex
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—A new report confirmed on Wednesday that President Donald Trump cut ties with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after he pressured a young employee at Mar-a-Lago for sex in 2003. Trump said in July that he banned Epstein from Mar-a-Lago in the early 2000s because he “stole” spa staffers, while other reports suggested that Epstein…Nicole Silverio -
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Oversight Committee Calls Walz to Testify on Suspected Minnesota Fraud
THE CENTER SQUARE—The U.S. House Oversight Committee called on Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to testify regarding alleged fraud throughout the state. Oversight Committee Chair Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., called on Walz and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison to testify at a hearing scheduled for Feb. 10. “American taxpayers demand and deserve accountability for the…Andrew Rice -
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Daily Signal Welcomes Entrepreneur Elaine Culotti as California Columnist
Entrepreneur and reality TV personality Elaine Culotti is joining The Daily Signal as a California columnist, bringing her business expertise and unique perspective on the Golden State to our growing audience. Culotti, who starred in the Discovery+ reality series “Undercover Billionaire,” is a successful California real estate developer, interior designer, and farm-to-table farmer who founded…Robert B. Bluey -
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Mamdani Takes Over New York, Property Owners Take Cover
New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is set to move into public housing, New York City’s Gracie Mansion Thursday, when he assumes power on New Year’s Day. This is good for him and his wife, Rama Duwaji, as he is about to make owning private property in the Big Apple a riskier proposition. Mamdani’s flagship housing policy has been to completely…Mike Gonzalez -
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7 Significant Legal Matters From 2025 That’ll Have Impacts Far Beyond the New Year
The year has been jam-packed with consequential legal rulings likely to have long-lasting impact on matters such as parental rights and religious liberty. The Supreme Court—often known for ideological divisions—reached unanimous rulings on two contentious issues. On other fronts, personal legal cases against President Donald Trump have fallen away, even amid skyrocketing litigation challenging his…Fred Lucas -
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Trump Should Seize This Opportunity to Correct His Unforced Error
I voted for Donald Trump for president three times, and would again, but his social media post about Rob Reiner after the recent killing of the leftist Hollywood actor-director was unpresidential and, to say the least, uncharitable. But it was an unforced error that Trump will have the opportunity next week to make amends for. The…Peter Parisi -
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Why the US Is Worried About China’s Military Drills
On Dec. 29, Washington, D.C., woke up to an array of news stories, but the one meriting greatest attention is China’s surprise military drills around Taiwan. These drills are not merely exercises—they are full dress rehearsals for a blockade and invasion of Taiwan. Deterring such an invasion and larger conflict is in America’s vital national…Brent Sadler -
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Virginia GOP Senate Candidate Withdraws, Explains to Daily Signal Why
Many political viewers in Virginia were gearing up to watch the 2026 U.S. Senate race between state Sen. Bryce Reeves and long-time incumbent Sen. Mark Warner. However, the week began with news that Reeves was pulling out of the race to focus on the health of a loved one. On the plus-side, he will remain…Joe Thomas -
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The West Isn’t Finished, as Long as Assimilation Starts Now
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. This content was recorded by Victor Davis Hanson prior to his Dec. 30 medical operation. Hello, this is Victor Davis Hanson for The Daily Signal. Everybody…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Somali Fraud Story Explodes Due to the Democratization of DOGE
Democrats and legacy media really don’t want to keep talking about the Somali fraud scandal anymore, but the American people are stepping right around them. That’s my take as the story about a colossal Somali fraud ring in Minnesota explodes to the point where similar programs in other states are now being rightly looked at with suspicion. What’s…Jarrett Stepman