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opinion
Maduro Gets His Just Desert
It was almost six years ago—during the COVID-19 pandemic—that then-Attorney General Bill Barr called a “virtual press conference” to announce that the Justice Department was taking action against Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela. “Today, I am here to talk about the former Maduro regime and its direct participation in narco-terrorism, corruption, money laundering, and drug trafficking,”… -
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Secretary Kennedy Announces ‘Most Significant Reset’ to Food Pyramid
The Trump administration announced revised dietary guidelines for Americans on Wednesday, calling it “the most significant reset of federal nutrition policy in history.” The White House released the Dietary Guidelines for Americans for 2025–2030, which includes changes to the food pyramid that prioritize high-quality protein, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables and whole grains. The guidelines urge… -
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‘Wonderful Inspiration’: Adopted Son of Ronald Reagan Dies at 80
Michael Reagan, a conservative commentator and the eldest son of President Ronald Reagan, died Sunday in Los Angeles of cancer at age 80. “Michael was and will always remain a beloved husband, father, and grandpa,” read a statement from his family. “Our hearts are deeply broken as we grieve the loss of a man who… -
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If the Old Guard Destroys Bari Weiss, Legacy Media May Finally Die
“I know you’re a conservative, but you’re a good kid,” Helen Thomas once said to me in the 1980s when I was interning for the grande dame of the White House press corps. I took it as the compliment it was — Thomas, whatever her politics, was a good mentor and treated me kindly. Still, I chuckled at… -
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What Maduro’s Capture Means
In the early hours of Jan. 3, elite U.S. military forces crossed into Venezuelan territory in a highly sophisticated and coordinated operation, capturing narco-dictator Nicolas Maduro. The operation focused solely on arresting Maduro and his wife, Cilia, who now sit in a New York jail cell awaiting trial. In capturing Maduro, President Donald Trump removed… -
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Has the West Given Up Protecting Its Citizens?
Two centuries ago, gentlemen routinely carried swords or pistols to protect themselves, their families and their property. On the unlit dirt backroads of England or colonial America, armed highwaymen like Dick Turpin could demand “your money or your life!” without warning. There was no 911. No local law enforcement or highway patrol on the roads…. -
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Congress Should Prioritize American Graduates, Not Foreigners Who Promised to Go Home
Young American college graduates are getting a raw deal. The unemployment rate for recent college graduates, aged 20 to 24 years, reached 9.3% in August 2025, according to Forbes. For comparison, older college graduates, aged 25 to 34, had an unemployment rate of 3.6%, and high school graduates had a rate of 4.3%. Why? Business… -
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Peter Navarro’s Book Is a Raw Retelling of His Experience in Prison
Peter Navarro, who spent four months in federal prison for a contempt of Congress order over the Jan. 6 investigations and now serves as senior counselor for trade and manufacturing, said in an interview about his newest book “I Went to Prison So You Won’t Have To: A Love and Lawfare Story in Trump Land”… -
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Autopsy on America: 2025’s HUGE Wins and Loses
The world changed forever in 2025. President Donald Trump returned to the White House and immediately began implementing his “America First” agenda, including closing the southern border and removing woke policies from every corner of the government. On the international stage, Trump took an active role in ending multiple wars and conflicts, including bombing three… -
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World Leaders Who Were Winners and Losers in 2025
It would be an understatement to say President Donald Trump was active on the world stage in 2025. Trump’s national security strategy is reshaping geopolitics in real time. Meanwhile, his trade policies are remaking the global economy. While the Trump administration boasts the fact that it has brokered nearly 10 peace agreements and ceasefires in… -
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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… -
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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… -
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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. … -
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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… -
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What Spanberger Vetoes in 2026 Will Tell Us a Lot About 2028
Shortly after the 2025 election victories of Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey and Abigail Spanberger in Virginia, Douglas MacKinnon penned an op-ed for The Hill titled “Forget Crockett and AOC: Spanberger, Sherrill are Democrats’ faces for 2028.” Now I’m beginning to hear from Richmond insiders that the bellwether will be if the governor’s veto pen gets a break this summer or not. Over… -
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Harvard Says Yes to Discrimination, No to Western Civ
At Harvard University today, professors who teach Western history are history. James Hankins, a specialist in Renaissance thought, was one of the last holdouts. Now Hankins, who has just published a hefty book that teaches what Harvard doesn’t—“The Golden Thread: A History of the Western Tradition. Vol. 1”—has decamped for the University of Florida’s Hamilton School of… -
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8 Political Winners and Losers of 2025
To call 2025 a tumultuous year would be an understatement. It already feels like January was about five years ago, and I expect the rest of President Donald Trump’s second term will move at a similarly breakneck pace. That said, it helps to take a breather and reflect on what actually happened and what it… -
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Making New Year’s Resolutions That Matter
Somewhere between 30%-50% of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, reports from last year show. A study from YouGov revealed some of the more common resolutions made and whether people think they’ll keep their resolutions. More than a quarter of participants chose “saving more money,” while the second most popular resolution was “improving physical health.” However,… -
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12 Shows Dominated Cable News in 2025—Here’s Who Led the Pack
As the year draws to a close, Fox News Channel once again dominated its cable news competition—and challenged broadcast networks for ratings supremacy. Leading the way, Fox News’ popular 5 p.m. show, “The Five,” claimed the top spot for the fourth consecutive year. “The Five” averaged 4.1 million viewers in 2025. This year marked the… -
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5 Chaotic Gubernatorial Races to Watch in the New Year
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—While the 2026 midterm elections have garnered widespread media attention for the fierce battle to control both houses of Congress, voters in three dozen states will also head to the polls to elect governors. Of the 36 governor’s mansions up for grabs in the midterms, half are controlled by Democrats and half…