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    IndyCars to Storm the National Mall in Historic Freedom 250 Grand Prix 

    This summer, the National Mall will host IndyCars for the first-ever Freedom 250 Grand Prix, with millions of visitors expected to pour into the nation’s capital to celebrate America’s birthday.   Officials held a press conference last week to unveil both the Freedom 250 IndyCar and the racecourse that will wind through Washington, D.C.  In attendance were Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Ambassador Monica Crowley, and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser. Also present were…
    Reagan Campbell
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    Libations of Liberty: The Top 10 Historic Drinking Sites in the US

    Benjamin Franklin once wrote that the existence of wine is “constant proof that God loves us, and that he loves to see us happy.” As the U.S. nears her 250th birthday, what better way to celebrate than by visiting our historic sites … and grabbing a drink at their accompanying local taverns, saloons, and inns?…
    Gillian Richards
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    Citing ‘Echo Chamber’ on Iran, Trump Counterterrorism Chief Resigns

    Joe Kent, the White House’s counterterrorism chief, resigned from his office Tuesday morning, alleging that a pro-war “echo chamber” convinced President Donald Trump to strike Iran. “I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran,” Kent, who was director of the National Counterterrorism Center, wrote in his resignation letter. “Iran posed no imminent…
    George Caldwell
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    Trump Reveals Fate of Senators Who Oppose SAVE America Act

    President Donald Trump said he will “NEVER” endorse any senator who votes against his SAVE America Act. “Get your Senators, REPUBLICAN OR DEMOCRAT, to VOTE ‘YES’ ON ‘THE SAVE AMERICA ACT,’” Trump said. “I WILL NEVER (EVER!) ENDORSE ANYONE WHO VOTES AGAINST ‘SAVE AMERICA!!!’” If passed and signed into law, the SAVE America Act, which…
    Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell
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    SCOTUS Agrees to Hear Trump Bid to Rein in Temporary Protected Status

    The Supreme Court announced Monday it will hear the Trump administration’s appeal to end Temporary Protected Status for certain immigrants, including those from Syria and Haiti.  Immigration groups have argued that people can’t return to the two countries due to unsafe conditions. However, the Trump Justice Department has argued that the Department of Homeland Security…
    Fred Lucas
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    Jessie Buckley’s Oscars Speech Celebrates Motherhood, Family, and Irish Roots 

    “I want to dedicate this to the beautiful chaos of a mother’s heart,” Jessie Buckley said as she concluded her acceptance speech for Best Actress at the 98th Academy Awards, drawing warm applause from the audience.  In an era when many awards show speeches lean heavily into politics, Buckley’s remarks stood out for a different reason. The Irish actress used…
    Katherine Matt
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    ‘REFUSE’: Top Trump Official Advises Medical Students Pressured to Perform Abortions

    Assistant Secretary of Health Dr. Brian Christine urged medical students to “refuse” to perform procedures that violate their consciences. “If your deeply held religious convictions say that you can’t engage in some activity, for instance, abortion, or a sex-rejecting procedure, stand strong in that,” he told The Daily Signal in an exclusive interview. “Refuse to…
    Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell
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    Democrats Push DOJ to Prosecute Kristi Noem After Trump Ousts Her From DHS

    For top Democrats, it’s not enough that Kristi Noem is out as homeland security secretary; they want the Trump Justice Department to prosecute her.  Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, the ranking Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, and his House counterpart, Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland, made a criminal referral alleging that Noem lied under…
    Fred Lucas
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    Union Suit Claims Trump-Airport Security Rule Ousted Immigrant Workers

    The Service Employees International Union has sued the Trump administration over a new security clearance policy for immigrants working at airports.  The lawsuit against Customs and Border Protection is the second filed by the powerful union against the Trump administration in the same week.  The SEIU is joined by four former employees of Logan International…
    Fred Lucas
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    Celebrating the Real Saint Patrick

    St. Patrick is one of the best-known Catholic saints among Americans. Most people know his name, but they don’t know the details that made him a hero in the faith. It has nothing to do with a pint of Guinness nor the famous corned beef. The life of St. Patrick was defined by perseverance and…
    Thomas Griffin
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    US Allies Rebuff Trump’s Request for Support in Strait of Hormuz

    BERLIN/BRUSSELS/LONDON, March 16 (Reuters)—Several U.S. allies said on Monday they had no immediate plans to send ships to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, rebuffing a request by President Donald Trump for military support to keep the vital waterway open. Trump called on nations to help police the strait after Iran responded to U.S.-Israeli attacks by…
    Reuters
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    White House Responds to Don Lemon on the First Amendment

    FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—The White House has responded to former CNN host Don Lemon’s suggestion that President Donald Trump opposes the First Amendment and should be disinvited to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. “President Trump is the most transparent and accessible President in American history to the media and his return to the White…
    Tyler O’Neil
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    Trump Says Chief of Staff Has Cancer  

    White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, President Donald Trump announced Monday.   “Susie Wiles is an incredible Chief of Staff, a great person, and one of the strongest people I know but, unfortunately, she has been diagnosed with early stage breast cancer, and has decided to take on this challenge,…
    Virginia Allen
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    A Sneaky Effort to Undermine the Fight Against Carbon Taxes

    President Donald Trump has shown bold leadership by rejecting the radical global climate agenda. But now some lawmakers, including a handful of Republicans, have set out on a path that, if followed, will undermine the president’s accomplishments. Those accomplishments have been substantial. The president has withdrawn the U.S. from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and helped…
    Daren Bakst
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    Trump Admin Orders Pipeline Restart in California Despite Newsom Opposition

    THE DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Secretary of Energy Chris Wright stated during a “Meet The Press” interview Sunday that the U.S. is taking several actions—including increasing oil production in deep blue California—to mitigate rising fuel costs due to the conflict in Iran. After the military strikes of Operation Epic Fury began Feb. 28, Iran sought to block U.S. transport vessels…
    Anthony Iafrate
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    Dear Nonprofit Leaders: Values Alignment Matters in Finance Too

    Tis the season: Quite soon, a slew of large public companies will be holding their annual shareholder meetings, which can feature voting on resolutions of all sorts of subjects and motivations—many of them advocating social and ideological causes that can be, intentionally, at odds with Judeo-Christian values and free-market principles. Because of the controversial subject…
    Sarah Newman
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    Obama’s Race-Hustling Eulogy at a Race Hustler’s Funeral

    Former President Barack Obama long ago surpassed the Rev. Jesse Jackson and the Rev. Al Sharpton as America’s most influential race hustler. The country got a reminder when Obama spoke at Jackson’s funeral, even though Jackson’s son urged the speakers “not to bring their politics” to the service. Obama said: “Every day you wake up…
    Larry Elder
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    We Must Invest in Civics for America’s 250th

    The second week of March is Civic Learning Week. It’s an annual observance marked by civics advocates with webinars, social media campaigns, and a big conference known as the National Forum, organized by the nonprofit iCivics. This year’s National Forum will take place in Philadelphia, as more than 600 civics leaders, educators, and students will…
    Hans Zeiger
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    The Day the Paper Didn’t Arrive: What We Lose When Local News Fades 

    In early 2026, one of Pennsylvania’s most active newspapers, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, announced it will shut its doors on May 3 after more than two centuries of publishing, citing prolonged financial losses and labor constraints as “insurmountable” obstacles.  That closure is not an isolated tragedy. Local newspapers across the country are closing at a rate of nearly two per week. The Chesterton Tribune, a 141-year-old newspaper in Indiana; Eagle Times, a local…
    Katherine Matt
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    Beyond the Oyster Fork: An Etiquette Expert’s Tips for ‘Relationships, Work, and Life’

    Knowing which fork to use or when to put your napkin on your lap at a formal dinner is important, but etiquette extends far beyond galas and black-tie weddings, according to Alison Cheperdak. Etiquette is “ultimately about kindness and respect and integrity and leading a life with compassion where you see the dignity in every…
    Virginia Allen
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