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opinion
Welfare: It’s Not Just for Americans Anymore
Leftists like to claim that virtually no benefit money is given to noncitizens. A recent analysis by the Center for Immigration Studies argues that this is false. Households headed by noncitizens are not only receiving government benefits, but they are receiving them at higher rates than citizen households. Steven Camarota, director of research for the… -
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Zeldin Unveils EPA Plan to Save Truckers $12 Billion
American truckers are expected to save $12 billion thanks to the Environmental Protection Agency and Administrator Lee Zeldin rolling back Biden-era regulations and addressing what he called a “nationwide disaster.” The administration plans to address manufacturers’ concerns, consumer pricing, and truckers’ safety by addressing system failures. “Americans depend on reliable trucks to move essential goods… -
opinion
Trump, John Deere, and Farmers’ Right to Repair Success Story
Nothing makes a farmer’s blood boil faster than watching a six-figure combine sit dead in the field during harvest because of a repair he knows he can make himself. Trust me—as a farmer, I know from experience. For too long, too many big companies have treated repairs like another way to squeeze farmers. They have… -
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Toyota to Build $3.6 Billion Texas Plant, Shift Some Truck Production From Mexico
Toyota Motor Corp. said on Monday it will build a new $3.6 billion auto plant in Texas and shift some truck production to the United States from Mexico, prompting triumphant statements from the White House. The Japanese automaker said the new 2.5 million-square-foot building will be located on its San Antonio manufacturing campus and will… -
opinion
Some Laws Kill
Car accidents kill 100 Americans every day. But now an amazing solution is available: self-driving cars. Robotaxis like Google-owned Waymo, for example. Passengers who try them, like them. Wherever robotaxis are allowed, ridership increases fast. Two years ago, there were 50,000 trips per week—today 500,000. “The car did a better job than if somebody was… -
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MSCI’s SpaceX Rating Discredits the ESG Cartel
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, recently became the first trillionaire in history when SpaceX—the rocket company he founded—debuted in a record-breaking IPO. Though market volatility has since pushed his net worth below the trillion-dollar mark in some trading sessions, the milestone endures, as does SpaceX’s groundbreaking innovation in reusable spaceflight and its expanding work… -
opinion
America at 250: Freedom, Capitalism, and the Future of the American Dream
This article is adapted from Maria Bartiromo’s segment on Fox News “Sunday Morning Futures.” Watch the video. In the history of the world, America has quickly ascended to become the number one global superpower, thanks in large part to capitalism and the rule of law and a Constitution that protects freedom and property. Together, it… -
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MAHA Pushes Glyphosate Ban as EPA Nears New Safety Review
The Environmental Protection Agency is on track to complete its draft risk assessment of glyphosate by the end of the year. Following the Supreme Court ruling that Monsanto/Bayer can be shielded from liability when users are harmed by their product, the EPA is working to determine if the pesticide is safe. “The EPA is going… -
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BOOM: Duffy Announces Supersonic Flights Are Coming Soon
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy announced on Tuesday afternoon that the Federal Aviation Administration is taking a “pivotal step” to make civil supersonic flights possible. The Department of Transportation says the flights will be fast, quiet, and coming soon. “Restoring supersonic flight over land isn’t just about speed, it’s about unleashing American innovation and ushering… -
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The Great American State Fair Showcases MAHA
The Great American State Fair kicked off “MAHA Monday” by spotlighting the Make America Healthy Again movement, featuring healthier food choices and wellness speakers, hosted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The dedicated day is a testament that MAHA isn’t going anywhere, proving that you can make healthy choices even at a state fair. “Today… -
opinion
For the USDA, Equal Still Means Equal at 250
Scott Wynn grows sweet potatoes and corn and raises cattle on land his family has farmed for decades. When the pandemic crushed beef prices in 2020, the federal government offered farmers in his position relief from their loans. Unfortunately, Wynn did not qualify—not because his need was small, but because he is white. In June… -
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America Is ‘LOSING the Ability to Feed Itself’: Senator Proposes Tariff Bill to Save US Agriculture
Amid domestic economic struggles, Sen. Bill Cassidy announced Thursday that he will introduce a bill to raise tariff quotas on food and agricultural products. The Louisiana Republican’s Home Market Restoration Act of 2026 would raise tariff rates to protect products from his home state such as shrimp, rice, honey, and beef—tariff rates that Congress has… -
opinion
Minimum Wage Fail
Not long ago, new kinds of jobs appeared: app-based gig work. They include jobs like dog walking on Rover, Taskrabbit work, DoorDash food delivery, Uber and Lyft driving … Lots of people like gig work. It’s flexible. You work when you want to work. But “workers’ rights” activists and governing socialists don’t like that. Gig… -
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‘ABSOLUTE FARCE’: Board Stacked With Mamdani Allies Passes Large-Scale Rent Freeze in New York City
“The [New York City] Rent Guidelines Board has stopped being a fact-finding body. It has become a body that starts with an answer and vibe codes its way backward to justify it.” That quote was from the resignation letter of Christina Smyth, a now-former member of the New York City Rent Guidelines Board who left… -
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Why Are Taxpayers Forced to Subsidize Chronic Disease?
Americans should be free to buy soda, but taxpayers should not be forced to subsidize this unhealthy habit. Now, a district judge is blocking state efforts to keep taxpayer dollars from funding soda purchases. The ruling challenges the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s authority to approve state Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program waivers, more commonly known as… -
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Senators Tried to Unravel Historic Student Loan Reform
Last summer, Congress passed the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, which was a massive budget reconciliation package that combined permanent tax relief with much-needed changes to the federal student loan program. The higher education reforms passed in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act represent one of the most significant overhauls of federal student lending. These… -
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The GOP’s Last-Ditch Effort Behind Closed Doors of Reconciliation 3.0 Meeting
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson on Wednesday called the House Budget Committee to his office for an impromptu closed-door meeting to plan the must-pass “Reconciliation 3.0.” With their deadline approaching, this could be the GOP’s last chance to eliminate fraud and wasteful spending, permanently defund Planned Parenthood, and pass the SAVE America Act. Rep…. -
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Property Tax or Sales Tax? The Lesser of 2 Evils
During the special session at the Georgia General Assembly, Georgia Democrats voted against property tax referendum legislation that Republicans introduced. If passed, this legislation would grant citizens in localities the opportunity to vote on slightly increasing the sales tax in exchange for a lower property tax. House Republican leaders have emphasized the need for a… -
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Trump Admin Makes New Move to Beef Up American Manufacturing
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—In an effort to beef up America’s manufacturing and reduce reliance on foreign companies, the Export-Import Bank, a federal credit agency, is unveiling a new loan opportunity for manufacturers. Specifically, the bank is now “offering lender guarantees of up to 90% on equipment loans and operating leases” to American small and… -
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For the Love of DEI, Virginia Democrats Inject Race Into Tourism
The Virginia House of Delegates just released its final draft of the 2026 budget. Buried in a civil war on data centers, lifting marijuana restrictions, and giving themselves a 150% pay raise, Democrats are also seeking to spend millions on DEI tourism. Virginia legislators are busy working out the 2026 budget. After months of back…