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analysis
Democrats’ New Golden Boy Is Already Imploding
Democrats thought they found their next political golden boy in Maine U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner, but they realized his campaign follows the same pattern as disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell—with an even worse résumé. Mehek Cooke, a national security and political analyst with the Daily Signal, joined Harris Faulkner on Fox News’ “The Faulkner… -
Wes Moore Faces More Questions About His Military Service
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is facing fresh allegations of having exaggerated his military experience, after a yearlong Spotlight on Maryland investigation yielded “no documentary evidence” to support his claim of having “led soldiers into combat in Afghanistan.” Spotlight on Maryland is a joint venture between the Baltimore Sun and the TV news stations FOX 45… -
analysis
‘Most Stringent’ Voter ID Effort to Make Moves in Ohio
The Ohio Senate is expected to take up a vote in the coming days on a resolution that could produce one of the strongest voter ID laws in the country. “If this is passed by the voters, this will be the most stringent voter ID law in the country,” state Sen. Jane Timken, the sponsor… -
opinion
The ‘Wrinkle’ in LA Democrats’ Plans
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. Hello, this is Victor Davis Hanson for the Daily Signal. This Tuesday, June 2, there are many national, state, and local races throughout the country. Here in California, we’re looking at… -
opinion
Michigan Voters Say They’re Sick of Mass Muslim Migration
When polled, Michigan voters express their disapproval of the masses of Third World migrants in the United States. In fact, by a stunning 6-to-1 margin, Michigan voters believe the state welcomes too many Islamic immigrants. For decades, ever since the disastrous Hart-Celler Immigration Act of 1965, America has invited in masses of migrants from the Third World, mostly based simply on family ties rather… -
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Platner’s Sex Scandal Rocks Maine Senate Campaign
Democrat Graham Platner’s Maine Senate campaign has hit a major obstacle with a sexting scandal, threatening Democrats’ efforts to regain control of the chamber. On Saturday, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal reported that Platner’s wife had previously flagged as a potential liability to campaign staff that she had learned her husband… -
analysis
How the Northeast Could Decide the Midterms
Although it is generally viewed as a reliably liberal region, the Northeast has Senate and House races in 2026 that could determine the balance of power in Congress in the midterms. Here are four states that could be decisive in November. Maine Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, is seeking a sixth term in Maine, as the… -
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US Judge Won’t Block Trump’s Mail-In Voting Executive Order for Now
REUTERS—A U.S. judge on Thursday declined to immediately block President Donald Trump’s executive order tightening rules on mail-in voting, but left the door open for the Democratic Party to challenge it again after the administration takes further steps to implement the measure. Washington-based U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols’ order did not address whether Trump’s March 31… -
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Vance, Rubio in Dead Heat in Hypothetical 2028 GOP Race
Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are now locked in a virtual dead heat in a hypothetical 2028 GOP presidential primary matchup, according to a new poll from Emerson College Polling. The poll, which shows Rubio gaining ground since February in the hypothetical matchup, comes as Vance denies a report that… -
opinion
Victor Davis Hanson: What Did Democrats Say in Their 192-Page Autopsy?
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. Hello, this is Victor Davis Hanson for the Daily Signal. The Democrats have an autopsy report that was just released that supposedly would explain why they lost the 2024 election. They… -
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Texas, DC Republicans Rally Around Paxton to Battle Talarico
After his Tuesday night shellacking of incumbent Republican Sen. John Cornyn in Texas’ Senate primary runoff, Lone Star State Attorney General Ken Paxton is gathering some of the support he’ll need to battle Democrat state Rep. James Talarico. With President Donald Trump’s endorsement behind him, Paxton defeated Cornyn by more than 30 points. Republicans, including… -
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House Democrat Opposes Party’s Maine Senate Candidate
A House Democrat called his party’s presumptive Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner’s personal history “disqualifying” on Monday, highlighting the difficulties Democrats may face in a race that could determine the balance of power in Washington. “I think it would be a mistake for the Democratic Party to think that Graham Platner’s brand of the Democratic… -
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The List Is Out of 10 Most Vulnerable House Members for Midterms
The 2026 midterms offer plenty of races to watch as Republicans try to buck the historical trend of the president’s party losing seats. Both political parties have turned to redistricting, which is having an effect on races. Roll Call released its list of the 10 most vulnerable House members, many in order of newsworthiness. Emanuel… -
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Kansas AG Vows to Prosecute ‘Very Significant Number’ of Noncitizen Voters
Kansas will be prosecuting more cases of noncitizen voting, the state’s Attorney General Kris Kobach says, as the national debate continues about requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration and identification to vote. The state this year has prosecuted three noncitizens who cast ballots, one an incumbent mayor who was also not legally allowed to… -
opinion
How James Robison Helped Elect ‘That Man Trump’
When evangelical leader James Robison heard the words this weekend, “Well done, good and faithful servant,” the first thing on the Lord’s mind would have been the tens of millions of souls Robison brought into the kingdom over his 60 years of ministry. Not so much the 2016 election. Still, what happened that year is… -
opinion
News Aggregators’ Left-Wing Bias Reinforces Political Ignorance
The other day, a young lady got on the elevator and promptly whipped out her smartphone and began scrolling. “Excuse me,” I said, “can I ask you where you get your news?” She said, “You mean like news about what’s going on in the world?” “Yes.” “Oh, TikTok.” This reminded me of a dinner conversation… -
news
‘Corruption’ or ‘Incompetence’? Maryland Rushes to Reprint, Resend 500,000 Mail Ballots
Scrambling to repair its mail-ballot boondoggle, the Maryland State Board of Elections began reprinting ballots Thursday, with plans to have more than 500,000 ballots resent to voters by next Friday. The elections board first announced last week that an undetermined number of mail ballots for the June 23 party primary were sent to the wrong… -
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Just 8 House Democrats Voted for Parental Consent Pronouns Bill
On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 217–198 to require federally funded elementary and middle schools to obtain parental consent before changing a student’s gender on forms or sex-based accommodations. Only eight Democrats voted for the bill. Democrat Reps. Henry Cuellar of Texas, Don Davis of North Carolina, Cleo Fields of Louisiana, Lauren Gillen… -
Mehek Cooke Warns Democrats ‘Learned Nothing’ Ahead of Midterms, Calls Out Rising Antisemitism
The Daily Signal’s Senior National Security and Legal Analyst Mehek Cooke said Democrats face a deepening identity crisis and are failing to respond to voter concerns, warning it could cost them in the upcoming midterm elections. Appearing Thursday on Fox News’ “The Faulkner Focus,” Cooke argued that Democrats have yet to meaningfully reckon with their… -
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Where Does Sherrod Brown Stand on ICE?
As he seeks a comeback, former Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, spoke with CNN about what another term of his would look like, sparking chatter about his stance on Immigration and Customs Enforcement. During the interview, CNN’s Manu Raju asked about the leftward shift of his party. “Since you left Washington, there are some issues in…