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AOC Exposes the Left’s Attack on Western Culture
This weekend, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez revealed her contempt for the rich heritage of Western culture, and why the Right is correct to oppose her Marxist politics. Speaking at the Technical University of Berlin on Sunday, AOC responded to Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s speech at the Munich Security Conference, and she chided him for attempting…Tyler O’Neil -
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Iranian Foreign Minister Says Progress Made in Nuclear Talks With US
GENEVA, Feb. 17 (Reuters)—Iran and the United States reached an understanding on Tuesday on main “guiding principles” in talks aimed at resolving their longstanding nuclear dispute, but that does not mean a deal is imminent, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said. Oil futures fell and the benchmark Brent crude contract tumbled more than 1% after Araghchi’s comments,…Olivia Le Poidevin -
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Wisconsin Residents Reject ‘Minnesota Nice’ on Immigration
Brand new polling numbers from the key battleground state of Wisconsin reveal that Midwestern patriots demand law and order and a return to national sovereignty for our country. These results expose the constant media lies—with the expressed views of Wisconsin citizens who carefully watch the radicalism unfold right next door in Minnesota … and demand…Steve Cortes -
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Why Children Need Both a Mother and Father, According to Research
While Valentine’s Day is now in the rearview mirror, there is never a bad time for Americans to be reminded that strong families thrive when men and women commit to one another in holy matrimony before bringing children into the world. It is no secret to conservatives that children raised by their married mother and…Delano Squires -
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TRANS FAMILY DISPUTE: Rhode Island Ice Rink Shooter’s Troubled Legal History
The man who opened fire at a Rhode Island ice rink during a high school hockey game Monday night, killing two family members and injuring three others before turning the gun on himself, identified as transgender and had multiple family disputes regarding his gender identity. Robert Dorgan, 56, also went by the name Roberta, Pawtucket…Tyler O’Neil -
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Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Leader, Dies at 84
Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, a Baptist minister raised in the segregated South who became a close associate of Martin Luther King Jr. and twice ran for the Democrat presidential nomination, has died at age 84, his family said in a statement on Tuesday. “Our father was a servant leader—not only to our family, but…Daily Signal Staff -
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Plummeting Public Trust, Mass Layoffs: Is Legacy Media Becoming Irrelevant?
The American people’s confidence in mass media appears to be continuing its spiral downward, according to the results of a new Pew Research Center survey. The poll found that 57% of the public has little or no confidence “in journalists to act in the best interests of the public.” Some conservatives are pointing to dwindling…Dan Hart -
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Lefty Radicals Concoct Strategy to Let Anti-ICE Agitators Get Off Scot-Free
THE DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—A Minnesota activist group encouraging protests against immigration enforcement will host a training to teach attendees to let guilty criminals walk. Defend the 612 will instruct viewers of the Feb. 23 virtual “Jury Nullification Training” on how to use false jury verdicts to fight “unjust laws and political persecution,” according to…Hudson Crozier -
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180 Feet Up: The Daring Story Behind the Capitol’s Most Famous Painting
It is an unlikely union. America’s Cincinnatus—George Washington—and America’s Michelangelo—the Italian painter Constantino Brumidi—never met. Washington was born in 1732, a third-generation Virginian. Brumidi was born in Rome in 1805 and emigrated to the United States in 1849, becoming a naturalized citizen soon after. Yet both left indelible marks on the American republic. Washington shaped…Lee Habeeb -
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What We as Americans Can Learn From Historic Sites
Where will you go to celebrate America’s birthday? This summer marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, 250 years of demonstrating that human beings are capable of self-government and that a nation conceived in liberty can indeed endure. It seems almost providential, given the state of civic education, political divisions, and…Brenda Hafera -
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America at 250: Miracle at Philadelphia
“It appears to me, then, little short of a miracle, that the Delegates from so many different States … should unite in forming a system of national Government…” –George Washington, Letter to the Marquis de Lafayette, February 7, 1788 After the Revolutionary War was settled, many colonists thought their nearly decade-long struggle might be over….Gene Pisasale -
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Schumer Vows to Fight Supposed ‘Jim Crow 2.0’ Bill With Policy 83% of Americans Support
THE DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer told CNN on Sunday that Democrats will fight “tooth and nail” against the House-passed SAVE America Act, an election integrity bill he likened to racial segregation. During an appearance on “State of the Union with Jake Tapper and Dana Bash,” Schumer stressed his caucus will “not…Anthony Iafrate -
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State Fires a Shot Against ‘Blacklisting’ Conservative Media
West Virginia state senators passed a bill to prohibit what it called “news censorship,” as other state legislatures have considered similar speech proposals. Specifically, the “First Amendment Preservation Act” bans state agencies from entering contracts with companies that use media monitoring or bias-rating organizations. The contracts could be used as guides to direct state agencies to prohibit state…Fred Lucas -
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‘Our Destiny Is and Always Will Be Intertwined With Yours’: Rubio Sets Mood With Allies in Munich
THE DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Secretary of State Marco Rubio reassured Europe in his Saturday remarks at a national security conference in Germany that the U.S. cares “deeply” about the continent’s wellbeing despite recent disagreements. Rubio highlighted the U.S. and Europe’s shared history and culture while addressing 62nd Annual Munich Security Conference. He also stated the…Anthony Iafrate -
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Immigration Is Shaking Up Political Parties in Britain, Europe, and the US
As British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces calls to resign for his appointment of Epstein-tied Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States, one is struck by the sudden instability of British governments. In the 28 years between 1979 and 2007, Britain had only three prime ministers, while in the 19 years since 2007, it…Michael Barone -
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Daughter Pleads for Father’s Release From Chinese Prison
Grace Jin Drexel says she just wants her father back and is hopeful President Donald Trump might be able to help. “We believe that it will take a miracle, but we also believe that, as a Christian, crazier things have happened,” Drexel, 31, says. Pastor Ezra Jin was one of 27 leaders of Zion Church…Virginia Allen -
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IN RETREAT: LGBTQ Mafia Loses More Than Half Its Fortune 500 Partners
Transgender orthodoxy is in retreat in medicine, the courts, and even business—as the LGBTQ mafia bleeds allies in corporate America. The Human Rights Campaign has long employed mafia-like tactics to pressure companies to toe the line on gender ideology, but a growing chorus of critics, assisted by President Donald Trump’s second administration, has led companies…Tyler O’Neil -
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Love Is in the Air at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan
The 2026 Winter Olympics are in full swing, but a chill isn’t the only thing in the Milan air. Love is in the air, too, as athlete romances steal the show. Breezy Johnson and Connor Watkins Olympic gold medalist Breezy Johnson’s fiance, Connor Watkins, made her dreams come true when he proposed on Thursday at the…Virginia Grace McKinnon -
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The Con Consuming American Politics
There is a growing sense of frustration coursing through American politics, and it is no longer confined to one party or ideology. That frustration has real roots. Major institutions badly damaged their credibility during the COVID-19 pandemic, the excesses of the Black Lives Matter movement, and years of breathless coverage of Russiagate. At the same…Ben Shapiro -
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Saint Pope John Paul II Gave Us Timeless Lessons About Family
In the service of the People of God, St. John Paul II was the Pope of the family. Throughout his life, he incessantly pointed out to the Church and to society the need to protect and promote the family as the vital cell of humanity. His pontificate has distinguished itself in its commitment to make…Mario Enzler