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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… -
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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… -
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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… -
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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…. -
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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… -
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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… -
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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… -
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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… -
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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… -
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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… -
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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… -
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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… -
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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… -
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Nonprofit Launches to Implement Trump’s Election Integrity Executive Order
A new Trump-aligned nonprofit is launching to fill a gap in enforcement of the president’s election integrity executive order. Nicole Kelly, senior counsel at Lex Politica, the law firm that represents Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, and other Republicans, is the president of a new 501(c)4 called Save Election Day to lead the fight in battleground… -
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Love as Sacrifice: A Valentine’s Lesson
Valentine’s Day has become a large national celebration. It’s an excuse for couples to rekindle their love through date nights and a chance for kids to give candy and cards to their classmates. Many houses in my neighborhood place red lights on their homes as a way to prepare for the holiday. These gestures are… -
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One Year After Vance Rebuked Europe, World Leaders Brace for Rubio’s Message
World leaders are assembling in Germany for the annual Munich Security Conference this weekend as memories of Vice President JD Vance’s stern rebuke one year ago still hang in the air. Instead of Vance, foreign leaders will hear an address from Secretary of State Marco Rubio Saturday morning. The speech will focus on how “a strong America… -
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Christianity and Immigration Enforcement
As Americans insist on law and order and a restoration of sovereignty, a concerted effort unfolds among prominent church leaders and theologians. These church officials quite brazenly seek to “guilt” believers into accepting a lax immigration agenda—and even the lunacy of porous borders. But guilt is not gospel. Emotional manipulation does not flow from authentic… -
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From My Father’s Gift to My Children’s Future
Across generations, the American dream has been sustained by one simple idea: Hard work and smart decisions can lead to a better life. That belief shaped my own family’s story, and it’s what drives my work today. My parents came legally to America from Nigeria, believing this country would give them and their future children… -
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‘Want to Cheat’: Noem Rips ‘Conspiracy Theories’ Against SAVE America Act
Advocating for an election reform measure that passed the House this week, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said elections are a basic infrastructure responsibility for her department. “It’s a fact that noncitizens have been voting in our elections,” Noem said Friday during a press conference in Phoenix. “They’ve been registered, and they have voted from… -
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Harvard Sued for Stonewalling on Race-Based Admissions
The Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division is suing Harvard, accusing the university of unlawfully withholding admissions data necessary to help the government determine if race-based discrimination is occurring. In Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College in 2023, the Supreme Court ruled that colleges cannot consider race in the admissions…