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Justice Department Releases Final Cache of Jeffrey Epstein Files
The U.S. Justice Department on Friday published a new and final cache of millions of documents related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, under a law passed in November that required the release of all Epstein-related records. Todd Blanche, the deputy attorney general, said at a press conference that Friday’s batch of files…Daily Signal Staff -
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Arizona ESA Growth Skyrockets While Criticisms Crash
Arizona educators have been set free to create their own schools and education services. And families can now select between them to find the best fit for their child. Arizona lawmakers in the 1990s created the nation’s most robust charter school law, the first scholarship tax credit program, and statewide district open enrollment. Education flourished…Matthew Ladner -
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Walz, Ellison to Testify at House Hearing on Fraud Scandal
Minnesota’s Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison will answer questions from a congressional panel investigating welfare fraud in the state. The two will testify on March 4 to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. “Americans deserve answers about the rampant misuse of taxpayer dollars in Minnesota’s social services programs that occurred on…Fred Lucas -
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12-Question Quiz: What ‘Fascist’ ‘Xenophobe’ ‘Tyrant’ Said This?
1. “I’m really good at killing people. Didn’t know that was going to be a strong suit of mine.” a. President Donald Trump, 2019 b. President Barack Obama, 2012 2. “But, let me tell you, we can build a fence 40 stories high—unless you change the dynamic in Mexico and—and you will not like this,…Larry Elder -
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Never Let Leftists Say They Are the First Amendment Stalwarts
The leftist media cabal constantly imagines itself as the grand embodiment of democracy and freedom of speech, even as it seeks to put Republicans in jail and hopes to censor them from speaking on social media. It doesn’t live up to its First Amendment boasting. For example, there’s “CNN International” host Christiane Amanpour, whose leftist…Tim Graham -
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How ‘Midwest Nice’ Minnesota Became Ground Zero for Leftist Violence and Fraud
Traditionally, Minnesotans, by virtue of their Scandinavian heritage, are known for being well-mannered and having good governance. However, over the past few months, the idyllic poster boy for “Midwest nice” has been completely upended following a string of high-profile, taxpayer-dollar fraud controversies, raids against peaceful church services, and violent altercations between leftist protesters and federal…Jack Fowler -
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What’s Behind the Politicized Threats From Nurses?
Across the country, nurses appear to be taking up arms—or rather, syringes—in the name of opposing Immigration and Customs Enforcement or President Donald Trump. Hospitals and authorities have quickly responded to prevent any harm, but the trend suggests nurses might seek to weaponize their profession to advance their political views. The largest nurses’ union has…Tyler O’Neil -
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DHS Responds After Judge Accuses ICE of Violating 96 Court Orders in Minnesota
The Department of Homeland Security responded to criticism from a federal judge who claimed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement had violated 96 court orders in 74 cases. Patrick Schiltz, chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, had originally demanded that ICE give a detained immigrant a bond hearing within seven…Tyler O’Neil -
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Frey Decries ICE ‘Siege’ of Minneapolis
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey accused the federal government of conducting a “siege” of his city. “The Operation Metro Surge needs to end. This kind of conduct and siege needs to stop, not just in Minneapolis; it needs to stop nationwide,” Frey told a room of fellow elected leaders at the U.S. Conference of Mayors in…Virginia Allen -
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Neither Marxism nor Investment Bans Will Make Housing Great Again
As bone-chilling winds lash Manhattan, Gotham Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s vaunted “warmth of collectivism” sounds almost appealing. Almost. The lightest breeze of socialism shows why this worldview frosts normal people. Too bad related ideas have drifted into the Trump administration, as it seeks “affordability” in housing. Mamdani’s tenant tsarina Cea Weaver, 37, took office on New Year’s Day and instantly sank into scandal. The Democratic Socialists…Deroy Murdock -
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WATCH: We Can’t Have Honest Discourse on Alex Pretti. ‘Toxic Empathy’ May Be at Fault.
As new footage allegedly shows Alex Pretti violently attacking law enforcement in Minnesota just one week before he was fatally shot, the political Left continues to lean hard into emotional narratives to pressure the Trump administration on deportations. But is this empathy honest … or toxic? From celebrity tears to moments of silence at NBA…Elise McCue -
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EXCLUSIVE: Ramaswamy Will Make Ohio the Model State
Columbus, Ohio—Vivek Ramaswamy is on a mission to make Ohio the state everyone is talking about by making it affordable for young people. On Wednesday, the Republican candidate for governor spoke at a Young Republicans meeting where he was joined by Senate President Rob McColley, his lieutenant governor running mate. Affordability is the Name of…Rebecca Downs -
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‘HUGE DEAL’: Thune Pledges Election Security Vote in Senate
Some Senate Republicans supported Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s promise to hold a vote on an amended election security bill. Thune, R-S.D., on Wednesday called for adding a voter ID mandate to a bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote in a federal election. “At some point, we’ll have that vote,” Thune said of the…Fred Lucas -
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Former Polish President Andrzej Duda Joins Heritage Foundation as Visiting Fellow
The Heritage Foundation has announced that former Polish President Andrzej Duda has joined the organization as a distinguished visiting fellow. “I am honored to join The Heritage Foundation as a Visiting Fellow,” Duda said in a Monday press release from The Heritage Foundation. “As President of Poland, I saw firsthand how deterrence, defense investment, strong…Jenna Lee -
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Fox News Just Beat a Broadcast Giant in TV Ratings
Fox News Channel continued its unprecedented dominance of cable news in January, marking 24 consecutive years as the top-rated network. The cable channel’s ratings rivaled those of broadcast TV networks and beat CBS, even though those channels are more widely available to a bigger audience. CBS suffered its worst ratings this century across multiple programs, according to Nielsen data…Rob Bluey -
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Congress Probes as Newsom Seeks $33 Billion Relief Package
Marking one year since the devastating California Pacific Palisades fire, Congress is investigating the tragedy “thoroughly” as Gov. Gavin Newsom seeks $33 billion in federal funding to rebuild. “This was not a failure of effort by firefighters,” Patrick Butler, California fire chief and harbor master, testified, “It was a failure of leadership above them.” The Palisades fire burned in California for nearly all…Virginia Grace McKinnon -
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Before FBI Raid, Georgia Elections Board Questioned Fulton County Over Voter Rolls
One week before the FBI raid of the Fulton County elections office to gather information on the 2020 election, members of the Georgia State Election Board questioned the county for alleged mismanagement of voter registration rolls. State officials have been demanding answers from Fulton County election staff about ongoing matters such as double voter registrants…Fred Lucas -
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Tom Homan Explains ICE ‘Drawdown’ Plan in Minnesota
The “withdrawal” of some immigration agents from Minnesota is dependent upon state and local officials cooperating with federal law enforcement, according to Border czar Tom Homan. If there is “commonsense cooperation” that will allow for the “drawdown of the number of people we have here. Yes, I said it, draw down the number of people…Virginia Allen -
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Parents Are Back in Charge, and Voters Are With Them
Parents didn’t ask for an education revolution. They were pushed into one. When schools closed, lessons moved online, and basic expectations broke down, parents got a front-row seat to a system that too often puts bureaucracy ahead of kids. What they saw changed everything. Parents want control back, and most Americans agree. A national poll…Erika Donalds -
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New Video Shines Light on Alex Pretti’s Confrontation With Federal Agents
State and federal authorities are investigating the shooting death of Alex Pretti, 37, at the hands of U.S. Border Patrol agents on Saturday, but newly released video confirms Pretti had a previous confrontation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement this month. The video, captured by The News Movement, shows Pretti shouting at federal agents before kicking…Tyler O’Neil