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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… -
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How to Fall in Love With America Again
Americans are losing love for their country. The education system is taking our young in a different direction by dismissing our nation’s past and introducing ideologies contradicting our founding principles. Much of our culture seems determined to treat America’s 250th birthday with condemnation rather than celebration. Yet, in this age of pessimism toward our nation’s past, Matthew Spalding offered a new invitation: to fall in love… -
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3 Months In: Is Texas Winning the War Against Islamization?
In November, a “WarRoom” clip exposed two Sharia courts in Texas, operating for years and handling hundreds of cases. While legal if both parties agree, Muslim women often face strong pressure to use Sharia courts over county courts. Under strict Sharia, women inherit less, divorce is difficult, and testimony counts for less. Refusal can lead… -
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DHS Shutdown Coincides With Senators’ Trip
With a shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security all but guaranteed, many senators are leaving for a security conference in Europe without having passed a bill to fund the agency. When the clock strikes midnight on Friday, the agency’s funding from a previous two-week stopgap extension will expire. With no sign of consensus, the… -
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Former Obama WH Counsel Resigns From Goldman Sachs After Epstein Disclosures
Goldman Sachs general counsel Kathryn Ruemmler has resigned after documents released by the U.S. Justice Department last month showed Ruemmler accepted gifts from late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and advised him on how to address media inquiries regarding his crimes. Ruemmler previously served as White House counsel to former President Barack Obama, before leaving her post… -
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White House Celebrates Inflation Beating Expectations in January
Inflation beat expectations by dropping to 2.4% in January, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. “President [Donald] Trump has defeated Joe Biden’s inflation crisis in record time. Inflation is low, wages are up, and the American economy is booming—all thanks to President Trump’s pro-growth agenda,” White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers told… -
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He Had Near-Perfect SAT Scores. Was He Rejected in Favor of Foreign College Applicants?
Who are America’s public universities really for? A growing backlash argues that domestic students—many with near-perfect test scores—are being edged out in favor of full-pay international enrollments. Steve Cortes’ new documentary, “The Foreign Student Crisis Destroying American College Admissions,” focuses on the University of Illinois where more than 6,000 Chinese nationals are enrolled at this…