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If the Old Guard Destroys Bari Weiss, Legacy Media May Finally Die
“I know you’re a conservative, but you’re a good kid,” Helen Thomas once said to me in the 1980s when I was interning for the grande dame of the White House press corps. I took it as the compliment it was — Thomas, whatever her politics, was a good mentor and treated me kindly. Still, I chuckled at…Mike Gonzalez -
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Major Hotel Accused of Refusing Service to ICE Amid Minneapolis Crackdown
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—One of the largest hotel chains in the United States is purportedly refusing service to immigration agents amid a growing crackdown in the Minneapolis region. A hotel associated with Hilton Hotels & Resorts is explicitly refusing service to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents attempting to book reservations in Minneapolis, according to…Jason Hopkins -
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‘Seize Private Property’: Mamdani and Lieutenants Were Serious About the Socialist Thing
“I was elected as a Democratic socialist and I will govern as a Democratic socialist.” That was the new mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, in his inaugural address, where he made headlines by going with a speech that made him sound like the caricature of an Ayn Rand villain. “We will replace the…Jarrett Stepman -
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HHS Announces Monumental Changes to Childhood Immunization Schedule
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has updated the childhood immunization schedule to recommend 10, rather than 17, shots for children. Trump signed a directive on Dec. 5 ordering the agency to examine best practices from “peer, developed nations” on their childhood vaccination schedules. Following the review, HHS Deputy Secretary Jim O’Neill signed…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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Maduro Arrives in Court and Enters Plea
Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro pleaded “not guilty” to federal narco-terrorism and drug trafficking charges on Monday, two days after the U.S. captured him from his residence in Caracas. Appearing in a federal court in New York City, Maduro told the judge in Spanish through an interpreter, “I am not guilty,” adding, “I am a decent…Virginia Allen -
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HOT Tax Would Let Liberals Pay More, Sparing Everyone Else
Former U.S. Sen. Willard Mitt Romney, R-Utah, is neither the first nor the last billionaire to say that he wants to pay higher taxes, ergo, other Americans should suffer tax hikes, too. Romney recently wrote, “It’s time for rich people like me to pay more.” He advocated higher taxes on—among other things—payrolls, real estate, carried…Deroy Murdock -
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Hegseth Takes Action Against Sitting Senator
The Trump administration is taking “administrative action” against Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., according to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. The move comes after Kelly, a retired U.S. Navy captain, took part in the making of a video urging members of the military and the intelligence community to disobey unlawful orders. “Six weeks ago, Senator Mark Kelly—and five…Virginia Allen -
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Amid Fraud Scandal, Walz Won’t Seek Third Term as Minnesota Governor
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday he will drop his bid for a third term as governor after his state was rocked by a fraud scandal. He also admitted “the buck stops with me” regarding the massive welfare fraud scandal, while also taking shots at President Donald Trump. Walz was the 2024 Democratic nominee for…Fred Lucas -
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Vance’s Ohio Home Attacked
Vice President JD Vance’s family was away from their Cincinnati, Ohio, home when an individual damaged windows at the residence early Monday. The Vances were in Washington, D.C., during the time of the potential break-in, a Vance spokesperson told The Daily Signal. Local news shared photos of what appears to be damage to the house’s…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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What Maduro’s Capture Means
In the early hours of Jan. 3, elite U.S. military forces crossed into Venezuelan territory in a highly sophisticated and coordinated operation, capturing narco-dictator Nicolas Maduro. The operation focused solely on arresting Maduro and his wife, Cilia, who now sit in a New York jail cell awaiting trial. In capturing Maduro, President Donald Trump removed…Andres Martinez-Fernandez -
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Has the West Given Up Protecting Its Citizens?
Two centuries ago, gentlemen routinely carried swords or pistols to protect themselves, their families and their property. On the unlit dirt backroads of England or colonial America, armed highwaymen like Dick Turpin could demand “your money or your life!” without warning. There was no 911. No local law enforcement or highway patrol on the roads….Simon Hankinson -
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Congress Should Prioritize American Graduates, Not Foreigners Who Promised to Go Home
Young American college graduates are getting a raw deal. The unemployment rate for recent college graduates, aged 20 to 24 years, reached 9.3% in August 2025, according to Forbes. For comparison, older college graduates, aged 25 to 34, had an unemployment rate of 3.6%, and high school graduates had a rate of 4.3%. Why? Business…Lora Ries -
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Peter Navarro’s Book Is a Raw Retelling of His Experience in Prison
Peter Navarro, who spent four months in federal prison for a contempt of Congress order over the Jan. 6 investigations and now serves as senior counselor for trade and manufacturing, said in an interview about his newest book “I Went to Prison So You Won’t Have To: A Love and Lawfare Story in Trump Land”…Salena Zito -
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7 Left-Wing Groups to Watch in 2026
This year doesn’t just mark the 250th anniversary of the United States—it also means another year of President Donald Trump’s second term and impending midterm elections. Last year, we saw the same leftist groups that staffed and advised the Biden administration gear up to oppose the president’s agenda, from filing lawsuits to block his executive…Tyler O’Neil -
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Autopsy on America: 2025’s HUGE Wins and Loses
The world changed forever in 2025. President Donald Trump returned to the White House and immediately began implementing his “America First” agenda, including closing the southern border and removing woke policies from every corner of the government. On the international stage, Trump took an active role in ending multiple wars and conflicts, including bombing three…Virginia Allen -
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World Leaders Who Were Winners and Losers in 2025
It would be an understatement to say President Donald Trump was active on the world stage in 2025. Trump’s national security strategy is reshaping geopolitics in real time. Meanwhile, his trade policies are remaking the global economy. While the Trump administration boasts the fact that it has brokered nearly 10 peace agreements and ceasefires in…Bradley Devlin -
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23 Books to Read in 2026
As you set your 2026 goals, reading lists, and New Year’s resolutions, The Daily Signal is proud to offer you some of our favorite reads from 2025. We asked our own staff, plus others from The Heritage Foundation and Heritage Action, for their thoughts and to offer some of their recommendations. They are listed below. 1. ‘Israel…Daily Signal Staff -
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At Long Last, Washington Remembers Its Own Neighborhood
At the dawn of the new year, the most important foreign-policy debate facing the United States isn’t unfolding in Ukraine or the Middle East. It’s playing out much closer to home—in Central and South America. The United States has long viewed the Western Hemisphere like a fire extinguisher: important in theory, hopefully unnecessary, out of…Melissa Maldonado -
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10 Times Democrats, Corporate Media Leaped to Defend Somalis Despite Massive Fraud Scandals
Democrats and the corporate media rushed to defend Somalis throughout the end of 2025 as reports emerged that they committed widespread fraud in Minnesota. Federal prosecutors charged dozens of Somalis with stealing over $9 billion of taxpayer money intended for social services, including the nonprofit Feeding Our Future. As more details have emerged about their…Nicole Silverio -
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5 Far-Reaching Supreme Court Decisions to Watch for in 2026
The Supreme Court will decide on several cases in 2026 that revolve around President Donald Trump in the near term but will have far-reaching consequences for future presidents. Here are the biggest high court decisions to watch for in 2026. First out of the gate, a case that will affect state laws across the country…Fred Lucas