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VICTOR DAVIS HANSON: Comey Knew Clinton Had Cooked Up the Collusion Hoax
On today’s episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc react to the release of damning new evidence against former FBI Director James Comey, a handwritten note indicating he knew full well Trump-Russia collusion was spawned by the Hillary Clinton campaign. This transcript has been slightly edited for clarity. Sami Winc: Well, Victor, let’s go…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Trump Scared China Into Playing ‘Nice’ With the US Again
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s video from Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see more of his videos. Hello, this is Victor Davis Hanson for The Daily Signal. President Donald Trump just met recently with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. And they had a mini…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Democratic Senator Misses Key Points as She Goes After Moreno on Shutdown
Heated exchanges on Capitol Hill over what’s been dubbed the “Schumer Shutdown” are becoming the norm. The latest dustup involves Ohio’s own Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno and Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., during Wednesday’s Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation meeting. The fiery exchange over shutdown blame and claims of hypocrisy was noticed by Donald…Rebecca Downs -
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Republicans Try a New Strategy to End Shutdown
Amid the longest-ever federal government shutdown, a possible path to reopening the government is emerging. But the task of Republican leaders in Congress, to cajole enough people to walk down that path, will be difficult. Republicans in both chambers are walking a tightrope. It is likely that a long-term fix to the current gridlock would…George Caldwell -
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Gov. Shapiro Claims Voters Are Tired of ‘Extremism’ Despite Mamdani Victory
Democrat Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro sought to tie GOP losses in Tuesday’s election to President Donald Trump, saying voters are weary of the “chaos” he says Trump has sown. “I think there’s two takeaways: One is that it was a clear message to Donald Trump that folks are tired of the chaos. They’re tired of…Jacob Adams -
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Nancy Pelosi to Retire at End of Term
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., America’s first female speaker of the House and longtime top House Democrat, will retire from Congress at the end of her term, bringing her historic multi-decade career to a close. In a video posted Thursday morning, Pelosi, 85, bid farewell to her San Francisco district. “I will not be seeking…George Caldwell -
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Victor Davis Hanson: DEI Is an ‘Ideological Shelter’ for the Incompetent
In this segment from today’s episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler break down how DEI was a “shelter” for the likes of former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, and former first lady Michelle Obama whining again about how the Obamas had it rough in the White House because they’re black. Also on today’s episode, Hanson and…Victor Davis Hanson -
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House Freedom Caucus Eyes Extended-Term Stopgap Spending Bill
House Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris, R-Md., elaborated on the group’s support for a longer-term continuing resolution in an interview this week with The Daily Signal. The group had released a statement on Monday supporting the passage of a continuing resolution to fund the government “as far into 2026 as possible (ideally, past the November…Jacob Adams -
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China’s Hands Are in America’s Bacon, Hot Dogs. We Should Be Concerned, New Report Says.
American agriculture is roughly a $1.5 trillion annual industry, and China poses a critical threat to the sector, according to a new report. Over the years, China has expanded its involvement in America’s food system, such as in 2013, when the Chinese-owned company WH Group acquired Smithfield Foods. Smithfield, a company largely known for its bacon, controls a quarter of U.S. pork processing, distributing products through brands such as…Virginia Allen -
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Here’s What 2025 Elections Could Mean for Ohio Next Year
Election night 2025 may not have been a good night for Republicans, though the races and thus losses were limited to a handful of states. What does that mean for next year with the midterms and statewide races? Is there reason to panic? How will it go in Ohio? With the next Election Day now…Rebecca Downs -
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Newsom Goes to War With Trump Over 2026 Midterms
The following is a preview of Daily Signal Politics Editor Bradley Devlin’s interview with Hans von Spakovsky, senior legal fellow at The Heritage Foundation, on “The Signal Sitdown” to discuss California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s redistricting push. The full interview premieres on The Daily Signal’s YouTube page at 6:30 a.m. Eastern on Nov. 6. California voters…Bradley Devlin -
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91 ‘Coordinated’ Indictments to Trump’s 3. Which Is Worse?
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s video from Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see more of his videos. Hello, this is Victor Davis Hanson for The Daily Signal. There’s been a lot of recent controversy over the indictments of former national security adviser John…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Election Results Leave GOP Glum, Democrats Giddy
Democrats on Tuesday night swept election races in New Jersey, New York City, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, leaving Republicans saying they weren’t surprised and Democrats gloating on Wednesday. In New Jersey, Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., triumphed over former New Jersey General Assemblymember Jack Ciattarelli, cementing four more years of Democrat control over the executive branch of…Jacob Adams -
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The New Japanese PM Gives US a Chance to Strengthen the Anti-China Alliance
Last week, President Donald Trump concluded a trip to East Asia, meeting with several allies, including new Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The Trump administration may have found a critical ally in the region. Policymakers in Washington, D.C., should welcome the ascension of Japan’s “Iron Lady” and assist her efforts to strengthen her country’s security….Matt Cookson -
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California Voters Approve of Newsom’s War Against Trump for 2026 Midterm Control
California voters have approved a ballot measure that will change the dynamics of the 2026 midterm elections, according to The Associated Press. The ballot measure, known as Proposition 50, had 73% of voters in favor and 26% of voters opposed at the time The Associated Press called the race. Proposition 50 was pushed by Democrat…Bradley Devlin -
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Parental Rights, Election Integrity Among Key Ballot Measures Across the Country
Texas voters approved a first-in-the-nation parental rights initiative Tuesday. Lone Star state voters also approved a state constitutional amendment requiring citizenship to vote in the state. Meanwhile, Maine voters rejected an election reform measure that included adopting voter ID. Voters in six states decided on 24 statewide measures on Tuesday, according to Ballotpedia, a handful…Fred Lucas -
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Trump Clashes With California Over Election Fraud
The Trump administration is preparing an executive order on election fraud, prompting California’s top election official to push back. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump is preparing an executive order on elections to address potential election fraud in California. “It is absolutely true that there is fraud in…Fred Lucas -
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LIVE ELECTION COVERAGE: Tony Kinnett Joined by VDH, Scott Jennings, and More
Tony Kinnett covers the 2025 election results LIVE for The Daily Signal on “The Tony Kinnett Cast.” Tune in at 7 p.m. ET to hear thought-provoking analysis from all-star guests: Victor Davis Hanson, Scott Jennings, and former Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli. Follow along with Tony and company as the results come pouring in from…Bradley Devlin -
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GOP Lawmakers Weigh in on Trump’s Stopgap Funding of SNAP
The Trump administration decided this week that it will partially fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program this month as the federal government shutdown drags on with no end in sight. “No Wyoming family should have to worry about putting food on the table because [Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.] and Senate Democrats are holding…Jacob Adams -
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New Jersey Polling Places Closed After Bomb Threats on Election Day
It’s Election Day in New Jersey, and it’s not merely the statistically tied gubernatorial race that is driving the news for the Garden State. On Tuesday morning, news came in of emailed bomb threats being sent to polling locations, resulting in some closures. The threats have since been declared to be noncredible. New Jersey Attorney…Rebecca Downs
