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6 Ballot Measures to Watch in November
A dose of direct democracy is hitting the off-year elections as some ballot measures have far-reaching implications, from redrawing congressional maps to gun control to election integrity. Voters in six states will decide on 24 statewide measures, according to Ballotpedia. Overall, 17 of the measures will appear on the Texas ballots, according to the State…Fred Lucas -
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4 Shutdown Quotes You Have to Hear
Congress didn’t get much done this week. But that doesn’t mean it was dull on Capitol Hill during what is now the second-longest federal government shutdown ever. The following are the top four moments of the week on the Hill: 1. Fetterman’s ‘Groundhog Day’ Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., who has defied his party’s strategy by…George Caldwell -
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Who Are the Real Kings?
So-called King, Donald Trump, ran in two contested Republican primaries. He ran three times in a general election. He was elected twice, and his party recently won a Republican Congress. In contrast, in 2020, former President Joe Biden did not run a typical campaign. He avoided the public, staying ensconced in his basement. He outsourced…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Victor Davis Hanson: Bolton Was Going to Be the Left’s ‘Useful Idiot,’ But Then Trump Won
During Tuesday’s premiere of the podcast, “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler discussed the indictment of former national security adviser John Bolton and how his ego got the best of him. This transcript has been edited for clarity. Victor Davis Hanson: He never says, “That’s not my signature on that affidavit. I never…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Victor Davis Hanson: Jean-Pierre’s Lies and the Colombia President’s ‘King’ Confusion
Amid ongoing U.S. military operations in the Caribbean, President Donald Trump called his Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro, “an illegal drug leader” on Truth Social. He said Petro is “strongly encouraging the massive production of drugs, in big and small fields, all over Colombia. It has become the biggest business in Colombia, by far, and Petro…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Does the Left Fear JD Vance More Than Trump?
Vice President JD Vance is “scarier in certain ways” than President Donald Trump, according to former White House press secretary Jen Psaki. Vance is “young” and “ambitious,” Psaki said on the leftist political podcast “I’ve Had It,” adding that the vice president is “agile in the sense that he is a chameleon who makes himself…Virginia Allen -
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EXCLUSIVE: Ahead of Trump’s Meeting With Xi, US Families Ask President for Help to Bring Adopted Children Home From China
Hundreds of American families are asking President Donald Trump to help them bring their children home from China. “Your leadership could unite hundreds of children with their forever families,” the parents told Trump in a letter Friday. Each of the 300 families have spent about five years waiting to bring their adopted children home…Virginia Allen -
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What’s at Stake in This Health Care Fight?
Throughout the government shutdown, Democrats have justified their refusal to vote for a short-term funding extension by speaking of an impending health care crisis brought on by the looming expiration of boosted COVID-19-era premium tax credits. It’s a peculiar policy fight, given the fact that Democrats passed two budget reconciliation bills—with zero Republican votes—under President…George Caldwell -
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Virginia Democrats’ Move to Scuttle Independent Redistricting Commission Draws GOP Pushback
Virginia Democrats are planning to try to stack the 2026 congressional elections in their favor via redistricting if they are victorious in November’s off-year elections. The announcement Thursday is making the fate of the partisan composition of Virginia’s 11-member congressional delegation a campaign issue ahead of the Nov. 4 elections. “This seems like a pretty…Jacob Adams -
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The Real Reason Behind Democrats’ Government Shutdown
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. The government has now been shut down for the longest time in our 249th history of…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Virginia AG Jason Miyares Talks About Jay Jones and Preventing Democrat Takeover of State in 2 Weeks
With less than two weeks until Election Day, Virginia Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares is enjoying what the polls say is upward of a six-percentage point lead over Democrat Jay Jones in the race for attorney general. That has not stopped him from campaigning each day with a full slate of events. >>> Sign up…Joe Thomas -
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Democrats Prioritize Welfare Over National Security
Few speak the truth as clearly and succinctly as House Speaker Mike Johnson. Appearing on ABC’s “This Week” this past Sunday, co-host Jonathan Karl challenged the speaker’s calling the recent “No Kings” rallies “Hate America Rallies” and calling them “the modern Democratic Party.” Johnson, R-La., responded that “there is a rise of Marxism in the…Star Parker -
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VICTOR DAVIS HANSON: ‘So I’m Voting Commie’—Why Mamdani Is Likely to Win
During today’s episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc talk about leading New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani posing with a controversial imam named an unindicted co-conspirator in the first World Trade Center bombing. They also discuss why the self-proclaimed socialist is likely to win. This transcript has…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Ohio Lawmaker Offers Bill to Codify Trump’s Energy Policies
A Republican congressman from Ohio is seeking to win the next battle over America’s energy supply before it starts. In legislation introduced this week, Rep. Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, is seeking to codify Trump administration efforts at providing Americans with abundant energy by defining the terms “affordable,” “reliable,” and “clean” as they relate to energy in…Jacob Adams -
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There’s No Going Back If NYC Elects Zohran Mamdani
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. Everybody in New York City is on edge because it looks like, for the first time…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Ted Cruz, Eli Crane Lead Effort to Require Only Citizens Vote
A group of Republican lawmakers, led by Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas and Rep. Eli Crane of Arizona, is joining the effort to promote a rule to require proof of citizenship on federal voter registration forms. The lawmakers signed a public comment letter to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission in favor of a petition by…Fred Lucas -
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Shutdown Will Disrupt Air Travel, Transportation Chief Warns
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy delivered a stern message at the Capitol on Thursday: The federal government shutdown is already putting a strain on air traffic controllers, and the problem will only get worse until the government reopens. “Next Tuesday is the first paycheck that [air traffic controllers] will not receive for the work that…George Caldwell -
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BREAKING: How Senate Votes on Bill to Pay Military, Essential Federal Workers
Senate Democrats have blocked paying essential federal workers as the government shutdown continues into its fourth week. In a vote of 54-to-45, a bill sponsored by Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., to pay essential federal workers, including active-duty members of the U.S. military, failed to clear the Senate’s 60-vote threshold to become law. Democrat Sens. John…Jacob Adams -
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Victor Davis Hanson: Ketanji Brown Jackson Is ‘Way Out of Her Depth’
During a segment of today’s episode “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler discussed Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s recent comparison of blacks to disabled people, and how race-based districting actually harms black candidates who may want to seek higher office. This transcript has been lightly edited for…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Attorneys General in Showdown Over Trump-Backed Rule That Could Transform Voter Registration
Two-thirds of state attorneys general have jumped into the fray over a potential federal rule to require proof of citizenship for voting forms. The U.S. Election Assistance Commission, a four-member federal panel, will review a petition started by watchdog group America First Legal to add the requirement on the federal voter registration form. Now, 19…Fred Lucas
