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Appeals Court Decision Brings Good News on Voter Registration in Ohio
Northern District of Ohio Judge Solomon Oliver put an Ohio voter registration law on hold last month, but it turns out that was not the final ruling. On Wednesday, a 2-1 ruling from the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals stayed Oliver’s ruling, reinstating a law requiring proof of citizenship before registering to vote in person… -
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4 Noncitizens Face Election Fraud Charges in Pennsylvania. Here’s What DOJ Alleges
The Justice Department announced Monday that it charged four noncitizens, including two illegal aliens, in the battleground state of Pennsylvania with illegal voting. “Our sovereignty as a nation belongs to the American people and no one else,” U.S. Attorney David Metcalf for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania said in a statement. “Anyone, including illegal aliens, who… -
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Victor Davis Hanson: The Left’s Blind Spot on 9/11, Charlie Kirk, & Oct. 7
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words” from Daily Signal senior contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to Victor Davis Hanson’s own YouTube channel to watch past episodes. Jack Fowler: Douglas Murray’s a friend, a great writer. He’s written this essay for The Free Press, “The 9/11 Failure That Still… -
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China Hawk Urges Trump and Rubio to Discuss Chinese Prisoner Release in New Letter
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—The chairman of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China sent a letter to President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday, urging them to discuss with Chinese leader Xi Jinping the release of worshippers and American citizens who remain imprisoned in China. Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., penned the letter… -
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Spanberger Changes Virginia’s Regulations Regime
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger quietly issued an executive order over the summer that changed the way state agency regulations are developed and reviewed by the executive branch. The action was required by June 30 but went under the radar because it was announced with only a vague news release. The new executive order eliminates the… -
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Unions Lose Again
Union membership in the U.S. private sector has fallen to record lows, with 2024 data showing that only 5.9% of the U.S. private sector workforce is unionized, according to research by the Pew Research Center. It points out that this is down sharply from 20.1% in 1983 and 37% in 1957. That number is about… -
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Massive Coalition of Left-Wing Groups Lobbied to Block the SAVE America Act
A vast alliance of mostly left-leaning groups lobbied to oppose the SAVE America Act, Republicans’ signature piece of election integrity legislation. Federal lobbying disclosures show that labor unions, LGBTQ+ advocacy groups, pro-abortion groups, and left-leaning advocacy organizations lobbied against the SAVE America Act during the second quarter of 2026. The legislation stalled in Congress this… -
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Don’t Be Fooled by China’s Recent Months of Low Military Activity
A day before the Washington meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump, Chinese military activity in the Taiwan Strait has been relatively subdued compared to previous years. Recent restraint, however, should not be mistaken for a strategic shift. If past patterns hold, Beijing’s respite after months of high military activity levels around… -
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RNC Chair: Election Lawsuit Blitz Could Reshape Voting Rules for Years
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—The Republican National Committee has about 179 active lawsuits across 37 states, a legal broadside RNC Chairman Joe Gruters anticipates will set rules beyond just the 2026 midterm election cycle. “When the president asked me to do this job a year ago, he said election integrity is a priority. The top… -
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Bringing American Hostage Home Is ‘Top Priority’ for Trump-Xi Summit, White House Tells Wife
The White House has assured the wife of Min Zin, an American scholar being held hostage in China, that her husband’s release is a “top priority” for Thursday’s Trump-Xi summit, Sylvia Zin told the Daily Signal in an interview. “I had a meeting with the [National Security Council] yesterday, and they have reassured me that… -
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China Panel Chair Plans Call With Rubio to Urge Release of Christian Worshippers and American Citizens
Congressional-Executive Committee on China Chairman Chris Smith, R-N.J., plans to advocate for the release of American citizens and religious advocates detained in China in a call with Secretary of State Marco Rubio ahead of Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States on Thursday. On Tuesday, the committee held a hearing that included the… -
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Former Mail Carrier Accused of Dumping Hundreds of Mail-In Ballots Ahead of Primary
The Justice Department unsealed an indictment against a former U.S. Postal Service worker accusing him of tossing about 300 mail-in ballots into a dumpster ahead of the June Utah primary. Damon Matai Seei, 34, of Payson, Utah, was indicted by a federal grand jury on Sept. 16. The indictment was sealed. He was arrested and… -
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China Committee Begs Trump to Pressure Xi Jinping to Release Religious Worshippers
A key congressional panel met Tuesday to urge President Donald Trump to discuss the release of imprisoned Christian worshippers, some of whom are American citizens, from China during his upcoming meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The hearing from the Congressional-Executive Commission on China comes after the last time the two world leaders met, and… -
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Feds Report 160 Election Fraud Arrests as Thousands of New Leads Pour In
Since late 2025, federal law enforcement has made 160 election fraud arrests and has 10 times as many investigations in motion, senior Trump administration officials said. “We are investigating several hundred cases that are very much active right now. We are bringing several cases each week,” a Justice Department official told the Daily Signal Tuesday…. -
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From Last to First: Florida’s Rise and the Heritage Election Integrity Scorecard
For the fifth consecutive year, The Heritage Foundation has ranked all 50 states’ and the District of Columbia’s election laws and safeguards in place for secure and accurate elections. With a series of new citizenship requirements for voting, Florida continues to rise in the rankings, settling in at No. 5 for 2026. The 2026 Election… -
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Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing: How Spanberger Buried a Rule to Protect Girls
Earlier this month, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger was finally clear about her permissive stance on boys in girls sports and bathrooms. During her campaign, though, she ran from a reporter and offered word salad answers whenever the issue came up. On Sept. 8, from the stage at Virginia’s Pridefest in Richmond, Spanberger told the crowd… -
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‘They Said Voter Fraud Didn’t Exist’: Federal Authorities Make Wave of Election Crime Arrests Ahead of Midterms
Just this month, the Justice Department arrested or charged at least 22 individuals in voter fraud-related crimes, while the Department of Homeland Security arrested at least four noncitizen voters. The enforcement comes with weeks to go before the midterm elections, and as Senate Republicans have been unable to pass the SAVE America Act over a… -
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Big Money vs. Winsome Earle-Sears
Last week, Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed was the beneficiary of a massive fundraiser at the home of media producer Jeffrey Soros, yes, George’s nephew. While a Soros raising money for a Democrat isn’t news—Uncle George and Cousin Alex have already contributed $102.8 million to races in 2026—it’s indicative of the hypocrisy of the Left. El-Sayed… -
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Georgia Election Committee Holds Meeting Weighing Risks and Recommendations
ATLANTA—The Joint Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee recently held its third meeting at Georgia’s General Assembly to discuss recommendations for the state’s next voting system. The committee was created through Senate Resolution 3 EX during this year’s special legislative session and has been “tasked with evaluating specifications and requirements for election equipment utilizing hand-marked… -
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6-Figure Ad Buy Calls on Trump to Send This Message to China on AI Threats
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Alliance for a Better Future will run a six-figure ad campaign urging President Donald Trump to discuss artificial intelligence safety with Chinese leader Xi Jinping during Thursday’s state visit. The ad will encourage Trump to continue “beating China on AI without becoming China.” “President Trump knows America wins by building AI…
