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Secrecy of Ballot, Election Security Could Be at Risk in Virginia Contests
The secret ballot is at risk in a populous Virginia county near Washington, D.C., amid one of the most closely watched state elections of 2025, Republicans charge. The Fairfax County Republican Committee sent a letter calling for the county’s General Registrar Eric Spicer to correct the design for the absentee ballot return envelope that potentially… -
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DHS Closing in on Half-Million Arrests of Criminal Illegal Aliens
Since President Donald Trump returned to the White House nine months ago Monday, the Department of Homeland Security has arrested some 480,000 criminal illegal aliens, according to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. Among the nearly half a million arrests, “70% of those individuals have criminal charges against them or have been convicted of those criminal… -
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The Shutdown Is Just a Prelude to This Major Policy Debate
Almost three weeks into the federal government shutdown, serious policy debates over annual spending and the future of health care remain on the back burner and are likely to simmer through the coming months even if Democrats acquiesce and agree to reopen the government. The government funding extension, which Senate Democrats have continued to reject,… -
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Democrats Express Fear of Far Left as Shutdown Rages
In newly reported remarks, some Democrat insiders are blaming the far Left for the failure of Senate Democrats to vote to end the federal government shutdown, now nearly three weeks old. “People are going to get hammered,” one Democrat senator, who requested anonymity, told The Hill, adding: “Are there enough Democrats to join Republicans to… -
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BREAKING: Victor Davis Hanson’s Big Announcement
When Victor Davis Hanson joined The Daily Signal as a senior contributor in January, we knew instantly that we were creating something special. Hanson’s daily five-minute videos, concise commentaries on the day’s news, have amassed over 100 million views since then—a remarkable number in today’s crowded media landscape. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people consume his content. You’ve told us you want more Hanson, which is why we’re thrilled to announce a significant expansion of our relationship. … -
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Inside the Surveillance State: Denver Riggleman and How the Jan. 6 Commission Threatened Our Rights
Denver Riggleman took great pride in announcing in 2021 that the January 6 Commission had asked him to take on the role of senior technical adviser. The former Virginia Republican congressman’s job would be to use his experience as a retired Air Force intelligence officer to do data mining and pursue phone records and other… -
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Weapons Buy-Back Program and Plan to Disarm Hamas
Hamas will have the opportunity to turn in its weapons, according to Steve Witkoff, U.S. special envoy to the Middle East. “We’re going to have a weapons buyback program,” Witkoff told “60 Minutes” reporter Lesley Stahl. “This is all linked to amnesty and disavowing violence if Hamas people want to stay there. We are… -
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The Immigration Topic Isn’t Going Away in Ohio
State representatives have been on a mission to combat illegal immigration in Ohio, and they’re not stopping any time soon. If anything, they’re ramping up their efforts with bills that have been introduced and passed this session. State Rep. Josh Williams, a Republican who represents Toledo, recently introduced HB 26. According to the bill’s text,… -
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What Mamdani Means for NYC: VDH’s Warning
Victor Davis Hanson warned Americans to not be fooled by Zohran Mamdani’s charming smile. Hanson joined Mark Levin on Fox News’ “Life, Liberty, & Levin” Saturday night and broke down three main factors contributing to the leading mayoral candidate for New York City’s popularity. “I think he feels that he’s a creature of an off… -
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300 Children Are Waiting in China to Come Home and Trump Is ‘Only One That Can Make This Happen,’ Mom Says
There are 300 children in China who have been waiting to come home for over five years, and President Donald Trump is “the only one that can make this happen at this point,” mother Lauren Hawley says. A day does not go by that Hawley and her family don’t talk about Eleanor, their 7-year-old daughter… -
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Victor Davis Hanson Reveals How He’d Rank Trump, Biden Among US Presidents
Victor Davis Hanson ranked President Donald Trump in the top five of best U.S. presidents and former President Joe Biden among the worst three presidents when he joined Mark Levin Saturday night. “I think [Trump] is in the top five because he’s not waging a revolution as he’s accused. He’s waging a counterrevolution,” said Hanson,… -
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Why Some Programs Should Remain Shuttered When Government Reopens
When Chuck Schumer first took federal office as a member of the House of Representatives in January 1981, the Monthly Statement of the Public Debt for December 1980 reported that the federal debt at the end of that year was $930.21 billion. As of Oct. 10 of this year, according to the U.S. Treasury, it… -
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The 4 Most Off-the-Rails Shutdown Moments So Far
As the fourth week of the government shutdown approaches, little has changed in terms of getting Democrats on board with a short-term funding extension. But Capitol Hill has been far from dull, with shouting matches between members and top congressional leaders throwing up their hands in frustration. Here are the most off-the-rails moments of the… -
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Trump Delivered for ‘Pro-Palestine’ Protesters, But Suddenly They’ve Gone Silent
It took only about 24 hours after Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack on Israel for cries of “Free Palestine” to fill city streets as protesters waved the Palestinian flag. However, after the ceasefire and hostage deal that the Trump administration led the way in negotiating, those same protesters are suddenly, noticeably silent. The absence… -
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Assimilation: The Key to National Multicultural Success
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of a segment of Victor Davis Hanson’s podcast. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see more of his videos. Sami Winc: You know, since you mentioned it, let’s go, and we’re into Europe. I wanted to ask you about, they have an immigration, the EU broadly has developed… -
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Scandal-Tainted Virginia AG Candidate Is Poster Child for What’s Wrong With Early Voting
Some of us have been voting long enough that we can still remember when Election Day was just that—Election Day. Not Election Week. Not Election Month. Not Election Season. For most of American history, Election Day was called that for a reason: It was one day and done. Dating back to an act of Congress… -
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House Freedom Caucus Members Among Most Trump-Aligned Representatives in Congress
If you’re seeking out the most Trump-aligned members of Congress, then look no further than the House Freedom Caucus, a 2024 scorecard tracking members’ of Congress’ voting records shows. Members of the group consistently stand out in their support for President Donald Trump’s priorities, according to data from the Institute for Legislative Analysis. The institute… -
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Dems Accused of Fueling Shutdown for Anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ Protests
As the government shutdown grinds through its third week, this weekend could be a major turning point, with “No Kings” rallies taking place across the country. Republicans say these rallies have contributed to the partisan gridlock and are putting Democrats on blast for their support of the protests. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La.,… -
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Ramaswamy Campaigns for Another Gubernatorial Hopeful in a State That Could ‘Pave the Path’
Vivek Ramaswamy’s gubernatorial election in Ohio isn’t until next year, but in the meantime, he’s looking to assist another Republican hopeful, this time in New Jersey. Voters in the Garden State will soon select a new governor to replace term-limited Democrat Phil Murphy. There’s a solid chance that will be Jack Ciattarelli, the Republican who… -
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Israeli Fans Banned From Sports Game in UK
Authorities in the U.K. have banned Israeli fans from attending a forthcoming soccer match in England over security risks. “Following a thorough assessment, we have classified the upcoming Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel-Aviv fixture as high risk,” West Midlands Police said in a statement Thursday as the department expressed support for a decision to…
