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opinion
Democrats Want Open Borders; Most Americans Don’t
Who said this? “If you don’t have any borders, you don’t have a nation.” The speaker went on, “Trump did a better job. I don’t like Trump, but we should have a secure border. It ain’t that hard to do. Biden didn’t do it.” It was Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, in characteristic candor. If, as… -
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Are Americans Better or Worse Off Since January?
The left wing and media rage hysterically from one Trump psychodrama to the next, while President Donald Trump trolls both on social media. But all that is verbiage. What matters is the data and facts of Trump’s first nine months since Jan. 20, 2025, in comparison to either former President Joe Biden’s prior year or… -
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Victor Davis Hanson: Democrats Have to Lose One More Time Before They Abandon the Party
Why are California Gov. Gavin Newsom and former Vice President Kamala Harris suddenly praising Joe Biden’s presidency? Victor Davis Hanson breaks down the political theater behind the Democrats’ about-face—and what it reveals about their panic over President Donald Trump’s comeback. This, and more, on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words. This… -
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Races to Watch This Spooky Election Season
It’s Halloween weekend, and few things are scarier than the possibility of a socialist gaining power over America’s biggest city. On Tuesday, millions of New Yorkers will have the opportunity to choose the future they want for the Big Apple. Democrat socialist Zohran Mamdani, Republican Curtis Sliwa, and Democrat-turned-independent Andrew Cuomo are all running to… -
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Texas Congressman Chip Roy Discusses the Filibuster
Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, is weighing in on President Donald Trump’s call for doing away with the Senate filibuster in an effort to end the government shutdown that began a month ago on Oct. 1. “[T]hat’s up to the Senate. Of course, it’s their rules. As someone who worked in the Senate and has a… -
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The Left Goes Neo-Confederate on Immigration
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. We’re starting to see a neo-Confederate nullification movement among the contemporary Left in general, in particular… -
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EXCLUSIVE: State Department Employees Responding to National Disasters Face Hardship Amid Shutdown
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—The State Department is sounding the alarm on the financial hardship its employees who live paycheck to paycheck are facing amid the federal government shutdown, particularly the essential personnel responding to Hurricane Melissa, The Daily Signal has learned. Amid the now-monthlong shutdown, the State Department is urging creditors to extend grace… -
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Eric Trump and Freedom of the (Cider) Press
It’s autumn in Virginia, and lawns are covered with two things: multicolored leaves and multicolored political yard signs. Some people go apple-picking, and others go door-knocking for candidates. The two worlds come together on the hills of southern Albemarle County behind a fence that’s lined with American flags at a winery with a familiar name:… -
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Filibuster Fatigue: Amid Shutdown, Trump Calls for End of Senate Hurdle
President Donald Trump on social media Thursday night called for an end to the filibuster, a longtime procedural hurdle that prevents legislation from passing the Senate with the approval of a simple majority of senators. “It is now time for the Republicans to play their “TRUMP CARD,” and go for what is called the Nuclear… -
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Victor Davis Hanson: Everybody’s Sick of Obama
In today’s episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc talk about former President Barack Obama, including his unlikability and growing irrelevance. This interview has been slightly edited for clarity. Sami Winc: Barack Obama this week has been in all sorts of news, not only in the news,… -
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This Shutdown Fight Will Change the Way Washington Works
Senators left Washington Thursday after another week of failing to reopen the government—ensuring that the federal government shutdown will go on for at least 34 days—one day short of the record. By the time senators get back on Monday, there will be a mere 18 days left on the funding extension that Democrats have continually… -
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State Attorneys General Join Together to Call for End to Shutdown
With Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits set to stop Nov. 1, 19 state attorneys general, led by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, have sent an “urgent” letter to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. Schumer has been roundly blamed for what has been dubbed the “Schumer Shutdown,” thanks to his refusal to back a House-passed… -
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‘Shame on the Senate Democrats’: Florida Congressman Slams Democrats for Shutdown and Refusal to Pay Troops
Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Fla., weighed in on the Democrat shutdown, the heroes working in his district, and the motivations of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., in an exclusive interview with The Daily Signal. “I think the Senate Democrats are really dug in about trying to hold the line, weather the storm, not to inflict… -
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How’s That Redistricting Process Going for Ohio?
The Ohio redistricting committee has reportedly struck a deal just in time for an Oct. 31 deadline to submit new congressional maps. That scoop comes from Punchbowl News’ Thursday morning newsletter, with that deal reportedly being reached “after hours of late-night deliberations.” This allows the redistricting committee to move along with the process. If a… -
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Mamdani Has Taken Over the Democratic Party, Johnson Warns
Nearly a month into the federal government shutdown, House Speaker Mike Johnson is shaming the Democratic Party for the ascendance of a socialist faction represented by New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. Johnson, R-La., accused Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., of voting against a stopgap funding extension due to “fear and political desperation”… -
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Results of Trump’s Meeting With Xi
President Donald Trump says he had a “truly great meeting” with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. “There is enormous respect between our two Countries, and that will only be enhanced with what just took place. We agreed on many things, with others, even of high importance, being very close to resolved,” Trump wrote on social media… -
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Trump Announces When US Will Start Testing Nuclear Weapons
President Donald Trump has ordered testing of American nuclear weapons to start “immediately.” “Because of other countries testing programs, I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “That process will begin immediately.” “The United States has more Nuclear Weapons than any… -
opinion
Victor Davis Hanson: Jen Psaki’s Gross Attack on Usha Vance
On Thursday’s episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Hanson and Jack Fowler pick apart former White House press secretary Jen Psaki’s “silly” attack on second lady Usha Vance. This transcript has been edited for clarity. Jack Fowler: Let me get your quick thoughts on Jen Psaki trashing Usha Vance. I took this from… -
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In Congress, Former State Treasurers Aim to Manage Budget Better
Members of Congress come from all walks of life, but a number of those lawmakers have backgrounds as state financial officers—auditors and treasurers, who determine how states invest and employ their funds. Some prominent Republicans say that background of conservative money management has made them uniquely motivated to curtail Congress’ spending. On Wednesday, the State… -
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Even Apart From Shutdown, Appropriations Process Faces Hurdles
In a press call hosted by House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., and the House Freedom Caucus, Republican members of Congress weighed in on the future of federal appropriations, whether or not the stopgap spending continuing resolution languishing in the Senate is passed. “Republicans have been moving their committee stuff forward as best they can,…
