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‘Certainly Fitting’: GOP Lawmakers Hail Trump’s Plan to Award Medal of Freedom to Kirk
Republican members of Congress on Thursday applauded President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would be posthumously awarding Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The medal is the highest award a civilian can receive from the U.S. president. Prominent Americans who have received the honor include Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, Olympic gold-medal gymnast Simone Biles, Walt…Jacob Adams -
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Mike Lee Offers ‘Tribute to the Amazing Legacy of Charlie Kirk’ With Senate Resolution
In the wake of Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced a Senate resolution Thursday honoring the conservative activist’s memory. “I look forward to my colleagues of both parties uniting to condemn this vile murder, and to offer a tribute to the amazing legacy of Charlie Kirk,” Lee told The…Bradley Devlin -
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After Kirk Slaying, Lawmakers Call for More Security
In the wake of the assassination Wednesday of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, some in Congress are again calling for increased security protection for lawmakers. “There’s been a deluge of that,” Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., told CNN of calls for heightened security. “I mean, from the moment…George Caldwell -
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House Moment of Silence Honors Slain ‘Dear Friend Charlie Kirk’
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson held a moment of silence on the House floor Wednesday afternoon for Turning Point USA founder and conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot at an event he was holding at Utah Valley University. Johnson, R-La., announced the moment of silence to reporters shortly before entering the House…George Caldwell -
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The Man Who Wants to Make 10,000 Stephen Millers
This is a preview of this week’s episode of “The Signal Sitdown.” Watch Politics Editor Bradley Devlin’s interview with American Moment CEO Nick Solheim on The Daily Signal’s YouTube channel. “Personnel is policy” is an old truism in the conservative movement. After President Donald Trump won the 2024 election, one of the big question marks as he…Bradley Devlin -
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Trump Must Protect His Wins Before the Midterms. Here’s How.
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. I’ve been a big supporter—as all of you have, in most cases—of what we’ve seen the…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Republicans Introduce Bills to Penalize States, Cities That Prohibit Cash Bail
Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., is promoting legislation in the House of Representatives that would cut certain federal funding to states and localities that prohibit cash bail or do not utilize pretrial detention practices for violent offenders. Dubbed the Keep Violent Criminals Off Our Streets Act, the bill attempts to “build on” and codify two executive…Jacob Adams -
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Low Turnout Casts Shadow on Democrat Win in Virginia Special Congressional Election
Low turnout marked the Democrat victory by Fairfax County Supervisor James Walkinshaw in Tuesday’s special congressional election to succeed the late Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., in Virginia’s 11th Congressional District. Walkinshaw easily defeated the Republican nominee, Stewart Whitson, an Army veteran and former FBI special agent, with just under 75% of the vote. The Virginia…Jacob Adams -
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How China Could Bring War With Taiwan to US
If China were to attack Taiwan, it may well also bring the fight directly to the U.S., with a long roster of potentially catastrophic actions it could inflict against Americans in their homeland. Experts warn of a “menu” of choices for damage and chaos the Chinese Communist Party could sow—including, but not limited to, the…Virginia Allen -
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China’s ‘Grand’ Military Parade Is a Facade That Barely Conceals Its Vulnerabilities
Last week, the Chinese Communist Party commemorated the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II with a meticulously orchestrated military parade, showcasing an impressive array of advanced weaponry. This grand display, however, is merely a façade that barely conceals the vulnerabilities of the authoritarian regime. Strategically, the regime highlighted an impressive collection of…Helen Raleigh -
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Trump Responds to Israel Bombing in Qatar
After an Israeli strike in Doha, Qatar, targeting Hamas officials, President Donald Trump said he told Qatari leaders such an incident won’t happen again. Trump says he spoke to Emir Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the monarch of Qatar, and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani after Israel carried…Virginia Allen -
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Massie Claims He’ll Soon Have Enough Votes for Epstein Files Petition
Rep. Thomas Massie does not have enough votes yet to force the consideration of his bill to release the files on the now-deceased convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, but says he’s confident he will very soon, thanks to upcoming special elections to fill current vacancies. “We will have the 218 votes needed for the Epstein…George Caldwell -
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From Enemies to Allies? Trump’s Quid Pro Quo With Silicon Valley
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, this past week, has had a number of Big Tech CEOs and corporate…Victor Davis Hanson -
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‘It’s Got to Be Fixed’: Thune Weighs Moves to Sidestep Dems, Confirm More Trump Nominees
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., on Tuesday called for an end to Democrats’ obstruction of President Donald Trump’s nominees as he elaborated on his plan to accelerate the rate at which those nominees are confirmed in the Senate. “This is a business model that does not work when it comes to running and operating…Jacob Adams -
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Why Is Pam Bondi Being Attacked for Standing Up to China?
For 30 years, Washington promised that cozying up to Beijing would make China a partner. Instead, it made China a predator. Cheap goods came at the cost of stolen American jobs, stolen American technology, and a Chinese military machine now rivaling our own. You would think policymakers of every stripe would have learned that lesson…Matt Mowers -
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The American Dream Is Dying. HUD Secretary Scott Turner Aims to Revive It.
The American dream is in crisis. A study published by Pew Research last year found that only 42% of adults under 50 say the American dream is still attainable. The belief is bipartisan: Only 38% of Democrats under 50 and 48% of Republicans under 50 believe it is possible to achieve the American dream. President…Bradley Devlin -
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‘Infuriating, Heartbreaking’: House Speaker Calls for Crime Crackdown After NC Light-Rail Slaying
In the wake of the release of video footage of the fatal stabbing of a young Ukrainian refugee woman in a Charlotte, North Carolina, light-rail car, House Speaker Mike Johnson is renewing his call for a national crime crackdown. “This 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee was brutally murdered in cold blood on a train in Charlotte, North…George Caldwell -
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Democrat Texas State Rep Launches Bid for Cornyn’s Senate Seat
Texas state Rep. James Talarico on Tuesday announced his bid for the Democrat nomination for the 2026 U.S. Senate election in the Lone Star State. Talarico has gone from a once relatively unknown Texas state representative to a bona fide media darling for Democrats since appearing on Joe Rogan’s podcast and becoming a spokesman for…Jacob Adams -
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Authorities Arrest Over 600 Sinaloa Cartel Gang Members
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration carried out an operation targeting “one of the world’s most violent and powerful drug cartels” that resulted in 617 arrests, according to the agency. From Aug. 25 through 29, the DEA conducted an operation across all of its 23 divisions targeting the Sinaloa Cartel. President Donald Trump designated the criminal…Virginia Allen -
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‘NEXT MAN UP’: Freedom Caucus Adjusts to Members Leaving
The House Freedom Caucus—the conservative faction of the House which is always the loudest in demanding spending cuts and uncompromising Republican legislation—is set to lose almost half a dozen members seeking statewide office in their home states. Here’s how they’re adapting. So far, three Freedom Caucus members are running for governor back home in 2026:…George Caldwell
