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Border Patrol Chief Savors Recruitment Boom, Soaring Agent Morale
Retired Border Patrol agents are returning to the agency amid soaring morale levels, according to U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks. “I’m signing off on stacks and stacks” of applications of retired agents who want to return to the Border Patrol, Banks said. The chief, speaking at an event in Washington, D.C., on… -
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Almost 60 Democrats Vote Against Honoring Charlie Kirk
The House of Representatives voted to honor the late Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk by an overwhelming margin Friday, approving a House resolution by a 215-to-95 vote. The resolution, which was introduced by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., “condemns in the strongest possible terms the assassination of Charles ‘Charlie’ James Kirk, and… -
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House Votes to Extend Biden-Era Spending, but Almost All Dems Oppose
The House of Representatives passed a seven-week continuing resolution Friday by a 217-212 vote that would fund the government into November and avert a government shutdown if it is approved by the Senate. Two Republicans voted against the CR: Reps. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Victoria Spartz of Indiana. Only one Democrat, Rep. Jared Golden… -
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Western Civilization Has Reached a Turning Point After Charlie Kirk’s Death
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. Something is happening in the United States and, I think, worldwide too. It’s almost as if… -
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In Shutdown Battle, Dems Not Shy About Demands
As Congress faces an end-of-September deadline to fund the federal government and avoid a shutdown, Democrats are making big demands on health care—including undoing Medicaid reforms and extending COVID-19-era tax credits. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Mich., joined fellow Democrats at a press conference Thursday in demanding an extension of expiring health care premium tax credits… -
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These Lawmaker Responses to Charlie Kirk’s Death Are Apparently a Bridge Too Far for TikTok
The Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok temporarily banned an independent news outlet after flagging two videos in which lawmakers pay tribute to Charlie Kirk in the wake of his assassination. TikTok flagged two videos from Off The Press, an independent news brand “for Americans who feel the mainstream media ignores the stories they care about… -
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Ohio State University Student Sues After Being Disenrolled for Comments on Murdered Israeli Staff
The American Civil Liberties Union is teaming with influencer and former Ohio State University student Guy Christensen to sue the school for expelling him for a video post that appeared to celebrate the murder of two Israeli Embassy staffers. The staffers, Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, were shot to death in Washington, D.C., on May… -
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Mike Lee Takes on Taxpayer-Funded Propaganda With Charlie Kirk Act
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Republican Utah Sen. Mike Lee introduced legislation Thursday to restore protections against government-funded propaganda targeted at Americans. The legislation, dubbed the Charlie Kirk Act after the recently assassinated Turning Point USA founder, would restore protections from the 1948 Smith-Mundt Act to block the federal government from “propagandizing its own citizens shaping media narratives,” according to a press release…. -
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Heritage Foundation Issues Position on TikTok Deal Ahead of Trump’s Call With China’s Xi
President Donald Trump should not accept a “halfway deal” with China over the social media app TikTok, according to The Heritage Foundation. Heritage, often referred to as the world’s leading conservative think tank, has long held the position that TikTok must completely break from its China-based parent company or be banned in the U.S…. -
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Schumer Prepares for Battle in Shutdown Showdown
With an end-of-September deadline approaching to fund the government, both parties appear locked into a shutdown showdown. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., is moving ahead with plans to hold a vote Friday on a continuing resolution to fund the government for seven weeks and avert a shutdown, which could lead to federal employees… -
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Judge Orders Mahmoud Khalil Be Deported to Syria or Algeria
An immigration judge has ordered pro-Palestine activist Mahmoud Khalil be deported to Syria or Algeria, according to court documents. Immigration Judge Jamee Comans has found that Khalil did not disclose certain required information on his green card application. According to Comans, Khalil “willfully misrepresented material fact(s) for the sole purpose of circumventing the immigration… -
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China’s Military Parade: A Display of CCP Intentions
Earlier this month, China hosted its first military parade since 2019—an exhibition Chinese leader Xi Jinping claimed was intended to celebrate the nation’s role in “Victory Day” and the 80th anniversary of the conclusion of World War II. But the Chinese Communist Party’s intentions for the display seemed to run deeper. Last week’s parade—the largest… -
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Cornyn Grills Ex-HHS Official on Missing Migrant Children
Sen. John Cornyn pressed a former Department of Health and Human Services official on why the department failed to vet all members of a household before placing an unaccompanied alien child in that home. “Senator, first of all, many of the allegations about improper vetting … actually occurred before I got to HHS,” Mary… -
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Patel Clashes With Democrats on Epstein Files, Touts Crime Fighting Stats
FBI Director Kash Patel fended off questions about the probe of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as House Democrats alleged a Trump administration cover-up. Patel returned to Capitol Hill for a second consecutive day of testimony Wednesday, and House Democrats were more single-minded messaging than Senate counterparts the previous day. Nearly every Democrat member of… -
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Steve Deace: Charlie Kirk Was ‘the Best of Us’
This is a preview of this week’s episode of “The Signal Sitdown.” Watch Politics Editor Bradley Devlin’s interview with BlazeTV host and author Steve Deace on The Daily Signal’s YouTube channel. Last week, the conservative movement lost “the best of us.” Charlie Kirk was assassinated on Sept. 10 for his conservative values and martyred for his unyielding… -
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EXCLUSIVE: Oklahoma Senator Reintroduces Bill Protecting Religious Groups on Campus
Sen. James Lankford says he will be reintroducing legislation Thursday to protect religious student organizations on campus from being discriminated against because of their religious beliefs, practices, or standards for leadership. “Freedom of religion, speech, and association are constitutionally protected rights in every place in America, including America’s campuses,” Lankford, R-Okla., told The Daily Signal…. -
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The Left Can’t Handle Cancel Culture After Charlie Kirk Assassination
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’ve had a culture of about five years of what I would call cancel culture, deplatforming,… -
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Heritage President: ‘We Can’t Compromise With the Left’
Charlie Kirk’s assassination shocked the world last week. Americans are grieving his loss and figuring out how to overcome the sorrow and anger from the tragic killing. Heritage President Kevin Roberts, a personal friend of Kirk, spoke with me on the “Heritage Explains” podcast about Kirk’s impact on our nation. We discussed his Christian faith,… -
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Kirk’s Killing Spurs Call for Probe of Violent Left-Wing Groups Amid Caveats for Free Speech
In the wake of last week’s assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, Republican congressmen are proposing an investigation into left-wing organizations that they say have contributed to the efforts of violent radicals. But amid the outrage, a general consensus has emerged that Congress must be careful not to abridge freedom of speech. Rep…. -
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Senator, Fired CDC Director Clash Over Vaccine Efficacy
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., criticized former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Susan Monarez on Wednesday, calling parts of her testimony on vaccines ridiculous. “Does the COVID vaccine reduce the rate of death for children under 18?” the Kentucky senator asked at a hearing Wednesday of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee….
