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Feds Launch Probe of House Democrat’s Campaign Spending
The Federal Election Commission confirmed it opened an investigation into Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., for allegedly taking illegal campaign contributions and attempting to conceal them from required federal reporting. The FEC is responding to a complaint from conservative advocacy group the Coolidge Reagan Foundation based on a separate investigation done by an internal congressional watchdog….Fred Lucas -
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A Gap to Plug at the Southern Border
EL PASO, Texas—There is a gap to plug at the southern border, and it’s not in the wall. The Border Patrol in El Paso, Texas, is combating illegal border crossings underground through the city’s extensive storm-drain system. El Paso has more than 100 access points to its storm drain system, according to interim Border Patrol…Virginia Allen -
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The Collapse of Europe’s Socialist Experiment
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 hearing a lot about Europe in the news, primarily because of the Ukraine-Russian war and…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Partisan Rancor Pervades Democrat Leaders’ Letter to GOP Seeking Budget Talks
Democrat leaders in Congress invited their Republican counterparts to government funding negotiations in a Thursday letter, albeit one brimming with partisan accusations of legislative malfeasance. The hostile letter sets the stage for tense spending negotiations with little more than a month left to fund the government before the end of fiscal year 2025 at the…George Caldwell -
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Senate GOP Weighs Rule Change to Sidestep Dems’ Stalling on Trump Nominees
Facing unprecedented delays from Democrats on confirming President Donald Trump’s executive and judicial nominees, Senate Republican leaders want to change the rules to expedite the process. “President Trump has more than 1,000 senior-level appointments that require Senate confirmation. Under a radical Democratic resistance strategy, the Senate has so far confirmed only 135,” wrote Senate Majority…George Caldwell -
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EXCLUSIVE: Lawmakers Sponsor Resolution Commemorating 1782 Bible
Republican Reps. Michael Cloud of Texas and Glenn Thompson of Pennsylvania are co-sponsoring a House of Representatives resolution to be introduced on Friday to recognize Sept. 12 as “The Day of the Bible” in the United States. The resolution explains that on Sept. 12, 1782, Congress, under the Articles of Confederation, officially endorsed the “Aitken…Jacob Adams -
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Better Together: Reviving US and Indian Maritime Industries
To date, much ink has been spilled on the threat China poses to the U.S. in the Indo-Pacific. What’s gotten less attention? The fact that the Indo-Pacific is a maritime theater—meaning America’s ability to maintain presence, project power, and respond to crises depends on shipping and shipbuilding capacity. Sadly, the U.S. and its partner India…Kriti Upadhyaya -
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How Left-Wing Ideology Fuels Crime and Chaos
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. Recently, there’s been almost an epidemic of left-wing hysteria about violence, murder, and people who commit…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Democrats Divided Over Cutting Aid to Israel
The Democratic Party is divided over whether to support Israel, with party leaders deciding to take more time on the issue as some call for an end to U.S. military aid to the Jewish state. The Democratic National Committee’s resolutions committee on Tuesday met to debate two resolutions on party policy toward Israel. One of…George Caldwell -
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While All Eyes Focus on Russia, the CCP Has Been Quietly Meddling in US Politics for Years
Since 2016, allegations of Russian meddling in U.S. elections have dominated our political discourse and media coverage. Yet, this focus has diverted attention away from another significant threat: the extensive political influence operations by the Chinese Communist Party. A new bombshell report reveals that the CCP has been systematically undermining elections in New York City…Helen Raleigh -
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Arizona Republican Ponders Leaving Swing District for Governor’s Race
Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., is weighing jumping into the GOP primary in Arizona’s governor race in 2026, potentially leaving his swing district seat vulnerable to a Democrat pickup. Schweikert, 63, who was first elected in 2010 as part of the Republican wave election, comes from a battleground district where he was narrowly reelected in 2024….Jacob Adams -
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Trump Announces ‘Comprehensive Crime Bill’
President Donald Trump announced work on a “Comprehensive Crime Bill” shortly after midnight Wednesday morning, as polls show the popularity of tough-on-crime policy. “Speaker Mike Johnson, and Leader John Thune, are working with me, and other Republicans, on a Comprehensive Crime Bill,” Trump wrote on the social media platform Truth Social. “It’s what our Country…George Caldwell -
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Why America’s Natural Ally, India, Is Pulling Closer to Russia and China
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 currently in a little rough patch with India. Narendra Modi, who’s been the prime minister…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Exit Stage Right: 5 Freedom Caucus Members Climbing Down the Hill
The House Freedom Caucus has for years been a major force on Capitol Hill, with its members picking frequent policy fights in their push for more fiscally and socially conservative legislation. But as almost a half-dozen of its most prominent members seek office back home and away from Congress, those departures will alter the lineup…George Caldwell -
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Bondi Orders DC to Temporarily Suspend Sanctuary City Policies
For years, Washington, D.C.’s sanctuary city laws barred local police from cooperating with federal immigration authorities. However, a recent order from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi effectively nullifies many of these rules—so long as President Donald Trump retains federal control of the district. Two weeks ago, Trump declared a crime emergency in the nation’s capital…Tim Kennedy -
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Arizona Democrat Goes on Listening Tour
Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., is traveling the country in a bid to restore his party’s popularity by addressing its weaknesses with key constituent groups. The Arizona legislator candidly acknowledged Democrats’ problems attracting young male voters, going so far as to say in a May interview, “We’re just not ever going to be as cool as…Jacob Adams -
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5 Journalists Dead in Gaza Following ‘Tragic Mishap’
At least 20 people, including five journalists, were killed in strikes on a hospital in Gaza Monday in what Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described as a “tragic mishap.” Two Israeli strikes reportedly hit the hospital located in the southern half of the Gaza Strip. “Israel deeply regrets the tragic mishap that occurred today…Virginia Allen -
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Trump, Bolton, and the FBI Raid Details the Media Isn’t Telling You
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. Last week, the FBI—under the aegis of the Department of Justice—raided John Bolton, the former national…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Congressman Seeks Murder Charges for Fentanyl Traffickers
THE CENTER SQUARE—Fentanyl dealers would face tough new criminal penalties under a proposal filed by a Republican New York congressman that calls for charging those convicted of trafficking the drug with attempted murder. The Fentanyl Kills Act, refiled by Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., is the latest proposal aimed at cracking down on the sale and…Chris Wade -
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Republican Redistricting Bolsters GOP Midterm Chances
Republican redistricting could be the key to the GOP maintaining control of the House through gaining several seats in Ohio, Indiana, Missouri, Florida, and Texas. The GOP currently holds a three-seat majority in the House of Representatives, which means any advantage to the Republican Party matters. Ohio has the potential to lend itself to three…Jacob Adams
