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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… -
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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… -
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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… -
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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… -
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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… -
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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… -
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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… -
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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… -
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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… -
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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… -
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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… -
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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… -
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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:… -
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Congress Mulls Lifting Sanctions on Syrian Leader
Congress is weighing whether to lift sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former jihadist seeking to legitimize himself on the world stage. Rep. Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., is making clear he’s not eager to lift those sanctions on the newly minted leader, given the killings and clashes involving ethnic minorities that have occurred during his… -
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EXCLUSIVE: DHS Accuses NPR of ‘Race-Baiting Smears’ Against ICE Agents
The Department of Homeland Security has accused National Public Radio of “race-baiting smears” against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. “Baseless accusations of ‘racial profiling’ by NPR and other outlets are contributing to a 1,000% increase in assaults against ICE law enforcement,” DHS said in a statement Monday evening. The response from DHS follows… -
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Why the Kennedys Really Turned on RFK Jr.
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. Bobby Kennedy, the secretary of health and human services, testified in Congress last week. And he… -
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Special House Election Set in Blue Northern Virginia
Democrats are expected to hold a safe blue seat in the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington in Tuesday’s special congressional election. The open seat is in Virginia’s 11th Congressional District, formerly held by longtime Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., who died in May after a battle with esophageal cancer. The Northern Virginia congressional district, one of… -
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South Carolina Rep Explains Why He’s Exiting Congress to Run for Governor
Rep. Ralph Norman of South Carolina will have to leave Capitol Hill behind to run for governor in his home state, but he says the work he would do in the state capital, Columbia, would build off his conservative record in Congress. “I see the challenges coming to South Carolina … . We need to… -
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John Thune to Steamroll Chuck Schumer’s Blockade of Trump Nominees Through ‘Nuclear Option’
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Senate Republicans are on the verge of breaking Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s stranglehold over the confirmation process, ending seven months of unprecedented obstruction that has sought to prevent President Donald Trump from staffing his administration. Senate Majority Leader John Thune is expected to invoke the rarely used “nuclear option” to reform… -
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California Insiders Eye Sen. Alex Padilla for Gubernatorial Race
Prominent California Democrat strategists are eyeing Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., for a bid to be the next governor of California. The longtime California politician is seen as a reliable and known quantity in the state’s uber-left politics at a time when Democrats face historic unpopularity. “This is an uncertain time for California, and Alex Padilla…
