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Democrats’ Dangerous Game of Federal Nullification
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’d like to talk about insurrection chic. By that I mean this phenomenon of the Democrats…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Democrats Who Urged Military to ‘Refuse Illegal Orders’ to Be Interviewed by FBI
The FBI and the Justice Department are seeking to interview six Democrat members of Congress about a controversial video they participated in, urging members of the military and intelligence community to “refuse illegal orders.” A Justice Department official spoke on condition of anonymity to Reuters and claimed the FBI interviews sought to determine “if there’s…Jacob Adams -
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Democrats Prepare for Identity-Politics Spending Blitz for Midterms
In the wake of Democrat electoral victories in November, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is pouring money into the upcoming midterm election races. Democrats appear to be hoping to win back rural and minority voters who swung to President Donald Trump during last year’s presidential election. The DCCC campaign is called “Our Power, Our Country,”…Jacob Adams -
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Epstein Bill Is No Win for Transparency
Following months of political theater, gamesmanship, and grandstanding in the halls of Congress, President Donald Trump has signed into law the bill to release the Epstein files. Political leaders on both sides of the aisle have taken victory laps for transparency and are eagerly awaiting the release of documents to score more political points. But like much of what happens in…Kyle Brosnan -
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Victor Davis Hanson: Democrats Who Told Military Not to Obey ‘Illegal’ Orders Are ‘Not Being Honest’
On this episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler take aim at the six congressional Democrats who called on military members to defy “illegal” orders from the commander in chief. Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His…Victor Davis Hanson -
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4D Chess? Why Trump May Have Delayed on Epstein Files
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’m tired of the Epstein files, as you are. Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted pedophile, died over…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Why Letitia James and James Comey Aren’t Out of the Legal Woods
Because Democrat senators have refused to confirm many of President Donald Trump’s preferred picks to serve as U.S. attorneys around the country, his administration has instead been forced to rely on the arcane, convoluted, confusing mechanisms available to temporarily fill those positions. Given the unprecedented nature of this Democrat obstruction and the conflicting case law in this area, those seeking to avoid criminal charges have, of…Zack Smith -
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Upcoming House Election in Tennessee to Test Democrats’ Resolve
Next week’s special election to replace Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District is shaping up to be a bellwether of Democrats’ strength heading into the midterms. While the Republican candidate in the election, Matt Van Epps, is expected to win the election, how Democrats perform will be a sign of Democrats’ support…Jacob Adams -
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Obamacare: Premiums Went Up, Coverage Went Down, and Insurance Companies Got Filthy Rich!
For more than a decade, Americans have lived under the Affordable Care Act—legislation President Barack Obama sold on promises that you can keep your plan, you can keep your doctor, lower premiums, greater choice, improved access, and those with preexisting medical conditions will be protected. Yet families across the country know the truth: premiums continue to rise, deductibles have exploded, many illegal…Rep. Paul Gosar -
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BREAKING: Prominent Senate Democrat Under DOW Review for ‘Misconduct’
The Department of War released a statement on Monday announcing it will review “serious allegations of misconduct” against Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., a retired Navy captain. The department’s investigation into Kelly’s actions follows a video posted on X in which Kelly and five other Democrat lawmakers with previous experience in the military or intelligence agencies…Bradley Devlin -
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After 187 Million Meals Delivered, Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Announces End to Mission
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation announced on Monday the conclusion of its emergency mission. The humanitarian group, which received significant financial backing from the U.S. and support from President Donald Trump, delivered 187 million meals to the people of Gaza since its launch at the end of May. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is leaving its aid mission in the hands of the recently established Civil-Military Coordination…Virginia Allen -
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Make Etiquette Great Again
We’ve all been there. Standing at the holiday party with nothing to say to a room full of well-dressed strangers. Or wondering what fork we are supposed to use for the salad. And does it even matter what side of the plate you put your water glass on? Etiquette has become a lost art in much of American…Elise McCue -
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Michelle Obama’s Absurd Whining
Diversity, equity, and inclusion is a euphemism for a rigid racialist theology. It deductively postulates that a large percentage of the population is oppressed by racism and sexism, mostly by white males. DEI makes no allowance for the class or wealth of the alleged victims or their supposed victimizers. So once that rigid party line…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Academia Failed to Pass on the Western Tradition. But There’s Hope for Keeping History Alive.
History is too important to be left to academia, especially in an age of crumbling institutional trust. On a recent episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Hanson spoke about the remarkable collection of talent pooling at the Hoover Institution, a think tank in California that he’s been a part of for over…Jarrett Stepman -
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Orthodox Christian Persecution Becomes Flashpoint for GOP
The persecution of Eastern Orthodox Christians became a flashpoint between members of Congress on social media this week as the Russo-Ukrainian war drags on. On Monday Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., publicized an email from the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of St. John the Baptist that invited recipients to take part in a “Legislative Day of Action…Jacob Adams -
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Enforcing Immigration Laws Is Not the Moral Equivalent of the Holocaust
Whence cometh the conviction, in America and even more in Britain and Europe, that open borders is the only moral immigration policy? Of course, not everyone believes that, and many who do stop short of saying so. But the contrast between the rhetoric and policies of the first two decades of the century and those…Michael Barone -
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Poll: Americans Fed Up With Illegal Chinese Vapes Flooding the Country, Many Funneled Through Florida
Why are dangerous illegal vape products from China still making their way onto American retail shelves, especially when they’re not even legal in the country where they’re made? That’s the question Floridians, and Americans alike, are asking. And to stop it, we need more federal help. Illegal vapes have been pouring into Florida from China…Scott Shalley -
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Florida Congresswoman Leads Effort to Challenge Big Tech Control Over App Stores
A bipartisan bill is making its way through Congress that could have major ramifications for how Big Tech operates in the United States. The legislation is called the App Store Freedom Act, and was introduced in the House of Representatives back in May by Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla. In a press conference hosted by Cammack…Jacob Adams -
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Group Known for Suing Israeli Soldiers Claims ‘Cooperation’ With Key EU Agency
A group known for bringing legal cases against Israeli soldiers claims it is working “closely” with Europol, the law enforcement agency of the European Union. The Hind Rajab Foundation has recently “begun working closely with Europol to assist with war crimes investigations across the European Union,” Jake Romm, the U.S. representative for The Hind Rajab Foundation, said…Virginia Allen -
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Eric Swalwell Enters Crowded CA Governor’s Race Focused on One Thing
Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., has announced he is running for California governor in the 2026 election, pitching himself as the candidate who will go after the “corrupt” President Donald Trump. Swalwell announced his campaign on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Thursday night. “I love California. It’s the greatest country in the world,” Swalwell told the comedian. “But…Rebecca Downs
