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Victor Davis Hanson: ‘They Weren’t Prisoners!’: Venezuela and the Second-Guessing of the Military
In this episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc weigh our military actions against Venezuela and the charge the U.S. military “executed” narco-terrorists who were “prisoners.” Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words” from Daily… -
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Experts Warn of Tool China Is Using To Play ‘Long Game’ in New Cold War
America is in a new Cold War with China and ports are at the center of the conflict, according to foreign policy experts. “China has truly a global portfolio of ports worldwide,” said Alex Wooley, communications director for a research lab at William and Mary that does in-depth research on Chinese investments. China is currently financing over 180 port projects around the globe at 93 unique ports that are… -
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These Democrat Narratives Are a Lame Excuse for an Agenda
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 Democratic talking points. By that, I mean, these memes, these topics,… -
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Cornyn Slams Biden Admin Over Failed Vetting of Afghan Nationals
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, has “zero confidence” in what the Biden administration did to vet Afghan nationals coming to the United States in the wake of the shooting of two National Guardsmen in Washington before Thanksgiving. “We just concluded a briefing from U.S. Customs and Immigration Service officials, which gives me zero confidence that the… -
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SEEING DOUBLE? Trump Endorses Retiring Rep’s Twin Brother for Texas Seat
President Donald Trump appears to think being a congressman runs in the family. On Thursday, Trump endorsed Trever Nehls, the identical twin brother of retiring Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, for the House seat of Texas’ 22nd district. “It is my Honor to endorse MAGA Warrior TREVER NEHLS, who is running to represent the incredible people… -
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EXCLUSIVE: No New Somali Refugees Have Entered the US Since Jan. 20, State Department Says
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—A State Department spokesperson confirmed to The Daily Signal Wednesday that no new Somali refugees have been admitted to the U.S. since President Donald Trump took office. The Somali community in Minnesota has gained renewed scrutiny in the wake of multiple fraud scandals, including a massive $250 million fraud scandal involving… -
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‘Righteous Strikes’: Congress Reacts to Classified Briefing on Narco-Terrorist Strikes
When members of Congress emerged from a classified briefing on the now-controversial Sept. 2 strikes against an alleged Venezuelan narco-terrorist boat, Democrats continued to accuse the Trump administration of war crimes and called for the firing of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, while Republicans claimed the Trump administration was well within its rights to carry… -
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Inside the DOW’s Operations Against Narco-Terrorists and Venezuela
The big issue in Washington right now is what is the United States trying to get out of ongoing operations around Venezuela? Very rarely is it the case that the question occupying minds on Capitol Hill and in think tanks is the same one everyday Americans are asking. But what’s happening between America and Venezuela… -
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The Trump Case Is Finally Dead, but Fani Willis Left Fulton County Taxpayers on the Hook for Millions of Dollars
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis did not just blow up her own witch-hunt RICO prosecution through her unethical misbehavior. She handed the persecuted defendants, including President Donald Trump, the right to send Fulton County taxpayers the bill. A Fulton County judge has finally dismissed the 2020 election prosecution case Willis pursued against President Donald… -
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Stefanik and Johnson War Over House GOP Leadership
Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., a member of House Republican leadership and gubernatorial candidate in New York, is warring with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., over how the GOP’s narrow House majority should be managed heading into 2026. What started with Stefanik leveling an accusation that Johnson was “protect[ing] the deep state” by allegedly… -
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Beijing’s Aggressive Campaign Against Japan’s Iron Lady Backfires
Communist China and Japan have been engaging in a serious diplomatic dispute over Taiwan for almost a month. While Japan strives to de-escalate tensions, China’s aggressive stance—particularly toward newly-elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi—only heightens concerns. Takaichi made history as Japan’s first female prime minister in late October, drawing parallels to Margaret Thatcher, the former British prime minister. Both women emerged from working-class backgrounds to reach the zenith of political power. They are… -
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Victor Davis Hanson: Targeting Christians at Christmas, Attacking the Culture They Chose to Join
In this episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler explore the troubling phenomenon of immigrants attacking the cultures they chose to join, including attacks on Christmas markets in Europe. Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own… -
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Texas Rep. Jackson Introduces Bill to Move UN HQ Out of New York
Texas Republican Rep. Ronny Jackson introduced a bill Wednesday, which, if signed into law, would move the headquarters of the United Nations out of New York City. “This bill sends a clear message: America is done propping up a city that rejects our values while claiming to represent our nation on the world stage,” Jackson… -
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Fact Check: Report Claims China Is ‘Winning the Clean Energy Race’
China is outpacing other advanced economies in the addition of renewable energy systems, and is “winning the clean energy race,” according to Axios, but the reality of the situation is more complex, climate experts explain. “What race? The notion of ‘a race’ is a rhetorical tool used to evoke emotion and feelings of competition when no such race actually exists,” Jack Spencer, a… -
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Republican Strategists Discuss Implications of Tennessee Special Election Results
GOP strategists are weighing in on what Republican candidate Matt Van Epps’ victory in yesterday’s special congressional election in Tennessee means for Republican chances in the upcoming midterm elections. Epps, a former combat veteran and West Point graduate, defeated his Democrat opponent Aftyn Behn last night by a margin of nearly nine points in a… -
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China’s Development of the Scarborough Shoal
In recent days, in the South China Sea, the USS Nimitz carrier strike group has been conducting operations and bilateral exercises with the Philippines, to include anti-submarine warfare drills. This comes as tensions have increased between China and Japan, on top of a simmering confrontation at the flashpoint of Scarborough Shoal with the Philippines. For… -
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Jasmine Crockett Stares Down a Texas Senate Run
Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, a firebrand House progressive, appears to be eyeing a Senate run in the Lone Star state and may announce her candidacy as soon as Monday. Crockett has scheduled a “special announcement” in Dallas on Monday at 4:30 p.m. Central Time—the day of the filing deadline to run for the United States… -
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BREAKING: Trump Pardons Democrat Rep Indicted Under Biden
President Donald Trump is pardoning Democrat Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas after the Biden administration charged him and his wife with bribery. Trump announced on Truth Social a “full and unconditional PARDON of beloved Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar, and Imelda.” “Henry, I don’t know you,” the president wrote, “but you can sleep well tonight—Your nightmare… -
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EXCLUSIVE: Lawmaker Seeks to Prevent Colleges From Discriminating Against Homeschoolers
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Rep. Mark Harris, R-N.C., has introduced a bill to ensure homeschoolers aren’t discriminated against in college admissions. “No student should ever face discrimination or disadvantage during the college admissions process simply because they were homeschooled,” Harris said. “Yet, many universities still treat homeschoolers as second-class applicants by requiring excessive documentation and… -
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UNCOVERED: Hamas Strategy to Infiltrate, Control NGOs in Gaza
Hamas has a history of infiltrating nongovernmental organizations working in Gaza, according to a new report. Documents removed from Gaza by the Israel Defense Forces and obtained by NGO Monitor reveal “the terrorist group’s systemic control of foreign NGOs operating in Gaza.” The 48-page report from NGO Monitor, a research and oversight organization based in Israel, details strategies Hamas has used to hold…
