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Documentary Claims Muslims Want America to Be Islamic State
Muslims in America want to transform the country into an Islamic state governed by Sharia law, according to Daily Signal contributor Steve Cortes’ latest documentary, “Muslims and Michigan: Opposites Don’t Attract.” In his 20-minute YouTube film, Cortes takes to the mosque-lined streets of Dearborn, Michigan to warn audiences about how Muslim politicians use their power… -
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Victor Davis Hanson: Should the Fort Hood Terrorist Be Publicly Executed?
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. The last few days there’s been a major controversy over the fate of one murderer, Major Nidal… -
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Islamic Non-Profits Could Be Investigated for Terror Ties, Abuse of Taxpayer-Funded Grants
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was urged by several members of Congress on Tuesday to investigate the Council on American-Islamic Relations and several other Islamic organizations over their alleged abuse of taxpayer-funded grants and terrorism ties. Led by Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, the members penned a… -
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Corporate Islamification
So, what is Islamification? A recent documentary by former Virginia congressman Nick Freitas titled “The Immigration Crisis That Will Destroy the West” warns viewers about the risks created by the Islamification of Western civilization. The film focuses primarily on the negative impacts of cultural norms related to the treatment of women and girls, with a… -
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Victor Davis Hanson: Genocide Hypocrites
On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas killers slaughtered 1,200 people, more than two-thirds of them civilians, inside Israel. For the ensuing three weeks, they refused Israel’s demands to turn over the 251 hostages and to surrender the architects of the massacre. No matter—within a day of the attacks, when Hamas gunmen were still fighting Israeli troops… -
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America Owes Mahmoud Khalil Nothing
Pro-terrorist activist Mahmoud Khalil was asked by CNN the other day if he would condemn Hamas. He, of course, would not, calling the question “silly” and “disingenuous.” It is not “black and white,” he whined. Even if you oppose Israel’s reaction to the Oct. 7, 2023, massacre, the answer is still black and white for… -
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Hold the Line: Truth, the Media, and My Visit to Israel
I recently had the opportunity to represent the Heritage Foundation in Israel at the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem’s celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. The event was held at the Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem and attended by many hundreds of people, including a delegation from the United States. Israel is a country I used to… -
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Authorities Dismantle Louisiana Medicaid Fraud Web of Islamic Terror Financiers
Federal and Louisiana state authorities dismantled a network of Hamas financiers in late September who were accused of committing fraud against the state’s Medicaid program totaling more than $224,000 between 2021 and 2025. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced the arrests Wednesday of Abdel Adhami, Iman H. D. Srour, Omar Adhami, Amani Abu Zenah, and… -
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Victor Davis Hanson: Iranian Regime Has Only One Way Out
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. This is the first week of October, and the Iran war conflict, whatever term we want to… -
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Legislators Honor Victims of the Largest Massacre of Jews Since the Holocaust
Congressional leaders on Wednesday reflected on the horrors of the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, massacre that resulted in the tragic loss of over 1,000 Israeli civilians, including 47 American citizens. The massacre, known amongst Hamas and Palestinians as the “Al-Aqsa Flood,” consisted of militant attacks against civilians, including women and children. During the attack, more… -
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EXCLUSIVE: CAIR, Students for Justice in Palestine Under Investigation for Supporting Hamas After Oct. 7
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita launched an investigation into the Council on American-Islamic Relations and Students for Justice in Palestine Wednesday, demanding documents regarding the groups’ statements following the Hamas Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attacks on Israel. Rokita sent civil investigative demand letters, ordering CAIR and Students for Justice in Palestine… -
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Victor Davis Hanson: The Truth About Oct. 7 Massacre, 3 Years Later
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. This week marks the third anniversary of the Oct. 7 slaughter of Israelis, civilians, some people in the… -
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CAIR Sued to Get El-Sayed’s Sister-in-Law Removed From Terror Watchlist
The Council on American-Islamic Relations filed two lawsuits with the federal court system during the administration of former President Barack Obama in an attempt to remove Michigan Democrat Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s sister-in-law from a terrorist watchlist, claiming it violated her Fifth Amendment rights. CAIR filed the lawsuit, along with another seeking damages, after Mariam… -
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Don’t Let Flydubai Terror Scare Derail Abraham Accords Progress
Terrorists want nothing more than to prevent peace. It’s why they fly planes into buildings, don explosive vests, and rain indiscriminate missiles on civilian populations. The response to such terrorism isn’t to cower. It is to lead with boldness, courage and, sometimes, outright heroism. The world just saw precisely such heroism in the high drama… -
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Victor Davis Hanson: Iran’s Regime Is Running Out of Options
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words” from Daily Signal senior contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to Victor Davis Hanson’s own YouTube channel to watch past episodes. Sami Winc: Iran, let’s turn to. It looks like internal strife is increasing, not because of the protesters out there, although… -
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Newsom Signs Bill That Recognizes 2 Muslim State Holidays
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two Muslim holidays into law this week, making California the second state to officially recognize them. On Sunday, Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2017 into law, which will make Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha state holidays. That means public schools will be closed on those days and state employees will have the… -
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Islamophobia Is El-Sayed’s Deflection, Christian Convert Says
Abdu Murray, a Michigan resident who converted to Christianity from Islam, told the Daily Signal that defenders of Islamic jihad purposefully brand critics of the militant ideology as “Islamophobic” in order to protect their own radical beliefs. During his interview, Murray specifically accused Michigan Democrat Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed of using the term as “a… -
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Victor Davis Hanson: The Double Standard of Islamist Immigrants Who Attack America
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. As we head toward the midterms in this last month of October, it’s time to reflect on… -
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Victor Davis Hanson: Why Ireland Is So Hostile to Israel
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words” from Daily Signal senior contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to Victor Davis Hanson’s own YouTube channel to watch past episodes. Victor Davis Hanson: So, I was one-quarter Irish and one-quarter Welsh and one-half Swedish and— Jack Fowler: I think that’s 100% there. … -
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Officials Applaud 96% Decrease in Muslim Migration Under Trump
Legal migration from Muslim-majority countries has dropped significantly since President Donald Trump took office, and officials concerned about the spread of Islam in the United States told the Daily Signal that they welcome the news. The newly reported decline comes after the president promised on the campaign trail to protect Americans from possible harm from…