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What Europe Overlooks About the Trump Administration’s Defense Policy
Since the election of President Donald Trump, Europeans have been vocal in their criticism of nearly every U.S. policy issue, often professing that “transatlantic relations are over” and “this government does not care much about the fate of Europe.” This negative sentiment, echoed by politicians and amplified by a biased media landscape, has led to a…Sarah Kuehberger -
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Trump Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling Allowing Use of Alien Enemies Act to Deport Venezuelan Illegal Aliens
The Supreme Court has ruled that the Trump administration can, for now, resume deportations of Venezuelan criminal illegal aliens under the Alien Enemies Act. “The Supreme Court has upheld the rule of law in our nation by allowing a president, whoever that may be, to be able to secure our borders, and protect our…Virginia Allen -
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US to Have Direct, ‘High-Level’ Meeting With Iran
President Donald Trump says U.S. officials will engage in a direct, “very high-level” meeting with Iranian leaders on Saturday. “We’re dealing with them directly, and maybe a deal’s going to be made. That’d be great. It’ll be really great for Iran, I can tell you that,” Trump said while sitting next to Israeli Prime…Virginia Allen -
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All the Ukrainian Known Knowns
Aside from the rhetoric, there is a growing consensus among Western diplomats, military analysts, military officers, heads of state, and even much of the media about how to end the endless Ukrainian war. A proposed peace will see a Demilitarized Zone established somewhere along an adjusted 1,200-mile Ukraine-Russia border. Tough negotiations will adjudicate how far…Victor Davis Hanson -
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President Trump Is Protecting America’s Technological Edge Over China
President Donald Trump’s forceful use of export controls on high-end, dual-use semiconductors to contain the Chinese Communist Party’s technological ambitions is one of the most important national security achievements of his first term. Export controls are a national security tool that restricts the technology that corporations can sell or transfer to American adversaries. In a…Bryan Burack -
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‘Breathtaking’: New Heritage Foundation Documentary Exposes Dramatic Chinese Nuclear Weapon Expansion
Not long ago, the United States was an uncontested superpower. Nor was it that long ago that the United States fielded a military that was qualitatively unrivaled, and perhaps the most powerful and most advanced military in history. But that supremacy may be in danger unless the U.S. initiates drastic reforms. To spread awareness of…Anna Gustafson -
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European Leaders Ask for Negotiation on Tariffs
President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on dozens of foreign trading partners have unleashed a rapid response abroad, as Europeans leaders urged negotiations while pondering retaliatory measures Thursday. Trump spoke of such negotiation requests in his Wednesday speech as he previewed the tariffs, saying, “To all of the foreign presidents, prime ministers, kings, queens, ambassadors, and…George Caldwell -
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Strategy to Trump China on the World Stage
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 today about China. It seems to be on everybody’s mind, but explicitly…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Small Town Sees Big Win Against Chinese Communist Party Takeover
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—A U.S. electric vehicle battery manufacturer with ties to the Chinese Communist Party has suspended its permit application to build a plant near a Michigan National Guard base following fierce opposition. Chuck Thelen, CEO of Gotion Inc.—a “wholly owned and controlled” subsidiary of Chinese company Hefei Gotion High-Tech Power Energy Co. Ltd….Philip Lenczycki -
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How the Ukraine Minerals Deal Supports US Strategy and Ukrainian Security
China currently has a significant advantage over the United States in terms of critical minerals. These minerals are “critical” for the production of green energy technology, the semiconductors used in consumer electronics, and military hardware—including missiles, aircraft, and ammunition. The PRC controls over 90 percent of the world’s production of gallium, over 80 percent of…Milo Austin -
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The European Left Takes Out Conservative Politicians
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. There’s two things that ring true about Europeans and their relationship to us Americans. No. 1,…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Peace Through Technological Strength: How Trump’s America Tames the Chinese Dragon
In the days around the U.S. presidential election, dozens of People’s Liberation Army warplanes cruised through Taiwanese airspace. Such behavior is a microcosm of China’s audacity and confidence to act with increasing impunity. During President Joe Biden’s tenure, the Chinese military consistently probed Taiwan’s readiness and Washington’s leadership. Data from the Taiwanese Ministry of…Shane Festa -
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MAHA: FDA Must Address Influx of Dangerous Illicit Chinese Electronic Cigarettes
The Trump administration received some good news when the Senate confirmed Dr. Marty Makary as head of the Food and Drug Administration. This is a critical nomination to get through because the FDA will play an integral role in executing the president’s “Make America Healthy Again” agenda. Without a doubt, we need him at his…Joel Thayer -
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Hamas Agrees to Deal That Includes Release of American Hostage Edan Alexander
Hamas says it will accept a ceasefire deal that includes the release of American Israeli hostage Edan Alexander. Over the weekend, Hamas announced it would agree to a proposal from mediator states Egypt and Qatar. The deal includes the release of five hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, a pause in…Virginia Allen -
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China Deserves the Trump Tariffs
This January, when President Joe Biden was serving his last weeks in office and turning over the presidency to Donald Trump, the United States ran a $31.7 billion trade deficit with China. That was the largest trade deficit the United States ran that month with any nation—and it continued a long-standing pattern. In 2024, according…Terence Jeffrey -
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Support for the Natural Family in Africa Is Rooted in ‘White Supremacy,’ SPLC Claims
It takes a special kind of insanity to find a Klan hood beneath an African movement to protect the natural family from abortion and LGBTQ+ ideology, but that’s exactly what the Southern Poverty Law Center is claiming. The SPLC—which trades on its history of suing KKK groups into bankruptcy to smear conservative and Christian nonprofits…Tyler O’Neil -
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Vance Cites Need for US Countering Russian, Chinese Influence in Greenland
In a speech at a U.S. military base in Greenland, Vice President JD Vance called Friday for an American partnership with the people of Greenland to counteract Russian and Chinese influence in the region. The vice president chose as his backdrop the Pituffik Space Base in Greenland, where the Space Force has missile-warning and defense…George Caldwell -
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A Glimmer of Hope in Difficult Ukraine Peace Talks?
The United States’ work to bring peace to Ukraine is proving to be difficult, as Americans attempt to bring about a ceasefire in the Black Sea—a major route for goods traveling between Europe and Asia. Demands from Russian, Ukrainian, and European Union figures have complicated the process. The announcement Tuesday of U.S. talks with Russia…George Caldwell -
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Hawley Decries Anti-Hate Activist’s Defense of Hamas Sympathizer Khalil
A Senate committee met Thursday to expose and combat antisemitic disruptions on college campuses around the country with the aim of ensuring safe learning environments for all students. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee member Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., took one of the witnesses to task for criticizing the decision of the Trump administration…Jacob Adams -
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Trump Floats Cutting Tariffs on China to Salvage TikTok Deal
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—President Donald Trump said Wednesday he may reduce tariffs on China to help facilitate the forced sale of TikTok just days ahead of the app’s looming U.S. ban deadline. The Chinese-owned platform, used by some 170 million Americans, faces an April 5 shutdown unless Beijing greenlights a sale to a U.S. buyer….Thomas English