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A Redesigned Daily Signal for a New Era in Media
Summary When we created the Daily Signal nearly 12 years ago, we made a promise to you: We would never be content with the status quo. Innovation is part of our culture. Today, that commitment takes another major leap forward. We are proud to unveil a completely redesigned DailySignal.com—a faster, more intuitive, and more powerful…Robert B. Bluey -
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‘Unconstitutional Stop Nick Shirley Act’ Pushed by California Democrats
After independent journalist Nick Shirley sparked a national news cycle in January over alleged state-administered fraud, California lawmakers have moved to restrict the activities of independent journalists who question government spending, according to state officials. In an exclusive interview with The Daily Signal, California state Assemblyman David Tangipa said the California Legislature is advancing what…Pedro Rodriguez -
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Media’s Convenient Timing: How Swalwell Allegations Served Democrats
An inconvenient Democrat has had his career torpedoed by an avalanche of allegations, and the media want to give themselves a big pat on the back for their heroic “investigative journalism.” They deserve no applause from the American people. In fact, the whole episode is a masterclass in media bias. More on that in a…Jarrett Stepman -
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Transparency Watch: Atlanta Puts a Hefty Price Tag on Muslim Activists’ Pay Records
THE CENTER SQUARE—In the last year of the Biden administration, millions of dollars flowed from the city of Atlanta to nonprofits so they could aid migrants pouring through U.S. borders. A quarter-million dollars went to a Chicago-based Islamic activist organization that was raising money for Gaza at the time. The Center Square wanted to know what, specifically,…Johnny Edwards -
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Daily Signal Expands to California With New State Bureau
The Daily Signal is expanding its state-level reporting with the launch of a new California bureau, adding a team of journalists dedicated to original reporting, investigations, and commentary from the nation’s most populous state. The California bureau will focus on coverage of state government, public policy, and cultural issues, with particular attention to how decisions…Robert B. Bluey -
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If the Old Guard Destroys Bari Weiss, Legacy Media May Finally Die
“I know you’re a conservative, but you’re a good kid,” Helen Thomas once said to me in the 1980s when I was interning for the grande dame of the White House press corps. I took it as the compliment it was — Thomas, whatever her politics, was a good mentor and treated me kindly. Still, I chuckled at…Mike Gonzalez -
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Somali Fraud Story Explodes Due to the Democratization of DOGE
Democrats and legacy media really don’t want to keep talking about the Somali fraud scandal anymore, but the American people are stepping right around them. That’s my take as the story about a colossal Somali fraud ring in Minnesota explodes to the point where similar programs in other states are now being rightly looked at with suspicion. What’s…Jarrett Stepman -
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’60 Minutes’ Offers ‘Syrupy Minutes’ for the Left
CBS “60 Minutes” correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi raged against the network’s Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss when she delayed her story on how the Trump administration deported illegal immigrants from Venezuela to a “notorious” prison in El Salvador. Weiss wanted more reporting and more rebuttal from the Trump administration in it. “If the administration’s refusal to participate becomes…Tim Graham -
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The Daily Signal’s Tyler O’Neil Recognized as Finalist for Prestigious Dao Prize
Tyler O’Neil, a senior editor at The Daily Signal, has been selected as a finalist for a 2025 Dao Prize in the category of best reporting on the Department of Government Efficiency. Winners of the Dao Prize for Excellence in Investigative Journalism will be announced at a Wednesday night gala held at the Waldorf Astoria…Robert B. Bluey -
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Superficial Reporting on ‘No Kings’ Protests Left Out Key Details
Conservative author-commentator M. Stanton Evans often criticized what he regarded as “water bug journalism”—superficial news reporting that, like an insect skittering across the surface of a puddle, is a mile wide, but an inch deep. That’s how the now-deceased Evans—who founded and for a quarter-century (1977-2002) ran the Washington-based National Journalism Center to train right-minded…Peter Parisi -
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Student Journalists Promote Truth and Objectivity Amid Troubling American Campus Culture
The culture of free speech and open discourse on America’s college campuses has shifted dramatically in recent years, with 2024’s pro-Palestine nationwide campus protests and the election of President Donald Trump being two prominent flashpoints. The protests, which were often marked by acts of antisemitism against Jewish students, brought increased attention to the anti-free speech…Roger Ream -
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Media Won’t Admit True Cause of DC Crime
When President Donald Trump called a press conference on Aug. 11 to discuss how he would use emergency powers to federalize the Washington, D.C., police and deploy the National Guard, the knee-jerk anti-Trump media launched into complaining Trump was doing something dramatic about the crime-riddled District of Columbia. But the most obnoxious spin was dragging…Tim Graham -
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‘Spitting in the Face of JD Vance’: German Conservative Says Police Raided Him as He Met With Congressmen in DC
As Petr Bystron, a member of the European Parliament from Alternative for Germany, a party on the German Right, met with members of Congress in Washington, D.C., German authorities raided two locations previously associated with him, seeking evidence of bribery in what Bystron claims is a politically motivated witch hunt. “While I was in the…Tyler O’Neil -
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‘Fascism Is Not a Side’: Journalists Strategize to Expose the ‘Extremism’ on the Right
NEW ORLEANS—When Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk goes to speak on campus and attracts a large following, that’s not the story—the story is how the Right conspired to open the door to his “extremism,” according to journalists presenting at an investigative reporting conference. David Armiak, research director at the Center for Media and Democracy,…Tyler O’Neil -
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CBS Is Tortured by Trump, Puts Rage Into ‘60 Minutes’
CBS News thinks the crown jewel of its news division is “60 Minutes,” the alleged gold standard of investigative journalism on television. But when it comes to politics, their coverage isn’t just slanted. It’s more like a wrecked bus laying on its side, wheels spinning in the air. Their stilted editing of a Kamala Harris…Tim Graham -
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The Pulitzer Prizes Have Become a Sad Joke
Last week, Mosab Abu Toha, a Hamas apologist and serial fabricator who vilified female Israeli hostages and justified their kidnapping on Oct. 7, won the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for commentary for a series of essays about Gaza in The New Yorker. It is unsurprising, because the Pulitzer Prizes have become an irremediable joke. You’d think…David Harsanyi -
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‘I Can’t Have a Boss’: Fiercely Independent Megyn Kelly Expands ‘Podcast Space’
Megyn Kelly is a tour de force in American journalism. Her daily podcast boasts several million subscribers. She’s recently launched a morning briefing news segment in addition to her afternoon show. In March, she announced she was expanding her platform into a video and audio podcast network called MK Media, which will work with creators…Salena Zito -
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My Suffering in Communist China Taught Me the Importance of a Free Press in America
Under the Trump administration, the media landscape seems to be changing for the better. While some legacy media journalists continue to push a biased narrative, their audiences are shriveling and influence is shrinking. Meanwhile, the White House pressroom is welcoming free-thinking, nontraditional media in droves. But those of us who care about truth-seeking journalism should not get…Dao Feng He -
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The Daily Signal Is Back at White House
The Daily Signal announced Thursday the appointment of Elizabeth Mitchell as its White House correspondent. Mitchell, who joined The Daily Signal in June 2024, will lead the news organization’s coverage of the White House and executive branch. She will cover press briefings, presidential events, and policy initiatives, while continuing to provide analysis of executive branch…Robert B. Bluey -
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The Daily Signal Names Keith Koffler as Managing Editor
The Daily Signal announced Monday the hiring of Keith Koffler to serve as the media outlet’s next managing editor. Koffler brings over 25 years of experience in political journalism and digital media leadership to the news organization. Koffler joins The Daily Signal from Fox News Digital, where he served as senior editor since January 2021,…Robert B. Bluey