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- Opinion
Gas Prices Are Better Than They Might Seem
Throughout recorded human history, military power has been a universal value regardless of civilization, culture, or epoch. Sadly, individual freedom and democracy have not been (and still are not) recognized as universal values. The recent U.S. military success in Venezuela has been the source of considerable benefits to the U.S. and its citizens. To wit,…Sanjai Bhagat -
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‘RIPPING US OFF’: Tim Burchett Blames Oil Companies’ ‘Greed’ for Higher Prices
A House Republican appeared to take a page out of Democrats’ playbook, blaming the “greed” of oil companies for increased oil prices, even as an oil trade association attributed the spike to the conflict in Iran. “Just fueled up the dually with diesel yesterday, I decided to do that instead of sending my daughter to…Pedro Rodriguez -
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GOP Considers Last-Ditch Affordability Effort Ahead of Midterms
House Republicans are gathering in Doral, Florida, this week to strategize ahead of a sprint to the midterms. As affordability remains a top concern for Americans, Republicans are mulling a second budget reconciliation, a second “Big, Beautiful Bill,” that looks to deliver on affordability and other priorities of President Donald Trump. “One of the things…Virginia Grace McKinnon -
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Walz Defends Continued Welfare Payments During Fraud Probe
House Republicans on Wednesday grilled Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison about the state’s $9 billion fraud scandal and allegations that whistleblowers faced retaliation. The hearing of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee comes a day after the panel released a report alleging that Walz and Ellison were aware of welfare…Fred Lucas -
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SOTU: The Economy Is Improving for Americans
The American economy is strong. That sounds simple, but in the current political climate, simple truths have a way of getting buried under argument and qualification. So, it’s worth saying plainly: By most meaningful measures, the first year of President Donald Trump’s second term has been good for the economy. The numbers say so. The…EJ Antoni -
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Obama Has No Business Lecturing Anybody About Decency
In a recent interview with “No Lie” podcaster Brian Tyler Cohen, former President Barack Obama claimed that conservatives do “the mean, angry, exclusive, us/them, divisive politics. That’s their home court. Our court is coming together.” This is a jaw-dropping contention coming from a man who began his presidential aspirations accusing Americans who refused to embrace…David Harsanyi -
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Yes, We Can Stop Welfare Fraud
Americans want to help people in need, but when government does that, about 500 billion taxpayer dollars get stolen. It’s how the system is designed, says the United Council on Welfare Fraud’s Andrew McClenahan in this new video. “You’re measuring success by the amount of money you put out.” Because of that, government agencies rarely…John Stossel -
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House Passes Housing Affordability Bill
The House of Representatives on Monday passed the Housing for the 21st Century Act, making changes to federal housing regulations, which proponents say could drive down the cost of homes. The bill, sponsored by Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill, R-Ark., passed by a 390-9 margin. Eight Republicans and one Democrat voted against it, while…George Caldwell -
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Modern Science Is Smart Public Policy for a Healthy Nation and Economy
The news two weeks ago from the National Institutes of Health could be downplayed as a tidbit of politics by the Trump administration around the anniversary of the 1973 Supreme Court abortion decision. But that would be missing the larger import of the statement by NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya about the agency’s decision to end…David Prentice -
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From Capital Markets to Free Enterprise
Institutions sometimes outgrow their names not because they erred, but because they succeeded. The Heritage Foundation’s Capital Markets Initiative has reached that point, prompting its transition to the Free Enterprise Initiative, a change that is candid rather than cosmetic. Our work expanded beyond its original remit, so its label must follow that reality. American prosperity…Allen Mendenhall -
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Vance Believes American Economy Is About to Boom, Champions American Worker in Toledo Speech
On Thursday, Vice President JD Vance appeared at Midwest Terminals in Toledo, Ohio, where he touted the successes of the Trump administration. Vance’s speech centered around “the great American comeback” in the wake of the Biden administration. Prosperity Under Trump The vice president believes the American economy is about to boom. “I think that we…Rebecca Downs -
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House Republicans Navigate Slim Majority, Affordability Concerns at Retreat
House Republicans enter 2026 with the challenge of securing conservative legislative wins despite narrow margins. On Tuesday, House Republicans formulated a plan for the second year of the 119th Congress in a retreat with President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C. The meeting was overshadowed by the death of 65-year-old Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif. “Congress is…George Caldwell -
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EJ Antoni on Affordability: ‘Keep Your Foot Down on the Throttle, Mr. President’
The new buzzword today seems to be affordability. Suddenly, the entire media has woken up to the fact that Americans are in a cost-of-living crisis, something that has been true for several years now. Of course, the mainstream media had no interest in discussing the issue when Joe Biden was in office, but now they view it as…EJ Antoni -
- Analysis
This One Issue Is Driving Gen Z to the Right
PHOENIX—All eyes were on Gen Z this weekend as more than 10,000 students gathered at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest, where speakers and panels discussed the issues motivating Gen Z heading into a pivotal election year. After making impressive inroads with young voters in the 2024 presidential election, the conservative movement is vigorously debating how to address…Virginia Grace McKinnon -
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Gas Prices Are the Lowest in Years. So Why Does Filling Up a Tank Break the Bank?
There’s a good chance that if you’re filling up your car today, you’re paying the lowest price in four years. According to December AAA data, the national average gas price is about $2.90 per gallon—marking the first time it has fallen below $3 since 2021. Despite this decline, a Fox News poll found that 54%…Rep. Craig Goldman -
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The Political Meme That Destroyed a Presidency
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’ve talked about affordability, this new meme, this new theme that the Democrats are using against…Victor Davis Hanson -
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‘I Know What It’s Like’: Vance Shines as Republican Messenger on Affordability
LEHIGH VALLEY, Penn.—When Vice President JD Vance recalled his grandmother’s choice between putting food on their table and paying for her medications, he arose as the Republicans’ secret weapon on affordability messaging. “I know what it’s like for a woman who’s trying to support a grandson but can’t afford her prescription drugs because pharmaceutical companies…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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Big Pharma’s High Prices Are Its Own Decision—and the Government’s Fault
For years, pharmaceutical executives have insisted that drug prices are out of their hands. Government red tape, research costs, and reimbursement rules are all offered as explanations for why Americans pay more at the pharmacy counter than anyone else in the developed world. It’s a tidy narrative. It’s also only half-true—pharma could easily drop its…Mike Feuz
