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Facts About George Washington You Might Not Know
On Presidents Day, officially known as Washington’s Birthday, Americans celebrate the life of George Washington. Here are some facts about George Washington that you might not know. The Only Unanimously Elected President To this day, Washington is the only president to receive all the votes from the Electoral College—and he did it twice. Washington won…George Caldwell -
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Schumer Vows to Fight Supposed ‘Jim Crow 2.0’ Bill With Policy 83% of Americans Support
THE DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer told CNN on Sunday that Democrats will fight “tooth and nail” against the House-passed SAVE America Act, an election integrity bill he likened to racial segregation. During an appearance on “State of the Union with Jake Tapper and Dana Bash,” Schumer stressed his caucus will “not…Anthony Iafrate -
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‘Want to Cheat’: Noem Rips ‘Conspiracy Theories’ Against SAVE America Act
Advocating for an election reform measure that passed the House this week, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said elections are a basic infrastructure responsibility for her department. “It’s a fact that noncitizens have been voting in our elections,” Noem said Friday during a press conference in Phoenix. “They’ve been registered, and they have voted from…Fred Lucas -
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Ohio Bill Would Protect Parents for Refusing to Go Along With Transgender Ideology
A bill from Republican Ohio state Reps. Josh Williams and Gary Click looks to continue Ohio Republicans’ fight against transgender ideology. The legislation introduced this week, titled the Affirming Families First Act, “is about protecting families from government overreach and ensuring parents are not punished for raising their children consistent with biological reality.” Williams told…Rebecca Downs -
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Jordan Vows Crackdown Bill on Sanctuary Cities, States
House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, said his committee could clear legislation in the next two weeks to crack down on sanctuary jurisdictions. In an interview with Just the News, Jordan said sanctuary jurisdictions include 11 states, 18 major cities, and three counties, as well as the District of Columbia. He said this represents about one-third of the nation’s population. “We’re looking…Fred Lucas -
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Bad Bunny vs. Turning Point USA Super Bowl Halftime Shows Still Sparking Viral Reactions, Highlighting Cultural Divide
Four days later, the Super Bowl halftime debate appears to be outlasting memories of the game itself. Turning Point USA’s “All-American Halftime Show”—staged in response to the NFL’s selection of Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny as the Super Bowl halftime act—triggered viral reactions, celebrity criticism, and extreme online responses—exposing deep cultural divides. The Final Numbers Bad Bunny’s performance drew over 128 million viewers, according to audience measurement firm Nielsen. That’s 5.3 million…Reagan Campbell -
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US January Budget Deficit Falls to $95 Billion as Revenue Gains Outpace Spending Growth
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (Reuters)—The U.S. government posted a $95 billion budget deficit in January, down $34 billion, or 26%, from a year earlier as revenue gains, including customs duties, outpaced growth in outlays, the Treasury Department said on Wednesday. Adjusting for routine calendar shifts in benefit payments due to holidays, weekends, and other factors in…David Lawder -
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Conservatives Warn Bill Authorizing Women’s History Museum Could Allow Exhibits Honoring Biological Men
Legislation to authorize a women’s history museum would also allow men who identify as women to be featured, some conservatives warn. The House Committee on Natural Resources is holding a legislative hearing on Tuesday for the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act, which would permit the Smithsonian women’s museum to be located on the National…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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Nearly 100 Conservative Leaders Urge Thune to Pass the SAVE America Act With Talking Filibuster
Ahead of an expected vote on the SAVE America Act in the House, nearly 100 conservative leaders are urging the Senate to pass the election integrity measure using the talking filibuster. The SAVE America Act, an updated version of the SAVE Act, would secure America’s elections by requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote and requiring…Virginia Grace McKinnon -
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RFK Jr. Teases New Effort to Lower Health Care Costs at Heritage Foundation Event
Nearly one year into his tenure as health and human services secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is looking to provide maximum health care price transparency for Americans. At a Heritage Foundation event on Monday, the secretary hinted at a new interactive website that will make health care prices transparent nationwide, which the secretary claims will create price competition…Virginia Grace McKinnon -
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EXCLUSIVE: Heritage Action Makes SAVE America Act ‘Key Vote’
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Heritage Action, a conservative grassroots 501(c)(4) organization, will key vote the SAVE America Act on its legislative scorecard. The SAVE America Act, recently introduced by Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, would institute national requirements of proof of citizenship to register to vote, as well as photo identification to vote in federal elections….Pedro Rodriguez -
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Pollsters Don’t Ask If Anti-ICE Activists Have ‘Gone Too Far’
The unrest in Minneapolis has died down, and the Trump administration is pulling 700 immigration enforcement officers out of the area. But all of the national media scrutiny has obsessed over Team Trump. It has rarely acted to “hold government accountable” when the governing comes from Democrats, like Gov. Tim Walz or Minneapolis Mayor Jacob…Tim Graham -
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Mike Lee Says ‘Zombie Filibuster’ Is Stalling Voter ID Bill—Here’s What That Means
Conservatives are calling on Senate Republicans to end the “zombie filibuster” to overcome Democrat opposition to the SAVE America Act, legislation that would mandate voter ID and proof of citizenship. President Donald Trump threw his full support behind the bill in recent days, arguing that America’s elections are “rigged, stolen, and a laughingstock.” “The SAVE…Daily Signal Staff -
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ICE Operations: What Americans Actually Want
President Donald Trump says a “softer touch” may be needed to carry out his immigration enforcement agenda. “I learned that maybe we can use a little bit of a softer touch, but you still have to be tough. These are criminals – we’re dealing with really hard criminals,” Trump told NBC News following the deaths…Virginia Allen -
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Tim Tebow’s Mistake: Empowering a Radical Left Politician on Child Protection
For years, Tim Tebow has been working with state and federal officials to raise awareness to help get laws passed to end human trafficking and child pornography. It’s a cause that is super commendable—for sure. And he’s on the verge of success. Just last month, legislation meant to strengthen investigations of sexually abusive images of…Rob Maness -
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Billions in Tax Dollars Pay for Empty Federal Buildings
FIRST ON DAILY SIGNAL—Selling off unused or underused federal property could save taxpayers $3 billion in deferred maintenance costs, and more than $100 million in operation costs each year, according to one government report. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, chairwoman of the Senate DOGE Caucus, introduced legislation to expedite the sales of these properties. “Why should taxpayers be stuck with billion-dollar bills for bureaucrats…Fred Lucas -
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Ohio Lawmaker Has ‘Straightforward’ Proposal After Don Lemon Stunt
Ohio lawmakers are looking to use the recent interruption of Sunday services at Cities Church in Minnesota to send a message: Don’t do it here, or else face harsh consequences. Ohio state Rep. Tex Fischer, a Republican, is leading a bill he believes will “absolutely” be a deterrent. Fischer told The Daily Signal he considers…Rebecca Downs -
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George Floyd’s Attorney Calls to Amend the Civil Rights Act
Democrats in Congress and George Floyd’s lawyer are calling for a change to federal law. They wish to amend the Civil Rights Act to allow citizens to more easily sue federal immigration officers. Since the Immigration and Customs Enforcement protests in Minneapolis and the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, Democrats have called for ICE to be…Virginia Grace McKinnon -
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40 Years After the Subway Vigilante Case, Its Cultural Impact Endures
In a wide?ranging interview with The Daily Signal, CNN legal analyst and author Elliot Williams revisits one of the most polarizing criminal cases in modern American history—the 1984 New York City subway shooting involving Bernhard Goetz. Williams documents the story in his new book, “Five Bullets: The Story of Bernie Goetz, New York’s Explosive ’80s,…Katherine Matt -
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Congress Probes as Newsom Seeks $33 Billion Relief Package
Marking one year since the devastating California Pacific Palisades fire, Congress is investigating the tragedy “thoroughly” as Gov. Gavin Newsom seeks $33 billion in federal funding to rebuild. “This was not a failure of effort by firefighters,” Patrick Butler, California fire chief and harbor master, testified, “It was a failure of leadership above them.” The Palisades fire burned in California for nearly all…Virginia Grace McKinnon
