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Bernie Sanders: Private Jets ‘Only Way’ to Travel to ‘Fight the Oligarchy’ Rallies
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., said private jet travel is the “only way you can get around, no apologies,” in response to a question about spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on chartered flights as part of his “Fight the Oligarchy” tour. During a Fox News interview Wednesday, the self-described democratic socialist asked rhetorically, “Think I’m…Fred Lucas -
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‘Democrats Aren’t Afraid to Rename Anything’: Marjorie Taylor Greene Makes Case for Gulf of America
This is a lightly edited transcript of House floor remarks made by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga. I’m honored to be here today in front of the American people as we debate the merits of the Gulf of America Act. This would rename the body of water, formerly known as the Gulf of Mexico, to…Daily Signal Staff -
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California Price at Pump Could Hit $8.44/Gallon in ’26 Due to Refinery Closures, Regulations
THE CENTER SQUARE—A new analysis has found California gasoline prices could rise to $8.44 per gallon by the end of 2026 after the pending closure of two refineries—one-fifth of the state’s refining capacity—and the onset of new state regulations. California gas prices are already the nation’s highest, at $4.78 per gallon for regular-grade gasoline Tuesday,…Kenneth Schrupp -
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Rep. Eric Burlison: Abolish the ATF
On Feb. 28, 1993, 70 agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives laid siege to the home of the Branch Davidians near Waco, Texas. By April, skirmishes with ATF and a fire resulted in the deaths of more than 80 men, women, and children. Significant questions still linger about the events of…Bradley Devlin -
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White House Replaces Surgeon General Nomination: Report
The Trump administration pulled the nomination of Dr. Janette Nesheiwat to be surgeon general following reports that she inflated her credentials, Bloomberg reported. President Donald Trump instead nominated Dr. Casey Means on Wednesday, saying Means “will work closely with our wonderful Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., to ensure a successful…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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‘She Just Didn’t Want to Hear It’: Payton McNabb Responds to Democrat Moving to End Hearing Before She Could Speak
A House Democrat moved to adjourn a hearing before Payton McNabb, who as a teenager suffered a traumatic brain injury after getting spiked in the head by a male athlete in women’s volleyball, could testify. McNabb, an ambassador with the Independent Women’s Forum, told The Daily Signal she thinks the Democrat did this in order…Tyler O’Neil -
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Overcoming Infertility Without IVF
In 2022, first-time mothers averaged 27 years of age, up from 21 in 1970, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. With more women waiting until later in life to get pregnant, there is an increased need for resources for staying fertile and overcoming fertility challenges in women’s 30s and 40s. Grace Emily…Virginia Allen -
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Leaked Report of US Intel Agencies Eyeing Greenland Irks Denmark
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said Wednesday he would call the U.S. ambassador to Denmark following a report in The Wall Street Journal that the U.S. plans to launch an intelligence-gathering operation on Greenland. “I have read the article in The Wall Street Journal, and it worries me greatly, because we do not spy…Virginia Allen -
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Media Spins Report on How Venezuela Facilitated Violent Gang’s Invasion of US
The Venezuelan government was facilitating the illegal immigration of dangerous gang members into the United States, according to multiple intelligence reports, and the legacy media is trying to portray this as bad news for the Trump administration. On Monday The New York Times ran a story with a headline “Declassified Spy Memo Contradicts Trump on Venezuela Gang…Jarrett Stepman -
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Get the Flock Out
The Fourth Amendment protection against unreasonable searches and seizures does not say that the government cannot search your house. Instead, it lays boundaries that officials are supposed to stay within to conduct such a search. It’s all built on the judicial premise of “innocent until proven guilty.” Lately, Virginians are worried about surveillance on the…Joe Thomas -
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Jasmine Crockett Caught Cutting Line in Front of Disabled People to Board Flight
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Democrat Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett is facing backlash after images on social media appeared to show the left-wing firebrand cutting the line in front of passengers in wheelchairs while boarding a flight in Atlanta over the weekend. Republican House Conference Chair Lisa McClain posted the images on her personal campaign account Sunday, arguing Crockett…Adam Pack -
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The Purely Progressive Pulitzer Prize Parade
The latest announcement of the Pulitzer Prizes brought great anticipation—not about who would win awards, but about what topics would be honored. Once again, the awards were dominated by the leftist brands—The New York Times and The New Yorker. Pulitzer Prize juries tend to hand out awards based on which causes they want to honor,…Tim Graham -
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Confirming Trump’s Court Nominees Will Be ‘Priority’ for Judiciary Committee, Sen. Lee Says
Confirming President Donald Trump’s federal court nominees will be a “priority” for the Senate Judiciary Committee, says Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, a member of that panel. “It’s certainly going to be a big priority for the Judiciary Committee,” Lee told The Daily Signal in a phone interview, “particularly once we get … a number of…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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DHS Secretary Calls for Death Penalty for 2 Alleged Human Smugglers
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is requesting the death penalty for two alleged human smugglers from Mexico. “Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, alien smuggling acts that result in death are capital crimes punishable by death,” Noem explained in a statement Tuesday evening. “And under the Federal Death Penalty Act, those who intentionally participate in…Virginia Allen -
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Forget Alcatraz, Mr. President. Think Nevada
WASHINGTON—Forget rehabbing Alcatraz, President Donald Trump, as you proposed on social media over the weekend. It’s not worth the years and treasure that would be needed to turn the popular tourist destination back into a maximum-security prison for the worst federal offenders. Instead, think Nevada. Nevada delivered six Electoral College votes for you in 2024….Debra Saunders -
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Democrat Invokes ‘Trans Jesus’ After Amending Gender Bill Beyond Recognition in Middle of Night
A Colorado state senator appeared to belittle the faith of critics by referring to “trans Jesus” amid debate on HB 25-1312, after he and his party amended the bill beyond recognition in the wee hours of Monday night, two days before the end of the Colorado legislative session. HB 25-1312 drew national scrutiny after a…Tyler O’Neil -
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President Trump’s Most Loyal Supporters
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. At the end of President Donald Trump’s first 100 days, there were a number of polls…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Judge Blocks School Board From Removing Explicit Books, Saying It’s Unconstitutional to Follow ‘Conservative Values’
A school board in Colorado cannot remove sexually explicit, profane, and “transgender” books from school libraries because the school board is conservative, according to a federal judge touted as the first openly lesbian judge west of the Mississippi. The ACLU’s Colorado chapter filed a suit on behalf of two minors, the NAACP Wyoming State Area…Tyler O’Neil -
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‘INSANE ORWELLIAN WORLD’: Ted Cruz Speaks Out as Accused Tesla Vandal Released to Receive ‘Gender-Affirming Care’
A court released from jail a suspect who allegedly set fire to Tesla vehicles in Kansas City, Missouri, in order to allow the suspect to continue receiving "gender-affirming care." Authorities arrested the 19-year-old suspect, identified as Owen McIntire, last month in Boston, after McIntire allegedly set fire to Tesla cybertrucks in March using "Molotov cocktails."…Tyler O’Neil -
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We Can Eliminate Medicaid Waste and Fraud, Saving Billions, House Speaker Says
Amid a hectic push to pass a House budget reconciliation bill by Independence Day, House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday he thinks Republicans can find hundreds of billions of dollars in savings by eliminating Medicaid waste, fraud, and abuse. The Medicaid issue is the trickiest part of Republicans’ push to pass a bill, which would…George Caldwell