Political Commentary & Opinion
Analysis, commentary, and opinion essays on politics and policy from The Daily Signal’s contributors and experts.
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Celebrating Sen. Slotkin’s Shameless Speech
Everyone knows that winning the assignment of officially responding to a State of the Union speech can be a curse, not a blessing. But it depends on which party is responding. Last year, the media ripped apart freshman Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., as a ditz. PBS analyst Jonathan Capehart made a “Legally Blonde” joke: “After…Tim Graham -
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The Democratic Fork in the Road and the Woke Repudiation Imperative
Yogi Berra, the mid-century New York Yankees Hall of Fame catcher known for his pithy and often humorous life observations, once famously quipped: “When you come to a fork in the road, take it.” It was sound advice, perhaps, for a traveler on the go and in search of a quick meal. But the modern…Josh Hammer -
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Socialism Is a False Dawn
The evidence has been conclusive from time immemorial. Economic systems flourish with private incentives that gratify the innate craving for material acquisitions. Adam Smith called it an “invisible hand” in his landmark “Wealth of Nations,” gospel for the nation’s Founders. Merchants or professionals can become rich only by satisfying the wants of others by offering…Armstrong Williams -
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The Fight to Protect Female Sports Persists Across the Country
Three cases, three states, one crisis: men hijacking women’s sports—on the field and in the courts. Despite President Donald Trump’s executive order barring men from competing in female athletics, men continue to intrude. In fact, resistance to Trump’s emergency order emerged almost immediately, with some school districts publicly proclaiming their intentions to defy the order….Sarah Holliday -
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A Formidable President Storms Ahead
Some thoughts spring to mind after President Donald Trump’s 100-minute address to Congress. The first is that this 78-year-old man has amazing resilience and perseverance. Consider that in the past 12 months, he has had to spend hours listening to a kangaroo court proceeding before a hostile judge in New York, has maintained a campaign…Michael Barone -
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‘Vibe Shift’ Is Real But the Left Is as Unhinged as Ever
The Democrat Party is controlled by the woke Left and one seismic election loss isn’t going to change that. Right now, they are in chaos and looking for answers about how to wiggle their way back into power. On one hand, you have congressional Democrats making fools of themselves by using the absurd protest tactics…Jarrett Stepman -
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Lawmaker Vows to Push Bill to Repeal FACE Act ‘Irrespective of Normal Procedures’
Rep. Chip Roy vowed Thursday to move forward with his bill to repeal the law used by the Biden administration to arrest, prosecute, and jail pro-life demonstrators. The Texas Republican’s bill would repeal the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, or FACE Act, which former President Joe Biden’s Department of Justice weaponized against 23 pro-life…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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FDA Nominee Makary Calls for ‘More Humility in the Medical Establishment’
In his confirmation hearing to be commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, Dr. Martin Makary on Thursday decried the hubris of the medical establishment that he said was leading to a distrust of medical professionals by the American public. “We need more humility in the medical establishment,” Makary told the Senate Committee on Health,…Jacob Adams -
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White House Hails Positive Jobs Report
The Trump administration celebrated its first monthly jobs report Friday, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics announcing the addition of more than 151,00 new jobs in February. “In one month under President Trump, the American economy is soaring back to greatness after the economic calamity left by Joe Biden,” said White House press secretary Karoline…George Caldwell -
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The Democrats in Disarray
This week, I had the opportunity to attend President Donald Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress as a guest of Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. The energy in the room was palpable … at least on the Republican side. But while Republicans celebrated their 2024 election victory and cheered Trump’s list of…Ben Shapiro -
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The Poisoning of the Democrat Mind
On Tuesday night, President Donald Trump stood in the House of Representatives and introduced DJ Daniel, a 13-year-old boy battling brain cancer who desperately wants to be a police officer. His local police department made DJ an honorary officer. Last year, a video went viral of people ridiculing DJ for proudly wearing his uniform. He…Erick Erickson -
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MSNBC Is a ‘Money-Losing Operation’
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 about some hypocrisy that’s been in the news lately. And it tends…Victor Davis Hanson -
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‘Off the Hook’: SEC Sides With Major Bank on Government Weaponization Inquiry
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Bank of America will not conduct a review regarding customer data policies highlighted by a congressional investigation on weaponization of government, the Securities and Exchange Commission determined. As The Daily Signal first reported in December, the National Legal and Policy Center submitted a shareholder proposal seeking an internal review by the…Fred Lucas -
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It Wasn’t Enough for Payton McNabb to Be Permanently Injured by a Male in Women’s Sports. Her Sorority Also Kicked Her Out.
Payton McNabb, the former high school volleyball player whose sports career was ruined after a male spiked the ball in her face, also faced punishment from her sorority for the crime of confronting a man who was using the women’s restroom. McNabb’s story has gained more attention after President Donald Trump invited her to his…Lesley Davis -
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‘Surveillance State’: Bill Would Tackle Government Collection of Investor Data
Republicans in Congress are pushing back on what some consider another front on the surveillance state—in this case, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s collection of investors’ personal data. Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga., is the lead sponsor of the Protecting Investors’ Personally Identifiable Information Act, which would restrict the SEC’s automatic collection of investors’ personal identifiable…Fred Lucas -
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Blue State’s ‘Domestic Extremism’ Task Force Stacked With Leftist Groups, Critics Fear
Washington state has launched a domestic extremism task force, and conservatives are sounding the alarm about task force members’ ties to an organization notorious for branding mainstream conservative and Christian organizations as “hate groups.” State Senate Bill 5950, signed by then-Gov. Jay Inslee, a Democrat, on April 1, 2024, established a “Domestic Extremism and Mass…Tyler O’Neil -
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Restoring Trust in Public Health: Lessons From Flawed COVID-19 Mask Mandates
This is the sixth in an eight-article series on “Restoring Trust in Public Health: Lessons from COVID-19.” Four years of the Biden-Harris administration has left Americans rightly skeptical of public health institutions. This series highlights key findings from several congressional oversight reports, including the final report of the U.S. House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic,…Robert Moffit -
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‘He Needed to Be Censured,’ House Freedom Caucus Members Say of Texas Democrat
Americans witnessed an unprecedented display of incivility during President Donald Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night when Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, had to be physically removed from the House chamber after disrupting the president’s speech. Now, the Houston-area congressman has been censured by his colleagues, on a vote of 224-to-198….Jacob Adams -
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‘One Garment at a Time’: How Rebuild and Renew Is Restoring Hope for Los Angeles Fire Victims
In the wake of the Los Angeles wildfires, two friends are stepping up to provide clothing and essentials to victims who have lost everything. Courtney Mizel and Erin Feniger Maggio run Rebuild and Renew, a Santa Monica-based pop-up boutique and nonprofit where individuals and families affected by the recent fires can rebuild their wardrobe with…R.E. Wermus -
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Democrat Sore Losers Staged Epic Fail During Trump’s Soaring Speech
President Donald Trump’s triumphant address before a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night won the widespread approval of the American people. A CNN poll reported 69% positive responses among viewers. A CBS study measured 76% support. Congressional Democrats, not so much. Soon after Trump began his buoyant recap of his momentous first 43 days back in office, he eyed his scowling detractors. “I look…Deroy Murdock