Political Commentary & Opinion
Analysis, commentary, and opinion essays on politics and policy from The Daily Signal’s contributors and experts.
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Heritage President Kevin Roberts Can’t Thank Harris Campaign Enough
In the aftermath of a presidential election campaign in which Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts and The Heritage Foundation were constantly in media headlines, Roberts joined “The Signal Sitdown” to discuss his new book “Dawn’s Early Light.” In my interview with Roberts, we reflect on the election results and the unorthodox, previously unimaginable coalition that…Bradley Devlin -
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SEE YOU IN COURT? Babylon Bee Weighs ‘Legal Action’ After SPLC Doxxes Anonymous Writers
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—The Christian satire site The Babylon Bee is considering legal action after the Southern Poverty Law Center revealed the names of anonymous contributors who write for Not the Bee, the satire site’s real-news partner. “We are considering all our options, including legal action,” Babylon Bee CEO Seth Dillon told The Daily…Tyler O’Neil -
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‘Women Deserve Women’s Only Spaces’: Johnson Says Capitol Bathroom Access Should Be Based on Biological Sex
House Speaker Mike Johnson signaled support for banning incoming Rep. Tim McBride, who identifies as a woman and wishes to be called Sarah, from women’s spaces in the Capitol, in comments Wednesday. “All single-sex facilities in the Capitol and House Office Buildings—such as restrooms, changing rooms, and locker rooms—are reserved for individuals of that biological…Katrina Trinko -
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Laken Riley Murder Case Highlights Systemic Failures in Justice System
Editor’s note: A Georgia judge on Wednesday morning found Jose Antonio Ibarra, an illegal alien from Venezuela, guilty on all 10 counts in the murder of nursing student Laken Riley. Ibarra, who faces life in prison, waived his right to a jury trial. The trial of the man accused of brutally murdering 22-year-old Laken Riley…Jennifer Harrison -
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EXCLUSIVE: 26 Medical Societies Have Issued Political Calls to Action on Topics Like Racism, Climate Change
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—The majority of American medical societies have released statements infusing political ideology into their missions, according to a new study by medical watchdog Do No Harm. Out of 28 medical specialty societies, 26 have adopted official positions relating to affirmative action or racism, climate change, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, immigration…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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Mandate vs. Meltdown
On the latest episode of “The Tony Kinnett Cast,” the transgender battle finally makes it to the halls of Congress, President-elect Donald Trump prepares his first 100 days, and President Joe Biden plays Jumanji. It all culminates in a spectacular battle between the voters’ mandate via Trump versus the meltdown of long-time bureaucrats and legacy…Tony Kinnett -
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Bragg Won’t Drop Trump’s ‘Hush Money’ Sentencing, But May Suspend It for 4 Years
THE CENTER SQUARE—Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said Tuesday that his office will oppose President-elect Donald Trump's motion to dismiss his felony conviction in New York. Bragg said that despite plans to oppose Trump's motion, his office would agree to hit pause on the proceedings pending the judge's decision on Trump's motion to dismiss. Bragg also…Brett Rowland -
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Conservative Group Encourages GOP House to Ban Trans Rep-Elect From Using Women’s Facilities
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Republicans weighing their options to protect female-only spaces on Capitol Hill amid the election of the first transgender member of Congress are receiving support from a key conservative organization. A memo from the American Principles Project circulated on Capitol Hill and first obtained by The Daily Signal encourages Republicans in Congress…Bradley Devlin -
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Despite the Left’s Hysterics, We Can Deport Millions of Illegal Aliens
Illegal immigration activists are already panicked that Donald Trump will keep one of his biggest campaign promises. Trump recently announced that Tom Homan will be his “border czar.” Homan isn’t a household name, but he’s had a long career in government. Homan was the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement during Trump’s first…Victor Joecks -
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CANCEL CULTURE: SPLC Targets the Real-News Partner of The Babylon Bee
Editor’s note: The Babylon Bee is considering legal action after the Southern Poverty Law Center published the names of writers who wished to be anonymous. The commentary below predates that news. Still smarting from the loss of its access to Washington as President-elect Donald Trump gears up to reenter the White House, the Left’s cancel…Tyler O’Neil -
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Ramaswamy Says DOGE Plan For Government Employees Has Bureaucrats ‘In Tears’
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) co-leader Vivek Ramaswamy indicated Monday that federal employees will be required to return to the office full time, and that the push has left union bureaucrats “in tears.” President-elect Donald Trump appointed Ramaswamy and Elon Musk to “slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures and restructure Federal Agencies,” through the…Owen Klinsky -
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Laken Riley’s Alleged Killer Arrived in Georgia on ‘Humanitarian Flight,’ Roommate Testifies
THE DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Jose Ibarra, the alleged murderer of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley, traveled from New York City to Georgia after requesting a humanitarian flight, his roommate testified Monday. Ibarra is currently standing trial after being charged for the murder of Riley, who died in February from blunt force trauma to the head outside of…Nicole Silverio -
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Matt Gaetz Is a Great Pick for Attorney General
The right people are losing their minds over President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to become attorney general—the now-resigned Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla. “THIS IS WHY WE WERE FROM THE START NEVER TRUMP,” neoconservative ideologue Bill Kristol posted on X. Former national security adviser John Bolton also took to X to pile on: “Gaetz must be the…Bradley Devlin -
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Biopic About Reagan ‘Struck a Nerve,’ Producer Says
The biopic “Reagan,” starring Dennis Quaid as the nation’s 40th president, is set for release Tuesday on DVD and Blu-ray. Rob Bluey, president and executive editor of The Daily Signal, interviewed “Reagan” producer Mark Joseph over email to mark the occasion. Rob Bluey: “Reagan” exceeded box office expectations, earning over $30 million after its Aug….Rob Bluey -
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Number of Americans Who Want to Outlaw Child Sex Changes Spikes
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Almost three-fourths of voters say it should be illegal to subject children to transgender medical interventions, according to a new poll from Napolitan News Service. The percentage of voters surveyed who oppose child sex changes—which include so-called puberty blockers, hormone regimens, and irreversible surgeries—increased by 10 points since August. The majority…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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A Lesson for Democrats: Don’t Be Weird
A lot of you people sound nuts. It is unsurprising that a Trump campaign ad featuring the tagline “Kamala is for they/them. President Donald Trump is for you” was effective in the 2024 presidential campaign. Indeed, a pro-Kamala Harris PAC says the spot, which featured a clip of Harris endorsing state-funded sex-change operations for prisoners,…David Harsanyi -
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CNN’s Stelter Inadvertently Exposes Legacy Media Cluelessness
After the decisive Republican victory on Election Day, one question bouncing around in conservative circles was: Will this lead the liberal media to change their ways? Will they reflect on how they are not in any way the “mainstream” media? It's unlikely. They believe all their own bravado about being on the front lines against…Tim Graham -
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Rape and Suicide Increase With Religious ‘Nones,’ Groundbreaking Research Shows
The legacy media often portrays the rise of irreligion as harmless—merely a matter of Americans owning up to their declining belief in God—but a groundbreaking new study reveals a terrifying correlation between the increase of Americans who identify with no religion and upticks in rape and suicide rates. The Ph.D. sociologist who uncovered this connection…Tyler O’Neil -
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Artificial Intelligence App Pushed Suicidal Youth to Kill Himself, Lawsuit Claims
Sewell Setzer III was just 14 years old when he died. He was a good kid. He was playing junior varsity basketball, excelling in school, and had a bright future ahead of him. Then, in late February, he committed suicide. In the wake of this heartbreaking tragedy, his parents searched for some closure. They, as…Josh Revior -
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Eco-Activists May Have Inadvertently Gutted One of Their Favorite Regulatory Systems
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Eco-activists sued the federal government to stop activity they didn’t like, but a bombshell Tuesday ruling in that case from a federal appeals court may end up weakening a regulatory system that has served environmentalists well for years. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled in Marin Audubon Society v….Nick Pope