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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 -
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The Left Doesn’t Believe in the Constitutional Order
During oral arguments in Trump v. Slaughter, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor threatened America with a good time, warning that the administration is “asking us to destroy the structure of government.” Great. It’s about time an unaccountable fourth branch of the state was decimated. Trump v. Slaughter revolves around the president’s ability to fire executive…David Harsanyi -
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Is Jasmine Crockett a Force for GOP to Fear?
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he was “delighted” when he learned Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, is running for Senate. “I think it’s one of the greatest things that’s happened to the Republican Party in a long, long time,” Johnson, R-La., said. “I want her to have the largest, loudest microphone that she can every single day,…Virginia Allen -
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Trump Weighs If Obamacare Deal Should Include Abortion Funding
As Congress works to reach a deal addressing the expiration of Affordable Care Act subsidies, President Donald Trump revealed abortion funding is a “factor” in the decision. The Daily Signal asked Trump Friday night if he would assure Republicans he won’t propose or accept a health care deal that continues to allow abortion funding under…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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Gabbard: 2,000 Afghan Refugees in US Have Ties to Terrorism
THE CENTER SQUARE—An estimated 2,000 Afghan nationals admitted to the United States following the deadly 2021 pullout of American forces from Afghanistan have ties to terrorism, according to Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. Gabbard made the astonishing revelation during an interview on Fox News Friday morning, following a tense House Homeland Security Committee hearing…Sarah Roderick-Fitch -
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Europe Is Angry Trump Told It the Truth
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. Each administration, at some point in its first or second year, has a strategic assessment, a strategic strategy of what…Victor Davis Hanson -
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The House Republican Health Care Plan Is Here
The House Republicans’ health care package is finally here, and it might not be what you expect. On Friday, Republicans released their bill to bring down health care-related costs. It comes in response to Democrat talking points on the expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits at the end of the year. “Republicans are…George Caldwell -
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Tim Walz Pivots to Attacking White Men When Asked If Somalis Will Be Held Accountable for Fraud
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Democrat Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz started criticizing white men on Friday in response to whether Somalis will be held accountable for a massive fraud scandal. Somalis in Minnesota have been involved in several fraudulent schemes, including dozens of Somalis who have been charged for stealing $1 billion in taxpayer money for state…Nicole Silverio -
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An Illegal Alien Killed His Daughter in a Sanctuary State
It has been almost one year since Joe Abraham learned an illegal alien was responsible for his daughter’s tragic death. The father says he is still waiting to hear from Illinois Democrat Gov. JB Pritzker. “President [Donald] Trump shook my hand, looked me in the eye, said ‘It’s a mess, and we’re going to clean it up,’” the father said, referring to America’s border and…Virginia Allen -
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‘The Cavalry Is Coming’: After Redistricting Failure, Conservatives Prepare for War in Indiana
Conservative activists are preparing for the Indiana primaries following Thursday’s failed redistricting vote. In the Indiana Senate, 21 Republican state senators joined 10 Democrats in voting against a congressional map that would have potentially given the GOP two more seats in Congress. The GOP state lawmakers’ vote has supercharged conservative activists who spoke to The…Jacob Adams -
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Tech Neutrality Lets Big Tech Off the Hook
Imagine this: You’re waiting your turn at the DMV only to discover that it’s under new management. The federal government announced a ban on state driving laws just this morning. No longer will states be allowed to set their own public guardrails like speed limits. Instead, Washington will write the rules—maybe. Because while calling for…Wesley Hodges -
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House Republicans Prepare for Health Care Blitz
House Republican Leadership will soon be bringing a health care package to the floor—but first, they want to make sure the “five families” of the House GOP are on board. On Friday, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., met with what are known as the “five families” of the House Republican conference to iron…George Caldwell -
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Trump Admin Says Blue States That Let Illegals Drive ‘Lethal Weapons’ Will Miss Out on Millions of Tax Money
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Friday threatened to withhold tens of millions in federal taxpayer highway funds for New York and other blue states that issue commercial driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants. Duffy said in a Wednesday press conference that among blue states allowing foreign nationals to receive CDLs, including California, New York is the “worst…Anthony Iafrate -
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Jonathan Turley Says Evidence Against Charlie Kirk’s Alleged Assassin Is ‘Strongest’ He’s Ever Seen
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley said on Thursday that the evidence against Tyler Robinson, the alleged assassin of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, is the “strongest” he has ever seen in a case. The case is moving more slowly than usual because Utah Fourth District Judge Tony Graf wants…Nicole Silverio -
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Husted Officially Files for Race That Could Determine Control of the Senate
Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, is officially running to keep his Senate seat come 2026. The Daily Signal was on the ground in Columbus to speak to Husted as he filed his paperwork on Friday morning with Secretary of State Frank LaRose’s office. In the 2026 midterm election, Husted will likely face former Democrat Ohio Sen….Rebecca Downs -
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia Released Following Judge’s Order
A federal judge is blocking U.S. immigration officials from re-detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia after the illegal alien was ordered released. Abrego Garcia appeared for a scheduled Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Friday morning, but immigration officials were blocked from re-detaining him due to a judge’s order. The order comes after U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis in Maryland granted Abrego Garcia’s petition for release from immigration…Virginia Allen -
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Climate Litigation Hands China a Strategic Victory While Harming America
For years, climate activists have insisted that America must undergo a rapid, top-down “green transition,” pursuing sweeping mandates that Congress has repeatedly rejected. Unable to legislate their agenda, they have turned to the courts, a strategy that has broad national security implications. This week’s Washington Post blockbuster report reveals one particularly stark consequence of our…Michael Lucci -
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Walz, Omar, and the Billion-Dollar Minnesota Fraud Scandal
Minnesota is now facing one of the largest documented government service fraud scandals in United States history. Under Gov. Tim Walz’s evidently unwatchful eye, federal prosecutors have estimated that approximately $1 billion in taxpayer funds have been siphoned from multiple state- and federally funded social service programs over the last five years. As of this…Armstrong Williams -
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The Washington Post’s Sunday Slobber Over Rosie O’Donnell
The Washington Post would like you to pretend along with them that they’re the essence of fact-based neutrality, that they don’t play favorites. Then you notice that their Sunday Arts & Style section carried a sprawling four-page spread with 10 color photographs on the glorious Rosie O’Donnell and her passionate loathing of President Donald Trump….Tim Graham -
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Victor Davis Hanson: Enough With the Fraud
On this episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc discuss the Democrats’ acceptance of fraud and today’s immigrants who refuse to accept our culture. Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of a segment from today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words” from Daily Signal…Victor Davis Hanson