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opinion
The Left’s Silence on Iran Isn’t Hypocrisy. It’s Consistency.
There are no flotillas on the way to save Iran. No Soros-funded “democracy” groups pressuring Western governments to intervene on behalf of civilians who are being arrested and murdered. No astroturfing movement demanding economic boycotts. When college students returned from winter break last week, they didn’t find a single encampment supporting the Iranian uprising against… -
opinion
Is a Red Line Still a Red Line?
One of the most embarrassing moments of the extremely embarrassing Barack Obama presidency came in the context of the Syrian civil war. In August 2012, Obama vowed that “a red line for us,” which would thereby necessitate some sort of American intervention, “is we start seeing a whole bunch of chemical weapons moving around or… -
opinion
DYING WELL: Ben Sasse’s Important Message for the World
Moments of true clarity are all too rare in our pampered, distracted lives. We seek endless entertainment, filling our days with buzz, gossip, sports, and movies to avoid the inevitable truth: we are all going to die. Unlike our ancestors, we don’t witness death constantly. We don’t even consider how lucky we are to have… -
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DOJ Voting List Lawsuits Extend to States Trump Won
The Trump administration has filed two dozen lawsuits to ensure states are complying with voter list maintenance laws, including against Republican-led states and states Trump won in the 2024 election. The Trump administration’s Justice Department has sued 23 states and the District of Columbia, alleging they did not provide voter registration data to ensure compliance… -
opinion
Here’s Why There Are More ICE Raids in Blue States
The Left is desperate to make lawful deportation in America a giant, impossible mess to deal with. According to a new media narrative, President Donald Trump and the Department of Homeland Security are behaving irresponsibly by conducting more immigration raids around the country, which in turn have allegedly led to violence against innocent civilians and illegal aliens. And… -
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How Canada’s Only Leverage Over America Disappeared in an Instant
Trump’s operation to capture Nicolás Maduro in the early hours of Jan. 3 was a title wave that changed global politics drastically. Not only was a dictator de-throned and will soon be brought to justice, but Cuba, China, Iran, and Russia all stand to lose the most economically and politically—a win for all Americans. E.J…. -
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Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Orwellian Language Games
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the woman who refused to define the word “woman” in her confirmation hearing, still seems unable to grasp the concept that a man does not become a woman just by saying so. The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in two women’s sports cases—West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little… -
opinion
Biggest Issue Facing Fight For Life
A pro-life policy organization is calling on President Donald Trump to do more to protect the unborn. Pro-life leaders are seeking to advance policies to protect the unborn and mothers from the harms of the abortion pill. While Marjorie Dannenfelser, the president of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America says no president has done more for the… -
news
Bill Aims to Take Concrete Steps to Combat Fraud in Ohio
As fraud scandals rattle the American Midwest, Republican Ohio state Rep. Josh Williams has announced that he and fellow Republican Ohio state Rep. DJ Swearingen have introduced legislation to prevent fraud at daycare centers receiving state taxpayer dollars. “If you are taking taxpayer money, you will provide attendance, prove services, improve compliance, or you will… -
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US Justice Department Probing Minnesota Gov. Walz, Other Officials, Source Says
REUTERS—The U.S. Justice Department is investigating Minnesota officials including Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over an alleged conspiracy to impede immigration agents, a source familiar with the probe said on Friday. The investigation, first reported by CBS News, stems from previous statements made by Walz and Frey about the thousands of Immigration and Customs… -
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Trump Floats Tariff for Countries Against US Acquisition of Greenland as Congressional Delegation Travels to Denmark
President Donald Trump has his eyes set on Greenland and may tariff countries opposed to the US acquisition of the island. But Congress is skeptical of Trump’s designs for the Denmark-owned island. On Friday, Trump said at a White House event that he “may put a tariff on countries if they don’t go along with Greenland, because we need… -
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Lawmakers Tell Trump to Keep Pressuring Iran
A group of bipartisan legislators are expressing their support for aggressive action against Iran as President Donald Trump and his administration consider military action. The group of nearly 60 lawmakers, led by Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio this week, to “express our deep concern regarding the Iranian… -
opinion
Somalia’s ‘Temporary’ Protection Lasted 35 Years
Congress created Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to briefly assist those in need. Shakespeare warned, “Ingratitude is monstrous; and for the multitude to be ingrateful, were to make a monster of the multitude.” In the case of TPS, “multitude” is correct. As of January 2025, approximately 1.4 million foreign nationals in the United States were shielded from removal under the program. The Trump administration decided to terminate TPS for several… -
opinion
Advance US Interests by Supporting the Iranian People
Iran stands at an inflection point. The Iranian people have risen up with extraordinary courage and on an unprecedented scale to demand a better future. The ayatollah regime has responded with lethal repression. But the regime’s brutality cannot hide the fact that it has no answer to the forces driving the unrest: economic collapse, failure… -
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Maduro’s Capture Could Mean ‘Fall of Berlin Wall’ for Americas
The U.S. capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro set in motion what could be the “equivalent to the fall of the Berlin Wall in the Americas,” the country’s opposition leader says. For the first time in history, the Americas could be free of “communism, dictatorship, and narco-terrorism,” María Corina Machado said Friday during a press conference at The Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. … -
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EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Cassidy Probes UAW Leader on ‘Workforce Retaliation’
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Sen. Bill Cassidy, chairman of the leading Senate committee on labor matters, sent a letter to United Auto Workers (UAW) president Shawn Fain on Friday, probing him about alleged “workplace retaliation” in the union. Cassidy, R-La., who chairs the Senate committee on health, labor, education, and pensions (HELP), asked the labor leader… -
analysis
Three States That Could Reshape Congress in 2026
This year’s midterm elections could decide the balance of power in Washington. Beyond 2026, however, the outcome of these elections could determine the ideological direction of the Democratic and Republican parties as the clock starts ticking down on the 2028 presidential election. Swing states such as Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin will again be political battlegrounds…. -
opinion
Fraud in Minnesota: Democrats Abandon Oversight, Taxpayers Pay the Price
Sen. John Barrasso delivered the following speech about the Medicaid fraud schemes in Minnesota. Watch the speech, below, or read his remarks, lightly edited. When the government wastes even a dollar of your taxpayer money, you have a right to know what happened. When emboldened criminals steal money intended to help single moms and children… -
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Sabin Howard: Art Hasn’t Recovered After Abandoning Human Greatness | Victor Davis Hanson
Subscribe to VDH’s own YouTube channel to watch past episodes. Join host Jack Fowler as he fills in for Victor Davis Hanson and welcomes renowned sculptor Sabin Howard for an insightful discussion on art, culture, and patriotism. Howard critiques modern art’s nihilism and highlights his commitment to creating art that honors American values and elevates human consciousness… -
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Heritage Launches ‘America The Beautiful’ Campaign to Mark US 250th Birthday
The Heritage Foundation is kicking off its “America. The Beautiful.” campaign this weekend to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States. The campaign is also focused on the principles America must uphold for the next 250 years, with a strong emphasis on the American family. The full campaign will run through July 31, as…