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Musk Triggers Political Earthquake in Congress
After weeks of being withdrawn from Washington politics, Elon Musk suddenly sent a shock wave through the Senate. On Tuesday, CBS released a clip of Musk criticizing what President Donald Trump calls the “big, beautiful bill”—a budget reconciliation package that would ensure funding for major campaign promises, such as border security and the extension of…George Caldwell -
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Trump Touts ‘Good Talks With Iran,’ But Not Without Skepticism
The U.S. is engaged in “some very good talks with Iran,” President Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Wednesday, adding: “We’ll find out whether that means anything.” While talks over Iran’s nuclear program continue as the U.S. seeks to prevent Iran from becoming a full-fledged nuclear power, America might find itself in…Virginia Allen -
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King Charles, as British Overlord of Canada, Offers Land Acknowledgment in Ottawa Address to Parliament
Britain’s King Charles III delivered a land acknowledgment at the opening of Canada’s Parliament on Tuesday, appearing to contradict his right to rule. Charles—who leads Canada as a legacy of the British colonization of the country—delivered the phrase in a speech from a literal throne in the Canadian Parliament. “I would like to acknowledge that…Jacob Adams -
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BREAKING: Justice Department Opens Investigation Into California for Allowing Males in Women’s Sports
The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division warned California officials Wednesday that it is opening an investigation into whether the Golden State violates federal civil rights law by allowing males to compete in women’s sports. “Title IX exists to protect women and girls in education. It is perverse to allow males to compete against girls, invade…Tyler O’Neil -
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‘Targeted Violence’ Against Christians in Seattle Sparks FBI Probe
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—The FBI is investigating possible “targeted violence against religious groups” in Seattle after leftists crashed two Christian events over the past week and dozens of people were arrested, FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino said Wednesday. Seattle police arrested eight people on Tuesday evening on suspicion of assault after an Antifa-style mob clashed…Hudson Crozier -
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EXCLUSIVE: University of Kansas Might Be Circumventing Anti-DEI Law
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—A medical watchdog thinks the University of Kansas’ medical school is engaging in “zombie DEI” initiatives, even though diversity, equity, and inclusion projects are banned by state and federal law. “Rebranding DEI as ‘health equity’ or other such terms is a clear effort to skirt state law in the name of…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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Georgia Senate Candidate Enlists Cross-Dressing Actor in Madcap Ad
In one of the most madcap political ads in recent memory, Georgia Republican Rep. Buddy Carter is hitting the issue of transgender athletes head-on in his bid to unseat Democrat Sen. Jon Ossoff in 2026. He is “banning people like me from competing in women’s sports!” says a crossdressing male actor in a new Carter…George Caldwell -
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Elon Musk ‘Disappointed’ in ‘Big, Beautiful’ Spending Bill
Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Musk told CBS News Tuesday he is “disappointed” in the spending codified in Republicans’ “big, beautiful bill.” “I was disappointed to see the massive spending bill, frankly, which increases the budget deficit, not just decreases it, and undermines the work that the DOGE team is doing,” the Tesla CEO…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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2 Illegal Aliens Arrested in Jet Ski Incident That Left 18-Year-Old Dead
Two illegal aliens have been arrested following the death of an 18-year-old woman. Ava Moore, an Air Force cadet candidate, was kayaking on Lake Grapevine in North Texas on Sunday when Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez, an illegal alien from Venezuela, allegedly struck and killed the 18-year-old with a jet ski. The suspect is…Virginia Allen -
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On Public Questions of Religion, the Court Is Turning a Wall Into a Membrane
For all modern man’s conceits to surpassing his forefathers in knowledge, he remains fascinated by walls and convinced of their necessity. It was with such conviction that the Supreme Court began in the middle of the 20th century to erect the most significant wall in American history, one standing between church and state. Beginning…Jack Fitzhenry -
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Trump, Harvard, and the Brain-Drain Myth
Has President Donald Trump declared war on Albert Einstein? “America is in danger of experiencing an academic brain drain,” The Economist warns. As soon as the Department of Homeland Security announced Harvard University would no longer be allowed to enroll foreign students, the Eurasia Group’s Ian Bremmer—a political scientist well-connected in Washington—declared the move “fantastic…Daniel McCarthy -
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‘Truth Teller’ Bruce Springsteen Slimes Trump as Treasonous
When Donald Trump is president, it’s considered dangerously authoritarian if he accuses someone of treason—and it’s considered heroic “truth-telling” when you accuse Trump of being a treasonous authoritarian. The latest exhibit is leftist rock star/first-rate tax evader Bruce Springsteen. On a concert stage in Manchester, England, Bruce went full Dixie Chicks by attacking the president…Tim Graham -
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With Midterms in View, Democrat Committee Outraises GOP Counterpart
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is outpacing the National Republican Congressional Committee in fundraising, according to recent campaign finance disclosures. They show that at the end of April, the DCCC had hauled in $1 million more than its Republican counterpart. In total, the DCCC raised $8.1 million, compared with the NRCC’s $7 million. This snapshot…Jacob Adams -
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WATCH: The Proposed ‘Shadow Cabinet’ for Democrats Is Wild
From new polls on Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., to an article in Politico on a proposed Democrat “Shadow Cabinet,” the future of the Left appears en route to a psychiatric center. Meanwhile, a Democrat representative spends Memorial Day in El Salvador; the media finally admit their method for dealing with the Biden collapse cover-up; and…Tony Kinnett -
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‘Uncharted Territory’: For the First Time, 50% Say America Is Heading in the Right Direction
A majority of voters say America is headed in the right direction. That has never happened in the nearly 20 years Rasmussen Reports has been posing the question. A Rasmussen survey taken May 18-May 22 and released Sunday said 48% of Americans say the country is headed in the “right direction,” while 47% say the…Al Perrotta -
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Nashville Mayor Faces Probe on Cooperation With ICE on Illegals
Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., is spearheading an effort to ensure the Nashville city government in his state is cooperating with federal immigration enforcement. Nashville is the state capital as well as the most populous city of Tennessee with a population of more than 700,000 people. The city is also the capital of country music in…Jacob Adams -
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Higher Education Faces an Existential Crisis of Its Own Making
Harvard University is having a rough time. I know, how tragic, right? On Monday, President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that his administration was considering giving $3 billion in grant money initially slated for Harvard to trade schools. This comes right after he tried to block foreign students from attending the school. That move was initially…Jarrett Stepman -
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Senate Republicans Accuse Congressional Watchdog Agency of Partisan Bias
The Government Accountability Office—an ostensibly nonpartisan congressional watchdog—has come under fire in recent days from Republicans, who accuse it of showing bias and overstepping its bounds. Established in 1921, the GAO does not possess veto power over Congress, but it has generally been respected as a rules-keeper and referee for both chambers. The agency is…George Caldwell -
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EXCLUSIVE: Internal DHS Memo Details Trump Admin’s Moves Against Harvard
An internal Department of Homeland Security memo details why the Trump administration is taking its forceful actions against Harvard University. Harvard is “failing its students and America,” according to the memo, which was shared with The Daily Signal on Tuesday. The Trump administration has taken a number of actions against Harvard University in…Virginia Allen -
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Alabama’s Tuberville Announces Bid for Governor
Alabama Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville announced Tuesday that he will run for governor of the Yellowhammer State, following a recent trend of Republican congressmen and senators pursuing gubernatorial races. “Today, I will announce that I will be the future governor of the great state of Alabama,” said Tuberville in his announcement on Fox News, adding:…George Caldwell