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President Bukele: Abrego Garcia and Sen. Van Hollen Seen ‘Sipping Margaritas’ in El Salvador
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., met with deported illegal alien Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, in El Salvador Thursday evening. “Kilmar Abrego Garcia, miraculously risen from the ‘death camps’ & ‘torture,’ now sipping margaritas with Sen. Van Hollen in the tropical paradise of El Salvador,” Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele wrote on X Thursday night in…Virginia Allen -
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Van Hollen’s Office Mum on Cost to Taxpayers for El Salvador Visit
Sen. Chris Van Hollen’s office is mum about how much the taxpayers had to shell out for his trip to El Salvador — or whether he or someone else paid — in a failed effort to win the release from prison of a former illegal immigrant who resided in his state. Spokespersons for the Maryland…Fred Lucas -
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Pro-Palestinian Candidate Jumps Into Michigan’s Senate Race
Abdul El-Sayed, a former Michigan health official known for his pro-Palestinian sympathies, has jumped into the Democratic primary to replace the retiring Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., in the Senate. El-Sayed, who served as the director of the Wayne County public health department from March 2023 until this month, previously ran unsuccessfully for Michigan governor in…Jacob Adams -
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Memories of an American Patriot: Don Hasselbeck
Don Hasselbeck passed away this week. The former NFL tight end was our neighbor growing up and for the longest time was the largest person I had ever met. It sticks to you as a kid when a gridiron gladiator removes his battle gear and doesn’t get any smaller. And when you queue up at…Andrew Olivastro -
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The National Park Service Is Still Promoting Gender Ideology, Alfred Kinsey
Around this time of year, parents are starting to think about their summer vacation plans. Where will they take their children to experience natural wonders, discover their heritage, or learn about their country? One of the go-to resources is the National Park Service website. Sadly, parents will find that the National Park Service continues…Brenda Hafera -
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Law Enforcement Rallies Around Virginia Sheriff Caught in Sting Operation After Defying Democrats
A former sheriff, out of money to appeal a conviction in a federal bribery case, faces 10 years in jail and is throwing, in the judicial sense, a “Hail Mary” to save his freedom. Is his career as a dedicated constitutional officer for a growing Virginia community gone in cloud of corruption—or is this a…Joe Thomas -
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Europe, You Can’t Sit on the Sidelines Anymore
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 today about the role of China, the United States, and the European…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Blame Democrat Lawlessness for Messy Deportations
If you’ve been paying any attention to the legacy media in recent days, you’ll notice they are almost fanatically obsessed with the idea that the deportation of an El Salvadorian national back to his home country is the end of the rule of law in America. The case concerns Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an alleged MS-13 gang member who…Jarrett Stepman -
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Does New York Attorney General Tish James Live in Her Two Houses 500 Miles From Albany? Here’s What the Neighbors Say.
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—The Daily Caller News Foundation visited two southern Virginia properties at the center of fraud and misconduct claims made against Democrat New York Attorney General Letitia James and found that James does not appear to be a resident of either home. The Federal Housing Finance Agency referred James to the Department of Justice for…Nick Pope -
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‘Shameful’: Marylanders Slam Sen. Van Hollen’s Solicitude for Illegal Alien, but Not for Slaying Victims
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., is drawing significant pushback for his visit to El Salvador seeking to free Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, an illegal alien deported from the U.S. who stands accused of being a gang member in MS-13. Abrego Garcia, who entered the U.S. illegally, was deported in March to his home country of…Jacob Adams -
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EXCLUSIVE: Trump Administration Boasts Manufacturing Loan Surge, Challenging Anti-Tariff Narrative
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—As Democrats criticize tariffs as bad for business, the Trump administration's Small Business Administration announced an almost 75% surge in loans to small manufacturers, The Daily Signal has learned. “Loan applications and approvals for small manufacturers are surging—a clear sign that American manufacturing is roaring back, fueled by pro-growth policies that…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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Texas Tips the Scales: School Choice Now Covers Half of US Kids
In a historic victory for educational freedom, the Texas House of Representatives finally passed a universal school choice bill—marking not just a win for families in the Lone Star State, but a watershed moment for the entire school choice movement. Once it clears the state senate and Gov. Greg Abbott signs Senate Bill 2 into…Jason Bedrick -
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Who Is Abrego Garcia? What Court Petition and Police Report Reveal
Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia has a history of domestic violence and gang affiliation, according to a court petition and police report. On May 5, 2021, Abrego Garcia’s wife, Jennifer Vasquez Sura, filed domestic violence allegations against her husband, claiming, “I am afraid to be close to him.” “I was watching on my laptop…Virginia Allen -
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Trump Called Off Israeli Strike on Iran, Report Says
President Donald Trump stopped Israel from launching military strikes against multiple nuclear targets in Iran, according to a New York Times report, which cited administration officials. Israel was planning to strike Iran as soon as May, the Times reported, but Trump intervened to take a more diplomatic approach. After months of internal debate among the administration, Trump…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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The Associated Press’ Narrow ‘Victory’ Over the White House
The Associated Press claims it won a “major victory” in its lawsuit against the White House, but you would think a wire service that says it provides “accurate, unbiased news” would be a little more accurate in its reporting. Federal District Court Judge Trevor McFadden issued a preliminary injunction in AP’s favor, but the decision is much narrower…Hans von Spakovsky -
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‘Trump Is Bringing Democracy Back’: Is Trump the Most Honest Politician in Washington?
It’s been 15 days since “Liberation Day,” the day President Donald Trump announced a slew of tariffs on foreign goods. After unexpected movement in the bond market—bond yields rose rather than fell—Trump announced a 90-day pause on many of his April 2 tariffs. Since Liberation Day, however, the administration claims more than 130 countries have…Bradley Devlin -
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Taylor Lorenz, Luigi Mangione, Bernie, and Coachella: Is This What the Left Has to Offer Women?
In the 1950s, Flannery O’Connor explored questions of good and evil in her short story “A Good Man is Hard to Find.” Independent journalist Taylor Lorenz might learn from O’Connor’s work. Lorenz has faced fierce criticism after CNN aired an interview with her in which she appeared to make light of the alleged actions of…Virginia Allen -
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Maine Gov. Janet Mills Doesn’t Know It Yet, But She’s an ‘Insurrectionist’
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 want to wade into a very controversial topic. I want to be very careful. It’s…Victor Davis Hanson -
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‘Tell the Truth’: Mother of Md. Woman Slain by Illegal Alien Urges Media to Share Her Story
The mother of Rachel Morin, the Maryland mom of five brutally raped and murdered by an illegal alien in August of 2023, on Wednesday joined a White House briefing to urge the media to share her daughter’s story. “Tell the truth,” Patty Morin said. “Tell like how violent it really is.” Morin shared the gruesome…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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Fact-Checking 3 Biden Claims From First Post-Presidential Speech
In his return to the spotlight, former President Joe Biden made unusual claims about both Social Security and race when speaking Tuesday in Chicago. Biden’s speech to the Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled Conference was his first major address since leaving office in January. Here are three unusual points the 46th president made…Fred Lucas