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Trump Going on Offense to Stop Left’s War on History
In the darkest doldrums of one of the feeblest, yet imperious presidencies it very much appeared that literally every positive symbol of America’s past would be stripped from public places. The little that stayed was slapped with “warning labels” by so-called experts, kept in a carefully gatekept bubble to ensure that Americans were fed a…Jarrett Stepman -
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Members of Congress Weigh in on Musk’s DOGE Initiatives for Energy, Governmental Reform
Weighing in on a Thursday evening Fox News interview with Elon Musk and members of his Department of Government Efficiency team, Rep. Eric Burlison said that he would like to see DOGE focus on reforming the Department of Energy. “The Biden administration’s energy policies created massive inefficiencies, driving up costs for American families while stifling…Jacob Adams -
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Education Department’s Probe Into Anti-Parent California Law Could Help Affected Families, Legal Group Hopes
Aurora Regino was the last to know that her daughter's school district was secretly helping the 11-year-old identify as a boy. An elementary school guidance counselor at Chico Unified School District in California started referring to the little girl with a boy's name and boy's pronouns. Regino said her daughter told the counselor that she wanted…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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Lawmakers, Pro-Lifers Call for Defunding Planned Parenthood Via Reconciliation
When Toni McFadden was a senior in high school, she walked through the doors of a Planned Parenthood clinic hoping to escape her unplanned pregnancy and return to life as normal. But the abortion pills they gave her didn’t work. One month later, she experienced severe hemorrhaging owing to complications and received no help…Moira Gleason -
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Overcoming Bans and Blocks, XX-XY Athletics Stands Tall for Female Athletes
XX-XY Athletics celebrated Tuesday its first year on the cultural scene and its commitment to defending women’s sports. Last March, 1986 Women’s National Gymnastics Champion Jennifer Sey founded XX-XY Athletics, the first athletic apparel brand to stand up for women in sports. The company reached $1 million in sales before its eighth month, reflecting “a…R.E. Wermus -
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A ‘Civilizational Counter-Offensive’: Josh Hammer’s Recipe to Save the West From Woke Forces
Western civilization faces a crisis of confidence, and Josh Hammer has a recipe to combat the three threats eroding its foundations. His new book, “Israel and Civilization: The Fate of the Jewish Nation and the Destiny of the West,” lays out the key civilizational challenge and finds wisdom from the Bible to combat it. “If…Tyler O’Neil -
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Trump’s Reversing Biden’s Appliance Energy Regs Will Lower Housing Costs, Experts Say
President Donald Trump’s plan to reverse his predecessor’s energy regulations could lower the costs of housing, which reached record highs last summer. The administration of President Joe Biden issued strict climate standards for household appliances, including gas stoves, washing machines, and dishwashers. While the regulations allowed Americans to keep their current appliances, the standards raised…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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Arrest of MS-13 Leader Sparks Sanctuary City Debate
In a coordinated raid in a Northern Virginia neighborhood Thursday morning, federal, state, and local law enforcement agents arrested the top East Coast leader of the MS-13 street gang. The operation struck a blow to the violent nationwide criminal organization while also implicating the role of “sanctuary cities” in increasing gang activity. U.S. Attorney General…Joe Thomas -
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Media Laments Virginia’s Youngkin Vetoing Near-Record 157 Bills
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin likely just did the people of Virginia a favor by vetoing 157 out of the 966 bills that came across his desk after the recently ended legislative session. He also sent another 159 back to the General Assembly with amendments. Not the “record-setting” year he had last year (when he vetoed…Joe Thomas -
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From Profanity-Chic to Terrorist-Porn
The Democratic Party is polling about 27% approval—and sinking. In 2024, it lost the White House, the House of Representatives, the Senate, and both the popular vote and the Electoral College, 312-226. In 2024, Donald Trump won over 46% of the Hispanic vote, including a majority of Hispanic men. Trump also likely captured 26% of…Victor Davis Hanson -
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States Where Illegal Immigrant Children Were Released Across US
Of the hundreds of thousands of unaccompanied alien children the Department of Health and Human Services transferred to sponsors between fiscal year 2019 and 2023, the majority were sent to 10 states, according to a new report. More than 63,000 unaccompanied alien children were released to sponsors in Texas, according to a March Department of…Virginia Allen -
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GOP Senators Unveil Bill to Bring Hammer Down on Supreme Court Leakers
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Senate Republicans will reintroduce a bill Thursday to impose criminal penalties on individuals who leak confidential information pertaining to the U.S. Supreme Court. Republican Sens. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee, and Cindy Hyde-Smith of Mississippi are the primary sponsors of the Stop Supreme Court Leakers Act. The legislation would require…Adam Pack -
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Former FBI Leader Calls for Bureau to Return to What Made It Great
The FBI finds itself in a time of great change. Over the course of its existence, the bureau has had its share of successes, but it has also seen shortfalls and questionable decision-making in its evolution. To see how the mighty FBI could stumble, we have to look no further than the circumstances surrounding how…Chris Piehota -
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Trump Reportedly Shuts Off Flow of Taxpayer Dollars Into World Trade Organization
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—The Trump administration has reportedly suspended financial contributions to the World Trade Organization as of Thursday. The decision comes as part of a broader shift by President Donald Trump to distance the U.S. from international institutions perceived to undermine American sovereignty or misallocate taxpayer dollars. U.S. funding for both 2024 and 2025…Thomas English -
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Republican Stronghold Flips Blue as Democrat Credits Trump for Surprise Victory in Pennsylvania
Democrats flipped a state Senate seat in heavily Republican Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, during a special election Tuesday, and the Democrat senator-elect is crediting President Donald Trump for the victory. Democrat James Andrew Malone, the mayor of East Petersburg, won the seat for the 36th District by less than 500 votes, receiving 50% of the total…Moira Gleason -
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Trump Appeals Deportation Case to Supreme Court
The Trump administration made an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court to hear its case for using the Alien Enemies Act to deport members of a Venezuelan gang. The alleged members were sent to an El Salvador prison. The administration is asking the high court to reverse an order from U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, of…Fred Lucas -
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Lawmakers Call for Defunding as Report Reveals Millions of Taxpayer Dollars Spent on Gender Ideology
The federal government spent more than $174 million promoting gender ideology in the past three years, according to a new report. In one example of many, the State Department issued a taxpayer-funded grant to premiere “The Vagina Monologues” in India. Two lawmakers say the waste must end. Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, and Sen. Jim Banks,…Moira Gleason -
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On Security Breaches and the Infamous Signal Chat
This week, all hell broke loose in the media when Jeffrey Goldberg, left-leaning editor of The Atlantic, revealed that he had been accidentally included in a group chat with the top members of the Donald Trump national security team. According to a Signal thread revealed by Goldberg, he was invited in by national security adviser…Ben Shapiro -
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Karoline Leavitt: What It’s Really Like Working for President Trump
Karoline Leavitt made history when she became the youngest person ever to hold the title White House press secretary. In a special episode of “The Signal Sitdown” filmed at the White House, Leavitt opens up about her relationship with President Donald Trump, her political upbringing, and how the president is garnering record support with young…Bradley Devlin -
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Trump Acts to Protect American Voters
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump issued an executive order directing federal agencies to take numerous actions intended “to protect the integrity of our election process.” His order is a well-designed, comprehensive plan that will ensure that the federal government assists the states in conducting “free, fair, and honest elections unmarred by fraud, errors, or suspicion.” …Hans von Spakovsky