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Welcome to the Krytocracy: The BorderLine
We may think we live in a democracy, which comes from the Greek words “demos” (people) and “kratos” (rule). But with one federal district judge after another attempting to stop President Donald Trump from carrying out his policies, it’s starting to look more like a “krytocracy,” or rule by judges. Look at the litigation tracker…Simon Hankinson -
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How Red States Plan to Carry Out Trump’s Executive Order Eliminating the Department of Education
Red state officials awaiting guidance on how to respond to the executive order dismantling the Department of Education say they are eager to centralize authority locally. Trump signed an order Thursday afternoon authorizing Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to begin closing the Department of Education, while continuing to ensure Americans receive the education services, programs,…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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On the Left, They Knew They Were Lying to Us All Along
For years, the Left has advanced utter untruths for cheap partisan purposes that they knew at the time were all false. And now when caught, they just shrug and say they were lying all along. They damned as incompetent, racist, and conspiratorial any who dared follow logic and evidence to point out that the Chinese…Victor Davis Hanson -
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House Panel Likely to Hold Hearings on Judges’ Rulings Thwarting Trump Admin Actions
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, said he would be holding hearings as early as next week on recent judicial rulings against actions undertaken by the Trump administration. The announcement comes as several members of Congress are filing articles of impeachment against the federal judges who have stepped in to prevent…Jacob Adams -
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EXCLUSIVE: Chip Roy’s New Bills Aim to Ensure No One Is ‘Indoctrinated to Hate Our Country’
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, introduced two bills Friday aimed at empowering parents and defunding schools that promote racial division. He frames the legislation as combating critical race theory, a lens by which teachers tell students to view America as institutionally racist in favor of whites and against blacks. While proponents either…Tyler O’Neil -
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Democrat Town Hall Shouting Matches Expose Intraparty Rift
Editor’s note: This report contains language some readers might find offensive. Democrat lawmakers are feeling pressure from the left flank of their party at town hall meetings across the country, with a series of outbursts from attendees urging them to take a more radical left-wing approach in Congress. The series of shouting matches comes shortly…George Caldwell -
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‘Next Generation of Air Dominance’: Trump Announces New F-47 Fighter Jet
The Air Force is moving forward with the first sixth-generation fighter jet, President Donald Trump announced Friday. “It’s something the likes of which nobody has seen before, in terms of all of the attributes of a fighter jet. There’s never been anything even close to it, from speed to maneuverability to what it can have…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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War Correspondent: China Likely Could Disable Panama Canal, But Not the Way You Might Think
PANAMA CITY, Panama—If China wanted to disable the Panama Canal to stop the flow of military or cargo ships through it, it likely could do so through an attack on the software system, military veteran and "Hot Zone" podcaster Chuck Holton says. Using a Chinese ship to physically block the canal could cause a temporary…Virginia Allen -
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Failing to Learn From Clinton and Obama Precedents, Democrats Lurch Ever Further Left
The Democratic Party is in free fall. Once a party of pragmatic leadership, strong borders, fiscal responsibility, and law and order, it has devolved into a chaotic, leaderless mess. While President Donald Trump and Republicans rally around an “America First” vision prioritizing economic growth, national security, and government efficiency, Democrats seem more focused on tearing…Vinson X. Palathingal -
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‘The Pendulum Has Shifted’: San Francisco Pride Loses Several Corporate Sponsors
It’s one thing for irritated Americans to pressure companies into abandoning progressive LGBT agendas; it’s another for long-time Pride sponsors in San Francisco to bail on their own. This year, several of San Francisco Pride’s major donors—Comcast, Anheuser-Busch, La Crema, Diageo, and Smirnoff—have pulled back from the 2025 Pride Parade and Civic Center Celebrations, leaving organizers scrambling…Sarah Holliday -
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Historian Barry Strauss Honored as 2025 Bradley Prize Winner
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation announced Thursday that classicist, military, and naval historian and bestselling author Barry Strauss as the second 2025 Bradley Prize winner. Strauss, the Corliss Page Dean Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, will receive the award at the Bradley Prizes ceremony on May 29 in Washington, D.C. The award carries…R.E. Wermus -
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Why Trump Aims to Put His Secretary of Education Out of Work
President Donald Trump said Thursday he hopes his executive order to begin eliminating the Department of Education will put Secretary of Education Linda McMahon out of a job. “It’s tremendous to have you, and hopefully, you won’t be there too long,” Trump said of McMahon, “but we’re going to find something else.” Trump signed the…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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Inspector General Report Backs DOGE, Reveals Unused IRS Space Wastes Millions
The Department of Government Efficiency’s cutting of Internal Revenue Service office space is consistent with the federal government’s earlier findings about excessive expenses within the tax collecting agency. The Trump administration will reportedly close more than 110 IRS offices across the country. In June, during the Biden-Harris administration, the Treasury Department’s Inspector General for Tax…Fred Lucas -
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EXCLUSIVE: Illinois Sued Over Law That Could Force Pro-Life Groups to Hire Abortion Advocates
A new Illinois law prevents pro-life organizations from hiring based on their pro-life views, meaning they could be forced instead to hire abortion advocates whose views violate their core religious beliefs. Now, a pro-life pregnancy resource center that wants to hire a nurse to counsel women facing unplanned pregnancies and a Catholic diocese are…Moira Gleason -
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What More Can Musk Do?
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. Elon Musk is in the news, again. It should be triumphant news accounts of what he’s…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Musk Is Helping America Blast Off Into Space While Leftists Are Blasting Tesla Dealerships
The summer of joy is long over. After the Democrat Party’s attritional winter of defeats, we are seeing the Left spring into action in the worst possible way. In just the last few weeks there’s been an explosion of vandalism carried out on Tesla cars. Axios reported on Thursday that the Justice Department and FBI are investigating widespread attacks…Jarrett Stepman -
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‘The Department of Education Has Not Improved Student Achievement’
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday afternoon that aims to eliminate as much of the Department of Education as he can. The move comes after a decades-long expansion in unilateral federal influence over education without accompanying improvement in student educational outcomes. “The Department of Education has not improved student achievement. It hasn't made…Jacob Adams -
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Trump Can Win Again With US Steel Deal
President Donald Trump just keeps making better and better deals. There is another opportunity for a win in finding a sweet spot for a deal between Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel. Trump is putting together another great deal, which will also benefit Americans at home and improve our international standing. The details of that deal…Andrew Shirley -
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Cheers, Jeers on Capitol Hill for Trump’s Move to Dismantle the Department of Education
President Donald Trump’s executive order to dismantle the Department of Education has sent a seismic shock wave throughout Washington, with Republicans celebrating and Democrats mourning. The order, which directs Education Secretary Linda McMahon to dismantle the department, fulfills one of Trump’s promises, as he pledged on the campaign trail to undo the colossal department, which…George Caldwell -
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Trump ‘Determined to Restore Law and Order’ Amid Tesla Attacks
President Donald Trump is “determined to restore law and order in our country” as protesters continue to violently target Tesla dealerships, vehicles, and charging stations across America, according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. In an interview with Fox News Thursday, Leavitt said, “It is getting dangerous, and the White House wholeheartedly condemns it,…R.E. Wermus