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DHS Is Encouraging Illegal Aliens to Self-Deport
The Department of Homeland Security announced Tuesday that it will use “every available tool to compel illegal aliens to self-deport.” “President [Donald] Trump and [DHS] Secretary [Kristi] Noem have a clear message for those in our country illegally: Leave now. If you leave now, you may have the opportunity to return and enjoy our freedom and…Virginia Allen -
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Byron Donalds Confirms Run for Florida Governor
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Republican Florida Rep. Byron Donalds announced Tuesday evening on Fox News that he will be running for governor next year. With current Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis approaching the end of his second term, potential candidates for the position have begun to emerge. President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Thursday to offer…Hailey Gomez -
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Student Loan Forgiveness’ Unintended Consequences for Recipients
Instead of alleviating rising debt burdens, Joe Biden’s student loan debt “forgiveness” has caused recipients to take on additional non-student loan debts, a new economic analysis shows. The data shows that the beneficiaries responded not only by taking on more debt but also by working and earning less—the opposite of the intended effect. Moreover,…Rachel Greszler -
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USAID Funded Pet Apps, Fashion Companies, Designer Furniture, Sen. Ernst Reveals
The U.S. Agency for International Development funded a pet tracking app, fashion companies, specialty food companies, and firms making designer furniture, according to records reviewed by Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa. “USAID was wasting tax dollars like it was going out of style,” Ernst, who chairs the Senate DOGE Caucus focused on rooting out waste and…Tyler O’Neil -
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Where Was ‘60 Minutes’ When Rust Belt Jobs Were Cut?
CAMPBELL, Ohio— Sept. 19 marked 47 years since thousands of workers, who were mainly men, did what they did every Monday in the valley. They walked into the Campbell Works of Youngstown Sheet and Tube along the Mahoning River for the early shift. Within an hour of the workers’ shift, Youngstown Sheet and Tube abruptly…Salena Zito -
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Trump Dismantles Legacy Media Monopoly at White House
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Tuesday that more reporters would have more access to President Donald Trump, who is already one of the most accessible world leaders in recent history. Yet in the bizarro world of Washington, D.C., the elitist White House press corps reacted with scorn, calling the move a threat to…Robert B. Bluey -
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Trump White House Shakes Up Press Briefing Room With New Blow to Legacy Media
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that henceforth the White House press team—not the White House Correspondents’ Association—will determine which journalists are in the press pool. “As you all know, for decades, a group of the D.C.-based journalists, the White House Correspondents’ Association, has long dictated which journalists get to ask questions of the president of…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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‘No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act’ Aims to End Foreign Aid to Taliban, Others
Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., has introduced legislation to prevent taxpayer dollars and foreign aid funding from going to terrorist groups. Walking up to a microphone outside the Capitol to speak about his bill, Burchett was accompanied by Republican Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, Lauren Boebert of Colorado, Eli Crane of Arizona, and Ralph Norman…George Caldwell -
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5 Big Controversies Facing the Fed’s ‘Consumer Watchdog’ Agency as DOGE Eyes Its End
Democrats and the media—along with federal employee unions—have rallied around the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, an agency that has been in the sights of the Department of Government Efficiency initiative for its censorship, waste, and hindering of businesses disfavored by the Left, among other issues. CBS’ “60 Minutes” also aired a highly sympathetic piece about…Fred Lucas -
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‘It’s Called Having a Boss’: Scott Jennings Reminds Panelists Federal Workers Work for Trump
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Republican strategist Scott Jennings gave CNN panelists upset over an email asking government workers to outline their accomplishments a reality check Monday night, reminding them that all federal employees have President Donald Trump as their boss. White House senior adviser Elon Musk posted on X Saturday that federal employees needed to tell the Office…Harold Hutchison -
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Maine Pulls a South Carolina
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. President Donald Trump had a meeting of the governors in the White House recently, this week,…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Just Like Colorado Bakers, Banks Also Need to Be Allowed to ‘Not Bake That Cake’
The government shouldn’t pressure banks and other financial institutions to avoid doing business with politically controversial people and businesses, just as bakers should not be compelled to bake cakes with messages they disagree with. Instead, they ought to be empowered to make their own decisions, taking a pass on would-be customers who are at odds…Patricia Patnode -
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Senate Dems Obstruct GOP Effort to Remove Biden’s Handcuffs on American Energy
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Senate Democrats blocked a resolution to overturn a Biden administration regulation hampering domestic energy production Tuesday afternoon. Senators voted 54-to-42 to defeat the resolution. Three Senate Democrats—Catherine Cortez-Masto and Jacky Rosen of Nevada and John Hickenlooper of Colorado—joined with Republicans to vote “yes” on repealing the Biden administration regulation. Republican Louisiana Sen. John…Adam Pack -
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House DOGE Panel to Examine How Foreign Aid Spreads ‘Woke Agenda’
The House Delivering on Government Efficiency Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., will convene Wednesday to explore one question: “How Foreign Aid Undermined U.S. Interests Around the World.” Coming amid President Donald Trump’s drastic downsizing of the U.S. Agency for International Development, the hearing will hear from three witnesses who will make the…George Caldwell -
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IED Kills Texas Rancher. Cartels Expected to Be Responsible, Official Says.
An improvised explosive device killed a Texas rancher last month, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller says. “This shocking act of violence highlights the growing threat posed by cartel activity along our southern border,” Miller said in a statement Tuesday. Antonio Céspedes Saldierna, 74, was killed at the end of January when his vehicle detonated an…Virginia Allen -
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Kansas Legislature Overrides Governor to Stop ‘Sex-Change’ Treatments on Children
The Kansas Legislature moved to outlaw “transgender” medical interventions for minors when it voted to override Democrat Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto of the Help Not Harm Act on Feb. 18. The Republican-led House voted 85-34 along party lines to override the governor’s veto, and the Senate sent the bill through 31-9, also along party…Moira Gleason -
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First-Term Congressman Aims to Hold ‘Illegal’ DOGE Actions Accountable
THE CENTER SQUARE—A Virginia congressman has introduced legislation to “bring transparency and accountability” to the Department of Government Efficiency. Democratic Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, a first-term congressman, says recent actions by DOGE are “illegal” and “unconstitutional,” resulting in the firings of “highly qualified” federal workers, the dismantling of “congressionally-authorized agencies,” as well as “other actions that…Sarah Roderick-Fitch -
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‘We’re Saving Lives’: Homan Praises Border Success, Promises More Deportations
Border czar Tom Homan touted the Trump administration’s achievements in addressing the illegal immigration crisis in a speech over the weekend, although he admitted that there’s still more to do. Speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Saturday, Homan, former chief of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, began by enumerating the damage done by former President Joe…S.A. McCarthy -
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House Republicans Close in on Budget Agreement
The House of Representatives is set to vote Tuesday evening on a budget resolution that aims to pass much of President Donald Trump’s agenda. The resolution is set to extend the 2017 Trump tax cuts, coupled with $300 billion for border and defense spending. It would also raise the federal debt ceiling by $4 trillion. …Jacob Adams -
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EXCLUSIVE: Conservative Groups Urge Congress to ‘Avoid Fake Spending Cut Gimmicks’
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—A coalition of conservative organizations, led by a think tank founded by former Vice President Mike Pence, is warning Congress against using “gimmicks” to cut spending. The coalition, led by Advancing American Freedom, praises Congress’ efforts to cut spending, but urges it to make cuts that will last. “We stand ready to work…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell