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12 Senate Democrats Join Republicans to Pass Laken Riley Act
An amended version of the Laken Riley Act passed through the Senate Monday night with bipartisan support in a vote of 64 to 35. “We are a proud nation of immigrants. We are also a nation of laws, and the lawlessness ends today,” Alabama Republican Sen. Katie Britt, who led the reintroduction of the Laken…Virginia Allen -
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The Absurd Outrage Directed at Trump
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. It’s Monday, Inauguration Day. It’s also Martin Luther King Day, and the two dates coincided this year. And Donald Trump has just finished his inaugural…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Trump Executive Orders Cover Border, DOGE, TikTok, Free Speech
Fresh off his inaugural speech at the Capitol, President Donald Trump signed a slew of executive orders, which included establishing the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, preventing censorship, and unleashing American energy production. At Capital One Arena in Washington, Trump signed the orders from a seemingly small wooden desk, with the presidential seal, and…Fred Lucas -
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What Democrats, Corporate Media Said About Potential Preemptive Pardons from Trump Four Years Ago
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Democrats and corporate media figures were highly critical about pardons being issued preemptively prior to the end of President Donald Trump’s first term. Former President Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons to Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Army Gen. Mark Milley, members of the Jan. 6 House Select Committee, and members of his family on the last day…Harold Hutchison -
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End of an Error: An Epitaph to a Failed Presidency
“Free at last. Free at last. Thank God Almighty, we are free at last.”—the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Aug. 28, 1963 “Our long national nightmare is over.”—President Gerald Ford, Aug. 9, 1974 I’m not sure which of those two historical quotes better captures the moment Monday as America marks the end of an era—I…Peter Parisi -
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DANCING IN THE STREET: Trump Backers Celebrate ‘Awesome, Amazing’ Inauguration
Supporters of Donald Trump were jubilant in the streets of Washington, D.C., on Monday after the swearing-in of the 47th president of the United States, joining impromptu dance parties and greeting fellow supporters from across the country. Near the Capital One Arena in downtown Washington where an inaugural parade was to take place, dozens of…George Caldwell -
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How Biden’s Administration Became a National Nightmare and What Trump Has to Do to Stop It From Happening Again
The long nightmare of President Joe Biden’s devastating four years in office is finally over, but the work is just beginning. In order to achieve real change, the incoming administration needs to understand just how rotten things in Washington, D.C., have become. What made Biden’s presidency a nightmare? After all, didn’t Good Old Joe from…Tyler O’Neil -
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‘Liberation Day’: 8 Takeaways From Trump’s Second Inaugural Address
Delivering his second inaugural address indoors because of the frigid weather conditions in Washington, President Donald Trump vowed Monday to restore integrity and efficiency to government. Having won in November not only the popular vote, but also with a decisive Electoral College victory, Trump struck a mostly unifying tone from inside the Capitol, invoking Martin…Fred Lucas -
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This Anti-Hegseth Lie Isn’t Even Skin-Deep
As the debate rages over Pete Hegseth’s nomination to become President Donald Trump’s secretary of defense, the former soldier and broadcaster’s critics still claim that he is a closet white nationalist. Hegseth’s foes get jumpy over a tattoo on his chest. The Jerusalem Cross that Hegseth’s jackets and ties cover is, indeed, a Christian symbol—just like every…Deroy Murdock -
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5 Things Pete Hegseth Could Do If He Is Confirmed
Senate confirmation hearings are set to officially begin this week for Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth. No doubt, the media and some members of the Senate will try to use this opportunity to criticize Hegseth’s personal history and lack of Pentagon experience, but this is a mistake. Indeed, if the chaos…Wilson Beaver -
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Trump to Mandate Government Recognizing 2 Sexes, Male and Female
President Donald Trump will sign a Day One executive order mandating that the federal government recognize two sexes, male and female, according to incoming White House officials. Trump will also sign an executive order eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. The incoming Trump administration will also not accept the Biden administration’s rewriting of Title IX….Jarrett Stepman -
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Trump to Sign 10 Executive Orders on Border and Immigration
President Donald Trump will make good on his promise to take action to secure the border on Day One of his administration with a slew of executive orders. “President Trump’s executive orders will certainly send a clear message: we are entering a new era of strength and pure grit,” Rep. Mark Harris, R-N.C., told…Virginia Allen -
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Watch Our Live Inauguration Day Coverage
The Daily Signal’s Tony Kinnett will be doing live coverage today from Washington, D.C. Catch his show, which you can watch right here, starting at 10:30 a.m. Eastern and concluding half an hour after the inauguration. Stay tuned to get smart commentary from guests, including Scott Rasmussen and Kurt Schlichter, and watch the inauguration itself.Katrina Trinko -
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‘Pardongate’: Biden’s Pardons of Fauci, Milley, J6 Committee, Family Spark Questions, Outrage
President Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons to family members, as well as Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley, and members of the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, protest. “Baseless and politically motivated investigations wreak havoc on the lives, safety, and financial security of targeted individuals and their families,” Biden announced Monday…Fred Lucas -
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Biden Responsible for Single Greatest Disaster in Foreign Policy in a Century
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. Joe Biden is on his way out of office and as a farewell to all of us, he reviewed the state of affairs abroad to…Victor Davis Hanson -
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A Triumphant Trump Celebrates Victory in Washington
Donald Trump delivered his last rally before the second term of his presidency at Capital One Arena Sunday, promising a historic first 100 days to a crowd of 20,000 supporters who braved snow, sleet and rain to see him in Washington, D.C. With a Kid Rock concert to kick it off, and a Village People…George Caldwell -
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Republicans, It Is Time to Deliver Results
With President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration Monday, Republicans in Congress have a golden opportunity to pass a slate of policies that would improve the lives of everyday Americans. As always, however, Washington is hung up on the details instead of the outcomes, with members currently arguing whether to deliver on the president-elect’s policy mandate with one bill or two bills. The…Kevin Roberts -
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Trump’s Big Agenda for First 100 Days
President Donald Trump will be sworn in Monday with ambitious goals for his first day in office and first 100 days. The major focus will be on securing the border and combating illegal immigration. But restoring the economy, and curbing crime are also high on his agenda, based on his remarks as a candidate before…Fred Lucas -
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Trump Reportedly to Launch Sweeping Deportations Day After Inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to launch his promised large-scale deportation operation the day after he is sworn into office, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. The incoming Trump administration will immediately begin mass deportation efforts in major sanctuary cities across the United States, with Chicago predicted to be first on the…Jason Hopkins -
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President Trump Is a Modern-Day Winston Churchill
As President-elect Donald Trump takes office for a second White House term, his path bears striking resemblance to former Prime Minister Winston Churchill, the British bulldog who triumphed over existential threats in World War II. And like Churchill, Trump, the American lion, is uniquely equipped and battle-tested for his enormous tasks at hand. Most obviously,…Carrie Sheffield