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Not Just the Ayatollah—How Operation Epic Fury Is Remaking Geopolitics
President Donald Trump’s military response to Iran’s decades-long war against the United States has already reaped massive dividends in its first week. On America’s 250th anniversary, Trump isn’t just reshaping the Middle East—he’s reshaping the global balance of power and strengthening the United States’ position. “Operation Epic Fury” has already yielded three massive victories in…Tyler O’Neil -
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Is the Iran Operation ‘America First’?
The United States has hit hundreds of targets in Iran since the launch of Operation Epic Fury on Feb. 28, and President Donald Trump says he will not accept anything less than “unconditional surrender” from Iran. While recent polling shows significant support for the operation, some Americans fear another “forever war” in the Middle East….Virginia Allen -
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Victor Davis Hanson: Newsom’s Rocky Month Shows the Risks of Running on Style Over Substance
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. Gavin Newsom, the governor of our state here in California, and the presumptive front-runner in the…Victor Davis Hanson -
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TRUMP: Defense Manufacturers Will ‘Quadruple Production’
President Donald Trump says U.S. defense manufacturing companies have agreed to “quadruple production” of “‘Exquisite Class’ Weaponry” amid the ongoing conflict with Iran. “We just concluded a very good meeting with the largest U.S. Defense Manufacturing Companies where we discussed Production and Production Schedules. They have agreed to quadruple Production of the ‘Exquisite Class’ Weaponry…Virginia Allen -
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Iran War Increases Oil Prices, But Conservatives Trust Trump’s Plan for ‘Record Lows’
Global oil prices are on the rise in response to Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. military’s large-scale operation against Iran. While the rising energy prices could harm the American economy, conservatives are trusting President Donald Trump’s energy record as the president claims he has a plan to bring costs back down to “record lows.” The…Virginia Grace McKinnon -
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Hegseth: Trump Has a ‘Heck of a Say in Who Runs Iran’
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is leading America’s military in another conflict with an oil-rich Middle Eastern state, but told The Daily Signal this is different from the wars of the past and will not distract from other priorities. “The dumb, politically correct wars of the past were the opposite of what we’re doing here,”…George Caldwell -
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When Does Protest Become Crime—or Terrorism?
Last August, two women stalked an Immigration Customs Enforcement agent near Los Angeles and then streamed themselves at his house, yelling to locals that their neighbor was an agent. Last month, they were convicted and face time in federal prison. Ironically, they wore masks and glasses to hide their identity while invading the privacy of…Simon Hankinson -
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SC Lawmakers Seem to Be Allergic to Educational Opportunity
Why do South Carolina lawmakers want to make it more difficult for families to educate their children? Lawmakers are misinterpreting the very law they approved just last year that creates more learning opportunities, and now the state is on the brink of becoming one of the least family-friendly locales in the southeast. Fortunately, other state…Jonathan Butcher -
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Gonzales’ Scandal Leads to House Push Against Sexual Harassment
House lawmakers push anti-sexual harassment efforts as a representative announced Thursday that he will finish out his term but “not seek re-election” after he faced widespread scrutiny for an affair with his staffer. That affair ultimately resulted in her suicide. “I have decided not to seek re-election while serving out the rest of this Congress…Pedro Rodriguez -
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EXCLUSIVE: Nancy Mace Claims Ethics Investigation Is ‘Retribution’ for Clinton-Epstein Deposition
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—In exclusive comments to The Daily Signal, a conservative firebrand claimed she has been targeted by the House Committee on Ethics after she deposed former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton over their ties to deceased sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. “It [the committee’s announcement] came out an…Pedro Rodriguez -
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How Blue States Are Trying to Shut Down Trump’s Tariff Workaround
Two dozen states are suing to stop President Donald Trump’s new legal justification for tariffs, two weeks after the Supreme Court ruled that Trump could not use an emergency law to impose the tariffs. The mostly Democrat-led states are suing in the U.S. Court of International Trade, and Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield is the…Fred Lucas -
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‘GOOD RIDDANCE’: Michigan Democrat Party Celebrates as State Rep Leaves to Put God First
A Michigan Democrat state representative has announced she won’t run for reelection because her Christian faith is incompatible with remaining in her party, particularly considering its stances on social issues. “For me, it is impossible to be a faithful follower of Jesus Christ while remaining a member of the Democratic Party as it exists today….Tyler O’Neil -
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Ohio Dem Blasts State’s Voting System
Comments about “voter suppression” are surfacing to haunt Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, ahead of the midterm elections. Landsman used a discussion about his plan for “The Great American Comeback” to lash out against the Buckeye State, claiming it’s “ground zero for voter suppression.” The comment came from when the congressman was taking questions at The…Rebecca Downs -
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Stephen Miller: ‘America First’ Means US Will Be ‘Most Unquestioned, Unmatched Power’
White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller surprised many in the MAGA movement with his definition of President Donald Trump’s motto, “America First.” “No, ‘America First’ means America will be the greatest, most unquestioned, unmatched power in the world, and it means we will defend American lives, and yes, we will avenge American blood,”…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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Trump Demands Iran’s ‘Unconditional Surrender’
President Donald Trump has demanded Iran’s “unconditional surrender” to the United States. “There will be no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER! After that, and the selection of a GREAT & ACCEPTABLE Leader(s), we, and many of our wonderful and very brave allies and partners, will work tirelessly to bring Iran back from the brink…Virginia Allen -
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Iran’s Best Chance Is the Anti-Trump Resistance
The United States is winning. Anyone telling you otherwise is either mistaken—or rooting for a different outcome. That may sound blunt. But it happens to be true. The Iranian regime’s best remaining strategy is not military. It is political. Tehran is not counting on its air defenses, which are being shredded. It is not counting…Ben Shapiro -
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Wisdom From Michelangelo on His Birthday
A culture that neglects the beautiful is a culture that will quickly become disenfranchised with the true and the good. Michelangelo was born on March 6, 1475. He was a sculptor, painter, poet, and architect who radically impacted his time period and the generations to follow. He is best-known for his paintings in the Sistine…Thomas Griffin -
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Why Trump Is Turning Up the Heat on the Senate
Republican politicians and conservative leaders are turning up the pressure on Senate GOP leadership to pass the SAVE America Act to strengthen election integrity. President Donald Trump posted Thursday on Truth Social, imploring senators to move quickly on the measure. “The Republicans MUST DO, with PASSION, and at the expense of everything else, THE SAVE AMERICA ACT,” Trump wrote. “And not the watered down version. This is a Country Defining fight for the Soul of our Nation!” …Reagan Campbell -
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DHS Officials React to Trump’s Replacing Noem
Three Department of Homeland Security officials expressed optimism after President Donald Trump announced he is appointing Sen. Markwayne Mullin to lead the agency while reassigning Kristi Noem to a new position. “I think there was kind of a sense of relief, and I think optimism,” an agency official told The Daily Signal. “I mean, I think…Virginia Allen -
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Little-Known Agency That Funded CRT and DEI Under Biden Now Celebrates America Under Trump
Under President Joe Biden, the federal government spent millions pushing what critics call a negative narrative about America in the museums meant to celebrate and commemorate the country’s history. Now, the Trump administration has reversed course, using the same agency to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. The Institute of Museum and Library Services now supports “Freedom…Tyler O’Neil