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US Struck Iran Based on Intel on Israel Attack Plans, Officials Say
In a classified briefing Monday on the new military conflict with Iran, top White House Cabinet members told congressional stakeholders that the initial American strikes came in response to reports Israel was planning a strike of its own. The officials suggested concerns over Iran targeting American forces in the region in response to an Israeli…George Caldwell -
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US Embassies in Middle East Targeted by Drones, Mobs
Two Iranian drones struck the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, resulting in a limited fire and minor damage to the building, according to Reuters. No injuries were reported. The strike on the embassy comes as Iran retaliates against Israel and U.S. military and diplomatic facilities in the Middle East after a joint attack by…Virginia Allen -
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EXCLUSIVE: New GOP Bill Looks to ‘Deliver Justice’ for 5-Year-Old Struck by Illegal Alien Truck Driver
A House Republican lawmaker introduced a bill on Wednesday to crack down on states that give illegal immigrants commercial driver’s licenses, or CDLs. The House legislation, spearheaded by Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., is named “Dalilah’s Law” in honor of Dalilah Coleman, the 5-year-old who was nearly killed by an illegal immigrant driving an 18-wheeler who…Pedro Rodriguez -
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Democrats Accused of ‘Abetting Terrorists’ by GOP as DHS Shutdown Continues
Republican lawmakers are demanding Democrats end the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security in the wake of a mass shooting perpetrated by a suspected terrorist in Austin, Texas. In the early hours of Sunday morning, 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne, who investigators believe could be an Islamic terrorist, killed two people and injured 14 others in…Pedro Rodriguez -
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The Rise of Political ‘Aesthetic’ Activism on TikTok
It doesn’t look like a political rally. There are no podiums, no party banners, no policy papers in sight—just trending sounds, pastel filters, and 30-second clips filmed in dorm rooms and bedrooms across America. But on TikTok, politics isn’t debated so much as curated, stylized, and performed. And as millions of young users scroll through algorithm-fed activism, a deeper…Katherine Matt -
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Trump Exposed the Crazy Things Democrats Believe
It shouldn’t have been a difficult decision. During his Tuesday State of the Union address, President Donald Trump issued a challenge to the members of Congress before him. “If you agree with this statement, then stand up and show your support,” he said. “The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens,…Victor Joecks -
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Victor Davis Hanson: The Real Reason Iran Won’t Negotiate
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of a segment from today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words” with Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to Hanson’s own YouTube channel to watch past episodes. This show was filmed prior to the start of Operation Epic Fury. Jack Fowler: Victor, your thoughts if we…Victor Davis Hanson -
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‘WATERSHED MOMENT’: Supreme Court Rules on Gender Secrecy Policies
The Supreme Court Monday vindicated parental rights, upholding an injunction against California’s gender secrecy policy, which mandated that school staff hide a student’s claimed transgender identity from parents unless the student expressly consented to reveal it. “This is a watershed moment for parental rights in America,” Paul Jonna, special counsel at the Thomas More Society,…Tyler O’Neil -
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US Urges Citizens to Immediately Depart Over a Dozen Middle Eastern Countries
REUTERS—The Department of State on Monday called on Americans to immediately depart more than a dozen countries in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, amid U.S-Israeli strikes against Iran. Mora Namdar, the State Department’s assistant secretary for consular affairs, said U.S. citizens should leave using available commercial transportation “due to…Jasper Ward -
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Video Shows Clinton Recounting Epstein Meetings, Comments on Trump
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee released full video of former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s testimonies about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The depositions for each before the bipartisan panel lasted 4.5 hours. Hillary Clinton was deposed last Thursday. Bill Clinton was deposed on Friday, the first time a…Fred Lucas -
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Supreme Court Explains Contours of Sixth Amendment’s Right to Counsel in Villarreal v. Texas
The Sixth Amendment has long guaranteed a criminal defendant the right “to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.” But what does that right entail in practice—particularly when a defendant takes the witness stand in his own defense? And by taking the witness stand, what limitations, if any, exist with respect to his right…Zack Smith -
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Who Is Iran’s Next Leader?
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is dead, and there is no clear successor to take his place. “The supreme leader made sure there was never any sort of heir apparent,” Victoria Coates, former deputy national security adviser to President Donald Trump, explained to The Daily Signal. The Islamic Republic of Iran was established in 1979…Virginia Allen -
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EXCLUSIVE: Alternative Pediatrician Org Urges Doctors to Reject Transgenderism
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—The American College of Pediatricians is launching an initiative to encourage doctors to reject transgender procedures for minors. The American College of Pediatricians, the socially conservative alternative to the American Academy of Pediatrics, launched the “Doctor, Heal Thyself” initiative, which aims to advance biologically grounded pediatric care in response to major…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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United States v. Hemani: SCOTUS to Hear Arguments in Important Second Amendment Case
As the Supreme Court returns to hearing oral arguments this week, it will take up a technical—yet consequential—criminal law case. In United States v. Hemani, the justices will consider whether 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(3), which bars anyone “who is an unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance” from “possess[ing] … any firearm or…Zack Smith -
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‘YOUR DAY WILL COME’: Democrat Vows Retribution Against ICE While Sponsoring Bill to Block Agents From Getting Jobs
The White House has joined with the top Republican in the Colorado House of Representatives in condemning bills seeking to prevent any Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent from joining state and local police, and to make ICE agents liable for alleged violations of constitutional rights. “ICE officers are facing a 1300% increase in assaults because…Tyler O’Neil -
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US Will Take Action to Mitigate Oil Price Spike for Americans, Rubio Says
REUTERS—The United States will take action to mitigate rising energy prices due to a spike in the price of oil caused by the Iran conflict, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday. Speaking to reporters on Capitol Hill, Rubio said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Energy Secretary Chris Wright would announce the plans on Tuesday. “Starting tomorrow,…Jasper Ward -
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US Tariff Lawsuits Returned to Trade Court to Determine Next Steps
REUTERS—A U.S. appeals court on Monday returned the lawsuits that led to most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs being struck down to the U.S. Court of International Trade, which could determine the process for refunding more than $130 billion to importers. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a one-page order granting the…Tom Hals -
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War Powers Showdown: House and Senate Vote on Operation Epic Fury
Both the House and Senate have lined up votes on war powers resolutions in response to President Donald Trump’s announcement of Operation Epic Fury against Iran. Each chamber has its own resolutions. Prior to Trump’s decision to strike Iran, the previously introduced resolutions were heading toward a vote. But the ongoing operation against Iran has…Virginia Grace McKinnon -
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Trump Clarifies Objectives in Iran Operation
President Donald Trump clarified that his objectives in Iran are to destroy the country’s missile capabilities, “annihilate” its navy, prevent the regime from developing nuclear weapons, and stop its arming of terrorist groups around the world. “We have the strongest and most powerful, by far, military in the world, and we will easily prevail,” Trump…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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‘FIND THE COURAGE’: Roy Calls on Congress to Pass Immigration Moratorium After Austin Shooting
In the wake of a shooting in Austin, Texas, by a man investigators believe could be an Islamic terrorist, House Republicans have renewed efforts to pass a bill that would pause all federal immigration programs. Early Sunday morning, 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne allegedly opened fire at an Austin area bar while wearing a hoodie that read…Pedro Rodriguez