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Senate Passes Bipartisan Housing Package as SAVE Act Pressure Builds
The Senate voted to pass a massive housing legislation package on Thursday, even as the White House has called for the SAVE America Act to be a top legislative priority. Passing with rare bipartisan support, the package of housing bills aims to lower housing costs and codify multiple of President Donald Trump’s executive orders. “This bill offers real solutions that… -
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No Other News Network Can Catch Fox News Right Now
From the first days of 2026, Americans have witnessed some of the most consequential moments of Donald Trump’s presidency. Venezuela, Minnesota, tariffs, artificial intelligence, and Iran have shaped the news over the past 10 weeks. Breaking news events put media outlets to the test and, if done well, have the potential to drive massive audience… -
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Suspect Dead in Detroit-Area Synagogue Shooting, No Other Casualties Reported
The suspect in a vehicle that rammed into a Detroit-area synagogue was shot dead, according to a law enforcement official, with no other casualties from the incident immediately reported. Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard told reporters around 2:30 p.m. EDT that a vehicle had breached the doors of the Temple Israel synagogue and driven down a hallway, hitting one… -
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Deportation Showdown Escalates After Court Halts Trump Policy
An appeals court will allow the Trump administration to continue removing illegal immigrants to “third countries,” or locations other than their country of origin, for now. The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a ruling by Joe Biden-appointed U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy in Massachusetts. The appeals court gave near-term relief to the Trump… -
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Mace Leads American Rescue Effort in Israel Amid Iran War
South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace led a rescue flight for Americans stranded in Israel on Wednesday in the midst of the escalating tensions in Iran. Mace, a Republican, announced on social media that she traveled to Israel after having learned that a South Carolina family was “stranded in a war zone getting hit with missiles… -
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Republicans Work on Megabill Game Plan
As House Republicans wrapped up their three-day retreat in Florida, leaders said they are focused on passing another party-line megabill. “As we advance a strong America First agenda, there is real momentum for Reconciliation 2.0. We had productive conversations with our committee chairs about policies that could move forward,” House Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain… -
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Trump Says High Oil Prices Will Make US ‘a Lot of Money’
President Donald Trump believes the increase in oil prices will actually benefit the United States, he said in a Thursday morning Truth Social post. “The United States is the largest Oil Producer in the World, by far, so when oil prices go up, we make a lot of money,” Trump said. He did not specify… -
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US Sues California Over Zero-Emission Vehicle, Greenhouse Gas Rules
REUTERS—The Trump administration on Thursday sued the state of California, claiming the state’s zero-emission vehicle and tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions rules are illegal and preempted by federal law. The Transportation Department sued the California Air Resources Board in U.S. District Court in California over vehicle rules that remain in place after President Donald Trump signed legislation last year… -
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Iran’s New Supreme Leader Issues First Statement
Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has issued his first public statement, warning Iran will seek “revenge” following the joint U.S. and Israeli attacks on the regime. Khamenei has not been seen in public since the Feb. 28 attack that killed his father and reportedly left him injured. In a written address Thursday that was broadcast… -
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‘RIPPING US OFF’: Tim Burchett Blames Oil Companies’ ‘Greed’ for Higher Prices
A House Republican appeared to take a page out of Democrats’ playbook, blaming the “greed” of oil companies for increased oil prices, even as an oil trade association attributed the spike to the conflict in Iran. “Just fueled up the dually with diesel yesterday, I decided to do that instead of sending my daughter to… -
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GOP Senator Fights for Life on Capitol Hill
Sen. Josh Hawley introduced new legislation Wednesday calling on Congress to stand up against chemical abortion. Pro-life advocates, spiritual leaders, lawyers, and women who took abortion pills gathered to share their testimonies on Capitol Hill at a press conference introducing the legislation. “We are here today to issue a call to action, to call on the United States Congress to stand up and to… -
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End the Harmful Time Change Ritual
Except for the wise people of Arizona and Hawaii, who have year-round standard time, Americans were once again forced to “spring forward” and lose an hour of sleep on Sunday morning. This practice, known as daylight saving time, gives Americans more time in the evening to enjoy sunlight. This helps owners of golf courses, tennis… -
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Virginia Republican Wins Big Upset After Muslim Democrat Busted for Racist Tweets
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—A Republican won a deep-blue Northern Virginia county-level seat in a major upset Tuesday after revelations that her Democratic opponent made racist social media posts more than 10 years ago. Republican Jeannie LaCroix, 64, won a special election for a Prince William County Board of Supervisors seat, defeating Democrat nominee Muhammed Sufiyan… -
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Trump Touts ‘Unbelievable’ Efforts in Iran and Lowering Drug Prices at Home
President Donald Trump addressed affordability and lowering drug prices while also giving updates on Operation Epic Fury, as he visited a plant in a Cincinnati suburb on Wednesday. The president called the military’s efforts in Iran “unbelievable” and noted they are “way ahead of schedule” in the operation. The United States, as well as “the… -
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Does Iran Still Have a War Strategy?
It has been 12 days since the United States and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran, and President Donald Trump is demanding “unconditional surrender,” but the Iranian regime is “digging in” for a protracted conflict. “The Islamic regime is digging in for a war of attrition,” Gregg Roman, executive director of the Middle East… -
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Polls Show ‘MAGA Split’ on Iran May Be Inflated
Polls show that the divide within the Make America Great Again movement over President Donald Trump’s operation in Iran may be exaggerated. An NBC poll showed that 90% of self-identified “MAGA Republicans” support Operation Epic Fury, with just 5% saying they disagree with the strikes. Seventy-seven percent of Republicans support the operation, while Republicans who… -
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‘Largest Deportation in History’? Why the GOP Is Divided Over This Immigration Question
Some conservative members of Congress are concerned President Donald Trump is moving away from his promise to carry out the “largest deportation” in U.S. history, while others say they’ve been advocating for such a shift. White House deputy chief of staff James Blair encouraged Republican members this week to focus on the deportation of criminal… -
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Mike DeWine Gives Last State of the State as Ohio’s Governor
On Tuesday, term-limited Gov. Mike DeWine gave his last State of the State address, calling to mind his role as a “servant” to Ohioans. The Republican governor often brought up the well-being of children in his remarks, highlighting efforts to implement the science of reading in schools, banning cellphones in classrooms, and reaching the lowest… -
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The Politicking of Barack Obama
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. I’d like to comment recently on the politicking of Barack Obama. He’s been in the news recently,… -
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Why the Real Fight Over Virginia’s Partisan Map to Reshape Congress May Come After Referendum
An upcoming referendum on whether to allow the Democrat majority in the Virginia Legislature to redraw congressional maps may not be the end of the matter. Voters in the commonwealth on April 21 will consider a state constitutional amendment to temporarily suspend the state’s bipartisan redistricting commission until after the 2030 census, allowing for partisan…