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Johnson Refutes Judicial Warrant Claim for Deportation Efforts
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., told reporters on Tuesday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement does not need a judicial warrant to arrest an illegal immigrant who already has an administrative warrant and decides to hide from the law in a private residence. “When ICE goes to execute a warrant, it’s an administrative warrant,…Pedro Rodriguez -
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What Maduro’s Capture Says About a Similar Raid by China on Taiwan
On Jan. 3, the United States launched Operation Absolute Resolve, capturing wanted drug kingpin and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Perhaps in response, on Jan. 15, the Chinese government revealed footage of the People’s Liberation Army conducting a mock decapitation strike training exercise. Such a threat by Beijing should be taken seriously, but how likely is…Brent Sadler -
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Bad Bunny’s Anti-ICE Grammy Rant Raises Red Flags Before the Super Bowl
If you thought Bad Bunny’s anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement Grammy speech was bad, buckle up, because you’re not getting rid of him anytime soon. The Puerto Rican rapper, who took his acceptance speech slot to pontificate on behalf of illegal aliens, will be headlining the Super Bowl halftime show this upcoming Sunday. Will he bring…Elise McCue -
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‘Supreme Court, Here We Come.’ DHS Seeks End to TPS for Haitians.
The Trump administration will ask the Supreme Court to take up its case aimed at ending the protected immigration status of about 350,000 Haitians living in the United States. “Supreme Court, here we come,” Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin wrote on X after a federal judge issued an order Monday night halting the termination of Temporary Protected…Virginia Allen -
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Flashing Red: Why GOP Lost Texas Special Elections
Just how badly did Republicans do in two Texas special elections last weekend? Not as badly as apocalyptic headlines in liberal-leaning outlets would suggest—but badly enough that Republicans nationwide have to learn some searing lessons. Although the GOP lost both races, one was for a U.S. House seat that’s been in Democrats’ hands for decades:…Daniel McCarthy -
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Walz, Ellison Adopt Nullification Playbook Against Federal Law
“What has been is what will be, and what has been done is what will be done, and there is nothing new under the sun,” King Solomon famously observed in the Koheleth (Book of Ecclesiastes). Truer words have never been written. Look no further than the present anarchic tumult in Minnesota. On Jan. 12, Minnesota…Josh Hammer -
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Why Violent Crime Fell 37% in DC
The president’s tough-on-crime policies are to thank for the nation’s capital seeing a dramatic decrease in crime from last year, according to U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro. “When you have a president who makes a decision to focus on crime and then tries to figure out what he can do to effectuate a reduction in crime,”…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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Democrats Who Condemned Lemon’s Arrest Silent on the Invasion of Cities Church
Democrats loudly condemned the arrest of former CNN host Don Lemon on Friday, but they have not condemned the invasion of a Minnesota church in the middle of a service—the incident for which Lemon faces charges. Lemon, now an independent journalist, has claimed that he covered the invasion of Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota,…Tyler O’Neil -
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The Urgent Need for the UK’s Muslim Rape Gang Inquiry and Lessons for the US
The United Kingdom’s grooming gangs scandal, recently cited by Elon Musk, serves as a warning to the United States as the nation deals with issues of sex trafficking and child exploitation due to immigration policies. In 2025, Musk made nearly 200 posts, amplifying abuse allegations and paralleling U.S. concerns about exploitation and community influences. On…Peter McIlvenna -
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Minneapolis ICE Haters Are Not So Into Peace, Love, and Understanding
WARNING: Images in this piece may disturb some readers. The fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis have put major heat on ICE. Investigations will discover whether Good, Pretti, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, or Border Patrol officers acted appropriately, poorly, criminally, and how much for each of these individuals. Meanwhile, those…Deroy Murdock -
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Turning Point USA Announces Lineup for Rival Super Bowl Halftime Show
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Turning Point USA announced the lineup for its “All-American Halftime Show” on Monday to rival Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny’s Sunday Super Bowl performance. Musicians Kid Rock, Brantley Lee, Lee Brice, and Gabby Barrett will perform during TPUSA’s halftime show, which will air on Rumble, Real America’s Voice, and other non-cable television platforms. The…Nicole Silverio -
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Immigration Enforcement Makes America More Affordable
Closing the border is not only about security. Immigration sanity also returns the American dream to its rightful owners … the citizens of the United States. Like any country on earth, we have the right—and obligation—to prioritize the well-being of our citizens. What policies build the strongest, most prosperous American families? In this regard, immigration…Steve Cortes -
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Trump Teases ‘Interesting Things’ From Georgia FBI Raid, as County Prepares Legal Showdown
Georgia’s most populous county will take legal action against the Trump administration over the recent FBI raid looking for data on the 2020 election, County Commissioner Marvin Arrington Jr. said. Arrington announced plans for a motion on social media Monday morning after the FBI raid on the Fulton County Election Hub last week. Arrington said…Fred Lucas -
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Victor Davis Hanson: Why Minnesota Is Becoming America’s New Nullification Crisis
In the months before the April 12, 1861, firing on Fort Sumter, there were lots of sharp divisions in the North about the proper reaction to the first seven Confederate states that had already left the Union. Not all Unionists believed that war was inevitable. Some, in fact, were happy to be done with the…Victor Davis Hanson -
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SEISMIC: A Detransitioner’s $2M Jury Verdict Threatens Child Mutilation Pipeline
A recent jury verdict marks the first tremor in a building earthquake that may sever the transgender child mutilation pipeline, setting the stage for a host of lawsuits that threaten to end the medical establishment’s promotion of “gender-affirming care.” Transgender activists push gender confusion and child mutilation in the name of “civil rights,” but we…Tyler O’Neil -
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The Other Golden Fleet: The Urgent Need for a Strong Merchant Marine
“The President has been clear—we must bring back our American maritime industrial might.” This recent statement by Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan channels President Donald Trump’s strong commitment to a modern naval fleet that can protect America around the globe. While much has been made of the new Trump-class of battleships, any advances…Brent Sadler -
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Johnson’s Shutdown Fight Could Hinge on 2 Republican Votes
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is in the hot seat this week, as he attempts to rally his majority around a Senate-modified spending package and avert a protracted government shutdown. Since Saturday, the federal government’s discretionary spending authority has expired for key agencies. Senate Democrats and Republicans crafted a deal on Friday to fund…George Caldwell -
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Here Are the Latest Developments in Charlie Kirk Murder Case
Setting aside all the conspiracy theories about who shot Charlie Kirk, Tyler Robinson stands accused by the state of Utah of committing that heinous crime. And his case had a flurry of pretrial activity and a rare and interesting motion by the defense that could shake up, or at least delay, the trial. The defense…Cully Stimson -
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EXCLUSIVE: DHS Slams ‘Gross’ ICE Rhetoric at Grammys
The Department of Homeland Security on Monday shot back at criticism of immigration enforcement from celebrity artists at the 2026 Grammy Awards. “It’s gross Hollywood would choose to demonize our law enforcement as they are putting their lives on the line to arrest murderers, pedophiles, rapists, kidnappers, and robbers from our communities,” Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia…Virginia Allen -
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Planned Parenthood Ends Quest to Restore Half-Billion in Taxpayer Funding
In a significant legal win for the Trump administration and the pro-life movement, Planned Parenthood dropped its court case to restore federal funding through Medicaid. Last year, President Donald Trump signed the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” that, among other things, defunded the nation’s largest abortion provider for a full year. The defunding, though temporary, itself…Fred Lucas