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Why Trump’s HHS Gave Planned Parenthood Tens of Millions in Funding Back
As some pro-lifers expressed outrage over the Trump administration restoring family planning funding to Planned Parenthood, other pro-life voices say there’s more to the move than meets the eye. Politico reported that the American Civil Liberties Union on Monday dropped its lawsuit against the administration after the Department of Health and Human Services quietly released…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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Fox Host Tyrus Slams ‘Professional Protesters’ Targeting ICE: ‘It’s as Manufactured as a Movie’
Daily Signal President and Executive Editor Rob Bluey joined Fox News Radio’s “Brian Kilmeade Show” to discuss his recent reporting on War Secretary Pete Hegseth’s sweeping efforts to overhaul Pentagon operations and comment on the anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement protests across America. Appearing with guest host Tyrus, Bluey detailed his day-long experience Monday traveling with…Daily Signal Staff -
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Trump Envoy Announces Next Phase of Gaza Peace Plan
The second phase of President Donald Trump’s peace plan in Gaza is about to begin. “Today, on behalf of President Trump, we are announcing the launch of Phase Two of the President’s 20-Point Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, moving from ceasefire to demilitarization, technocratic governance, and reconstruction,” Steve Witkoff, U.S. special envoy to the…Virginia Allen -
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Responds to Fraud Concerns
Allegations of government-funded entities defrauding the taxpayer have made it to Ohio where Gov. Mike DeWine, a Republican, is attempting to shore up public confidence in the government’s anti-fraud efforts. DeWine’s efforts, from press conferences to podcast appearances, come on the heels of concerns that child care centers in Columbus could be committing fraud, as…Rebecca Downs -
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What’s Next as House Mulls Contempt Vote Against Both Clintons in Epstein Probe?
The House panel investigating the crimes of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein announced plans to hold former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress for failing to respond to a subpoena. This comes just a day after the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee also announced it would move to hold former President…Fred Lucas -
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Trump Administration Halts Visa Processing for 75 Countries Over ‘Public Charge’ Concerns
The State Department is pausing immigrant visa processing for 75 countries where immigrants are deemed likely to become a “public charge,” a State Department official confirmed to The Daily Signal. President Donald Trump’s State Department has directed consular officers to refuse visas starting Jan. 21, while the agency reassesses screening and vetting procedures, Fox News first reported….Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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‘Ground Zero of a Culture War’: Title IX Showdown Hits SCOTUS
A large crowd gathered outside of the Supreme Court on Tuesday for the Save Women’s Sports rally as Justices heard the opening arguments for two combined cases, from West Virginia and Idaho, that could set a constitutional federal law barring biological men from competing in women’s sports. At the rally, lawmakers rubbed elbows with supporters of women’s sports while other protestors advocated for allowing men to…Virginia Grace McKinnon -
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Jerome Powell Gets His First Subpoena
The Federal Reserve has gone rogue, and perhaps it’s time to shut it down. On Monday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell released a video looking all the world like a hostage video, but it probably was not. In it, he accused the Department of Justice of “threatening to indict” him for lying about his $2.5 billion…Peter St. Onge -
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Victor Davis Hanson Recovering After Lung Cancer Surgery
Daily Signal senior contributor Victor Davis Hanson is recovering from major cancer surgery that removed part of his lung, according to an update provided by his co-host Jack Fowler. “Victor did have surgery two days before Christmas, and it was major surgery,” Fowler said on the latest episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own…Robert B. Bluey -
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‘Why Is It Taking So Long?’ Senate Health Chair Urges Immediate FDA Action on Abortion Pill
The Food and Drug Administration should “immediately” restore in-person dispensing requirements for the abortion pill, Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., told The Daily Signal. The senator cited safety concerns in pressing the administration to act. “You don’t have to have a review to know that if a woman has an ectopic pregnancy, she’s gonna have a…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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Trump’s Argument for Why US ‘Needs’ Greenland
After being relatively quiet on the issue for months, President Donald Trump is once again making bold statements that the United States should control Greenland. The U.S. “needs Greenland for the purpose of National Security,” Trump wrote on Truth Social Wednesday, adding the nation “is vital for the Golden Dome that we are building.” In May, Trump announced plans for…Virginia Allen -
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Congress Erupts Over Fed Chair Investigation
Congress erupted after the Department of Justice announced a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell over the $2.5 billion renovation of the Federal Reserve. Part of the investigation involves previous statements made to the Senate Banking Committee in June, in which Powell was accused of misrepresenting facts regarding government spending on the Federal…Pedro Rodriguez -
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Meta Does It Right With Nuclear Power
Meta did something right, and it deserves recognition and replication. Recently, the American-owned technology company announced a private partnership with three nuclear firms, Vistra, Terra Power, and Oklo, to expand electricity production supporting their own data center needs and generating surplus power to benefit the regional grid. This should happen anywhere data centers are in the discussion….Daniel Turner -
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Renee Good Endangered Her Life and Yours
Americans who remember how an incident in Minneapolis six years ago plunged the whole country into a summer of rioting—then years of elevated criminal violence—should think carefully about where the protests over the death of Renee Good are leading. Like the killing of George Floyd, Good’s tragedy is being exploited for a political purpose, with…Daniel McCarthy -
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Hegseth Declares War on Pentagon Bureaucracy
STARBASE, Texas—War Secretary Pete Hegseth is on a mission. As he tours military installations and visits defense contractors, Hegseth is laser-focused on what it will take to make sweeping changes for America’s military. He recognizes it won’t be easy, but there’s no other choice if America wants to maintain its dominance in our rapidly changing…Robert B. Bluey -
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Bluey and Bannon Reveal How Congress Can Balance the Budget
President of The Daily Signal Rob Bluey called on Republicans in Congress to massively reduce the national deficit, telling host Steve Bannon during a Tuesday appearance on “War Room,” “Think about how much more progress we can make and the economic juice we can give this White House if we were able to also reduce…Bradley Devlin -
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Ambassador Huckabee Predicts a ‘Complete Realignment of the Middle East’
As anti-regime protests in Iran continue for a third week, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee predicts a “complete realignment of the Middle East.” “The potential is here for something of Biblical proportion,” Huckabee told The Daily Signal, adding he has used the very same language when speaking with President Donald Trump. If the Iranian people succeed…Virginia Allen -
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Trump’s ‘Affordability’ Ideas Drive Capitol Hill Talks
President Donald Trump has rapidly presented new economic ideas in recent days, shaping congressional discussions while giving some Republican members pause. One of Trump’s proposals that turned the most heads was his urging credit card companies to cap interest rates. “We will no longer let the American Public be ‘ripped off’ by Credit Card Companies…George Caldwell -
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EXCLUSIVE: GOP Senator Introduces Resolution Praising Trump for Decisive Action in Venezuela
Sen. John Cornyn has introduced a resolution praising President Donald Trump for “taking resolute action” in Venezuela and capturing socialist leader Nicolás Maduro. The Senate “supports President Trump’s decisive military and law enforcement effort under Operation Absolute Resolve to arrest Nicolas Maduro and bring him to justice,” states the resolution by the Republican senator from Texas. Sens….Virginia Allen -
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The Month for Life
On Jan. 23, hundreds of thousands of Americans will gather on the National Mall for the March for Life in Washington, D.C. This rally is for the awareness of the sanctity of all life but pays particular attention to honoring the beauty of unborn life and protecting the right to life for every American. I…Thomas Griffin