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Putin Recognizes Independence of 2 Separatist-Controlled Areas of Ukraine
The Kremlin announced Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin will recognize the independence of two territories in eastern Ukraine that are under the control of Russian-backed separatists, The New York Times reported. Putin told French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz of his decision in phone calls Monday, the Times reported. “The president of… -
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Ford’s Theatre, Park Service Push Story of ‘Complex,’ ‘Fallible’ Lincoln
President Abraham Lincoln not only was a “fallible, complex human being, whose legacy continues to evolve,” he also used “racist” language, Ford’s Theatre staffers say in internal emails obtained by The Daily Signal. Their views came as Ford’s Theatre in Washington, where the16th president was assassinated in 1865, launched a social media program emphasizing the… -
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How April 1945 Proved to Be ‘Hinge of History’
A single month determined the course of the 20th century. That’s what historian Craig Shirley writes about in his newest book, “April 1945: The Hinge of History.” It’s Shirley’s follow-up to “December 1941,” in which the author and political consultant recounted stories from the lives of leaders and everyday Americans during the attack on Pearl… -
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What Is National Conservatism?
A new group of thinkers and activists calling themselves national conservatives believe American politics and policy questions increasingly invite a national approach. They seek to combat the left’s attempt to bury our constitutional order and replace it with a matrix of identity politics, vast social spending, and other objectives. Chris DeMuth, a leader of the… -
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Russian Nuclear Exercise a Reminder That Nuclear Deterrence Isn’t Relic of Past
Moscow announced Friday it would begin massive nuclear drills over the weekend that will entail practice launches of its intercontinental ballistic missiles and cruise missiles. While it’s not out of the ordinary for a nuclear power to rehearse its nuclear forces, this is no ordinary exercise. It comes at a time when Russia has more… -
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3 Ways to Restore US Economy to Pre-Pandemic Highs
Less than three years ago, Americans were living in one of the best economic times in our nation’s history, certainly the best in the 21st century. Fast-forward just three short years, and according to The Heritage Foundation’s annual Index of Economic Freedom, the United States has fallen from 12th in the world in economic freedom… -
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California Suppressing Evidence That ‘Would Exculpate’ David Daleiden, Attorneys Say
California is limiting undercover journalist and pro-life activist David Daleiden from conducting his legal defense by requesting that certain evidence be excluded from his upcoming trial, Daleiden’s lawyers argued in court documents filed Friday. Daleiden posed as a fetal tissue procurer and secretly recorded and published videos in 2013 and 2014 of Planned Parenthood employees… -
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‘Mainstream’ Media Hides Hillary’s Hackers
Imagine that a well-respected federal prosecutor’s courtroom filing revealed the following: Sen. John McCain’s 2008 presidential campaign paid a pro-GOP law firm to hire technical experts to hack Democratic opponent Barack Obama’s computer servers at his home, office, and campaign headquarters. They sought evidence that Obama was born in Kenya and thus, disqualified for the presidency…. -
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Biden Education Department to Cancel $415M in Student Loan Debt for 16,000 Borrowers
The Biden administration will cancel $415 million in student debt for nearly 16,000 borrowers who claim they were misled by for-profit colleges. The loans for almost 16,000 former students will be canceled under a legal provision, called the "borrower defense to repayment," which allows students to have their debts erased if they prove a for-profit… -
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4 Reasons Why Returning to Iran Nuclear Deal Is Bad Idea
Ukraine isn’t the only foreign policy crisis the U.S. is facing. After months of negotiations, the Biden administration may be on the verge of restoring the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (aka the Iran nuclear deal), with no chance of replacing it with a “longer and stronger” deal, as the administration promised. Doing so is… -
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Biden Administration Adds Climate Roadblocks to Future Pipelines, Energy Projects
The Biden administration altered the official federal policy on approving new interstate natural gas facilities and pipelines, requiring a climate consideration. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announced that it will begin to “undertake a robust consideration” of the environmental justice impacts of such fossil fuel projects before granting approval, according to a fact sheet published Thursday. The agency,… -
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It’s Doxxing Day in Canada
In Canada, first the doxxing, then the struggle session. This week, one of the most popular small-donor fundraising sites for the Canadian truckers protesting the COVID-19 vaccine mandates, GiveSendGo, was hacked. The names of donors were shared with the public. We know about this mostly because erstwhile news organizations, such as Reuters, have showered attention… -
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Revisionist Media ‘Explainer’ Articles Insist Nobody ‘Spied’ on Trump
There’s a second wave of media reaction to John Durham’s latest filing on the origins of the Trump-Russia investigation. The first wave was silence, hoping somehow the whole story would vanish. Now, the second wave is “Explainers,” which attempt to hem and haw defensively through the whole business. The Associated Press “Explainer” was headlined “How… -
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YouTube Censors Mom Fighting School Mask Mandates
Once again, Big Tech is deciding which voices can speak out and which ones can’t. The latest victim is a mom of four from Virginia whose interview with The Daily Signal was removed Thursday by YouTube. Merianne Jensen went viral earlier this month when she made a passionate speech about COVID-19 mask mandates affecting kids at school. Jensen was addressing the… -
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Virginia Schools ‘Not Going to Be Able’ to Keep Mask Mandates, Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears Says
Virginia’s new law banning mask mandates in schools isn’t optional, Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears says. Schools are “not going to be able” to require students to continue wearing masks, Sears said during an interview Thursday with “The Daily Signal Podcast.” Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed a bill Wednesday that, as of March 1, will prohibit… -
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How an Elder Millennial Remembers PJ O’Rourke
The passing of P.J. O’Rourke caught many of his longtime readers by surprise. At 74, he kept his battle with lung cancer completely private—so private, in fact, that for many hours after the news of his death first began to filter out on social media, many people questioned if it was actually true. After a… -
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Natural Immunity Denialism Responsible for Needless COVID-19 Discrimination, Job Losses
In a superb opinion piece in The Hill on Feb. 3, Drs. Jeffrey Klausner and Noah Kojima lauded the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for finally recognizing that naturally acquired immunity to COVID-19 is superior to that induced through vaccination. That was the undeniable conclusion of a study conducted in California and New York. … -
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‘We Were Absolutely Right’: Rep. Jim Banks Says Leaning Into Culture Wars Has Been Highly Effective for GOP
Republicans have shied away from culture issues for far too long, says Republican Indiana Rep. Jim Banks, allowing “the left to drag our culture in an anti-American direction.” “Our party leaders for too long preached that we shouldn't be involved in cultural fights,” he said in a Thursday phone interview with The Daily Signal. “I can… -
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FBI’s Failure to Solve Wave of Bomb Threats at Historically Black Colleges
On Jan. 5, at least eight historically black colleges and universities received bomb threats, causing the campuses to issue lockdowns and cancel classes. HBCUs have continued to receive bomb threats over the past month, especially as Black History Month kicks off, actively disrupting the learning environments at these educational institutions. However, the FBI and police… -
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Big Board, DC Restaurant Closed by City Over Vaccine Mandate, Fights to Reopen
Eric Flannery, co-owner of The Big Board restaurant in Washington, D.C., is threatening to sue the city government for forcing his restaurant to close two weeks ago. The Big Board also had its liquor license revoked on Jan. 28 for repeated noncompliance with the city’s now-rescinded vaccine mandate requirements for restaurants. A few days later,…