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Victor Davis Hanson: The Decline of Religiosity Is More Worrisome Than the Rise of Artificial Intelligence
In this episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler continue their Sour 16 competition with growing irreligiosity squaring off against artificial intelligence. Which does Hanson feel is more worrisome? This content was recorded prior to Hanson’s major surgery on Dec. 30. Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of a segment from today’s edition…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Will Republicans Allow Taxpayer-Funded Abortion?
Most House Republicans appear to uphold the party’s longstanding principle against allocating taxpayer funds for abortion, despite President Trump’s call for them to be “flexible” on it. “We’re not going to authorize taxpayer funding for abortion. I mean, It’s been a consistent policy,” House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., who spoke at the March For Life…George Caldwell -
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Minnesota Democrats’ Dangerous Neo-Confederate Rhetoric
Americans tend to forget that the Civil War didn’t start overnight. The Confederate South’s desire to nullify federal law sparked multiple crises before Abraham Lincoln’s election, and we’re seeing a similar movement crystalize among Democrats today. The neo-Confederate opposition to immigration law seemed to reach a fever pitch Wednesday, when Minnesota Democrat Gov. Tim Walz…Tyler O’Neil -
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Tim Walz Issues Extraordinary Warning to Trump After ICE-Involved Shooting
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said that he would potentially deploy the Minnesota National Guard to protect the people of his state from “rogue” federal agents, following the shooting of a woman in Minneapolis by federal law enforcement. Walz held a press conference on Wednesday after news broke that an Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agent shot…Jarrett Stepman -
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House Oversight Committee Votes to Subpoena Donor Behind Leftist Network Protesting Trump on Venezuela
As a leftist network of nonprofits organized protests against President Donald Trump’s extradition of Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna urged a House committee Wednesday to subpoena a major donor behind the network, and the committee voted to issue the subpoena. Luna, a Florida Republican, moved to subpoena Neville Roy Singham, who earned…Tyler O’Neil -
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Looking Ahead, 2026 Could Be America’s Next Economic Boom
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. This content was recorded by Victor Davis Hanson prior to his Dec. 30 medical operation. Hello, this is Victor Davis Hanson for The Daily Signal. Have…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Antifa Bombed His Office for Being Christian and Conservative
The following is a preview of Daily Signal Politics Editor Bradley Devlin’s interview with Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall on “The Signal Sitdown.” Marshall is a Republican candidate in the Alabama Senate race. Nothing in this interview should be construed as an endorsement of Marshall and his campaign. The Daily Signal is a 501(c)(3) and…Bradley Devlin -
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On Venezuela, Partisan Battle Lines Are Drawn
Members of Congress are drawing partisan battle lines on the issue of intervention in Venezuela, just days after the capture and extradition of the now-ousted President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. On Tuesday, the White House’s cabinet members briefed leaders of the House and Senate on the administration’s goals in Venezuela and provided…George Caldwell -
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Four Takeaways as Congress Investigates Walz, Minnesota Fraud
Congress probed the matter of what Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz knew about the $9 billion fraud scandal in his state at a hearing on Wednesday. Several Minnesota state lawmakers, who have investigated fraud in the state for the past year, testified at a hearing of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee about what they…Fred Lucas -
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Secretary Kennedy Announces ‘Most Significant Reset’ to Food Pyramid
The Trump administration announced revised dietary guidelines for Americans on Wednesday, calling it “the most significant reset of federal nutrition policy in history.” The White House released the Dietary Guidelines for Americans for 2025–2030, which includes changes to the food pyramid that prioritize high-quality protein, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables and whole grains. The guidelines urge…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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Venezuela’s Warning to Californians: Never Take Elections for Granted
While Congress argues over whether the Trump administration “overreached” by capturing Venezuela’s dictator Nicolás Maduro, it’s important to remember Venezuela was “not a free and open society” for the past two decades. Daily Signal California Commentator Elaine Culotti sits down on today’s episode to break apart these claims, reminding us how blessed we are as…Elaine Culotti -
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One Dead After ICE-Involved Shooting in Minneapolis
A woman is dead following a shooting involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minneapolis on Wednesday. ICE agents were conducting operations in Minneapolis when rioters attempted to block their path, according to the local news outlet FOX 9. The woman was driving her vehicle when she was shot and subsequently crashed, according to witness reports and…Virginia Allen -
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Somalia’s UN Ambassador Associated With Fraud-Connected Ohio Health Company, HHS Confirms
Abukar Dahir Osman, Somalia’s permanent ambassador to the United Nations and current president of the U.N. Security Council, has a role in a Cincinnati health care company which faced federal scrutiny over a Medicaid fraud conviction, HHS confirmed Monday. “I can confirm public speculation that Ambassador Abukar Dahir Osman, Permanent Representative of Somalia to the UN and President of the Security Council, is in fact associated…Tyler O’Neil -
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Vivek Ramaswamy Has Selected His Running Mate
Ohio’s Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy selected Senate President Rob McColley as his pick for lieutenant governor in this year’s election, prompting approval from a number of state Republican and conservative leaders. Henry Gomez with NBC News first confirmed the pick on Tuesday night. He also referenced a Monday night column from McColley published in…Rebecca Downs -
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EXCLUSIVE: Conservative Lawmakers Unveil Blueprint to Balance Budget, Execute Trump Agenda
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—The Republican Study Committee released a comprehensive blueprint Wednesday for how the 189-member conservative caucus plans to enact President Donald Trump’s agenda while balancing the federal budget within 10 years. “It is our fiscal responsibility to not only deliver a balanced budget, but get the federal government out of the way…Robert B. Bluey -
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Pro-Life Leaders Push Back on Trump’s Advice to Be ‘Flexible’ on Abortion Funding
The pro-life movement is rejecting President Donald Trump’s admonition to be “a little bit flexible” on the Hyde Amendment, a policy which prohibits taxpayer-funded abortion. “You’ve got to be a little bit flexible on Hyde,” Trump told House Republicans at their Members Retreat Tuesday. The Hyde Amendment is federal policy, and Congress has enacted it…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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Venezuela Can Be a Model for Concluding Temporary Immigration in the US
The U.S. arrest and removal of Socialist Narco-dictator Nicolas Maduro from Venezuela opens the door for several positive outcomes for the U.S., Americans, Venezuela, and our western hemisphere. Assuming new, democratic leadership emerges in Venezuela and any remnants of Maduro’s regime are shut out of power, U.S. national interests will be enhanced by fewer drugs—including…Lora Ries -
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Trump Admin Warns Mamdani Against Anti-White Discrimination
The Department of Justice notified New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani that anti-white discrimination would not be tolerated, following publication of past controversial statements by his top housing aide. Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon announced Tuesday that she was putting New York officials “on notice” about attempts to racially discriminate or deprive citizens…Jarrett Stepman -
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How the US Military Demonstrates It’s Tactically Flawless
From the botched Afghanistan withdrawal to plummeting recruitment levels, the reputation of the U.S. military suffered greatly in recent years, leading many—including our adversaries—to believe that its capabilities were dramatically and irreversible dulled. This led to a renewed wave of global insecurity with war breaking out in Europe and the Middle East, as dictators launched…Robert Peters -
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‘Wonderful Inspiration’: Adopted Son of Ronald Reagan Dies at 80
Michael Reagan, a conservative commentator and the eldest son of President Ronald Reagan, died Sunday in Los Angeles of cancer at age 80. “Michael was and will always remain a beloved husband, father, and grandpa,” read a statement from his family. “Our hearts are deeply broken as we grieve the loss of a man who…Tyler O’Neil