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Oversight Committee Calls Walz to Testify on Suspected Minnesota Fraud
THE CENTER SQUARE—The U.S. House Oversight Committee called on Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to testify regarding alleged fraud throughout the state. Oversight Committee Chair Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., called on Walz and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison to testify at a hearing scheduled for Feb. 10. “American taxpayers demand and deserve accountability for the…Andrew Rice -
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Daily Signal Welcomes Entrepreneur Elaine Culotti as California Columnist
Entrepreneur and reality TV personality Elaine Culotti is joining The Daily Signal as a California columnist, bringing her business expertise and unique perspective on the Golden State to our growing audience. Culotti, who starred in the Discovery+ reality series “Undercover Billionaire,” is a successful California real estate developer, interior designer, and farm-to-table farmer who founded…Robert B. Bluey -
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Mamdani Takes Over New York, Property Owners Take Cover
New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is set to move into public housing, New York City’s Gracie Mansion Thursday, when he assumes power on New Year’s Day. This is good for him and his wife, Rama Duwaji, as he is about to make owning private property in the Big Apple a riskier proposition. Mamdani’s flagship housing policy has been to completely…Mike Gonzalez -
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7 Significant Legal Matters From 2025 That’ll Have Impacts Far Beyond the New Year
The year has been jam-packed with consequential legal rulings likely to have long-lasting impact on matters such as parental rights and religious liberty. The Supreme Court—often known for ideological divisions—reached unanimous rulings on two contentious issues. On other fronts, personal legal cases against President Donald Trump have fallen away, even amid skyrocketing litigation challenging his…Fred Lucas -
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Trump Should Seize This Opportunity to Correct His Unforced Error
I voted for Donald Trump for president three times, and would again, but his social media post about Rob Reiner after the recent killing of the leftist Hollywood actor-director was unpresidential and, to say the least, uncharitable. But it was an unforced error that Trump will have the opportunity next week to make amends for. The…Peter Parisi -
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Why the US Is Worried About China’s Military Drills
On Dec. 29, Washington, D.C., woke up to an array of news stories, but the one meriting greatest attention is China’s surprise military drills around Taiwan. These drills are not merely exercises—they are full dress rehearsals for a blockade and invasion of Taiwan. Deterring such an invasion and larger conflict is in America’s vital national…Brent Sadler -
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Virginia GOP Senate Candidate Withdraws, Explains to Daily Signal Why
Many political viewers in Virginia were gearing up to watch the 2026 U.S. Senate race between state Sen. Bryce Reeves and long-time incumbent Sen. Mark Warner. However, the week began with news that Reeves was pulling out of the race to focus on the health of a loved one. On the plus-side, he will remain…Joe Thomas -
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The West Isn’t Finished, as Long as Assimilation Starts Now
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. Everybody…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Somali Fraud Story Explodes Due to the Democratization of DOGE
Democrats and legacy media really don’t want to keep talking about the Somali fraud scandal anymore, but the American people are stepping right around them. That’s my take as the story about a colossal Somali fraud ring in Minnesota explodes to the point where similar programs in other states are now being rightly looked at with suspicion. What’s…Jarrett Stepman -
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This Republican Leader Is the Loudest in Minnesota Fraud Discussion
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, one of Washington’s top-ranking Republicans, called for the denaturalization and deportation of Somalis in Minnesota who defrauded taxpayers. “I have three words regarding Somalis who have committed fraud against American taxpayers: Send them home,” Emmer, R-Minn., wrote in a fiery statement released Monday night on X. “If they’re here illegally,…George Caldwell -
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Trump DOJ Sues State Giving Illegal Immigrants Massive In-State Tuition Breaks
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit accusing Virginia of unlawfully granting illegal aliens in-state resident discounts on college tuition. The state’s education code classifies illegal immigrants as Virginia residents, qualifying them for reduced in-state tuition costs, the lawsuit claims. This policy, therefore, allows illegal immigrants to access benefits not available to most…Jaryn Crouson -
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EXCLUSIVE: Calls Come for Fraud Investigations Into Ohio Day Cares
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Suspicion of fraud in Minnesota appears to be just the tip of the iceberg. With fraud suspected in Ohio as well, state legislators are on the move. State Rep. Josh Williams, a Republican, is calling for immediate investigations into day care centers, specifically in the Columbus area. On Tuesday, Williams sent…Rebecca Downs -
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New Details Emerge on Venezuela Port Attack
President Donald Trump on Monday confirmed reports of a United States drone attack on a Venezuelan port last week, telling reporters the target was a loading area for drugs. On Monday, CNN reported the Central Intelligence Agency carried out a drone strike on a Venezuelan port earlier in December, the first known U.S. attack inside…George Caldwell -
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Court Halts Termination of Deportation Protections for South Sudanese Nationals
REUTERS—A federal judge on Tuesday blocked plans by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to end temporary protections from deportation that had been granted to hundreds of South Sudanese nationals living in the United States. U.S. District Judge Angel Kelley in Boston granted an emergency request by several South Sudanese nationals and an immigrant rights group to prevent the…Nate Raymond -
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What Spanberger Vetoes in 2026 Will Tell Us a Lot About 2028
Shortly after the 2025 election victories of Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey and Abigail Spanberger in Virginia, Douglas MacKinnon penned an op-ed for The Hill titled “Forget Crockett and AOC: Spanberger, Sherrill are Democrats’ faces for 2028.” Now I’m beginning to hear from Richmond insiders that the bellwether will be if the governor’s veto pen gets a break this summer or not. Over…Joe Thomas -
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Harvard Says Yes to Discrimination, No to Western Civ
At Harvard University today, professors who teach Western history are history. James Hankins, a specialist in Renaissance thought, was one of the last holdouts. Now Hankins, who has just published a hefty book that teaches what Harvard doesn’t—“The Golden Thread: A History of the Western Tradition. Vol. 1”—has decamped for the University of Florida’s Hamilton School of…Daniel McCarthy -
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8 Political Winners and Losers of 2025
To call 2025 a tumultuous year would be an understatement. It already feels like January was about five years ago, and I expect the rest of President Donald Trump’s second term will move at a similarly breakneck pace. That said, it helps to take a breather and reflect on what actually happened and what it…Tyler O’Neil -
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Cardinal John Joseph O’Connor: Born to Serve
Cardinal John Joseph O’Connor’s vocation to serve the spiritual needs of God’s children—in war and in peace, in life and in death—has left a legacy that transcends the bounds of today’s narrow, irreligious politics. Born to Serve John Joseph O’Connor was born in 1920 in the great American city of Philadelphia to an Irish Catholic…Jacob Adams -
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Making New Year’s Resolutions That Matter
Somewhere between 30%-50% of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, reports from last year show. A study from YouGov revealed some of the more common resolutions made and whether people think they’ll keep their resolutions. More than a quarter of participants chose “saving more money,” while the second most popular resolution was “improving physical health.” However,…Thomas Griffin -
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Why Would California Bureaucrats Want to Blow Up Dams and Take Water From 600K? Victor Davis Hanson Explains
In this episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler discuss how California bureaucrats and environmental lawyers are threatening to blow up dams and deny water to 600,000 residents, “a symbolic act to punish civilization and hurt people.” Editor’s note: This content was recorded by Victor Davis Hanson…Victor Davis Hanson