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180 Feet Up: The Daring Story Behind the Capitol’s Most Famous Painting
It is an unlikely union. America’s Cincinnatus—George Washington—and America’s Michelangelo—the Italian painter Constantino Brumidi—never met. Washington was born in 1732, a third-generation Virginian. Brumidi was born in Rome in 1805 and emigrated to the United States in 1849, becoming a naturalized citizen soon after. Yet both left indelible marks on the American republic. Washington shaped…Lee Habeeb -
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Facts About George Washington You Might Not Know
On Presidents Day, officially known as Washington’s Birthday, Americans celebrate the life of George Washington. Here are some facts about George Washington that you might not know. The Only Unanimously Elected President To this day, Washington is the only president to receive all the votes from the Electoral College—and he did it twice. Washington won…George Caldwell -
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America at 250: Miracle at Philadelphia
“It appears to me, then, little short of a miracle, that the Delegates from so many different States … should unite in forming a system of national Government…” –George Washington, Letter to the Marquis de Lafayette, February 7, 1788 After the Revolutionary War was settled, many colonists thought their nearly decade-long struggle might be over….Gene Pisasale -
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Ohio Bill Would Protect Parents for Refusing to Go Along With Transgender Ideology
A bill from Republican Ohio state Reps. Josh Williams and Gary Click looks to continue Ohio Republicans’ fight against transgender ideology. The legislation introduced this week, titled the Affirming Families First Act, “is about protecting families from government overreach and ensuring parents are not punished for raising their children consistent with biological reality.” Williams told…Rebecca Downs -
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Court Rules in Critical Virginia Redistricting Fight
REUTERS—The Virginia Supreme Court said on Friday it would allow a Democrat-backed redistricting effort to head to a voter referendum in April. The decision potentially paves the way for the party to flip as many as four Republican seats in the U.S. House of Representatives this fall. A state judge last month blocked the Democrats’ redistricting effort,…Joseph Ax -
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3 Months In: Is Texas Winning the War Against Islamization?
In November, a “WarRoom” clip exposed two Sharia courts in Texas, operating for years and handling hundreds of cases. While legal if both parties agree, Muslim women often face strong pressure to use Sharia courts over county courts. Under strict Sharia, women inherit less, divorce is difficult, and testimony counts for less. Refusal can lead…Peter McIlvenna -
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EXCLUSIVE: Border Patrol Stops Large Human Smuggling Attempt in California
Border Patrol agents in California have arrested 23 individuals in a human smuggling bust, according to Customs and Border Protection. Four of the individuals arrested are believed to be human smugglers, and 19 are Mexican nationals, the agency reported. Border Patrol agents spotted a vehicle on Jan. 31 in the El Centro Sector of the U.S. border with Mexico, which they believed…Virginia Allen -
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Florida Becomes Only the Fourth State to Offer English-Only Driver’s License Exams
Last Friday, Florida began administering English-only driver’s license exams, only the fourth state to do so. English-only driving exams make the roads safer for all drivers, and every other state should follow suit. Recently, the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles office announced that all driver’s license exams will be administered in English only, including…Erin Schniederjan -
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‘That’s a Lie’: Minnesota AG Accused of Enabling Fraud
Sen. Josh Hawley accused Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison of having knowledge of massive welfare fraud in his state, yet enabling the fraud to continue. “I should call you ‘prisoner’ because you ought to be in jail,” Hawley, R-Mo., told Ellison in a heated exchange during a Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing Thursday. Hawley specifically…Virginia Allen -
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Homan Announces Major Update on Minnesota ICE Operation
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in Minneapolis is coming to an end, border czar Tom Homan announced Thursday. Following increased coordination with state and local leaders, “I have proposed, and President [Donald] Trump has concurred, that this surge operation conclude,” Homan said, adding that “a significant drawdown has already been underway this week.” Within…Virginia Allen -
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What the FBI Confirmed About Georgia 2020 Vote Counting Before the Raid
Ahead of the FBI raid at the Fulton County election headquarters, an agent detailed the probe’s focus on “deficiencies or defects” from the Georgia count in the 2020 election. “Fulton County has admitted that it does not have scanned images of all the 528,777 ballots counted during the original count or the 527,925 ballots counted…Fred Lucas -
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Minnesota Insurrection Proves ‘Blue State Model’ Has Failed
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. Hello, this is Victor Davis Hanson for The Daily Signal. I’m trying to make one of my haphazard appearances, depending my energy level, after all these…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Rep. Balderson Discusses Ohio’s Key Role in Energy
While Victor Davis Hanson recovers, his show goes on, and with a connection to Ohio. In the latest episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” co-host Jack Fowler speaks with Rep. Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, on Ohio’s energy boom and the future of America’s energy industry. Fowler explains that Balderson’s role as chairman of…Rebecca Downs -
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Clinton-Appointed Judge Rules on Newsom-Backed Mask Ban for ICE
A federal judge ruled against California’s prohibition on federal law enforcement wearing masks, a mandate aimed at Immigration and Custom Enforcement agents. U.S. District Judge Christina Snyder, appointed by President Bill Clinton, ruled the state law discriminates against federal law enforcement, as it allowed state police to wear masks to conceal their identities while preventing federal law…Fred Lucas -
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Florida Should Reject Expanded Food Disparagement Laws
Florida has earned a reputation for pushing back against failed public health dogma and leading the way to a healthier America. Led by Gov. Ron DeSantis and Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo, the executive branch has taken steps praised by the MAHA community: challenging widespread vaccine mandates, increasing transparency, and advocating patient choice. Now, Florida…Judy Lopez -
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Don’t Cry for The Washington Post, It Helped Destroy Media
In December of 2016, The Washington Post reported that Russian hackers had penetrated the U.S. electricity grid through a Vermont utility company, leaving millions without heat. This was serious stuff. President Barack Obama, the paper ominously noted, was concerned that Moscow might also “disrupt the counting of votes on Election Day, potentially leading to a…David Harsanyi -
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3 Keys to Understanding FBI Election Raid in Georgia
The FBI raid of the election office in Georgia’s largest county may have surprised many Americans. But it was building for more than a year. It began as a state-county standoff regarding 2020 election data and escalated last fall to include the U.S. Justice Department. Here are three keys to understanding what led to the FBI raid. 1. What’s…Fred Lucas -
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Portland’s Journey From Symbol of Chic to Shabby
In December, bestselling author and humorist David Sedaris wrote a New Yorker magazine essay about a recent trip to Portland, Oregon. While on a walk to a donut shop, he “lost count of the strung-out addicts I passed on my way” before eventually encountering four homeless people huddled around an empty baby carriage and smoking drugs…Mark Hemingway -
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To End Minnesota Chaos, Cut Off the Funding
The following is a preview of Daily Signal Politics Editor Bradley Devlin’s interview with Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, on “The Signal Sitdown.” The full interview premieres on The Daily Signal’s YouTube page at 6:30 a.m. Eastern on Feb. 5. Minnesota has been on fire for weeks, but this is nothing new for the city of…Virginia Grace McKinnon -
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Ohio Lawmaker Has ‘Straightforward’ Proposal After Don Lemon Stunt
Ohio lawmakers are looking to use the recent interruption of Sunday services at Cities Church in Minnesota to send a message: Don’t do it here, or else face harsh consequences. Ohio state Rep. Tex Fischer, a Republican, is leading a bill he believes will “absolutely” be a deterrent. Fischer told The Daily Signal he considers…Rebecca Downs