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DeSantis Deals Blow to Controversial Flock Cameras
Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., notified local law enforcement that automated license plate recognition systems, such as Flock cameras, can no longer be used on the State Highway System. On Monday, DeSantis’ Florida Department of Transportation ordered all cameras to be removed within 30 days, according to a memo obtained by the Daily Signal. “If such… -
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Voter Registration Battle Taking Place in Ohio Ahead of Midterms
As the November elections approach, a recent court case is shaking up the secretary of state race in Ohio. On Tuesday, Northern District of Ohio Judge Solomon Oliver put on hold a state law that requires proof of citizenship for those wishing to register in person at the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, citing the… -
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Georgia County Official Says Data Center Will Cut Property Taxes
THE CENTER SQUARE—A new data center from Open AI could cut county property tax bills significantly, an Effingham County official said, but some residents said they didn’t feel as if the tax breaks would outweigh any detrimental effects of the facility. Dubbed Project Camilla, the 1,400-acre, 3.2-gigawatt data center will be completed in phases beginning… -
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Georgians Could See Cheaper Prices at the Gas Pumps
THE CENTER SQUARE—Georgians could see some breaks at the gas pump thanks to a federal waiver allowing the sale of winter blend gasoline two weeks earlier. The federal waiver from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, signed by the Georgia Department of Agriculture, also eases some of the requirements for ethanol content, allowing gas 9% to… -
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JD Vance Says Abdul El-Sayed Represents an Evil Plaguing America
At a Monday rally in Michigan, Vice President JD Vance warned that Michigan Democrat Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed represents an “evil” taking over the Democrat party that seeks to divide Americans. Vance was in Michigan campaigning on behalf of the Republican nominee, former Rep. Mike Rogers, telling the crowd that El-Sayed is a symptom of… -
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Ken Paxton Launches College Student Initiative Ahead of Texas Senate Race
Ken Paxton’s Senate campaign launched 11 college chapters across Texas as it seeks to mobilize young conservative voters ahead of the 2026 election. -
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Texas Lawmaker Who Struggled With Dyslexia Wants to Take His Fight to Congress
Texas Congressional candidate Steve Toth says his personal experience with dyslexia has shaped his efforts to improve literacy and support for students with learning disabilities. -
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‘There’s No Portland Exception to the Constitution’: Mom Sues School Over Trans Policies
A Christian mom asked a court for an emergency order preventing Portland Public Schools from excluding her from her daughter’s school and reversing its policy on keeping gender transitions secret from parents. Portland, Oregon, native Allison Roberts sued her school district earlier this month, alleging retaliation for her free speech in opposition to the school’s… -
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Nick Shirley Rally at California Capitol Ends With Arrest After Clashes Over Newsom-Signed Law
SACRAMENTO, Calif.—Hundreds of people gathered in front of the California Capitol on Wednesday for a rally tied to the so-called “Stop Nick Shirley Act.” Counterprotesters also showed up. Limited clashes between the two sides left three people detained and one person arrested, according to the California Highway Patrol. Assembly Bill 2624 was introduced in February… -
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Catholic Bishops Sound Alarm Ahead of November Vote
Virginia’s most populous Catholic diocese is planning a coordinated effort in churches next month, urging parishioners to reject constitutional amendments on abortion and marriage that will appear on the ballot this fall. Bishop Michael Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington hosted a webinar for priests and asked them to read a message at Masses on… -
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Mamdani Turns Rikers Murderer Into Victim in Larger Plot to Abolish Prisons
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani demonstrated yet again this week how much of his ideology ultimately leads to mass mercy to the guilty and cruelty to the innocent. On Tuesday, he posted a tribute on X to an unnamed prisoner at the Rikers Island facility. “I am deeply saddened by the death of a… -
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Florida Is the New Ground Zero for Both Political Parties’ Civil Wars
Florida, you might have heard, is no longer a swing state. Since Ron DeSantis became governor, Republicans have gained nearly 2 million registered voters on Democrats in the Sunshine State. It is an astonishing change in partisanship for the state that famously decided the 2000 presidential election by 537 votes. The outcome of the statewide… -
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National Media Skip Extreme Pro-Abortion Law in Massachusetts
On Aug. 10, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed a bill allowing abortion at any point in pregnancy. Abortion advocates call it “closing the gaps” in “abortion rights protections.” Abortion foes call it “abortion until birth,” making it legal to dismember fully formed babies, limb from limb. The “mainstream” media called it nothing. You couldn’t find… -
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Virginia Farmers Struggle Amid Drought
The state’s Drought Monitoring Task Force lifted its advisory for most of Southwest Virginia, including Buchanan, Dickenson, Lee, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, and Wise counties, as well as the cities of Bristol and Norton. It’s the first time since April 16 that any portion of the Commonwealth has been listed as having a “normal”… -
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CAIR Asks DOJ to Reject Abbott’s Investigation Into Muslim Facilities at Texas Airports
Earlier this week, the Council on American-Islamic Relations sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice asking officials to reject Gov. Greg Abbott’s request for an investigation into Texas airports. CAIR’s letter comes after Abbott sent a letter referring Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and the George Bush Intercontinental Airport to the DOJ for an investigation… -
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2 Virginia Ballot Measures Threaten Parental Rights
Back-to-school season is upon us and there is excitement in the air. The fun of shopping for school supplies, the anticipation of being on the brink of an adventure, and the promise of new friends and activities all ignite a sense of hope for students of every age. For parents, it is a special time… -
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DOJ Battles Columbus Over ICE Courthouse Arrest Rule
The Department of Justice on Tuesday filed a civil lawsuit against Franklin County Municipal Court in Columbus, Ohio, to challenge a rule that blocks federal officials from arresting illegal immigrants at or near the courthouse. A press release from the DOJ described the rule as “an illegal attempt to regulate the federal government” and alleged… -
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Victor Davis Hanson: California Was the American Dream. What Happened?
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words” from Daily Signal senior contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to Victor Davis Hanson’s own YouTube channel to watch past episodes. Sami Winc: We know that in California, Xavier, I think his name is Becerra, is going to win, but he is… -
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Iowa Democrat Wants Distance From His Own Party. His Record Won’t Let Him.
Rob Sand, the Democrat nominee for governor in Iowa, has claimed he is “not a party guy,” but his record suggests otherwise, according to his opponent. With the rise of democratic socialism, many are trying to distance themselves from the Democratic Party, including Sand in the purple state of Iowa. Sand, the current state auditor,… -
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FBI Followed Catholic Priests, Continued Richmond Memo Work After Removal Order: DOJ Report Finds
A new Justice Department report reveals that FBI personnel opened investigations into two Catholic priests, conducted surveillance tied to the Richmond Catholic Memo, and continued revising the memo after headquarters ordered it deleted. The report reveals how an investigation into a violent extremist led to the surveillance of clergy affiliated with traditional Catholicism, though the…