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Gwen Graham, Possible Fl. Lt. Gov, Oversaw Transgender Bathroom, Pronouns and School Choice Policy
Gwen Graham, a former one-term congresswoman who oversaw the implementation of transgender bathroom school policies and the dismantlement of school choice initiatives under President Joe Biden, has been announced as the running mate for Florida Democrat gubernatorial candidate David Jolly. Graham, who previously ran for Florida’s governor’s mansion in 2018 and served as assistant secretary… -
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Innovation Can Make Data Centers Cleaner—If New York Lets It
As communities across America debate whether to approve new data centers, some are implementing moratoria based on concerns over water use and noise pollution. Most recently, New York issued an executive order banning data center construction for one year while the state looks to address environmental concerns with more regulation and red tape. Those concerns… -
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Democrat Surges in Fundraising to Unseat Republican Senator
The fundraising numbers are out for the second quarter, including for the special election for U.S. Senate in Ohio. Former Sen. Sherrod Brown, a Democrat, has again outraised Republican Sen. Jon Husted, who was appointed to replace now-Vice President JD Vance. Brown’s campaign reported more than $17.1 million raised from April 1 to June 30,… -
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This California Law Could Make Groceries Even More Expensive
A California law set to take effect Aug. 3 is expected to increase costs for households by as much as $190 a year, with some industry groups warning the impact on grocery bills could be even higher. Senate Bill 54, the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act, was designed to reduce plastic waste… -
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Talarico Says He’s for Border Security. His Texas House Voting Record Tells a Different Story.
The U.S. Senate race in Texas is heating up, with Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico offering sharply different approaches to border security. On the campaign trail, Talarico has claimed he supports border security and touted legislation he authored in the Texas Legislature to increase security at ports of entry by installing X-ray inspection… -
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Michigan Senate Candidates Engage in Party Infighting Over Tax Returns Ahead of Democrat Primary
After immense pressure from primary opponent Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., Abdul El-Sayed has released tax return information in advance of the Aug. 4 primary in Michigan. Both Stevens and El-Sayed are running as Democrats for the open U.S. Senate seat to replace retiring Democrat Sen. Gary Peters. El-Sayed’s tax return information was shared on Wednesday… -
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Virginians Question Power-Hungry Data Centers’ Expansion
Newton’s third law indicates that every action produces an equal and opposite reaction. In Virginia politics, that is showing up in the push-and-pull over data centers. The state is already peppered with data centers, and developers are rolling out plans to build more. In almost every location, local residents quickly rally to oppose their expansion…. -
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Victor Davis Hanson: Why Mamdani Wants to Erase Europeans From New York’s Immigration History
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s edition 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. Jack Fowler: Bill Jacobson, my pal—I love Bill. He’s the founder of Legal Insurrection. He’s just a great guy. He posted this on X… -
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After 3 Senate Roadblocks, Republicans Eye New SAVE America Act Strategy
For the third time in two years, House Republicans have passed election integrity legislation, only to watch it stall in the Senate. But two officials told The California Courier how they expect the SAVE America Act to be passed. As part of his 2024 campaign, President Donald Trump vowed to secure U.S. elections with voter… -
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Why I Named an International Airport After President Trump
America has a strange habit of waiting until its leaders are gone before deciding they are worthy of honor. We name buildings after them; place their portraits on our walls; and speak about their courage, accomplishments, and place in history; but by the time we do, the person being honored is no longer here to… -
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School Daze
A Virginia elementary school teacher was tasked with also providing counseling to students who wanted to discuss their sexuality as part of a public-school division’s efforts to be “inclusive” of LGBTQ+ feelings. He had the title “Social Emotional Learning coach.” Did we mention this was at an elementary school? But wait, there’s more. Absurd as… -
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Texas Tech Lawsuit Raises Bigger Question: Who Controls the Classroom?
A national professors union has sued the Texas Tech University System’s chancellor and Board of Regents over policies that restrict professors from teaching about LGBTQ identity, gender, and race. The lawsuit, filed last week by the American Association of University of Professors–American Federation of Teachers and its Texas chapter, names the system’s chancellor, Brandon Creighton,… -
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Watchdog: Maryland’s Weak Controls Put Millions of Federal Tax Dollars at Risk
FIRST ON DAILY SIGNAL—Maryland officials struggled to keep track of hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding, according to an analysis of state financial data. An audit found the state’s transportation department misreported $417 million, the Department of Human Services poorly tracked more than $200 million in funding, and other agencies committed similar accounting… -
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5 Things to Know About Likely New South Dakota Congressman
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—The Republican candidate running for South Dakota’s only House of Representatives seat laid out his Capitol Hill priorities in an interview with the Daily Signal Tuesday. Marty Jackley served as South Dakota’s attorney general from 2009 to 2019 and assumed office again in 2023. Jackley told the Daily Signal he plans… -
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Ohio Man Among Those Indicted in UFC Plot at White House
The Department of Justice has presented the indictments for the eight suspects who allegedly plotted to attack the UFC event at the White House last month. One of the suspects, 19-year-old Tycen C. Proper, is from Danville, Ohio. The eight defendants, who also come from Missouri, Nebraska, California, Washington state, and West Virginia, face a… -
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A Growing Problem on America’s Roads Is Finally Getting Attention
Foreign-born truckers who illegally immigrated to the United States are receiving inadequate driving instruction, taking jobs away from American workers, and endangering the lives of fellow drivers. That’s the message of a new documentary from Steve Cortes called “Collision Course: Illegal Migrant Truckers.” Cortes, a Daily Signal contributor and founder of the League of American… -
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FBI Investigation, Controversial Voter Solicitations, and Trump’s Endorsement Collide in Georgia
Election controversy is swirling ahead of the midterms as a voter solicitation scandal, Trump endorsement, FBI investigation, and election change dominate Georgia’s headlines. Recently, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger opened an investigation into deceased people and a deceased pet receiving voter registration solicitations across the state. Ready to Register, a nonprofit organization that aids in… -
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‘More Like a Third-World Country’: JD Vance Sounds Off on California With Joe Rogan
Vice President JD Vance criticized California during an interview with Joe Rogan, describing Los Angeles’ Skid Row as “more like a Third-World country” while criticizing the state’s political culture, questioning its election system, and arguing Californians should adopt voter ID. Recalling his first visit to Skid Row, Vance said the conditions shocked him. “This part… -
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Damning Reports Show How Deep New York Is Mired in Blue State Doom Loop
New York isn’t going to be able to tax and spend its way out of this mess. A series of recently released reports highlights how the state of New York has put itself on a long-term path toward calamity. New York is caught in the same doom loop that’s entrapped California and other big, blue… -
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New Kentucky Audit Shows Why Families Need Education Freedom
Kentucky State Auditor Allison Ball’s recent report on Jefferson County Public Schools should alarm every taxpayer and parent in the state. Not only because of the report’s contents, but also because JCPS is the state’s largest school district, serving 1 in 7 students in Kentucky. The audit not only highlights the dire financial situation the…