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opinion
Real ID the Latest Step Toward a ‘Total Surveillance Society,’ Critics Say
As Americans adapt to new regulations requiring Real ID to board flights, critics assert that these documents are more than upgraded driver’s licenses; they are the latest component in the creation of national biometric databases and surveillance systems. “Most people look at the card and they say, ‘This is just a driver’s license with a… -
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Victor Davis Hanson: ‘They Weren’t Prisoners!’: Venezuela and the Second-Guessing of the Military
In this episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc weigh our military actions against Venezuela and the charge the U.S. military “executed” narco-terrorists who were “prisoners.” Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words” from Daily… -
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GOP Wins: Supreme Court Rules on Texas Redistricting Maps for 2026 Midterms
In a huge win for Republicans that could help keep them in control of the House, the Supreme Court allowed Texas’ GOP-friendly redistricting maps to remain in place for the 2026 midterms. The maps could grant Republicans up to five additional seats in the House of Representatives. Thursday’s ruling, a 6-3 unsigned opinion, comes after… -
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Experts Warn of Tool China Is Using To Play ‘Long Game’ in New Cold War
America is in a new Cold War with China and ports are at the center of the conflict, according to foreign policy experts. “China has truly a global portfolio of ports worldwide,” said Alex Wooley, communications director for a research lab at William and Mary that does in-depth research on Chinese investments. China is currently financing over 180 port projects around the globe at 93 unique ports that are… -
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‘BLATANT LIES’: Josh Shapiro Slams Kamala Harris’ Book
Democrat Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has called out former Vice President Kamala Harris over her campaign memoir’s characterization of him, which he says are “blatant lies.” In Harris’ book titled “107 Days,” which recounts her failed presidential campaign, the former vice president explained why Shapiro was snubbed as her running mate. She alleged that Shapiro… -
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Robert F. Kennedy’s Immunization Board Delays Decision on Future of Hep B Vaccine
Robert F. Kennedy’s hand-picked vaccine advisory board unexpectedly delayed its vote on the hepatitis B vaccine’s future in the childhood immunization schedule. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, or ACIP, met Thursday, the first of two days, to hear presentations and vote on the universal hepatitis B vaccine recommendation for infants. The board voted 6-3 to delay… -
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What’s Next After Trump Voids Biden Autopen Orders?
The Trump administration could have a tough time making all of former President Joe Biden’s autopen actions “null and void,” which likely means he will face litigation, legal experts warn. On Tuesday, President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, “Any and all Documents, Proclamations, Executive Orders, Memorandums, or Contracts, signed by Order of the now… -
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SEEING DOUBLE? Trump Endorses Retiring Rep’s Twin Brother for Texas Seat
President Donald Trump appears to think being a congressman runs in the family. On Thursday, Trump endorsed Trever Nehls, the identical twin brother of retiring Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, for the House seat of Texas’ 22nd district. “It is my Honor to endorse MAGA Warrior TREVER NEHLS, who is running to represent the incredible people… -
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EXCLUSIVE: No New Somali Refugees Have Entered the US Since Jan. 20, State Department Says
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—A State Department spokesperson confirmed to The Daily Signal Wednesday that no new Somali refugees have been admitted to the U.S. since President Donald Trump took office. The Somali community in Minnesota has gained renewed scrutiny in the wake of multiple fraud scandals, including a massive $250 million fraud scandal involving… -
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‘Righteous Strikes’: Congress Reacts to Classified Briefing on Narco-Terrorist Strikes
When members of Congress emerged from a classified briefing on the now-controversial Sept. 2 strikes against an alleged Venezuelan narco-terrorist boat, Democrats continued to accuse the Trump administration of war crimes and called for the firing of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, while Republicans claimed the Trump administration was well within its rights to carry… -
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Inside the DOW’s Operations Against Narco-Terrorists and Venezuela
The big issue in Washington right now is what is the United States trying to get out of ongoing operations around Venezuela? Very rarely is it the case that the question occupying minds on Capitol Hill and in think tanks is the same one everyday Americans are asking. But what’s happening between America and Venezuela… -
opinion
The Trump Case Is Finally Dead, but Fani Willis Left Fulton County Taxpayers on the Hook for Millions of Dollars
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis did not just blow up her own witch-hunt RICO prosecution through her unethical misbehavior. She handed the persecuted defendants, including President Donald Trump, the right to send Fulton County taxpayers the bill. A Fulton County judge has finally dismissed the 2020 election prosecution case Willis pursued against President Donald… -
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Stefanik and Johnson War Over House GOP Leadership
Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., a member of House Republican leadership and gubernatorial candidate in New York, is warring with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., over how the GOP’s narrow House majority should be managed heading into 2026. What started with Stefanik leveling an accusation that Johnson was “protect[ing] the deep state” by allegedly… -
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Beijing’s Aggressive Campaign Against Japan’s Iron Lady Backfires
Communist China and Japan have been engaging in a serious diplomatic dispute over Taiwan for almost a month. While Japan strives to de-escalate tensions, China’s aggressive stance—particularly toward newly-elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi—only heightens concerns. Takaichi made history as Japan’s first female prime minister in late October, drawing parallels to Margaret Thatcher, the former British prime minister. Both women emerged from working-class backgrounds to reach the zenith of political power. They are… -
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HHS Clarifies Which Health Records Doctors Can’t Hide from Parents
Health and Human Services’ actions against a school that illegally vaccinated a child demonstrates that the agency will not tolerate information on a child’s gender transition being withheld from parents, The Daily Signal has learned. HHS opened an investigation on Wednesday into a Midwestern school that vaccinated a child without parental consent. HHS penned a… -
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Navy Admiral Faces Questions Over Boat Strikes in Classified Briefing
The Navy admiral who oversaw the controversial deadly boat strike on an alleged Venezuelan narco-terrorist vessel will meet with members of Congress on Thursday. Members of both the House and Senate will question Navy Adm. Frank “Mitch” Bradley in a classified congressional briefing to discuss the more than 20 strikes the U.S. has carried out in the Caribbean and the eastern… -
opinion
Don’t Trust the Government to Solve the Housing Affordability Problem That It Created
Owning a home is a cornerstone of the American Dream. But with the recent rise in home prices and mortgage rates, homeownership feels like a far-off dream for an increasing share of Americans, especially those in their 20s and 30s. In 2019, the median first-time homebuyer was 33 years old. Today, the typical first-time homebuyer… -
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Iryna’s Law Needs to Be Replicated Around the Country
Momentum is building to address America’s repeat-offender problem. The stabbing of the young Ukrainian woman, Iryna Zarutska, by a deranged career criminal on a North Carolina train has prompted that state’s lawmakers to make a serious pivot on crime. On Monday, Iryna’s Law went into effect. The legislation is a much-needed corrective to the main… -
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How Many Terrorists Came From Afghanistan to America?
Former President Joe Biden’s record as commander in chief will forever be defined by Aug. 26, 2021. That was the catastrophic day in the American withdrawal from Afghanistan that Biden declared should be completed by Sept. 11, 2021—the 20th anniversary of the al-Qaeda terrorist attacks that had triggered the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan. “U.S. troops… -
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Journalists Can Promote ‘Sedition’ When It’s ‘ICE Resistance’
After some Trump supporters rioted at the Capitol in 2021, the national media aggressively reported on people who showed disrespect for the Capitol Police and for the rule of law itself. They touted groups like “Sedition Hunters” who aided President Joe Biden’s Justice Department in prosecuting Trump backers inside the Capitol, the violent and the…
