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- Opinion
What if You Were a Justice on Virginia’s Supreme Court?
On April 26, the Virginia Supreme Court will take up the appeal of two rulings made in Tazewell district court that found procedural laws were broken — or were going to force registrars to break laws — on how elections in Virginia are administered, and how the state constitution can be suspended in order to…Joe Thomas -
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Trump Is Right: DC Needs a Triumphal Arch
The District of Columbia, despite all its imperfections, has much to offer. It is a city buzzing with bright young people hoping to serve the country; featuring world-class museums, cultural institutions, and restaurants; and containing some of the most beautiful works of architecture in North America. The city’s buildings span nearly every genre of traditional…Joseph Wozniak -
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‘Finish the Job’: Mehek Cooke on Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and Trump’s Defining 120 Hours
Iran is running out of options as President Donald Trump applies unprecedented pressure to permanently dismantle Tehran’s nuclear and proxy terror network, said The Daily Signal’s Senior National Security and Legal Analyst Mehek Cooke on NewsNation’s “Katie Pavlich Tonight” on Friday. Following Trump’s announcement of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of…Daily Signal Staff -
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Can Colorado Exclude Catholics From ‘Universal’ Preschool Program? Supreme Court Weighs In
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case of Catholic schools that have been excluded from Colorado’s Universal Preschool program due to their traditional stance on LGBTQ+ issues. In St. Mary’s Catholic Parish v. Roy, two Catholic parishes, two Catholic parents, and the Catholic Archdiocese of Denver sued Lisa Roy, executive director of the…Tyler O’Neil -
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How Will SCOTUS Respond to NJ Tightening Its Hold on Nonprofits?
Imagine dedicating your life to serving vulnerable pregnant and parenting women in your community. Imagine rallying friends and neighbors to join in your mission to offer them critically needed resources and support. Imagine watching the news about the more than 95 charities just like yours that were attacked and vandalized. But you serve anyway. You keep going…Autumn Christensen -
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AI Isn’t the Future of Our National Security. It’s the Present.
America and China are racing for technological supremacy, and the margin is razor-thin. Today, tech supremacy is increasingly synonymous with artificial intelligence leadership. And China has an aggressive five-part plan to overcome what advantages America still has in AI. For decades, America’s military edge was unquestioned. That era is over. China is closing the gap…Joseph Dunford -
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DeSantis’ Respect for Byron Donalds Could Be Why He Hasn’t Endorsed a Successor, GOP Leaders Say
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has yet to endorse a candidate in the Republican primary to succeed him—a silence that some GOP leaders say reflects his longstanding respect for Rep. Byron Donalds. During a podcast appearance with Katie Miller last week, Donalds, R-Fla., revealed that DeSantis once considered him for a top leadership role in the state party. “When…Pedro Rodriguez -
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Energy Secretary: Gas Prices Could Stay Above $3 Per Gallon Until Next Year
WASHINGTON, April 19 (Reuters) – U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Sunday he believes gas prices have peaked but predicted that they may stay above $3 per gallon until next year. Gas prices have risen during the U.S. and Israeli war on Iran and Iranian attacks on nearby countries, creating political headwinds for President…Leah Douglas -
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Young Men Becoming Increasingly Religious, Polling Confirms
WASHINGTON STAND—Newly released polling data has confirmed what many pastors and churchgoers have long suspected: Young men are bucking the cultural trend of declining religiosity and returning to the church in droves. A Gallup survey released Thursday revealed a remarkable surge in young men saying that religion is “very important” to them, with data from 2024-2025 showing…Dan Hart -
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434,450 Reasons to Defund Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood released its 2024-2025 annual report over the Easter weekend. Every year, the publication provides a glimpse into Abortion Inc.’s medical and financial data. It was a record-breaking year for abortions. Taxpayer funding was at an all-time high. It’s been almost four years since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision overturned Roe…Melanie Israel -
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What the Colonists Fought For
The Revolutionary War began on April 19, 1775, at the Battle of Lexington. Rebellions are, at root, when the people of a place make a stand against the status quo. What pushed so many men and women in the American colonies to the ledge of revolt? What motivated them to risk their lives taking a…Thomas Griffin -
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Elon Musk Promotes Story of Pilot Ousted for Urging Merit-Based Military
Elon Musk on Friday promoted a film about Lt. Col. Matthew Lohmeier’s fight against Marxist ideas invading the U.S. military, and the X post has garnered more than 15 million views so far. “Call Sign Courage: The Matt Lohmeier Story,” a documentary produced with support from The Heritage Foundation, highlights Lohmeier’s efforts to advocate for a…Pedro Rodriguez -
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Little Kids, Big Government
Child care got expensive—more than $13,000 per child, per year. So many people want government to pay for it. My state just agreed. New York will fund free child care. Yay! But wait … what government does isn’t free. Taxpayers pay. And taxpayers pay more because “government rules have unintended consequences,” says Carrie Lukas of…John Stossel -
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Judge Blocked Conservatives From Discovery, Then Dismissed the Case for Lack of Evidence
A district court judge repeatedly shielded the Southern Poverty Law Center from scrutiny during a defamation case and then dismissed a conservative group’s case because it “lacked evidence,” according to the conservative group’s attorneys. Attorneys for the estate of Donald A. King and his organization, the Dustin Inman Society, filed an 81-page brief Thursday asking…Tyler O’Neil -
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New York Refuses ICE Detainer for Illegal Alien Accused of Killing 4 in Arson
New York is so committed to nullifying immigration law that it refuses to relinquish an alleged arsonist accused of killing four people in New York City. That was reported by the New York Post and Fox News on Thursday. According to those reports, Roman Ceron Amatitla—who is a Mexican national illegally living in the U.S.—is…Jarrett Stepman -
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EXCLUSIVE: CBP Makes Massive Cocaine Seizure From Bus
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Hidalgo Port of Entry intercepted more than $1 million worth of cocaine, preventing tens of thousands of lethal doses from entering American communities. The seizure, which took place April 11 at the Hidalgo International Bridge, highlights both the scale of narcotics trafficking along…Mehek Cooke -
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RFK Jr. Defends HHS Agenda on Capitol Hill, Touts Early Wins and Future Reforms
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared before Congress this week defending his department’s policy agenda. The secretary, who has been under sustained scrutiny from skeptics of his Make America Healthy Again mission, vowed to work with members on specific health legislation to secure wins promised by the administration. Kennedy spent almost…Virginia Grace McKinnon -
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‘Children Are Suffering’: Advocates Push for Changes to California’s Vaccine Exemptions
Medical professionals and health advocates concerned about restoring balance to California’s medical exemption system attended a hearing this week to urge lawmakers to amend the state’s current law. At a Senate Health Committee meeting Wednesday, members heard testimony on a bill that would update California’s medical exemption policy and let medically fragile children attend schools…Angelina Delfin -
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This Senator Penned First Draft of Trump’s Federal AI Guidebook
Sen. Marsha Blackburn wants her vision for the future of American artificial intelligence, with strict child safeguards, to prevail over a tech accelerationist push that overrides state regulations while including only minimal safeguards. The Tennessee Republican’s bill differs in key aspects from the White House National Framework on AI, but she believes it will fulfill…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
- Analysis
Intel Community’s Loss of Credibility Is the Real National Security Scandal
The United States faces a profound national security and civil liberties challenge—one driven by a loss of trust in the intelligence community itself, warned Mehek Cooke, The Daily Signal’s senior national security and legal analyst. “The biggest scandal is the intel community blew up its credibility,” Cooke said on Newsmax TV, arguing that intelligence abuses…Daily Signal Staff
