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Patel Clashes With Democrats on Epstein Files, Touts Crime Fighting Stats
FBI Director Kash Patel fended off questions about the probe of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as House Democrats alleged a Trump administration cover-up. Patel returned to Capitol Hill for a second consecutive day of testimony Wednesday, and House Democrats were more single-minded messaging than Senate counterparts the previous day. Nearly every Democrat member of… -
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Steve Deace: Charlie Kirk Was ‘the Best of Us’
This is a preview of this week’s episode of “The Signal Sitdown.” Watch Politics Editor Bradley Devlin’s interview with BlazeTV host and author Steve Deace on The Daily Signal’s YouTube channel. Last week, the conservative movement lost “the best of us.” Charlie Kirk was assassinated on Sept. 10 for his conservative values and martyred for his unyielding… -
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EXCLUSIVE: Oklahoma Senator Reintroduces Bill Protecting Religious Groups on Campus
Sen. James Lankford says he will be reintroducing legislation Thursday to protect religious student organizations on campus from being discriminated against because of their religious beliefs, practices, or standards for leadership. “Freedom of religion, speech, and association are constitutionally protected rights in every place in America, including America’s campuses,” Lankford, R-Okla., told The Daily Signal…. -
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When a President Defies the Courts
Imagine a president refusing to follow a court order. No, I’m not talking about President Donald Trump. Despite his critics’ frequent claims to the contrary, his administration has not disobeyed any of the court orders issued in litigation filed against it—including the many unjustified injunctions issued by ideologues masquerading as federal judges. No, the president… -
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Heritage President: ‘We Can’t Compromise With the Left’
Charlie Kirk’s assassination shocked the world last week. Americans are grieving his loss and figuring out how to overcome the sorrow and anger from the tragic killing. Heritage President Kevin Roberts, a personal friend of Kirk, spoke with me on the “Heritage Explains” podcast about Kirk’s impact on our nation. We discussed his Christian faith,… -
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Kirk’s Killing Spurs Call for Probe of Violent Left-Wing Groups Amid Caveats for Free Speech
In the wake of last week’s assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, Republican congressmen are proposing an investigation into left-wing organizations that they say have contributed to the efforts of violent radicals. But amid the outrage, a general consensus has emerged that Congress must be careful not to abridge freedom of speech. Rep…. -
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Senator, Fired CDC Director Clash Over Vaccine Efficacy
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., criticized former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Susan Monarez on Wednesday, calling parts of her testimony on vaccines ridiculous. “Does the COVID vaccine reduce the rate of death for children under 18?” the Kentucky senator asked at a hearing Wednesday of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee…. -
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Judge, OSU Medical Center Employee Face Scrutiny After Kirk’s Murder
Municipal County Judge Ted Berry and Stephen Byrom, a respiratory therapist at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, are among the latest Ohioans facing the consequences for their comments following the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Berry, a municipal judge in Hamilton County, made a series of comments over Facebook about the slain conservative icon. As… -
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Education Department Honors Charlie Kirk’s Legacy With New Civics Education Program
The U.S. Education Department is partnering with Turning Point USA, Hillsdale College, and others to teach American students about the Constitution, America’s founding ideals, and the responsibilities of citizenship. Education Secretary Linda McMahon on Wednesday launched the America 250 Civics Education Coalition, a partnership of more than 40 organizations to bring civics education to classrooms… -
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GOP’s Emmer Hails DC Anti-Crime Bills Passed by House, Urges Support for Trump’s Larger Crackdown
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, the third-ranking Republican in the House, is calling on Congress to back President Donald Trump’s Washington, D.C., public safety crackdown with a series of crime bills. Trump “has shown everyone across the country that it is actually possible to make America safe again, if leaders have the will to do… -
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Investors Approach Values-Based Hollywood Alternative to Produce Charlie Kirk Film
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Investors have approached Angel, seeking to front cash for a feature film about the life of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk after his assassination in Utah last week. “I’ve had multiple people call me already who have offered to fund Charlie Kirk’s story and to release Charlie Kirk’s story on… -
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Colleges Urged to Sign ‘Contract for Safe Campus Dialogue’
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It’s Time for the Senate to Lower the Age of Criminal Responsibility in DC
Washington, D.C., is out of step with the rest of the nation on criminal justice—especially when it comes to holding violent juveniles accountable. But that’s a problem lawmakers are trying to fix. On Tuesday, the House of Representatives approved a measure to allow juveniles 14 and older to be tried as adults for select crimes…. -
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Getting It Right: How to Make the Most of Your DC Internship
In every organization, outside every coffee shop, around every corner in Washington, D.C., the question relentlessly rises: “What’s your advice for how to make the most of my internship in D.C.?” During my years in the Beltway, I fielded this question literally hundreds of times. Perhaps, for some interns, this is a filler question—a way… -
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Inquiries About Starting Turning Point USA Chapters Surge in Wake of Kirk’s Slaying
The assassination last week of prominent conservative activist Charlie Kirk is mobilizing Republicans ahead of next year’s midterm elections. Following Kirk’s slaying last week, Kirk’s Turning Point USA group has received in excess of 32,000 inquiries from people wanting to start new chapters of the organization, according to Andrew Kolvet, the executive producer of “The… -
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Dick Durbin Has an Important Message for His Party After Charlie Kirk’s Assassination
Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., gave one concrete piece of advice for members of his party who truly seek to mend America’s divisions and turn down the temperature after the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. Kate Bolduan, a host of “CNN News Central,” noted on Tuesday that many Americans are engaging in “finger-pointing”… -
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Democrat Sen. Mazie Hirono Raises Concerns Over FBI’s Physical Fitness Test
A Democrat lawmaker is expressing concern over the FBI’s new physical fitness standards, specifically calling attention to the physical differences between men and women. During a hearing on Capitol Hill Tuesday, Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, questioned FBI Director Kash Patel on the FBI’s pullups requirements for special agents. “You are now requiring applicants to… -
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On CNN, Daily Signal President Addresses Kirk Assassination, Liberal Hypocrisy
“There have been political disputes and fights throughout the course of the 250 years that our country has existed” but we’re seeing a unique reaction to the assassination of young conservative leader Charlie Kirk from Americans that has ignited unprecedented levels of conversation around faith, Daily Signal’s president and executive editor told a panel on CNN Tuesday morning. Rob Bluey described the “outpouring of people going… -
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Another Year, Another Depressing Report on the State of American Education
Another year has come and gone, and America’s educational death spiral continues. The most recent numbers from The Nation’s Report Card, put out by the National Assessment of Educational Progress, are depressing when it comes to the present state of American education and the future of our nation. The report, based on test results from 2024 shows a 4%… -
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EXCLUSIVE: Trump Administration Unveils Changes to US Citizenship Test
The Trump administration is making changes to the U.S. citizenship test and reimplementing updates made to the test during the president’s first term, but which the Biden administration scrapped. The changes “to naturalization civics test better assess applicants’ knowledge of U.S. history and government,” U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced Wednesday. The 2025 test…
