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opinion
Europe Is Burning—Is America Next?
A violent weekend of Marxist-Islamist protests rocked Europe, from Portugal to Italy. The worst carnage erupted across France, where rioters torched the revered, architecturally stunning town hall of Limoges. The 143-year-old landmark is a protected national monument. Its roof caved in, and its iconic bell tower collapsed into the flames. Is this kind of mayhem headed to America… -
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Supreme Court Rejects Accused 9/11 Mastermind’s Bid to Dodge Death Penalty
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind behind the 9/11 terrorist attacks, will again face the potential for the death penalty after the Supreme Court denied his appeal Monday. Justices rejected Mohammed’s bid to reinstate a plea agreement that allowed him and two co-defendants who helped plot the attack to avoid the death penalty. Mohammed and… -
opinion
Victor Davis Hanson: Europe Lost 2 World Wars—and America Inherited Its Self-Hatred
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: “It seems to me that postmodernism or French philosophy instilled in my sons the notion of oppressed-oppressor. Rationality is… -
opinion
AAU Sues to Block Federal Transparency on Foreign Funding of Universities
Foreign influence on university campuses in the U.S. is a serious threat to national security. In 2024, a congressional investigation exposed nearly $40 million in unreported research contracts between the Chinese Communist Party and two top U.S. research universities. To protect national security and provide greater transparency to the American people, the U.S. Senate should… -
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France Wants Curfews in Some Areas After Weekend of Riots
PARIS (Reuters)—France’s central government asked some local authorities to impose curfews and faced pressure over security failings on Monday after a weekend of riots and looting borne out of nationwide anti-government protests. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu did not rule out declaring a state of emergency but said it was more appropriate for now to apply… -
opinion
Victor Davis Hanson: What Might Have Saved Gaza?
Could the destruction of Gaza after October 7 have been avoided? The answer is yes—had Hamas so wished. First, if the Hamas leadership had simply complied with Israeli demands to (a) return the 251 hostages and (b) surrender the architects and perpetrators of the massacre of some 1,200 Israelis, the Israelis would not have had… -
opinion
Abdul El-Sayed: A Muslim Brotherhood Puppet and a Grave National Security Threat
On NBC’s “Meet the Press” last Sunday, host Kristen Welker asked Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed if he would “set the record straight” on his alleged ties to the Muslim Brotherhood. “No,” El-Sayed quickly replied, before clarifying that neither he nor his family have any ties to the international Sunni Islamist network. El-Sayed is… -
analysis
Victor Davis Hanson: NATO Has Become a One-Way Street
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s video from Daily Signal senior contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see more of his videos. This is Victor Davis Hanson for the Daily Signal. Our on-and-off relationship with our European allies and friends is in another low spot. There’s a lot… -
opinion
Victor Davis Hanson: Why Gas Prices Stay High Even When America Drills Its Own Oil
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: “Could you explain, VDH, why the media and government doesn’t remove the smoke and mirrors from this issue, which is… -
news
New Documents Question Key Claims From Trump’s 2019 Impeachment
The White House released documents late Thursday raising new questions about the House Democrat-led impeachment of President Donald Trump in 2019. Much of the narrative that supported the impeachment was that Vice President Joe Biden did not change any policy with regard to Ukraine because of his son Hunter Biden’s ties to Burisma. Records seem… -
opinion
Victor Davis Hanson: The Problem With America’s Military Arsenal
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s video from Daily Signal senior contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see more of his videos. This is Victor Davis Hanson for the Daily Signal. We’re in the eighth month of an on-and-off war, as we all know, with Iran, and since… -
opinion
Is the Trump Administration Dismantling Nation Building’s Last Stand?
Thanks to the Trump administration, for the first time in its 35-year history, the southeastern European country of Bosnia-Herzegovina had free and fair elections last week without aggressive interference from international bureaucrats. This puts a dagger into the global nation-building industry that sucked dry the country’s national sovereignty. Emerging from the violent breakup of communist… -
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USAID Was Propping Up Leftist Candidates, Fugitive Brazilian Politician Says
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—American taxpayer dollars were being used to prop up leftist candidates in the Western Hemisphere under former President Joe Biden, a top Brazilian politician who is now seeking refuge in the United States from incarceration under his country’s socialist government, told the Daily Signal on Wednesday. Eduardo Bolsonaro, the son of… -
opinion
Victor Davis Hanson: Hamas is a Complete Death Cult—Why Are Campuses Not Condemning Them?
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. Jack Fowler: Well, Victor, let’s go to some campuses—two campuses. I’ll throw both stories out there and your take on them. They… -
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‘Should Have Acted Sooner’: Kamala Harris Takes Aim at Biden Over Israel in Potential 2028 Preview
Former Vice President Kamala Harris said the Biden administration “should have acted sooner and more forcefully” to pressure Israel to scale back its military action during the conflict in Gaza. The 2024 Democratic presidential nominee discussed the issue Wednesday in Seoul at South Korea’s Asan Institute for Policy Studies, the Daily Wire reported, in comments… -
opinion
Victor Davis Hanson: The Lie Behind the Gaza Genocide Accusations
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s video from Daily Signal senior contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see more of his videos. Hello, this is Victor Davis Hanson for the Daily Signal. We’re at the third anniversary week, just last week, of the Oct. 7, 2023 massacres. Remember what… -
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Congresswoman Calls for El-Sayed’s Disqualification if Tied to Muslim Brotherhood
Michigan Democrat Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed should be disqualified from holding office if he is tied to the Muslim Brotherhood, a designated foreign terrorist organization, a Republican congresswoman said. “Any congressional candidate with ties to the Muslim Brotherhood should be immediately disqualified,” Rep. Mary Miller, R-Ill., told the Daily Signal. “Public office is a public… -
opinion
Out for Delivery: The China Threat Comes to Your Door
Today’s digital marketplaces are omnipresent, promising competitive prices and fast delivery. More consumers have turned to these platforms in recent years, driving up online sales and helping e-commerce companies, particularly Chinese ones, rake in massive profits. China now captures a substantial share of global e-commerce. But its dominance of digital markets is not merely the… -
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Documentary Claims Muslims Want America to Be Islamic State
Muslims in America want to transform the country into an Islamic state governed by Sharia law, according to Daily Signal contributor Steve Cortes’ latest documentary, “Muslims and Michigan: Opposites Don’t Attract.” In his 20-minute YouTube film, Cortes takes to the mosque-lined streets of Dearborn, Michigan to warn audiences about how Muslim politicians use their power… -
opinion
Victor Davis Hanson: Should the Fort Hood Terrorist Be Publicly Executed?
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s video from Daily Signal senior contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see more of his videos. Hello, this is Victor Davis Hanson for the Daily Signal. The last few days there’s been a major controversy over the fate of one murderer, Major Nidal…