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CBP Makes Massive Meth Seizure at California Border Crossing
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL–U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized nearly 1.4 tons of methamphetamine in a routine commercial truck inspection at a California border crossing. The seizure points to a broader trend of transnational criminal networks using legitimate trade infrastructure to smuggle industrial-scale narcotics into the United States. On April 14, CBP officers…Mehek Cooke -
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Uganda Should Reject the Spread of Sharia and the Qadhis Courts Bill
This week, Uganda’s Parliament is considering a bill that would profoundly erode religious freedom protections in the country. The ‘Qadhis Courts Bill,’ published in the Uganda Gazette on February 27, 2026, has been presented as a measure to adjudicate family law disputes through Sharia law. In reality, the bill would establish a nationwide system of…Kelsey Zorzi -
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Swalwell, Jungle Primaries, and Why California Politicians Are Far Left
Clarity about the California gubernatorial election hit me while watching candidate Eric Swalwell’s downfall and withdrawal over a sex scandal. What makes this shakeup so significant is the fact that California uses a “jungle primary” to determine the candidates who will be on the ballot come election day. A jungle primary is a nonpartisan primary…Bruce Bialosky -
Jeffries Challenges Trump to a Debate After IQ Jabs
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., challenged President Donald Trump to a debate on Thursday. “If Donald Trump wants to debate me anytime, any place, in the Oval Office, publicly, on camera, I’d be happy to do it,” the Democrat said at a press conference. “We’ll see who’s intellectually superior.” Jeffries’ remarks came after Trump…Pedro Rodriguez -
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Double Court Victories for Trump on ICE and ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
The Trump administration scored two legal victories this week in combating illegal immigration. Appeals courts cleared the way for building a Florida immigration detention center President Donald Trump calls “Alligator Alcatraz” and halted a California law requiring agents with Immigration and Customs Enforcement to unmask. The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday stopped…Fred Lucas -
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Trump DOJ Deploys $300 Million Special Prosecutor Force to Root Out Fraud
The Trump administration is upping its anti-fraud efforts with $300 million in funding to investigate and prosecute fraudsters and drug traffickers. The Justice Department announced the “Special Attorneys Program,” in which state, local, tribal, and territorial governments can apply for grants for a federal prosecutor to probe crimes in their jurisdictions. This is part of…Fred Lucas -
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Congressional Candidates Caught Betting on Their Own Races
Kalshi, an online political betting platform, has fined and suspended three congressional candidates who placed bets on their own races, the company announced Wednesday. The candidates are Mark Moran, an independent running in Virginia’s U.S. Senate race; Texas Republican Ezekiel Enriquez, who ran for a U.S. House seat but lost in March; and Matt Klein,…Pedro Rodriguez -
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Inside the Second Lady’s Effort to Make Reading Great Again
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Second lady Usha Vance previewed her future literacy efforts and discussed how reading with her own children inspired her to invest in the literacy of America’s children. The second lady participated in a fireside chat Wednesday afternoon with the Executive Office of the President librarian, Sarena Burgess, in honor of National…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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Victor Davis Hanson: From Tip O’Neill to Chaos—What Happened to Democrats
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: Victor, before we get to Mark Kelly, I did want to mention this news. There are too many names here,…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Will the House Do as the Senate Tells It on Reconciliation?
In the wee hours of Thursday morning, the Senate adopted a budget framework to provide funds for immigration enforcement that Democrats have denied since February. But getting that framework through the House in order to ultimately send a bill to the president’s desk may be a challenge. Senate Republicans are pursuing a two-track approach—a party-line…George Caldwell -
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Trump Campaign Aide Wins DOJ Settlement After FBI Surveillance in Russia Probe
The Justice Department reached a settlement with Carter Page, a 2016 Trump campaign aide targeted for surveillance as part of a federal investigation into alleged collusion with Russia. The Associated Press cited a person familiar with the matter who requested anonymity in saying the settlement was for $1.25 million. The Justice Department’s filing to the…Fred Lucas -
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Liberals Shocked That Fare Enforcement Dramatically Reduced Crime on Bay Area Transit
It’s fascinating to watch as American cities are forced to rediscover common sense. An interesting report in The Atlantic, of all places, on Monday highlighted how the San Francisco Bay Area, like a broken clock, finally hit on a good idea. The Bay Area Rapid Transit system, which for years has been plagued by low ridership and dysfunction,…Jarrett Stepman -
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Trump Administration Is ‘Looking Beyond the SPLC’ to Broader ‘Marxist’ Network: Chip Roy
Rep. Chip Roy told The Daily Signal that the Justice Department’s indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center, while a welcome move, represents just one step in a broader effort the administration has undertaken against leftist groups. “The indictments are an enormously important step forward and an indication that the administration is taking this seriously,”…Tyler O’Neil -
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Thune Wants Senators to Stop Talking About This Trump Priority
Senate Majority Leader John Thune encouraged senators to stop talking about President Donald Trump’s stated priority of nuking the filibuster, according to two sources familiar with the matter. After a few moderates at the Senate’s Wednesday steering lunch urged the Republican conference not to talk about nuking the filibuster, Thune agreed that the move lacks…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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‘He Was Dissecting the Dog’s Leg’: Inside Alleged Animal Abuse on Skid Row
As Los Angeles continues to face major troubles from its homeless population, a new issue is bubbling to the surface—animals are being abused on Skid Row. In the city run by Mayor Karen Bass, Skid Row, the 50-block district in downtown, is home to almost 4,000 homeless Californians. Not only are the residents plagued with…Angelina Delfin -
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Cory Mills Questions Mace as She Doubles Down on Expulsion Attempt
Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., told The Daily Signal that Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced a resolution to expel him from the U.S. House of Representatives as a deflection from her own personal controversies. “We do know for a fact that she’s currently under attack,” Mills said. “Her ex-fiancé had to file a restraining order for…Pedro Rodriguez -
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Ramaswamy Speaks on American Dream Before OSU Crowd
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Speaking before an electrified crowd at Ohio State University on Tuesday, Vivek Ramaswamy discussed his experience with the American dream while promoting his campaign for governor. “I wasn’t born a billionaire, I wasn’t born a millionaire, I wasn’t born an anything heir. I was an heir to nothing. But here I am now,” the…Rebecca Downs -
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Virginia Redistricting Fight Shifts to High Court After Vote
After voters in Virginia approved a mid-decade redistricting plan Tuesday that will give Democrats a big edge for U.S. House races, the battle has now shifted to the state’s highest court. Yesterday, voters approved a constitutional amendment to redraw Virginia’s state congressional map, granting a likely 10-1 advantage for Democrats in future elections. On Wednesday,…Virginia Grace McKinnon -
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‘Spend Time With the Lord’: HUD Secretary Gives Advice to Young People
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner recommends young people prioritize their faith every day. When asked by Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts what advice he would give to young people, Turner told them to start their day by “spend[ing] time with the Lord.” Turner appeared with Roberts at the organization’s “Belief in Action” event…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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Transitioning Socialist Candidate Seeks to Transform Georgia Legislature
A newly transitioning candidate who posted on social media about his genital surgery wants to bring change to the Georgia Legislature—but some state officials think it’s the wrong kind of change. Aaron Baker, a biological man who identifies as a woman, announced his candidacy for state House in November after previously posting about gender-transition surgeries…Pedro Rodriguez
