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Spencer Pratt Claims Karen Bass Broke Election Law—She Posted the Evidence Herself
Spencer Pratt, a candidate for mayor of Los Angeles, is accusing incumbent Karen Bass of violating election law by electioneering within 100 feet of a ballot box. In a video posted to Bass’ social media, she is seen giving a speech to an audience of supporters and casting her ballot while being cheered on. Pratt…Angelina Delfin -
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Here’s What Democrats Chose to Do This Memorial Day Instead of Honoring Our Fallen Heroes
Memorial Day is a special time on the American calendar when we take a moment to think about and pay tribute to those who gave their lives for this wonderful country we call home. It’s a wonderful and venerated tradition. But the Left isn’t too interested in that. They have higher priorities. Whatever it is you…Jarrett Stepman -
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Thomas Slams Court for Refusing to Hear Florida’s Case Against California on Illegal Alien Drivers
When the Supreme Court refused to allow Florida to file a complaint against California and Washington for extending driver’s licenses to illegal aliens who cannot read English signs, Justice Clarence Thomas took his colleagues to task. “I respectfully dissent from the court’s denial of Florida’s motion because we cannot refuse to hear suits between states,”…Tyler O’Neil -
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‘Who Are These Masked Men?’
Mark Twain is credited with saying, “History doesn’t repeat, but it rhymes.” Such is the case with several semi-related incidents in Virginia Beach. First, as I have testified to in earlier columns, not only was I there for what are called the “Unite the Right” riots in Charlottesville, but for the years leading up to…Joe Thomas -
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Owens: Black Caucus & NAACP Are Stripping Dreams Away From Young Black Kids
As House Democrats and the NAACP encourage black athletes to consider avoiding scholarships at certain Southern universities over redistricting disputes, Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, is pushing back—calling the effort a political maneuver that undermines opportunities for young athletes. Speaking to the Daily Signal, Owens criticized what he described as “black elitists” seeking to “take the…Pedro Rodriguez -
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Fairfax GOP Stands Up to State Party on Abortion and Gender
Last week, Big-Tentism slithered into the Fairfax County GOP meeting and tempted us to silence in the face of Democrat attempts to enshrine abortion, gay marriage, and transgender ideology in the Virginia state constitution. Here is what happened. Among the many slimy things Virginia Democrats did when they assumed power was to pass a slate…Austin Ruse -
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Is Instagram Designed to Be Addictive? Supreme Court Rejects Meta’s Appeal
The Supreme Court rejected Meta Platforms’ attempt to block a lawsuit from Vermont’s attorney general accusing the company of designing the social media app Instagram to be addictive for young users. Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark, a Democrat, sued Meta in 2023, alleging violations of the state’s consumer protection laws. Meta sought to have the…Tyler O’Neil -
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Senate GOP Leaders Pull a Bait-and-Switch With Reconciliation 3.0
Conservatives have every right to feel betrayed by the Republican Congress’ recent antics. Free marketeers, from the U.S. House to homes across America, were told in April to accept Senate Republican Leader John Thune’s emaciated Reconciliation 2.0 bill. The South Dakotan employed a limited-use budget procedure that obviates that pesky 60-vote filibuster threshold and permits passage via simple…Deroy Murdock -
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Trump Urges Arab Nations to Join Abraham Accords Once Iran Deal Is Sealed
WASHINGTON, May 25 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday it should be mandatory for countries including Qatar, Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan and Turkey to join the Abraham Accords en masse as part of an effort to reach a deal with Iran. Trump said he spoke on Saturday to leaders of those countries, as…Reuters -
Camp Stanton: A Slice of Civil War History by the Side of the Road
Civil War history and heroic sacrifice will be commemorated this Memorial Day at famed battlefields like Gettysburg, Antietam, Fredericksburg, and Chancellorsville. But history was also made at places long lost to time. As you approach the scenic Patuxent River on Maryland’s Route 231 heading east, at the tiny town of Benedict, a gray historic marker…Al Perrotta -
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As Americans Celebrate Memorial Day, Rep. Harrigan Issues a Sobering Reminder
As the country celebrates a long weekend with time at the beach, family cookouts, or maybe even 15% off at a Memorial Day sale, Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-N.C., is asking Americans to remember the price that has already been paid for their holiday weekend. “Memorial Day is a time of sadness, and it’s where you…Virginia Grace McKinnon -
God Is Not Done With America … And America Is Not Done With God
On Sunday, May 17, I had the privilege of kicking off the Rededicate 250 gathering in Washington DC by declaring the following “America is not done with God and God is not done with America. God is up to something. Hundreds of thousands of Americans gathered together, not for a protest or a political rally,…Rev. Samuel Rodriguez -
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Data Centers and the Sale of Dominion Energy
My inclination when learning about the proposed mega-utility company that would be created when NextEra Energy acquires Dominion Energy—and yes, that is what is proposed—was that this is the predictable growing distance from the consumer of companies that expand and merge and acquire in order to keep up with a federal regulating body that is…Joe Thomas -
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DNC 2024 Autopsy Reveals Why Democrats Won’t Shake Their Worst Political Liability
The 2024 presidential election autopsy, which the Democratic National Committee commissioned and was shamed into releasing this week, is absolutely pathetic. Even in releasing it, the DNC felt honor-bound to mark it up, noting that some of the claims run counter to real evidence. The DNC will doubtless move on from this shameful embarrassment, but…Tyler O’Neil -
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Caucus That Claims Congress Is Silencing Black Voices Silences Black Voices
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—The Congressional Black Caucus, which frequently complains that Congress is silencing black voices, has denied the application of four congressional black voices. The four black members of Congress include Reps. Burgess Owens, R-Utah; Wesley Hunt, R-Texas; Byron Donalds, R-Fla.; and John James, R-Mich. “Unfortunately, for the Left, their priorities are power…Pedro Rodriguez -
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Trump Boost Sends Paxton Soaring—and His MAHA Record Is Front and Center
In the race for U.S. Senate in Texas, Attorney General Ken Paxton is dominating the polls after a surprise endorsement from President Donald Trump, plus additional support from Make America Healthy Again voters. A SoCal Strategies poll conducted after this week’s endorsement from the president found Paxton dominating Texas Republican Sen. John Cornyn by 22…Virginia Grace McKinnon -
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The List Is Out of 10 Most Vulnerable House Members for Midterms
The 2026 midterms offer plenty of races to watch as Republicans try to buck the historical trend of the president’s party losing seats. Both political parties have turned to redistricting, which is having an effect on races. Roll Call released its list of the 10 most vulnerable House members, many in order of newsworthiness. Emanuel…Rebecca Downs -
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How James Robison Helped Elect ‘That Man Trump’
When evangelical leader James Robison heard the words this weekend, “Well done, good and faithful servant,” the first thing on the Lord’s mind would have been the tens of millions of souls Robison brought into the kingdom over his 60 years of ministry. Not so much the 2016 election. Still, what happened that year is…Al Perrotta -
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Capitol Hill Battles White House Over War Powers
Squabbles between Capitol Hill and the White House over war powers are nothing new, but recent Democrat-backed efforts to restrict President Donald Trump’s military authority have been gaining traction, as Congress challenges Trump’s actions in the Middle East, Latin America, and Europe. Now, Democrats in the Senate are preparing a vote on whether or not…George Caldwell -
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News Aggregators’ Left-Wing Bias Reinforces Political Ignorance
The other day, a young lady got on the elevator and promptly whipped out her smartphone and began scrolling. “Excuse me,” I said, “can I ask you where you get your news?” She said, “You mean like news about what’s going on in the world?” “Yes.” “Oh, TikTok.” This reminded me of a dinner conversation…Larry Elder