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Massie Primary to Test His Popularity, Trump’s Endorsement
Soon, the Republican Party will hold a critical primary that could demonstrate the power of President Donald Trump’s endorsement. On May 19, Republicans in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District will decide whether they want Rep. Thomas Massie—who frequently bucks the party line—to remain in Congress. Massie, a Republican with a stubborn libertarian streak, was one of…George Caldwell -
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America250 Director Previews Event Celebrating ‘God’s Hand in America’
Brittany Baldwin, executive director of the White House Task Force 250, previewed an upcoming event designed to tell the story “of God’s hand in America throughout 250 years, and to rededicate our nation as one nation under God.” Rededicate250, scheduled for May 17, will feature speeches from politicians and faith leaders reflecting on God’s faithfulness…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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Trump Unveils New Plan to Lower Cost of Child Care for Low-Income Americans
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—The Trump administration is advancing policies to reduce the burden of child care costs on low-income families, The Daily Signal has learned. The Administration of Children and Families, a division of the Department of Health and Human Services, will issue a combination of new rules and guidance to states in order…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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Inside Rachel Campos-Duffy’s New Book Celebrating America’s 250th
Fox News continues to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with the upcoming release of a new book by “Fox & Friends Weekend” co-host Rachel Campos-Duffy. In her book “All American Patriotism,” the author offers a collection of stories and photos highlighting the nation’s greatness as seen through the eyes of family, friends, and co-workers. “It’s a…Virginia Grace McKinnon -
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Arizona School Resource Directed Teachers to Condemn Moms for Liberty, Turning Point USA in Class
A curriculum audit for an Arizona school district last year identified a resource that urged teachers to direct students to the Southern Poverty Law Center’s “hate map” and avoid the websites of “hate groups” or their sympathizers. Critics have faulted the SPLC for putting mainstream conservative and Christian groups, such as Moms for Liberty, Turning…Tyler O’Neil -
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Medicaid Millionaires Are Hiding in Plain Sight
Fraud in government programs is often treated like an urban legend—something that happens in faraway blue cities run by corrupt political machines. But the truth is more unsettling: Some of the most brazen theft of taxpayer money is happening in places governed by Republicans, right under their noses. Consider Ohio. At one address in Columbus,…Ben Shapiro -
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California Fights Back: Massive Sinaloa Cartel Drug Bust in Los Angeles
A two-month undercover Drug Enforcement Administration investigation exposed what federal authorities say is a Sinaloa Cartel-linked drug trafficking operation funneling fentanyl and methamphetamine into Los Angeles through MacArthur Park. On Wednesday, federal and local law enforcement officers raided the South Los Angeles park as part of “Operation Free MacArthur Park,” arresting 18 individuals, executing multiple…Angelina Delfin -
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AFP Action Continues Support for Husted
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—With U.S. Sen. Jon Husted officially the Republican nominee against former Democrat Sen. Sherrod Brown, Americans for Prosperity Action is ramping up efforts for this special election in Ohio. After endorsing him in March, the group is doing an ad campaign for Husted. With the new $750,000 ad buy, AFPA has…Rebecca Downs -
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Trump Reportedly Set to Fire FDA’s Marty Makary
President Donald Trump plans to dismiss U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday. Makary, whose firing was rumored by news organizations over the preceding week, has been a prominent public advocate of the administration’s “Make America Healthy Again” agenda. A surgeon and researcher, he rose to public prominence…George Caldwell -
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Republican Redistricting War Heats Up in Mississippi
After the Supreme Court struck down congressional redistricting done solely on the basis of race last week, Republican officials in Mississippi are split over whether to redraw the state’s congressional map ahead of the midterm elections. “It’s time for Mississippi to redraw the lines and eliminate the racially gerrymandered district that exists solely to protect…Pedro Rodriguez -
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Victor Davis Hanson: The Democratic Party Is ‘Gone Forever’
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 talk about the Democratic Party as if it’s the Democratic Party of, say, the last century. We know…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Former SPLC Staffer Spills the Beans on Union-Busting, Israel, Racial Discrimination Claims
The Southern Poverty Law Center’s hypocrisy knows no bounds. Not only was the SPLC allegedly boosting members of the hate groups it says it exists to oppose while demonizing mainstream conservatives, but it also reportedly settled a racial discrimination lawsuit as recently as 2024. Michael Edison Hayden, who worked as a senior investigative reporter at…Tyler O’Neil -
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‘HYPOCRITES’: Top Ed Official Slams Democrats for Opposing Rule to Lower College Costs
Undersecretary of Education Nicholas Kent slammed congressional Democrats for attempting to block a rule that would lower higher education costs for Americans. “Democrats are hypocrites,” Kent told The Daily Signal in an exclusive interview. “For years, they have purported to care about student debt, but now they’ve reaffirmed what we’ve all been saying, which is,…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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6 Ways Democrat States Executed Prewritten Playbook to Block Trump Agenda
A dozen Democrat-led states declared victory Thursday in a legal battle that effectively checked off two priorities from a liberal coalition’s 2024 template for blue states to thwart President Donald Trump’s agenda. An attachment to a Dec. 13, 2024, email to the coalition Governors Safeguarding Democracy outlined the organization’s priorities to oppose then-President-elect Trump through…Fred Lucas -
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Congress to Probe CAIR
While it remains unclear whether the Council on American‑Islamic Relations will testify, a House Judiciary subcommittee is set to hold a hearing Tuesday examining how CAIR and similar organizations are promoting Sharia law and other efforts lawmakers say are “incompatible with Western civilization” in the United States. “Sharia law has no place in the United…Pedro Rodriguez -
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Ohio AG Dave Yost Resigns, Will Work for Christian Legal Group
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced Thursday he is resigning from his role, effective June 7. He will serve as the vice president of strategic research and innovation with Alliance Defending Freedom. Yost has served as Ohio’s top law enforcement official since 2019 and was preceded by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine. He previously served as…Rebecca Downs -
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Leo XIV’s Papacy at One Year
On May 8, 2025, a few minutes after his election, Pope Leo XIV opened his pontificate with “la pace sia con tutti voi” (peace be with you all). In many ways, these words can be understood as a kind of agenda for the Holy Father in the last year: cultivate peace and thus bolster unity…Mario Enzler -
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Spencer Pratt Rips Opponents During LA Mayoral Debate, Wins 88% Audience Approval
In a two-hour mayoral debate hosted by NBC 4 Los Angeles, three candidates shared their views on how the nation’s second-largest city should manage its growing list of crises. But a post-debate poll showed one candidate emerged as the clear winner. The debate stage on Wednesday night featured two familiar local politicians, Mayor Karen Bass…Angelina Delfin -
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Victor Davis Hanson: Democrats Lose Next Phase in the Gerrymandering Wars
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. Gerrymandering, or the protocol where states allot congressional seats by population, is in the news recently, and some states…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Turning Point Action Flexes Midterm Muscle in Indiana
Turning Point Action just showed the GOP and the country what it is capable of accomplishing in the midterms and beyond. While President Donald Trump initiated the redistricting fight in Indiana, boots on the ground from Turning Point Action volunteers delivered the removal of anti‑redistricting lawmakers from the state Senate. “We know what it takes…Virginia Grace McKinnon