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Victor Davis Hanson: Fauci Called Them ‘Three Stooges’—Now His COVID Critics Are Looking Vindicated
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of the latest 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: I think we should leave [Dr. Anthony] Fauci. The news stories that have come out… -
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No Distinction Between Socialism and Communism, Survivors Say
Daily Signal journalism fellow Pedro Boccalato Rodriguez-Aparicio and Manhattan Institute fellow Daniel Di Martino drew on their own experiences under Venezuela’s communist regime to expose the intentions behind the new push for “democratic socialism” in the United States. In a special Daily Signal podcast, the fellows explained how socialism and communism are the same, despite… -
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‘Established Insurgent’: Newsom Tests New Political Identity Ahead of 2028
Gavin Newsom is nearing the end of his time as California governor, but as speculation continues over a potential 2028 presidential run, the longtime politician is describing himself as an “established insurgent.” Newsom made the comment during a weekend trip to Michigan, where he spoke with reporters about the direction of the Democratic Party. When… -
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The State Department’s DEI Reckoning Exposes the Global Reach of Wokeness
The menace of the “woke era,” which I’d argue we are still suffering through despite the current counterrevolution, was about far more than just cultural vibes and overheated rhetoric. It was about creating a larger, global cultural revolution and ensuring that every institution from the most elite on down enforced its evolving ideology and mandates,… -
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Nithya Raman Axed From Homelessness Committee Leadership, Alleges Political Payback From Bass Allies
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman is accusing city leaders of political retaliation after losing her position as chair of the City Council’s Housing and Homelessness Committee, adding another layer of tension to her battle against Mayor Karen Bass. Raman had led the Housing and Homelessness Committee since 2023. But that changed last week when… -
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Victor Davis Hanson: Tucker Carlson Is Playing a Dangerous Game
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. Tucker Carlson recently assembled a group of like-minded apostate MAGA conservatives for a meeting to discuss apparently a possible third-party run in 2028. I think a lot… -
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Hospitals ‘Got Rich’ and Were ‘Mutilating’ Children—Vance, HHS Officials Announce Report
President Donald Trump’s administration has identified hundreds of medical institutions that turned children into lifelong patients through gender-related “sex-rejecting procedures for minors,” according to a new report from the Department of Health and Human Services. The effort marks yet another move by the administration against medical institutions that provide so-called gender-affirming care, as well as… -
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Born From the DSA
After Tuesday’s primary results, officeholders and pundits from the Democratic Party establishment went on a full-on offensive against the insurgent Democratic Socialists of America. Irony abounded as allegations that voter fraud and funny business with failing “zip drives” were used to allegedly keep socialist internet-star state Rep. Francesca Hong from winning the gubernatorial primary in… -
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WNBA Can’t Define Womanhood—but DC Residents Know Men Don’t Belong in Women’s Sports
A task force for the Women’s National Basketball Association reached no conclusion on the definition of a woman after it met Wednesday to discuss eligibility rules for players. “Today’s meeting covered a wide range of topics, including ongoing discussions on transgender athletes and the continued hate and vitriol directed at players online,” a WNBA spokesman… -
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‘Isolated and Episodic’: Clinton-Appointed Judge Tosses Trump Lawsuit Against Harvard Over Lack of Jewish Student Protections
A federal judge dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit against Harvard University that had alleged the school failed to protect Jewish students from harassment. U.S. District Judge Richard Stearns of Massachusetts, a Bill Clinton appointee, ruled the federal government failed to show an ongoing violation of federal civil rights law on Harvard’s campus after the Oct…. -
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‘Statistical Illiteracy’ Rick Scott Demands AG James to Explain How NY’s Fraud Got Away
Special Senate Committee on Aging Chairman Rick Scott sent a letter to New York Attorney General Letitia James demanding answers on alleged rampant Medicare fraud in her state. The Florida Republican’s letter noted that the number of indictments and convictions for Medicare fraud has declined under the New York Medicaid Fraud Control Unit since James… -
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Biden Asked Diplomats to Study ‘White Fragility,’ ‘Case for Reparations’—What Trump Is Doing About It
Under the administration of President Joe Biden, foreign service officers were asked to read materials on critical race theory, reparations, and so-called white fragility. The Biden State Department provided a document titled “Resources for Talking About Racism and Injustices” to instructors of Foreign Service Officers. The materials covered topics including “When White Women Cry: How… -
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Victor Davis Hanson: The Left Has Followed Every Play in Its Weaponization Playbook
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. Recently, the Left in general and Democrats in particular have been criticizing a lot of things that this administration has done. This came up with the confirmation… -
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Trump Allies Tackle Birth Tourism in New Initiatives
President Donald Trump’s administration and allies on Capitol Hill have put forth efforts to crack down on the practice of traveling to the United States to give birth to an American citizen, known as birth tourism. As announced in a Wednesday statement, the State Department created the Birth Tourism Prevention Task Force to work with… -
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Trump Asks Supreme Court to Fast-Track Fight Over Mail-In Ballot Order
Solicitor General John Sauer asked the Supreme Court Wednesday to expedite review of a court order blocking President Donald Trump’s mail-in ballot policy. In June, U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani of Massachusetts, a Barack Obama appointee, blocked Trump’s mail ballot order for 23 states challenging the policy. The president’s order prevents the U.S. Postal Service… -
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Trump Confirms Karoline Leavitt’s White House Departure
President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday the departure of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. Leavitt is leaving at the end of the month “so she can spend more time with her beautiful young children and family, a decision I totally understand and respect!” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. The president added that… -
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Progressive Flank of the Democratic Party Scores Big in Minnesota
On Tuesday, Minnesota’s far-left progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan secured her party’s nomination for a soon-to-be-vacant U.S. Senate seat. Flanagan was declared the victor in her race against Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn., after receiving the backing of 59% of primary voters. “For months now, I have been telling you that this campaign was about the… -
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BREAKING: Former SPLC CFO Arrested, AG Blanche Confirms
Authorities arrested Heidi Beirich, the former chief financial officer of the Southern Poverty Law Center, Tuesday as part of the fraud case against the SPLC, Attorney General Todd Blanche announced. “My understanding is, today there was an arrest made and there is a new indictment that includes the former CFO of SPLC,” Blanche said in… -
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WPATH Just Made an Earth-Shattering Admission in Court
Democrats, activist groups, and medical associations have long cited the World Professional Association for Transgender Health’s Standards of Care as the ultimate authority on a scientific “consensus” for sex-rejecting procedures, but WPATH just made an admission in court that threatens to undermine that exalted authority. The Federal Trade Commission and four state attorneys general sued… -
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Where Did All of California’s Students Go?
Between falling birth rates, net out-migration, and the aftermath of COVID-19, California is running out of students. According to a recent Public Policy Institute of California report, K-12 enrollment statewide has dropped 8% since 2015 and is expected to continue declining over the next decade. Julien Lafortune, senior fellow at the Public Policy Institute of…