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Trump Administration ‘Ending the Weaponization’ Against Gun Owners in 34 Rules
The Trump administration is proposing almost three dozen new rules to scale back gun regulations that proliferated during the Biden administration. The 34 rules placed in the Federal Register on Wednesday included reversing a 2024 Biden administration rule that attempted to force firearms dealers to run background checks on buyers at gun shows. Gun control…Fred Lucas -
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It’s Time for Democrats to Dial Down the Violent Talk
We all know what needs to happen for the nation to dial down the temperature of our political discourse—Democrats need to chill. Sadly, that’s unlikely to happen any time soon. Why would it? Before Saturday night’s foiled attack at the White House Correspondents Association dinner at the Washington Hilton, there were at least two known assassination attempts against President…Jenny Beth Martin -
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Is Sherrod Brown Trying to Change His Tune on Immigration?
In one of the most closely watched U.S. Senate races, Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown is seeking a comeback after his 2024 loss, this time against Republican Sen. Jon Husted. After being voted out by Ohioans once before, Brown is hoping for a second chance, giving a recent interview on key topics including immigration. During an…Rebecca Downs -
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From Carson to Clowns: How Trump Derangement Syndrome Destroyed Late Night
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 episode. Jack Fowler: Jimmy Kimmel, who’s got a role in this, kerfuffle—it’s not a kerfuffle. This is an assassination attempt egged on by…Victor Davis Hanson -
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House Passes DHS Funding, Clears Hurdle to Ending Shutdown
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., has succeeded in rallying his slim majority around controversial measures involving surveillance, immigration enforcement funding, and agricultural policy, successfully led passage of the bills on Thursday. The House voted by voice Thursday to pass the Senate’s measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security, sending the bill to…George Caldwell -
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Trump Nominates Another Surgeon General Nominee
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is withdrawing his surgeon general nomination for the second time. Trump announced the nomination of Dr. Nicole B. Saphier, a radiologist and director of breast imaging at Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth, replacing “Make America Healthy Again” nominee Dr. Casey Means. Before Means, Trump had nominated Dr. Janette Nesheiwat for the role before…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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Louisiana Must Redraw Congressional Map After SCOTUS Ruling, Governor Says
After the Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana congressional district on Wednesday as “unconstitutional racial gerrymandering,” the state will have to redo its congressional map, Gov. Jeff Landry said in a joint statement with state Attorney General Liz Murrill. Before the Supreme Court ruling, a federal district court issued an injunction against using the current…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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Mills Drops Out of Maine Senate Race as Dems’ Left Wing Ascends
In a victory for the Democratic Party’s left flank, Maine Democrat Gov. Janet Mills has dropped out of the state’s Senate race, effectively ceding the party’s nomination to Graham Platner to take on Republican incumbent Susan Collins. The 78-year-old governor’s departure, which she says is due to lack of campaign funds, comes after months of…George Caldwell -
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Rep. Keith Self Urges Federal Probes Into Texas Muslim Development After Watchdog Report
Rep. Keith Self called for additional federal probes after a watchdog group raised legal and constitutional concerns about a proposed Muslim-centered development in his district. The Oversight Project, a watchdog group, alleges in a new report Thursday that the East Plano Islamic Center, or EPIC, is violating federal law in spearheading the development of “EPIC…Fred Lucas -
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1 in 3 Dollars Earned Goes to Taxes. Why?
Most Americans were glad to get another Tax Day behind them this month. It’s galling to hand over a third of everything you earned last year to government to waste, fraud, and abuse. Consider the raw numbers. Last year, the federal government took just over $5 trillion. States and localities took another $2.5 trillion. Out…Peter St. Onge -
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The Biden Admin’s Anti-Christian Bias Was Even Worse Than You Think
Joe Biden’s presidency was even worse for Christians than you think, according to an exhaustive report from the Justice Department’s Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias, published Thursday. The anti-Christian bias seeped into official policy across the federal government, from personnel matters—where Christians’ requests for time off around Easter Sunday were met with suspicion in…Tyler O’Neil -
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‘Could Have Been a Lot Worse’: Vance Thanks Secret Service After WHCD Attempted Shooting
Vice President JD Vance described his experience at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner Saturday night, where a shooter attempted to assassinate the president and other Cabinet officials. “I’m sitting up there on the stage with some journalists and obviously with the president of the United States a few seats to my right, and there’s a…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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California’s Largest Voting Bloc Isn’t Republican or Democrat—Should an Independent Be in the Debates?
As Republican and Democrat candidates slug it out in debates to be California’s next governor, candidates who fit into the independent category continue to be shut out. In Tuesday night’s debate hosted by CBS News, the players on the stage included two Republicans and six Democrats—and zero independents. Elaine Culotti, an independent candidate who has…Angelina Delfin -
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Trump Teases UFO File Release While Celebrating Artemis Moon Mission
The Artemis II crew met with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office today, celebrating their successful mission around the moon. While the country has its eyes set on space, Trump hinted at releasing government records related to unidentified flying objects. “I think we’re going to be releasing as much as we can in the…Virginia Grace McKinnon -
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The Iran War: Collapse, Chaos, and What Comes Next
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 in the eighth week of the Iran war, and things are starting to heat up even though…Victor Davis Hanson -
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MOLLIE HEMINGWAY: The Left’s War on the Supreme Court
The following is a preview of Daily Signal Politics Editor Bradley Devlin’s “Signal Sitdown” interview with Mollie Hemingway. The full interview premieres on The Daily Signal’s YouTube page at 6:30 a.m. EST on April 30. This transcript has been slightly edited for clarity. Bradley Devlin: You start at the end of the [Brett] Kavanaugh saga to talk about…Bradley Devlin -
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Trump Says Visit With King Improved UK Relations Amid Iran Tension
President Donald Trump said the visit of King Charles III smoothed over U.S. relations with the United Kingdom amid tension over Iran. Trump has criticized U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer for declining to help the United States with its military operation in Iran. The president has said the U.K. “should be our best ally” and…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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‘Click of Handcuffs’: Leaders Warn Blue States in Wake of Dr. Oz’s Medicaid Audit
Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Dr. Mehmet Oz announced this week the launch of a nationwide audit of Medicaid providers ahead of their revalidation. The move marks the latest effort by President Donald Trump’s administration to crack down on waste, fraud, and abuse in federal programs, and it’s being welcomed by…Pedro Rodriguez -
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Hegseth Battles Congressional Democrats Grilling Him on Iran
At a House Armed Services Committee hearing to explain the Pentagon’s 2027 budget request, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth got his first public congressional grilling since the start of the conflict with Iran. The secretary came in ready to bring the fight to Congress before the questions even began. “The biggest adversary we face at…George Caldwell -
Pomona Debate 2026: The California Dream Is Dying—Clear Winners, Clear Losers
Tuesday night’s chaotic California gubernatorial debate at Pomona College was marked by constant interruptions and deep voter frustration. Drew Allen, The Daily Signal’s California columnist, argues in today’s commentary that Republican Steve Hilton delivered the strongest performance by confronting Sacramento’s failures head-on, Matt Mahan stood out as the most pragmatic Democrat, while Xavier Becerra and…Drew Allen