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    Remembering Jon Kyl, a Champion for Crime Victims’ Rights
    Former U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl died Sept. 16 at the age of 84. But there is one part of his legacy that is particularly meaningful to me: Jon Kyl was one of the most important champions of crime victims’ rights in America. Kyl understood something fundamental about crime victims. They are thrust into a relationship…
    Jon Fleischman
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  • news

    California Lawmakers Push for Mexican Cartel-Owned Avocado Ban
    All the Republicans in California’s congressional delegation are advocating for tighter restrictions on the Mexican avocado trade in an effort to thwart Mexican drug cartels. “Cartels should not be able to use their influence over Mexico’s avocado supply chain to game the American market. Period,” Rep. James Gallagher, R-Calif., told the Daily Signal. “Sudden import…
    Pedro Rodriguez
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    DHS Raids Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Home as Part of Federal Immigration Investigation
    The Department of Homeland Security raided the home of Somali-born Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., early Monday morning, less than a month before the midterm election. The raid is part of a larger criminal fraud investigation into the congresswoman’s immigration paperwork and was signed off by a federal judge. First reported by Fox News Digital, multiple…
    Virginia Grace McKinnon
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  • news

    Panel Discussion Explores the Future of AI Regulation
    Virginia is leading the world into the future of artificial intelligence, with many of the state’s 674 data centers (and more on the way) serving as the hardware that provides the memory to drive AI. Data centers are also a growing political concern, with politicians at the local, state and federal levels arguing over what…
    Rich Tucker
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  • news

    What This Bipartisan Plan Would Change About the Senate
    A bipartisan Senate duo claims it has the answer to “Save the Senate.” The proposal to eliminate cloture votes, limit dead floor time, increase debate time, and create multiple “fast-tracks” for bills could allow the Senate to pass more legislation. The rule changes, proposed by retiring Republican Sen. Steve Daines of Montana and Democrat Sen….
    Virginia Grace McKinnon
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  • analysis

    He Saw Life After the Berlin Wall Fell. Here’s What He Learned About Socialism.
    Summary Rep. Warren Davidson witnessed life in East Germany just weeks after the Berlin Wall fell in 1989. In the next Congress, he could find himself serving alongside even more Democrats who embrace an ideology millions of Eastern Europeans rejected when they tore the wall down. Ideas once associated with the Left’s fringe are increasingly…
    Robert B. Bluey
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    Victor Davis Hanson: Becerra and Talarico Vanish From the Campaign Trail
    Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript 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. Sami Winc: Well, let’s turn to the California governor’s race, and Steve Hilton is closing the gap, which was a huge…
    Victor Davis Hanson
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    Collins vs. Ossoff Debate: Biggest Takeaways
    On Thursday night, Sen. Jon Ossoff and Rep. Mike Collins took the stage in Doraville, Georgia, to face off against each other in a heated debate. The event comes at a crucial time leading up to the midterm elections, with Election Day just weeks away, and early voting starting next Tuesday. The three main topics…
    Rebecca Buis
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    Rubio Warns Western Decline is a Consequence of the Left’s Self-Hatred
    Western civilization’s left self-hatred has led to its decline, Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned during a speech Wednesday from the ruins of the Hellenic civilization in Greece, the birthplace of Western democracy. “Our prosperity somehow became a word of guilt,” Rubio said. “We no longer believe that we earned and deserved our greatness.” “In…
    Pedro Rodriguez
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    Nearly 60% of H-1B Fraud Investigations Are in One Texas Region
    Republican U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne has introduced legislation to crack down on H-1B visa fraud, as North Texas has seen a surge in fraud.  On Monday, Van Duyne unveiled HR 10643, the H-1B Visa Fraud Crackdown Act, which would increase penalties for willful H-1B violations, extend minimum sponsorship bans, and strengthen fines for immigration document…
    Emily Medeiros
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    Johnson Sees an Unusual Force Driving Midterm Voters
    FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—While campaigning for Rep. Rob Bresnahan in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, this week, House Speaker Mike Johnson compared the 2026 midterms to the election that followed the 9/11 terrorist attacks and said fears about the “rise of Marxism and communism” could cause voters to reject Democrats and stick with the party in power….
    Virginia Grace McKinnon
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  • news

    There’s No Debate in Many Virginia Races This Year
    In the highly contested Senate race in Maine, Republican Sen. Susan Collins and her Democrat opponent Troy Jackson plan to go head-to-head in four debates. Unfortunately, voters in Virginia won’t have the luxury of getting many chances to hear from congressional candidates. In fact, in many races, there will be no debate at all this…
    Rich Tucker
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  • news

    Bill to Strip DSA of Party Rights Picks Up Steam in DC
    Legislation to deny the Democratic Socialists of America party status has gained momentum in the House of Representatives. If enacted, the effort from Reps. Rich McCormick and Clay Fuller of Georgia would mirror the Communist Control Act of 1954, signed into law by former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, by denying the DSA legal rights and…
    Pedro Rodriguez
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  • news

    Legislators Honor Victims of the Largest Massacre of Jews Since the Holocaust
    Congressional leaders on Wednesday reflected on the horrors of the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, massacre that resulted in the tragic loss of over 1,000 Israeli civilians, including 47 American citizens. The massacre, known amongst Hamas and Palestinians as the “Al-Aqsa Flood,” consisted of militant attacks against civilians, including women and children. During the attack, more…
    Pedro Rodriguez
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  • opinion

    The Daily Signal Sits Down With Bert Mizusawa
    The midterm race that no one is talking about. By nobody, I mean the Virginia senator whose term is up in January. Sen. Mark Warner has dodged two debates, which isn’t unusual for a long-term incumbent. What is unusual is that the debates were going to be hosted by AARP and the League of Women…
    Joe Thomas
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  • news

    Dem Senator’s Desire for More Middle Eastern College Campuses Could Create National Security Risk, Experts Warn
    Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., advocated for more American university campuses in Qatar’s Education City after meeting with the Qatari regime over the weekend, a move that some national security reports and experts say could create unwanted national security risks. “The presence of American universities in Qatar is an important way for the United States to…
    Pedro Rodriguez
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  • news

    Poll Shows Tight Races in 2 Virginia Congressional Districts
    The latest polling indicates that two Virginia congressional races that were cakewalks for Republicans just two years ago are much closer this time around. The election year’s final Washington Post poll, conducted with George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government, surveyed voters in the 1st and 5th congressional districts. Those seats are held…
    Rich Tucker
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  • analysis

    Ossoff on ‘Election Integrity’: All Has Gone Wrong
    Sen. Jon Ossoff has voted for “election integrity” measures, but not in the way you would think. The Heritage Action Scorecard shows two instances during the 117th session of Congress (2021-2022) where Ossoff voted for seemingly good measures on paper that are ultimately wolves in sheep’s clothing. As Stewart Bragg, general consultant for JLK Political…
    Rebecca Buis
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  • news

    What Is the Golden Dome Actually Providing? 
    The Senate Armed Services Committee’s Strategic Forces Subcommittee held a hearing on Sept. 29 discussing President Donald Trump’s ambitious plan for American missile defense called the Golden Dome.  Senators and witnesses attempted to flesh out the administration’s vision for the Golden Dome and whether partisanship is preventing action that could keep America safe from its…
    Caroline Berkness
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  • news

    Nunn Wants to Debate. Trone Garriott Wants to Fundraise.
    Iowa Democrat Sarah Trone Garriott has refused to debate her Republican opponent, Rep. Zach Nunn, before early voting begins. The U.S. House candidate says she is unavailable until two weeks after voting is already underway. According to a transcript of a phone call between the two campaigns, obtained by the Daily Signal, Trone Garriott’s campaign…
    Virginia Grace McKinnon
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