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$22 Million Gun Factory Relocates From Virginia to Georgia Over ‘Anti-Gun’ Legislation
On Wednesday, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced a firearms manufacturer will leave the state of Virginia over new “anti-gun legislation” and relocate to Georgia, bringing a $22 million investment and employing hundreds of residents. “Georgia attracts job creators from all over the country and world because we work with them, not against them,” Kemp said…. -
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PRO-LIFE WIN: Trump Admin Moves to Remedy Downfall of IVF
The Trump administration revised a grant program to treat frozen embryos created through in vitro fertilization as human children deserving to be born to a loving family. The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Population Affairs issued a notice of funding opportunity on Wednesday seeking grant recipients who will prioritize the best interests… -
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US Attorney Pirro Opening Probe of ‘Debanking’ by America’s Biggest Financial Institutions
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro of the District of Columbia launched an investigation into alleged politicized “debanking” of conservative and other disfavored groups by the nation’s largest banks, The Wall Street Journal reported. Among the banks being scrutinized are JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo, the Journal reported. In August, President Donald Trump signed… -
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‘GRAVE ERROR’: Bill Gates Reveals Information That Jeffrey Epstein Tried to ‘Leverage’ Against Him
Bill Gates told a House committee Wednesday that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein tried to leverage information about marital infidelity by the Microsoft founder against him. The billionaire told the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee that the infidelity was separate from his ties with Epstein, who was charged in 2019 with sex trafficking of… -
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Trump Speaks on Ohio Voter ID
With Senate Joint Resolution 10 on voter ID having passed the Ohio Senate last week, and a similar resolution expected to come up for a vote on Wednesday in the House, President Donald Trump took to social media to promote the effort. “Democrats fought hard against this, presumably so they can CHEAT,” Trump posted Monday… -
Trump Reveals Controversial Plan to Make Americans ‘Very Rich’
President Donald Trump said the public will become “very rich” due to his plan for the government to have stakes in top artificial intelligence companies. “We’re talking about giving back something to the public, and if we do that, the public will become very rich, the people in our country, because that’s the kind of… -
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DHS Directs ICE to Deport Noncitizens Who Illegally Vote in US Elections
Noncitizens who illegally vote in U.S. elections will face deportation, among other stricter penalties, according to new guidance from the Department of Homeland Security. The general counsel for the Department of Homeland Security, James Percival, directed the leadership of Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce the stricter penalties against noncitizens who vote. Percival’s letter cites… -
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HHS Secretary Kennedy Urges Rubio to Join CAIR Funding Probe After Chip Roy’s Request
After the Daily Signal first reported that the Council on American-Islamic Relations’ California chapter accepted millions in federal tax dollars to help resettle Afghans, the Department of Health and Human Services has announced that it will probe the funding. “HHS has requested a review of allegations involving @CAIRNational and its affiliates, @CAIRCalifornia and @CAIRWashington regarding… -
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Iran Fighting Intensifies With Congress Divided on War Power Questions
After weeks in which President Donald Trump has expressed cautious optimism about peace talks with Iran, the United States retaliated against an Iranian downing of an American aircraft, raising questions about the administration’s Iran exit plan and how it will work with Congress going forward. On Tuesday, the United States struck Iran in retaliation for… -
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Trump’s Message After LA Vote Count Disaster: ‘Pass the SAVE America Act’
President Donald Trump is renewing his call to pass the SAVE America Act to secure elections after late-arriving ballots in the Los Angeles mayoral election flipped the race against the Republican candidate. “The chaos happening in California only further underscores what the president has said many times—pass the SAVE America Act,” White House spokeswoman Abigail… -
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ICE OFFICIAL: The Department of Homeland Security Is Funded After Monthslong Debate
The House of Representatives passed the $70 billion party-line budget bill Republicans refer to as the Secure America Act. The Department of Homeland Security funding bill will now be sent to President Donald Trump’s desk, where he is expected to sign it immediately Wednesday morning. House Republicans passed the bill Tuesday night, 214-212, with all… -
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California’s GOP on Cusp of a Nominee, but Dems Still Favored to Win Big in Governor’s Race
A Republican appears set to make the November ballot, but California’s Democrat supermajority isn’t going anywhere. Experts predict a Democrat will ultimately win the governor’s race and keep the state under one-party control. “It’s a Democratic state. … I think Steve Hilton will put up a noble effort and will probably help some down-ballot Republicans,… -
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7 States Uncovered Noncitizen Voter Registrations as SAVE Act Debate Heightens
Just this year, at least seven states identified noncitizens on their voter registration lists. This comes as Congress continues to debate the SAVE America Act, a bill that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. Several states obtained the names of noncitizens by cross-referencing the voter registration list with the… -
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Trump Says Iran Downed Apache Helicopter, US Must React
REUTERS—President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Iran had shot down a U.S. Apache helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz and vowed to respond, deepening doubts about prospects for peace between the two countries. Trump said the two U.S. pilots involved in the incident were uninjured. “Nevertheless, the United States must, of necessity, respond to this… -
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‘TIP OF THE ICEBERG’: Ohio Reveals the Depth of America’s Fraud Crisis
Minnesota’s welfare schemes exposed the scale of taxpayer fraud, California’s hospice scandal showed the problem was not isolated, and now Ohio’s Medicaid problem reveals how deep fraud may run. During my appearance Monday on Fox News with Jon Scott, I argued that the fraud uncovered so far in several states is only the tip of… -
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‘We Should Move On’: These Republicans Think the Voter ID Fight Is Over
After months in which the SAVE America Act—a bill to require photo identification and proof of citizenship in federal elections—has been a major topic of discussion among Republican senators, some in the upper chamber are willing to call it quits and “move on.” “It’s a well-known fact around here, sometimes perhaps not fully grasped around… -
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California Is Where Democracy Died
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. California, as we’re seeing through the lenses of the Los Angeles mayoral race, is a dysfunctional state. The Democrats talk a… -
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Pratt Knocked Out of Race, Leaving Bass and Raman to Battle for LA Mayor
Spencer Pratt has officially been shut out of the running for Los Angeles mayor, with City Councilwoman Nithya Raman overtaking the reality television star and securing a spot in November’s runoff against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass. While he initially held a strong second-place position with 29% of the vote—only 7% behind Bass and nearly 10%… -
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Can Republicans Pull Off One Last Big Bill Before August? Pfluger Says They Can
After nearly a year, House Republicans are finally gaining momentum on Reconciliation 3.0, an affordability, anti-fraud bill that has the potential to save the party in the midterms. With their self-imposed deadline of “before the end of summer”—meaning before campaign season ramps up in August—the window isn’t open long. Republican Study Committee Chairman August Pfluger,… -
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Steelworkers Union Spent Millions Against Trump Agenda, Showing Gap With Membership
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Even while polling has shown increased union member support for President Donald Trump, United Steelworkers spent millions funding liberal political candidates and left-leaning causes that have little to do with organized labor. The organization has also funded LGBTQ+ and racial equality groups, while heavily backing Democrat political candidates and political action…