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Victor Davis Hanson: The 1.2 Million Reasons America Exists Today
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. This Monday was Memorial Day. It commemorated all the Americans who died on behalf of the United States from…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Will China Really Invade Taiwan in the Next 5 Years?
THE DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Chinese President Xi Jinping may not need to launch a full-scale invasion of Taiwan to put the island, the U.S. and the global tech economy in crisis, according to national security experts. Some advisers to President Donald Trump reportedly fear Xi could move against Taiwan within the next five years following…Francis Kapper -
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Memorial Day and the Oft-Forgotten Dead
The rolling hills, dappled paths, and white crosses make Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia a place of quiet repose, deep emotion, and somber reflection. Dutifully, the nation honors its military dead there, and on this 158th Memorial Day, countless Americans will rightfully and respectfully pay homage to those who gave the last full measure of…David Holmes -
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As Americans Celebrate Memorial Day, Rep. Harrigan Issues a Sobering Reminder
As the country celebrates a long weekend with time at the beach, family cookouts, or maybe even 15% off at a Memorial Day sale, Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-N.C., is asking Americans to remember the price that has already been paid for their holiday weekend. “Memorial Day is a time of sadness, and it’s where you…Virginia Grace McKinnon -
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Trump Says There Is No Rush for Iran Deal, US Blockade Stays
WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD, May 24 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he had told his representatives not to rush into any deal with Iran, appearing to dampen hopes of an imminent breakthrough in the three-month-old war that had been raised by both sides a day earlier. The U.S. blockade on Iranian ships on the…Jasper Ward -
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What Are the Current US and Iranian Strategies in the War?
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. I’m speaking on the 71st day of the Iran war, but of course, it hasn’t been 71 days. The last real date…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Netanyahu Insists Iran War Is ‘Not Over,’ Says Trump Wants to ‘Physically’ Remove Uranium
THE DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a “60 Minutes” interview airing Sunday that President Donald Trump wanted to remove Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium. The United States and Israel launched military strikes against Iran on Feb. 28 after talks regarding the Islamic regime’s nuclear program broke down. Netanyahu told CBS News reporter…Harold Hutchison -
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On Iran, Battleground District Republican Stakes Own Path
Michigan Republican Rep. Tom Barrett, seeking reelection in one of the nation’s most competitive congressional districts, is attempting to stake a new path on the Iran issue that would empower the president but forbid a lengthy engagement. Barrett has introduced a bill that would authorize the use of military force against Iran. However, the bill…George Caldwell -
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Trump: ‘Project Freedom’ on Hold Amid Iran Talks
President Donald Trump says he is putting a pause on his “Project Freedom” operation to restore commerce in the Strait of Hormuz, instead seeking to finalize a deal with Iranian officials for longer-term stability in the global shipping lane. Citing as his motivation “Great Progress” in talks with Iran, Trump wrote on Truth Social on…George Caldwell -
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Victor Davis Hanson: The Epilogue of the Iran War
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. I think we’re coming to the last chapter, the epilogue, the postscript of the Iran war. It’s been going on for over 60…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Hegseth: Iran Has Lost Strait of Hormuz Bargaining Chip
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth argued Tuesday morning that the United States has removed Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz as a bargaining chip in negotiations by gaining control of the vital global shipping lane. “For too long Iran has been harassing ships, shooting at civilian tankers from all nations, and trying to impose…George Caldwell -
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Iran Is Losing This War, and the Global Balance of Power Is Shifting
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 approaching 60 days of the so-called Iran war, and we’re still getting these loud voices that Donald Trump has failed, that the war’s…Victor Davis Hanson -
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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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Victor Davis Hanson: The Left Called It ‘War Crimes’—but Ignored Iran’s Real Crimes for Decades
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 episodes. Sami Winc: You know, you listen to the news accounts of the U.S. military maintaining control of the Persian…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Victor Davis Hanson: Trump Has Left Iran With 3 Options
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 about 60 days into the Iran war, and we’re getting a lot of mixed signals from the media, from the administration,…Victor Davis Hanson -
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America at 250: Still Dominating the World—and Here’s Why the Left Won’t Admit It
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In a Few Words” from Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to The Daily Signal’s YouTube channel to watch past episodes. Hello, this is Victor Davis Hanson for The Daily Signal. This year, on July Fourth, will be the…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Trump Isn’t Negotiating—He’s Crushing Iran’s Regime
ditor’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 episodes. JACK FOWLER: Well, you mentioned the war, Victor. So the Straits of Hormuz are—the Iranians say they’re in control. This is from…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Winning the War, Fighting the Swamp: Trump’s Toughest Battle Isn’t Iran
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 are now entering the 50th or 52nd day, somewhere in that period of the ongoing war…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Iran Crumbles, Critics Scramble: Trump’s Long Game Leaves the Media Exposed
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. I think we should take another look at the Iranian war, and I would call it a…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Witness: Arson Suspect Compared Himself to Luigi Mangione
A warehouse employee in California reportedly burned his place of work to the ground, then compared himself to Luigi Mangione, saying, “Should have paid us enough to f— live.” This is what Chamel Abdulkarim, 29, allegedly said last week as he recorded himself lighting the 1.2 million-square-foot Kimberly-Clark warehouse on fire in Ontario, California, resulting…Angelina Delfin