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Mamdani Is Gradually Undermining Public Order in New York City
New York City’s socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani has carefully plucked away another small but significant element of public order. According to the New York Post, the mayor’s office issued a directive that the New York Police Department would no longer be responding to calls relating to homeless encampments. Instead, officers will now have to first… -
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Ambassador Waltz Tells the Daily Signal: The UN Is Worth It
The United Nations is bloated, duplicative, and inefficient, according to U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz. But despite its flaws, he thinks the organization is worth saving. “You need one place in the world where everybody can come and talk, and at least talk,” he told the Daily Signal in a phone call from the 2026 United… -
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Abbott Campaign Criticizes Hinojosa’s Record on Border Security, Criminal Illegal Aliens
Gov. Greg Abbott’s campaign has released more of Democrat challenger Gina Hinojosa’s record, this time pointing to how she put violent illegal aliens ahead of Texas families. A press release sent out by Abbott’s campaign details her record in the Texas House when it came to standing with families who have been victimized by violent… -
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Appeals Court Decision Brings Good News on Voter Registration in Ohio
Northern District of Ohio Judge Solomon Oliver put an Ohio voter registration law on hold last month, but it turns out that was not the final ruling. On Wednesday, a 2-1 ruling from the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned Oliver’s ruling, reinstating a law requiring proof of citizenship before registering to vote in person… -
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Victor Davis Hanson: Tribalism Is Tearing America Apart
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 entitle our short video today “Tribalism: Tribalism Doesn’t Work.” And what do I… -
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‘No Child Should Be Exposed’: DOJ Settles With 6 Hospitals to End Gender Surgeries on Minors
Opponents of “gender transition” surgeries on minors applauded a Justice Department settlement with at least six major hospitals to stop the practice. The Department of Justice has announced settlements with six hospitals, The New York Times reported, to stop doing the surgeries and hormone treatments for minors. “The Department of Justice has done incredible work… -
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Rep Calls for DHS to Deport Gaza Journalist Who Admitted to Protecting Hamas Through Propaganda
An outspoken member of the House Freedom Caucus has called on President Donald Trump’s administration to remove a photojournalist from the United States after he publicly admitted in an online video interview that the conditions of his work were dictated by Hamas officials in the Gaza Strip. The journalist, Motaz Azaiza, who has been championed… -
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DOJ Ends ‘Onerous’ Racial Mandates on School Districts
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—The Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division dismissed more than 50 desegregation cases that sat on court dockets for more than half a century. “In this administration, we are ending prolonged federal oversight of these school districts because the effort does not reflect the reality of those classrooms today,” said Assistant… -
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In Legacy Media Win, Trump-Appointed Judge Sides With CNN, MS NOW, and Politico to Temporarily Reinstate White House Passes
A Trump-appointed judge imposed a temporary restraining order on the White House to restore press credentials for reporters at CNN, MS NOW, and Politico in an order Thursday morning. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly of the District of Columbia found that President Donald Trump’s administration likely violated the due process rights of the reporters largely… -
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Always Watching: Congress Begins Investigating Flock Cameras
As Americans grow increasingly concerned about privately owned surveillance cameras, powered by artificial intelligence, spreading across the country by the thousands, senators are investigating whether they want to act. While the cameras were initially meant to provide safety, there are concerns from both parties that surveillance has surpassed safety. “This hearing is about a simple… -
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Victor Davis Hanson: The Left’s Blind Spot on 9/11, Charlie Kirk, & Oct. 7
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. Jack Fowler: Douglas Murray’s a friend, a great writer. He’s written this essay for The Free Press, “The 9/11 Failure That Still… -
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China Hawk Urges Trump and Rubio to Discuss Chinese Prisoner Release in New Letter
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—The chairman of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China sent a letter to President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday, urging them to discuss with Chinese leader Xi Jinping the release of worshippers and American citizens who remain imprisoned in China. Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., penned the letter… -
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Spanberger Changes Virginia’s Regulations Regime
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger quietly issued an executive order over the summer that changed the way state agency regulations are developed and reviewed by the executive branch. The action was required by June 30 but went under the radar because it was announced with only a vague news release. The new executive order eliminates the… -
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Collins Blasts Ossoff for Epstein-Linked Donation, Demands Action
In an exclusive article published early on Wednesday, Fox News reported that Georgia U.S. Rep. Mike Collins is calling on incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff to return a campaign donation he received from Reid Hoffman, a billionaire who admitted to having once visited the private island of Jeffrey Epstein. Collins is demanding that Ossoff return $7,000… -
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Jack Smith Team Knew Spying on Congress ‘Might Be Unconstitutional’ but ‘Forged Ahead’: House Report
Former special counsel Jack Smith and the Biden administration’s Department of Justice violated the DOJ’s policies with respect to separation of powers, according to a House report released Wednesday. Smith, appointed in 2022 by Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate Donald Trump, expanded his investigation into members of Congress who communicated with then-first-term President Trump… -
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Massive Coalition of Left-Wing Groups Lobbied to Block the SAVE America Act
A vast alliance of mostly left-leaning groups lobbied to oppose the SAVE America Act, Republicans’ signature piece of election integrity legislation. Federal lobbying disclosures show that labor unions, LGBTQ+ advocacy groups, pro-abortion groups, and left-leaning advocacy organizations lobbied against the SAVE America Act during the second quarter of 2026. The legislation stalled in Congress this… -
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Don’t Be Fooled by China’s Recent Months of Low Military Activity
A day before the Washington meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump, Chinese military activity in the Taiwan Strait has been relatively subdued compared to previous years. Recent restraint, however, should not be mistaken for a strategic shift. If past patterns hold, Beijing’s respite after months of high military activity levels around… -
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Bringing American Hostage Home Is ‘Top Priority’ for Trump-Xi Summit, White House Tells Wife
The White House has assured the wife of Min Zin, an American scholar being held hostage in China, that her husband’s release is a “top priority” for Thursday’s Trump-Xi summit, Sylvia Zin told the Daily Signal in an interview. “I had a meeting with the [National Security Council] yesterday, and they have reassured me that… -
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Manchester to Manhattan: Why Jewish Safety Is Now a Question for Every Western City
On Tuesday, British police confirmed the fears of Manchester’s Jewish community. Two men were arrested in the city center the night before Yom Kippur, on suspicion of plotting an imminent attack. The arrests and searches in Salford and Liverpool came just before the anniversary of the Heaton Park attack, when two worshippers were killed outside… -
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Karoline Leavitt Opens Up About What President Trump Taught Her
Karoline Leavitt shared the lessons she learned from President Donald Trump during her time working as White House press secretary in a sit-down interview on “Hang Out with Sean Hannity” Tuesday. “He [Trump] has taught me so much,” Leavitt said, “especially in my role as his press secretary.” The biggest piece of advice Trump gave…