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opinion
Money Talks When Money Walks
This November, California voters will decide whether a fraction of the state’s population should pay a 5% wealth tax to help fund public programs. Proposition 40 would make roughly 200 of the richest Californians bail out the state’s deficits and save the budget for another year of easy spending. California is not the only blue… -
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DOJ Charges 28 Noncitizens in California Voter Fraud Crackdown, Arrests 11
Federal authorities arrested 11 foreign nationals across California on Monday as part of a statewide election fraud investigation, announcing charges against 28 noncitizens for allegedly registering to vote illegally, casting ballots, or making false statements on naturalization applications. The arrests were part of “Operation Protect the Vote,” a coordinated effort involving all four U.S. attorneys’… -
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Virginia Lawmaker Calls for Speedy Passage of Defense Supplemental Bill
Rep. Rob Wittman said that when lawmakers return, they should prioritize the passage of a supplemental spending bill that would provide new revenue to the Pentagon. A key reason would be to replenish weapon systems that have been depleted during the ongoing war with Iran. “The reconciliation bill that passed out of the House has… -
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Europe Is Burning—Is America Next?
A violent weekend of Marxist-Islamist protests rocked Europe, from Portugal to Italy. The worst carnage erupted across France, where rioters torched the revered, architecturally stunning town hall of Limoges. The 143-year-old landmark is a protected national monument. Its roof caved in, and its iconic bell tower collapsed into the flames. Is this kind of mayhem headed to America… -
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Supreme Court Rejects Accused 9/11 Mastermind’s Bid to Dodge Death Penalty
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind behind the 9/11 terrorist attacks, will again face the potential for the death penalty after the Supreme Court denied his appeal Monday. Justices rejected Mohammed’s bid to reinstate a plea agreement that allowed him and two co-defendants who helped plot the attack to avoid the death penalty. Mohammed and… -
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Trump Barnstorms US, Visiting New State Every Night
With two weeks remaining until the midterm elections, President Donald Trump is visiting a new state every night this week. Some of the states Trump is visiting are considered purple, but they are all states he won in 2024 where Republicans are now neck-and-neck with their opponents or are trailing them. The president is traveling… -
opinion
Victor Davis Hanson: Europe Lost 2 World Wars—and America Inherited Its Self-Hatred
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: “It seems to me that postmodernism or French philosophy instilled in my sons the notion of oppressed-oppressor. Rationality is… -
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Supreme Court Takes Up Major New Battle Over Race in School Admissions
The Supreme Court will hear another case on race-based admissions after previously curbing the practice in higher education. The high court on Monday announced it will take up the case of Association for Education Fairness v. Montgomery County Board of Education, concerning a Maryland county’s lottery admissions policy to increase racial diversity at certain magnet… -
opinion
AAU Sues to Block Federal Transparency on Foreign Funding of Universities
Foreign influence on university campuses in the U.S. is a serious threat to national security. In 2024, a congressional investigation exposed nearly $40 million in unreported research contracts between the Chinese Communist Party and two top U.S. research universities. To protect national security and provide greater transparency to the American people, the U.S. Senate should… -
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France Wants Curfews in Some Areas After Weekend of Riots
PARIS (Reuters)—France’s central government asked some local authorities to impose curfews and faced pressure over security failings on Monday after a weekend of riots and looting borne out of nationwide anti-government protests. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu did not rule out declaring a state of emergency but said it was more appropriate for now to apply… -
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Everett School District Settles After Religious Nonprofit Sues Over Violation of First Amendment Rights
A religious education nonprofit has settled its lawsuit against the Everett School District in Washington state after suing the district for violating its First Amendment rights. The Everett School District, whose board director admitted “animus” toward LifeWise Academy will be required “to undergo religious liberty training, make changes to district policies governing religious activities,… -
analysis
What Does a Test Say About Your Child? There’s More Than Meets the Eye
Elementary and secondary schools are approaching the middle of the first semester. Do you know how your child is doing? The answer is not as simple as it sounds. State and federal lawmakers can help parents and schools by approving new methods for educators to measure students and by maintaining the Nation’s Report Card, a… -
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Rep. Rob Wittman Makes His Case in Virginia’s 1st Congressional District
Virginia’s 1st Congressional District is shaping up as one of the tightest races in the country this year. At the end of September, the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics shifted the race into the toss-up category. It had been listed as “leaning Republican.” Republican Rob Wittman has represented the district since 2007, when he… -
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Trump Rails Against Ossoff and Disastrous Policies of the ‘Dumocrats’ at Midterm Rally
DALTON, Ga.-President Donald Trump rallied supporters from across the state at the Dalton Municipal Airport on Friday in support of Republican candidate for governor Rick Jackson and U.S. Senate candidate Rep. Mike Collins. Before the president’s arrival, Jackson, Collins, and other notable speakers came to the podium to speak, enthusing the crowd. Once Trump arrived,… -
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Georgia Election Vendors Seek to Win Over Committee Members: Take Two
ATLANTA–Several election equipment vendors made their pitch to committee members Thursday morning at the State Capitol as to why they are the best fit to guide the Peach State’s next voting system. The committee consists of two co-chairs, state Sen. Max Burns, R-Sylvania, and state Rep. Victor Anderson, R-Cornelia, and other members as well. Voting… -
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Inside Biden’s DOJ: How LGBTQ Activist Groups Helped Set the Agenda for the Civil Rights Division
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Newly released documents reveal the extent to which LGBTQ activist groups helped set the agenda for the Justice Department under President Joe Biden. The DOJ Civil Rights Division’s LGBTQI+ Working Group convened quarterly stakeholder meetings with organizations including the American Civil Liberties Union, the Human Rights Campaign, Lambda Legal, the Southern… -
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Congress Failed, but Voters in 11 States Get Their Say on Core Provision of the SAVE Act
Senate Republicans were unable to pass the SAVE America Act this year, but voters in several states have the chance to approve ballot measures implementing its provisions. The SAVE America Act would require photo ID to vote and proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. Measures in Arizona and California combine a… -
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Republicans Shift Spending, Narrowing in on the Midterms
With the midterm elections less than 20 days away, Republicans are shifting their spending strategy and narrowing in on key races they think they can win. Republican leaders are continuing to be bullish on growing their majority on Nov. 3, but their spending suggests they are shifting from their goal of growing their congressional majority… -
opinion
Ilhan Omar Isn’t Above the Law Either
One of the foundational ideals of a free nation is that all its citizens live under the same rules. Democrats know this. They’ve been lecturing us for years that “no one is above the law.” So, what happens if a federal investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., provides incontrovertible evidence that she obtained citizenship by… -
opinion
Faith Makes for Stronger, More Lasting Marriages
The Institute for Family Studies released the findings of a new study on marriage in September 2026. “The Devout Difference: Religion, Marital Quality and Sex Among Americans” examines whether faith leads to happier and more stable marriages. The study focused on “marital quality, measured by self-reported marital happiness, and perceived marital stability, measured by respondents’…
