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opinion
Gina Hinojosa Wants to Sound Moderate. Her ICE Record Says Otherwise.
After former President Joe Biden opened the southern border for four years, voters already proved they are ready to move on. It seems Texas state Rep. Gina Hinojosa never got the memo—but that didn’t stop her from vying for governor. Hinojosa is a Democrat, challenging three-term Republican Gov. Greg Abbott for office. An October poll… -
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Texas Lawmaker Asks Paxton to Investigate Trans Texas Text Campaign
A Texas state representative is urging Attorney General Ken Paxton to launch an investigation into an organization sending out mass texts across Texas that encourage parents and students to circumvent state laws that expanded parental rights in public schools. Republican state Rep. Jeff Leach sent a letter to Paxton asking his office to investigate an organization called… -
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In One Type of ‘Blockbuster’ Case, Supreme Court Weighs 1980s Video Privacy Law in Digital Age
The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday on how a video rentals privacy law from the 1980s applies to the digital age. Justices on both sides expressed skepticism about how the 1988 Video Privacy Protection Act, enacted in the days of VHS rentals at stores such as Blockbuster Video, applies today. The federal law, at the… -
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Documentary Claims Muslims Want America to Be Islamic State
Muslims in America want to transform the country into an Islamic state governed by Sharia law, according to Daily Signal contributor Steve Cortes’ latest documentary, “Muslims and Michigan: Opposites Don’t Attract.” In his 20-minute YouTube film, Cortes takes to the mosque-lined streets of Dearborn, Michigan to warn audiences about how Muslim politicians use their power… -
Trump Saves Billions in New Fraud Crackdown
The Trump administration is cracking down on waste by stopping duplicate Medicaid and Obamacare enrollments. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services uncovered 189,000 individuals on Obamacare rolls who are either deceased or improperly receiving “double coverage” subsidized by taxpayers through Medicaid, Medicare, or Children’s Health Insurance Program. The agency said it acted promptly to… -
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Bishop: Prayer and Fasting Are ‘Weapons’ to Defeat Virginia Amendments
Bishop Michael Burbidge met with Catholic priests throughout the Diocese of Arlington last Thursday to reinforce the importance of defeating two constitutional amendments on the Virginia ballot. The proposed amendments have prompted an unprecedented effort by Burbidge to raise awareness among Virginia Catholics. Question 1 would expand abortion access throughout pregnancy while undermining parental consent… -
Victor Davis Hanson: Rubio’s Athens Speech Could Solve the West’s Identity Crisis
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: Did you see [Marco] Rubio’s speech in front of the Parthenon, and what are your thoughts on it? Victor Davis Hanson:… -
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Roy Demands Answers on Mifepristone Study, Seeks to End Federal Abortion Funding
Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, is pressing the Food and Drug Administration for answers on the delayed abortion pill study, arguing that the findings could affect conservatives’ efforts to end federal funding for abortion. In a letter obtained by the Daily Signal, Roy asked FDA Acting Commissioner Kyle Diamantas for an update on the publication timeline… -
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Collins and Ossoff Face Off in Heated Debate: Take Two
ATLANTA–Rep. Mike Collins and Sen. Jon Ossoff took the stage Tuesday night for the second time in a debate, exchanging fiery words and accusations. The exchange comes following a debate last week where candidates clashed over affordability, healthcare, and more. Collins spoke first, painting a picture of the stark contrast between him and Ossoff. He… -
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Rick Jackson Ignites Supporters at Georgia Rally as Early Voting Kicks Off
On Monday evening, Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson spoke to supporters at a campaign rally in Grovetown, Georgia, just west of Augusta. Jackson was joined by Gov. Brian Kemp and first lady Marty Kemp as he made jabs against the record of his Democrat challenger, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. Kemp was first to… -
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Republican Derek Merrin Vows Victory for Ohio’s 9th Congressional District
PUTNAM COUNTY, Ohio—Of all the Congressional races to watch throughout the country, Ohio’s 9th Congressional District may be the most significant. The race involves rematches and new maps, as Republican Derek Merrin looks to unseat Democrat Rep. Marcy Kaptur. The Daily Signal spoke with Merrin last week as he made campaign appearances with key Republicans… -
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Military Chaplain Seeks to Correct the Record After Losing a Promotion Over ‘Microaggression’
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—An Army chaplain is asking military authorities to expunge from his record a negative report stemming from an alleged “microaggression” against people who identify as LGBTQ. Lt. Col. Joseph Lawhorn argued that the report, which he says contains errors, may have cost him a promotion to colonel earlier this year. “Chaplain… -
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NYT Report Finds Surge of TikTok Content Focused on Talarico
A New York Times investigation has found that Democrat U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico may be boosted by paid influencers, giving him more attention as early voting nears. The report released last week reveals that there has been a staggering amount of TikTok activity focusing on the Texas Senate race, with most of the attention… -
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Republicans Pull Back Funding in Battleground Districts, Shaking Up Midterm Spending
House Speaker Mike Johnson’s super PAC is halting millions in spending across four battleground districts, shaking up its midterm campaign plans. As the top campaigner for House Republicans, Johnson has raised hundreds of millions through the super PAC. The Congressional Leadership Fund will redistribute the $10 million across 16 new districts and end support for… -
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Operation Lonestar Roundup Disrupts North Korean IT Network
Federal authorities on Tuesday said that the North Korean government used information technology workers to funnel money from North Texas back to North Korea. The U.S. District Attorney of the Northern District of Texas, Ryan Raybould, held a morning press conference to announce that federal agents carried out the North Texas investigative effort known as… -
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Victor Davis Hanson: Should the Fort Hood Terrorist Be Publicly Executed?
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. The last few days there’s been a major controversy over the fate of one murderer, Major Nidal… -
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Trump Hate Fuels Left’s Shift to Socialism and Jihad, GOP Senate Candidate Says
The Democrats’ hatred for President Donald Trump has led them to embrace Islamic terrorism and socialism in an effort to defeat Republicans this November, the Republican nominee for New Jersey’s Senate seat told the Daily Signal. “Their [Democrats] hate for Donald Trump is the only thing that is informing their decision making,” Justin Murphy told… -
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Omar Seeks Funds After Immigration Raid at Her Home
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., is soliciting money after her house was raided as part of a federal criminal immigration investigation. Hours after Department of Homeland Security investigative agents raided the home of the Somali native, she sent out a fundraising message to her supporters, saying, “Please … support me [against] fascist bullies.” “[President Donald] Trump’s… -
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Supreme Court Steps Into Trump’s DOGE Fight a Second Time
The Supreme Court will hear a case on whether the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, has to release extensive records of deliberations on cutting government spending. The Trump administration is challenging a lower court’s sweeping discovery order against DOGE despite a previous Supreme Court ruling to narrow the order. The administration argues that the… -
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Americans Shouldn’t Pay the Price for Crypto Billionaires’ Political Influence
Billions of dollars gone. That is the staggering scale of cryptocurrency-related losses reported by Americans. According to the FBI, cryptocurrency-related complaints accounted for more than $9 billion in reported losses in 2024 alone. And as ordinary American victims struggle to recover, some of the wealthiest players in crypto are pouring enormous resources into Washington politics…
