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analysis
Donations, Endorsements and Iftars: City Officials’ Connections to the McKinney Islamic Association
New evidence released by Collin County Precinct Chair Rachel Elliott documents campaign contributions, political endorsements, Islamic-event attendance, and other interactions between McKinney elected officials and the McKinney Islamic Association before the City Council’s Aug. 4 vote approving the organization’s proposed mosque site plan. The McKinney City Council voted 7-0 to approve the site plan for… -
opinion
Virginians Could Cement Abortion in Their Constitution, so Why Not Track Abortion Outcomes?
As a physician, I don’t make any decisions without assessing my patients, reviewing the data, and ensuring I’ve considered every course of action to find the best one. Before recommending treatment, I want to know not simply whether it will work, but what complications might occur, and how vulnerable my patient might be if something… -
opinion
What the DSA Policy of Ending the Nuclear Family Looks Like
The Democratic Socialists of America believes that if society were to eliminate “the nuclear family,” which it describes as a “structure built to preserve capitalism,” the United States would enjoy more “women’s, queer, and Indigenous liberation.” I’m here to debunk that myth. This is nothing more than another DSA fairy tale. When I was a… -
news
Biden Judge Calls It ‘Constitutional Bedrock’ to Oppose Federal Ban on Noncitizen Voting
A Biden-appointed judge ruled that Congress cannot ban noncitizens from voting, striking federal charges against an illegal alien alleged to have voted in multiple federal elections in Florida. U.S. District Judge David Leibowitz of the Southern District of Florida ruled that the Constitution only gives power to the states to regulate elections. Thus, he said,… -
opinion
What Texas’ New High School Civics Requirements Get Right
The American system of government and way of life depend on an educated citizenry. Our Constitution ensures that the people are trusted with political power, and its system is centered around rights, checks and balances, and limitations on government. But those protections mean little if citizens do not understand civics. Forty-three percent of Americans cannot… -
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Islamophobia Is El-Sayed’s Deflection, Christian Convert Says
Abdu Murray, a Michigan resident who converted to Christianity from Islam, told the Daily Signal that defenders of Islamic jihad purposefully brand critics of the militant ideology as “Islamophobic” in order to protect their own radical beliefs. During his interview, Murray specifically accused Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed of using the term as “a… -
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Zach Lahn’s Plan to Help Farmers While Cleaning Up Iowa’s Water
Zach Lahn was told he couldn’t win in politics by talking about Iowa’s water quality and the cancer crisis. Now, as the Republican nominee for governor, he is looking to restore the culture in Iowa by running for office on precisely those issues. Lahn sat down with the Daily Signal for an interview on Tuesday… -
opinion
Seattle DEI Case Signals a Major Victory in the Fight Over Workplace Diversity Programs
Another big step was taken to eliminate workplace DEI, and it came via a notoriously left-wing appeals court. On Monday, a three-judge panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit ruled in favor of a white former City of Seattle employee, Joshua Diemert, who said he had been the victim of racial… -
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DeWine Signs Gas Tax Suspension Into Law
Relief at the pump for Ohio drivers is here. Gov. Mike DeWine on Thursday signed a bill that temporarily suspends the gas tax. The 90-day suspension runs through the election and holiday season and comes after the state Legislature passed the bill on Wednesday. Both parties’ candidates for governor, Democrat Amy Acton and Republican Vivek… -
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Newsom Signs Law Bringing Abortion Pills to California Community College Campuses
Abortion pills are coming to California community colleges. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 2540 into law this week, requiring community colleges with student health centers to provide access to medication abortion beginning in 2029. In a statement, Newsom described the expansion of abortion access as “freedom.” “Freedom means being able to make deeply personal decisions… -
opinion
Victor Davis Hanson: The Double Standard of Islamist Immigrants Who Attack America
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. As we head toward the midterms in this last month of October, it’s time to reflect on… -
opinion
Taking a Big Gamble
The thing about gambling is that you convince yourself that the truism “The House always wins” doesn’t apply to you. This is what gets gamblers in trouble. This is why the house always wins. That is until the house starts losing. Virginia has tied an awful lot of its future tax collections to gambling and… -
news
New Ad Spending in Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District
The political experts at the Cook Political Report rate the race in Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District as the closest in the state. It’s the only race listed as a “toss-up,” while each of the other 10 races is rated as either leaning toward or solid for one of the parties. The district covers most of… -
opinion
Treasury Clarifies Details of New Federal School Choice Program
The new school year is well underway, but federal officials are looking ahead to next year’s school calendar and a new federal school choice option. This week, the U.S. Department of the Treasury released proposed and temporary guidance on the program to help state officials and families prepare. As part of the “One Big, Beautiful… -
opinion
The Trump-Xi Summit Put America First
Last week, President Donald Trump hosted Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Washington, D.C. While the meeting featured considerable pageantry, including a state dinner and displays of American history, the real meat of the summit came from its deliverables. The summit appears to have met expectations, safeguarding American interests and offering no concessions on important U.S…. -
news
Labor Secretary Confirmed in Senate’s Last Act Before 6-Week Recess
In its final vote ahead of the November elections, the Senate confirmed Keith Sonderling as secretary of labor in a late-night party-line vote. The Senate is set to take six weeks off to campaign, not returning to Washington until after the election. Twelve senators missed Wednesday’s 11 p.m. vote. Six Republicans and six Democrats were… -
news
2030 Census Shake-Up: Which States Win and Lose Under Trump’s Plan?
The Trump administration’s proposed changes to the 2030 U.S. census, to cease counting illegal immigrants, could boost congressional seats and electoral votes for battleground states such as Pennsylvania and Wisconsin at the expense of large states such as California and Texas, research suggests. A 2024 study projected immigration trends under the Biden administration for the… -
opinion
Victor Davis Hanson: Why Ireland Is So Hostile to Israel
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. Victor Davis Hanson: So, I was one-quarter Irish and one-quarter Welsh and one-half Swedish and— Jack Fowler: I think that’s 100% there. … -
opinion
Hispanics Still Reject Socialism, and Yesterday’s White House Celebration Proved It
I, along with more than 1,000 other Hispanic Americans, had the opportunity to champion the place that gave us freedom, opportunity, and a fair shot at the American dream alongside President Donald Trump on Wednesday. The event, which commemorated the historic achievements of the Hispanic American community in the United States and praised our hard… -
news
Supreme Court to Hear Arguments in More Illegal Immigration, Religious Freedom Cases
The Supreme Court announced Thursday it will consider a case on the detention of illegal immigrants, as well as a case touching on religious liberty. In the case of Rhoney v. Barbosa da Cunha, justices will decide whether federal law requires the detention of illegal aliens pending their removal proceedings. The Trump administration targets illegal…
