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Trump Reveals What He Told Xi About Political Prisoners
President Donald Trump told the Daily Signal he had “hopefully fruitful” discussions with Chinese leader Xi Jinping about political prisoners in China, including American Min Zin and Jimmy Lai. When asked by the Daily Signal if he discussed the release of political prisoners, Trump said, “I did.” “We talked, and I think we had some… -
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Officials Applaud 96% Decrease in Muslim Migration Under Trump
Legal migration from Muslim-majority countries has dropped significantly since President Donald Trump took office, and officials concerned about the spread of Islam in the United States told the Daily Signal that they welcome the news. The newly reported decline comes after the president promised on the campaign trail to protect Americans from possible harm from… -
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‘Creating a One-Party System’: Conservatives Warn of Consequences and Need to Counter Left’s Weaponization of Legal System
Conservatives are pushing back against the Left’s effort to discipline lawyers for the clients they represent, in what is being called “barfare,” with threats of disbarment or other actions. During a conference Wednesday near Capitol Hill on the topic, Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., praised the effort to fight back. “We need smart people who have… -
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The Real Solution to the Crisis of E-Bike and E-Motorcycle Accidents
Ed Ashman survived the Vietnam War. He returned home and spent decades serving Orange County students as a teacher. One day, as he was walking in his own neighborhood, he was struck and killed by a 14-year-old boy riding an illegal electric motorcycle while doing a wheelie. The boy’s mother had been warned multiple times… -
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Jack Smith’s Media Dragnet Gets a Pass From Legacy Press
One of the biggest government attacks on free press occurred under a presidential administration and the legacy media have collectively shrugged. Why? Because it was carried out by a Democrat administration and not President Donald Trump. It’s that simple. On Tuesday, former special counsel Jack Smith—who served under former President Joe Biden—testified before the Senate… -
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Victor Davis Hanson: Trump Can’t Afford to Repeat Bush’s Biggest Mistake
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. Do you think it’s possible that we’re on the edge of a boom and we don’t even… -
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Ohio Lawmakers Succeed in Passing Bill to Suspend Gas Tax
While Ohio drivers are seeing increasingly high gas prices, state lawmakers just moved a step closer to providing some relief. On Wednesday, both chambers of the Ohio General Assembly approved House Bill 519, temporarily suspending the state’s gas tax for 90 days, which could get drivers lower prices at the pump through the holiday season…. -
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Federal Judge Asks Pro-Transgender Lawyer About Double Standard on Cosmetic Surgery
A man who identifies as a woman sued Aetna for refusing to cover his transgender facial surgery, claiming discrimination, even though Aetna says it would not cover cosmetic procedures for a woman who suffers distress from not looking feminine enough. A three-judge panel on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit heard oral… -
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Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation to Host First-Ever Anti-Communist Film Festival
The Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation will host its first-ever Anti-Communist Film Festival beginning Oct. 1. Elizabeth Spalding, Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation chairman, said the selected movies are meant to appeal to a wide variety of audiences of all ages and genre preferences. The festival will open with “Pilecki’s Report,” a Polish movie… -
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How Wrong Will the Midterms Forecast for Ohio Turn Out to Be?
It’s a midterm year with a Republican in the White House, and so, if history holds, Republicans face an uphill battle this November. A bad night for Republicans, including in Ohio, is possible, but is it likely? If you believe the polls, forecasts, and betting markets, Ohio Republicans could see losses ahead on Nov. 3…. -
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Texas ICE Shootings Deserve More Than a One-Sided Narrative
Legacy media outlets have been spinning tall tales about Texas Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in recent months, trying to stoke backlash against immigration enforcement. But they’re not telling the full story. Two shootings of illegal aliens in particular have garnered extensive coverage: Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston in July and Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez… -
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47 Democrats Refuse to Vote to Ban Insider Trading
A bill to stop insider trading failed to advance in the Senate on Wednesday, with all Democrats voting against it and all Republicans voting for it. The bill failed 53-to-47 along party lines. The bill, which originated in the House and was sponsored by Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wis., would prohibit members of Congress and their… -
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It’s Been One Week …
Friends of mine like to shrug off accusations of being “conspiracy theorists” by saying what they are engaged in is called “pattern recognition.” Just over a week into Virginia’s 2026 midterm voting, a familiar pattern is emerging. Based on the statistics carefully collected and curated by the Virginia Public Access Project (VPAP.org), we are seeing… -
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Victor Davis Hanson: ‘Inclusive’ Stanford University Caught Red-Handed Using AI to Race Swap Student
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: Victor, let’s talk about—you ever heard of Stanford University, Victor? Victor Davis Hanson: I have some recollection of it. … -
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Trump’s Pressure on Nigeria Just Saved Hundreds of Christians’ Lives
Even amidst tragic news that at least 18 Christians in Nigeria’s Middle Belt state of Plateau were killed by Fulani jihadists over the past week, there is reason for hope: The nation’s government has finally bowed to pressure and taken concrete action against the plague of anti-Christian violence. Because of pressure started by President Donald… -
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Catholic Bishop Calls for Month of Fasting and Prayer to Defeat Virginia Ballot Measures
Bishop Michael Burbidge is asking Catholics to spend October fasting and praying to defeat two proposed amendments to the Virginia Constitution. In a video posted Tuesday, Burbidge asked Catholics to observe two weekly disciplines during the month. On Fridays, he asked them to pray the Stations of the Cross and to fast—eating only one full… -
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The Real Story About Gas Prices, National Security, and the Economy
While the American military action in Iran has been a source of many benefits to the U.S., a collateral negative effect has been the increase in world oil prices and the associated increase in gas prices at the pump for U.S. consumers. However, things may not be as dire as many would lead you to… -
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New Ad Ties Democrat to Water Pollution, Iowa Cancer Rates
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—The Democrat nominee for governor in the state with the second-highest cancer incidence rate in the nation is being tied to part of the problem. In a new campaign ad, Iowa Republican gubernatorial nominee Zach Lahn links his Democrat opponent, Rob Sand, to Iowa water pollution. The ad also criticizes Sand… -
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1 Local Issue Is Shaking Up Races in Key Battleground States
Virginia is one of the first states to open its polls, and I cast my ballot the day early voting began. There’s a lot at stake this election year in the commonwealth, particularly Virginia’s proposed constitutional amendments on abortion and marriage. But Virginia is hardly alone among the states that will shape the direction of… -
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‘A Little Ironic’: Vance Calls Out Democrats Over Medicare Fraud
Vice President JD Vance, head of the White House Fraud Task Force, called out congressional Democrats on Tuesday for consistently criticizing health care costs without ever addressing the fraud that his task force is targeting. Vance’s task force has found hundreds of billions of dollars in fraud, with millions stemming from health care. “I always…
