Commentary
Why the US Is Worried About China’s Military Drills
On Dec. 29, Washington, D.C., woke up to an array of news stories, but the one meriting greatest attention is China’s surprise military drills around… Read More
LawNews
Supreme Court Won’t Let Trump Deploy National Guard in Illinois
THE DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—The Supreme Court declined Tuesday to allow President Donald Trump to deploy the National Guard in Illinois. The government has not… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Military Recruitment Exploded Under Trump. Here’s the Reason.
The War Department announced Tuesday that the military has reached its highest level of recruitment in a decade and a half in a stunning, yet… Read More
SecurityNews
Recruitment Up Across 5 Branches of the Military
The military reported its best recruitment numbers in more than 15 years in 2025, according to the Pentagon. “In 2025, the department exceeded our annual active-duty recruitment accession goals… Read More
PoliticsNews
‘Stronger Than Ever Before’: 4 Highlights From Trump’s Speech Showcasing 2025 Accomplishments
President Donald Trump touted his 2025 accomplishments in a national address Wednesday night. “Tonight, after 11 months, our border is secure, inflation is stopped, wages… Read More
Commentary
Hegseth Did What Biden Called ‘Impossible’
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… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Why Shrinking the US Army Undermines Peace Through Strength
The United States continuously monitors and engages with global conflicts and peacekeeping efforts in regions such as Gaza, Ukraine, Russia, Iran, China, North Korea, and… Read More
SecurityNews
Military Is Tossing ‘New Age Notions’ and Will Make Chaplain Corps ‘Great Again,’ Hegseth Announces
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has pledged to toss “New Age notions” in America’s Chaplain Corps and make the military body “great again.” “In recent decades, its role has been degraded in an… Read More
InternationalCommentary
What Do We Do About China?
The United States is confronting an existential threat—but not the kind defined by ships on the horizon or missiles in the air. The danger instead… Read More
Commentary
A Book, a Movie, and a Song to Finish 2025 Strong
As Americans prepare to celebrate Christmas and begin the new year, it’s worth reflecting on what the country lost and gained in 2025. Here is… Read More
Security Commentary
Victor Davis Hanson: What Has Hegseth Done Compared to Obama?
On this episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc dissect the effort to impeach Secretary of War… Read More
SecurityNews
The Navy Declares War on Bureaucratic Inefficiency
The U.S. Navy publicly launched its new Rapid Capabilities Office, which is designed to improve the critical capabilities procurement process in a bid to ensure… Read More
SocietyNews
‘STUNNINGLY UNINFORMED’: Republican Slams Hegseth Scouting Memo
Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, a co-chair of the Congressional Scouting Caucus, told The Daily Signal that he is attempting to meet in person with Secretary… Read More
SecurityCommentary
The F-47: Next Generation Air Dominance
The next generation of air dominance will be arriving soon, as the Engineering and Manufacturing Development phase of the Next Generation Air Dominance program was awarded to Boeing in an… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Finland as a Leader in European Security
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Finland and Sweden swiftly applied for NATO membership. Shortly after, both countries were admitted into the alliance, and Finland and Sweden have since… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Three Cheers for the Pentagon’s Two-Step Narco-Boat Attack
All week long, I have tried to cry for the narco-terrorists who survived a U.S. military strike on their drug-laden boat, only to be snuffed… Read More
Security Commentary
Victor Davis Hanson: ‘They Weren’t Prisoners!’: Venezuela and the Second-Guessing of the Military
In this episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc weigh our military actions against Venezuela and the… Read More
EducationCommentary
An Eagle Scout Weighs in on Department of War Cutting Ties With the Boy Scouts
The Boy Scouts of America taught me valuable lessons about tying knots, lighting fires, and what it means to be a man, but I’m glad… Read More
PoliticsNews
5 Minutes of Homework Would Spare Dems Days of Grief
If shooting fish in a barrel is unfair, exposing Democrat failures is like shooting fish after they have been filleted. It would be more sporting… Read More
News
Democrats Who Urged Military to ‘Refuse Illegal Orders’ to Be Interviewed by FBI
The FBI and the Justice Department are seeking to interview six Democrat members of Congress about a controversial video they participated in, urging members of… Read More
Society Commentary
Victor Davis Hanson: Democrats Who Told Military Not to Obey ‘Illegal’ Orders Are ‘Not Being Honest’
On this episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler take aim at the six congressional Democrats who… Read More
BREAKING: Prominent Senate Democrat Under DOW Review for ‘Misconduct’
The Department of War released a statement on Monday announcing it will review “serious allegations of misconduct” against Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., a retired Navy… Read More
PoliticsNews
‘Not Aware’: Slotkin Pressed Over Urging Military to Defy ‘Illegal’ Trump Orders
After urging members of the military to refuse “illegal orders” from the Trump administration, Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., admitted she is not aware of any… Read More
SecurityCommentary
30-Year JAG Veteran Schools Democrats for Video Calling for Sedition in the Military
Six Democrat congressmen recently released a video directed at members of the U.S. military and intelligence communities imploring them to “refuse illegal orders” from President… Read More
SecurityCommentary
None Dare Call It Mutiny
No word in military lexicon evokes fear and dread like mutiny. Most often defined as the illegal transfer of a ship’s command from its lawful captain or… Read More
PoliticsNews
Republicans Fire Back at Democrats Who Tell Military Members to ‘Refuse Illegal Orders’
Republicans are firing back after a group of six Democrat lawmakers created a video telling U.S. military members and the intelligence community they do not need to follow “illegal orders.” “Like us,… Read More
EducationNews
‘No Arkansas Tax Dollars Have Gone Toward’ School Counselor Association Criticized for Promoting DEI, Gov. Sanders Says
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders clarified Monday that no Bear State tax dollars supported a school counselor association that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, after… Read More
News
Hallowed Ground: 5 Military Sites That Shaped America’s Freedom
Veterans Day invites us to honor the courage, sacrifice, and enduring legacy of those who served in defense of our nation. One meaningful way to… Read More
InternationalNews
VETERANS DAY: Remembering Thomas Harris, a US Marine Vet Who Gave His All in Ukraine
Every soldier in Ukraine has already made a priceless sacrifice for the fight. Many have spent endless months in the trenches, holding just a few square meters… Read More
Health CareCommentary
Strengthening Veteran Mental Health: A Vital Mission
Every morning, the secretaries of Veterans Affairs and War receive updates on suicides among service members and veterans. The numbers paint a dire picture of… Read More
