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Mamdani-Endorsed Candidates Critical of Israel Emerge Victorious in New York
Tuesday’s primary in New York saw a takeover of Democratic Socialists of America candidates and those endorsed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. “[This is] the Democratic Party’s accelerating leftward shift under Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and the influence of the Democratic Socialists of America, pushing things like abolishing the police and open-border-style policies,” Tony Kinnett,… -
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Flight Attendants Fired Over Opposition to Equality Act to Finally Get Their Day in Court After 9th Circuit Ruling
Alaska Airlines fired two Christian flight attendants for expressing opposition to the company’s endorsement of the so-called Equality Act, and while a district court rejected their lawsuit, an appeals court revived the case, giving them their day in court. The flight attendants, Lacey Smith and Marli Brown, both Christians, responded to Alaska Airlines’ announcement of… -
opinion
Victor Davis Hanson: The Law Has Finally Caught Up to Gavin Newsom
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. We’ve talked a lot about Gavin Newsom and California in particular. Apparently, Gavin Newsom will be running for president in 2028. I don’t know… -
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Here’s What Trump Demanded From Republican Senators Behind Closed Doors
President Donald Trump made a rare visit to the U.S. Capitol Wednesday, where he demanded Republican Senators unite to pass the SAVE America Act and harshly reprimanded Republicans who have opposed him on the Iran war. “The president wants the SAVE Act, and that was the theme of pretty much the entire luncheon,” Sen. John… -
opinion
This Is Why Democrats Won’t Oppose the Socialist Takeover of Their Party
The Democrat Party and the Democratic Socialists of America are becoming indistinguishable from one another. That’s clearly the case in New York City as a wave of socialist House candidates backed by openly socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani won primary elections on Tuesday against incumbent Democrats. In some cases, both leading candidates were quite far to… -
opinion
Americans Have Less Pride in America Than World Cup Tourists
Americans didn’t know what to expect when we agreed to host the 2026 World Cup. The last time the international men’s soccer tournament took place on American soil was in 1994, and more has changed in the last 32 years than we realized. The most notable difference is that foreign visitors now seem to appreciate… -
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Can You Prove You’re Gay? Inside California’s LGBTQ Business Certification Program
How can you know for certain that someone is gay? Well, the National LGBTQ+ & Allied Chamber of Commerce says it has it all figured out. As of April 2022, under the Supplier Diversity Program managed by the California Public Utilities Commission, if you’re a large-scale utility company in California, you have the option to… -
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‘WE LIVE IN FEAR’: Students Sue Minnesota University Over ‘Sexual Harassment’ Policy Compelling Obedience to Transgender Ideology
The University of Minnesota forces students to adopt transgender ideology in the name of preventing “sexual harassment,” and students are suing, saying the policies violate their free speech rights under the First Amendment and prevent them from inviting speakers such as the detransitioner Chloe Cole. “We live in fear of being disciplined and having our… -
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‘Never Residents’ Can Vote in Nebraska Elections. This Lawsuit Could Change That.
The state of Nebraska allows U.S. citizens who have never lived in the state and who currently reside overseas to vote in its elections, prompting a lawsuit from the Republican National Committee. The RNC is joined in the lawsuit by two Nebraska voters, Jack Riggins and Pamela Dingman, who filed the complaint in Lancaster County… -
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‘NATIONAL EMERGENCY’: Trump Cancels Housing Bill Signing Until Congress Passes Voter ID Law
President Donald Trump said he will not move forward with a housing bill signing, which was scheduled for noon Wednesday, until Congress passes the SAVE America Act. “Today’s Housing News Conference and Signing is hereby cancelled until such time as we pass the desperately needed SAVE AMERICA ACT, which I consider to be a National… -
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23 State Attorneys General Urge Senate to ‘Swiftly Confirm’ Todd Blanche
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Twenty-three state attorneys general have endorsed Todd Blanche’s confirmation as U.S. attorney general, according to a letter obtained by the Daily Signal. “At a time when Americans expect their government to protect communities from violent crime, narcotics trafficking, human trafficking, terrorism, and organized criminal activity, Todd Blanche has shown an ability… -
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Solar-Covered Warehouse Fire Sparks Air Quality Fears in Los Angeles
A fire at a 500,000-square-foot Los Angeles warehouse covered in solar panels has blanketed nearby communities with smoke for days, prompting residents to ask a simple question: What exactly are we breathing? The frozen-food storage facility, operated by Michigan-based Lineage Logistics, has walls densely lined with insulation. According to firefighters, the insulation continued to smolder… -
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GOP Preps for Trump Visit as Thune Emphasizes Defense Bill Over SAVE Act
Tomorrow, President Donald Trump will be at the Capitol speaking with senators about the SAVE America Act. When asked about the meeting’s priorities, Senate Majority Leader John Thune told the press he has others. Amid major disagreements within the Senate GOP, Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., invited the president to attend the Senate Steering Committee lunch… -
opinion
Where Are the ‘Neocons’? Exposing the Left’s New Anti-Israel Narrative
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. Recently, during the confusion, the anger, the controversy over the memorandum of understanding concerning negotiations that will ensue with… -
‘FIVE-ALARM FIRE’: Heritage Culture Index Highlights Immense Challenges, but Charts Path Forward, Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—The Heritage Foundation released an index to measure the indicators of America’s culture, and it delivers a sobering message ahead of the country’s 250th anniversary. “Our index measures the state of American culture and the picture is grim: more secular, more government, and less family,” Roger Severino, vice president of economic… -
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‘HEINOUS’: White House Condemns Judge’s Order Mandating ‘Woke’ Ideology at National Parks
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—A district judge mandated the restoration of “woke” messaging on climate alarmism and diversity, equity, and inclusion at national parks before July 4, and the White House plans to appeal. President Donald Trump issued an executive order in March 2025, directing his administration, by July 4, to remove signs and placards… -
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Nonbinary Transgender Months Away From Being Sworn In
Georgia’s first “nonbinary transgender” politician could be sworn into the state’s Legislature this upcoming session. Bentley Hudgins, who openly identifies as a nonbinary transgender, was the top vote-getter in last month’s Democrat primary election to represent House District 90, which includes parts of DeKalb County. Previously, Hudgins served as Georgia state director for the Human Rights Campaign…. -
opinion
‘Free’ Bus Program Mamdani Used as Model Ends After Years of Failure
Surprise, surprise: There really is no such thing as a free bus. One of New York City’s socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s key campaign promises was that he would provide free bus services to everyone in the city. Not only is that goal seemingly not even in the medium-term plans for the mayor, but one of… -
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Trump Previews Closed-Door Senate Lunch on SAVE America Act
President Donald Trump said that his Wednesday luncheon with senators will focus on ways to pass the SAVE America Act. “We have to get—we have to pass the SAVE America Act, which is voter ID, which is proof of citizenship, etc.,” he said Tuesday in response to a question from the Daily Signal. “We have… -
opinion
SCOTUS: Prison Officials Who Violated Prisoner’s Free Exercise Rights Not Liable for Money Damages
Few Americans would read the facts in Landor v. Louisiana Department of Corrections and Public Safety without being disturbed. According to Damon Landor and the state of Louisiana, prison officials shaved his dreadlocks against his will and in violation of his religious beliefs as a devout Rastafarian. Even more appalling is the fact that Landor…