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Year After Deadly Crash, 21 Blue States Move to Block Trump Commercial Driver’s License Data Request
Democrat attorneys general have sued to block the Trump administration from accessing records on commercial driver’s licenses. The Trump Department of Transportation has stepped up enforcement of commercial driver’s licensing rules, seeking more information from states to find unqualified truck drivers, including illegal immigrants. It has threatened to withhold about $10 million in funding if… -
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The Humiliating Fall of an ‘Expert’ Who Said Terrorism Comes Mostly From the Far Right
One of America’s most influential “experts” on combating hate just got arrested on charges of fraudulently funneling cash to white supremacist groups and financing her romantic relationship with a leader of a neo-Nazi group. In a 2021 testimony to the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, Heidi Beirich declared, “There is no question that the major… -
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Raffensperger Establishes Election Integrity Committee Ahead of 2026 Midterms
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is starting a new, bipartisan election integrity task force prior to the midterm elections. The announcement comes following the announcement of the FBI’s investigation into 708 records of Fulton County’s 2020 election files. Raffensperger commented on the members of the task force in an interview, the Georgia Recorder reported…. -
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Victor Davis Hanson: You’re Not a Socialist—You Just Chose a $200K Degree Over a Trade
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of the latest edition 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. Sami Winc: So, Victor, let’s look at some of these primaries. We already talked a little bit… -
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‘Teach Children What to Think’: Lawsuit Targets Nebraska Schools’ Funding Formula
Two Nebraska families sued state and local officials Thursday, arguing the state’s K-12 education funding system violates parental rights. Parents opposed to LGBTQ+ ideology in local public schools have no other cost-free option, the lawsuit argues, alleging “viewpoint discrimination” by the state and an unconstitutional condition on a public benefit. “Parents have a right to… -
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Why Do Flock Cameras Need to Be About Abortion?
Flock cameras have been a hot news topic, bringing together those who might not normally be on the same side of a policy debate. Like many issues, though, especially when it comes to cautious allies, the nuances of certain views ought to be further examined. Who are among those opposing Flock cameras? Abortion activists in… -
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‘Setback’ for Socialist Wing? DNC Set for Weekend Vote on Rule for 2028 Primaries
Democrats will vote this weekend on a resolution to ban ranked choice voting, in a proxy battle between the establishment wing of the party and the ascendant Democratic Socialists of America. On Saturday, delegates attending the Democratic National Committee’s Summer Meeting in Austin, Texas, will vote on a resolution to ban ranked choice voting in… -
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Luigi Mangione Pleads Guilty in Federal Case, Admits Killing Insurance CEO
REUTERS—Luigi Mangione admitted in court on Friday to fatally shooting a health insurance executive and pleaded guilty to two federal charges of stalking the executive with the intent to kill him. The guilty plea will avert a federal trial in the closely watched case over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. It could also… -
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Victor Davis Hanson: Fauci Called Them ‘Three Stooges’—Now His COVID-19 Critics Are Looking Vindicated
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of the latest edition 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: I think we should leave [Dr. Anthony] Fauci. The news stories that have come out… -
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No Distinction Between Socialism and Communism, Survivors Say
Daily Signal journalism fellow Pedro Boccalato Rodriguez-Aparicio and Manhattan Institute fellow Daniel Di Martino drew on their own experiences under Venezuela’s communist regime to expose the intentions behind the new push for “democratic socialism” in the United States. In a special Daily Signal podcast, the fellows explained how socialism and communism are the same, despite… -
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‘Established Insurgent’: Newsom Tests New Political Identity Ahead of 2028
Gavin Newsom is nearing the end of his time as California governor, but as speculation continues over a potential 2028 presidential run, the longtime politician is describing himself as an “established insurgent.” Newsom made the comment during a weekend trip to Michigan, where he spoke with reporters about the direction of the Democratic Party. When… -
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The State Department’s DEI Reckoning Exposes the Global Reach of Wokeness
The menace of the “woke era,” which I’d argue we are still suffering through despite the current counterrevolution, was about far more than just cultural vibes and overheated rhetoric. It was about creating a larger, global cultural revolution and ensuring that every institution from the most elite on down enforced its evolving ideology and mandates,… -
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Nithya Raman Axed From Homelessness Committee Leadership, Alleges Political Payback From Bass Allies
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman is accusing city leaders of political retaliation after losing her position as chair of the City Council’s Housing and Homelessness Committee, adding another layer of tension to her battle against Mayor Karen Bass. Raman had led the Housing and Homelessness Committee since 2023. But that changed last week when… -
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Victor Davis Hanson: Tucker Carlson Is Playing a Dangerous Game
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. Tucker Carlson recently assembled a group of like-minded apostate MAGA conservatives for a meeting to discuss apparently a possible third-party run in 2028. I think a lot… -
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Hospitals ‘Got Rich’ and Were ‘Mutilating’ Children—Vance, HHS Officials Announce Report
President Donald Trump’s administration has identified hundreds of medical institutions that turned children into lifelong patients through gender-related “sex-rejecting procedures for minors,” according to a new report from the Department of Health and Human Services. The effort marks yet another move by the administration against medical institutions that provide so-called gender-affirming care, as well as… -
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Born From the DSA
After Tuesday’s primary results, officeholders and pundits from the Democratic Party establishment went on a full-on offensive against the insurgent Democratic Socialists of America. Irony abounded as allegations that voter fraud and funny business with failing “zip drives” were used to allegedly keep socialist internet-star state Rep. Francesca Hong from winning the gubernatorial primary in… -
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WNBA Can’t Define Womanhood—but DC Residents Know Men Don’t Belong in Women’s Sports
A task force for the Women’s National Basketball Association reached no conclusion on the definition of a woman after it met Wednesday to discuss eligibility rules for players. “Today’s meeting covered a wide range of topics, including ongoing discussions on transgender athletes and the continued hate and vitriol directed at players online,” a WNBA spokesman… -
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‘Isolated and Episodic’: Clinton-Appointed Judge Tosses Trump Lawsuit Against Harvard Over Lack of Jewish Student Protections
A federal judge dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit against Harvard University that had alleged the school failed to protect Jewish students from harassment. U.S. District Judge Richard Stearns of Massachusetts, a Bill Clinton appointee, ruled the federal government failed to show an ongoing violation of federal civil rights law on Harvard’s campus after the Oct…. -
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‘Statistical Illiteracy’ Rick Scott Demands AG James to Explain How NY’s Fraud Got Away
Special Senate Committee on Aging Chairman Rick Scott sent a letter to New York Attorney General Letitia James demanding answers on alleged rampant Medicare fraud in her state. The Florida Republican’s letter noted that the number of indictments and convictions for Medicare fraud has declined under the New York Medicaid Fraud Control Unit since James… -
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Biden Asked Diplomats to Study ‘White Fragility,’ ‘Case for Reparations’—What Trump Is Doing About It
Under the administration of President Joe Biden, foreign service officers were asked to read materials on critical race theory, reparations, and so-called white fragility. The Biden State Department provided a document titled “Resources for Talking About Racism and Injustices” to instructors of Foreign Service Officers. The materials covered topics including “When White Women Cry: How…