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opinion
Victor Davis Hanson: Fauci Called Them ‘Three Stooges’—Now His COVID 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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Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow White House Ballroom Construction to Continue
President Donald Trump’s administration on Friday asked the Supreme Court to allow it to continue construction of his $400 million White House ballroom after an appeals court ruled the project lacked the necessary approval from Congress. The Trump administration asked the justices to keep the ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District… -
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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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WWII Memorial Vandalism Suspect in Custody, Pirro Says
A suspect is in custody for allegedly vandalizing the World War II Memorial in Washington D.C., U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro said Friday. Melissa L. Farris faces two felony charges of depredation against property of the United States and destruction of veterans’ memorials, carrying penalties of up to ten years in… -
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Publisher Blasts Ossoff’s Stance Toward Israel in Letter
In an open letter to Democrat Jon Ossoff published on Wednesday, Michael Morris of the Atlanta Jewish Times accused the U.S. senator of lying about his stance toward Israel, especially when it comes to his voting record. In one example, Morris calls out the senator for voting against U.S. military aid to Israel. “When a… -
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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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Virginia Navigates Measles Outbreak
The school year starts this month in almost every district in Virginia, a change from the state’s long-time policy of beginning the year in early September. Administrators in Central Virginia are beginning the semester with a health concern: a measles outbreak in the region. The Virginia Department of Health reported 177 cases of measles statewide… -
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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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Texas Opens Nation’s 1st Detransition Clinic. Other States Should Follow.
While many states have banned gender procedures for kids, Texas is going a step further, launching the nation’s first detransition clinic. When Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Texas Children’s Hospital and a Dallas-area doctor in February, he accused them of illegally transitioning minors and using Medicaid funds to cover the procedures. Now, a settlement… -
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Massachusetts’ New Abortion Law Is a Tragedy
This Monday in a crowded room of people beaming with pride and excitement, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey smiled for the cameras as she enthusiastically signed legislation legalizing abortion for any reason, at any time, right up to the moment of birth. It’s hard to overstate just how jarring and bizarre this is. A room full… -
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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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McKinney Mosque Vote Sparks Recall Effort Targeting Mayor, 3 Council Members
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—After the McKinney City Council unanimously voted to approve a mosque relocation proposal, a group of residents is now pushing a recall effort against several members of the council. On Wednesday, Ashley Marie, a local resident, announced on X that a recall effort was underway. The petition seeks to recall McKinney… -
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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… -
opinion
Why Are Noncitizen Voters Only Found After They’re Registered?
New Jersey recently exposed a problem poised to change the national conversation about election administration. State officials disclosed a so-called processing error at the Motor Vehicle Commission that resulted in approximately 6,600 people who identified themselves as noncitizens registering to vote between June 2023 and June 2024. The numbers are troubling, but they are not…
