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Bill to Defund Universities With CCP Ties Gains Momentum in Congress
Legislation aimed at cutting taxpayer funding to universities with ties to the Chinese Communist Party is gaining traction on Capitol Hill, as lawmakers raise concerns about espionage and national security risks linked to Chinese influence on U.S. campuses. “We have to make sure that our largest geopolitical adversary, the Chinese Communist Party, isn’t infiltrating at… -
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JD Vance Survives the Women of ‘The View’
Fresh off negotiating a peace deal with the mullahs and extremists of Iran, Vice President JD Vance waded into the much more turbulent waters of ABC’s “The View” Tuesday. After receiving warm, respectful applause from most of the audience, Vance endured a hostile interrogation not from the usual four rotating co-hosts of the show, but… -
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Ohio Cracks Down on CDLs for Foreign-Born Drivers
Amid federal scrutiny and concerns about commercial drivers licenses being in the hands of unqualified drivers, Ohio is cracking down on CDLs for those drivers not born in the United States. The CDLs of 1,200 foreign-born drivers will be downgraded to a Class D by the state for failing to adequately meet standards proving they… -
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Trump Delays Nomination of Jay Clayton for Intelligence Director, Putting Spy Powers Vote in Peril
The Senate was set to confirm President Donald Trump’s new director of national intelligence as soon as Thursday, but Trump threw a wrench into Leader John Thune’s plans by stating nominee Jay Clayton cannot be confirmed until the Senate approves his replacement as U.S. attorney. Trump posted on Truth Social on Wednesday morning that Jamie… -
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Socialist Cruises in DC Mayoral Election
Janeese Lewis George, a self-described democratic socialist and Howard University Law School graduate, has been elected as the Democratic nominee for mayor of Washington, D.C., by an overwhelming margin. Lewis George, a current member of the city council, amassed 52% of the vote in a race against former Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie and federal contractor Rini… -
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California Received 80% of Funds for Illegal Immigrant Households While Americans Faced Stricter Rules
California accounted for more than 80% of all federal welfare cash assistance provided to households headed by illegal immigrants in 2024, according to a new report from the Department of Health and Human Services. The report found that $759 million in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families cash assistance was provided to 85,277 households nationwide in… -
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Thune: Intelligence Director Confirmation Could Break the FISA Deadlock
The United States has gone four days without congressional authorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Section 702, a key component of America’s national security. The federal government relies on it to surveil foreigners without a warrant, looking for potential threats to the country. Senate Majority Leader John Thune suggests that confirming a director of… -
School District Pays $95K to Settle Lawsuit After Painting Over Bible Verse Tribute to Charlie Kirk
A North Carolina school district agreed Monday to pay $95,000 to settle a student’s lawsuit after her school painted over her tribute to Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk shortly after his assassination. A high school junior at Ardrey Kell High School secured permission to paint “Freedom 1776” and “Live Like Kirk—John 11:25” on the… -
California Is Stuck in a Doom Loop
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 the crisis that California is in and what it may predict for the rest of… -
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EXCLUSIVE: GAO Launches Probe Into Social Media Fraud Playbooks Amid Federal Crackdown
FIRST ON DAILY SIGNAL—Fraudsters who used podcasts, TikTok, and other platforms to boast and give tutorials on how to steal from the federal government now face an investigation by the arm of Congress that reviews wasteful spending. The Government Accountability Office will review online forums where people share tips on how to defraud federal agencies,… -
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Alaska’s ‘Sham’ Dan Sullivan Booted From Primary Election Ballot
An Alaskan candidate for U.S. Senate who ran under the same name and party affiliation as incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan has been declared ineligible to appear on the primary ballot by the state’s elections director. On Monday, Alaska Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher stated in a letter to candidate Daniel J. Sullivan Jr…. -
After Spencer Pratt’s Office Burned Down, He Declared, ‘It’s War’
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s 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: Speaking of war, Victor, Spencer Pratt says it’s war. On Friday, two things happened. One is his business mysteriously… -
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Feds Indict 15 Antifa Members for Conspiring to Injure Federal Officers
The Department of Justice on Tuesday announced that 15 individuals affiliated with two Minneapolis-based Antifa groups have been federally indicted on charges of conspiring to impede or injure federal officers. “Today, a federal indictment was unsealed charging 15 defendants with conspiracy to impede or injure federal officers and other charges related to efforts of two… -
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Ed Department Transfers More Key Responsibilities in Next Moves to Dismantle Agency
The Department of Education is transferring two of its key responsibilities to other parts of the executive branch, marking the administration’s latest effort to wind down the agency’s operations. The agency is moving its Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services to the Department of Health and Human Services. OSER staff will work with HHS… -
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ADF Urges Court to Speed Up Ruling on Mail-Order Abortion
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—The legal group Alliance Defending Freedom is urging the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to expedite its case against mail-order abortion. ADF is suing the Food and Drug Administration for removing the in-person dispensing requirement for the abortion drug mifepristone, as part of the agency’s Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy…. -
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SNAP’s Updated Work Requirements: A Needed Makeover for Upward Mobility
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program’s new work requirements are now on display across all states as of June 1. California, the country’s last holdout, began implementing the updated work requirements set forth in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed last July. The work requirements were rolled out in waves across the country. Some politicians on the left and several media outlets claim the work requirements are harmful. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is among those sounding the alarm, with a recent X post stating: “Food stamp work requirements don’t create jobs, they create… -
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Iran Deal Can Work If We Hit Them Every Time They Break It
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. There’s a lot of confusion, controversy, and disagreement about the latest phase of the Iran war. Remember, we bombed kinetically… -
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Karen Bass’ Brother Joins Spencer Pratt in Lawsuit Against Los Angeles
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing legal action from an unlikely source: her own brother, who has joined Spencer Pratt and thousands of other fire victims in a sweeping lawsuit against the city over its handling of the Palisades Fire. Kenneth Bass, 78, and his wife, who lost their Malibu home in January 2025, are… -
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Bernie Sanders Wants Congress to Block Israel Alliance Amendment
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., is urging Congress to strip a provision from the National Defense Authorization Act that would expand U.S.-Israel defense cooperation, arguing it would elevate Israel’s status above some NATO allies. “We must strip Section 224 from the Pentagon budget,” Sanders wrote on X, accusing lawmakers of “burying a provision in the defense… -
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Thousands Celebrate Trump’s Birthday With a Knockout on the White House Lawn
The White House hosted the Freedom 250 UFC fight Sunday night for a once-in-a-lifetime VIP presidential birthday party. The event brought 4,300 VIPs to the South Lawn of the White House and 85,000 UFC fans and D.C. politicos right next door at Ellipse Park for the free “Fan Fest.” Even though “The Claw” was roughly…