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GOP Lawmakers Want to Know Why DOJ Hasn’t Collected $10 Billion for Crime Victims

The Justice Department is missing out on collecting $10 billion from convicted criminals to go to crime victims, according to federal...

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Judge Weighs in on War Department Censure of Sen. Mark Kelly Over Video

A federal judge stopped War Secretary Pete Hegseth–at least temporarily–from censuring Sen. Mark Kelly for his role in a video telling American...

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6 Weeks After Surgery, Victor Davis Hanson Inspired by Fans’ Messages

Six weeks after surgery to remove lung cancer, Victor Davis Hanson shared in his most recent podcast about his recovery and the hope he has... Read...

12.02.2026 3

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4 Big Moments From Bondi’s House Judiciary Testimony

The Jeffrey Epstein files, fraud, and the Biden administration’s lawfare were among the topics that Attorney General Pam Bondi addressed during her...

12.02.2026 7

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What the FBI Confirmed About Georgia 2020 Vote Counting Before the Raid

Ahead of the FBI raid at the Fulton County election headquarters, an agent detailed the probe’s focus on “deficiencies or defects” from the...

11.02.2026 2

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4 Takeaways From Senate Probe of ‘Arctic Frost’ Data Collection

Telecom executives didn’t give satisfactory answers to senators when asked about assisting former special counsel Jack Smith’s team in scooping up...

11.02.2026 40

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Clinton-Appointed Judge Strikes Down California Mask Ban on ICE Agents

A federal judge ruled against California’s prohibition on federal law enforcement wearing masks, a mandate aimed at Immigration and Custom...

10.02.2026 5

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What Lawyer for Jailed Epstein Ally Told Congress About Trump, Clinton

Ghislaine Maxwell, sentenced to 20 years in prison for assisting convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, didn’t answer questions from a House...

10.02.2026 40

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Rating Site Sues Trump Admin Over Probe of Alleged Suppression of Conservative Media

A media ratings website is suing the Federal Trade Commission for investigating alleged efforts to blacklist conservative news outlets, in a clash...

10.02.2026 20

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How Year-Plus Standoff for Election Data Culminated in FBI’s Raid in Georgia

The FBI raid of the election office in Georgia’s largest county may have surprised many Americans. But it was building for more than a year. It...

08.02.2026 20

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Billions in Tax Dollars Pay for Empty Federal Buildings

FIRST ON DAILY SIGNAL—Selling off unused or underused federal property could save taxpayers $3 billion in deferred maintenance costs, and more...

07.02.2026 50

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Homeland Security: ACLU ‘Demonizing’ ICE Agents With Demand for UN Probe

If the United Nations launches an investigation in Minnesota, it should be into the plight of crime victims, a Department of Homeland Security...

07.02.2026 4

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USAID Strikes Back, as Judge Says Elon Musk Must Testify in Lawsuit

Lawyers for former employees of the shuttered U.S. Agency for International Development will depose Elon Musk, the former aide to President Donald...

07.02.2026 6

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This Left-Wing Group Wants UN Probe of Trump Over Minnesota Enforcement

One of America’s most well-known left-leaning legal groups has asked the United Nations to investigate the Trump administration, alleging human...

05.02.2026 7

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EXCLUSIVE: New Ad Campaign Promotes ‘Open Banking’ Amid Trump Affordability Push

FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—As President Donald Trump pushes his affordability agenda, a conservative group launched an ad campaign encouraging him to...

05.02.2026 8

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Professors Sue Over Trump ‘Gold Card’ Visa Program

University professors are suing the Trump administration over a “Gold Card” visa program that expedites alien entry for those who can pay $1...

05.02.2026 7

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Supreme Court Won’t Hear Challenge to California Gerrymandering

The Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to the new California congressional maps drawn to favor Democrats. In November, California voters...

05.02.2026 8

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Clintons, House GOP Reach Deal for Testimony on Epstein Scandal, Averting Contempt Vote

After months of resistance, Bill and Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify before a House panel investigating convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein....

04.02.2026 10

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6 Things to Know About Judge Who Blocked Trump Deportation of Haitian Immigrants

The Joe Biden-appointed judge who halted the Trump administration’s deportation of about 350,000 Haitians has a background as a private Democrat...

03.02.2026 6

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Planned Parenthood Ends Quest to Restore Half-Billion in Taxpayer Funding

In a significant legal win for the Trump administration and the pro-life movement, Planned Parenthood dropped its court case to restore federal...

03.02.2026 10

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Trump Teases ‘Interesting Things’ From Georgia FBI Raid, as County Prepares Legal Showdown

Georgia’s most populous county will take legal action against the Trump administration over the recent FBI raid looking for data on the 2020...

03.02.2026 9

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EXCLUSIVE: Documents Show Biden Admin Interaction With Trump Elector Probes

The Biden administration’s Justice Department interacted with Democrat state attorney general’s offices that prosecuted or considered prosecuting...

02.02.2026 10

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DOJ Joins Lawsuit Accusing UCLA Med School of Unlawful Race-Based Admissions

The Justice Department is joining a lawsuit against the University of California, Los Angeles medical school for alleged race-based admissions that it...

30.01.2026 7

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Walz, Ellison to Testify at House Hearing on Fraud Scandal

Minnesota’s Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison will answer questions from a congressional panel investigating welfare fraud in the...

30.01.2026 6

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Before FBI Raid, Georgia Elections Board Questioned Fulton County Over Voter Rolls

One week before the FBI raid of the Fulton County elections office to gather information on the 2020 election, members of the Georgia State...

29.01.2026 5

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‘HUGE DEAL’: Thune Pledges Election Security Vote in Senate

Some Senate Republicans supported Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s promise to hold a vote on an amended election security bill.  Sen. Thune,...

29.01.2026 5

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HHS Scraps Biden-Era Abortion Pill Mandate for Pharmacies

The Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday reversed a Biden-era mandate that pharmacies carry abortion drugs.  The agency, under...

28.01.2026 8

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‘Had Herself Sprayed’: Trump Dismisses Omar Town Hall Attack

President Donald Trump said that Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., “probably had herself sprayed” after the congresswoman was attacked by a man with a...

28.01.2026 10

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Watchdog Alleges Netflix Coordinated With FBI to Promote Left-Wing Narratives

A new report alleges that the streaming giant Netflix has worked closely with federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies in ways that amount to...

28.01.2026 20

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BREAKING: Court Blocks Virginia Democrat Redistricting Plan

A Virginia judge on Tuesday blocked a Democrat redistricting plan designed to give the party more seats in Congress. Judge Jack Hurley Jr., a judge......

28.01.2026 40

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Appeals Court Sides With Trump, ICE in Minnesota Civil Rights Case

Amid escalating tensions in Minnesota, Immigration and Customs Enforcement scored a court win on Monday in staving off agitators.  A three-judge...

27.01.2026 5

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Pro-Palestianian Agitators Score Win Against Trump in Court

Noncitizens demonstrating against the United States and Israel at U.S. campuses scored a legal victory over the Trump administration last week, as a...

27.01.2026 10

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This Senator Wants to Force a Vote on Election Integrity Bill

Sen. Rick Scott has called for a standing filibuster to force a vote on legislation requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration. ...

27.01.2026 10

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As America Turns 250, Volunteers Fight Cynicism With Constitution Education

A Florida group seeking to boost youth knowledge of the U.S. Constitution is marking its 10th anniversary on the same year that America turns 250......

25.01.2026 10

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‘Hiding Behind a Screen Won’t Protect You’: Big Tech Helped Identify ICE Threat Suspects

Social media companies helped federal law enforcement identify two men this week who allegedly made online threats to kill Immigration and Customs...

24.01.2026 40

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What Jack Smith Didn’t Say About Paid Confidential Informants

Former special counsel Jack Smith couldn’t answer how much in tax dollars went to confidential sources in his nearly two-year investigation of...

23.01.2026 20

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Jack Smith Forced to Explain ‘Enemies List’ of Congressional Phone Records

Lawmakers grilled former special counsel Jack Smith on Thursday for scooping up phone records of members of Congress while concealing his targets from...

23.01.2026 60

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These Democrats Voted to Hold Clintons in Contempt for Obstructing Epstein Probe

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to send a contempt of Congress citation against former President...

22.01.2026 10

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Hitler, Klan, Murder Hypotheticals Abound in SCOTUS Arguments on Trump Fed Firing

Conservative-leaning justices had tough questions for whether President Donald Trump can fire a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, in a...

22.01.2026 40

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In Bipartisan Votes, House Panel Advances Clintons’ Contempt Citations

In bipartisan votes, the House committee investigating convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein advanced contempt of Congress citations against former...

22.01.2026 40

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Justices Hear Arguments on Concealed Carry in Stores

The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday over Hawaii’s ban on carrying a handgun in public accommodations—such as stores, restaurants, and gas...

21.01.2026 40

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DOJ Voting List Lawsuits Extend to GOP-Led and Trump States

The Trump administration has filed two dozen lawsuits to ensure states are complying with voter list maintenance laws, including against...

17.01.2026 9

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Heritage Launches ‘America the Beautiful’ Campaign to Mark US 250th Birthday

The Heritage Foundation is kicking off its “America. The Beautiful.” campaign this weekend to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States. ...

17.01.2026 20

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Trump Nemesis Leads Multistate Challenge to Gender Order

In another clash with President Donald Trump and his administration, New York Attorney General Letitia James is challenging an executive order halting...

16.01.2026 9

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‘SYSTEMATICALLY AND UNLAWFULLY’: DOJ Alleges Minnesota Discriminates in Hiring

The legal standoff between Minnesota and the federal government continues to escalate, as the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division sued the...

16.01.2026 20

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Supreme Court Upholds Candidate Standing in Ballot Counting Case

The Supreme Court held in a 7-2 ruling on Wednesday that candidates for office have standing to sue over ballot concerns.  Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill.,......

15.01.2026 10

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What’s Next as House Mulls Contempt Vote Against Both Clintons in Epstein Probe?

The House panel investigating the crimes of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein announced plans to hold former Secretary of State Hillary...

14.01.2026 9

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How Justices Reacted to Arguments in Women’s Sports Case

The Supreme Court heard two cases out of Idaho and West Virginia on Tuesday that could determine the future of state laws banning males from... Read...

14.01.2026 20

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‘FISCAL MESS’: What California Audits Show as Trump Administration Probes Potential Fraud

Recent California audits show several state departments are struggling with internal controls in distributing taxpayer-funded grants, as federal...

13.01.2026 30

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‘Pay and Chase’: House Probes How to Stop Billions in Government Fraud Before Payment

While a massive welfare fraud scandal in Minnesota has garnered national attention, lawmakers are poised to examine new ways to prevent longstanding...

13.01.2026 40

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