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Democrats Stand Firm on ICE Demands as FEMA, TSA, and Coast Guard Funding in a Lurch

A partial government shutdown appears imminent as Democrats are standing firm and refusing to provide funding to the Department of Homeland Security....

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What Comes Next for Venezuela? State Department Official Explains

The following is a preview of Daily Signal Politics Editor Bradley Devlin’s interview with State Department Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott on...

12.02.2026 2

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‘Don’t You Ever Accuse Me of a Crime!’: Bondi Snaps at Democrat for Claiming She Lied Under Oath

Attorney General Pam Bondi had choice words for Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., after the congressman accused Bondi of perjury and lying under oath while...

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EXCLUSIVE: Emmer Hosts Celebration Highlighting GOP Efforts to Protect Women’s Sports

FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—One year after President Donald Trump signed the executive order banning biological men from competing in women’s...

11.02.2026 2

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‘That’s The Leverage’: Democrats Shrug Off FEMA and TSA Funding Concerns As Partial Shutdown Looms

As the House Homeland Security Committee heard testimonies from top DHS officials on Tuesday, Republicans are warning Democrats about the consequences...

11.02.2026 30

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Nearly 100 Conservative Leaders Urge Thune to Pass the SAVE America Act With Talking Filibuster

Ahead of an expected vote on the SAVE America Act in the House, nearly 100 conservative leaders are urging the Senate to pass the election... Read...

10.02.2026 40

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RFK Jr. Teases Health Care Price Transparency Website to Lower Costs  

Nearly one year into his tenure as health and human services secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is looking to provide maximum health care price...

10.02.2026 20

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‘Melania’ Shows First Lady Living With Purpose and Style

‘Melania’ sets the stage for the golden age of political storytelling. If “the medium is the message,” the documentary giving audiences an...

09.02.2026 4

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As US Competes With China, Critical Mining Bill Heads to Senate

The House passed new legislation to accelerate permitting and domestic hard rock mining on federal land as America looks to compete with China on...

07.02.2026 1

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Victor Davis Hanson’s First Episode Back After Cancer Surgery

Daily Signal senior contributor Victor Davis Hanson has returned for his first episode of his show “Victor Davis Hanson: In a Few Words” in over...

06.02.2026 6

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George Floyd’s Attorney Calls to Amend the Civil Rights Act

Democrats in Congress and George Floyd’s lawyer are calling for a change to federal law. They wish to amend the Civil Rights Act to allow... Read...

05.02.2026 6

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To End Minnesota Chaos, Cut Off the Funding

The following is a preview of Daily Signal Politics Editor Bradley Devlin’s interview with Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, on “The Signal...

05.02.2026 10

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Will The Republican ‘War-Chest’ Win the Midterms?

Republicans massively out fundraised Democrats in 2025, a massive boon to the GOP heading into the midterm election cycle. According to recent...

04.02.2026 5

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This Democrat Could Be Expelled From Congress If GOP Rep Has His Way 

After the House Ethics Committee announced it found over two dozen instances of “serious financial crimes” against Rep....

30.01.2026 4

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Congress Probes as Newsom Seeks $33 Billion Relief Package

Marking one year since the devastating California Pacific Palisades fire, Congress is investigating the tragedy “thoroughly” as Gov. Gavin...

29.01.2026 2

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Rubio: Venezuela Helping US Identify Narco Boats After Maduro’s Capture

Secretary of State Marco Rubio told senators this morning that, after the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, the...

28.01.2026 4

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While Conservatives Call on Congress to Hold the Line, Some Senate Republicans Are Questioning ICE Tactics

Following the Immigration and Customs Enforcement-involved fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on Saturday, some Republicans are questioning...

28.01.2026 5

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If Illegal Aliens Don’t Vote in Virginia Elections, Then Why Are Democrats Trying to Ban ICE From Polling Places?

With Democrats pushing a number of progressive policies now that they are in control of Virginia, a Virginia state Democrat is working to ban...

27.01.2026 20

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Yearning for Truth: Why Young Americans March for Life

Tens of thousands rallied in Washington, D.C. at the 53rd annual March for Life on Friday. This year’s theme: Life is a Gift. While some suggest...

25.01.2026 5

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Johnson Says He’s Measuring GOP’s Success by The Strength of the American Family 

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., joined pro-life members of Congress on stage at the 2026 March for Life in Washington, D.C., as tens of...

24.01.2026 10

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Even This Dem Is Concerned About Minnesota Fraud 

While some Democrats are downplaying the fraud recently exposed in Minnesota, one Democrat Minnesota congresswoman seems to be concerned. Rep. Angie...

23.01.2026 4

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GOP Leader Introduces Bill That Seeks to Deport and Denaturalize Fraudsters

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., has introduced a plan to end the rampant fraud not only in his home state of Minnesota but across... Read More...

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Democrats Could Wipe Out Virginia Republicans’ Seats in Congress 

Virginia’s new Democrat-controlled government could pursue a redistricting effort that could wipe out four of the five Republican congressional...

22.01.2026 10

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‘Life Just Got Harder and More Expensive’ in Virginia Less Than 1 Week Into Spanberger’s Term

Only one week into the new Democrat-led legislative session in Virginia and Democrats are proposing tax hikes and a policy that is expected to...

22.01.2026 10

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Johnson Looks to ‘Calm the Waters’ in UK as Tensions in Transatlantic Alliance Rise

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., addressed the United Kingdom Parliament Tuesday morning as President Donald Trump challenges Britain’s policies...

21.01.2026 10

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Can the Senate Keep the Government Open and Fund ICE?

When the Senate returns from a weeklong recess, it will have just days to avoid a partial government shutdown. The funding deal that ended the......

19.01.2026 5

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Trump Floats Tariff for Countries Against US Acquisition of Greenland as Congressional Delegation Travels to Denmark

President Donald Trump has his eyes set on Greenland and may tariff countries opposed to the US acquisition of the island. But Congress is...

17.01.2026 6

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‘Indisputable’: ICE Officer Involved in MN Shooting Was Within His Rights, Watchdog Group Concludes

The following is a preview of Daily Signal Politics Editor Bradley Devlin’s interview with Oversight Project President Mike Howell on “The Signal...

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‘Ground Zero of a Culture War’: Title IX Showdown Hits SCOTUS

A large crowd gathered outside of the Supreme Court on Tuesday for the Save Women’s Sports rally as Justices heard the opening arguments for two...

14.01.2026 8

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Heritage Report Warns: Family Decline Threatens America’s Next 250

The Heritage Foundation released a new report last week outlining a plan to save the American Family. The report, titled Saving America by Saving...

13.01.2026 8

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12 Shows Dominated Cable News in 2025—Here’s Who Led the Pack

As the year draws to a close, Fox News Channel once again dominated its cable news competition—and challenged broadcast networks for ratings...

29.12.2025 20

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How AmericaFest Celebrated Charlie Kirk’s Legacy

PHOENIX—In an interview just months before his assassination, Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk said, “I want to be remembered for courage...

23.12.2025 20

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This One Issue Is Driving Gen Z to the Right

PHOENIX—All eyes were on Gen Z this weekend as more than 10,000 students gathered at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest, where speakers and panels...

22.12.2025 8

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What Will Bring About America’s Golden Age? Heritage President Responds

Heritage Foundation President Dr. Kevin Roberts told TPUSA’s America Fest on Friday about what will underpin America’s golden age. America may be...

20.12.2025 30

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Erika Kirk Endorses ‘My Husband’s Friend’ JD Vance for President

PHOENIX—At Turning Point USA’s 2025 America Fest Thursday, Erika Kirk pledged the organization’s support behind one possible 2028 presidential...

19.12.2025 10

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Kevin Roberts Goes on ‘Offense’ With New Docuseries

Dr. Kevin Roberts, former university professor and current president of The Heritage Foundation, has launched a new docuseries...

16.12.2025 7

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EXCLUSIVE: The Heritage Foundation to Promote Golden Age Vision in New National Campaign

The Heritage Foundation launched a new ad campaign Tuesday posing a new strategy and a provocative idea for 2026: “The Golden Age is a choice.”......

10.12.2025 10

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Why Indiana Is the ‘Last Line of Defense’ for Republicans

The Hoosier state has joined the redistricting war. A new Republican-favored U.S congressional map, known as Map 90, advanced from...

09.12.2025 9

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Meet the Saturday Show Host Crushing the Cable News Competition

Fox News Channel has been the highest-rated TV network for 23 consecutive years and is on its way to making it 24 as year closes... Read More The post...

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Do Vaccines Cause Autism? CDC Moves From Denial to Doubt  

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its information on the potential link between autism and vaccines, no longer ruling...

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Heritage Foundation Opens Applications for $1 Million in Innovation Prizes

The Heritage Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2026 Innovation Prizes, which provide a total of $1 million annually to conservative...

19.11.2025 5

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Local Virginia Republican Chairman “Distraught” Over Election Results, Calls for Change in Leadership 

The Daily Signal’s Virginia correspondent and radio talk show host Joe Thomas sat down with the Loudoun County Republican Party Chairman Scott...

15.11.2025 20

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Republican Senator Has a Plan to Stop Foreigners from Abusing Surrogacy for US Citizenship Purposes 

China and other foreign adversaries are abusing American birthright citizenship to have American children through surrogacy. But one Republican...

13.11.2025 8

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Virginia Governor Vows a Smooth Transition of Power 

Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin welcomed Democrat Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger to the executive mansion in Richmond on Thursday to...

07.11.2025 6

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NOVA Determines Virginia’s Democrat Sweep

Virginia Democrats swept the statewide elections Tuesday night—thanks to Northern Virginia voters who accounted for 88% of Gov.-elect Abigail...

07.11.2025 7

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Democrat Jay Jones Wins Virginia Attorney General Race

Jay Jones is projected to be the next Virginia attorney general, defeating incumbent Republican Jason Miyares, according to several news outlets....

05.11.2025 3

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‘Negative Partisanship’ Seen as Keeping Democrat Jones Afloat in Virginia AG Race

The Virginia election season began with the Democrat ticket leading, but after scandal hit Democrat attorney general nominee Jay Jones, at...

04.11.2025 8

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Have Virginians Forgotten About Jay Jones’ Violent Threats, or Do They Not Care? 

Virginia is one day away from its statewide election, and the Democrats have taken back the lead in key races.   For the first time since the...

04.11.2025 4

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‘The Kevin Roberts Show’ Is Back  

Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts debuted the new format for his show Wednesday, introducing conservative radio personality Larry...

29.10.2025 8

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Virginia and New Jersey Candidates Join DNC Rally to Energize Supporters Ahead of Elections 

Democrat gubernatorial candidates Abigail Spanberger of Virginia and Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey launched their campaigns with strong polling...

29.10.2025 5

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