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International Pressure Prolongs Human Suffering, IDF Sergeant Says

International pressure from Western media, politicians, and one-sided human rights organizations has prevented Israel from fully neutralizing...

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Weak American Leaders Greenlight Bloodshed, IDF Major Says

FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL — Weak American leaders open the door for global terror, a decorated member of the Israel Defense Forces told the Daily...

03.06.2026 8

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Israeli Genocide of Christians and Muslims Is an Intentionally False Claim, Christian IDF Major Says

FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL — A lifelong and decorated member of the Israel Defense Forces told the Daily Signal that Western media has fabricated...

03.06.2026 5

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US Gov Wants to Curb Foreign AI Reliance

As adversaries such as China expand their advanced military capabilities, U.S. leaders are increasingly calling for America to strengthen its own...

30.05.2026 8

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Abolishing Filibuster Becomes Pivotal Point in Georgia Senate Race

The controversial 60-vote threshold needed in the Senate in order to pass legislation, which could by removed by Senate majority leadership, has...

29.05.2026 4

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Hasan Piker Makes the Perfect Case of the Birthright Tourism Scam, GOP Rep Says

Self-described Marxist influencer Hasan Piker—who has advocated violence against capitalists while flying first class and reportedly charging up to...

28.05.2026 5

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Talarico Distances Himself From ‘Cringey’ Comments Ahead of Midterms

Ahead of the November general election, Democrat Texas state Rep. and candidate for the U.S. Senate James Talarico is distancing himself from some of...

28.05.2026 6

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California Dem Congressman Starts Prison Sentence For Fraud Conviction

Former Democrat Rep. TJ Cox of California started his yearlong prison sentence Wednesday after being convicted of wire fraud last December. His...

28.05.2026 5

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Florida Senate President in Hot Seat Over Pro-DEI College President Pick

Florida Senate President Ben Albritton is attracting controversy after he allegedly greenlighted board appointments that paved the way for a candidate...

27.05.2026 6

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Leading Conservative Journalist Among New Trustees at The Heritage Foundation

The Heritage Foundation on Wednesday announced the election of four new leaders to its board of trustees. As the conservative movement is at a...

27.05.2026 6

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Georgia Gubernatorial Candidate Backs Men in Women’s Sports

Georgia gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms claims she would have vetoed legislation that prevents biological men from competing in women’s...

27.05.2026 8

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El-Sayed Has ‘Struggles’ With the Question of Whether Israel Should Be a Jewish State

Abdul El‑Sayed, a Democrat candidate for the U.S. Senate in Michigan, says he has a tough time deciding whether Israel should be a Jewish state. The...

27.05.2026 10

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Middleton Wins Republican Nomination in Texas AG Runoff

Texas state Sen. Mayes Middleton has won the Republican runoff for Texas attorney general. The Associated Press called the race for Middleton at 9:57...

26.05.2026 6

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Law School Threatened Disciplinary Action Against Students Who Opted Out of DEI Training

First on the Daily Signal—Defending Education uncovered that Simmons Law School at Southern Illinois University threatened students who did not...

26.05.2026 8

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Owens: Black Caucus & NAACP Are Stripping Dreams Away From Young Black Kids

As House Democrats and the NAACP encourage black athletes to consider avoiding scholarships at certain Southern universities over redistricting...

26.05.2026 9

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Roy, Middleton Square Off for Texas AG Nomination

Republican voters in Texas will decide in a runoff election whether their nominee for attorney general in November will be Rep. Chip Roy or state Sen....

26.05.2026 10

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Caucus That Claims Congress Is Silencing Black Voices Silences Black Voices

FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—The Congressional Black Caucus, which frequently complains that Congress is silencing black voices, has denied the...

24.05.2026 10

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Trump Team to Restore ‘Integrity and Safety’ for American Truckers

Legislation that would bar illegal immigrants and non-English speakers from obtaining commercial driver’s licenses is advancing in the U.S. House...

23.05.2026 10

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Sen. Rick Scott Pushes Bill to Ban Chinese Digital Currency in US Transactions

FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., on Thursday reintroduced legislation that would prohibit U.S.-based money services businesses...

21.05.2026 8

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Lawsuit Alleging Mississippi Billionaires Defrauded PPP Loan Program Withdrawn From Federal Court

The U.S. Court of the Southern District of Mississippi has signed off on a motion to drop a lawsuit alleging two Mississippi billionaires defrauded a...

21.05.2026 8

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Mike Howell Eyes DOJ Seat on Weaponization Panel

Mike Howell, president of the Oversight Project, made a bid on Wednesday to serve on the Justice Department panel that will oversee more than $1.7...

21.05.2026 9

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Communist Cuba Mouth Piece Dismembered by U.S. Lawmakers

After Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez claimed that “despite the (U.S.) embargo, sanctions and threats of the use of force, Cuba continues on...

21.05.2026 10

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‘Justice Has No Expiration Date’: Raúl Castro Faces US Indictments

The Department of Justice on Wednesday announced murder charges against former Cuban President and longtime defense minister Raúl Castro, 94. Acting...

20.05.2026 9

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House Lawmakers and Top Reporter Question SPLC Credibility Amid DOJ Charges

Buttressed by testimony from Daily Signal senior investigative reporter Tyler O’Neil, Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing...

20.05.2026 9

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Georgia Candidates Claim Parties’ Support

Georgia voters on Tuesday cast their ballots to choose their parties’ nominees for U.S. Senate, governor and lieutenant governor. Aside from...

20.05.2026 5

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Vance Slams Reporter, Reaffirms Support for Congressional Stock Trading Ban

During a White House press conference Tuesday, Vice President JD Vance pushed back on what he characterized as an “inflammatory” question from The...

19.05.2026 6

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Federal Fentanyl Crackdown Drops Overdose Deaths to Record Low

As fentanyl overdose deaths fall to levels not seen since 2019, Republicans in both the executive and legislative branches say they intend to push...

19.05.2026 10

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Trump Endorses Paxton in Texas Senate Race

President Donald Trump weighed in Tuesday on the Texas Republican Senate primary runoff, backing the state’s Attorney General Ken Paxton over Sen....

19.05.2026 10

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Georgia Voters Prepare to Choose their Parties’ Candidates

On Tuesday, Georgia voters will choose their parties’ nominees for statewide executive offices and federal posts, setting the stage for closely...

18.05.2026 10

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Massie’s Primary Race Breaks Spending Records

Rep. Thomas Massie’s, R-Ky., reelection bid on Tuesday, May 19, has become the most expensive Republican primary in history, with more than $32...

18.05.2026 10

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New Bill Would Ban Radical Religious Leaders From Entering the United States

FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Rep. Chip Roy introduced the Inhibiting Militant Adversarial Mullahs (IMAM) Act on Monday that would bar radicalized...

18.05.2026 10

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New NRSC Ad Hits Ossoff’s Pro-Crime Record

To mark the conclusion of National Police Week, the National Republican Senatorial Committee launched a new digital ad targeting Democrat Sen. Jon...

16.05.2026 10

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Dems Use ‘Race’ As ‘Political Crutch’ Because ‘They Are Not Moral,’ Byron Donalds Says

FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL — Jim Crow is dead, Black Republican lawmakers told the Daily Signal, arguing that Democrats continue to invoke race as a...

15.05.2026 8

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Congressman Wants to Ban Illegal Aliens From Banking System Amid Possible Trump EO

FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Citing concerns that access to financial services incentivizes illegal immigration and could aid terrorism, Rep. Keith...

14.05.2026 9

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Rape Dogs Claim Lands NYT In Defamation Lawsuit

Israel announced it will pursue a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times following the publication of an opinion piece by columnist Nicholas...

14.05.2026 10

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Top Dems Call Islamic Terrorism in US a ‘Conspiracy Theory’

Democrats on the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government sharply criticized a GOP‑led hearing Wednesday that...

13.05.2026 10

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Walz Submits Documents With ‘Unexplained Redactions’ to House Panel Investigating Childcare Fraud

FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Chairman of the House Committee on Education and Workforce Tim Walberg has written a letter to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz...

13.05.2026 10

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Crackdown Bills Stall After Seattle Company Shut Down for Running Fake Chinese Drugs

Legislation aimed at cracking down on foreign‑origin pharmaceutical drugs and the employment of illegal alien workers has stalled, even as scrutiny...

12.05.2026 10

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House Oversight Committee Asks Ethics Committee to Probe Ilhan Omar

FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—After investigating Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and her husband over alleged financial concerns, the House...

11.05.2026 10

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Trump-Backed Candidates Cruise in Wisconsin Polls as POTUS’ Popularity Rises

President Donald Trump’s approval rating continues to climb among Republican voters in Wisconsin, even as support for the Republican Party overall...

11.05.2026 10

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Republican Redistricting War Heats Up in Mississippi

After the Supreme Court struck down congressional redistricting done solely on the basis of race last week, Republican officials in Mississippi are...

08.05.2026 10

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Congress to Probe CAIR

While it remains unclear whether the Council on American‑Islamic Relations will testify, a House Judiciary subcommittee is set to hold a hearing...

08.05.2026 10

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Dem Accused of Violating Federal Law in Stunt to Aid Communist Regime With Mexico

A top House Democrat is being accused of breaking federal law after she admitted to meeting with foreign ambassadors about getting oil to Cuba’s...

07.05.2026 10

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Border District Dem Wants to End Border Security Operations

An Arizona Democrat seeking to unseat Rep. Juan Ciscomani has called for eliminating Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations, emphasizing the...

06.05.2026 10

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Georgia Lt. Gov. Candidates Question Each Other’s Possible Harassment Settlements

Candidates for Georgia lieutenant governor who previously held public office are facing renewed scrutiny over whether they used taxpayer‑funded...

06.05.2026 10

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Sen. Banks Poured Millions to Unseat Republicans Who Struck Down Redistricting Effort

Republican Sen. Jim Banks of Indiana directed $3 million from his 501(c)(4) organization, Hoosier Leadership for America, to primary challengers of...

06.05.2026 9

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Thune Blocks Murkowski’s Iran War Vote

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., is blocking a push by Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, to force a Republican vote on authorizing the use of...

05.05.2026 20

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Hispanic Texas Voters Back Trump, Reject Sharia and Cornyn

FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL — Texas Hispanic voters overwhelmingly support President Donald Trump’s job performance and immigration agenda,...

05.05.2026 10

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Georgia Considers Extending Gas Tax Relief

Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones says he is open to extending the state’s temporary suspension of the gas tax as fuel prices remain elevated. “I think...

05.05.2026 10

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Rick Scott Urges Trump Admin to Cut off University of Michigan’s Federal Funds

Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., on Sunday urged the Trump administration to cut off federal funding to the University of Michigan after a professor appeared...

04.05.2026 10

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