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Trump’s Operation Epic Fury could last ‘at least 100 days’ or into September: report
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Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) speaks during a Senate Committee on the JudiciaryHearings to examine nominations at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday July 30, 2025.

Republicans Praise Daines Following Retirement Announcement

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Sen. Steve Daines announced Wednesday night that he will not seek reelection in the upcoming 2026 midterms. The 63-year-old Montana Republican is joining five other GOP colleagues who are retiring… Read More

EducationHealth CareNews

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during an event to

HHS Partners With Medical Schools to Require Nutrition Education, Combat Chronic Disease

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The Department of Health and Human Services is working alongside more than 50 of the nation’s top medical schools to incorporate nutrition classes in their medical school curriculum. “Chronic… Read More

International News

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (L) speaks as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine (R) listens during a news conference at the Pentagon on March 2, 2026.

US Looks to Gain ‘Complete Control’ of Iran’s Skies

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The United States is close to achieving “complete control” of Iranian airspace, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth claimed at a press briefing at the Pentagon… Read More

 SecurityNews

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speaks to members of the media as the Trump Cabinet briefs members of Congress on Iran at the U.S. Capitol on March 3, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Senate Eyes Supplemental Funding for Iran, But What About SAVE America Act?

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As top Trump administration officials descended on Capitol Hill Tuesday afternoon to update the Senate on Operation Epic Fury, senators told The Daily Signal they’re considering… Read More

 SecurityNews

Tim Tebow testifies before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance on Capitol Hill on March, 6 2024 in Washington, DC.

EXCLUSIVE: Tim Tebow to Expose Child Trafficking Crisis in Capitol Hill Testimony

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FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Tim Tebow, NCAA football legend, broadcaster, and philanthropist, will be on Capitol Hill Tuesday afternoon testifying in front of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on… Read More

  InternationalNews

Reps. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., left, and Ro Khanna, D-Calif., conduct a news conference.

War Powers Showdown: House and Senate Vote on Operation Epic Fury

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Both the House and Senate have lined up votes on war powers resolutions in response to President Donald Trump’s announcement of Operation Epic Fury against… Read More

Economy Commentary

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger gets a thumbs up after delivering the Democratic response to U.S. President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on February 24, 2026 in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Virginia Democrats Backtrack on Affordability Promises

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Newly elected Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger, a Democrat, used the national spotlight for the State of the Union response to make affordability promises. By Friday, Virginia Democrats… Read More

 EconomyNews

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) speaks with reporters alongside Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) (L) and Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) after Senate luncheons on February 25, 2026

Future of SAVE America Act in Limbo as Senate GOP Turns to Housing

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In the wake of President Donald Trump’s State of the Union, the Senate GOP says they “look forward” to getting straight to work implementing the aggressive legislative agenda… Read More

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Trump Stem-Winder Sends Shockwaves Across Capitol Hill

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In the aftermath of President Donald Trump’s nearly two-hour State of the Union address, Republican and Democrat members of Congress went running to the media… Read More

Economy News

Vice President JD Vance and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) applaud as US President Donald Trump looks to the guests during his address to a joint session of Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on March 4, 2025.

GOP Looks to Highlight How Policies Have Delivered for Everyday Americans

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At the State of the Union, Republicans in Congress are highlighting everyday Americans who have benefited from President Donald Trump and Republicans’ agenda.   Every year,… Read More

 EconomyNews

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger speaks after being sworn into office at the Virginia State Capitol January 17, 2026 in Richmond, Virginia.

Spanberger to Respond to the State of the Union Despite Sewage Crisis

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Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger ran her gubernatorial campaign last year as a moderate Democrat. Now that she’s sworn in, however, Virginia Democrats are pushing for… Read More

 News

Gold medalist Alysa Liu of Team United States poses for a photo during the medal ceremony for the Women's Single Skating at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games on February 19, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

At Olympics, Alysa Liu’s American Dream Comes True Against Wishes of CCP

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Alysa Liu is living the American dream, and not just because the figure skater won two gold medals for Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Liu… Read More

EconomyLawNews

U.S. President Donald Trump answers questions during a press briefing held at the White House February 20, 2026 in Washington, DC.

‘Judicial Activism’ Struck Down Trump’s Tariffs, GOP Supporters of the Tariffs Say After Divided SCOTUS Decision

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The Supreme Court sent shockwaves across Capitol Hill on Friday when it struck down one of the methods President Donald Trump has used to implement tariffs. The decision… Read More

LawSocietyNews

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley speaks to members of the media in front of the U.S. Supreme Court April 17, 2018 in Washington, DC.

How a Nonprofit That Helps 15-Year-Old Girls Obtain Abortion Pills Found Itself in the Crosshairs of South Dakota

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South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley, a Republican, received over 650 consumer complaints in December about advertisements across the state that read, “Pregnant? Don’t want to be?” directing consumers to Mayday Health. Jackley… Read More

SocietyNews

Pima County Sheriffs deputies prepare for a shift change outside of Nancy Guthrie's residence.

Investigators Look for DNA Match, Claim the Search for Nancy Guthrie Is ‘Not Cold’

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Eighteen days into the search for Nancy Guthrie, and hundreds of investigators are pursuing leads based off of tens of thousands of tips and are adamant that the case has… Read More

Economy News

Vice President JD Vance and Martha MacCallum during and interview on FOX News Channel's

Vance Rejects Fox Poll, Says America Still Recovering From Biden

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Vice President JD Vance took issue with a Fox News poll showing a majority of voters preferring Democrats to Republicans in the upcoming November 2026… Read More

InternationalSocietyNews

Gold medalists Madison Chock and Evan Bates of Team United States share a kiss after the medal ceremony for the Team Event on day two of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Ice Skating Arena on February 8, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

Love Is in the Air at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan

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The 2026 Winter Olympics are in full swing, but a chill isn’t the only thing in the Milan air. Love is in the air, too,… Read More

 News

Chairman Rand Paul, R-Ky., left, and ranking member Gary Peters, D-Mich., talk during the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing on oversight of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, in Dirksen building on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

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

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A partial government shutdown appears imminent as Democrats are standing firm and refusing to provide funding to the Department of Homeland Security. There is only one… Read More

International News

What Comes Next for Venezuela? State Department Official Explains

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The following is a preview of Daily Signal Politics Editor Bradley Devlin’s interview with State Department deputy spokesperson Tommy Pigott on “The Signal Sitdown.” The full… Read More

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US Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies before a House Judiciary Committee hearing on

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

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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 testifying before the House Judiciary… Read More

 SocietyNews

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) speaks at a press conference with other members of House Republican leadership in Washington, DC on January 13, 2026.

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

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FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—One year after President Donald Trump signed the executive order banning biological men from competing in women’s sports, House Majority Whip… Read More

  News

House Homeland Security Committee member Rep. Shri Thanedar D-Mich., (C) speaks during a news conference with fellow committee Democrats (L-R) Rep. Tim Kennedy, D-N.Y., committee ranking member Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., and Rep. Al Green, D-Texas.

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

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As the House Homeland Security Committee heard testimonies from top Department of Homeland Security officials on Tuesday, Republicans are warning Democrats about the consequences of… Read More

  PoliticsNews

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) is surrounded by reporters as he walks from his office to the Senate Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on February 09, 2026

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

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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 More

Health CareNews

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks at The Heritage Foundation on February 09, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Heritage Foundation held an event to celebrate one year of

RFK Jr. Teases New Effort to Lower Health Care Costs at Heritage Foundation Event

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

 SocietyNews

First Lady Melania Trump attends Amazon MGM's

‘Melania’ Shows First Lady Living With Purpose and Style

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‘Melania’ sets the stage for the golden age of political storytelling. If “the medium is the message,” the documentary giving audiences an inside look at the first… Read More

 EnergyNews

Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., leaves a meeting of the House Republican Conference at the Capitol Hill Club on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

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

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

Politics Commentary

A smiling shot of Victor Davis Hanson seated at a microphone in a rust-colored flannel shirt.

Victor Davis Hanson’s First Episode Back After Cancer Surgery

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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 a… Read More

  Commentary

To End Minnesota Chaos, Cut Off the Funding

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

 LawNews

Antonio Romanucci, the attorney representing the family of Renee Good who was killed by a federal immigration agent last month in Minneapolis, speaks during a forum on use of force by Department of Homeland Security agents, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on February 3, 2026.

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

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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 More

 News

Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-WY), U.S. President Donald Trump and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) attend a bill signing in the Oval Office of the White House on February 03, 2026

Will the Republican ‘War Chest’ Win the Midterms?

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Republicans massively out-fundraised Democrats in 2025, a massive boon to the GOP heading into the midterm election cycle. According to recent Federal Election Commission reports, the… Read More



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