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Sen. Chris Murphy released from hospital after suffering stroke — gives update on recovery
Houston mayor looks to limit city's cooperation with ICE after Democrats' wins in Texas
Cornell Faculty Senate passes no-confidence vote over Jane Doe case, but board of trustees backs president
Johnson, staunch Trump ally, seeks to delay Senate GOP leadership election after big losses
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Illegal immigrant heard voices to assassinate Trump — arrested with firearm-filled stolen vehicle
The suspect was approached by Secret Service after "acting suspicious in his car" and had an AR-15-style rifle and two handguns.
Senate to vote on advancing permitting bill
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Senate to vote on advancing permitting bill With the midterm elections in the rearview mirror, the Senate is barreling ahead with major energy and infrastructure legislation…
Apple’s secret list of banned autocomplete phrases include ‘Dictator Trump,’ ‘Sleepy Joe’
"It's a very light-touch form of censorship," said researcher Derik Kauffman. "But at the scale that Apple is operating, it only takes a light touch to have a big impact."
The Plan to Impeach Hegseth: Massie Says Support Has Grown
Outgoing Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., plans to bring articles of impeachment against Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth for “high crimes and misdemeanors” first thing next week. “I plan on introducing it Monday or Tuesday, as soon as…
Mississippi Senate: Colom increases lead over Hyde-Smith to nearly 2,500 votes
The Mississippi Senate election could be determined by the mail-in ballots received after Election Day, whose legality was upheld by the Supreme Court.
Spoiled Ballots Over ‘Decoy Dan’ Add New Twist to Alaska’s Senate Nail-Biter
As of Friday, at least 90 ballots have been tossed for Alaska voters who marked both U.S. Senate candidates named Dan Sullivan as their first choice, in a race where the top two candidates are separated by fewer than 700 votes. The…
Musk's big bet on Republicans comes up short
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Musk's big bet on Republicans comes up short Elon Musk poured millions of dollars into boosting Republicans in the midterm elections, but the tech mogul's vast wealth was no match for the blue…
Acton: 'No intention' of speaking with Ramaswamy after 'beyond the pale' ad
Ohio Gov.-elect Amy Acton (D) said Friday she does not plan to speak with her former opponent, Vivek Ramaswamy, after he ran a controversial attack ad against her in the final weeks of the campaign. Ramaswamy debuted an ad featuring…
Jocelyn Benson Taps Openly Antisemitic Nation of Islam Leader and Farrakhan Acolyte To Serve on Transition Team
Michigan governor-elect Jocelyn Benson (D.) tapped a Nation of Islam leader who has pushed antisemitic conspiracy theories, referred to Jews as "the enemy," and promotes Nation of Islam literature that forbids interracial relationships to…
Democrats blast 'dangerous' elevation of Miller as refusal to learn from the election
To congressional Democrats, President Trump’s decision to promote aide Stephen Miller to serve as his chief of staff meant two things: an elevation of the aide's extremist views and a refusal to heed the will of voters who delivered the…
Dossier urging Democrats to go to war with corporate America ridiculed by party insiders: ‘AI slop’
An explosive 181-page dossier urging top House Democrats to go to war with Elon Musk, Apple and other corporate giants is raising alarms among party insiders – with some blasting the document as a sloppy, AI-generated mess, The Post has…
Senators Try to Slow GOP Leadership Vote
A handful of GOP Senators are looking to slow their party’s leadership vote, scheduled for Tuesday, the Daily Signal can confirm. Majority Leader John Thune is currently running unopposed for minority leader, and Majority Whip John…
Bottoms taps Tyler Perry for her Georgia transition team
Georgia Gov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms (D) has tapped media mogul Tyler Perry to join her gubernatorial transition team, she announced Friday. In an Atlanta press conference, Bottoms outlined her plans for the governor's mansion…
DSA wave storms Congress — and radical comments on 9/11, abolishing police and arresting enemies come into the spotlight
The Democratic Socialists of America notched historic victories on Tuesday, sending a new wave of left-wing lawmakers to Congress and raising eyebrows over their past statements.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna says she'll reject PAC money, funding from foreign policy groups
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, a Florida Republican who narrowly won her election on Tuesday, said that moving forward, she will reject all PAC money and any funding that comes from foreign policy groups.
Jeffries calls Miller a 'dangerous xenophobe' after promotion: 'Fire him today'
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) is sounding off on Stephen Miller, President Trump's pick to replace outgoing White House chief of staff Susie Wiles. “Stephen Miller is a dangerous xenophobe and reckless extremist who has…
OpenAI bugging suspect Alfozan pleads not guilty
Saudi national Abdulrahman Alfozan is charged with planting a recording device in a conference room at artificial intelligence giant OpenAI.
Newsom’s Outrageous Death Row Commutations Offer Larger Lesson About ‘Progressive’ Governance
Summary California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s sudden mass decree to effectively end the death penalty in California is not just an injustice, it is a profound demonstration of how the Left governs. On Wednesday, Newsom announced that he would…
Is the Democrats’ New Majority Coming for Young Staffers?
Summary Every new majority in Congress arrives with a plan. Usually, the plan is about how to make life better for everyday Americans. On Nov. 3, Democrats won both chambers of Congress. Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., has already told us…
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to what happens next on Capitol Hill
Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan are vying for top House Republican, and incoming progressives challenge Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries for leadership.
Trump Can Still Change the Department of Education
The administration can advance reforms through executive action.
What Will Democrats Do With Their Power?
In the past week, President Trump has reopened the Lincoln Reflecting Pool, which he shut down last year for repairs, put his signature on a ceremonial steel beam raised in his new ballroom, and authored a proclamation to designate the…
Ossoff's Merciless, Blunt Rhetoric Just What Dems Needed
He and Abdul El-Sayed are showcasing the kind of aggressive spirit Democrats need to adopt in the new Congress.
Finish the Job in Iran While We Can. And Explain Why
The "war" is a naval blockade to get the Iranians to give up nuclear and terrorist ambitions. At its peak we also had an air campaign directed at military and leadership targets but we stopped it in exchange for fake promises.
Time To Accept the Facts on Iran, Cut Our Losses
Well, now what does this mean? This means the path to regime change, which I think a lot of people wanted in Iran, is foreclosed because there simply will be not enough funding to carry out effective military operations in Iran. And under…
Trump's move from Wiles to Miller signals major tactical shift for governing without Congress
Stephen Miller and Russ Vought have been identifying policies Trump can enact by executive order on immigration, tariffs and government spending.
Christie mulling White House bid, says 'Trump era is over'
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) is considering a White House run in 2028, telling his party to go in “a completely different direction” after sizable midterm losses. In an interview with Politico on Wednesday, Christie said he…
Surveying the Wreckage for Trump and the GOP
President Donald Trump got one of the rarest things in American politics: a second chance. Voters rendered the verdict that he blew it.
The Surreal Has Become Real in Texas
The Lone Star State is about to re-embark on a journey it hasn't thought about for years: Democratic governance.
GOP Has Big Plans for Last Weeks in Majority
The GOP majority has much to accomplish before Democrats retake both chambers in January, but some Republicans fear there won’t be enough time or attendance to enact President Donald Trump’s priorities. The lame-duck session, the period…
Is Texas America’s Next Sanctuary State?
Summary AUSTIN, Texas—Operation Linebacker. Operation Rio Grande. Operation Border Star. Operation River Watch. Operation Strong Safety. Operation Secure Texas. Those names cover more than 20 years of state-led operations along the…
Outside groups urge congressional Dems to target corporate interests over Trump
Groups and strategists advising Democrats are warning them to use their investigative tools on corporate interests, rather than on President Donald Trump.
Pete Hegseth’s future in doubt as Republicans turn on secretary of war ahead of impeachment push: ‘He’s screwed’
Republicans are increasingly turning on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after the party’s midterm wipeout, with several lawmakers questioning his leadership and one warning he has a reckoning coming as the House prepares for a potential…
Mississippi Senate: Longshot Ty Pinkins says he aimed to spoil Hyde-Smith, boost Colom vote
Ty Pinkins said he avoided campaigning in heavily Black areas of Mississippi to avoid harming chances for Democrat Scott Colom, who, like him, is Black.
Top House Oversight Democrat warns Trump family to 'lawyer up'
With Democrats set to take control of the House in January, Rep. Robert Garcia is promising sweeping probes into Trump, his family and his administration.
Mexican migrant with record of assault, weapons charges released by NYC authorities
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials filed the detainer for Alonzo Reyes-Garcia, alias “Alberto Tellez,” on Oct. 30, requesting that Big Apple officials keep him in jail until the feds could take custody of him.
Jon Stewart says Schumer doesn't understand 'urgency of the moment'
Schumer indicated he has the votes to remain the Democratic leader, despite growing calls for a change at the top.
Tech Industry's Ingenious Solutions on Data Centers
The midterm elections made it clear: We hate data centers. Now the tech industry is coming up with ingenious solutions, writes Evan Gardner.
Neocon Marc Thiessen Denies Reality And Lies About J.D. Vance
That Washington Post content creator Marc Thiessen is out here lying wouldn’t be worth commenting on if not for his reportedly being one of the main people who advised President Trump that striking Iran would be a good time for all. So he…
Alec Baldwin not a fan of documentary about aftermath of ‘Rust’ shooting
The actor took part in the project, saying at the beginning of the film, “The worst thing for me is to be misunderstood.”
Data center double-down: Hassett says blue wave won't stop AI build-out
Data centers are a crucial part of President Donald Trump's push to win the global artificial intelligence race, which he continues despite the midterm results.
Reporter's Notebook: A user’s manual to upcoming leadership elections in the House and Senate
Capitol Hill leadership elections pit Hakeem Jeffries against progressive dissent, while Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan battle for GOP minority leader.
Trump says Israel 'would not exist today' if he hadn't attacked Iran
President Trump doubled down on defending the Iran war, despite acknowledging this week that the nine-month conflict contributed to Republicans' crushing defeat in Tuesday's midterms.
Sen. Kennedy says Iran's missile buildup forced Trump administration into war
Sen. John Kennedy said Friday intelligence showed that after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iranian nuclear sites in June 2025, the Islamic regime embarked on a campaign to expand its stockpiles of conventional missiles to protect its future…
Trump endorses Joe Gruters to stay at RNC after midterm drubbing
Days after Republicans suffered major losses in the midterms, President Trump on Friday endorsed Joe Gruters to continue to chair the Republican National Committee.
OpenAI, Arm and Qualcomm executives react to post-midterm AI sell-off
Executives of major tech companies are largely projecting optimism about continued growth in the artificial intelligence sector despite a post-midterm sell-off.
Newsom Moves to Spare 548 Death Row Inmates, Including Child Killers and Notorious Serial Murderers
Summary In a shocking decision, Gov. Gavin Newsom has commuted the death sentences of 548 death row inmates in California, including some of the most notorious killers in state history. In Newsom’s letter to Californians explaining his…
Pro-Israel Republican makes major campaign finance pledge after razor-thin election victory
Anna Paulina Luna says she will reject all corporate PAC money and foreign policy-linked funding after her narrow midterm victory in Florida.
Comer: Trump has to decide whether to keep Hegseth after midterms show frustration over war
Republican Rep. James Comer had few kind words for Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Friday, placing the blame for GOP midterm losses on the war with Iran.
Abdul El-Sayed taps ex-Kamala Harris aide who once accused Zionists of ‘controlling’ US politics to lead transition team
Abdul El-Sayed has tapped a former Kamala Harris campaign aide who once claimed Zionists were “controlling” American politics to help lead his transition following his stunning Michigan Senate victory. Brenda Abdelall, an Egyptian-American…
Breaking China’s Grip on Rare Earth Minerals
Summary Modern American military superiority rests on a dangerous paradox: Many of the most advanced U.S. defense systems, from precision munitions to the radar arrays on aircraft carriers, rely heavily on critical minerals processed by…
Victor Davis Hanson Exposes Oakland’s Lawlessness
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words” from Daily Signal senior contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to Hanson’s own YouTube channel to watch past episodes. Jack Fowler: Victor…
Wittman, Perriello Issue Concessions in Congressional Races
Two of Virginia’s congressional elections were so close on election night that the trailing candidates chose not to issue concessions. Rep. Rob Wittman, the Republican who represents the 1st District, narrowly trailed Shannon Taylor. In…
James Carville warns Democrats to avoid pushing DEI
Longtime Democratic strategist James Carville is telling Democrats to keep away from diversity, equity and inclusion policies during the next Congress, which will have Democratic majorities in both chambers.
Mamdani grins as Hochul teases new taxes to fund free childcare in NY
Gov. Hochul signals possible new taxes to sustain Mayor Mamdani’s universal childcare plan amid DSA pressure; stay tuned for details.
The Stories That Made a Difference: Daily Signal’s Biggest Reporting Wins of 2026
From questioning the president to breaking exclusive stories and holding powerful institutions accountable, Daily Signal journalists are making an impact. Some stories report what happened. Others help make things happen. Throughout 2026…
Chilling abduction murder of 7-year-old girl stolen from bedroom resurfaces as Gavin Newsom blasted by neighbor: ‘Waiting 24 years’
Her body was found dumped off the side of a road 25 days after she went missing.
Trump Defiant Amid Concerns AI Tipped Voters Toward Democrats
President Donald Trump reinforced his support for artificial intelligence Friday, even as polling indicates that concerns about the technology weighed heavily on voters in the midterm elections. “As President, I am 100% in favor of Super…
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