President Donald Trump said on Friday that he was contemplating sending rebate checks to Americans using tariff revenue. The U.S. government ran a $27 billion budget surplus in June, fueled partly by record tariff revenue, which exceeded $100 billion for the first time in a fiscal year, Reuters reported. When a reporter asked Trump at…
When Elon Musk sued Media Matters in 2023, the law firm of Democratic super-lawyer Marc Elias swooped in to represent the liberal media group. It made little headway against the lawsuit before submitting millions of dollars in legal bills, prompting Media Matters officials to lash out at the firm as they faced financial ruin, according…
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D., N.Y.) violated House Ethics rules after she attended the 2021 Met Gala in her infamous “Tax the Rich” dress, the House Ethics Committee ruled Friday, ordering her to repay a fashion designer nearly $3,000 for the gown. The committee found that Ocasio-Cortez accepted “impermissible gifts” during her participation in the ritzy…
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—President Donald Trump’s Department of Transportation is moving away from the Biden administration’s climate justice initiative which made it harder and pricer to build buses. Joe Biden’s Transportation Secretary, Pete Buttigieg, forced grant recipients of a $1.5 billion Federal Transit Administration grant program to build buses in accordance with low or…
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot speaks to the media on the day he attends the European Union Foreign Ministers council in Brussels, Belgium, July 15, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Yves Herman French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot insisted on Friday that President Emmanuel Macron’s push to recognize a Palestinian state defies Hamas’s interests — even as the terrorist…
House Republicans are launching an investigation into the migrant children rescued at a California marijuana farm during an immigration raid. A joint Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operation executed search warrants at two marijuana grow sites in the California towns of Camarillo and Carpinteria on July 10, resulting in…
European Union’s 18th Russia sanctions package hits hard – but lands late The European Union has unveiled its 18th package of sanctions against Russia, a move described by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas as “one of the strongest packages ever imposed.” That sounds impressive. But while the new measures will undoubtedly cause inconvenience, their…
The Internal Revenue Service says it will relax its long-standing ban on churches engaging in political campaign activity. Churches, of course, must decide whether to do so, but this overdue decision respects their First Amendment rights. Under the Internal Revenue Code, churches—like other organizations that serve charitable, religious, educational, scientific, and similar purposes—are eligible for…
The state of California suffered a legal defeat after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit said its restrictions on ammunition purchases were unconstitutional. Two of the three judges on the court panel said California was violating the Second Amendment rights of residents by requiring a background check on ammunition purchases. ‘Today’s decision…
Democrat Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell charged nearly $300,000 to her taxpayer-funded credit card in the past fiscal year, the Boston Herald reported Friday. Between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025, Campbell’s office charged $288,146.26 to state-issued procurement cards — or P-cards — with purchases ranging from international travel to office parties, according to…
President Donald Trump signed an executive order in April affecting the accreditation process for institutions of higher learning. As Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell covered in an exclusive for The Daily Signal, the executive order focused on prohibiting accreditors from “participating in unlawful diversity, equity, and inclusion discrimination.” Now, Ohio is looking into its accreditation process for…
By: MEGA The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will make fewer employee cuts this fiscal year than initially targeted by nearly two-thirds, reducing staff by approximately 30,000 people rather than 80,000. The agency employed approximately 480,000 people at the beginning of 2025. It expects to end the fiscal year in September with nearly 450,000 staff…
President Donald Trump said the tariffs policies he implemented have raised so much money that he is considering sending out a tariff refund check to the American people. The president made the comments Friday in front of the White House after being asked by a reporter about the possibility of a rebate from the tens…
Part of an exhibit on the Holocaust supported by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA). Photo: courtesy of IHRA. Costa Rica has formally adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism, becoming the sixth country in Latin America to do so as antisemitic rhetoric and anti-Jewish hatred continue to rise across the…
Ghislaine Maxwell’s attorney told reporters Friday that the convicted sex trafficker answered questions about nearly 100 people allegedly connected to Jeffrey Epstein. David Oscar Markus, Maxwell’s lawyer, said his client was questioned extensively over two days and was “asked about every possible thing you could imagine — everything,” according to the New York Post. Maxwell…
US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron react on the day of a press conference, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, Feb. 24, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein US officials were quick to castigate France for its intention to recognize a Palestinian state in September at the United Nations General Assembly, describing…
James Longman, aka the “Beirut Beefcake,” the most prominent (openly) gay correspondent at ABC News, just launched a new show on the Disney+ streaming app. Longman, who fell out with his former bosses at the BBC for comparing Donald Trump to Libyan dictator Muammar Qaddafi, is best known for posting semi-nude photos of himself on…
A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from ending birthright citizenship for the children of parents who are in the U.S. illegally, issuing the third court ruling blocking the birthright order nationwide since a key Supreme Court decision in June. U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin, joining another district court as well as an…
Veteran investigative journalist John Solomon of Just The News will host a Friday evening special report examining the largely overlooked national security threat posed by agroterrorism. He will be joined by Michigan-based TV and radio host Steve Gruber, whose regional expertise and background in agricultural policy will help frame the issue through both national and…
Linebacker Von Miller referred to the Washington Commanders as the “Washington Redskins” during his first day on the job. At an introductory press conference, Miller took the stage at the Commanders facility as the team welcomed the two-time Super Bowl champion to their squad ahead of the 2025 season. But on minute one of day…
The Kremlin has insisted such a summit should only take place to finalize a peace deal US President Donald Trump has said a face-to-face meeting between Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky “is going to happen.” The Kremlin insists such a summit should only be held to seal a final peace agreement. Trump…
The US president has said new restrictions could be imposed before his previously announced 50-day deadline New sanctions against Russia and its trade partners could come before a previously declared deadline for settling the Ukraine conflict, US President Donald Trump suggested on Friday. Speaking to reporters outside the White House before embarking on a trip…
Harry Reid, the former Democrat leader of the U.S. Senate, left the Senate in 2017 and died in 2021, but his ghost must still be haunting the chamber. How else can one explain why the Republican majority is continuing the blockade Reid initiated back in 2007 to prevent a Republican president (George W. Bush) from…
A statement from the Department of Homeland Security revealed the administration’s stance on amnesty for some illegal aliens that was instituted by former President Barack Obama. In a statement given to Blaze News, the DHS said that the Deferred Action for Child Arrivals program did not grant legal status and that recipients could be deported….
US President Donald Trump declared Friday that Hamas isn’t interested in reaching a hostage deal and signaled backing for Israel advancing its military operations against the terror group. “Hamas didn’t really want to make a deal. I think they want to die,” Trump told reporters outside the White House a day after the US and…
South Carolina Rep. Ralph Norman (R) is expected to file is candidacy Friday to become his state’s next governor. “America has a businessman in the White House, and I believe we need a businessman as Governor of South Carolina,” a statement on Norman’s campaign website reads. “I have a vision for South Carolina – one…
It’s long been clear that the Russia collusion hoax was an invention of bad actors keen to undermine President Donald Trump after he humiliated Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election and threatened to upend the political status quo — or as he put it, “drain the swamp.” Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard published…
Trump administration policies have brought us to the point where could return to the America of segregated bathrooms, said the National Urban League’s president at Rep. Ayanna Pressley’s unveiling of her Equity in Government Act on Wednesday. According to the Massachusetts Democrat’s website, the bill would codify into law key parts of President Joe Biden’s…
Tea, a women’s safety dating app that surged to the top of the free iOS App Store listings this week, has been the subject of a major security breach. The company confirmed Friday that it has “identified authorized access to one of our systems” that exposed thousands of user images. According to Tea’s preliminary findings,…
Megyn Kelly breaks down the fallout after the Bryan Kohberger sentencing, including serious questions raised about law enforcement’s answers during their press conference, their continued lack of transparency, their dismissal about having information about who was the target, the massive trove of new documents related to the case now made public, newly-revealed details from the…
Jon Stewart, who BlazeTV host Jason Whitlock calls an “alleged comedian,” went viral after performing his song “Go F Yourself” while hosting “The Daily Show” — which was inspired by Stephen Colbert. “Go f**k yourself,” Colbert said during Monday’s opening monologue, seemingly responding to President Trump saying, “I absolutely love that Colbert got fired.” Trump…
Now-former Rep. Mark Green (R) of Tennessee officially retired over the weekend, and several candidates have already thrown their hats into the race to replace him. Green initially announced his retirement in June, saying he would be pursuing an opportunity in the private sector which was “too exciting to pass up.” Green said he would…
A panel of judges at the International Criminal Court reported Hungary to the court’s oversight organization for failing to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he visited Budapest in April, saying the move undercut the court’s ability to bring suspects to justice. The Israeli leader received a red carpet welcome from Hungarian Prime Minister…
The upcoming two-state solution summit cohosted by France and Saudi Arabia is shaping up to be an “embarrassing” flop, with just around 50 countries expected to send representatives, according to a State Department source. French president Emmanuel Macron has billed the summit, scheduled to start on Monday, as a major step “toward recognizing Palestine.” But…
Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) announced his bid for governor on Friday. Joining a crowded 2026 gubernatorial race on the Republican side, Norman’s campaign faces an uphill battle due to his spotted record of support for President Trump. A longtime member of the House Freedom Caucus, Norman has often been called one of the most conservative…
Customers watched in disbelief as Florida police arrested a Chuck E. Cheese employee — in costume portraying the pizza-hawking rodent — and accused him of using a stolen credit card, officials said Thursday. Jermel Jones, 41, was working on Wednesday night when Tallahassee police confronted him at the Chuck E. Cheese on Sharer Road, according…
A Colorado sheriff’s deputy is facing a lawsuit from the state’s attorney general over allegations that he aided federal immigration agents in the arrest of a college student with an expired visa. Deputy Alexander Zwinck of the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office has been accused of unlawfully sharing the student’s personal information with federal agents, according…
Berlin wants to increase number of annual recruits to 40,000 within six years The German Defense Ministry wants 40,000 new recruits a year by 2031, Der Tagesspiegel reported on Thursday, citing informed sources. Teenagers may be called up to serve if volunteers cannot fill the gap, the newspaper said. Sources in the ministry told the…
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and the Pennsylvania State Police provide an update on the act of arson that took place at the Governor’s Residence, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, US, April 13, 2025. Photo: Commonwealth Media Services/Handout via REUTERS A bipartisan group of Pennsylvania state lawmakers has called on Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) to intervene in what…
Rumors have been rampant that The View is on the chopping block. BY: MEGA Did ABC finally decide to cancel The View? That’s what many viewers are wondering after cohost Joy Behar made a very suspicious remark about “one more show” that had naysayers having a premature cancelation celebration, Knewz.com can reveal. The daytime talkfest…
There is a revolution under way in American education that has prompted pearl-clutching on the part of establishmentarians and excitement among families frustrated with the status quo. The Trump administration’s shake-up at the Education Department, the president’s war on DEI, and recent successes on the school-choice front certainly have changed the game, particularly where brick-and-mortar…
Written by Hannah Caldwell. The ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s trafficking network has taken a significant turn, with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche conducting extensive interviews with Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s convicted associate, in Tallahassee, Florida. Over two days, Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking, provided detailed responses to questions about her…
Written by Abigail Foster. A recent federal spending bill, signed into law by President Donald Trump, has led to the closure of five Planned Parenthood clinics in Northern California, marking a significant shift in healthcare funding policy. Dubbed the “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” this legislation prohibits state Medicaid programs from allocating funds to organizations that…
Written by Rachel Bennett. A new legislative proposal in Michigan seeks to prohibit Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from wearing masks, introducing penalties including fines and jail time for non-compliance. This measure, part of a broader push by several Democratic-led states, aims to address concerns about transparency and accountability in federal immigration enforcement. The…
Written by Elizabeth Thompson. A recent ruling by a Maryland federal judge has blocked U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from immediately detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national facing human smuggling charges in Tennessee. This decision, coupled with a separate ruling allowing Garcia to remain free pending trial, underscores ongoing tensions between federal immigration…
Written by Matthew Peterson. The recent decision by a House Oversight Subcommittee to issue subpoenas targeting former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has intensified scrutiny of their alleged connections to Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. This development marks a significant escalation in a congressional investigation aimed at uncovering…
Tulsi Gabbard has finally shown why Donald Trump appointed her as director of national intelligence. In a series of moves over the past ten days, she has declassified key documents from the Russiagate probe that prove, beyond a doubt, that the entire narrative of a Russian preference for Trump in the 2016 election was a…
Lori Daybell was sentenced to two life sentences in Arizona on Friday for conspiring with her late brother to kill her fourth husband, who was fatally shot in 2019, and her niece’s ex-husband, who survived a failed drive-by shooting that same year. Daybell was found guilty of two counts of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder…
What began as a political purge has turned into a civil backlash. The war in Ukraine now includes a battle over power and accountability. On July 22, large-scale demonstrations broke out in major Ukrainian cities – Kiev, Lviv, Kharkov, and Odessa – and continue to this day. The protests erupted after the Verkhovna Rada (the…
The House Ethics Committee released a 23-page report on Friday detailing the investigation into Republican Rep. Mike Kelly of Pennsylvania over allegations of insider trading. Although the report largely cleared Kelly of these allegations, the committee found “substantial evidence” that he violated the Code of Official Conduct. Kelly was first subject to investigation in July…
Voters won’t be heading to the general election polls for the 2026 Senate races for another year and a half, but the elections are already taking shape. Over the past week, the candidate pool in Georgia, Michigan, and North Carolina—states that will determine the Senate’s balance of power during President Donald Trump‘s final act—has shrunk…
