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Washington State Women Expose ‘Diversity’ Rules at Girls Frisbee Tournament
Two women in Washington state have exposed and are calling out a high school girls Ultimate Frisbee league for promoting transgenderism at a recent tournament in SeaTac, Washington. According to a thread of posts Tuesday on X, Dawn Land and Beth Daranciang attended the DiscNW tournament on March 1 holding signs promoting the protection of women’s sports after a parent made them aware of the league’s “anything goes” policies, which permit “gender diverse” boys to compete in the girls league.
DOGE lists over $380 million in likely unemployment fraud
(The Center Square) – The Department of Government Efficiency shared several examples of alleged unemployment fraud on its X account Thursday, the latest in its string of examples since President Donald Trump took office. DOGE’s “initial survey of Unemployment Insurance claims since 2020″ included tens of thousands of claims for hundreds of millions of dollars from people over 115 years old, between 1 and 5 years old and even some who haven’t yet been born.
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Correct Headstones of Jewish Veterans
A bipartisan group of members of Congress and senators on Monday introduced a bill that would ensure hundreds of Jewish-American service members are buried under grave markers that reflect their religion. Sens. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., and Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., and Reps.
Public Opinion Shifts Toward Support for Bible-Based Character Education in Schools
Today, even with President Trump’s victory, leftist elites have their tentacles in every aspect of our government. The Daily Signal’s own Tyler O’Neil exposes this leftist cabal in his new book, The Woketopus: The Dark Money Cabal Manipulating the Federal Government. In this book, O’Neil reveals how the Left’s NGO apparatus pursues its woke agenda, maneuvering like an octopus by circumventing Congress and entrenching its interests in the federal government.
Bell Rung, Gauntlet Thrown: Newsmax Takes on Fox with $30B Market Cap
Conservative media outlet Newsmax took center stage last week as CEO Christopher Ruddy rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange, marking a major milestone for the news company. The NYSE welcomes @NEWSMAX in honor of its IPO. $NMAX https://t.co/B48I6iaQZi — NYSE ?
DeSantis purges DEI from Florida universities: ‘You can’t just rename it’
(The Daily Signal) — Some college administrators have “repurposed DEI under a different banner” and “think they can get away with it” despite anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion laws Florida passed in May 2023, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday. “We’re making sure, yes, we don’t have DEI, but you can’t just rename it and do it,” DeSantis told Fox News’ America’s Newsroom.
DeSantis Slams Rep. Randy Fine for ‘Underperformance’ in Florida Elections
Share Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called out newly elected Rep. Randy Fine for “an underperformance by more than 50%” despite Florida Republicans winning two key special elections for the U.S. House Tuesday.
DeSantis cracks down on colleges repackaging DEI despite Florida ban
(The Daily Signal) – Some college administrators have “repurposed DEI under a different banner” and “think they can get away with it” despite anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion laws Florida passed in May 2023, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday.
DeSantis Cracks Down on Colleges Repackaging DEI Despite Florida Ban
Some college administrators have “repurposed DEI under a different banner” and “think they can get away with it” despite anti-diversity, equity and inclusion laws Florida passed in May 2023, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday.
DeSantis Slams Rep. Randy Fine for ‘Underperformance’ in Florida Elections
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called out state Rep. Randy Fine for “an underperformance by more than 50%” despite Florida Republicans winning two key special elections for the U.S. House Tuesday. During a Wednesday interview on Fox News’ “America’s Newsroom,” DeSantis said he thinks Fine “was in dire straits a few weeks ago” due to his record of being “a squish Republican.” Gov. Ron DeSantis didn’t hold back when asked about Rep.-elect Randy Fine’s win in FL-06.
(The Daily Signal) – Elon Musk revealed a “mind-blowing chart” Sunday claiming millions of noncitizens are receiving Social Security numbers from the U.S. government. At a town hall meeting in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Musk displayed a bar chart showing a steady increase from fiscal years 2021 through 2024, topping more than 2 million Social Security numbers issued to noncitizens last year.
Elon Musk’s ‘Mind-Blowing’ Chart Shows How Many Noncitizens Have Social Security Numbers
Elon Musk revealed a “mind-blowing chart” Sunday claiming millions of noncitizens are receiving Social Security numbers from the U.S. government. At a town hall meeting in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Musk displayed a bar chart showing a steady increase from fiscal years 2021 through 2024, topping more than 2 million Social Security numbers issued to noncitizens last year.
Texas Lawmaker ‘Sneaks’ into University’s Transgender Event, Exposes Programs Funded by Taxpayers
R.E. Wermus – The Daily Signal Texas state Rep. Brian Harrison sounded the alarm after he “snuck” into a state-funded transgender conference at the University of Texas at Austin on Monday, according to a string of posts on his X account.
Overcoming Bans and Blocks, XX-XY Athletics Stands Tall for Female Athletes
XX-XY Athleticscelebrated Tuesday its first year on the cultural scene and its commitment to defending women’s sports. Last March, 1986 Women’s National Gymnastics Champion Jennifer Sey founded XX-XY Athletics, the first athletic apparel brand to stand up for women in sports. The company reached $1 million in sales before its eighth month, reflecting “a cultural shift in support for women athletes and free speech,” as reported in the company’s press release.
Texas lawmaker ‘sneaks’ into university’s transgender event, exposes programs funded by taxpayers
(The Daily Signal) – Texas state Rep. Brian Harrison sounded the alarm after he “snuck” into a state-funded transgender conference at the University of Texas at Austin on Monday, according to a string of posts on his X account.
Texas Rep Exposes UT Austin’s LGBTQ Programs in Viral X Thread
Texas state Rep. Brian Harrison sounded the alarm after he “snuck” into a state-funded transgender conference at the University of Texas at Austin on Monday, according to a string of posts on his X account.
Kari Lake vows to slash U.S. Agency for Global Media budget * WorldNetDaily * by R.E. Wermus, The Daily Signal
Kari Lake said the Trump administration is putting the United States government on a diet through spending cuts, and that she will contribute by slashing the United States Agency for Global Media budget. Lake, President Donald Trump’s nominee to be director of the Voice of America, is currently serving as special adviser to Voice of America’s parent organization, United States Agency for Global Media.
James Piereson Selected as Final 2025 Bradley Prize Recipient
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation announced Tuesday philanthropist, scholar and author James Piereson as the third and final 2025 Bradley Prize winner. Piereson, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, will receive the award alongside conservative activist Christopher Rufo and historian Barry Strauss at the Bradley Prizes ceremony on Thursday, May 29 in Washington, D.C. The award carries a $300,000 stipend.
Kari Lake Vows to Slash US Agency for Global Media Budget
Kari Lake said the Trump administration is putting the United States government on a diet through spending cuts, and that she will contribute by slashing the United States Agency for Global Media budget. Lake, President Donald Trump’s nominee to be director of the Voice of America, is currently serving as special adviser to Voice of America’s parent organization, United States Agency for Global Media.
U.S. Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Key Redistricting Case
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a critical case regarding Louisiana’s redrawn congressional districts on Monday. The state is defending the existing map and plaintiffs seek an overturn on grounds of racial gerrymander. The case could be pivotal as justices could examine the criteria required of state legislatures under the Voting Rights Act when it comes to balancing representation of minority groups with the drawing of geographically compact districts.
‘The Hall of Evil’: PragerU Examines Pol Pot’s Murderous Communist Regime
PragerU last Monday released the sixth and final installment in their video series “The Hall of Evil,” which features commentary on six 20th century dictators. Narrated by Paul Kengor, Professor of Political Science at Grove City College and editor of “The American Spectator,” the newest video delves into the horrors of Pol Pot’s rule, exposing the ideology and brutal policies that led to the deaths of two million Cambodians—nearly a quarter of the country’s population.
Historian Barry Strauss Honored as 2025 Bradley Prize Winner
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation announced Thursday that classicist, military and naval historian, and best-selling author Barry Strauss as the second 2025 Bradley Prize winner. Strauss, the Corliss Page Dean Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, will receive the award at the Bradley Prizes ceremony on Thursday, May 29 in Washington, D.C. The award carries a $300,000 stipend.
Trump ‘Determined to Restore Law and Order’ Amid Tesla Attacks
President Donald Trump is “determined to restore law and order in our country” as protesters continue to violently target Tesla dealerships, vehicles, and charging stations across America, according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. In an interview with Fox News Thursday, Leavitt said, “It is getting dangerous, and the White House wholeheartedly condemns it, and we applaud Attorney General Pam Bondi for investigating these acts as domestic terrorism.
Texas AG sues school district for 'illegally teaching' Critical Race Theory * WorldNetDaily * by R.E. Wermus, The Daily Signal
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Coppell Independent School District for “illegally teaching woke and hateful critical race theory curriculum,” his office said in a Wednesday press release. The lawsuit follows an undercover video revealing Coppell school district’s Director of Curriculum and Instruction Evan Whitfield admitting to defying Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s ban on teaching critical race theory (CRT), according to the statement.
Karoline Leavitt: Education Department ‘Has Never Educated a Child’
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a Fox News interview today that President Donald Trump “is not failing America’s children” but rather “saving America’s children” by abolishing the Department of Education. Trump plans to sign, at a White House ceremony scheduled for 4 p.m. Thursday, an executive order that will dismantle the Education Department, fulfilling a yearslong campaign promise.
Trump to Sign Order Handing Power Back to States, Families in Education
2 hours ago U.S. safety regulators on Thursday recalled virtually all Cybertrucks on the road, the eighth recall of the Tesla-made vehicles since deliveries to customers began just over a year ago. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s recall, which covers more than 46,000 Cybertrucks, warned …
Texas AG Paxton Sues School District for ‘Illegally Teaching’ Critical Race Theory
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Coppell Independent School District for “illegally teaching woke and hateful critical race theory curriculum,” his office said in a Wednesday press release. The lawsuit follows an undercover video revealing Coppell school district’s Director of Curriculum and Instruction Evan Whitfield admitting to defying Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s ban on teaching critical race theory (CRT), according to the statement.
One Texas Jail Tells the Story of America’s Illegal Immigration Crisis
Mexican cartel members are “running scared” and fearful of President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration, according to the sheriff of Tarrant County, Texas. Like many local law enforcement officials, Sheriff Bill Waybourn has witnessed the sharp spike in illegal immigration over the past four years. He welcomed the increased enforcement from the federal government. The Tarrant County jail currently holds over 300 illegal aliens suspected of criminal activity.
Conservative Activist Rufo Named 2025 Bradley Prize Winner
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation on Tuesday announced writer-filmmaker-conservative commentator Christopher F. Rufo as a 2025 Bradley Prize winner.
America First Policy Institute Announces New Leadership
The America First Policy Institute announced changes to its leadership team Thursday to advance its mission after founders Brooke Rollins and Linda McMahon were tapped for Cabinet positions in the Trump administration.
‘One Garment at a Time’: How Rebuild and Renew Is Restoring Hope for Los Angeles Fire Victims
In the wake of the Los Angeles wildfires, two friends are stepping up to provide clothing and essentials to victims who have lost everything. Courtney Mizel and Erin Feniger Maggio run Rebuild and Renew, a Santa Monica-based pop-up boutique and nonprofit where individuals and families affected by the recent fires can rebuild their wardrobe with new or vintage clothing at no cost.
Books banned in prisons, but allowed in schools?
A Texas mother is looking to pass several bills through the state legislature this session after discovering what she calls “vulgar,” “profane,” and “indecent” books in public school libraries across the state.
Books Banned in Prisons, but Allowed in Schools? Texas Mom Wants Them Out
A Texas mother is looking to pass several bills through the state legislature this session after discovering what she calls “vulgar,” “profane,” and “indecent” books in public school libraries across the state.
Hidden camera video shows Texas DEI director discussing transgender sports 'workarounds' - The Lion
(The Daily Signal) – A Texas school district’s DEI director resigned after being recorded on hidden camera discussing ways to circumvent state law regarding transgender student athletes. In the recording from Accuracy in Media, Hutto Independent School District Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Keyawna Glaze told an undercover journalist there were “workarounds” to Texas law requiring student athletes to compete on teams matching their birth certificate.
Researchers clash over COVID vaccine safety
Medical researchers are engaged in a vigorous debate over the potential dangers of the COVID-19 vaccine after a journal urged for immediate global market withdrawal of all COVID vaccines. A Jan. 28 study published in Science, Public Health Policy and the Law says there were 19,028 reports of American COVID vaccine-related deaths as of Sept. 6, 2024, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).
Researchers Clash Over COVID Vaccine Safety
By R.E. Wermus ~ Medical researchers are engaged in a vigorous debate over the potential dangers of the COVID-19 vaccine after a journal urged for immediate global market withdrawal of all COVID vaccines. A Jan. 28 study published in Science, Public Health Policy and the Law says there were 19,028 reports of American COVID vaccine-related deaths as of Sept. 6, 2024, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).
Researchers Clash Over COVID Vaccine Safety
Medical researchers are engaged in a vigorous debate over the potential dangers of the COVID-19 vaccine after a journal urged for immediate global market withdrawal of all COVID vaccines. A Jan. 28 study published in Science, Public Health Policy and the Law says there were 19,028 reports of American COVID vaccine-related deaths as of Sept. 6, 2024, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).
Texas School DEI Director Resigns After Hidden Camera Investigation
A Texas school district’s DEI director resigned after being recorded on hidden camera discussing ways to circumvent state law regarding transgender student athletes. In the recording from Accuracy in Media, Hutto Independent School District Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Keyawna Glaze told an undercover journalist there were “workarounds” to Texas law requiring student athletes to compete on teams matching their birth certificate.
Hail Mary and Hallelujah: Jesus takes center stage at Super Bowl LIX
Super Bowl LIX is shaping up to be a continuation of an emerging trend: football players becoming outspoken advocates for their Christian faith. Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles players spoke about the importance of their belief in Jesus and the Gospel during a series of interviews with Sports Spectrum this week. When asked by Sports Spectrum’s Annabelle Hasselbeck who Jesus is to him, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes replied, “Jesus is my Lord and Savior.
Hail Mary and Hallelujah: Jesus Takes Center Stage at Super Bowl LIX
Super Bowl LIX is shaping up to be a continuation of an emerging trend: football players becoming outspoken advocates for their Christian faith. Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles playersspoke about the importance of their belief in Jesus and the Gospel during a series of interviews with Sports Spectrum this week. When asked by Sports Spectrum’s Annabelle Hasselbeck who Jesus is to him, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes replied, “Jesus is my Lord and Savior.
‘The Medical System Is Failing’: Why America’s Health Crisis Is Spiraling Out of Control
Health care costs are soaring while Americans’ health deteriorates, says former food and pharmaceutical consultant Calley Means, who points to rising rates of autism, childhood prediabetes, and other conditions.
70% of Americans Back Trump’s Order to Release JFK, RFK, MLK Assassination Files
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Seven in 10 Americans support President Donald Trump‘s decision to release classified documents about the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr., according to a Napolitan News Service survey. A majority of Americans, 57%, believe the documents will reveal significant new information about the assassinations. The poll of 1,000 registered voters was conducted by pollster Scott Rasmussen’s RMG Research in the wake of Trump’s Jan.
Daniel Ortega Expels Nuns, Seizes Seminaries as Religious Persecution Intensifies in Nicaragua
Nicaragua’s government has expelled approximately 30 Poor Clare nuns from their convents in Managua and Chinandega, marking the latest crackdown from Daniel Ortega’s regime. The nuns were only allowed to take some of their belongings before they were forced to leave, according to a local report by Mosaico CSI. The government’s crackdown comes after Ortega’s regime seized the seminary of the Diocese of Matagalpa in Nicaragua on Jan. 20.
Undercover video prompts Texas school official's resignation over transgender athlete policy - The Lion
(The Daily Signal) – A day after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott demanded criminal and civil investigations into the Irving Independent School District, an administrator resigned Wednesday amid the uproar over his comments about circumventing a state law regarding transgender athletes. “This Irving ISD Administrator should be fired on the spot,” Abbott wrote on X after an undercover video appeared to show the administrator discussing ways to get around a 2022 state law.
Undercover video prompts Texas school official's resignation over transgender athlete policy * WorldNetDaily * by R.E. Wermus, The Daily Signal
A day after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott demanded criminal and civil investigations into the Irving Independent School District, an administrator resigned Wednesday amid the uproar over his comments about circumventing a state law regarding transgender athletes. “This Irving ISD Administrator should be fired on the spot,” Abbott wrote on X after an undercover video appeared to show the administrator discussing ways to get around a 2022 state law.
Undercover Video Prompts Texas School Official’s Resignation
A day after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott demanded criminal and civil investigations into the Irving Independent School District, an administrator resigned Wednesday amid the uproar over his comments about circumventing a state law regarding transgender athletes. “This Irving ISD Administrator should be fired on the spot,” Abbott wrote on X after an undercover video appeared to show the administrator discussing ways to get around a 2022 state law.
‘January 6er’ Describes FBI Raid, Arrest, and Pardon
A man who entered the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2021, and was later arrested said President Donald Trump’s pardon this week was “a glorious moment.” Siaka Massaquoi, a conservative actor and former first vice chair of the Republican Party of Los Angeles County, spoke to The Daily Signal about his experiences with law enforcement and Trump’s decision to pardon 1,500 individuals on his first day in office.
Tennessee’s Legal Warrior: Jonathan Skrmetti’s Biggest Case Awaits Supreme Court Verdict
Jonathan Skrmetti is on a winning streak. Tennessee’s attorney general is hoping it continues all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. Skrmetti announced Thursday his latest win, a $7.4 billion settlement with members of the Sackler family and Purdue Pharma for fueling the opioid epidemic. Tennessee was among the 15 states that accused the company of creating a crisis across America that led to opioid addictions and overdose deaths.
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