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Lowering the Cost of Living by Promoting the Freedom to Fix

MEMORANDUM FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCYBy the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby direct:Section 1. Purpose. During the previous administration, crushing environmental regulatory burdens caused the average cost of vehicles to soar. My Administration has therefore taken historic action to reduce or remove these burdensome regulations and decrease the rising costs that consumers face. With th

Sen. Lindsey Graham, Longtime South Carolina Republican, Dies at 71

Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina Republican who spent more than two decades in the U.S. Senate and became one of Washington's most recognizable voices on judicial nominations, defense policy and foreign affairs, has died at age 71.

China Is Stealing Our Secrets Today to Crack Them Tomorrow. Trump Just Started Fighting Back.

On June 22, President Donald Trump signed two executive orders that, taken together, amount to one of the most consequential technology-security decisions of the decade, and almost no one outside the cybersecurity profession noticed. Executive Order 14409, “Securing the Nation Against Advanced Cryptographic Attacks,” and Executive Order 14411, “Ushering in the Next Frontier of Quantum Innovation,” address the two halves of a single problem: We are racing to build a machine that will eventual

Super PAC Forms to Boost Bruce Blakeman, Hochul’s Republican Challenger

The Republican candidate for governor, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, has struggled to keep up with the campaign fundraising juggernaut of his Democratic opponent, Governor Kathy Hochul. As of mid-January, Hochul’s campaign had more than 16 times as much as Blakeman’s in its coffers.But help is on the way.According to state records, a super PAC called “Make it Cheaper” was formed on Friday to back Blakeman’s campaign. The announcement marks a potentially si

Soft-On-Crime Socialist Set to Run Nation’s Capital Ravaged by Teen Takeovers

THE DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Socialist City Councilwoman Janeese Lewis George won Washington D.C.’s Democratic mayoral primary putting her on track to be the deep blue city’s next leader. Lewis George won 52.9% of the first choice vote, beating out her closest challenger former City Councilman Kenyan McDuffie who garnered 36.4%, the Associated Press reported Thursday with 75% of the vote counted. The AP called the race nearly two full days after polls closed Tuesday night. T

Why the American Colonists Rebelled

The following is a lightly edited transcript of a speech delivered on May 28, 2026, at the “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” Reenactment at The Heritage Foundation. Britain’s seven year war with France came at a great cost. Its consequences would alter the world. England accumulated a substantial amount of debt throughout the war. Parliament began to look to the American colonies, long used to governing themselves, as a solution to its problem. It imposed the Sugar and Stamp

Even California Academics Want to Reverse Wokeness

The fruits of another woke revolution are here—and even California academics are fed up. In May 2020, weeks into the nation’s shutdown and days before George Floyd’s death, the University of California regents voted that applicants to the prestigious public higher education system would no longer need to submit SAT or ACT test scores. “I believe the test is a racist test,” said Jonathan “Jay” Sures, one of the regents. “There’s no two ways about it.” The initial vote, which was cast du

Roy Targets Washington’s ‘Entrenchment’ With No-Pay Term Limit Bill

Term limits have always been an issue members walk on eggshells around in the halls of Congress; however, once your term has an expiration date, it might be easier to give one to others. Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, who chose not to run for reelection to Congress, lost the GOP primary for attorney general. His job now has an inevitable “term limit,” but that isn’t stopping him from legislating. The Daily Signal has learned Roy is set to introduce a bill meant to limit terms in Congress to only

New York Becomes First State to Criminalize 3D-Printed Ghost Guns — Here's What the Law Does

New York has become the first state in the nation to require 3D printer manufacturers to block the production of illegal firearms, while also criminalizing the manufacture and digital distribution of 3D-printed gun blueprints.

Nazi Tattoo? Hamas Defender? No Problem, Says Chuck Schumer

Maine Gov. Janet Mills has suspended her Senate campaign after failing to raise enough money to compete with socialist Graham Platner, who will now almost certainly face the perpetual centrist Republican Susan Collins in the general. Chuck Schumer and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chairwoman Kirsten Gillibrand immediately backed Platner, proving that there’s virtually nothing a leftist can say or do that is disqualifying. So, for 20 years, you’ve had a Totenkopf tat

What’s in the 2026 State Budget? Here’s What To Know.

It’s two months late, but it’s finally here: New York state’s $269 billion budget.The big story of this year’s budget was the face-off between Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who made “tax the rich” a rallying cry of his campaign. Even as she stumped for Mamdani last fall, Hochul was adamant that she would not raise taxes on the wealthy.  In the end, they split the baby. Mamdani didn’t get what he most wante

Administration Pushes for $250 Bill Featuring Trump's Portrait — But Legal and Legislative Hurdles Loom

Senior Trump administration officials have pressed the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to design a $250 bill featuring the president's portrait. But the proposal faces a 160-year-old legal prohibition and must clear Congress before any note could be printed.

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 candidate’s remarks come as anti‑Israel activists and state sponsors of terrorism, such as Hamas and Iran, have repeatedly waged violence against the state of Israel for being a Jewish state. “I often struggle with the question that people ask in this particular scenario, because what they now ask is, ‘Do you believe in the right of Israel to

Onondaga County Executive McMahon Unveils Ambitious Plans for Community Development

In his 2026 State of the County address, County Executive Ryan McMahon showcased significant advancements in housing development and revealed plans for a new public safety campus in Jamesville, aiming to bolster community resilience and safety.

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New York City’s Multibillion-Dollar Black Box Contracts Face Scrutiny

In 2023, New York City signed a $30 million contract with the Texas-based “disaster response” company Garner Environmental Services as part of its emergency effort to house thousands of asylum seekers. Three years later, the city has overspent that deal 25 times over, paying Garner more than $750 million.Exactly what that money went toward, however, is unknown to the public. A contracting method called a master agreement allowed the city to vastly overshoot its targ

Democrats in Onondaga County Legislature Move to Fill Vacancies on Industrial Development Board

The Onondaga County Legislature plans to appoint four new members to the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency (OCIDA) board, aiming to boost economic development efforts in the region. Chair Nicole Watts emphasizes the importance of strategic leadership in driving growth and revitalization.

It’s Law Day In Hawaiʻi Nei. No, Not A Typo

The day is often overlooked, but some — including retired Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald — are making a push to reinvigorate the annual celebration of the U.S. Constitution and rule of law.The day is often overlooked, but some — including retired Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald — are making a push to reinvigorate the annual celebration of the U.S. Constitution and rule of law.Law Day gets little notice every May 1, overshadowed by the International Work