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China, the U.S., and the Complexities of the Panama Canal
PANAMA CITY, Panama—A Chinese cultural center on the outskirts of Panama City was busy with people coming and going on a Wednesday afternoon in March, a reminder of China’s long history in the region. The first Chinese…
Renewal of Trump Tax Cuts Crucial for Families
Hide your wallets, taxes could be going up after Christmas! One of President Donald Trump’s greatest economic accomplishments of his first term, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, expires at the end of this year. Only 6% of…
Supreme Court Rejects Steve Wynn’s Defamation Lawsuit
The Supreme Court doomed a lawsuit from Trump donor Steve Wynn Monday, declining to revisit the defamation case New York Times v. Sullivan (1964). Wynn, a casino developer, resigned as CEO and chairman of the board of his…
Left-Wing Judges Try to Stymie Trump
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s video from Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see more of his videos. Hello, this is Victor Davis Hanson for…
Greenland’s Vast Mineral Wealth Could Be Unlocked by the US
The Trump administration continues to push hard to acquire Greenland and for good reason. On Sunday the White House announced that second lady Usha Vance would be visiting Greenland to observe a sled race and tour historic…
How Wisconsin High Court Election Could Affect Washington
The razor-thin Republican majority in the U.S. House of Representatives could hinge on the outcome of a Wisconsin Supreme Court election set for April 1 between Republican-supported candidate Brad Schimel and Democrat-backed…
FDA Fails to Curb Nitrous Oxide Abuse as Loophole Remains Open
While the Food and Drug Administration has finally taken steps to close a regulatory loophole regarding “poppers” and amyl nitrate, at the 11th hour, right before President Donald Trump’s FDA commissioner has taken office,…
William F. Buckley Gets a Fitting Tribute With a USPS Stamp
Conservatives have a rare reason to cheer the United States Postal Service: It is releasing a stamp in honor of one of the godfathers of American conservatism William F. Buckley Jr. this fall. This new stamp is fitting and…
SCOTUS Hears Oral Arguments in Louisiana 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…
GOP Lawmakers Eye Ways to Constrain Activist Judges
Republican congressmen are gearing up for a fight against federal judges appointed by Democrat presidents overruling President Donald Trump’s actions. So far, Republican Reps. Brandon Gill of Texas, Eli Crane of Arizona,…