Decades of social engineering have transformed America's armed forces, prompting concerns about its warfighting capabilities and politicized culture. It's the reason President-elect Donald Trump picked Pete Hegseth as his nominee for secretary of defense: to restore lethality as the military's primary focus. Fixing the Pentagon won't be easy, but i…

Russ Salerno lost his job at a Fortune 500 financial institution after several years because his employer concluded that his conservative Christian convictions "don't line up" with the company's "core values" on LGBTQ issues. Now, Salerno serves as the CEO of ProLifeFinTech, an online banking company that launched in November. Salerno tells his sto…

On today’s Top News in 10, we cover: The votes are in - Rep. Mike Johnson will be the speaker of the House for the 119th Congress. The 118th Congress formally gaveled out and the 119th Congress gaveled in. Nippon Steel might sue the U.S. government over Biden blocking the company's plan to acquire US Steel. Keep Up With The Daily Signal Sign up for…

On today’s Top News in 10, we cover: The FBI believes that the driver who plowed through a crowd in New Orleans on New Year’s eve acted alone. House Speaker Mike Johnson proposed changing the House rules that allow for a vote to oust the speaker. President Joe Biden awards the Presidential Citizens Medal to former GOP House Member Liz Cheney. Keep …

Authorities are slowly learning more about what motivated 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar to turn a truck into a weapon on Bourbon Street in New Orleans early Wednesday morning. The act of terror left 15 people dead and another 35 injured. The FBI believes Jabbar acted alone and, despite being a military veteran, was inspired by ISIS. An ISIS flag w…

Travis Bowman is a seventh-generation descendant of one of America's most remarkable yet overlooked Revolutionary War heroes: Peter Francisco, known as "The Virginia Giant." Recalling stories of his famous ancestor, Bowman shares the incredible tale of Francisco's life: from his mysterious beginnings in the Azores Islands, to his kidnapping by pira…

Aviva Siegel has not seen her husband Keith in a year, a separation made more painful by the fact that she knows firsthand what her husband is going through. Siegel was hostage in Gaza with her husband for 51 days before being freed in a hostage deal. Kept underground in Hamas tunnels, Siegel describes her capacity as “hell.” “I touched death, and …

Description: On today’s Top News in 10, we cover: Over 14 months after Hamas attacked Israel, seven U.S. citizens remain hostage in Gaza. Todd Lamphere is the Senior Vice President of nonprofit CityServe, explains ongoing cleanup efforts following Hurricane Helene. Bible sales increased in 2024. Links From Today’s Show: Keep Up With The Daily Signa…

On today’s edition of “The Daily Signal Podcast,” we share a conversation from The Daily Signal’s “Signal Sitdown.” Justin Shubow, president of the National Civic Art Society, joins Bradley Devlin to discuss President-elect Donald Trump’s promise to undertake efforts to get rid of ugly public buildings and beautify American cities. Enjoy the show! …

Following the election of President Donald Trump in November, California Gov. Gavin Newson, a Democrat, convened a special session of the state legislatures to “Trump-proof” California. At the top of the agenda is Newson’s effort to prevent a Trump administration from deporting illegal aliens living in the state. “This is going against the rule of …

Description: On today’s Top News in 10, we cover: After the second must-pass bill to fund the government failed in the House of Representatives Thursday night, Republicans spent much of Friday seeking agreement on a path forward. The federal government would officially shut down at midnight otherwise. Religious liberty law firm Alliance Defending F…

On today’s Top News in 10, we cover: Some suggest it’s time for a new House speaker. Donald Trump and JD Vance weigh in on the spending bill fight. A Georgia appeals court on Thursday disqualified Fani Willis. Luigi Mangione waived his right to an extradition hearing. Neil Cavuto is leaving Fox News after almost 30 years. Legacy media outlets give …

On today’s Top News in 10, we cover: The House Ethics Committee has decided to release the Matt Gaetz report. The Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments in a case aimed at challenging a law that might ban TikTok. The Committee on House Administration held a hearing today on Prohibiting Foreign Interference in U.S. elections. Links From Today’s …

On today’s Top News in 10, we cover: Republicans say they’ve made a new government funding deal. Former Rep. Liz Cheney is accused of witness tampering during the Democrat-led investigation of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. The Biden administration is said to be pushing abortion on a West African country with pro-life values. Far-left congresswoman Alexa…

Description: On today’s Top News in 10, we cover: At least three people are dead following a school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin this morning. According to the president-elect, the U.S. government might know more about the mysterious drones than is being shared with the public. The Japanese tech-investing firm SoftBank Group is investing $100 bil…

A 1,402-acre ranch in Texas may become ground zero for the deportation of criminal illegal aliens. Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, a Republican, spearheaded purchase of the ranch, which is located along the border with Mexico in Starr County between Laredo and McAllen, Texas. Now, Buckingham says, Texas may lease the land to the federal go…

A new documentary from Palladium Pictures and The Wall Street Journal examines how Britain's permanent bureaucracy—nicknamed “The Blob”—played a pivotal role in ending Liz Truss' brief tenure in late 2022 as prime minister. Through interviews with Truss and other key players, director Michael Pack, a former CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, …