It’s been 2 1/2 years since Russia invaded Ukraine. The war has taken an unexpected turn in the past two weeks as Ukrainian troops launched a successful incursion into Russia and have now taken control of over 400 square miles in the Kursk region, which borders Ukraine in southwestern Russia.

After months of gridlock in the fighting, the successful incursion could be a critical turning point in the war.

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When a new president is elected, especially when that president is from a different party from the previous administration, personnel changes ensue. But just as important as who a new president should hire for his or her administration is the consideration of who to fire, or at least remove from positions significant influence, according to the president of the conservative oversight organization American Accountability Foundation.

Through an initiative called Project Sovereignty 2025, Thomas Jones is working to compile a list of “deep state” civil servants currently working on immigration policy who would likely not support a conservative administration’s border policies.

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• The status of the Fox News debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump

Health care can be more affordable when doctors don’t take health insurance, two doctors say. Dr. Josh Umbehr and Dr. Jules Madrigal joined “The Daily Signal Podcast” to discuss health care reform opportunities that give patients control over their experience. Enjoy!

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The Democratic National Convention opens in Chicago on Monday, giving Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz an opportunity to present their vision for America.

But don’t be fooled by the Democrats’ glitzy gala, says John Tillman, CEO of the American Culture Project and chairman of the Illinois Policy Institute.

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The cost of housing rose again last month, making it even more difficult for Americans to afford a home of their own.

Inflation is just one of many problems creating a housing crisis in America. On today’s episode of “The Daily Signal Podcast,” James Burling, a property rights lawyer with more than 40 years of experience, documents how zoning laws, environmental regulations, and progressive Democrat policies like rent control and affordable housing mandates have put the American dream out of reach for families.

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Every state should adopt Oklahoma’s school choice model, the state’s Superintendent of Education Ryan Walters said. “We have the best school choice in the country, and it’s a national model that every state should follow,” Walters told The Daily Signal at Erick Erickson’s The Gathering conference in Atlanta over the weekend. “But frankly, I think that I’ve asked for federal legislation along this way as well.” Walters said improving education affects the whole state, and passing federal school choice legislation would improve the whole country.

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Regardless of what federal courts say, Texas needs to remove illegal immigrants allowed into the country by the Biden-Harris administration, Rep. Chip Roy says. “We had six kids who died from fentanyl poisoning in the school district in which my family resides, southwest of Austin, Texas,” the Texas Republican told The Daily Signal at Erick Erickson’s The Gathering conference in Atlanta over the weekend. Enjoy!

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  • Donald Trump sits down with Tesla CEO and owner of X Elon Musk for an interview.
  • Microsoft informed the Trump campaign that Iran hacked it.
  • A Chicago judge denies anti-Israel protesters’ request for more space outside the Democratic National Convention next week.
  • The federal prosecutor says a Romanian real estate tycoon hired Hunter Biden to “influence U.S. government agencies.”
  • Republicans and Democrats disagree on Walz’s management of the 2020 riots in Minneapolis.

 

Vice President Kamala Harris’ choice of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate shows how radical she is, Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., tells The Daily Signal. Scott spoke at Erick Erickson’s The Gathering conference in Atlanta on Saturday. He joined The Daily Signal Podcast to discuss Walz’s military record, expectations for the 2024 election in the state of Florida, and what to expect from a Harris-Walz Democratic ticket. Enjoy!

Elon Musk is standing up for free speech in the U.K. following last month’s elections that resulted in huge wins for the far-left Labor Party.

Since its rise to power in July, Labor Party leaders have begun cracking down on social media, even arresting individuals for posts they claim incite violence. Now, Musk is using his X account to defend users and raise concerns over the crackdown in the U.K.

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  • The U.S. sends resources to the Middle East while officials in Israel anticipate a retaliatory strike from Iran.
  • Ukrainian troops manage to advance 18 miles within Russian territory.
  • Former President Donald Trump will sit down for an interview with Elon Musk Monday night.
  • Biden’s signature industrial and climate initiatives have hit some major roadblocks.

Federal Veterans Affairs resources are being used to serve illegal aliens, says Army veteran Derick Carver.

“Essentially, what’s happening is, the VA was caught moving processors from the VA to support [Immigration and Customs Enforcement Health Services Corps] processing detainee medicals,” he says.

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For years, Jeff and Tricia Bradford kept their abortion a secret from their friends and church community.

“We hid our story, because of the deep shame and regret that we had,” Jeff Bradford says.