‘How Many Times Were We Lied To?’ Fauci & Top Officials Under Fire Over COVID Claims
This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words” from Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson
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Justice Jackson Criticizes Supreme Court Redistricting Decision
Speaking at an event hosted by the American Law Institute, Jackson said courts must remain “apolitical” and apply consistent legal standards in politically sensitive cases
Adani Settles U.S.-Iran Sanctions Case For $275 Million
The Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control said the company purchased liquefied petroleum gas from a Dubai-based trader claiming the fuel originated in Oman and Iraq.
New York Rail Strike Disrupts Thousands Of Commuters
The strike began Saturday after last-minute contract talks collapsed over wages and working conditions
Why Trump Dropped His Massive IRS Lawsuit
The dismissal comes as the administration discusses creating a proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for individuals who believe they were unfairly investigated by federal agencies under previous administrations
GOP Attorneys General Tout Crime Crackdown As Democrats Push Bail Reforms
The Republican Attorneys General Association released findings ahead of the press conference touting numbers that Iowa has seen a 46% reduction in fentanyl deaths since its 2022 peak, while violent sex crimes are down 50% in the state.
Trial Lawyer PACs Pour Money Into Democrats’ Redistricting Power Grab
A report from the watchdog group Alliance for Consumers, set to be released Thursday, shows that since 2025, trial lawyer-aligned political action committees have given $100,000 to the House Majority PAC, which focuses on getting Democrats elected to the U.S. House.
DOJ Ethics Officials Told Todd Blanche To Recuse From Trump Matters, Report Claims
The report said Justice Department ethics official Joseph Tirrell informed Blanche in March 2025 that his previous work as Trump’s criminal defense attorney created potential conflicts of interest.
South Carolina Republicans Reject Redistricting
On Tuesday, the state Senate voted by a 29-17 margin to allow for the General Assembly to work on redistricting ahead of the 2026 elections. This was short of the necessary two-thirds threshold, with five Republican senators defecting.
What Led The Court To Order A New Murdaugh Trial
In a unanimous 5-0 decision, the court ruled that former county clerk Becky Hill improperly influenced jurors during the high-profile trial. The justices said the court had “no choice” but to reverse the convictions because of Hill’s external influence on the jury.
Kash Patel Agrees To Alcohol Test During Intense Senate Hearing
The FBI Director agreed during a tense Senate budget hearing to take an alcohol use disorder test after Democrats questioned him over allegations of excessive drinking reported by The Atlantic.
