New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s wife, Rama Duwaji, reportedly glorified terrorism in a series of social media posts when she was in her late teens and early 20s. According to the Washington Free Beacon, the first lady of New York City celebrated the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, designated by the State Department as a terrorist group. She also cheered on the First Intifada against Israel. The Beacon reported that Duwaji, now 28, posted on the social media website Tumblr under the pseudonym “diimashq.” This account posted a photo of Palestinian terrorist Leila Khaled in 2017 with the caption “If it does good for my cause, I’ll be happy to accept death.” Duwaji, who is originally from Syria, reportedly made other posts in support of members of the PFLP. She posted a photo of terrorist Shadia Abu Ghazaleh in a tribute for International Women’s Day. Ghazaleh participated in several deadly bombings in Israel in the 1960s before accidentally blowing herself up with a bomb she was making for a terrorist attack in Tel Aviv. In 2015, Duwaji also reposted a Tumblr account supporting attacks on U.S. troops. “*taps mic* American soldiers fighting in imperialist wars are not brave nor are they fighting for anyone’s freedom,” the post stated. “They are mercilessly slaughtering 3rd world civilians and fighting to maintain American hegemony. That is all, thank you! *drops mic*” These revelations come shortly after reports that Duwaji produced art featured in an article by an anti-Israel activist. The author previously had said the Oct. 7 terror attack on Israel was “spectacular,” and had called Jews “vampires,” among other derogatory names. Mamdani said in response that he found the author’s language unacceptable. “I think that that rhetoric is patently unacceptable. I think it’s reprehensible,” he said. “As is common for freelance illustrators, the first lady was commissioned to illustrate an excerpt of a book by a third party. She has never engaged with or met with the author, nor has she seen the tweets that you’re referring to,” he told reporters. That story followed a report in early March that Duwaji had “liked” a series of Instagram posts celebrating the Oct. 7 attack. Mamdani, in a news conference, condemned the terrorist attack and said that his wife is a “private person.” “My wife is the love of my life, and she’s also a private person who has held no formal position on my campaign or in my City Hall,” Mamdani said. “I, however, was elected to represent all 8.5 million people in the city, and I believe that it’s my responsibility, because of that role, to answer any questions about my thoughts and my policies and my decisions.” The Daily Signal reached out to the mayor’s press office about this story but did not receive a response by publication time. The post Mamdani’s Wife Celebrated Palestinian Terrorists in Resurfaced Social Media Posts appeared first on The Daily Signal.

According to a poll from the University of Maryland’s Program for Public Consultation, 86% of Americans “favor prohibiting stock-trading in individual companies by Members of Congress.” This includes more than 80% of Republicans, Democrats, and Independents. The Stop Insider Trading Act (H.R. 7008) from Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wis., the chairman of the Committee on House Administration, would take the first real step toward placing limits on Members of Congress when it comes to buying and selling stocks based on the special briefings and connections they receive as a privilege of their elected positions. It would close the gaps left open by the 2012 STOCK Act, an Obama-era law, that has allowed members of Congress to purchase and profit from stock sales while in office. It is not a new phenomenon or breaking news that Americans broadly disapprove of the way that Congress is handling its job. In the latest public polling from Gallup, Congress receives just 16% approval. Members of Congress, through inaction and scandal, have eroded public trust. Yet, the same polling also shows short spikes in congressional approval in the early months of each new presidential administration, demonstrating that Americans have not given up on Congress. Americans are a hopeful people. We can—and should—hold our elected representatives to a high standard and expect them to honor their duty to put the interests of the American people first. Congress is central to the proper functioning of our republic, and when it’s out of whack, then symptoms of that dysfunction manifest across our government, impacting Americans’ daily lives. There are no silver bullets for this problem, and there are plenty of obstacles to fixing it. Many political issues are polarized, leaving little room to win independents. Meanwhile, the uniparty establishment in both parties seems determined to block anything that could bring meaningful change to a status quo that encourages entrenched interests that profit from a broken system. One of President Trump’s best qualities is his twofold knack for uncovering how old D.C. orthodoxy fleeces the American people and forcing Congress to do the right thing when it comes to what he has dubbed “80-20 issues.” He’s placed a strong spotlight on the SAVE America Act to advance ID and proof of citizenship for voting, and now he’s doing it again with the Stop Insider Trading Act, which he called Congress to pass during his latest State of the Union speech. The failure of the STOCK Act has been amplified by the rise of digital platforms like the Pelosi Stock Tracker and Quiver Quantitative’s Congress Dashboard, which give the American public unprecedented access to reported trades by congressional members. So long as a member is not breaking federal securities provisions on insider trading, which are crafted more for corporate boardrooms rather than legislative committee hearings, he or she is free to buy and sell stock for companies, industries, and government contractors that his or her committee oversees, as long as it’s reported within 45-days. The most common violation of the STOCK Act is late reporting of a trade. The fine exceeding the 45-day reporting window is a mere $200. The Stop Insider Trading Act will dramatically increase penalties for violations to a minimum of $2,000 or 10% of the stock trade (whichever is greater), plus the total amount of any gain realized from the investment. While the merits of what Congress could do to go further can be debated, the core elements of the Stop Insider Trading Act will provide a strong baseline to root out the abuses that have roiled Congress in scandal for too long. Democrats and Republicans would do themselves a favor to work together on this proposal or else forever endure an endless news cycle of insider-trading scandals and the ire of hardworking Americans. The Stop Insider Trading Act was reported out of committee favorably in February. House Republican leadership would be smart to schedule a vote without delay to reassure the American people that Congress understands its first duty is to its constituents, not its stock portfolios. The post Congress Needs to Kick Its Insider Trading Addiction appeared first on The Daily Signal.

When the Biden administration turned its attention to concerned parents in the fall of 2021, the Central Intelligence Agency drafted a memo warning about white racial extremists recruiting women for “traditional motherhood” and “homemaking.” The CIA produced an intelligence assessment focused on “women advancing white racially and ethnically motivated violent extremist radicalization and recruitment” on Oct. 6, 2021. The Trump administration released a redacted version of the document, and America First Legal drew attention to the document on X. “We assess that female members have been emerging as key players of the transnational white racially and ethnically motivated violent extremist (REMVE) movement, taking on diverse roles to advance white REMVE goals—including the white REMVE view of traditional motherhood—and successfully participating in newer roles in propaganda and recruitment,” the assessment states. The CIA warned about the “great replacement” theory, which it framed as extremist. “White REMVEs and their sympathizers have claimed in online posts that it is essential for white families to have as many biological children as possible to counter the rising birthrates among non-white populations, white REMVEs allege that this rise is a conspiracy, which they have termed the ‘great replacement,'” the assessment states. The CIA discussed a specific organization—the identity of which has been redacted—and noted that this group “has lauded motherhood and homemaking as women’s most important responsibility.” Intelligence-Assessment-100621Download This memo came as a growing movement of parents protested at school board meetings, demanding that schools reopen amid the COVID-19 pandemic, that schools relax requirements for children to wear face masks, and that schools cease promoting transgender ideology and racially divisive policies. On Sept. 29, the National School Boards Association sent a letter to then-President Joe Biden, comparing these concerned parents to domestic terrorists. Then-Attorney General Merrick Garland responded with an Oct. 4 memo to the FBI, U.S. attorneys, and the Justice Department’s criminal division to craft “strategies for addressing threats against school administrators, board members, teachers, and staff.” The NSBA later rescinded the letter and apologized amid pushback. The Biden Justice Department worked closely with the Southern Poverty Law Center, a left-wing public interest law firm that leverages its history of suing the Ku Klux Klan into bankruptcy to place mainstream conservative and Christian groups on a “hate map” with Klan chapters. In 2023, the SPLC added Moms for Liberty and other concerned parents’ groups to the “hate map.” The FBI’s Richmond office would go on to cite the SPLC in drafting a memo on “radical-traditional Catholics.” While the FBI later rescinded the memo, the SPLC has kept the “radical-traditional Catholic hate groups” on the “hate map.” The FBI officially cut all ties with the SPLC last year. The CIA did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but this story will be updated with any response. The post Biden CIA Warned About ‘Traditional Motherhood’ and ‘Homemaking’ as White Extremist Tactics appeared first on The Daily Signal.

FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL–Eric Conroy, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a former officer at the Central Intelligence Agency, has scored a big endorsement from Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo. “I’m proud to endorse Eric Conroy for Congress in Ohio,” said Senator Lummis in a statement first shared with The Daily Signal. “A dedicated veteran of the Air Force and the Central Intelligence Agency, Eric will bring strong America First leadership to Congress.” Conroy is running in a crowded field to represent Ohio’s 1st Congressional District, currently represented by Rep. Greg Landsman, a vulnerable Democratic incumbent. Republicans have long thought Landsman’s seat was flippable, but Ohio’s new congressional maps after redistricting has made Ohio’s 1st district a true “toss-up.” Lummis has been focused on digital asset legislation during her time in office and has confidence in Conroy’s judgement on the issue. “He is also a knowledgeable and passionate advocate for digital assets, committed to keeping this vital industry firmly rooted in America,” Lummis said. “His conservative, pro-crypto leadership is critically needed in Congress.” Conroy shared a statement with The Daily Signal that expressed a similar appreciation for Lummis. “Senator Lummis has done more than anyone in Washington to make sure the United States leads the world in digital asset innovation,” said Conroy. “Her endorsement means a great deal to me because we share the same vision: an America that is strong abroad, free at home, and smart enough to embrace the technologies that will define the next century.” “In Congress, I’ll fight to pass clear, pro-growth rules for digital assets, protect consumers without strangling innovation, and make sure American entrepreneurs, not foreign competitors, build the future,” Conroy added. “I’m honored to have Senator Lummis in my corner.” Conroy also scored the endorsement of Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, last month.  “Eric Conroy is an outsider and a true America-First warrior who will fight against the DC swamp day-in-day-out to enact President Trump’s agenda. That’s why I’m proud to give him my full endorsement. Eric bravely answered the call to serve our country and am confident he is the… pic.twitter.com/CSqPZOsQgA— Eric Conroy (@TheEric42) February 9, 2026 Lummis also endorsed Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, in his special election against former Sen. Sherrod Brown, a Democrat who lost to Moreno in 2024 but is now seeking a comeback. The post EXCLUSIVE: Ohio Republican Scores Big Senate Endorsement appeared first on The Daily Signal.

A grooming scandal that has been discussed for years in London is finally getting attention. MPs and London Assembly members are demanding an urgent investigation into grooming gangs in the city. They say authorities have failed to act on reports from survivors about the systematic abuse and exploitation of girls as young as 14. This comes after a BBC investigation uncovered stories of young women being drugged, assaulted by multiple men, and forced into sex work to pay off drug debts. These cases are similar to those in Rotherham and Rochdale, where thousands of girls were abused over many years. The letter, signed by figures such as Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp and former Conservative leader Iain Duncan Smith, was sent to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and London Mayor Sadiq Khan. It calls for the national inquiry into grooming gangs to focus on London. Khan has been criticized for saying there were “no reports and no indication” of organized abuse in the city and for not addressing questions about whether Muslim rape gangs have operated there. Critics now accuse him of ignoring the issue. The Metropolitan Police are reviewing 9,000 child sexual exploitation cases, with estimates suggesting that 2,000 to 3,000 involve grooming gangs. As in earlier scandals, most suspects are men of Pakistani heritage accused of targeting white English non-Muslim girls. Grooming gangs have operated for decades and have faced little interference, with group-based child exploitation dating back to at least the mid-1970s. Authorities often overlooked these crimes while focusing on other types of child abuse. The problem became widely known in the 1990s and 2000s, but institutional failures allowed it to continue. Nearly 100 trials and convictions have occurred in over 40 towns and cities across the U.K., including Rotherham, where more than 1,400 victims were identified between 1997 and 2013, as well as in Rochdale, Oxford, Telford, and Huddersfield. Despite this, London’s mayor has said there are no such cases, or none on the same scale, in the capital. This has led to public anger, especially as the Metropolitan Police review thousands of old cases. This issue has been ongoing for years. The grooming gang crisis in Britain reveals a pattern of organized groups, often made up of Muslims, targeting white working-class girls. Authorities sometimes dismissed these cases out of fear of being accused of racism or Islamophobia. In Rotherham, a 2014 independent inquiry found that police and social services ignored evidence for years because they worried about “community tensions” and being labeled as bigots. Whistleblowers were called racists. As a result, offenders acted without fear for years, while victims were ignored or blamed. Similar problems continue today. Labour recently adopted a definition of “anti-Muslim hostility,” replacing the term “Islamophobia.” Critics say this change could make it harder to discuss cultural or religious factors in these crimes. Using religious terms to describe grooming gangs might now be seen as problematic under the new guidelines, which could affect public debate and investigations. If journalists are accused of Islamophobia for reporting on grooming gangs, it could discourage important journalism. Americans, please take heed. The U.K.’s nightmare—decades of impunity shielded by political correctness—is a clear warning for your porous southern border and unchecked immigration. With millions crossing under prior policies, including coming from regions with similar attitudes toward women, the risk of imported grooming networks grows. In states like Minnesota and Michigan, vulnerabilities in certain communities have seen exploitation spikes, often downplayed amid cries of Islamophobia. FBI reports on human trafficking flag risks in migrant populations. Accusations of bigotry have stopped important discussions in the U.K., and a similar pattern is emerging in the U.S. If you put “inclusivity” ahead of safety, as U.K. authorities did, you risk making the same mistakes. Victims in London today, who have suffered greatly, were let down by a system afraid to offend. In the U.S., policies like sanctuary cities and diversity initiatives could lead to similar problems. This is about protecting children regardless of perpetrators’ backgrounds. Britain’s belated probe illustrates the cost of delay: shattered lives and damaged trust. For the U.S., the lesson is clear—vigorously enforce laws, rigorously vet immigrants, and defend free speech against smear tactics. Ignore the dangers, and your daughters will pay the price. We publish a variety of perspectives. Nothing written here is to be construed as representing the views of The Daily Signal. The post Americans, Learn From the UK’s Grooming Gang Scandal appeared first on The Daily Signal.