Politics/Govt

Some artwork from students throughout the Newhall School District were put on display at "Celebration of the Arts" at Newhall Elementary School in Newhall, Calif., Thursday, June 4, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

City Council adopts Arts Master Plan; community speaks out  

The Santa Clarita City Council adopted the “Arts Master Plan 2035: Vision and Action,” the next long-term vision for the arts, during the council’s regular meeting on Tuesday evening.  The new plan will focus on cultivating the arts throughout

President Donald Trump addresses the nation from the East Room of the White House on July 16, 2026. Saul Loeb/Pool/AFP via Getty Images

Trump: China illicitly obtained 220M US voter files 

By Nathan Worcester Contributing Writer  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump, in a primetime address on Wednesday, announced the declassification of information that he said reveals large-scale Chinese hacking of American voter information.  “Over a period

World News

Rubio calls for global effort against violent left-wing groups 

By Ryan Morgan Contributing Writer   The U.S. State Department on Thursday hosted a ministerial conference to address growing concerns about rising terrorism threats, particularly from the political left.  Representatives from more than 60 nations,

National News

What’s in the $95B reconciliation package 

By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer  House Republicans released a $95 billion budget blueprint on Wednesday in hopes of securing a compromise for supplemental funding on defense, election integrity and other issues.  The budget resolution is the third attempt

Jay Clayton, nominee for National Intelligence Director, testifies during his confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, on July 15, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Takeaways from DNI nominee’s confirmation hearing 

By Timothy Frudd Contributing Writer  U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton shared his vision for the intelligence community during his confirmation hearing for director of national intelligence on Wednesday.  Clayton, who was nominated last month by President Donald

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Ukraine says it hit Russia petro giant 870 miles away  

By Victoria Friedman Contributing Writer  Ukraine said it struck two major oil facilities in Russia, including a petrochemical giant hundreds of miles away from the frontline, using long-range drones.   The Ukrainian General