Fred Lucas

Chief News Correspondent and Manager of the Investigative Reporting Project for The Daily Signal

fredericksburg, virginia, united states

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* Multi-media journalist experienced in FOIA, radio & TV analysis, Podcasting, WordPress, copy editing, breaking news, historical writing and Adobe Photoshop. * M.S. at Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and B.A. at Western Kentucky University. * White House correspondent covering key policies and controversies through Obama and Trump administrations. * Covered Capitol Hill, presidential campaigns and national political conventions. * Author of "Tainted by Suspicion: The Secret Deals and Electoral Chaos of Disputed Presidential Elections" explores the most controversial presidential elections. Published 2016 by Stairway Press. * Author of "Abuse of Power" exploring Trump impeachment process. Published 2020 by Post Hill Press. * Award-winning statehouse reporter in Kentucky and Connecticut before covering Washington. * Co-host of the Right Side of History podcast.

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How Justices Reacted to Trans Sports Arguments

The Supreme Court heard two cases out of Idaho and West Virginia on Tuesday that could determine the future of state laws banning males from playing female sports. Chief Justice John Roberts, seen as a swing vote in the case, hinted that he would side wit... See more

dailysignal.com•Fred Lucas•Jan 13, 2026

California Audits Reveal Lack of Oversight on Spending

Recent California audits show several state departments are struggling with internal contols in distributing taxpayer-funded grants, as federal authorities are probing potential fraud. A 544-page report, released late last month, shows that independent au... See more

dailysignal.com•Fred Lucas•Jan 12, 2026

Supreme Court to Hear Argument on Men in Women's Sports

In what could be one of the most far-reaching and contentious cases of the 2025-26 term, the Supreme Court will hear arguments on Tuesday about male participation in women’s sports. The decision will likely affect laws in 25 states that ban males identify... See more

dailysignal.com•Fred Lucas•Jan 12, 2026

'Pay and Chase': House Probes How to Stop Billions in Governmnt Fraud Before Payment

While a massive welfare fraud scandal in Minnesota has garnered national attention, lawmakers are poised to examine new ways to prevent longstanding fraudulent use of tax dollars before it happens. House Oversight Subcommittee on Government Operations Cha... See more

dailysignal.com•Fred Lucas•Jan 12, 2026

These Policies Could Reverse US Declining Marriage, Birth Rates - LifeNews.com

Federal policies should encourage marriage and children , says a new Heritage Foundation report that proposes ways to reverse the trends of broken homes, declining marriage rates, and low fertility rates in the United States. The conservative think tank r... See more

lifenews.com•Fred Lucas•Jan 9, 2026

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Master Of Science, Journalism at Columbia University - Graduate School Of JournalismGraduated: 2006

Bachelor Of Arts, Journalism, Political Science at Western Kentucky UniversityGraduated: 1999

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