LawAnalysis
Podcast: The Move That Will Get Judicial Nominees Confirmed Faster
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, announced he won’t hold up two judicial nominees any more because of “blue slips.” We explain. Plus: drama at the Consumer… Read More
LawCommentary
California Tried to Force Pro-Life Centers to Promote Abortion. Now, the Supreme Court Is Weighing In.
On Nov. 13, the Supreme Court announced it will hear arguments in a case with serious implications for free speech nationwide. In NIFLA vs. Becerra,… Read More
LawCommentary
CFPB Deputy Director Is Challenging the President’s Authority. Here’s Why Her Arguments Are Flawed.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has been a political hot potato since the day it was created as part of the legislative response to the… Read More
SocietyNews
Portland Schools May Require Teachers Side With Transgender Students Against Parents
Public schools in Portland, Maine, may adopt new transgender policies requiring teachers to support the wishes of a transgender student if they are at odds… Read More
PoliticsNews
Tom Steyer: We Can’t Wait to Impeach Trump
Tom Steyer, a billionaire hedge fund manager and liberal mega-donor, told CNN’s Dana Bash on Sunday that President Donald Trump should be impeached as soon… Read More
InternationalNews
France Set to Make ‘Gender-Based Insults’ Illegal
French President Emmanuel Macron announced a number of measures to combat violence against women Saturday, including a fine on “gender-based insults.” Macron marked the International Day… Read More
SocietyCommentary
The Benefits of Marriage
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in 2014, and is being republished in light of the announcement that American actress Meghan Markle is engaged… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Why Eliminating Obamacare’s Individual Mandate Should Be Part of Tax Reform
Obamacare’s individual mandate survived the Supreme Court’s 2012 ruling on the Affordable Care Act solely because the court interpreted the insurance requirement as a “tax.”… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Why the Effort to Ban ‘Killer Robots’ in Warfare Is Misguided
Swarms of palm-sized quadcopters perform kamikaze attacks using tiny explosives to kill selected people using facial-recognition software and social media big-data analysis. News footage shows… Read More
LawCommentary
Planned Parenthood Is in Deep Trouble With the Law. This Could Be a Turning Point.
We are living through a remarkable time in history. Almost daily, those in influential positions who once appeared untouchable are falling out of popular favor… Read More
SecurityCommentary
How the Section 702 Program Helps America Thwart Terrorist Plots
This article is the first in a series of five. You can read the second article, “Anti-Terror Law’s Safeguards Against Incidental Collection of Domestic Data Are Sufficient,” here… Read More
LawCommentary
What the Supreme Court Is Up to Ahead of Christmas
The Supreme Court’s final sitting of 2017 begins this week, and the justices will hear oral arguments in a number of high-profile cases involving the… Read More
SocietyCommentary
We Hear You: God, Faith, Prayer, Veterans, Columbus, and Originalist Judges
Editor’s note: We picked some sentiments and perspectives from The Daily Signal’s audience that seem to suit Thanksgiving weekend and what we celebrate, reflect upon,… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Must-See Moments: How Thanksgiving Has Become an Overlooked Holiday
The Daily Signal’s Facebook Live show “Top 10” features the top news stories of the week, many of which often go underreported or misreported by… Read More
LawNews
States Spurning Election Commission Show Irregularities in Voter Registration
Many of the states refusing to cooperate with President Donald Trump’s election commission aren’t in compliance with federal law on maintaining voter registration lists, according… Read More
SocietyCommentary
The Lack of Security on the Border
The circumstances of U.S. Border Patrol Agent Rogelio Martinez’s death remain murkier than the Rio Grande River. Martinez succumbed to critical head injuries early Nov…. Read More
InternationalCommentary
Lebanese Leader Suspends Resignation as Rising Saudi-Iranian Tensions Roil Beirut
The intensifying Saudi-Iranian cold war is severely disrupting Lebanese politics. Lebanon’s prime minister, Saad Hariri, resigned suddenly on Nov. 4, blaming Iranian interference in Lebanese… Read More
EnergyNews
Climate Change Alarmism Is ‘Garbage In, Garbage Out,’ Retired NASA Physicist Says
HOUSTON—Unvalidated climate models that don’t correspond with physical data and the requirements of the scientific method contribute to unfounded climate alarmism, a retired NASA physicist… Read More
PoliticsNews
New Freedom Caucus in the Texas Legislature Seeks to ‘Amplify the Voice of the Grassroots’
Republicans in the Texas Statehouse say they dedicated a Freedom Caucus within the Legislature to advancing grassroots conservative values, and they hope the caucus will… Read More
EconomyAnalysis
In Charts, How These 7 Taxpayers’ Bills Would Change If Tax Reform Were Enacted
How will you fare if the GOP tax plan is enacted? Well, on net, most Americans will see a significant tax cut under the proposed… Read More
EconomyCommentary
How Free Trade Helps Americans Have Higher Incomes and More Jobs
The Trump administration continues to move on its campaign promise to restructure the North American Free Trade Agreement, with round five of NAFTA negotiations starting… Read More
LawCommentary
After All These Years, Some Prohibition Laws Still Exist. Here’s How New York Is Cleaning Them Up.
The 21st Amendment ended Prohibition on Dec. 5, 1933. Still, some laws that were enacted to enforce Prohibition remain on the books, binding businesses today… Read More
PoliticsNews
Sen. Tom Cotton: Here’s How to End Democrats’ Obstruction of Trump’s Nominees
Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., says Democrats have forced the Senate into 47 cloture votes this year alone on President Donald Trump’s judicial nominees, compared with… Read More
EconomyNews
Tax Cuts Could Boost GDP by Up to 5%, Trump Economic Adviser Says
The chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers says if corporate tax cuts are signed into law, the gross domestic product of the United States… Read More
SocietyCommentary
SocietyCommentary
Too Much Government Dampens the Holiday Spirit
Anyone who has ever seen footage of a Black Friday stampede knows the holiday season can bring out the worst in people. So it’s important… Read More
SocietyCommentary
What Thanksgiving Means to Me as a Father, Husband, and Congressman
Each year, I love to celebrate Thanksgiving. It’s a time for family, fellowship, and reflection. It’s a time of thanks. I’m especially grateful for the… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
This Senator Is Putting an End to Democrat Stonewalling on Judicial Picks
Don’t say we didn’t warn you, Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, told Democrats at a rocky Senate Judiciary meeting last week. When Democrats blew up the… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Defense Spending Bill Gets It Right on Nuclear and Missile Defense
Last week, Congress passed the fiscal year 2018 National Defense Authorization Act, sending it to the president’s desk. This bill advances many commendable nuclear weapon… Read More
EducationCommentary
Colleges Care About Diversity, Except When They Don’t
A common feature of our time is the extent to which many in our nation have become preoccupied with diversity. But true diversity obsession, almost… Read More
