LawCommentary
Justice Clarence Thomas Questions Congress’ Power to Regulate Business Abroad
Is the United States the world commerce police? In a recent opinion, in which he dissented from the Supreme Court’s refusal to hear a case,… Read More
LawNews
Voter ID’s Suppression of Minority Turnout Not Proven, Study Says
A new study by professors from Yale, Stanford, and the University of Pennsylvania challenges the notion that voter ID laws disproportionately affect minorities. “For a perfect… Read More
Health CareCommentary
House Leadership’s Health Bill Is Not What Republicans Promised. We Can Do Better.
President Ronald Reagan once said, “We should carry a banner of no pale pastels—but one of bold colors, which make it unmistakably clear where we… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Why Trump’s Visit to Andrew Jackson’s Grave Matters
On Wednesday, Andrew Jackson’s 250th birthday, President Donald Trump is scheduled to lay a wreath on the seventh president’s grave. He will be the first president… Read More
LawCommentary
Canada and Britain Are Nixing Old, Burdensome Laws. Here’s Why America Should Follow Suit.
Some laws just need to go, and both Canada and Great Britain are showing why. This week, Canadian Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould announced plans to… Read More
Economy Commentary
Defend Workers by Making Unions More Democratic
Workers should be represented by people they choose, rather than by legacy institutions. Recent Heritage Foundation research found that only 6 percent of union workers… Read More
EconomyCommentary
New Executive Order Shows Trump Is Serious About Cutting Federal Waste
Washington talks a tough game about tackling federal spending, but President Donald Trump is beginning to take real action. On Monday, Trump issued a new… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Are You Really Pro-Liberty? Here Are a Few Tests.
Most Americans, whether liberal or conservative, Democratic or Republican, do not show much understanding or respect for the principles of personal liberty. We criticize our… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Senate Democrats Are Delaying ‘Drain the Swamp’
The federal government employs well over 2 million people. One man cannot lead an organization that large by himself. Not only do you need a full… Read More
PoliticsNews
Conservatives Concerned About Trump and GOP Senate’s Slow Pace on Nominees
During his Cabinet meeting Monday, President Donald Trump opened by saying, “We have four empty seats, which is a terrible thing.” Trump said it’s “because the… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Pakistan Could Easily Become a Nuclear Hazard. Here’s What Needs to Be Done.
Michael Krepon, co-founder of the U.S.-based Stimson Center, whose views are widely respected both in South Asia and in Washington, has written a thought-provoking piece… Read More
EconomyNews
Schumer, Who Voted for Border Wall in 2006, Threatens Government Shutdown Over Funding It
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is threatening a government shutdown if funding for a border wall is included in a must-pass government spending bill. “If… Read More
Health CareNews
Obamacare Replacement Plan Faces Key Test in Budget Committee
The Obamacare replacement plan offered by congressional Republicans will face its biggest test yet when the House Budget Committee gathers Thursday to review the bill…. Read More
EconomyNews
Home Caregivers, Alleging Fraud, Push to Decertify Union That Deducts Dues
ST. PAUL, Minn.—When the union representative came to her door last month, Mary Barton invited the cheerful young woman in because she seemed friendly, and… Read More
SecurityNews
House Hacking Suspects Could Read Every Email Dozens of Congressmen Sent and Received
Congressional IT staffers who are the subject of a criminal investigation into misusing their positions had full access to members’ “correspondence, emails, confidential files,” and… Read More
LawCommentary
Colorado ‘Selfie’ Bill Opens the Door to Vote-Buying and Election Fraud
The secret ballot is a fundamental tenet of American democracy. It was implemented in the United States in the late 1800s to counter widespread instances… Read More
PoliticsNews
Trump Finds an Unlikely Defender on Wiretapping: Dennis Kucinich
President Donald Trump received some unlikely support this week when Dennis Kucinich, a former congressman and two-time Democrat presidential candidate, said that he had been… Read More
SecurityNews
The Danger of the Dark Web
The latest WikiLeaks revelations—purportedly revealing CIA hacking tools and techniques—are a reminder of just how vital cybersecurity is. A big area of concern … the… Read More
Health CareNews
Obamacare Replacement Bill Would Reduce Number Insured as Well as Deficits, CBO Says
The Obamacare replacement plan offered by House Republican leadership eventually would lower health insurance premiums and reduce federal budget deficits, although 24 million Americans no longer… Read More
Health CareNews
Trump Meets With Obamacare ‘Victims’
On Monday, President Donald Trump met with Americans described by the White House as “victims” of Obamacare to hear their stories. In what the administration… Read More
LawCommentary
At Odds With History: States Seize Control of Civil Asset Forfeiture
In 1762, agents of the king of England entered John Entick’s house without his consent, searched it from top to bottom, and seized documents and… Read More
LawNews
The Legal Questions Facing Trump’s New Travel Ban
With his revised temporary travel ban, President Donald Trump sought to resolve legal questions that caused a federal judge to halt the first version of… Read More
Health CareNews
What One Key Lawmaker Says Voters Will Judge GOP Over in Obamacare Repeal
For Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., the success of House Republican leaders’ Obamacare repeal and replacement plan, as well as the success of President Donald Trump,… Read More
InternationalCommentary
As Rex Tillerson Heads to Asia, Here’s Where the Region Stands
As Secretary of State Rex Tillerson sets out on his first official visit to Asia, expectations are high. As he visits key U.S. allies Japan… Read More
EconomyNews
Foes of Government Excess to Pick ‘Champion of Waste’ in March Madness Parody
Two lawmakers have turned a government waste report into an online imitation of college basketball’s March Madness. Sens. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., and Rand Paul, R-Ky.,… Read More
Health CareCommentary
We Must Keep Our Promise to Fully Repeal Obamacare
“For five years, Senate Democrats have blocked our efforts to repeal Obamacare,” House Speaker Paul Ryan said on Jan. 6, 2016. “That ends today.” “With… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Trump’s Unique Opportunity to Reform Social Security
As President Donald Trump is preparing his first budget submission to the Congress, he should consider making Social Security reform a priority. The future of… Read More
SecurityCommentary
How San Francisco Is Letting Its Guard Down on Terrorism
Last week, the city of San Francisco announced that it is suspending its involvement in the Joint Terrorism Task Force—the primary mechanism for counterterrorism cooperation… Read More
PoliticsNews
Suspect in House IT Security Probe Also Had Access to DNC Emails
Imran Awan—the lead suspect in a criminal probe into breaches of House of Representatives information security systems—possessed the password to an iPad used by then-Democratic… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
The Daily Signal Won’t Be Bullied by the Establishment Media
“What’s a legitimate news outlet?” Apparently not The Daily Signal, if you believe the self-proclaimed arbiters of journalism who represent the “mainstream” media. The Washington… Read More
