Commentary
A Labor Secretary Who Knows How to Create Jobs
President-elect Donald Trump has selected Andy Puzder, CEO of Carl’s Jr., the successful fast-food hamburger restaurant chain, as his secretary of labor. This has set off… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
The Obama Administration Just Sent the Arms Trade Treaty to the Senate. Here’s Why It Doesn’t Matter.
Last week, the Obama administration took a step that conservatives have been anticipating for three years: it transmitted the Arms Trade Treaty to the Senate… Read More
EconomyNews
Senate Democrats Retreat, Help Pass Spending Bill to Avert Government Shutdown
Senate Democrats, digging in their heels Friday over health benefits for retired coal miners, threatened to shut down the government over the weekend for lack… Read More
LawCommentary
Ohio Takes Major Step to Protect Individual Rights, Due Process
For Ohioans who put civil forfeiture reform on their holiday wish lists this year, Christmas came early. Yesterday, the Ohio Legislature voted overwhelmingly to approve… Read More
SecurityNews
The 2 Largest Land Armies in Europe Tiptoe to the Edge of War and Back
KYIV, Ukraine—A planned missile test over the Black Sea spurs a Kremlin threat to shoot down the missiles and possibly target the launch sites. An… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Remembering the Many Accomplishments of John Glenn
John Glenn, an American icon and longtime U.S. senator, died Thursday in Columbus, Ohio. In his 95 years, Glenn held three distinguished careers as a… Read More
SecurityCommentary
How Donald Trump Can Put an End to Sanctuary Cities
Just a few weeks ago, President-elect Donald Trump said, “Cities that refuse to cooperate with federal authorities will not receive taxpayer dollars.” And I absolutely… Read More
InternationalCommentary
As South Korea Impeaches President, US Must Remain Steady Ally
The South Korean National Assembly impeached President Park Geun-hye Friday by a resounding vote of 234-56. Under the country’s constitution, Park will immediately cede all… Read More
EnergyNews
What to Know About Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Trump’s Pick for Interior Secretary
Editor’s note: Relying on media sources, The Daily Signal incorrectly reported Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers’ selection as interior secretary on Dec. 9. President-elect Donald Trump… Read More
EconomyNews
Stock Market Reacts Better for Trump Than Any Previous President-Elect
The U.S. stock market has been on an unprecedented upward climb since President-elect Donald Trump won the White House. Trump’s election sparked the biggest one-month… Read More
Health CareCommentary
Did Obamacare Really Insure 20 Million?
One of the most frequently heard claims from the Obama administration is that Obamacare is responsible for insuring 20 million adults who were previously uninsured…. Read More
EnergyCommentary
5 Things Americans Should Know About the Renewable Fuel Standard
Two separate reports by the Government Accountability Office were released last week that called into question the viability of the Renewable Fuel Standard, otherwise known… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Why America Is an Exceptional Nation
If a single player wins an ongoing contest with maddening consistency, his frustrated rivals will inevitably accuse him of cheating. Our new nation’s shockingly rapid… Read More
SocietyNews
Alcoholic Man Euthanized in Holland Because He Saw No Other Way Out of His Addiction
A man in the Netherlands died from euthanasia because of his addiction to alcohol, the man’s brother wrote in a Dutch account of the situation…. Read More
LawCommentary
How Trump Can Curb the Power of Unelected Regulators
Do federal agencies face any limits on their power? Recently, a federal appeals court ruled that Richard Cordray’s position as director of the Consumer Financial… Read More
SecurityCommentary
SocietyNews
In Texas, Republicans Fight New Sanctuary Cities in Wake of Trump Victory
In the border state of Texas, the Republican governor and state Legislature are promising to combat a new trend since the election of Donald Trump,… Read More
PoliticsNews
Obama Political Appointees to Continue as Career Employees Under Trump
After President Barack Obama exits office, at least 88 of his political appointees will likely remain working in the federal government under a Donald Trump… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Congress Isn’t Finished Investigating Planned Parenthood, Others in 2015 Videos
Congress took significant steps forward last week in its continued efforts to hold Planned Parenthood and fetal tissue procurement companies accountable for the sale and… Read More
Health CareNews
How States Can Shape Obamacare’s Replacement
As Republicans prepare to hammer out the details of a replacement for Obamacare, governors and state insurance commissioners are asking for a seat at the… Read More
PoliticsNews
Meet the $15 Minimum Wage Opponent Trump Wants to Lead Labor Department
President-elect Donald Trump intends to pick Andy Puzder, a fast-food executive, to serve as secretary of the Department of Labor, according to news reports. Puzder… Read More
SocietyNews
YouTube Restricts PragerU Video of British Muslim Speaking About Anti-Semitism
YouTube is yet again restricting educational videos from a well-known conservative advocacy organization, PragerU. The latest video under restriction, “Born to Hate Jews,” was removed… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
What African-Americans Have to Gain From a Trump Presidency
A lot of strong words were thrown about in this year’s presidential campaign, but few packed as powerful a punch as a single question that… Read More
PoliticsNews
Trump Picks Retired Marine General as Homeland Security Secretary
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen retired Marine Gen. John F. Kelly to lead the Department of Homeland Security, news organizations reported Wednesday. If nominated and… Read More
EnergyNews
Trump’s Pick for EPA Has a History of Fighting the Agency
President-elect Donald Trump reportedly has nominated Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to head the Environmental Protection Agency. Pruitt is known for waging legal battles against the… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Protectionism or Trade Freedom: What Do the Experts Say?
The recent presidential election has sparked a debate about international trade. Many politicians, policymakers, and media outlets seem to be unsure about whether trade is… Read More
SocietyNews
Ohio Lawmakers Put ‘Heartbeat’ Abortion Ban on Governor’s Desk
The Ohio Legislature has passed and sent to Gov. John Kasich’s desk a measure that would ban abortion after a baby’s heartbeat is detected, about… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Gen. John Kelly Is a Good Pick for a Struggling Department of Homeland Security
Reports emerged Wednesday that President-elect Donald Trump will nominate retired Marine Gen. John Kelly for secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Kelly has both… Read More
SecurityNews
Top House Republican Proposes Aggressive Plan to Help Trump Fight Terrorism
Speaking at a military base in Tampa on Tuesday, President Barack Obama touted his legacy as commander-in-chief, making the case that “no foreign terrorist organization… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Obama’s Terrorism Claim Hides an Inconvenient Truth
On Tuesday, President Barack Obama stated that “Over [the] last eight years, no foreign terrorist organization has successfully planned and executed an attack on our… Read More
