SecurityCommentary
Is Our Military Ready?
Most of us take it on faith that our military is the best in the world. But if asked to state in detail how ready… Read More
SecurityNews
What Are the ‘Consequences’ of Disobeying Obama’s Immigration Actions? This Senator Seeks Answers
President Obama said at a Miami town-hall meeting this week there would be “consequences” for government officials who fail to carry out his immigration executive… Read More
PoliticsNews
The Top CPAC Speeches Analyzed in 20 Tweets
Day two of the 2015 Conservative Political Action Conference began at the same fevered pitch as the opening act Thursday. Presidential hopefuls drew cheers and… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Putin Adversary Boris Nemtsov Fought for Freedom in Russia
The barbaric assassination today of Boris Nemtsov, a brave adversary of the Putin administration, is a stark reminder of the grave dangers faced by political… Read More
News
Congress Approves One-Week Pact to Fund Homeland Security, but Immigration Fight Lingers
After Congress tonight approved a one-week funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security just hours before a midnight deadline, Republican lawmakers still struggled over… Read More
PoliticsNews
15 Things Jeb Bush Said When He Faced Conservative Critics
If Jeb Bush was having second thoughts as heckling broke out, he didn’t show it during his rocky first few minutes this afternoon in front… Read More
PoliticsNews
Why John Bolton Hopes Rand Paul ‘Gets Redemption’ on Foreign Policy
National security needs to be at the forefront of the 2016 election, John Bolton told The Daily Signal at CPAC. “After six years of not… Read More
PoliticsNews
How Newt Gingrich Would Win Black and Hispanic Votes
Evoking the words of the late Rep. Jack Kemp, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich told The Daily Signal that Republicans need to show people they… Read More
PoliticsNews
What Rick Perry Calls Obama’s Greatest Indictment
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry visited The Daily Signal’s studio at CPAC to critique President Obama’s actions on immigration. The likely 2016 candidate criticized Obama’s… Read More
EducationNews
Amidst Conservative Backlash, House Pulls No Child Left Behind
After failing to win the support of conservatives, Republicans have quietly withdrawn legislation that would update the No Child Left Behind law by scaling back… Read More
PoliticsNews
Conservative Conference Attendees Walk Out of Jeb Bush Speech
In an act of protest against 2016 hopeful and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, a crowd of attendees at the Conservative Political Action Conference walked… Read More
EconomyHealth CareCommentary
A New Era at CBO
Chairman of the House Budget Committee Tom Price (R–GA) announced the appointment of Dr. Keith Hall, a senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center, as… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Kerry Declares Support for Reform of U.S. International Broadcasting
Secretary of State John Kerry this week declared support for congressional efforts to reform and improve the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), the agency that… Read More
PoliticsNews
Rand Paul: ‘Defend the Whole Bill of Rights’
The way to win more voters to the Republican banner is to guard “the whole Bill of Rights,” not just the Second Amendment, Sen. Rand… Read More
PoliticsNews
Donald Trump on 2016 Presidential Bid: ‘I Want to Do It So Badly’
With his usual flair, Donald Trump said today that if he were the leader of the free world, his No. 1 priority would be taking… Read More
PoliticsNews
Marco Rubio Asks Young Conservatives to Set Sights on Tomorrow’s America
Sen. Marco Rubio sought a sweet spot with a young, conservative audience this morning by presenting himself as a candidate of the future who understands… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Government’s Role in the Financial Crisis
After seven years of hindsight, the conventional explanation for the world’s second greatest financial crisis remains the same: The private banking sector was insufficiently regulated,… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
What Our Cheering for Frank Underwood Says About Us
You may not own a dog-eared, underlined copy of Machiavelli’s “The Prince,” but if you’ve been watching Netflix’s political drama “House of Cards,” believe me… Read More
EnergyCommentary
Republicans, Democrats Should Stop Asking for Energy Favoritism
An exchange Thursday in a House hearing illustrated what’s wrong with America’s energy policy. During the Department of Energy budget hearing Thursday, House Appropriations Chairman Hal… Read More
SecurityAnalysis
Why the US Should Take Seriously This Terrorist Group’s Threats
The United States should pay attention to the threats from Somalia-based terror group al-Shabaab. On Jan. 31, al-Shabaab lost high level commander Yusef Dheeq and… Read More
PoliticsNews
25 Takeaways From America’s Biggest Conservative Conference
The Daily Signal made its CPAC debut this year, closely following the 2016 contenders and hot policy debates at America’s largest conservative conference. We’ve pulled… Read More
PoliticsNews
Bobby Jindal Says ISIS Fighters Need to Be ‘Hunted Down and Killed’
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal today criticized President Obama for failing to properly combat ISIS and said the United States needs to “hunt down and kill”… Read More
PoliticsNews
Scott Walker Casts Himself as Champion of ‘Hard-Working Taxpayers’
When a heckler briefly broke into his speech this evening, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker had a ready comeback. Walker joked that the man must be… Read More
EconomyAnalysis
New House Bill Unlikely to End Amtrak’s Habit of Losing Taxpayer Money Selling Food
Don’t expect Amtrak to stop selling $16.15 burgers for $9.50—and asking taxpayers to subsidize the loss. In a 2012 House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing,… Read More
PoliticsNews
How Twitter Reacted to Conservative Presidential Pitches at CPAC
The Conservative Political Action Conference opened today with a star-studded ensemble of 2016 presidential hopefuls. The day began with Ben Carson, the celebrated neurosurgeon, delighting… Read More
LawAnalysis
Supreme Court Justices Agree: Overcriminalization Is a Problem in America
On Wednesday, a closely-divided Supreme Court issued a decision holding that tossing a few undersized fish back into the ocean from a boat is not… Read More
LawAnalysis
Did Abercrombie Discriminate Against an Applicant Because of Her Religion? Supreme Court Justices Hear Case
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Abercrombie & Fitch Stores, an anti-discrimination case involving a Muslim teenager… Read More
PoliticsNews
Ted Cruz Criticizes GOP Leadership for ‘Cutting a Deal’ with Democrats on Immigration
Sen. Ted Cruz criticized Republican leaders today for “cutting a deal” with Democrats and Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid to help fund President Obama’s executive… Read More
PoliticsNews
Chris Christie, ‘Not Worried,’ Draws Laughs and Cheers at CPAC
In his trademark blunt style, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie today breezed through an onstage interview with conservative talk-radio host Laura Ingraham, drawing cheers from… Read More
EconomyAnalysis
How to Reform Social Security Disability So Program Focuses on Needs of Disabled Americans
What happens when Social Security Disability Insurance, an integral program that provides benefits to the disabled who are unable to work, runs out of money… Read More
