EconomyCommentary
Why Is the United States’ Economic Freedom Ranking So Low?
If you were to rank all the countries of the world based on their level of economic freedom, you’d think the United States would be… Read More
EconomyNews
Kentucky County Sees Instant Impact of Right-to-Work Law
Six weeks ago, a Kentucky county passed a right-to-work ordinance in hopes of attracting new businesses. It already appears to be working. Warren County, Ky.,… Read More
SecurityCommentary
What the Death of King Abdullah Means for the US
The passing of King Abdullah and ascension to the throne of Crown Prince Salman has proceeded smoothly at a time when the Saudi kingdom faces… Read More
EconomyCommentary
We Need the Government to Leave the Private Sector Alone
In his State of the Union address, President Obama argued we need government policies to build “the most competitive economy anywhere.” He’s wrong. We need… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Should Greece Exit the Eurozone?
Greece’s elections have elevated Syriza, a leftist party committed to higher government spending for its constituents and less cooperation with the rest of Europe. Syriza… Read More
LawNews
Government Drops Forfeiture Case Led by Obama’s Attorney General Nominee
Sometimes, not violating the law can get you in trouble with the law. Just ask the Hirsch family from Long Island, New York. Or, better… Read More
EducationCommentary
The Future of School Choice: An Education Savings Account for Every Child
This week, over 11,000 educational choice events occurred in every state across America—with millions in attendance— to commemorate the 5th annual National School Choice Week…. Read More
EducationCommentary
Another Successful and Inspiring National School Choice Week
The 2015 National School Choice Week is underway, and there are so many exciting events taking place all over America. Our kickoff event on January… Read More
EconomyCommentary
If You Received a Higher Obamacare Subsidy Than You Were Eligible For, You Don’t Have to Pay It Back This Year
Ever since the individual health insurance mandate in Obamacare was upheld as a tax in 2012, taxpayers have been waiting to see how Obamacare affects… Read More
LawNews
Operation Choke Point Explained In One Minute
What is Operation Choke Point? The Daily Signal explains in one minute.
EnergyCommentary
Progress Made on Nuclear Waste Management
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) yesterday completed the last two of five volumes in its safety evaluation report on a nuclear waste repository at Yucca… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Annual Defense Spending Has Shrunk By 25% Since 2010. What Should the Defense Budget Be in 2016?
The White House is slated to release its budget request for fiscal year 2016 next Monday, ostensibly kicking off the budget season for Congress. This… Read More
PoliticsNews
Here Are 33 Tweets About Mitt Romney’s Big Announcement
Mitt Romney won’t be running for president in 2016. Speaking to supporters today, the former governor and 2012 Republican nominee said, “After putting considerable thought… Read More
PoliticsNews
Romney Gives Way to ‘Other Leaders,’ Takes Himself Out of 2016 Race
Mitt Romney has decided not to make a third run for president, he told supporters in a conference call this morning. Talk show host and… Read More
LawNews
Sharyl Attkisson: Obama Administration Treats Journalists Like ‘Enemies of the State’
Investigative journalist Sharyl Attkisson accused the Obama administration of stifling press freedom by systematically cracking down on reporters—even treating them like enemies. “The job of… Read More
EnergyCommentary
Cartoon: Obama’s Environmental Footprint
Heritage Foundation’s Nick Loris, whose work focuses on energy policy, weighed in earlier this week: The Obama administration is calling on Congress to designate more… Read More
LawCommentary
Taylor Swift Just Trademarked ‘This Sick Beat.’ What Does That Mean?
You’ll need a license from Taylor Swift if you want to market goods using a variety of phrases found in her 2014 album “1989” –… Read More
EducationNews
Citing Gender Discrimination, University Bans ‘Mr.’ and ‘Mrs.’ Salutations
The City University of New York wants employees at its graduate center to stop using the salutations “Mr.,” “Mrs.” and “Ms.,” sparking a heated debate… Read More
Health CareNews
Republican Congressman Urges House Leadership to Use Reconciliation to Repeal Obamacare
Rep. John Fleming, R-La., is emboldening House leadership to embrace a budget tactic that would lower the threshold of votes needed to rollback provisions of… Read More
PoliticsNews
Find Out How Your Senators Voted on the Keystone XL Pipeline
The Senate approved legislation on Thursday authorizing construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline, despite threats from the White House to veto it. The legislation was… Read More
InternationalNews
With Bill to Ease Travel, Some Republicans Want to ‘Modernize’ US-Cuba Relationship
A bipartisan group of senators introduced legislation today that would end the travel ban between the U.S. and Cuba. The bill has an equal number… Read More
SocietyNews
Atlanta Fire Chief Fired Over Views of Homosexuality Files Discrimination Complaint
Former Atlanta Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran has filed a federal complaint that he is a victim of religious discrimination after losing his job after his… Read More
SocietyNews
Volunteer Group Wants to Help Elderly, Disabled With Snow Removal
While Winter Storm Juno might not have brought as much snow as some forecasters were predicting, parts of New England weren’t spared, with some locations… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Hezbollah Attacks Israel: Latest Chapter in a Long Shadow War Between Israel and Iran
The long shadow war between Israel and Iran erupted in a high-profile clash yesterday, as Iran’s surrogate Hezbollah attacked an Israeli military convoy, killing two… Read More
LawNews
Operation Choke Point: 7 Real Life Stories From Vegas
LAS VEGAS — What does the gun industry think of Operation Choke Point? Last week at the 2015 Shot Show, which is the industry’s largest… Read More
PoliticsNews
9 Interesting Facts About Lindsey Graham
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., announced Thursday that he is actively exploring the possibility of a presidential run in 2016. >>> Update: Graham declared his candidacy… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Obama to Immigration Agents: Ask Illegal Immigrants If They Qualify for Executive Amnesty
There’s been a shocking turn in the enforcement of U.S. immigration laws. “The Obama administration has ordered immigration agents to ask immigrants they encounter living… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Obama Wants to Reverse Sequestration. What You Need to Know.
Four years into the Budget Control Act of 2011, President Obama is expected to once again ask Congress to break its commitment to reduce spending…. Read More
SocietyNews
‘Clock Is Ticking’: Homeland Security Chief Warns Congress to Fund His Agency
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson urged Congress today to stop using his agency’s budget as “political football,” warning that without more funding soon,… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Early Indications Are Nothing Was Learned from Last Year’s Defense Budget Mistakes
Several days before the White House release of the fiscal year 2016 budget, the Pentagon leaked its budget request totaling $585 billion. The Department of… Read More
