LawCommentary
The Myth of ‘Mainstream’ Judges
A common criticism of Supreme Court nominee (now Justice) Brett Kavanaugh was that he is “outside the judicial mainstream.” While that epithet has a long… Read More
SocietyAnalysis
Nearly Half Of American Children Don’t Have Married Parents. Here’s Why It Matters.
Unmarried couples are having roughly 40 percent of all births in the U.S., marking a trend that may be detrimental to the upbringing of those… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Former Missouri Law, Which Required 1,000 Hours of Training to Legally Braid, Shows Problem With Occupational Licensing
The U.S. Supreme Court wrote a fitting conclusion last week to a four-year challenge to Missouri’s licensing requirements for braiding hair. The high court’s order,… Read More
InternationalNews
Mexico Says It Will Deport Any Migrant Caravan Members Who Enter Without Papers
Mexico sent federal police to its southern border Wednesday with a warning that they will detain and deport any members of a highly publicized migrant… Read More
PoliticsNews
On the Street: We Went to a Trump Rally. Here Are the Stories No One Tells.
This week, The Daily Signal presents a special edition of “On the Street.” We traveled to Lebanon, Ohio, to attend a rally featuring President Donald… Read More
Law Analysis
The Daily Signal Podcast: Sen. Lindsey Graham Speaks Out on ‘Character Assassination’ of Kavanaugh
When things got ugly for Brett Kavanaugh, Lindsey Graham was one of his most forceful defenders. The South Carolina senator sat down to share his… Read More
EnergyNews
Carbon Dioxide Emissions Dip Slightly in Trump’s First Year, EPA Says
Greenhouse gas emissions have declined across multiple sectors since President Donald Trump has been in office, the Environmental Protection Agency announced. The latest figures show… Read More
SocietyCommentary
‘My Family Is Not the Product of Ignorance’: Harvard Grad and Mom of 8 Takes on French President
The president of France shouldn’t speak for women—and certainly not on how many children they decide to have. French President Emmanuel Macron recently said, “I… Read More
PoliticsNews
Pocahontas Descendant: Elizabeth Warren Should Apologize
A Pocahontas descendent is calling on Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., to apologize for claiming Native American heritage. Debbie White Dove Porreco, who says she is… Read More
EconomyCommentary
America Cannot Afford for Congress to Abandon the Budget Caps
When recently asked about the soaring national debt, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., blamed entitlement spending and Congress’ lack of interest in taking up entitlement… Read More
EconomyNews
Trump’s Plan to Cut Budget by 5% Meets With Skepticism
With the federal budget deficit reaching $779 billion, President Donald Trump is asking Cabinet members to cut spending in their departments by 5 percent next… Read More
SecurityNews
Obese Americans Pose Growing Risk to National Security
A new study says a growing threat to national security doesn’t involve China, Russia, or the Middle East: It’s American obesity. Of the 7 out… Read More
EnergyCommentary
Kosovo Should Get the Coal Plant It Needs
Consider the World Bank’s allegedly nuanced ban on coal absolute now. World Bank President Jim Yong Kim stated last week the organization has “made a… Read More
LawCommentary
How the Judicial Confirmation Process Got So Bad
The 50-48 Senate vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court was the closest confirmation since 1881, when Justice Stanley Matthews was approved… Read More
EconomyNews
4 Things to Know About Trump’s Deregulation Agenda
President Donald Trump’s deregulation agenda has meant $23 billion in savings for businesses across the country over the last year—leading to more economic growth, according… Read More
InternationalNews
American Firefighter on Way Home After Ordeal in Mexican Hospital
A Colorado firefighter and Army veteran with a diagnosed brain bleed is coming home from Mexico after five days in a hospital that his family… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Here’s How Much Red Tape Trump Has Cut
The Trump administration on Wednesday reported $23 billion in savings from 176 deregulatory actions in fiscal year 2018. Even more consequential, the administration has issued… Read More
LawAnalysis
Trump’s Record on Judges Is the Best Ever, Says Jeff Sessions
Attorney General Jeff Sessions spoke to The Daily Signal this week about the role of the judiciary and President Donald Trump’s appointing judges who respect… Read More
Law Analysis
The Daily Signal Podcast: Jeff Sessions Discusses Direction of the Courts
Despite the rancor, President Donald Trump has been extremely effective at getting judges confirmed. Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh sit on the Supreme Court, and… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Killing the Electoral College Would Alienate Half the Country
Democratic socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, seeking to represent New York’s 14th Congressional District, has called for the abolition of the Electoral College. Her argument came on… Read More
PoliticsNews
McConnell, Graham Recount Highlights, Lowlights of Kavanaugh Fight
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was first elected in 1984, but says his biggest achievement to date is something that didn’t happen. “My decision not… Read More
SocietyNews
Atlanta Paying Fire Chief It Fired Over His Christian Faith $1.2M Settlement
The city of Atlanta said Monday it will pay $1.2 million to a former fire chief following a federal court ruling in December that found some city… Read More
SocietyCommentary
When I First Realized America Is Exceptional
I moved to California from New York City in 1976. The founder of what was then America’s largest Jewish retreat center, the Brandeis Institute (not… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Unsealed Choke Point Documents Show Obama Was Far From Scandal-Free
In February 2018, Barack Obama infamously claimed his presidential administration was scandal-free. “We didn’t have a scandal that embarrassed us,” Obama said about a year… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Chief Who Was Fired for Marriage Views Wins Major First Amendment Victory
In a major victory for free speech, the city of Atlanta has awarded former Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran with $1.2 million after violating his First… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Steel Tariffs Mean No Party for This Maker of Beer Kegs
Pennsylvania-based American Keg, the only U.S. company that makes beer kegs, has been sobered by the results of President Donald Trump’s recent tariffs on imported… Read More
EducationAnalysis
Why Do Millennials Like Socialism? Betsy DeVos Cites Lack of Civics Education
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos spoke to The Daily Signal this week about her efforts to restore local control of education, the Trump administration’s priorities for… Read More
EconomyCommentary
With Free Markets at Work in Mississippi, Magnolia State’s Economy Blooms
History is full of reasons to love free markets. They reward hard work and catalyze innovation, providing technology and comforts previously unimaginable to the ordinary… Read More
EducationNews
Rutgers Reinvites Critic of Radicalism After Canceling Speech
Rutgers University last week canceled a speech against radicalism by investigative journalist Lisa Daftari in the face of a growing outcry from student groups who… Read More
EconomyCommentary
The California-Wide Web? Why Sacramento Can’t Go Its Own Way on Net Neutrality
California is quickly becoming the regulation capital of the world. At a time when Washington is trying to rein in its quarter-million regulators, Sacramento is… Read More
