LawNews
6 Times Foreign Powers Meddled in Our Elections
A foreign government sought to influence the U.S. presidential race to benefit a favored candidate by pushing stories into the American media, working through an… Read More
SocietyCommentary
InternationalCommentary
EconomyNews
He Wants to Lift Taxpayers as His State’s First GOP House Speaker in 136 Years
NEW ORLEANS—Philip Gunn says he is trying to move more of his state’s citizens from dependency on government “freebies” to self-sufficiency and a lighter tax… Read More
SocietyNews
‘Small-Town Girl’ From Santa Fe Says Gun Control Won’t Solve School Shootings
Kaitlyn Richards was born and raised in Santa Fe, Texas. “I went to Santa Fe High School since I was in kindergarten, all the way… Read More
LawCommentary
With Criminal Justice Bills Pending, Sen. Warren Wrongly Calls System ‘Racist’
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., was right to backpedal from her speech last week at Dillard University in New Orleans in which she said, “Our criminal… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Securing the Border Is the Most Humane Policy
Each month, as many as tens of thousands stream across our southern border from Central American countries without obtaining legal status. Thousands are unaccompanied alien… Read More
LawFeature
How a DC Internship Transformed This Future State Supreme Court Justice’s Life
Clint Bolick entered college pursuing a career in teaching and politics. But then a summer internship with The Fund for American Studies placed him in… Read More
SecurityNews
Daily Signal Podcast: Friday, Aug. 17
We discuss Space Force with The Heritage Foundation’s John Venable. We also chat about “Crazy Rich Asians,” the new romantic comedy in theaters this weekend,… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Problematic Women: Gov. Cuomo Says America Isn’t Great Because Women Are Discriminated Against
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, says America was “never great,” in part due to the “discrimination [against] and stereotyping of women.” But are… Read More
SocietyNews
‘Gosnell’ Trailer Gives First Look at Movie About Convicted Abortionist
The first trailer is out for a movie about Kermit Gosnell, the late-term abortionist in Philadelphia who went to prison after being convicted in connection… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Today’s Media Is Focused on Trivialities, Not News
The 24-hour news cycle is the norm in today’s gotta-have-it-now society. We are a nation that tolerates impatience, and in many instances, we want to… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
The Media’s Double Standard on Taking Relatives’ Views Seriously
It’s quite simple: Some political relatives are more equal than others. Agenda-driven journalists love to exploit familial dysfunction when a prominent politician is conservative and… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Urban Violence Begins in Broken Homes
The Chicago Tribune reported a big drop in violence in Chicago this past weekend. Forty people were shot. This down from the weekend before, when… Read More
EducationNews
How School Choice Is Increasing Opportunity for This Blind Teen Who Plays High School Football
Meet Adonis Watt, the high school freshman running back from Arizona who happens to be blind. That’s right; Adonis, who plays football fearlessly for Brophy… Read More
Trump’s Rollback of CAFE Mandates Is a Big Win for Car Buyers, Consumer Choice
The Trump administration recently proposed the Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule. The proposed rule offers modifications to Obama-era Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards… Read More
LawCommentary
How Kavanaugh Meets Schumer’s Standard for Sotomayor
In 2009, current Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer told Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor that “your record on the bench” was “the best way to… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Army Futures Command Will Give the Army an Opportunity to Become a World-Class Innovator
The Army issued an order in June establishing an Army Futures Command, and last month it selected Austin, Texas, as the location for its headquarters. Establishment… Read More
EconomyNews
100 Manufacturers Have Boosted Hiring, Expanded, or Given Raises, Bonuses Thanks to Tax Reform
Lima Pallet Co. announced earlier this year it was adding 15 to 20 jobs as part of an expansion prompted by the 2017 tax-cut law—one… Read More
EducationCommentary
Stoneman Douglas at 6 Months
It was six months ago but feels like just yesterday. On Feb. 14, a deranged teen attacked students and staff members at Parkland, Florida’s Marjory… Read More
EducationAnalysis
The Daily Signal Podcast: Thursday, Aug. 16
There’s no need to hike taxes to give teacher raises. The Heritage Foundation’s Jonathan Butcher outlines ways school district can cut costs in other areas—such… Read More
PoliticsNews
Trump Yanks Former CIA Director’s Security Clearance, Ponders Others
President Donald Trump has stripped former CIA Director John Brennan of his security clearance, blocking a harsh critic’s continued access to classified information granted to… Read More
SocietyCommentary
The Divisive Consequences of the Census Bureau’s Committee on Race
Donald Trump came into the presidency promising to drain the swamp, and at least part of his legacy will be assessed on his success on… Read More
EnergyNews
Energy Conferees Shut Down Fuel Economy Mandates as Costly to Consumers
NEW ORLEANS—Sterling Burnett doesn’t always want to sit next to someone he doesn’t know on a train, plane, or bus. But he’s willing to fight… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Colorado Officials Want to Crush Jack Phillips for Not Creating Some Cakes
For over six years now, Colorado has been on a crusade to crush Jack Phillips because state officials despise what he believes and how he… Read More
PoliticsNews
Trump Foes Assail Mexican Restaurant Chain After Jeff Sessions Eats There
A popular Mexican restaurant chain in Houston faced such a backlash for serving Attorney General Jeff Sessions that its owners disassociated themselves from Trump administration… Read More
SocietyNews
Colorado Targets Christian Baker Again Despite Supreme Court’s Cake Ruling
The Colorado Civil Rights Commission is going after Christian baker Jack Phillips again, although the Masterpiece Cakeshop owner won a resounding 7-2 decision in June… Read More
LawCommentary
Chicago’s Violence More Proof of How Liberal-Controlled Cities Have Let Down Black Americans
During the weekend of Aug. 4-5 (and the preceding Friday night), 12 Chicagoans were shot dead, and 62 others were shot and wounded, the Chicago… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Skills for a 21st-Century Workforce Cap GOP’s ‘Better Way’
It’s no secret that being speaker of the House comes with its challenges. Recently, however, I had the kind of day that makes it all… Read More
Law Analysis
The Daily Signal Podcast: Wednesday, Aug. 15
Today, in addition to headlines, we feature a podcast by our colleague, Michelle Cordero, called “Heritage Explains,” which includes Kelsey Harkness’ reporting on the survivors… Read More
