A federal district court recently invoked constitutional principles of federalism to invalidate a federal criminal statute in a case that involves a grisly crime—female genital mutilation. Congress can amend this statute, whether or not the government appeals the case—and perhaps it should, but not without clarifying the reach of the statute. That’s because, if Congress […]
Did you know George and Barbara Bush attended the Houston rodeo? Houston native Ginny Montalbano talks to her dad, who was also involved in the rodeo, about the times the Bushes participated—as well as their impact on the community. Plus: A Michigan lawmaker is promoting a resolution urging fast-food chains to stop classifying kids meals […]
More than a dozen Michigan lawmakers support a resolution in the state’s House of Representatives pressuring fast-food chains like McDonald’s to eliminate “gender-classified” toys from their children’s meals. State Rep. Leslie Love, D-Detroit, who introduced House Resolution No. 49 on Wednesday, told The Daily Signal in a phone interview that the purpose of her resolution […]
On today’s show, we’re talking about civics. At a time when students across the country lack a basic understanding of government and economics, one university is doing something about it. We’ll feature an interview with Paul Carrese, founding director of the School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership at Arizona State University. We’ll also […]
George H.W. Bush joined the Navy on his 18th birthday and flew 58 combat missions in World War II, going on to win several honors including a Distinguished Flying Cross and a Presidential Unit Citation. Bush, who died Friday night in Houston at age 94, was the last American president to have served in combat […]
Editor’s note: Nolan Peterson’s reporting from the U.S.-bound “caravan” of migrants rang bells with The Daily Signal’s audience, and you’re not shy about sharing your views. Most of today’s mailbag is devoted to those comments. Our address is [email protected]—Ken McIntyre Dear Daily Signal: While I feel great compassion for these people in Nolan Peterson’s report, […]
“Hey hey, ho ho, Western culture’s got to go.” Those words, chanted by Stanford students in a march led by the Rev. Jesse Jackson in 1987, seem to have won the day, based on the reactions generated by the death of Christian missionary John Allen Chau. Chau, who died during an attempt to evangelize a […]
It’s officially the “most wonderful time of the year” at the White House. But tell that to the leftist media grinches who vehemently bashed first lady Melania Trump’s White House Christmas decorations. Magazines and news outlets on the left are running around trying to figure out her “secret message.” The Washington Post calls it “Melania […]
Special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation isn’t likely to wrap up anytime soon, as once expected, based on events this week, former federal prosecutors say. President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, pleaded guilty to the Mueller team to lying to Congress about the timing of a proposed Trump building project in Moscow. Mueller is […]
A New York Magazine article chronicles how some couples think their marriages are struggling because of the emotions surrounding politics in the Trump era. And first lady Melania Trump’s red Christmas trees are creating an uproar. The “Problematic Women” discuss this, and more in today’s show. We also cover these stories: President Donald Trump is […]
