KYIV, Ukraine—How do you measure America’s greatness? By the size of its economy, or the strength of its military? By the height of its city skylines, or the audacity of the moon landings? Perhaps, by the heroism of the Marines who landed on Iwo Jima, or of the Army soldiers who landed on Omaha Beach? […]
It’s no secret that Americans distrust the media and a recent poll proves it. While many Americans find President Donald Trump divisive, even more find the media to be divisive. A prime example of divisive rhetoric occurred this week when CNN’s Don Lemon made these remarks: “We have to stop demonizing people and realize the biggest […]
President Donald Trump might remove tariffs placed on imported Chinese goods, the chairman of the president’s National Economics Council says. The announcement by economic adviser Larry Kudlow came ahead of the meeting between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Group of 20 summit in Buenos Aires on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. “If […]
President Donald Trump said Thursday he is working on an executive order to deny automatic entry to the U.S. to illegal immigrants claiming asylum unless they go to a legal port of entry. “My administration is finalizing a plan to end the rampant abuse of our asylum system, to halt the dangerous influx, and to […]
President Donald Trump’s announcement Tuesday that he is preparing an executive order to end birthright citizenship has the left and even some conservatives in an uproar. But the president is correct when he says that the 14th Amendment to the Constitution does not require universal birthright citizenship. An executive order by Trump ending birthright citizenship […]
Nancy Pelosi made headlines last week stating that if Democrats reclaim the House of Representatives, a top agenda item will be to pass laws banning disagreement on LGBT issues. Of course those aren’t the exact words she used, but when “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” are elevated to protected classes in antidiscrimination law, that’s the […]
President Donald Trump will meet Tuesday in Pennsylvania with family members of those murdered during the weekend massacre at a Pittsburgh synagogue, White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced. “The American people reject hatred, bigotry, prejudice, and violence,” Sanders said. “We are a nation that believes in religious liberty, tolerance, and respect. We are […]
For hundreds of young African-Americans gathered in the nation’s capital for a few days to learn about leadership, visiting the White House to be encouraged by President Donald Trump definitely was a high point. The surging economy under Trump, participant R.C. Maxwell said, “should be the single most important issue for the black community.” In […]
Editor’s note: Our audience responded to Jarrett Stepman’s commentary on Americans’ weakening grasp on our history. Some of that feedback leads off this week’s collection of comments. Write us at [email protected]—Ken McIntyre Dear Daily Signal: Excellent wake-up moment, Jarrett Stepman (“Americans Have Almost Entirely Forgotten Their History”). Now how do we correct this disparity? I agree […]
The Justice Department is filing federal hate crime charges against Robert Bowers, 46, the man police say shot and killed 11 people during a baby-naming ceremony Saturday morning at a Pittsburgh synagogue, Attorney General Jeff Sessions said hours later. “These alleged crimes are reprehensible and utterly repugnant to the values of this nation,” Sessions said […]
