Taxpayers could see the benefits from Republicans’ tax reform as early as February, one tax expert says. “Certainly early next year, February probably, businesses will start deducting less from employees’ paychecks, and so there you will see a benefit, you will have higher take-home income when your employer is sending less of your money to […]
Despite a solid year for investment returns, the unfunded liabilities of state and local government pension plans increased by $433 billion, the most recent estimate from the American Legislative Exchange Council shows. According to ALEC’s report—which uses more appropriate assumptions on investment returns than the plans use themselves—state and local governments’ unfunded liabilities now exceed […]
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which is expected to be signed into law today, would reform the tax code by lowering federal marginal rates for most households, corporations, and small businesses. We have revised our previous estimates of the House and Senate versions of the bill to reflect changes made by the conference committee. […]
Which skill is more important, knowing how to run your business or knowing how to get the government to stymie your competitors? The case of a paper mill in Washington state shows the sad answer is “not clear.” Thirty years ago, you would have been holding a newspaper in your hands while reading this commentary. […]
Kay Coles James, a conservative leader with experience in government, academia and public policy, will be the next president of The Heritage Foundation, the think tank announced Tuesday. I look forward to expanding the conservative movement in a positive, inclusive way as we build an America where freedom, opportunity, prosperity, and civil society flourish. James […]
A small city in Delaware quietly has taken the unexpected step of passing its own right-to-work ordinance several weeks before officials in the surrounding county air a similar proposal. The Seaford City Council voted unanimously for the right-to-work measure at its Dec. 12 meeting. “We are superexcited about how the vote went,” Seaford Mayor David […]
You may not know what to buy for your family, but we know where to buy! #AnywhereButTARGET is the holiday rallying cry of our friends at 2nd Vote, who want to keep the heat on the retailer for its radical agenda. “Fed up with the liberal assault on common sense and decency in our schools and workplaces?” they […]
KYIV, Ukraine—And it goes on and on in eastern Ukraine. Every day and every night. There’s never any end to the artillery, the rockets, the snipers. Or the killing. The war in Ukraine has so far killed more than 10,300 Ukrainians, including at least 2,523 civilians, according to the United Nations. “After three and a […]
Editor’s note: Response to former Trump aide Sebastian Gorka’s on-camera interview with Rob Bluey, The Daily Signal’s editor-in-chief, was overwhelmingly positive from our audience. Here’s a generous sampling. Remember to write us at [email protected].—Ken McIntyre Dear Daily Signal: I am so tired of the “mainstream media” having only specific topics that are inane at best and […]
Supposed Russian collusion with his 2016 campaign is a “Democrat hoax,” President Donald Trump said Friday, and the FBI’s probe of his vanquished opponent Hillary Clinton’s email scandal was “rigged.” Talking to reporters before boarding Marine One outside the White House, Trump said most Democrats aren’t claiming proof exists that he colluded with Russian officials. […]
