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Sebastian Gorka on the Biggest Threat Facing America and What Trump Is Doing About It
Sebastian Gorka, former deputy assistant to President Donald Trump, is author of the new book, “Why We Fight: Defeating America’s Enemies—With No Apologies.” He recently spoke to The Daily Signal. Listen to his full interview on our podcast. A slightly edited version is below. Rob Bluey: What are the most serious threats that America faces… -
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Podcast: Supreme Court Will Hear Case on Veterans’ Cross Memorial Atheists Oppose
The Supreme Court recently announced that it will hear an appeal for a case involving a memorial cross. This large cross stands in an open field in Bladensburg, Maryland, and commemorates the sacrifice of 49 local servicemen who gave their lives in World War I. We talk with Jeremy Dys of First Liberty, the organization… -
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By Excluding Them, Marie Claire Reminds Conservative Women Why They Should Vote
The exclusion of conservative women from the pages of glossy women’s magazines is nothing new. In these publications, it’s more of the same: How to look your best, how to dress your best, and how to be your best [social justice warrior]. So, when Marie Claire published an article on election eve, “50 Influential Women… -
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Tariff Exemptions Don’t Cut It. Just Shave Off Trade Barriers.
“Buy American” is a popular slogan with a lot of appeal for the American public. Its focus on U.S.-made goods seems to emphasize our country’s jobs and economic stability. But “Buy American” policies may not always make America’s economy great again, as they have the ability to thwart the dynamic gains from international trade—a key… -
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Routine Election Monitoring Spurs ‘Suppression’ Claims From Left
In a routine pre-election action, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division will monitor polling sites in a total of 35 jurisdictions in 19 states. Some left-leaning websites cast the move as a voter-suppression effort because the attorney general’s announcement talked about voter fraud. In a press release Monday, Sessions… -
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The 2018 Midterms Matter. Don’t Let Others Determine the Outcome for You.
Listening to the pundits and prognosticators, you’d think control of Congress has already been decided. But the fight for our nation’s future is far from finished. It’s happening this week when millions will take part in their civic responsibility on Election Day. Regardless of who wins and who loses, there are certain issues the next… -
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New Jersey Flirts With Requiring Dog Groomers to Obtain a License
New Jersey lawmakers are moving to license pet groomers after several New Jerseyans’ canine companions sadly died, allegedly due to grooming at well-known pet stores. The legislation cleared a key hurdle last week when the New Jersey General Assembly approved Assembly Bill 3044, named “Bijou’s Law” after a Shih Tzu who died during a grooming…. -
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7 of the Most Epic Midterm Elections in American History
President Donald Trump isn’t on the ballot, but will face the biggest electoral test of his presidency so far during Tuesday’s midterm election—one that may well end in repudiation or vindication. History is not on any president’s side in a midterm election. Since 1862, the president’s party on average loses 32 House seats and more… -
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San Francisco Registers 49 Noncitizen Voters—at a Cost of More Than $6,300 Each
The city of San Francisco spent $310,000 on a new registration system to enable noncitizens to vote in local school board elections, but as of Oct. 28, the effort had produced only 49 new registered voters for the Nov. 6 election. That means the city spent more than $6,326 for every noncitizen it registered, the… -
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3 Residents Challenge Climate Change Rules at Delaware’s High Court
Delaware regulators have imposed costly and unlawful climate change regulations on industry in violation of legislative directives, according to three citizen activists who took their case to the state’s highest court. But before the Delaware Supreme Court can address the substantive questions raised in the residents’ lawsuit, it first must resolve a lower court ruling… -
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Massachusetts Can Protect Women and Kids
This election cycle, there’s a question on the Massachusetts ballot on whether to keep in place a state law that poses a serious threat to the privacy and safety of women and children. Question 3 on the state ballot asks if residents of the state would like to keep in place the current law, which… -
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How Affirmative Action Backfires on Minority Students, and Why Colleges Do It Anyway
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas once recounted the time when his Juris Doctor degree from Yale Law School was dismissed from nearly every law firm he considered. The interviewers, believing him to be a beneficiary of Yale’s aggressive affirmative action policies, which de-emphasized LSAT scores and grades for black students, questioned him pointedly about his… -
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Podcast: Sebastian Gorka on the Dangers of Socialism
On today’s show we feature an interview with Sebastian Gorka, former deputy assistant to President Donald Trump and author of the new book “Why We Fight: Defeating America’s Enemies—With No Apologies.” Gorka breaks down the most serious threats to American security and how Trump is combatting them. We also discuss how Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearings… -
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Some State Officials Want to Adopt Bernie-Style Health Care. Here’s What It Would Cost.
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., has not let up in his push for single-payer health care—and some state legislators are matching his proposal. Earlier this year, Sanders introduced a big and comprehensive “Medicare for All” proposal that would create a government-controlled health care system at the national level. The plan has gained momentum among Senate Democrats,… -
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Why Trump Can End Birthright Citizenship by Executive Order
When it comes to the 14th Amendment, my good friend and fellow Justice Department veteran Andy McCarthy agrees that it does not require birthright citizenship. And we’re not alone: Other experts, such as noted constitutional law scholar John Eastman, law professor and former dean of the Fowler School of Law at Chapman University and a… -
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We Hear You: The Migrant ‘Caravan,’ Racial Preferences, and Other Leftist Passions
Editor's note: The mainstream media reports that Americans shouldn't worry about the "caravan" of thousands of migrants headed to the U.S.-Mexico border. The Daily Signal's audience mostly disagrees, based on comments such as the ones we feature below. Don't forget to write [email protected].—Ken McIntyre Dear Daily Signal: In his commentary, “The Left Goes Full Open… -
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Media Misses: Why Trump’s Criticism Is Justified
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… -
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‘Satisfactory Deal’ With China Could Lead to Lifting of Tariffs, Kudlow Says
President Donald Trump might remove tariffs placed on imported Chinese goods, the chairman of the president’s National Economic 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… -
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‘I’ll Never Be the Same’: My Ukrainian Wife’s First Trip to the United States
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?… -
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The 3 Big Differences Between Conservatives and Progressives
What’s the difference between a conservative and a progressive? Here are three examples. No. 1: Conservatives and progressives have different views about individuals and communities. Conservatives ask: “What can I do for myself, my family, my community, and my fellow citizens?” Progressives ask: “What is unfair?” “What am I owed?” “What has offended me today?”…