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Treasury Can’t Go Wobbly When Sanctions Against Russians Are Starting to Hurt
Anybody in the inner circle of Russian strongman Vladimir Putin who might have cheered President Donald Trump’s victory in 2016 must now be sorely disappointed. When it comes to dealing with Russia, Trump has been the toughest president since Ronald Reagan. He has sent advanced weapons to the Ukrainians and Georgians, increased U.S. defense spending in… -
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Pittsburgh Synagogue Rabbi Says ‘Good Will Always Win Out’ in Spite of Evildoers
Pittsburgh Rabbi Jeffrey Myers said he’s chosen to believe “good will always win out” in spite of the tragedy that occurred during Saturday’s shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue. Myers appeared on CNN’s “New Day” Tuesday to discuss the mass shooting that claimed the lives of 11 people and wounded several others. The suspect has been identified as… -
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I’m Jewish, and I Think the Biggest Increase in Anti-Semitism Is From the Left
All my life I have reminded fellow Jews in America that we are the luckiest Jews to have ever lived in a non-Jewish country. I know what I’m talking about. I wrote a book on anti-Semitism, taught Jewish history at Brooklyn College, and fought anti-Semitism since I was 21, when Israel sent me into the… -
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Birthright Citizenship: A Fundamental Misunderstanding of the 14th Amendment
What’s the citizenship status of the children of illegal aliens? That question has spurred quite a debate over the 14th Amendment lately, with the news that several states—including Pennsylvania, Arizona, Oklahoma, Georgia, and South Carolina—may launch efforts to deny automatic citizenship to such children. Critics claim that anyone born in the United States is automatically… -
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Serbia’s Objections Shouldn’t Thwart Kosovo’s Bid to Create Its Own Army
Kosovo, a small country in the western Balkans, declared its independence from Serbia in 2008, after sectarian wars in the 1990s. A decade later, Kosovo still doesn’t have a national army, despite being recognized by 114 other nations. That may soon change. Last week, Kosovo’s parliament passed three laws that will move the Kosovo Security… -
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Green Energy Mandates Could Double Your Electric Bills
Business and homeowner utility costs could double in many states if environmental groups succeed in enacting draconian solar and wind power mandates in states across the country. Yet these mandates will have almost no impact in cleaning the air or reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In Arizona and Nevada, voters will decide on Nov. 6 whether… -
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Podcast: Does America Have an Anti-Semitism Problem?
Almost immediately following the horrific shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue, media figures began claiming there is widespread anti-Semitism among conservatives. This ignoried the pervasive anti-Semitism within the BDS movement and other mainstream liberal groups on college campuses nationwide. Joel Griffith, chair of the Washington, D.C. chapter of Young Jewish Conservatives and research fellow… -
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Trump Traveling to Pennsylvania, as White House Fends Off Media Blame
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… -
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Student Cancels Petition Seeking Removal of Clarence Thomas’ Name From Campus Building
An alumna of a Georgia college has canceled her petition demanding that the college remove Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ name from a campus building. More than 2,400 people had signed an online petition calling on the Savannah College of Art and Design to rename its Clarence Thomas Center for Historic Preservation. The petition webpage… -
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America Has Always Been a Safe Haven for Jews. An Evil Killer Won’t Change That.
A wicked man shot and killed 11 people at a Pittsburgh synagogue and wounded six others on Saturday. It was a horrific act of targeted violence against Jews that rightly drew a response from the White House and the nation. “This evil anti-Semitic attack is an assault on all of us. It’s an assault on… -
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Military to Deploy 5,000 Troops to Border
The Department of Defense is ready to deploy 5,000 members of the U.S. military to the southern border ahead of the potential arrival of thousands of Central American migrants who reportedly plan to bypass asylum offers in Mexico and head straight for the U.S. U.S. officials announced this new number Monday, up from the originally… -
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Judge Bans Enforcement of California Law Requiring Pro-Life Groups to Promote Abortion
A federal judge in San Diego has permanently barred enforcement of California’s Reproductive FACT Act, which requires pro-life crisis pregnancy centers to disseminate information about abortion. The Friday order follows a June 26 Supreme Court decision that found that the FACT Act likely violates the First Amendment. “The government has no business forcing anyone to express a… -
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Here’s How the Tax Cuts Are Helping Americans in Every State
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has been one of the strongest and boldest reforms of President Donald Trump’s first term in office. According to analysis from The Heritage Foundation, the tax law will give hardworking Americans tax breaks in every congressional district and in every state. Across the nation at large, the average American… -
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Here Are 3 Cases to Watch at the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is back in session after a two-week break. The justices will hear arguments in a number of important cases, including ones dealing with coercive class-action settlements, using hovercrafts for moose hunting in Alaska, and Virginia’s ban on uranium mining. Here are three cases to watch closely in the coming weeks. Frank v…. -
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Podcast: William F. Buckley’s Legacy and Ideas
On today’s show we feature an interview with Kathryn Jean Lopez, a senior fellow at National Review Institute and an editor-at-large of National Review. We discuss how the National Review Institute is carrying on the legacy of the late William F. Buckley, founder of National Review and host of “Firing Line.” Lopez spoke at The Heritage Foundation’s… -
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Meet 5 Young African-Americans Who Want to Give Trump a Chance
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… -
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‘Gosnell’ Hangs On at Box Office Despite Obstacles
The movie about Kermit Gosnell, the late-term abortionist in Philadelphia who went to prison after being convicted of the murder of three babies, briefly cracked the Top 10 at the U.S. box office but also continues to face what its producers call censorship. “We have been banned, blocked, and attacked,” Phelim McAleer, who co-produced “Gosnell:… -
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Hate Crimes Among Charges in Killing of 11 at Pittsburgh Synagogue
Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Saturday that the Justice Department is filing federal hate crime charges that could lead to the death penalty for Robert Bowers, the 46-year-old man who allegedly murdered 11 people at a Pittsburgh synagogue. “These alleged crimes are reprehensible and utterly repugnant to the values of this nation. Accordingly, the Department… -
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Media Misses: Reporting on Suspicious Packages Shows Media Rhetoric Out of Control
Many in the media pointed fingers and jumped to conclusions after a series of suspicious packages were sent to prominent Democrats this week. On more than one occasion, the news media was quick to put the blame on President Donald Trump. MSNBC’s Katy Tur exploded when a guest suggested that both sides should tone down… -
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Socialism Was Once a Bad Word. So What Happened? Eric Bolling Explains.
CRTV host and author Eric Bolling recently spoke to The Daily Signal about socialism, the Trump economy, media bias, and the demise of "Never Trump" Republicans. This is a lightly edited transcript of that interview. You can listen to audio of the interview on our podcast. Ginny Montalbano: Eric Bolling, thanks for joining The Daily Signal. You're a…