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Why Low-Yield Nuclear Warheads Are Critical to Preventing Nuclear War
Last month, Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., introduced a bill that if approved would stop the administration’s plans to modify select warheads on submarine-launched ballistic missiles to give them a low-yield option. Such a step is unwise, considering the compelling rationale that drove the Pentagon to initiate the effort. The bill argues that U.S. low-yield options… -
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Kavanaugh’s Anger Is Justified
Brett Kavanaugh’s passionate outrage during his hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee last Thursday is generating scorn, not empathy, from plenty of liberals. “I couldn’t help but think that if a woman had ever performed that way, they would say ‘hysterical,’” House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Saturday, later adding, “I think that he… -
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The Daily Signal Podcast: A First Look at the USMCA Trade Deal
Is the new United States Mexico Canada Agreement better than the North American Free Trade Agreement? The Heritage Foundation’s Tori Whiting joins us to discuss the new North American trade deal President Donald Trump hawked Monday, and what the next steps are. Plus: Kanye West tells the truth about the left on “Saturday Night Live.”… -
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Why This Victim of Attempted Rape, Physical Assault Supports Kavanaugh
The leader of a conservative-leaning public policy women’s organization who says she was a victim of physical assault and attempted rape says the sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh have influenced the way she thinks about the #MeToo movement. “I think it has been painful. I think it is painful for victims,… -
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Beijing Doth Protest Too Much. US Arms Sales to Taiwan Are Right Thing to Do.
The United States on Sept. 24 announced a new set of arms sales to Taiwan. Valued at $330 million, this sale comprises mainly spare parts and equipment to support Taiwan’s air force, including its F-16s and C-130s. This marks the second major arms sale to Taiwan by the Trump administration, following a $1.4 billion sale… -
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California Gov. Jerry Brown Signs Bill Requiring Female Board Directors
California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill Sunday that will require publicly traded companies with headquarters in the state to have women serving on their boards of directors. “Given all the special privileges that corporations have enjoyed for so long, it’s high time corporate boards include the people who constitute more than half the ‘persons’… -
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4 Big Questions About the FBI’s 7th Kavanaugh Probe
President Donald Trump said Monday that it’s up to the FBI and the Senate to decide on the scope of the agency’s seventh background inquiry into Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, this one focused on allegations of sexual misconduct. In interviews with The Daily Signal, legal experts say the FBI probe can be completed within… -
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Republicans Offered to Interview Ford in California. Why Didn’t She Know That?
Whatever side you fall on in the fight over Brett Kavanaugh, most Americans can agree on one thing: Somewhere along the way, the process broke down. This isn’t how it’s supposed to work. Over the weekend, Republicans blamed the mess on Sen. Dianne Feinstein, the California Democrat who sat on Christine Blasey Ford’s allegation for… -
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California Governor Rejects Bill Mandating Abortion Pills on College Campuses
California Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown rejected a bill Sunday that would mandate college campuses to offer abortion pills, calling it unnecessary. “According to a study sponsored by supporters of this legislation, the average distance to abortion providers in campus communities varies from five to seven miles, not an unreasonable distance,” Brown wrote in the veto letter…. -
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7 Inconsistencies or Gaps Identified by Christine Blasey Ford’s Questioner
The woman who accuses Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her when they were teens tells a story with multiple inconsistencies, the sex crimes prosecutor who questioned her has told Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee. A “reasonable prosecutor” would not move forward based on this evidence, the veteran sex crimes prosecutor said…. -
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Democrats Now Want Kavanaugh Investigated for Perjury
Still lacking corroborating evidence of disputed sexual misconduct accusations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, some Democrats now want Kavanaugh investigated for perjury in the latest iteration of their monthslong campaign to derail his confirmation. The perjury push comes as Democrats still lack corroborating evidence to support professor Christine Blasey Ford's claim that Kavanaugh tried to… -
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Prosecution of Woman Who Rescued Animals Amid Hurricane Florence Shows No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
During Hurricane Florence, a North Carolina woman, Tammie Hedges, graciously took more than two dozen animals into a warehouse that she is converting into an animal shelter. Using supplies purchased with private donations, Hedges offered the space—as part of her nonprofit, no-kill animal shelter, Crazy’s Claws N’ Paws—for animals to stay in while their owners evacuated…. -
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Podcast: Allie Beth Stuckey on Millennial Misconceptions, #MeToo, and Advice for Conservatives
On today’s show, we feature an interview with Allie Beth Stuckey, best known as the “Conservative Millennial” and host of the popular CRTV podcast “Relatable.” She tells The Daily Signal how conservatives can make inroads with younger Americans. Stuckey also addresses misconceptions about millennials, the #MeToo movement, and picks her favorite young conservative leader. You… -
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FBI Contacts Second Kavanaugh Accuser, Suggesting Wider Probe
The FBI has contacted Deborah Ramirez in connection with its investigation of sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. The bureau’s contact with Ramirez confirms it will not confine its inquiry to the first set of allegations brought by Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, though it is not yet clear which other accusations federal… -
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We Hear You: Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford State Their Cases to America
Editor's note: Our audience had much to say in the days leading up to the extraordinary hearing Thursday where the Senate Judiciary Committee heard from Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and his accuser, Christine Blasey Ford. Here's a sampling. Write us at [email protected].—Ken McIntyre Dear Daily Signal: How is it that Christine Blasey Ford remembers every… -
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Media Misses: Left Outraged at Kavanaugh, Graham’s Show of Emotion
Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh battled for his reputation this week, and everything was on the line. But, it was Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who took matters into his own hands and stole the show. Graham vocalized what many people have been thinking, and called out the handling of allegations since they came to light. … -
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Congress Sees Hundreds of Millions in New Spending as an Afterthought
For most Americans, $351 million is serious money. The median worker earns $45,708 per year, which means it would take 7,679 average earners to reach $351 million. But for Congress, $351 million is an afterthought. This is the amount that Congress has voted to spend on Pell Grants in addition to the budget-busting deal agreed… -
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Bernie Sanders’ Misguided Amazon Bill Would Backfire on Workers
No single company gets perhaps as much attention in the news as Amazon. The online retailing giant has surpassed $1 trillion in market value and is now searching for a city to place its second headquarters. Amazon has done enormous good in making Americans’ lives more convenient. But not everyone is a fan. Sen. Bernie…