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Sen. Lindsey Graham Demands ‘Unmasking’ Records on Trump, Members of His Family and Campaign
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham requested records Tuesday of Obama administration officials who made so-called unmasking requests for information on President Donald Trump, as well as members of his family and campaign. Graham’s request, submitted to Attorney General William Barr and Richard Grenell, the acting director of national intelligence, is a follow-up to the…Chuck Ross -
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‘Last Dance’: ESPN Series on Michael Jordan Full of Lessons on Life, Family
ESPN’s documentary on Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls is already receiving rave reviews for shining a spotlight on not only the greatest basketball player ever, but one of the best athletes of all time. Four episodes into the 10-part series, “The Last Dance,” has already underscored the vital role that family plays, especially in…Armstrong Williams -
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Problematic Women: Air Force Veteran Talks Military Service, Marriage, and Feminism
If “the American dream” describes overcoming the challenges of a difficult childhood; serving in the armed forces; having the financial freedom to support not only yourself, but also your family; making a difference in your community through political engagement; and finding love along the way, then Anna Paulina Luna is living the dream. Luna joins…Virginia Allen -
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Problematic Women: Charlotte Pence Bond on News for Kids, Growing Up Pence, and Marriage
Starting a news program is no small thing, even when it’s for little people. Charlotte Pence Bond, Vice President Mike Pence’s daughter, joins “Problematic Women” to discuss her recently launched news program for kids called the “Littles News Briefing.” Pence Bond, 26, also speaks about her relationship with her dad, growing up in the Pence…Virginia Allen -
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A Health Crisis Is No Time to Pick a Fight Over Beliefs About Marriage
After New York City became America’s epicenter for COVID-19 infections, Gov. Andrew Cuomo called on medical personnel from around the nation to help if they can. Hundreds, possibly thousands, answered the call, including the nonprofit, faith-based organization Samaritan’s Purse, headed by Franklin Graham, son of the late evangelist Billy Graham. Despite the fact that New…Nicole Russell -
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Liberals’ FAMILY Act Would Hurt Low-Income Workers and Families
If liberals want to provide access to paid family and medical leave, they need to come up with a better solution than they have so far. According to a recent analysis from the Congressional Budget Office, Democrats’ proposed Family and Medical Leave Insurance Act would fail to benefit most of the workers who need it…Rachel Greszler -
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My Family Came From Cuba. Sanders Should Educate Himself on Cuban Suffering.
In a “60 Minutes” segment that aired Feb. 23, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., once again praised the supposed achievements of the Castro family’s communist rule over Cuba since 1959. His remarks were ill-informed, as I can attest. “We’re very opposed to the authoritarian nature of Cuba but you know, it’s unfair to simply say everything is bad. You…Mike Gonzalez -
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Marriage Is the Ticket Out of Poverty
Why are some millennials more financially secure than others? The answer has to do with individual life choices. Americans who graduate high school, start working, get married, and have children—in that order—are significantly less likely to fall into poverty than others. These four core life choices, when sequenced together, provide the best path to a prosperous future….Rep. Ted Budd -
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Faith, Family, Football: Why Patriots Tight End Benjamin Watson Champions Life
Benjamin Watson is not only a starting tight end for the New England Patriots—he’s also the father of seven children, a man of faith, a commentator, and an advocate for life. The 39-year-old football player, who formerly played for the Baltimore Ravens, the New Orleans Saints, and the Cleveland Browns, told The Daily Caller News…Mary Margaret Olohan -
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For Korean Americans, Divided-Family Reunification Act Is a Ray of Hope
Despite more than 20 family reunions held among divided families in South Korea and North Korea, not a single formal family reunion has taken place between Korean Americans and relatives in North Korea. More than 100,000 divided family members were residing in the U.S. in 2000, but now many of them are deceased, and only…Yujin Kim -
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Jobs, Family, Future: Gov. Kristi Noem Shares What’s on the Mind of America’s Heartland
Much of America is focused on something other than impeachment or whatever happens to be trending in the news cycle. Today on The Daily Signal Podcast, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem shares what is on the minds of her constituents in the heartland of America. Cutting red tape for small business and helping communities to…Virginia Allen -
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Court Order Stops Texas Hospital From Removing Baby’s Life Support Against Family’s Wishes
A court order Friday prevented a Texas hospital from removing baby Tinslee Lewis from life support until the court makes a final ruling in the case. The Second Court of Appeals in Fort Worth, Texas, granted the baby emergency relief and ordered Cook Children’s Medical Center not to remove Tinslee from life support until the court makes…Mary Margaret Olohan -
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How Beijing Controls Chinese Citizens Through Family, Education, and Speech
You may have read about China’s practice of foot-binding. It’s an ancient custom dating back to the supposedly pleasing aesthetic sense of the 10th century. To improve their marriage prospects, women would bind their feet with bandages from an early age to stunt the growth of them. The tradition was damaging to the development of…Lee Edwards -
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Podcast: How a Supreme Court Decision Is Hurting a Family Business
Brad and Hilary Scott run a family jewelry business. They sell jewelry across state lines—and that’s become a huge liability. A recent Supreme Court says they, and other businesses, have to pay sales taxes to other states, which could potentially ruin small businesses like theirs. Daniel Davis recently spoke to them at the annual meeting…Daniel Davis -
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Marriage and Pregnancy Reduce Crime
There’s a general assumption in public policy discourse that economic policy and social policy are separate universes. When economic policy is the topic, we think about taxes, government spending, business, jobs, etc. When social policy is the topic, we think about marriage, family, children, abortion, etc. But, in reality, the line between economic policy and…Star Parker -
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49 Conservative Leaders Urge Chick-Fil-A to ‘Reverse Course’ on Pro-Family Charities
Leaders of pro-family, pro-life, and other conservative organizations have sent a letter to Chick-fil-A asking the fast-food chicken company to reconsider its decision to no longer financially support the Salvation Army. “We are tremendously disappointed at your company’s complicity in defaming the mission and intent of the Salvation Army, one of America’s oldest and most…Rachel del Guidice -
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ICE Identifies Hundreds of Migrants Allegedly Lying About Their Family Status
The United States government identified hundreds of migrants allegedly falsely claiming familial status and numerous other migrant adults attempting to pose as minors. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection in the El Paso area have identified 238 fraudulent families, 50 adults falsely claiming to be minors, and have seized hundreds of documents…Jason Hopkins -
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This Family Approached Intercountry Adoption Differently, and It Worked
Fifteen years ago, Bernie and Debbie Penkin adopted two older children from Liberia. Their story bears similarities to many other adoption narratives, but with a few significant differences. The Penkins, who live in Washington state, began to think about adopting from Liberia after talking with some Liberian friends. They were interested in adopting older children because,…Virginia Allen -
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Stand on Marriage Costs Christian School Its Place in Voucher Program
When the state of Maryland found out that Bethel Christian Academy affirms the biblical view of marriage in its student handbook, officials last fall cut the Baltimore-area school from a state-sponsored school voucher program, arguing it practiced sexual discrimination. Now the principal says at least six students no longer can afford to attend Bethel, a…Carmel Kookogey -
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Rep. Omar Stonewalling Hometown Paper on Marriage Controversy, Editor Says
Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar has allegedly been uncooperative with her hometown newspaper’s efforts to get to the bottom of accusations that she committed marriage fraud, the paper’s political editor said. Omar’s brief congressional career has been dogged by accusations—which she has denied—that she married a male relative, possibly her brother. Omar and her current…Peter Hasson