SecurityCommentary
The Truth About Border Walls’ Effectiveness
“Everyone is entitled to his own opinion but not to his own facts.” That pithy observation is attributed to the late Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan,… Read More
SecurityNews
Trump Has Authority to Declare Emergency for Border Wall, Arizona Lawmaker Says
President Donald Trump does have the authority to declare a national emergency in order to build his promised border barrier between the United States and… Read More
SecurityNews
Trump Honors 3 D-Day Veterans During State of the Union Address
During his State of the Union speech, President Donald Trump honored the service of three veterans who served in World War II. “On D-Day, June… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Exiting the INF Treaty Over Russian Violations Would Send a Signal of US Resolve
On Feb. 1, more than a decade after we now know Russia began developing a banned ground-launched cruise missile, the United States formally initiated withdrawal… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Remembering Reagan’s Army Secretary, John O. Marsh Jr.
America lost a patriot Monday with the death of John O. Marsh Jr. Marsh, who died at 92, was the secretary of the Army for… Read More
SecurityNews
US Suspends Cold War-Era Nuclear Treaty With Russia, and Ukraine Braces for the Fallout
KYIV, Ukraine—The U.S. announced on Friday that it was suspending its obligations under a Cold War-era arms control treaty with Russia. “For far too long,… Read More
SecurityNews
Pence Praises DEA for Border Security, Weakening Maduro Regime
Vice President Mike Pence vowed Thursday that regardless of what happens in Congress, the administration will secure the southern border—and that includes a wall. After… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Here Are 3 Cyber Takeaways From the Recent Report on Global Threats
The United States is facing a wave of new threats from abroad. Unlike in previous decades, some of the most serious of these threats are… Read More
SecurityCommentary
The FBI Foiled 2 Terror Plots in 2 Weeks. Here’s What Happened.
On Jan. 7, Ismail Hamed brandished a knife against an Arizona police officer and was shot after refusing to comply with orders to drop the… Read More
SecurityCommentary
We Hear You: The President’s Border Standoff With Democrats
Editor’s note: The Daily Signal’s audience tends to be passionate about standing behind the president in his showdown with congressional Democrats over securing the southern… Read More
SecurityNews
The US Strikes Back Against Russia’s European Gas Empire
KYIV, Ukraine—With the Kremlin tightening its grip on the European energy market, the U.S. has hardened its opposition to a controversial Russian gas pipeline, which… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Why Privatizing Airport Security Is Good for American Taxpayers and Their Security
The flu season isn’t the only thing keeping some Transportation Security Administration agents out of work. As the partial government shutdown rolls on, TSA paychecks… Read More
SecurityCommentary
New Missile Defense Review Is a Well-Considered Response to a Changing Global Threat Landscape
Amid reports that Russia is developing new cruise and ballistic missiles—including one that violates the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces treaty—and assessments that North Korea now has… Read More
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Reforming the Visa Waiver Program Would Enhance National Security, Economic Growth
With the start of a new year, Congress has the ability to start fresh with new reforms. The Visa Waiver Program is one worthy candidate… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Gillette’s Toxic Sanctimony
One of the world’s most successful brands committed ideological hara-kiri this week. Recognized around the world as a symbol of manly civility for more than… Read More
SecurityCommentary
The Left, the Wall, and the Truth
Democrats and others on the left offer three reasons for their opposition to building a wall on America’s southern border. A wall is ineffective. A… Read More
SecurityNews
Trump Shares Photo of ‘Strong and Beautiful’ Wall Design
President Donald Trump shared an image of a “very high, strong and beautiful” portion of wall on the U.S. border with Mexico via Twitter Friday…. Read More
SecurityFeature
Ukraine’s Leap of Faith Is a Step Toward Ditching Russian Influence
KYIV, Ukraine—Orthodox Christians celebrated Christmas on Jan. 7, according to the Julian calendar. This year’s holiday was the first for Ukraine’s newly unified, national Orthodox… Read More
SecurityAnalysis
Podcast: House Conservatives Weigh in on the Wall, Shutdown, and National Emergencies
Does President Donald Trump have the authority to declare the situation at the border a national emergency? What should happen at the border? Reps. Jim… Read More
SecurityNews
What 3 Conservative Lawmakers Want Trump to Do on Wall, National Emergency
A conservative lawmaker says Congress should appropriate money for a barrier along the southern border so that President Donald Trump does not feel forced to… Read More
SecurityNews
During Trump Visit to Border, Families of Slain Officers Call for Border Wall
After his police officer brother, who had immigrated to the United States legally, was allegedly killed by an illegal immigrant, Reggie Singh says it’s time… Read More
SecurityCommentary
CNN Accidentally Proves Why Walls and Fences Work
In the span of less than 24 hours, CNN inadvertently helped President Donald Trump make his case for funds to build a new barrier at… Read More
SecurityCommentary
The Frustrating Flip-Flopping of Politicians Over the Border Wall
Despite advance billing that President Donald Trump’s border wall speech would break news and contain new information, it was mostly familiar rhetoric: Criminals and drugs,… Read More
SecurityNews
4 Things to Know About Trump’s Ability to Declare an Emergency to Build a Wall
During his prime-time Oval Office address Tuesday night, President Donald Trump left out any reference to declaring a national emergency as a way to build… Read More
SecurityNews
Students Caught Stunned on Video After Hearing Democrats’ Past Pro-Wall Remarks
Campus Reform asked American University students their thoughts on President Donald Trump’s statements on immigration and building the wall in midst of the partial government… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Border Wall First Big Government-Funded Infrastructure Project Liberals Don’t Like
Profligate politicians have never met a multibillion-dollar infrastructure project they didn’t like—except when it comes to President Donald Trump’s border wall. Think about it. Boston’s… Read More
SecurityAnalysis
Podcast: Do Walls Work?
When it comes to border security, what are the facts? Heritage Foundation analyst David Inserra, who focuses on immigration and homeland security, joins us to… Read More
SecurityAnalysis
Fact-Checking 5 of Trump’s Claims in Border Speech
President Donald Trump made the case Tuesday night for the $5.7 billion he wants Congress to approve for a wall expanding the physical barrier along… Read More
SecurityNews
From Oval Office, Trump Says Border Wall Would Make Nation ‘Safer Than Ever Before’
President Donald Trump made an emotional plea Tuesday night for Congress to pass a border security package that includes funding for a steel wall, to… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Read Trump’s Full Oval Office Speech on ‘Crisis’ in Border Security
Here is the White House transcript of President Donald Trump’s Oval Office speech on illegal immigration and border security, delivered Tuesday night. My fellow Americans:… Read More
