EconomyCommentary
NO, THANKS: Bidenomics Is a Big Turkey, and Not Only at Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is meant to be devoted to thankfulness for family and the many other blessings in each of our lives. But, as most American families… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
The Great Train Robbery: Taxpayer Subsidies for Amtrak Should Be Derailed
As the holiday season approaches, families across America are carefully planning how to spend their hard-earned money on travel and purchases. If only our elected… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Fake ‘Emergency’ Spending in Washington Winds Up Costing Us All
It’s bad enough that Congress and the White House are making no serious effort to cut spending these days—something we all wind up paying for,… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Top 5 Reasons to Oppose Biden’s Request for Extra $106B
President Joe Biden last week asked Congress to provide $106 billion in emergency money to confront multiple crises around the world and at home. As… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Home Prices: From American Dream to American Nightmare
Home ownership was supposed to be the American dream, the thing to which the entire middle class could not only aspire but also achieve. That… Read More
EnergyNews
Energy Department’s National Lab Logs Over $160 Million in Questioned Costs
A Department of Energy lab in Illinois logged over $160 million in questioned costs due to lost invoices, excessive reimbursements, and holiday pay, according to… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Is America Nearing Fall of Rome Status?
America’s financial mismanagement has gotten so bad that some say our country’s decline is now inevitable, drawing parallels to the Roman Empire’s collapse. That comparison… Read More
SecurityNews
Opposition to Biden’s Handling of Ukraine War Reaches All-Time High
A majority of American voters oppose Congress continuing to provide funding and weapons for Ukraine’s war with Russia, according to polling data released Monday and… Read More
EconomyNews
Federal Debt Increased by $2.2 Trillion in Fiscal Year 2023
The federal government’s debt increased by $2,238,422,431,416.43 in fiscal year 2023, according to data published by the U.S. Treasury Department. On Sept. 30, 2022, the… Read More
PoliticsNews
Citing Congress’ ‘Complete Absence of Leadership, Vision, and Spine,’ Lawmaker Threatens to Quit
“I’m sick and tired of the gamesmanship when we’re dealing with people’s lives,” a Republican congresswoman from Indiana says, threatening to quit over the GOP… Read More
PoliticsAnalysis
Government Keeps Lights on as Spending Fight Continues. What Happens Next?
Congress has averted a government shutdown—for now. The continuing resolution passed Saturday keeps government agencies funded at current levels until Nov. 17. The bill passed… Read More
EconomyCommentary
UAW, Automakers Should Fight Washington, Not Each Other
In October 2021, I warned that the inflationary fallout from Bidenomics would lead to an increase in labor unrest and strikes. Two years later, we have the biggest… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
How Border Crisis Became Focus of Federal Spending Debate and What Elon Musk Has to Do With It
The crisis at the U.S. southern border is now being closely linked to Congress passing annual spending bills. Congress has until Saturday to pass the… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Network ‘News’ Predictably Blames Republicans in ‘Shutdown Showdown’
The nightly “news” cannot be expected to offer you an “explainer” on anything happening in Washington. Their ratings gurus would tell them that trying to… Read More
EconomyCommentary
How Washington’s $7.5 Trillion Deficit Spending Spree is Bankrupting America
Polls show that Americans are pessimistic about the economy, with inflation as the top concern. That’s understandable, but do they understand where this inflationary surge… Read More
EconomyCommentary
House Budget Panel Republicans Deliver Plan to Tackle $33T Debt
The federal government reached an ominous milestone Sept. 15 as the gross national debt exceeded $33 trillion—or more than $57,000 per household. The debt increased… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
4 Ways Washington’s Spending Spree Caused Inflation With Trillions in Waste, Fraud
Americans are justifiably unhappy with the state of the economy. The inflation figures for August took a turn for the worse—meaning families have now lost… Read More
EconomyNews
Heritage Foundation Backs House Deal on Continuing Resolution With Spending Cuts, Border Security
The Heritage Foundation on Monday threw its support behind a spending agreement reached as a compromise among House Republicans. The budget deal was reached between… Read More
Economy Commentary
What America’s National Debt and Pumpkin Spice Lattes Have in Common
Interest payments on America’s national debt have a troubling connection to the beloved pumpkin spice latte. America’s national debt is fast approaching $33 trillion. The… Read More
PoliticsNews
Conservatives, Moderates Reach Spending Deal That Includes Border Provisions
A group of House Republicans has released a draft bill to fund the government after weekend negotiations to avoid a shutdown. The bill, titled the… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Sen. Mike Lee Tells How ‘The Firm’ Hijacks Legislative Process to Continue Reckless Spending
Another year, another “government shutdown” fight on Capitol Hill. As of this writing, 12 appropriations bills need to pass by Sept. 30 or the government… Read More
PoliticsAnalysis
Federal Spending Bills Must Address Border Crisis, Conservatives Say
If Congressmen are serious about border security, they will use the power of the purse to secure America’s borders, according to Lora Ries. Congress is… Read More
SecurityNews
WATCH: Former Border Official Shares ‘Visceral’ Reaction to 2 Deaths Caused by Human Smuggler
“My reaction to this video is visceral,” former homeland security official Mark Morgan said after watching Elisa and Emilio Tambunga tell their story in a… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Defense Expert: America’s Ability to Defend Itself Declining as Result of Several Bad Choices
The United States military’s ability to defend this nation and her interests is declining by choice, and that is creating unacceptable risk, according to national… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
BOONDOGGLES: 7 Examples of Wasteful, Outrageous Earmarks in Senate Spending Package
This week, the Senate will be debating—and will likely vote on—a package of spending bills that covers the departments of Agriculture, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and… Read More
PoliticsAnalysis
Thousands of Bills, Back Rooms, Spending Debates: How Congress Really Works
Many Americans have seen a “Schoolhouse Rock” video explaining how Congress operates, or they may have taken political science classes in school. But neither paints… Read More
SecurityAnalysis
House Freedom Caucus: No Security, No Funding
With the clock ticking closer to the Sept. 30 government funding deadline, the conservative House Freedom Caucus this week outlined its official position on Washington’s… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Nattering Neocons of Negativity
Earlier this week, my colleagues Tony Kinnett and Tim Kennedy visited Hawaii to report for The Daily Signal on the deadliest U.S. wildfire in over… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Take ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ Seriously
You don’t need a college degree to understand what’s happening in our country. Oliver Anthony, the Virginia songwriter and singer behind the viral hit “Rich… Read More
EconomyNews
House Conservatives Say Any Spending Bill Must Address Border Security, DOJ Weaponization
The House Freedom Caucus, a group of conservative lawmakers in the House, outlined Monday what conditions would need to be met for it to vote… Read More
