August 8 2022
 

Good morning from Washington, where Senate Democrats yesterday pushed through a $570 billion tax hike in a spending bill packed with climate and green energy provisions. Fred Lucas reports as the package moves to the House. A pro-life pregnancy center targeted by vandals invites a visit from a powerful critic: Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Don’t miss Virginia Allen’s video report. On the podcast, historian Tevi Troy describes the harsh trends buffeting President Biden. Plus: a recession in more than name; Microsoft entices gamers to snitch; pursuing free trade with Taiwan; and Ukraine’s possible victory at sea. Eighty years ago today, during World War II, the U.S. executes six German saboteurs as spies while imprisoning two more. 

 
 
 
COMMENTARY
 Here's the Truth About What 'Inflation Reduction Act' Would Do
By Richard Stern

The bill would likely increase near-term inflation, depress household incomes, and produce the long-term deficits that fuel long-term inflation.
NEWS
Inside a Pregnancy Center That Pro-Abortion Vandals Attacked
By Virginia Allen

“They're absolutely victimizing the very women they claim that they're standing up for,” Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares says of the vandals who struck Blue Ridge Pregnancy Center.
NEWS
After Marathon 'Vote-a-Rama,' Senate Democrats Ram Through 'Inflation Reduction Act’ Tax and Spending Bill
By Fred Lucas

Senate Democrats defeated a slew of Republican amendments en route to passing a massive spending and taxing bill.
COMMENTARY
A Recession by Any Other Name Still Means a Terrible Economy
By Richard Stern, Matthew Dickerson

Having given up fixing the economy, President Biden and his handlers instead are fixing the dictionary.
COMMENTARY
Microsoft Goes Full Big Brother With Minecraft Bans
By Douglas Blair

Careful what you say online: Microsoft is listening in. And now the tech giant wants players of Minecraft, its massively popular video game, to snitch on each other.
ANALYSIS
Democrat Defectors Imperil Biden’s Future
By Rob Bluey

History doesn't bode well for incumbent presidents who face intraparty challenges, presidential historian Tevi Troy says on “The Daily Signal Podcast.”
COMMENTARY
After Pelosi’s Visit, It’s Time for US-Taiwan Free Trade Agreement
By Anthony B. Kim

If House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is serious about what she said during her historic visit to Taiwan, urging the Biden administration to start talks for a U.S.-Taiwan free trade agreement is a top action item.
COMMENTARY
With Ground War Bogged Down, Ukraine Should Turn to Sea to Speed Russia’s Defeat
By Brent Sadler

With help in certain key areas, Ukraine could dramatically change the power balance with Russia by taking the initiative at sea.
COMMENTARY
I'm a Conservative College Student. Here's How Universities Are Failing to Prepare Our Future Leaders.
By Lindsey Aden

After one of my classes, another student walked up to me. She had noticed the sticker on my laptop promoting a conservative candidate, and she asked me if I was a Republican.
 
     
 
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