Why a Bigger Social Security Program Would Make Us Worse Off

By Rachel Greszler The truth is unavoidable: Social Security is insolvent. It’s set to run out of money to pay scheduled benefits in about 15 years, barring action from Congress. Policymakers have only a handful of options to avoid a roughly 25% cut in benefits for everyone. They can raise taxes, cut benefits, or enact … Read more

Mary Millben Is Singing the National Anthem at Trump’s Rally. She Loves Performing America’s Patriotic Music (Just Listen).

By Rob Bluey Recording artist Mary Millben will perform the national anthem for President Donald Trump at Tuesday’s rally at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. Millben headlined The Heritage Foundation’s Annual Leadership Conference in April and spoke to The Daily Signal about her love of America’s patriotic music and what it’s like to perform … Read more

Gun Rights Made All the Difference for These Would-Be Victims

By Amy Swearer Contrary to the rhetoric of many gun control advocates, the Second Amendment’s protection of the individual right to keep and bear arms is not a malevolent, outdated barricade to peace that must be demolished or diminished in the name of public safety. Rather, it is a fundamental part of the nation’s scheme … Read more

How Trump’s Tax Cuts Are Helping the Middle Class

By Rob Bluey On today’s episode of The Daily Signal Podcast, we feature an interview with Julio Gonzalez, chairman of Engineered Tax Services, and Stephen Moore, a distinguished visiting fellow at The Heritage Foundation and author of “Trumponomics: Inside the America First Plan to Revive Our Economy.” Gonzalez and Moore discuss the benefits of President … Read more

Companies Backing Abortion Should Be Careful What They Wish For

By Nicole Russell A vast array of corporations have come out in support of abortion in recent weeks—specifically to oppose “heartbeat” bills that ban abortion after six weeks, such as the ones recently signed into law in Georgia, Missouri, and Alabama. Last week, leaders of more than 180 companies—including MAC Cosmetics, Yelp, and clothing-maker Eileen … Read more