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For years, Jeff and Tricia Bradford kept their abortion a secret from their friends and church community. “We hid our story, because of the deep shame and regret that we had,” Jeff Bradford says. The couple was engaged when Tricia, then 20, learned she was pregnant. "Fear didn't waste a second coming into that conversation and shame," she said. "And so, we just immediately thought, ‘What are we going to do?’" The couple reached out to a family member and received some “terrible advice,” the husband says, adding that a few days later, he and his wife “ended up at Planned Parenthood, and we took the life of our first daughter, and we didn't talk about it for 17 years.” Even being active members in their church, the couple says, they “sat in the pew silent” because no one in their community talked about the issue of life or abortion. But counseling and a connection with two pro-life leaders led the couple down a road that changed their lives. Today, Jeff Bradford serves as president of Human Coalition, a pro-life organization that aims to help women choose life, and the couple have four children. Now, 32 years after aborting their first baby, the Bradfords are sharing their story in their new book, “Beauty from Ashes: A Christian Couple’s Journey From Abortion to Redemption.” The couple joins “The Daily Signal Podcast” to share their story and encourage churches across the country to be intentional about providing care for women who have had abortions. Enjoy the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down: Former President Donald Trump holds a press conference and announces three presidential candidate debates. Kamala Harris fires back at pro-Palestinian protesters at a campaign rally. Trump’s running mate Sen. JD Vance takes clear jabs at Gov. Tim Walz. Three Taylor Swift concerts canceled following a thwarted terrorist plot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Joe Biden’s proposed changes to the Supreme Court are “shameful” and “dangerous,” legal expert John Malcolm says. Last week, Biden announced a “bold plan to reform the Supreme Court,” including ending lifetime appointments in favor of 18-year terms, implementation of an enforceable code of ethics, and an attempt to reverse the U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling on presidential immunity. “It is attempting to attack the integrity of the court and to destroy the independence of the one body that is supposed to be apolitical,” says Malcolm, senior legal fellow and vice president of the Institute for Constitutional Government at The Heritage Foundation. Malcolm joins “The Daily Signal Podcast” to explain the likelihood of any of Biden’s three proposals actually being implemented, and what each would mean for the integrity of the Supreme Court. Enjoy the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down: Under Tim Walz’s leadership, Minnesota babies born alive in botched abortions were left to die. Republicans celebrate Kamala Harris’ choice of Tim Walz. Far-left squad member Rep. Cori Bush loses her primary. Palestine supporters vandalize the American Israel Public Affairs Committee headquarters Russia accuses Ukraine of entering and attacking its territory. Relevant Links https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/08/06/under-gov-tim-walz-babies-born-alive-in-botched-abortions-were-left-to-die-then-he-removed-reporting-requirements/ https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/08/07/tim-walz-silent-ties-minnesota-freedom-fund-bailed-rioters-domestic-abusers/ Listen to other podcasts from The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/ Get daily conservative news you can trust from our Morning Bell newsletter: DailySignal.com/morningbellsubscription Listen to more Heritage podcasts: https://www.heritage.org/podcasts Sign up for The Agenda newsletter — the lowdown on top issues conservatives need to know about each week: https://www.heritage.org/agenda Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an interview with The Daily Signal, renowned historian Victor Davis Hanson discusses the updated edition of his bestselling book, "The Case for Trump." Months before the 2024 presidential election, Hanson offers fresh insights into the remarkable political comeback of Donald Trump. The book's new introduction delves into the final days of Trump's presidency through late spring 2024, chronicling the unprecedented challenges Trump has faced and his resilience since leaving the White House. Hanson covers recent events—from legal battles to media controversies—and their impact on Trump's political standing. "It was really the most remarkable comeback in American political history, even more impressive than Richard Nixon's phoenix-like rise after losing the gubernatorial election to Pat Brown in 1962," Hanson says. Our conversation explores the miscalculations of Trump's opponents, his unfair treatment at the hands of rogue prosecutors, and the ever-changing dynamics shaping the presidential race. Plus, Hanson offers his perspective on how best to counter Democrat presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Listen to today's episode of "The Daily Signal Podcast" or read a lightly edited transcript of our interview at DailySignal.com. Enjoy the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down: Vice President Kamala Harris chooses Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson says Kamala Harris chose Tim Walz over Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro because Shapiro is Jewish. Sen. Josh Hawley urges the Secret Service to suspend the agent in charge of the Butler, Pennsylvania, Trump rally. Elon Musk’s social media platform X filed a lawsuit against advertisers for allegedly violating antitrust laws. Relevant Links https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/08/06/kamala-harris-vp-pick-signed-bill-allowing-illegal-aliens-receive-drivers-licenses-minnesota/ https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/08/06/hawley-calls-suspension-inefficient-inexperienced-lead-agent-july-13-trump-rally/ https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/08/06/breaking-kamala-harris-chooses-tim-walz-running-mate/ https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/08/05/bernie-sanders-backed-vp-front-runner-walzs-radical-record-abortion-gender-affirming-care/ Listen to other podcasts from The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/ Get daily conservative news you can trust from our Morning Bell newsletter: DailySignal.com/morningbellsubscription Listen to more Heritage podcasts: https://www.heritage.org/podcasts Sign up for The Agenda newsletter — the lowdown on top issues conservatives need to know about each week: https://www.heritage.org/agenda Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Charles Gasparino set out to report on Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse, he had no idea he was about to uncover a much larger story: the radical transformation of American business. Gasparino, a veteran financial journalist at Fox Business, initially focused on the bank's poor risk management. But he soon stumbled upon something more troublesome—an unhealthy fixation on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies. This misplaced focus, Gasparino argues, played a significant role in the bank's ultimate demise. As he dug deeper, a troubling pattern emerged. Silicon Valley Bank wasn't an isolated case—it was just the beginning. From Disney’s controversial policies under Bob Chapek to BlackRock CEO Larry Fink's aggressive push for ESG standards, Gasparino found that wokeness had infiltrated boardrooms across America. Gasparino traced this trend back to the summer of 2020, when corporations reacted strongly to the George Floyd protests, exemplified by J.P. Morgan’s CEO, Jamie Dimon, famously taking a knee. Through extensive interviews and research, Gasparino documented how corporations eagerly embraced woke ideas, only to face harsh financial realities. His new book "Go Woke, Go Broke: The Inside Story of the Radicalization of Corporate America" offers a stark warning to CEOs who might be tempted to follow this path. On today's episode of "The Daily Signal Podcast," Gasparino explains that when businesses stray from their core mission—maximizing shareholder value—it's a losing proposition. Listen as we explore how woke ideology reshaped corporate America and what can be done about it. Enjoy the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down: Vice President Kamala Harris will announce her pick for a running mate on Tuesday. The Dow Jones, NASDAQ, and S&P 500 fall amid fears of a coming recession. The U.S. believes an Iranian attack on Israel is likely coming soon. The spread of misinformation online led to widespread rioting in Britain over the weekend. The Quiet Skies program is monitoring former U.S. Representative and Presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard. Relevant Links Listen to other podcasts from The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/ Get daily conservative news you can trust from our Morning Bell newsletter: DailySignal.com/morningbellsubscription Listen to more Heritage podcasts: https://www.heritage.org/podcasts Sign up for The Agenda newsletter — the lowdown on top issues conservatives need to know about each week: https://www.heritage.org/agenda Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, dubbed last week the "Fight for Reproductive Freedom Week of Action." Democrats say abortion empowers women, but research shows that most women would have chosen life if they had more emotional and material support, Emily Erin Davis, vice president of communications for Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, told The Daily Signal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down: Vice President Kamala Harris has enough delegates to secure the 2024 Democratic nominee, and her presidential campaign has broken a fundraiser record. The Biden administration pauses an immigration program over fraud concerns. A groundbreaking New York Times report reveals that one of the nations leading LGBTQ groups has some lavish spending habits. A ruling out of the Michigan Supreme Court indicates that the state’s minimum wage is about to rise. Olympics boxing match draws outrage. Is “Twisters” worth seeing? We review the summer blockbuster. Relevant Links Listen to other podcasts from The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/ Get daily conservative news you can trust from our Morning Bell newsletter: DailySignal.com/morningbellsubscription Listen to more Heritage podcasts: https://www.heritage.org/podcasts Sign up for The Agenda newsletter — the lowdown on top issues conservatives need to know about each week: https://www.heritage.org/agenda Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sen. Roger Marshall says he will launch an investigation into Google after the search engine suppressed content related to the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Google is “no longer functioning as a search engine that just assimilates” information, says Marshall, R-Kan., “but now they're using algorithms to campaign against President Trump.” Initiating a Google search of “assassination attempt on president,” quickly reveals that Trump’s name is not within the autofill of suggested searches, although former Presidents Harry Truman, Gerald Ford, and Ronald Reagan are. Google enjoys legal protections under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Those protections shield Google and other platforms, such as Facebook and X, from civil liability for the content users of the platform generate. But if Google wants to act as a publisher, like a news outlet, they should not enjoy Section 230 protections, Marshall says. The Kansas Republican is calling on Google to explain what he regards as content suppression, but says he thinks that “if we had a strong commander in chief, that they would be intervening already.” Marshall joins “The Daily Signal Podcast” to discuss the investigation into what he asserts is Google’s content suppression. Marshall also weighs in on the plea deal reached with three terrorists behind the 9/11 attacks, including Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, described as the mastermind of the attacks. The deal takes the death penalty off the table for the terrorists imprisoned at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in exchange for them pleading guilty to a number of charges, including the murders of nearly 3,000 people on Sept. 11, 2001. The Kansas lawmaker explains why he thinks the deal is a “slap in the face” to the men and women who lost their lives on 9/11, their families, and all who still suffer from physical injuries because of the terrorist attacks. Enjoy the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down: The terrorist behind the 9/11 attack will not receive the death penalty. After more than a year, 32-year-old Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is free. The leader of Iran ordered a strike against Israel. A team leader at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommended approving “puberty blockers” for teens. A number of Fortune 500 companies that publicly condemned the Jan. 6 Capitol riot have remained silent following the July 13 attempted Trump assassination. President Joe Biden’s administration’s rewrite of Title IX takes effect. Relevant Links https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/08/01/bidens-radical-title-ix-rewrite-goes-effect-blocked-26-states/ https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/08/01/exclusive-fda-leader-backed-puberty-blockers-kids-despite-finding-increased-risk-suicidality/ https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/08/01/these-fortune-500-companies-remained-silent-over-trump-assassination-attempt-but-condemned-j6/ Listen to other podcasts from The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/ Get daily conservative news you can trust from our Morning Bell newsletter: DailySignal.com/morningbellsubscription Listen to more Heritage podcasts: https://www.heritage.org/podcasts Sign up for The Agenda newsletter — the lowdown on top issues conservatives need to know about each week: https://www.heritage.org/agenda Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Joe Biden is, for all practical purposes, a lame-duck president, and that may embolden terrorists in the Middle East, Victoria Coates says. “Unfortunately, we're in this unprecedented situation, where it's almost not clear who the commander in chief of the United States is," says Coates, vice president of the Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation. “We haven't heard from the president. We haven't seen the president,” says Coates, who also served as deputy national security adviser in the Trump administration, adding that Biden has had “nothing on his schedule for days now.” “Is the vice president essentially filling this role?” Coates asked. “It's not in her constitutional powers to do so, although she may be doing it in all practical ways. But my concern is, given that unprecedented flux and confusion, that the normal Iranian decision-making will be altered, and they might do something they wouldn't have tried even two months ago.” In the wake of an airstrike that killed Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran on Wednesday, Iran’s supreme leader, the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, says revenge is Iran’s “duty.” Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps also threatened Israel, claiming that the “Zionist regime will face a harsh and painful response from the powerful and huge resistance front, especially Islamic Iran.” The strike was carried out right after the Hamas leader attended the inauguration of Iran’s new president in Tehran, but this was not the only deadly strike in the Middle East this week. Israel carried out a strike in Beirut on Tuesday, killing Fuad Shukr, a top Hezbollah leader. The U.S. also mounted a strike in Iraq that U.S. officials described as “self-defense.” With growing concerns over the strikes leading to possible severe escalation in the region, Coates joins “The Daily Signal Podcast” to discuss the likelihood of retaliatory strikes on Israel and the U.S. Enjoy the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down: A top Hamas leader is dead following a strike on Iranian soil. The Federal Reserve announces that interest rates are not coming down, at least not yet. It has been 10 days since President Joe Biden announced he was pulling out of the race and endorsed Kamala Harris. Harris has yet to hold a press conference. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is handed a victory in court. Relevant Links Listen to other podcasts from The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/ Get daily conservative news you can trust from our Morning Bell newsletter: DailySignal.com/morningbellsubscription Listen to more Heritage podcasts: https://www.heritage.org/podcasts Sign up for The Agenda newsletter — the lowdown on top issues conservatives need to know about each week: https://www.heritage.org/agenda Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Left-wing groups donate to organizations considered Christian in order to control the Evangelical vote, according to Megan Basham, culture reporter for the Daily Wire and author of “Shepherds for Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded the Truth for a Leftist Agenda,” which released Tuesday. Basham discussed her new book, which delves into the plans of far-left donor groups to infiltrate Evangelical denominations, publications, organizations, and churches. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down: The Acting Director of the United States Secret Service Ronald Rowe, Jr. and the ​​Deputy Director of the FBI Paul Abbate testify before members of the Senate. Multiple protesters have reportedly been killed since the protests erupted in Venezuela following the election. A new report shows that hidden regulatory costs are costing the average American over $15,000 per year. If you live in San Francisco, a proposed program might pay you to stay sober. Relevant Links Listen to other podcasts from The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/ Get daily conservative news you can trust from our Morning Bell newsletter: DailySignal.com/morningbellsubscription Listen to more Heritage podcasts: https://www.heritage.org/podcasts Sign up for The Agenda newsletter — the lowdown on top issues conservatives need to know about each week: https://www.heritage.org/agenda Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harrison Tinsley, now has full custody of his 4-year-old son, Sawyer, after a long legal battle prompted by his ex-girlfriend’s efforts to raise the boy nonbinary. “I know he's a boy,” says Tinsley. “He wants to be a boy. He adamantly expresses that. If you say anything to the contrary, he gets very upset, and it's just insane that people, any person, would push this ideology onto a child, as opposed to just [allowing them to] be happy with who they are.” After reaching a settlement granting Tinsley full physical custody of his son, the father said he felt like he was “watching a miracle.” In a state like California, which recently passed a bill allowing schools to keep knowledge from parents related to the gender transition of minors, it's easy to see why Tinsley views his victory as a “miracle.” “It definitely is a pretty wonderful feeling to fight for something so hard and to actually achieve it,” Tinsley says, adding, “I just want to help more people protect children. I want to protect more kids. I think it's the battle of our lifetime.” Due to an “incident,” which Tinsley did not describe in any detail, Child Protective Services in San Francisco got involved and “put politics aside and did what they felt was best for the child,” the father explains. Tinsley joins “The Daily Signal Podcast” to explain how his son is doing today and what message he would share with other parents facing similar situations. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down: Fox News Digital obtained text messages that show that law enforcement flagged Thomas Crooks as suspicious at least 90 minutes before he fired at former President Donald Trump. President Joe Biden has proposed sweeping changes to the Supreme Court, including ending lifetime appointments. Iowa’s heartbeat law protecting the unborn goes into effect. Venezuelan elections officials claim that President Nicolás Maduro has won reelection. Following a strike in Israel over the weekend that left 12 children and teens dead, Israel says Hezbollah will be held "responsible." Relevant Links Listen to other podcasts from The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/ Get daily conservative news you can trust from our Morning Bell newsletter: DailySignal.com/morningbellsubscription Listen to more Heritage podcasts: https://www.heritage.org/podcasts Sign up for The Agenda newsletter — the lowdown on top issues conservatives need to know about each week: https://www.heritage.org/agenda Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jamie Michell, a lesbian who founded the organization Gays Against Groomers, finds it ironic and "hilarious" that the Southern Poverty Law Center brands her openly LGBTQ group an "anti-LGBTQ hate group." "It classifies us as an anti-LGBTQ hate group, which is the most ironic and hilarious thing ever because everybody in our organization is gay and we even have a few trans people," Michell tells The Daily Signal in an interview at the Republican National Convention earlier this month. Enjoy the show! Read more here: https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/07/29/splc-labeled-us-anti-ourselves-gays-against-groomers-founder-reacts-hate-group-smear/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down: Barack and Michelle Obama officially endorse Kamala Harris for president. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu fears Kamala Harris’ public call for an Israel-Palestine ceasefire deal could threaten the negotiations Left-wing attempt to erase Kamala Harris’ role in the border crisis. Rep. Bennie Thompson downplays how his Secret Service bill would affect Trump’s security. French trains are under attack as the Olympics hosted in Paris begin. Relevant Links https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/07/26/democrat-downplays-bill-cost-trump-secret-service-detail/ Listen to other podcasts from The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/ Get daily conservative news you can trust from our Morning Bell newsletter: DailySignal.com/morningbellsubscription Listen to more Heritage podcasts: https://www.heritage.org/podcasts Sign up for The Agenda newsletter — the lowdown on top issues conservatives need to know about each week: https://www.heritage.org/agenda Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On July 15, the Pacific Legal Foundation asked the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to reverse a lower court ruling in California that said elementary school students have no First Amendment rights. A six year old called B.B. in Capistrano Unified School District in Southern California was introduced to the phrase “Black Lives Matter” in her first-grade class during a lesson about Martin Luther King, Jr. After the lesson, the child drew a picture and wrote “Black Lives Mater (sic),” added “any life,” and gave the picture to her classmate. The school forced B.B. to apologize for her “racist” drawing, banned her from recess for two weeks, and even banned her from drawing pictures for friends. B.B.’s parents were never informed about the incident and found out years later. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down: President Joe Biden addresses his decision to resign from the presidential race. Former President Donald Trump slammed Joe Biden’s speech on TruthSocial. Kamala Harris condemns the anti-Israel protests in Washington, D.C., as unpatriotic. A campaign official for Kamala Harris acknowledges that she is deliberately misleading voters about Project 2025. The economy grows at a faster than expected pace in the second quarter. Relevant Links https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/07/24/biden-says-to-save-democracy-hes-passing-the-torch/ https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/07/25/harris-campaign-admits-misleading-voters-trump-project-2025/ Listen to other podcasts from The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/ Get daily conservative news you can trust from our Morning Bell newsletter: DailySignal.com/morningbellsubscription Listen to more Heritage podcasts: https://www.heritage.org/podcasts Sign up for The Agenda newsletter — the lowdown on top issues conservatives need to know about each week: https://www.heritage.org/agenda Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If she wins the Democratic nomination and is elected president, a Kamala Harris administration would be “Biden-plus,” a Texas congressman says. A Harris administration would mean a further “move towards socialism and a more liberal government,” says Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, adding, “and that's further away from that conservative value system, that conservative foundation that we want to see restored back in our government.” One day after kicking off her campaign for president, Harris on Wednesday chose to skip Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to a joint session of Congress. Harris' absence was a “snubbing,” according to Moran. Vice presidents typically preside over such joint sessions. It's a “big deal,” the Texas lawmaker said, for “one of our most strategic allies, in a moment of history, where they are under siege by Hezbollah, Hamas, and Iran, besieged at every, every point in their country,” to travel to the U.S. and speak to Congress. Harris’ decision to skip the speech “shows little support on the Democratic side for Israel.” Instead, Harris spoke at the biennial Zeta Phi Beta sorority national convention in Indianapolis. Her office said the speech was scheduled before Netanyahu’s address to Congress was planned. Moran joins “The Daily Signal Podcast” to discuss Harris’ record as President Joe Biden's “border czar,” and what issues are most on the minds of voters ahead of the November presidential election. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered an address to a joint session of Congress today. Large groups of pro-Palestine protests take to the streets of D.C. during Netanyahu’s visit. Vice President Kamala Harris will meet with Netanyahu on Thursday. The Trump campaign is seeking to prevent the Kamala campaign from accessing Biden’s campaign funds. The conservative public interest law firm America First Legal files a civil rights complaint against CrowdStrike. Relevant Links Listen to other podcasts from The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/ Get daily conservative news you can trust from our Morning Bell newsletter: DailySignal.com/morningbellsubscription Listen to more Heritage podcasts: https://www.heritage.org/podcasts Sign up for The Agenda newsletter — the lowdown on top issues conservatives need to know about each week: https://www.heritage.org/agenda Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Within less than two weeks, the world has watched as former President Donald Trump was almost assassinated, President Joe Biden announced he is stepping out of the race, and Vice President Kamala Harris has emerged as the leading choice for the Democratic Party nominee. From within the U.S., it feels like a tumultuous time in American politics. But how is the world, and specifically the U.K., viewing “the land of the free and home of the brave” right now? The U.K. is “very concerned” by recent events in America, Matthew Goodwin, a professor of politics and international relations at the University of Kent and a senior fellow at the Legatum Institute, says. “The attempted assassination of Donald Trump was seen as a symbol of a country that is very divided and polarized,” according to Goodwin. “There's an awareness that the rhetoric has become extreme, not just, around the former president, but also on the left of American politics.” Goodwin joins “The Daily Signal Podcast” to discuss European’s views of America’s fraught election cycle, and to discuss the results of the U.K. recent election that resulted in the worst-ever election defeat for Britain’s Conservative Party. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down: The head of the Secret Service resigns. Vice President Kamala Harris holds her first rally for president in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. President Joe Biden returns to the White House after having COVID-19. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will deliver an address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday. New Jersey Democrat Sen. Bob Menendez plans to resign from the Senate in August. Relevant Links Listen to other podcasts from The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/ Get daily conservative news you can trust from our Morning Bell newsletter: DailySignal.com/morningbellsubscription Listen to more Heritage podcasts: https://www.heritage.org/podcasts Sign up for The Agenda newsletter — the lowdown on top issues conservatives need to know about each week: https://www.heritage.org/agenda Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It makes “absolutely no sense” that the roof of the building from which the gunman fired was not secured by the Secret Service, Dodge County, Wisconsin, Sheriff Dale Schmidt told The Daily Signal in an interview discussing the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Following the attempt on Trump’s life during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle sat down for an interview with ABC News and said there were safety concerns with regard to stationing agents on the roof the shooter used because it was “a sloped roof.” But Schmidt points out that the countersnipers that were on a roof behind the president were also on a sloped roof. “When you look at a location from a security standpoint, you're going to be standing where that dignitary is ahead of time and saying, ‘Where are the potential vulnerabilities?’” Schmidt said. “And I can tell you if I was on that roof, I could have made that shot. It is not a difficult shot to make.” Schmidt sat down with The Daily Signal at the Republican National Convention last week in Milwaukee, to discuss the security failures at the Trump campaign rally just days earlier. He also explains why the crisis on America’s southern border has become such a threat to sheriffs across America. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down: Republican and Democrat lawmakers question the director of the Secret Service following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for President. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives in D.C. Relevant Links Congressional Hearing: https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/07/22/secret-service-director-kimberly-cheatle-testifies-before-congress/ What’s Next After Biden Dropped Out? https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/07/21/who-will-replace-biden-as-democrats-presidential-candidate/ Listen to other podcasts from The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/ Get daily conservative news you can trust from our Morning Bell newsletter: DailySignal.com/morningbellsubscription Listen to more Heritage podcasts: https://www.heritage.org/podcasts Sign up for The Agenda newsletter — the lowdown on top issues conservatives need to know about each week: https://www.heritage.org/agenda Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Security expert Brian Cavanaugh says former President Donald Trump was “a gust of wind away” from being assassinated on July 13th. “To have a round pierce your ear, which is attached to your head, we're talking less than two millimeters away,” says Cavanaugh, a senior vice president at American Global Strategies. For a bullet to come so close to taking the former president’s life, Cavanaugh said it causes one to think Trump was saved through “divine intervention.” Cavanaugh formerly served as executive director for Strategic Planning and Integration for the Department of Homeland Security’s Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office. During a conversation with “The Daily Signal Podcast” at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee last week, Cavanaugh assessed the security failures of the Secret Service following the attemp on the former president’s life during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, 33 miles north of Pittsburgh. The building that the shooter targeted Trump from was about 150 yards away from the stage where Trump was speaking, according to Cavanaugh, who called it “absolutely baffling” that the building was not part of the Secret Service’s inner security perimeter. Kimberly Cheatle, director of the Secret Service, will testify before the House Oversight Committee on Monday, amid calls for her resignation following the attempt on Trump’s life. On today’s episode of “The Daily Signal Podcast,” Cavanaugh details what is known about the security breakdown at the rally and whether blame does fall on the head of the Secret Service for Trump’s near assassination. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down: Donald Trump formally accepts the Republican presidential nomination. Government bureaucrats are panicking over the prospect of former President Donald Trump winning another term in office. A lawmaker at Wednesday's FBI briefing to members of Congress said Congress was denied access to the Operations Report that laid out the protection plan for the rally where former president Donald trump was shot. Five more House Democrats call on President Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential election. Whistleblowers from the Department of Homeland Security told Republican Sen. Josh Hawley that the majority of Members of the security detail for former President Donald Trump at the rally were "not even Secret Service.” Relevant Links https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/07/18/trump-accepts-gop-nomination-with-speech-focused-on-national-unity/ https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/07/19/really-really-difficult-bureaucrats-worry-behind-closed-doors-theyll-be-sent-packing-under-trump/ Listen to other podcasts from The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/ Get daily conservative news you can trust from our Morning Bell newsletter: DailySignal.com/morningbellsubscription Listen to more Heritage podcasts: https://www.heritage.org/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Republican National Convention concluded Thursday night. The Daily Signal was on the ground in Milwaukee all week talking with lawmakers and conservative leaders. On today's show, we bring you three of our favorite interviews from the RNC. To watch all the interviews of The Daily Signal's RNC coverage, check out The Daily Signal YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/DailySignal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sen. Kevin Cramer joins The Daily Signal Podcast after confronting the Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down: Former President Donald will address the RNC tonight. President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19, prompting more calls from within his party for him to drop out of the race. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle faces mounting pressure to resign. Milwaukee police are beefing up security around the RNC. The Biden administration’s prosecution of a Texas surgeon who exposed a hospital’s sex-change procedures on children appears “political.” Relevant Links https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/07/18/secret-service-chief-faces-mounting-pressure-to-resign/ https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/07/18/hhs-weaponizing-medical-privacy-law-protect-child-sex-changes-former-department-official-says/ Listen to other podcasts from The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/ Get daily conservative news you can trust from our Morning Bell newsletter: DailySignal.com/morningbellsubscription Listen to more Heritage podcasts: https://www.heritage.org/podcasts Sign up for The Agenda newsletter — the lowdown on top issues conservatives need to know about each week: https://www.heritage.org/agenda Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two days after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, political commentator Tucker Carlson says, “It’s not crazy to think that there was something there, it was an effort to kill Trump, it wasn’t just a lone gunman.” The assailant crawled on to a nearby rooftop Saturday night while Trump was on stage at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, 33 miles north of Pittsburgh. The shooter fired multiple shots, shirking Trump in the right ear. It remains unclear how the gunman, who was killed, was not seen and neutralized by authorities prior to opening fire. “At some point we may find out what happened on Saturday,” Carlson says. The Daily Signal caught up with Carlson behind the scenes of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee Monday to asked about the implications of the assassination attempt on the election, and Trump’s selection of Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, for vice president. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Allison Huynh was a fundraiser for then-Sen. Barack Obama before he was elected president in 2008, but she now supports former President Donald Trump. Huynh (pronounced like “win”) and her husband were attracted to Obama’s message of “hope and change” in 2007. “It was the hope and the image that he projected” that led Huynh to not only support Obama herself in the 2008 election, but encourage others to do likewise. As an entrepreneur and successful computer scientist in Silicon Valley in California, Huynh hosted fundraising dinners for Obama with tickets costing $50,000 a plate. But after Obama won the election and took office in 2009, Huynh says, disillusionment began to set in. A Vietnamese immigrant, Huynh says the disillusionment “started with Barack Obama and this lack of logic in terms of how he led,” but it didn't end there. Huynh calls diversity, equity, and inclusion “Marxist and doublespeak” because “equity is what you get when you work for something.” Equity is not won because of the “color of your skin” or “identity politics,” Huynh contends. “This doesn't make sense. It erodes away from what it is to be an American, right?” Asked why she is now supporting Trump, Huynh says that after meeting Trump, she found him “very open” to considering policies that serve tech entrepreneurs like her. Huynh joins “The Daily Signal Podcast” from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee to share her story of disillusionment with the Democratic Party. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down: Nikki Haley endorses Trump at the RNC. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle says her agency was “solely responsible” for security at the rally where former President Donald Trump was shot. The Biden administration intervenes in a House Oversight Committee investigation into the Secret Service. NBC omits the part of Joe Biden’s interview with Lester Holt where the president scolded Holt for enabling Trump. President Joe Biden is expected to endorse drastic changes to the U.S. Supreme Court. Relevant Links https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/07/17/biden-administration-stonewalls-congressional-investigation-into-trump-shooting/ https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/07/17/nbc-omits-biden-scolding-lester-holt-as-a-trump-enabler/ https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/07/17/biden-reportedly-plans-to-back-measures-limiting-supreme-court/ Listen to other podcasts from The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/ Get daily conservative news you can trust from our Morning Bell newsletter: DailySignal.com/morningbellsubscription Listen to more Heritage podcasts: https://www.heritage.org/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A lawyer, media consultant, and surrogate for former President Donald Trump's reelection campaign blamed the Secret Service for "intentional" decisions that she said enabled the shooter to wound Trump and kill at least one other person. Mehek Cooke joined "The Daily Signal Podcast" at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down: Donald Trump enters the Republican National Convention. Prosecutor Jack Smith’s other Trump case will likely fail. The Secret Service is under investigation for its failure to stop the former president from being shot. The GOP officially adopts a new party platform at the Republican National Convention. Seven states are fighting a new rule that could force doctors into performing gender-transition procedures. Relevant Links Listen to other podcasts from The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/ Get daily conservative news you can trust from our Morning Bell newsletter: DailySignal.com/morningbellsubscription Listen to more Heritage podcasts: https://www.heritage.org/podcasts Sign up for The Agenda newsletter — the lowdown on top issues conservatives need to know about each week: https://www.heritage.org/agenda Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the election less than four months away, a lot can happen, but Rep. Andy Ogles says he’s confident Republicans can win back the presidency and the Senate, and retain control of the House in November. “And as Republicans, we're going to win the White House. They're going to win the Senate. We're going to increase our majority in the House of Representatives,” Ogles, R-Tenn., said in an interview with “The Daily Signal Podcast” on Monday at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. During the 115th Congress from 2016 to 2018, Republicans controlled the House and the Senate, and after January of 2017, Donald Trump was president, and yet the accomplishments of the 115th Congress were disappointing to many conservatives. But Ogles says Republicans are more prepared to implement a conservative agenda today than they were back then. “We're having those tough conversations today, so that when we get into that first 100 days, that we have a plan, we have a message, it's been tested, it's been debated,” the Tennessee lawmaker says. Listen to Ogles' full interview discussion of the election, the assassination attempt on Trump, and the former president’s latest legal victory on “The Daily Signal Podcast." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down: Donald Trump officially accepted the republican presidential nomination and announced Sen. JD Vance as his vice presidential running mate. Judge Aileen Canon dismissed the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump Monday because she said the prosecutor was illegally appointed. Relevant Links Listen to other podcasts from The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/ Get daily conservative news you can trust from our Morning Bell newsletter: DailySignal.com/morningbellsubscription Listen to more Heritage podcasts: https://www.heritage.org/podcasts Sign up for The Agenda newsletter — the lowdown on top issues conservatives need to know about each week: https://www.heritage.org/agenda Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The success of America is, at least in part, dependent upon its citizens' ability to “self-govern,” John Stonestreet says. “Faith and family are the most obvious” ingredients required for people to be able to govern themselves, says Stonestreet, president of the nonprofit Colson Center and host of the “Breakpoint” podcast. The Colorado Springs, Colo.-based Colson Center was founded by Chuck Colson, who served in the Nixon administration and went on to become one of the most influential Christian thought leaders of his time. Why? Because faith and family “play the most significant role in forming us,” he explained. But today, much of the U.S. population has lost sight of these two necessities for self-governance. According to a recent Gallup poll, 68% of Americans say they identify with a Christian religion, whether in the Protestant or Catholic tradition, but 24 years ago, that number was 86%. Today, children being told they may have been born in the wrong body, abortion still the leading cause of death among babies, and about 1 in every 4 U.S. children is growing up without a father in the home, according to the National Fatherhood Initiative. Stonestreet joins “The Daily Signal Podcast” to discuss how Christians can rise to meet the current moment in history with hope and solutions to the troubles facing America. Stonestreet also discusses Christians’ role within politics. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This special weekend edition dives into the immediate forensic details and pressing questions rocking America in the aftermath of former President Donald Trump’s attempted assassination with special guest Cully Stimson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The United Methodist Church's pro-LGBTQ stance might foreshadow a similar future for the Southern Baptist Convention unless Baptists firmly oppose left-wing influences, says William Wolfe, founder and executive director of the Center for Baptist Leadership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down: President Biden holds his first press conference this year. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries meets with Biden to discuss Democrats’ opinions on Biden’s “path forward.” Rep. James Clyburn voices strong support for Biden. A new national NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll has Biden polling at 50% and Trump at 48%. The state of Virginia is moving to restrict student cell phone use in schools. Movie review on “Inside Out 2.” Relevant Links Listen to other podcasts from The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/ Get daily conservative news you can trust from our Morning Bell newsletter: DailySignal.com/morningbellsubscription Listen to more Heritage podcasts: https://www.heritage.org/podcasts Sign up for The Agenda newsletter — the lowdown on top issues conservatives need to know about each week: https://www.heritage.org/agenda Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After two weeks of regurgitated conspiracy theories about Project 2025, Dr. Kevin Roberts of The Heritage Foundation joins Tony Kinnett to obliterate the weakest theories about a document fearmongers didn't read. It may not be enough to distract from the media nightmare of Biden's collapsing administration, but it will be enough to make you laugh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down: President Joe Biden to hold a critical press conference. Biden’s aides, according to Politico, are making phone calls to delegates to make sure they remain loyal to the president. China claims NATO is seeking security at others expense. Elon Musk says he is suing “the perpetrators and collaborators in the advertising boycott racket.” The Democratic Socialists of America unendorse Democratic representative Alexandria Ocasio Cortez. Relevant Links Listen to other podcasts from The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/ Get daily conservative news you can trust from our Morning Bell newsletter: DailySignal.com/morningbellsubscription Listen to more Heritage podcasts: https://www.heritage.org/podcasts Sign up for The Agenda newsletter — the lowdown on top issues conservatives need to know about each week: https://www.heritage.org/agenda Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conservatives must be vigilant about big corporations that seek to “cancel” those with differing political views, former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron warns. Cameron, a Republican, ran for governor in 2023, but lost to Democratic incumbent Gov. Andy Beshear. He now serves as CEO of the 1792 Exchange, a nonprofit organization that “seeks to preserve freedom by partnering with allies to steer public companies back to neutral on divisive, ideological issues,” according to its website. Cameron discussed with “The Daily Signal Podcast” what he says is the biggest threat to American business: Many publicly traded companies no longer focus on return on investments to shareholders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down: Left-wing politicians and celebrities doubt President Joe Biden's ability to win his 2024 reelection campaign. President Joe Biden says Ukraine has NATO’s full collective support in remarks on the 75th anniversary of NATO on Tuesday evening. A report shows that the Global Alliance for Responsible Media likely violated federal antitrust laws. Actor Alec Baldwin’s criminal trial is underway. Relevant Links: https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/07/09/biden-pledges-natos-support-ukraine-tuesday-address/ Listen to other podcasts from The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/ Get daily conservative news you can trust from our Morning Bell newsletter: DailySignal.com/morningbellsubscription Listen to more Heritage podcasts: https://www.heritage.org/podcasts Sign up for The Agenda newsletter — the lowdown on top issues conservatives need to know about each week: https://www.heritage.org/agenda Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parents Defending Education filed a lawsuit on April 29 against the Biden administration's reinterpretation of Title IXallowing males in female sports and private spaces. The parental rights organization joined the Independent Women’s Forum, Speech First, and the states of Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina in challenging President Joe Biden's rule change to the 1972 federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in federally funded education programs across the nation. Michele Exner, senior adviser to Parents Defending Education, discusses the future of Title IX with “The Daily Signal Podcast.” Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says the president’s cabinet has not discussed using the 25th amendment to remove Joe Biden from office. The Republican National Convention has adopted former President Donald Trump’s GOP platform, including language on abortion. The House is set to vote this week on legislation to compel voters to show proof of citizenship when registering to vote. Biden administration officials say this week's NATO summit will be a "bridge" to eventual NATO membership for Ukraine. Relevant Links: https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/07/08/draft-2024-rnc-platform-dumbs-down-gop-abortion-stance-protections-unborn-babies/ https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/07/08/heritage-action-scores-save-act-as-key-vote/ Listen to other podcasts from The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/ Get daily conservative news you can trust from our Morning Bell newsletter: DailySignal.com/morningbellsubscription Listen to more Heritage podcasts: https://www.heritage.org/podcasts Sign up for The Agenda newsletter — the lowdown on top issues con Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices