EXCLUSIVE: Media Requests for EPA Records Soar Under Trump

Plus: Proposed Trump Administration Rule Would Close Eligibility Loophole, Reducing Food Stamp Rolls

Jul 24, 2019   Good morning from Washington, where lawmakers are pushing a huge new spending deal. Justin Bogie explains how the deal would only exacerbate Washington's out-of-control spending, and Sen. Mike Braun joins Rachel del Guidice on the podcast to discuss how to bring some accountability to Washington. Plus: Luke Rosiak on how Rep. Ilhan Omar is facing a new ethics complaint, and Pete Parisi on the media's bizarre approval of Ted Kennedy. In 1862, Martin Van Buren, our eighth president, died on this day. If you ever say "OK," it's thanks to him: The phrase reportedly grew in popularity as shorthand for van Buren's nickname, referring to his hometown Old Kinderhook.     Commentary Massive Budget Deal Would Add Huge Debt on Trump's Watch The president has lamented how much the debt grew under President Barack Obama, but if this latest budget deal becomes law, his record will be no better. More News Proposed Trump Administration Rule Would Close Eligibility Loophole, Reducing Food Stamp Rolls "We are changing the rules, preventing abuse of a critical safety-net system, so those who need food assistance the most are the only ones who receive it," says Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. More News Judicial Watchdog Submits Congressional Ethics Complaint Against Rep. Omar for Potential Perjury, Fraud Omar's possible crimes include "perjury, immigration fraud, marriage fraud, state and federal tax fraud, and federal student loan fraud," according to the complaint filed by Judicial Watch's Tom Fitton. More Analysis Sen. Braun Describes How He's Trying to Bring 'Accountability' to Washington's Spending "We've been aware of [the spending crisis] and we do nothing about it because that's the modus operandi here and that's why I think it'll end up in a series of calamities that take us to the brink," says Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind. More Commentary Too Many American Blacks Live in Horrible Conditions In Chicago, one person is shot every four hours and murdered every 18 hours. Similar statistics can be found in many predominantly black neighborhoods. More Commentary How the Media's Moon Landing Reminiscences Drowned Out the 50th Anniversary of Chappaquiddick In the aftermath, Kennedy became revered by the left—in and out of the media—as "the liberal lion of the Senate," and Chappaquiddick has been dismissed by some as little more than a blemish on a sterling political career. More           The Daily Signal is brought to you by more than half a million members of The Heritage Foundation. Donate to The Daily Signal Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter How are we doing? We welcome your comments, suggestions, and story tips. Please reply to this email or send us a note at comments@dailysignal.com. The Daily Signal 214 Massachusetts Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 (800) 546-2843     Add morningbell@heritage.org to your address book to ensure that you receive emails from us. You are subscribed to this newsletter as johnmhames1.diogenes--light@blogger.com. If you want to receive other Heritage Foundation newsletters, or opt out of this newsletter, please click here to update your subscription.

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