‘A Force for Good’: Pompeo Explains Trump's Vision for America’s Role in the World

Plus: Black Americans Are Doing Great Under Trump

Sep 12, 2019   Good morning from Washington, where critics pummel President Trump over his foreign policy. But the president doesn't apologize for promoting individual freedom and national sovereignty, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo tells our Nolan Peterson. House conservatives have a new leader, Rachel del Guidice reports. On the podcast, our guest traces her journey from getting an abortion to advancing the pro-life movement. Plus: Virginia Allen on volunteers committed to helping Baltimore, and Star Parker on what Trump has done for black Americans. On this date in 1974, white residents of Boston hurl eggs, bricks, and bottles at school buses carrying black children as a court-ordered plan to integrate schools goes into effect.     Analysis 'A Force for Good': Pompeo Explains the Trump Administration's Vision for America's Role in the World "I and President Trump have a very different take" from President Obama, says Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. "Every place we go, America is a force for good. I believe that with all my heart." More Commentary Black Americans Are Doing Great Under Trump Black unemployment is at an all-time low at 5.5%. The gap between black and white unemployment is also an all-time low. More Analysis She Had an Abortion at 19. Now She Helps Lead the Pro-Life Movement. "I knew that it would have to be fast because I was bonding. ...I was actually talking with my baby as I was walking. But I went into that facility because I didn't know where else to turn," says Catherine Glenn Foster. More News Andy Biggs, New Chairman of House Freedom Caucus, Vows to Fight for Conservatives "We must fight against increased government spending and for a balanced budget. We must fight for border security and the elimination of all loopholes that incentivize illegal entry into this nation," says Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz. More Commentary Yes, Border Patrol Arrests Are Down But Our Immigration Policies Still Need Work The U.S. asylum system is easy to game. Many who enter illegally are able to pass the initial "credible fear" hearing and get released into the U.S. – but very few end up being granted asylum. More Special Feature Volunteer Cleanup Day Aims to Inspire Hope in Baltimore "I am here to clean up the city, which has been abandoned by political leaders. The city has just been left to crumble and decay," says Greg Aselbekian. 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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