8 Moments on the Senate Floor Before the Vote to Acquit Trump

Plus: After Her Husband Joined ISIS, She Started Fighting Islamic Extremism

Feb 06, 2020   Good morning from Washington, where President Trump begins a new chapter following the "not guilty" verdicts yesterday in his Senate impeachment trial. Fred Lucas has highlights of what senators said before voting. The president's State of the Union speech embraces the American spirit, Jarrett Stepman writes. Plus: a personal story of confronting radical Islam; countering financial reasons for abortion; and protecting a strong labor market. Thirty-five years ago today, in his fourth State of the Union address, President Ronald Reagan outlines a policy of supporting "freedom fighters" around the world—later dubbed the Reagan Doctrine.     News 8 Moments on the Senate Floor Before the Vote to Acquit Trump By Fred Lucas "In the process of impeaching this president, you've made it almost impossible for future presidents to do their job," Sen. Lindsey Graham tells Democrats. "In 78 days, you took due process as we know it in America and threw it in the garbage can." More Analysis After Her Husband Joined ISIS, She Started Fighting Islamic Extremism By Virginia Allen "I wanted to be in America, but my husband … thought that was bad for my religion and he thought that I would teach my children the wrong values," recalls Tania Joya. "So he took us to Syria." More Commentary One Woman's Crusade to Ensure No One Has an Abortion Because of Finances By Lauren Evans "Seventy-three percent of women who are getting abortions are doing it because of financial reasons," says Emily Berning of Let Them Live. More Commentary 6 Ways a Union-Backed Bill Will Upend the Job Market By Rachel Greszler This legislation would hurt workers but benefit union bosses who send hundreds of millions of dollars to liberal causes and politicians each year. More Commentary Trump's State of the Union Address Affirms Americanism as Nation's Guiding Ethos By Jarrett Stepman In the age of social justice warriors, statue-smashing, anthem-kneeling, and cancel culture, Trump's brand of unapologetic patriotism stands out. 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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