Over Half of US Counties Have Had No COVID-19 Deaths

Plus: Pelosi Touts a Universal Basic Income. Here's Why It Would Be Bad for US.

May 08, 2020   Good morning from Washington, where President Trump's supporters celebrate the Justice Department's decision to drop a tainted case against his first national security adviser. Marking the National Day of Prayer, the president seeks God's blessing on America. The coronavirus has barely touched much of the country, the data shows. On the podcast, an Indiana congressman talks about COVID-19 in his state. Plus: the Texas mom who fought to keep her salon open, the huge downside of a universal basic income, and what mothers mean in America. Seventy-five years ago today, Great Britain and the U.S. celebrate Victory in Europe Day and the defeat of the Nazi war machine. Remember Mom this weekend.     Analysis Over Half of US Counties Have Had No COVID-19 Deaths By Norbert Michel With many state and local governments starting to relax stay-at-home orders, it's instructive to examine just how concentrated the spread of COVID-19 has been in the U.S. More Commentary Pelosi Touts a Universal Basic Income. Here's Why It Would Be Bad for America. By Jarrett Stepman Finland launched a basic income program in 2017, handing out the equivalent of $700 a month to a random group of 2,000 recipients. But it didn't work out the way liberals were hoping it would. More News Justice Department Drops Case Against Michael Flynn By Fred Lucas The Justice Department drops its controversial case against former national security adviser Michael Flynn, a little over a week after the release of embarrassing documents showing FBI bias undermined the prosecution's case. More News Trump Urges Nation to Pray for Recovery, Renewal After Coronavirus By Fred Lucas "Throughout our history and times of challenge, our people have always called upon the gift of faith, the blessing of belief, the power of prayer, and the eternal glory of God," says President Trump. More Analysis Americans, and Congress, Are Ready to Get Back to Work, Indiana Lawmaker Says By Rachel del Guidice "We have to find a way to mitigate and minimize risks, but also ensure that we are enabling Americans to get back to the freedoms that they enjoy," says Rep. Trey Hollingsworth. More Analysis A Mother's Impact Reaches Far Beyond Her Children By Kay C. James Strong families remain America's best anti-poverty, anti-crime, pro-health, pro-prosperity institution, and we have moms to thank for much of that. More News 3 Things to Know About Dallas Salon Owner Jailed, Then Released By Rachel del Guidice "7 days in jail for cutting hair?? This is NUTS. And government officials don't get to order citizens to apologize to them for daring to earn a living," tweets Sen. Ted Cruz. 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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