Coming to America: Africans, Caribbeans Flock to ‘Systemically Racist’ US

Plus: 7 Points From Homeland Secretary's Senate Grilling on Border Crisis

May 14 2021     Happy Friday from Washington, where President Biden's homeland security secretary claims "dramatic" progress in countering the border surge during a Senate hearing. Fred Lucas rounds up some of the most telling moments. Democrats' bid to pack the Supreme Court is destructive, write Rep. Ted Budd and pro-life leader Marjorie Dannenfelser. On the podcast, former independent counsel Ken Starr fears for the future of religious freedom. Plus: Using immigration numbers, Deroy Murdock puts the lie to the left's claims of a racist America. On this date in 1948, as the British army withdraws, the modern Jewish state of Israel comes into existence with David Ben-Gurion in the post of prime minister.      COMMENTARY Coming to America: Africans, Caribbeans Flock to 'Systemically Racist' US By Deroy Murdock According to the most recent government data, 548,891 African immigrants became permanent U.S. residents between 2015 and 2019. More NEWS 7 Points From Homeland Secretary's Senate Grilling on Border By Fred Lucas Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas boasts of success and accuses former President Trump of having "dismantled" border security. More COMMENTARY How Court-Packing Power Grab Endangers Rights, Threatens Nation's Foundations By Rep. Ted Budd If the Supreme Court were to be increased to 13 justices, President Biden likely would nominate the most radical judges possible. More ANALYSIS In New Book, Ken Starr Warns Religious Liberty 'in Crisis,' Advises What You Can Do About It By Rachel del Guidice "People should know their rights because increasingly they're under assault," says Starr. More NEWS After Zuckerberg Money Pours Into Election, Wisconsin Lawmakers Vote to Curb Outside Funds By M.D. Kittle "We must ensure our elections are fair and free from outside influence," says one state lawmaker. "What happened in Green Bay during the 2020 election is truly disturbing." More COMMENTARY Team Biden's Rigid Control of the Press By Tim Graham The White House is now policing the language of politics. Phrases such as "border crisis" have been disparaged. Instead, the border is "challenging." More           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 letters@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.