3 Takeaways From AG Garland’s House Panel Testimony on Virginia School Rape Case, Conflict of Interest

Plus: Vaccine Mandates Decimating Police Forces Across US

October 22 2021   Good morning from Washington, where Attorney General Merrick Garland was grilled by House Republicans yesterday about his infamous memo on parents and school boards. Mary Margaret Olohan reports on the hearing's highlights. Should Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas resign? Fred Lucas reports on why Sen. Rick Scott think it's time for him to step down. Plus: Lucas examines how the vaccine mandate could affect police departments across the country, Doug Blair talks with Joel Griffith about the factors driving the supply chain crisis, and Lee Edwards on what's at stake with China's threats against Taiwan.      NEWS 3 Takeaways From AG Garland's House Panel Testimony on Virginia School Rape Case, Conflict of Interest By Mary Margaret Olohan Republican lawmakers grilled the attorney general over his memo calling on the FBI and Justice Department to address supposed "violent threats" against teachers and school boards. More NEWS Vaccine Mandates Decimating Police Forces Across US By Fred Lucas "We could see extreme shortages [of police]," says Jason Johnson, formerly with the Baltimore Police Department and now with Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund, about vaccine mandates. More ANALYSIS What Is the Root Cause of Our Supply Chain Problems? By Douglas Blair Heritage Foundation research fellow Joel Griffith talks about the different factors affecting the supply chain, from organized labor to COVID-19 shutdowns to government policies. More NEWS Homeland Security Chief Mayorkas 'Has to Resign,' Sen. Rick Scott Says By Fred Lucas Sen. Rick Scott is calling for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to resign, charging that he lied to Congress and the public about border security. More COMMENTARY US Must Defend Taiwan's Independence By Lee Edwards Beijing is testing the U.S. will as part of its long-range objective of replacing the U.S. as the world's leading superpower. If we do not respond appropriately, China will step up the pressure on Taiwan.  More COMMENTARY ICYMI: Twitter Mob Comes for Dave Chappelle. It's Time to Realize It Isn't as Powerful as It Thinks. By Douglas Blair Twitter is not indicative of real life. According to a 2020 Pew Research Center report, "69% of these highly prolific [Twitter] users identify as Democrats or Democratic-leaning independents." 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.