The Consequences of Senate Republicans’ Omnibus Surrender

Plus: 'Are You Praying?' Authorities Arrest Woman for Silently Praying Outside an Abortion Clinic

December 23 2022   Good morning from Washington, where Republicans help Biden and the Democrats evade accountability for runaway woke spending and policies. Jarrett Stepman calls them out. The FBI should stop curbing free speech and begin flagging potential mass shooters, Tony Kinnett writes. On the podcast, Heritage Foundation national security analyst Victoria Coates shares insights on the proper U.S. relationship with war-torn Ukraine. Fifty years ago today,  Steelers rookie Franco Harris, who died Tuesday at 72, makes his unlikely "Immaculate Reception" touchdown as Pittsburgh defeats the Oakland Raiders, 13-7, in the final seconds of a playoff. Merry Christmas to you and yours. Morning Bell will return Monday.     COMMENTARY The Consequences of Senate Republicans' Omnibus Surrender By Jarrett Stepman Senate Republicans' omnibus betrayal is complete. More NEWS 'Are You Praying?' Authorities Arrest Woman for Silently Praying Outside an Abortion Clinic By Mary Margaret Olohan A woman stands silently praying as the police approach her and ask what she is doing, after which she tells them that she "might" be praying in her head. More COMMENTARY FBI Would Rather Moderate Twitter, Investigate Parents Than Follow Through on Mass Shooter Tips By Tony Kinnett A shooter at an Indiana mall this summer had been reported to the FBI after troubling social media posts in 2019. More COMMENTARY Inflation Takes a Bite Out of Christmas Cheer By Rachael Wilfong If you're planning on setting out a plate of cookies and a glass of milk for Santa, you can expect to pay 14.7% more for milk and 19.2% more for cookies. More ANALYSIS After Biden-Zelenskyy Meeting, Security Expert Outlines Role America Should Play in Ukraine War By Virginia Allen Heritage Foundation analyst Victoria Coates says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Washington was, in many ways, "a Biden show." More COMMENTARY Why Many Conservatives Won't Be With Their Children or Grandchildren This Christmas By Dennis Prager On the Left, it is a grave sin to abuse the Earth. Not one's parents. More COMMENTARY 22 Movies Your Whole Family Can Enjoy This Christmas By Virginia Allen These are movies that my action-loving brother-in-law, my tender-hearted mother, and my self-proclaimed movie critic sister, father, and I all can genuinely enjoy. More NEWS ICYMI: 'Stunning Act of Betrayal': These 18 Senate Republicans Vote to Pass $1.85 Trillion McConnell-Schumer Omnibus Bill By Tyler O'Neil "This omnibus will add to inflationary pressures, ... [add] at least another $20,000 per household in needless debt and will expand the power of the woke Left," says a Heritage Foundation analyst. 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.

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