Ocasio-Cortez Berated, Falsely Accused Border Patrol Agent, Memos Say

Plus: What You Should Know About Jack Phillips' Latest Religious Liberty Case

May 11 2021   Good morning from Washington, where we have details on the questionable behavior of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., during a 2019 visit to a Border Patrol station. Fred Lucas reports. On the podcast, we get an update on the legal woes of Jack Phillips, the Christian baker who chooses not to compromise his beliefs, from one of his longtime lawyers. Plus: what redefining "sex" means for doctors; a challenge to China at the World Bank; and "inclusive" math doesn't add up. Forty years ago today, Jamaican reggae star Bob Marley, 36, dies of cancer in a Miami hospital, just as his music with the Wailers is becoming popular in America.     NEWS Ocasio-Cortez Berated, Falsely Accused Border Patrol Agent, Memos Say By Fred Lucas An "agitated and animated" Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez began "pointing and screaming" at a female agent during a 2019 visit to a Border Patrol station, according to government documents. More ANALYSIS What You Should Know About Jack Phillips' Latest Religious Liberty Case By Rachel del Guidice Christian baker Jack Phillips, whose case about a same-sex wedding cake went to the Supreme Court, is now being sued for declining to make a cake celebrating a gender transition. More NEWS Biden Administration's New Gender Identity Policy Could Force Health Professionals to Act Against Conscience By Mary Margaret Olohan "This policy is really about forcing hospitals and medical professionals to adhere to leftist ideology regarding sexuality and gender," says American Principles Project's Terry Schilling. More COMMENTARY American Conservatives Renew Push Against China's 'Developing Country' Status at World Bank By James M. Roberts A group of conservative U.S. senators introduces legislation that would prevent China from continuing to exploit its "developing country" status at the World Bank. More COMMENTARY Biden Must Protect US Citizens From International Criminal Court By Steven Groves The U.S. maintains that the International Criminal Court doesn't have jurisdiction over former officials, since the U.S. isn't a party to the treaty creating the court. More COMMENTARY 'Inclusive' Math Dumbs Down Curriculum, Fails Students Who Need Help Most By Kenny Xu California's new "inclusive" math curriculum promises "equity" in math. More COMMENTARY ICYMI: Blacks Don't Need 'White Savior' Politicians By Larry Elder "Systemic racism," some politicians tell blacks, prevents them from achieving success—unless, of course, they vote for Democrats to pave the way. 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.