Soft on Crime? Here's Jackson's Record on Sex Offenders and Other Criminals

Plus: Getting Squeezed at Pump? Blame Biden, Not Putin

March 18 2022   Good morning from Washington, where Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson's record on crime has law-and-order advocates scratching their heads. Fred Lucas reports on why. On the podcast, Heritage Foundation energy expert Katie Tubb explains why Biden, not Putin, is to blame for soaring gas prices. Plus: a Texas congressman assails the president's border and drug policies as destructive; China's lawmakers fluff Xi Jinping's pillows; and conservatives hold the high ground in the culture war. Eighty years ago today, President Franklin Roosevelt, a Democrat, orders creation of a War Relocation Authority, which will round up 120,000 Americans of Japanese descent and detain them in one of 10 wartime "relocation centers."      NEWS Soft on Crime? Here's Jackson's Record on Sex Offenders and Other Criminals By Fred Lucas Jackson was a lawyer for terrorism suspects held at the U.S. detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, including a Taliban officer believed to be a leader of a terrorist cell. More ANALYSIS Getting Squeezed at Pump? Blame Biden, Not Putin By Douglas Blair Heritage Foundation senior policy analyst Katie Tubb discusses what's really causing soaring gas prices, and how the Biden administration needs to respond to fix it. More COMMENTARY America Should Launch a 21st Century 'Berlin Airlift' for Ukrainian Civilians By Mike Pence Vladimir Putin only understands strength—so strength we must show, as one nation, united in purpose, doing all we can to support the good people of Ukraine in their fight for freedom. More NEWS Texas Lawmaker Blasts Biden's Open Borders for Illegal Immigration, Fentanyl Crises By Maggie Hroncich "Every state is a border state now," said Rep. Brian Babin, noting the government flies and buses illegal immigrants "all over our country." More COMMENTARY China's Legislative Session Focuses on Stability, Bolsters Xi Before Communist Party Gathers By Michael Cunningham The overriding message of the session was simple: Make sure nothing gets in the way of President Xi Jinping's bid for a third term in power. More COMMENTARY Republicans, Embrace the Culture War and Cruise to Victory By Josh Hammer Republicans should stop dithering and bring the fight to the core civilizational issues now confronting a confused citizenry. 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.