Greg Abbott Has Some Choice Words for Biden as the President Finally Makes His Way to the Border

Plus: From Gender Gingerbread Persons to 'Privilege Bingo,' Feds Squander Millions on Cult of Diversity Training

January 9 2023   Good morning from Washington, where the new Congress is digesting President Biden's belated visit to the U.S.-Mexico border and Gov. Greg Abbott's pointed response. Our Virginia Allen has the story. On the podcast, a pastor decries the devastating effects of fatherlessness in America. Plus: the 15 ballots that led to a House speaker; the government's wasteful "diversity" crusade; good guys with guns keep saving lives; the media's new favorite Democrat; and what Taiwan's election means for us. On this date in 2001,  Apple launches iTunes, a media player that will revolutionize how people consume digital media.     NEWS Greg Abbott Has Some Choice Words for Biden as the President Finally Makes His Way to the Border By Virginia Allen Abbott hands Biden a letter as the president arrives in Texas. The governor has some choice words to say, along with some advice. More COMMENTARY From Gender Gingerbread Persons to 'Privilege Bingo,' Feds Squander Millions on Cult of Diversity Training By Jarrett Stepman Stargazing has been replaced by navel-gazing at NASA, it seems. More NEWS What Happened in All 15 Rounds of Voting for the Speaker of the House By Samantha Aschieris Here's the play-by-play of what happened in 15 rounds of voting for speaker of the House. More COMMENTARY Second Amendment a Blessing, Not a 'Curse,' in End-of-Year Examples of Defensive Gun Use By Amy Swearer A New Jersey newspaper's editorial board demonizes the Second Amendment and shows disdain for Americans who want to protect themselves in public places. More ANALYSIS America's 'Pandemic of Fatherlessness' Contributes to Gender Confusion, Suicide, and More, Author Says By Virginia Allen The U.S.' worst malady isn't a disease, it's a lack of dads in the home. More COMMENTARY In Liberal Media, Never Is Heard a Discouraging Word About Hakeem Jeffries, Election Denier By Tim Graham "Democracy"-loving Dems line up behind a man who called the 2016 election a "hoax," said Russia "artificially" placed Trump in the White House, and referred to Trump as a "fake president" over 70 times. More COMMENTARY Why Local Election Results in Taiwan Have Implications for America By Min-Hua Chiang The party that is less hostile to the Chinese Communist Party wins local elections in Taiwan. Here's why it matters. More COMMENTARY The Rise of the 'Fauxcahontas' By Douglas Blair In the eyes of the modern Left, suffering is a virtue; the greatest thing a human being can achieve is to be a victim. It's no wonder, then, that some women falsely claim minority status to get ahead. 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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