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Congress is staring at a massive spending deal reached by President Donald Trump and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi—one that's left fiscal conservatives deeply concerned. Today, we unpack the details and discuss how the bill matches up with spending levels under President Barack Obama. We're joined by Heritage budget expert Justin Bogie. Plus: Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., defends boycotting Israel on the House floor.We also cover these stories:-The White House is bullish following Robert Mueller's lackluster performance before Congress.-A new poll finds Democrats increasingly think the Mueller probe wasn't conducted fairly.-A senior software engineer at Google blows the whistle on tech bias.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show!

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Britain has a new prime minister—who will inherit all the same problems his predecessor had. Good luck guiding a divided nation through Brexit with a paper-thin majority in parliament. Europe’s steel industry is getting hammered by tariffs and gluts, but one tucked-away mill in Austria has steeled itself for tumult. And, what single characteristic do Americans least want in their roommates?

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The news to know for Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019!

We're talking about a new deportation rule, the largest settlement for a data breach ever, and Britain's new prime minister.

Plus: Microsoft's billion dollar bet, Apple's updates, and glow-in-the-dark sharks...

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below...

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Sources:

Fast-Tracking Deportations: Washington Post, NBC News

Puerto Rico Protest: AP, CNN, NYT, FOX News, ABC News

Britain’s New PM: Reuters, CNN

Equifax Settlement: CNBC, NYT, Marketwatch

India’s Moon Mission: Space.com, BBC, Vox, FOX News, CBS News

Microsoft + OpenAI: MarketWatch, Vox 

Anthem Health App: WSJ

Apple Updates:  The Verge, TechCrunch

Glow-in-the-Dark Sharks: CNN, Science Alert

Mister Rogers Movie: Variety, Deadline, YouTube

 

As the son of communist refugees, Andy Ngo is no stranger to the dangers of that political ideology. The Portland-based journalist, known for covering Antifa--the term used to describe anti-facists who generally wear masks and often are associated with violence and destruction--was hospitalized last month after being physically attacked by masked agitators.We also cover these stories:•The Justice Department is bringing back executions. •The governor of Puerto Rico resigns. •Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg thinks the Supreme Court should stay at nine justices.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show!

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The seizure of a British-flagged tanker in the Gulf may seem counter to Iran’s international objectives. But at home, hardliners are in the ascendancy—for them, it’s a public-relations coup. The rise of populism, particularly in Europe, suggests voters are angry. But polls suggest otherwise; we dive into this “happiness paradox”. And, the curious rise in borrowing against high-end art.

Additional music "Puzzle Pieces" by Lee Rosevere.

The news to know for Monday, July 22nd, 2019!

We're talking about highly-anticipated testimony happening this week, what Puerto Rico's governor is now saying about protests there, and which celebrity President Trump is trying to free from jail.

Plus: new data in your ride-sharing apps, and which movies just set new records at the box office.

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below...

Today's episode is brought to you by Hello Fresh.

 

Sources:

Mueller Testifies Soon: AP, CNN, Reuters, Politico

UK Warns Iran: BBC, FOX News, Bloomberg, NYT, AP

Puerto Rico: CNN, NPR, AP

Hong Kong Protests: BBC, The Guardian, Washington Post

MLB Hall of Fame: CBS Sports, NYT

Orion Crew Capsule: TechCrunch, Engadget

Lyft Transit Info: Bloomberg, Engadget, The Verge 

Trump A$AP Rocky: NBC News, CNN, TIME

The Lion King: Variety, CNBC

Avengers Endgame Record: Deadline

Marvel Reveal: CNET, The Verge

 

Young people across America are increasingly embracing socialism. A cloud of misinformation has led many Americans to think socialism is something it is not—a good system on government.The Daily Signal interviewed Chris Wright, founder and president of the Anticommunism Action Team, to debunk the myths about socialism. The full transcript is available at DailySignal.com.We also share Genevieve Wood’s commentary on the differences between progressivism and conservatism. Plus, we read your letters to the editor and discuss a good news story about a high school football coach who has captured the attention of the nation. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or your favorite podcast app. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show!

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Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., joins the podcast to explain the downsides of the new spending bill and how his MAP Act would boost the economy. The CEO turned senator, a newcomer to Washington, D.C., also shares why it seems so hard to get any kind of spending control to occur in Congress. We also cover these stories:•The Trump administration takes action to close a food stamps loophole. •Mark Esper was confirmed as the next Secretary of Defense in a 90-8 vote in the Senate •The NAACP is now joining the liberal chorus for impeachment. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet,iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show!

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The Interior Department is relocating the Bureau of Land Management from Washington, D.C. to Colorado. So, why move a federal bureaucracy to the other side of the country? Interior Secretary David Bernhardt discusses that, federalism, opening up 1.4 million acres for hunting and fishing, and more. We also cover these stories:•President Donald Trump's feud with "the squad" continues.•Massive protests calling for the governor to resign occur in Puerto Rico.•Some liberal lawmakers are now announcing their preferred pronouns.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet,iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show!

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Volodymyr Zelensky’s Servant of the People party looks set to make big gains in Ukraine’s parliament this weekend. It must, if it wants to weaken oligarchs’ hold over the country. If space exploration and exploitation is to really take off, there’s one big thing missing: the laws to regulate it. And, we remember João Gilberto, the father of bossa nova, whose rise coincided with an all-too-brief cultural renaissance in Brazil.