Republicans Who Voted for Radical ‘Respect for Marriage Act’ Can Still Change Course

Plus: War Correspondent Recounts His Journey From Political Leftist to Born-Again Christian November 21 2022 Good morning from Washington, where Republicans hope to win back senators who voted to advance a same-sex marriage bill that endangers religious freedom. Mary Margaret Olohan has two reports on developments. On the podcast, a veteran war correspondent and former liberal assesses today’s news media. Plus: GOP lawmakers target a fallen cryptocurrency kingpin’s largesse with Democrats; physical fitness as a part of national security; and a drama about Jesus and his disciples rocks the multiplex. On this date in 1916, the Britannic sinks in the Aegean Sea, but unlike four years earlier with its sister ship, the Titanic, only 30 perish and over 1,000 are rescued. NEWS [Republicans Who Voted for Radical ‘Respect for Marriage Act’ Can Still Change Course]() [Republicans Who Voted for Radical ‘Respect for Marriage Act’ Can Still Change Course]() By Mary Margaret Olohan The vote Wednesday on the same-sex marriage bill merely allowed the debate to move forward. The 12 Republicans who voted for allowing debate don’t need to vote for final passage. [More]() ANALYSIS [War Correspondent Recounts His Journey From Political Leftist to Born-Again Christian]() [War Correspondent Recounts His Journey From Political Leftist to Born-Again Christian]() By Rob Bluey A longtime war correspondent, Ken Timmerman has a unique take on the news media given his own journey from the political Left to the Right during his lifetime. [More]() NEWS [EXCLUSIVE: Mike Lee Urges GOP Senators Who Voted for Radical Marriage Bill: ‘Have the Courage to Protect’ Free Exercise of Religion]() [EXCLUSIVE: Mike Lee Urges GOP Senators Who Voted for Radical Marriage Bill: ‘Have the Courage to Protect’ Free Exercise of Religion]() By Mary Margaret Olohan The Utah Republican urges 12 Republican senators who voted for the so-called Respect for Marriage Act to oppose ending debate and moving to a final vote unless his amendment is added. [More]() COMMENTARY [American Fitness Has National Security Implications. It’s Time to Take It More Seriously.]() [American Fitness Has National Security Implications. It’s Time to Take It More Seriously.]() By Caitlyn Wetzel, Thomas Spoehr Since 2014, studies have shown that only a meager 29% of Americans were qualified to serve without being granted a waiver for one of the standards for entry into service. [More]() NEWS [GOP Lawmaker Says House Panel Will Probe Disgraced FTX Chief’s Ties to Democrats]() [GOP Lawmaker Says House Panel Will Probe Disgraced FTX Chief’s Ties to Democrats]() By Gillian Richards “It appears FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried and his family had no shortage of influence within the Democrat Party,” says Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga. [More]() COMMENTARY [Christian Series ‘The Chosen’ Hits Big Screen, Outpaces Multiple Hollywood Films at Box Office]() [Christian Series ‘The Chosen’ Hits Big Screen, Outpaces Multiple Hollywood Films at Box Office]() By Virginia Allen The latest release of “The Chosen” marks the first time one of the series’ seasons has premiered in theaters, and judging by its performance, it won’t be the last. [More]() COMMENTARY [ICYMI: Who or What Was Responsible for GOP Nationwide Collapse in Midterms?]() [ICYMI: Who or What Was Responsible for GOP Nationwide Collapse in Midterms?]() By Victor Davis Hanson In 2010, President Obama lost 63 House seats. Is President Biden, therefore, more charismatic or more energetic than Obama? Was his agenda more successful and popular? [More]() [LOGO-CHARCOAL_75percent.jpg] [Donate to The Daily Signal]() [Find us on Facebook]() [Find us on Facebook]() [Follow us on Twitter]() [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 {EMAIL}. If you want to receive other Heritage Foundation newsletters, or opt out of this newsletter, [please click here to update your subscription.]() -