Unprecedented Indictment of Trump Likely to Deepen Political Divisions

PLUS: The Government Wants to Take Away Your Car June 12 2023 Good morning from Washington, where The Justice Department’s detailed case against Donald Trump regarding classified documents seems bound to further divide Americans. Heritage Foundation legal eagles John Malcolm and Cully Stimson have the specifics. Meanwhile, Democrats and the media try to keep the public in the dark about a credible allegation of bribery against President Biden, David Harsanyi writes. On the podcast, a timely warning about U.S. dependence on China from the head of Hong Kong Watch. Plus: the Biden administration’s designs on our gas-fueled cars; how to counter the Left’s takeover of government; a strong win in court for gun rights; and America unwisely promotes sexual politics overseas. Sixty years ago today, Army veteran and civil rights leader Medgar Evers is shot and killed outside his home in Jackson, Mississippi; Evers’ killer, an avowed white supremacist, will not be convicted until 1994. COMMENTARY [Unprecedented Indictment of Trump Likely to Deepen Political Divisions]() [Unprecedented Indictment of Trump Likely to Deepen Political Divisions]() By John G. Malcolm, Cully Stimson While special counsel Jack Smith, the prosecutor, has had his share of successes, including obtaining a conviction of a former GOP congressman, he has had his share of failures, too. [More]() COMMENTARY [The Government Wants to Take Away Your Car]() [The Government Wants to Take Away Your Car]() By Diana Furchtgott-Roth Under Uncle Sam’s Grand Theft Auto plan, Americans would be sacrificing their cars, paying more for transportation, and giving up their personal mobility without benefits for the environment. [More]() COMMENTARY [Nothing to See Here but a Credible Whistleblower Accusing the President of Bribery]() [Nothing to See Here but a Credible Whistleblower Accusing the President of Bribery]() By David Harsanyi President Biden has been accused by a credible informant of taking $5 million in “a bribery scheme with a foreign national” while he was the sitting vice president. [More]() COMMENTARY [The Left Has Captured Most of Government. Republicans Must Cut Off the Gravy Train.]() [The Left Has Captured Most of Government. Republicans Must Cut Off the Gravy Train.]() By David Ditch House Republicans must take advantage of their constitutionally appointed congressional power of the purse and cut off the gravy train. [More]() ANALYSIS ['A Very Dangerous Situation,' Benedict Rogers Says of US Depending Too Much on China for Imports]() ['A Very Dangerous Situation,' Benedict Rogers Says of US Depending Too Much on China for Imports]() By Samantha Aschieris According to the Council on Foreign Relations, “the United States imports more from China than from any other country." [More]() NEWS [Pro-Lifers Should Get Involved in Foster Care, 2 Moms Urge]() [Pro-Lifers Should Get Involved in Foster Care, 2 Moms Urge]() By Gigi De La Torre Americans can begin participating in the foster care system simply by meeting foster children within their own communities and making opportunities to mentor them. [More]() COMMENTARY [Pride Is 1st of 7 Deadly Sins. Arrogance in Pushing Sexual Politics Abroad Could Be 8th.]() [Pride Is 1st of 7 Deadly Sins. Arrogance in Pushing Sexual Politics Abroad Could Be 8th.]() By Simon Hankinson The U.S. Embassy in Brazil tweets that it “invites public school teachers to participate in a series of online workshops on topics about the LGBTIQA+ community and school.” [More]() COMMENTARY [3rd Circuit Hands Down Another Significant 2nd Amendment Victory]() [3rd Circuit Hands Down Another Significant 2nd Amendment Victory]() By Amy Swearer This is perhaps the most significant Second Amendment victory since the Supreme Court’s landmark decision holding that we have a constitutional right to carry handguns in public for self-defense. [More]() NEWS [ICYMI: California Bill Would Charge Any Parent Who Doesn’t Affirm Transgenderism With ‘Child Abuse’]() [ICYMI: California Bill Would Charge Any Parent Who Doesn’t Affirm Transgenderism With ‘Child Abuse’]() By Tony Kinnett A recently amended California bill would make any parent who doesn’t affirm transgenderism for their child guilty of abuse under state law. [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.]() -