Why Was DOJ Silent About Border Patrol 'Whipping' Investigation Conclusion? What New Emails Reveal

Plus: BEWARE: California Bills Headed to Newsom's Desk Will Launch a Transgender Inquisition Targeting Parents September 11 2023 NEWS [Why Was DOJ Silent About Border Patrol 'Whipping' Investigation Conclusion? What New Emails Reveal]() [Why Was DOJ Silent About Border Patrol 'Whipping' Investigation Conclusion? What New Emails Reveal]() By Fred Lucas After closing its investigation of a false allegation that Border Patrol agents whipped Haitian migrants, Justice Department officials didn’t notify the targets of the probe. [More]() COMMENTARY [BEWARE: California Bills Headed to Newsom's Desk Will Launch a Transgender Inquisition Targeting Parents]() [BEWARE: California Bills Headed to Newsom's Desk Will Launch a Transgender Inquisition Targeting Parents]() By Tyler O'Neil California’s Legislature has passed—or is about to pass—a slew of bills aimed at undermining the rights of parents (and potential foster parents) who disagree with the transgender worldview. [More]() NEWS [‘AMERICAN AID FIRST’: Sen. Rick Scott Slams Democrats for Binding Disaster Aid to More Ukraine Spending]() [‘AMERICAN AID FIRST’: Sen. Rick Scott Slams Democrats for Binding Disaster Aid to More Ukraine Spending]() By Tony Kinnett Sen. Rick Scott called out Senate Democrats for continuing to block federal aid to American disaster victims by tying any such funds to $44 billion in proposed aid to Ukraine. [More]() COMMENTARY [Chuck Schumer’s National Security Problem]() [Chuck Schumer’s National Security Problem]() By Ryan Walker John Aquilino, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, said during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing that the holds are having “no impact” on operations. [More]() NEWS [DC Judge: ‘Truth’ About Aborted Baby Remains Not ‘Relevant’ to DOJ Case Against Pro-Lifers]() [DC Judge: ‘Truth’ About Aborted Baby Remains Not ‘Relevant’ to DOJ Case Against Pro-Lifers]() By Mary Margaret Olohan A Washington, D.C., judge has refused to allow pro-life activists to show photos of aborted, preemie-sized babies as evidence in court. [More]() ANALYSIS [Tom Cotton Demands Answers After Defense Department Rule Neuters the Brave Men and Women Who Serve in the Armed Forces]() [Tom Cotton Demands Answers After Defense Department Rule Neuters the Brave Men and Women Who Serve in the Armed Forces]() By Tyler O'Neil Cotton notes in a letter that he would “welcome a reply that this whole episode was just a practical joke, or a decision you immediately reversed when it came to your attention.” [More]() NEWS [In His Own Words: Why Coach Kennedy ‘Retired’ After Just One Game]() [In His Own Words: Why Coach Kennedy ‘Retired’ After Just One Game]() By Virginia Allen The reason Coach Joe Kennedy decided to resign after his first game back at Bremerton High School following his Supreme Court victory is “pretty simple,” according to him. [More]() NEWS [ICYMI: California Passes Bill Requiring Parents to Affirm Kids’ Gender ‘Transitions’]() [ICYMI: California Passes Bill Requiring Parents to Affirm Kids’ Gender ‘Transitions’]() By Tony Kinnett The bill on its way to the governor’s desk would require judges in child custody cases to consider whether a parent has affirmed a child’s “gender transition.” [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.]() -