Surrogacy is touted by some celebrities, including Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West, who have had two children via surrogates. But is it as safe as the media coverage suggests? Jennifer Lahl of the Center for Bioethics and Culture breaks down the medical risks the procedure has, as well as some of the legal and personal consequences surrogacy and egg donation have had for some.

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• President Trump is done with dealing with Democrats, after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggests a “cover-up.”
• Attorney General William Barr is fed-up with courts issuing nationwide injunctions on Trump administration policies.
• A investigation failed to determine whether Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam wore blackface or donned KKK garb in his yearbook photo.

Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., joins The Daily Signal to discuss the disconnect between her constituents in Washington state and Washington, D.C. Plus, she speaks about her efforts to reach out to high schoolers, social media, and the booming economy.

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• U.S.-Iran tensions continue to simmer.
• Ford announces it’s slashing 7,000 jobs.
• State officials in Colorado and Maryland are banning government employees from traveling to Alabama for work purposes.

Alabama is set for a legal showdown after passing a law that bans abortion. In this episode, Thomas Jipping unpacks what could come next and analyzes the prospects of overturning Roe v. Wade. Plus: Rachel talks to Abby Johnson, a former Planned Parenthood clinic director, about how abortion workers are leaving the industry because of the movie “Unplanned.”

We also cover these stories:
–Missouri and Louisiana race to follow Alabama by advancing similar restrictions on abortion.
–President Trump unveils his new immigration plan, which emphasizes skills over family ties.
–President Trump rebuffs claims that his White House is heading for war with Iran.
-The SAT will start giving students an “adversity score,” raising concerns about how merit is measured in standardized testing.

Before becoming a U.S. senator, Tom Cotton served his country in Iraq and Afghanistan. He earned a Bronze Star and was elected to Congress from Arkansas in 2012. Two years later, he defeated a two-term Democrat incumbent to become a 37-year-old senator. And now, in a new book called “Sacred Duty: A Soldier’s Tour at Arlington National Cemetery,” Cotton tells the remarkable story of The Old Guard and its important role as the Army’s oldest active-duty infantry unit. After returning from his Iraq deployment, Cotton served at Arlington with the Army’s official ceremonial unit. The experience led him to research The Old Guard’s rich history and write “Sacred Duty.” He spoke to The Daily Signal about the book.

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On today’s podcast, we feature Rob Bluey’s interview with commentator Victor Davis Hanson, a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and columnist at The Daily Signal, about his latest book, “The Case for Trump.”

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It was just last month that the House failed to pass a bill protecting babies who survive an abortion attempt. Our executive editor, Rob Bluey, was able to sit down with a woman who survived just that—an abortion attempt, something few can imagine. Gianna Jessen now a pro-life activist, and today, we bring you her interview. Plus: The royal baby arrives.

We also cover these stories:
-Trump asserts executive privilege to block release of full unredacted Mueller report.
-Court rules that Trump administration can keep sending asylum seekers to Mexico.
-Trump’s tax returns from the 80s and 90s come to light.

Ken Williams represents what some activists say is impossible: previously gay, he’s now married to a woman, and has kids. He says God has helped him change. Williams now works at a church and counsels people who face their own unwanted sexual attractions — but some say his work should be illegal.

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• Democrats are beginning the process to hold Attorney General William Barr in contempt.
• Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., is proposing a national gun licensing program.
• Hillary Clinton is talking about the 2016 election was “stolen” from her.

Anti-Semitism is disturbingly on the rise in America. In fact, most religion-based hate crimes in America are against Jews. Congressman Lee Zeldin has fought anti-Semitism on the front lines in Congress — and he sits on the same committee as freshman congresswoman Ilhan Omar.

We also cover these stories:
• The Trump administration moves to protect the conscience rights of health-care workers.
• House Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggested that Attorney General William Barr should be considered a criminal.
• Nick Sandmann’s legal team is suing NBCUniversal and MSNBC for $275 million.

“Young people are looking for a deeper conversation than just red-meat talking points,” says Rep. Dan Crenshaw in an exclusive interview with The Daily Signal. The popular Texas Republican, who was elected to the House in 2018, has already made waves, appearing on “Saturday Night Live” last fall. “There is a generational gap … and I’m trying to close that gap,” says Crenshaw, a veteran.

We also cover these stories:
• Democratic leaders say they’ve reached preliminary agreement with President Trump to spend $2 trillion on an infrastructure bill.
• The streets of Venezuela erupted in clashes as interim president Juan Guaido announced the “final phase” of an uprising against the country’s socialist dictator, Nicolas Maduro.
• As the border crisis continues, President Trump is changing the rules surrounding asylum.

On today’s show, we talk to Jake Sherman, the Politico Playbook writer who has a new book called “The Hill To Die On: The Battle for Congress and the Future of Trump’s America.” He examines the first two years of Donald Trump’s presidency and some of the biggest moments in Washington.

We also share your letters and an inspiring story about a college athlete who has chosen hope over despair despite a serious leg injury.