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Maggie Little

Maggie Little is a Heartlander News writer based in Washington, D.C. Her reporting has also appeared in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Sun, the Federalist, RealClearPolitics and The Daily…

Politics
‘Sold-out crowd’ in Dallas energized for midterms as Vance, Trump speak at Republican convention

A roaring crowd greeted President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance on the second and final day of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Texas.  “President… Read More

September 11, 2026
Politics
Trump announces $5,000 cash dividends to every American adult if Republicans win midterms 

President Donald Trump promised a $5,000 check to every adult American citizen if Republicans retain control of both houses of Congress in the midterm elections, drawing both praise and pushback. … Read More

September 10, 2026
Culture
Trump honors 9/11 first responders, victims, pledging ‘we will never forget’ 

President Donald Trump hosted first responders and families of victims from 9/11 Tuesday, promising to “never forget,” just days before the 25th anniversary of the terror attacks. Read More

September 8, 2026
Public Education
DEI could cost private schools, colleges tax-exempt status under proposed Trump rules 

The Trump administration proposed new regulations to end the tax-exempt status for private schools engaging in diversity, equity, and inclusion practices, putting private educational institutions “on notice.”… Read More

September 8, 2026
Government
Trump admin signals federal agencies may not work with Smithsonian, escalating feud over ‘radical ideology’ 

The Trump administration is indicating federal agencies may not work with the Smithsonian under its current leadership, escalating a feud over the museums’ diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives that… Read More

September 3, 2026