Culture
Administration: ‘blockbuster’ jobs, GDP reports highlight Trump policySeveral reports from the federal government are pointing to an improving economy, which would mark the first time since 2008 the economy has sustained momentum without artificial stimulus. Read More
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
Government
Trump announces new slate of drug pricing deals, touting ‘biggest thing to happen in medicine’President Donald Trump expanded one of his signature healthcare reform initiatives Monday, announcing new partnerships with pharmaceutical companies to lower prescription prices ahead of the midterm elections. “For… Read More
World
Trump slow rolls sanctions on Iran allies as gasoline shortages hit Islamic RepublicThe Trump administration announced the start of a new campaign called Operation Economic Outcast that Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent called “an economic onslaught” against Iran. Under the campaign, the U.S. is imposing new sanctions on Iranian entities, and warning Iranian… Read More
Government
‘Lake America’: Trump signs order on Lake Ontario name changePresident Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America, following similar rebranding logic he earlier applied to the Gulf of America. Read More
Government
Iran-linked threat actors hack America’s water infrastructure as experts warn of growing risksFederal and state authorities are investigating a series of cyber-attacks affecting critical infrastructure across the U.S. in incidents cybersecurity experts tell Heartlander News could become more common. Threat… Read More
Politics
Trump-endorsed Sen. Darline Graham wins South Carolina special Republican primarySen. Darline Graham beat Rep. Ralph Norman in South Carolina’s Republican special primary runoff Tuesday, in a closely watched test of President Donald Trump’s endorsement power. With nearly all the… Read More
World
Canada announces retaliatory tariffs; Trump proposes ‘Lake America’(The Daily Signal) – Canada is retaliating against the United States with new tariffs and President Donald Trump is floating changing the name of… Read More
Government
‘Golden age of education just beginning’: Trump touts school choice victories as academic year beginsPresident Donald Trump is touting what his administration has done to advance school choice and restore parental rights as school starts and midterms loom. At an event… Read More
Courts
New Western District of Missouri judge nominatedPresident Donald Trump has nominated an attorney in the Department of Justice (DOJ) to be the new judge of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri. Read More
Politics
Poll: 41% of conservative voters favor VP Vance in 2028 presidential primary(The Center Square) – Vice President JD Vance remains the clear favorite in a prospective 2028 Republican presidential primary, with 41% of Republicans and right-leaning Independents saying they would… Read More
World
‘Economic asphyxiation’: US announces global sanctions against Iran, enforcing ‘zero-leakage approach’The U.S. is launching Operation Economic Outcast, a global “economic onslaught” to isolate Iran, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent announced at a press briefing Monday. The U.S. also expects cooperation… Read More
Government, Politics
Energy experts: Keystone XL is a great idea doomed by political realityPresident Donald Trump’s latest attempt to revive Keystone XL appears to have collapsed along with trade discussions between Canada and the U.S. over the weekend. Trump… Read More
World
Analysis: Trump’s strategy may aim at normalization in Korea, progress on Iran nukesPresident Donald Trump scaled back joint exercises with South Korea just days before he noted with unusual certainty how many nuclear missiles North Korea possesses. While many have … Read More
Government
As some states restrict AI data centers, critics call PA’s new standards ‘quixotically foolish’Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, signed an executive order Tuesday establishing strict new permitting standards for data centers, going on a press blitz blasting “greedy developers” as he… Read More
Government
Melania Trump announces $2M scholarship for foster youth: ‘Investment in America’s talent pipeline’First Lady Melania Trump announced a $2 million donation from IndyCar and Fox Corporation towards her Fostering the Future initiative to help foster care youth pursue an education and… Read More
Government
Watch: Trump unveils new helipad: ‘We’re fixing the White House’President Donald Trump unveiled a new helipad at the White House Wednesday, calling his latest construction project “something very, very special.” “We’re doing a fixup of the White… Read More
Politics
Ossoff’s remarks on Trump aide at campaign rally spark backlash(The Daily Signal) – At a campaign rally in Atlanta, Sen. Jon Ossoff fired shots at one of President Donald Trump’s top aides who runs… Read More
Courts
Disney sues Trump admin in First Amendment claim over broadcast licensesDisney and ABC sued the Federal Communications Commission Tuesday, claiming its demand for an early review of its broadcast licenses is a First Amendment violation – escalating an ongoing… Read More
World
Canada, US work on deal hours before high tariffs take effectCanada is seeking a last-minute deal with the U.S. in an effort to avoid President Donald Trump’s impending 50% tariffs on billions of dollars of goods, set to take effect 12:01 a.m. Wednesday. Trump and Canadian… Read More