Government
Pulte doubles down on homebuyer push, rejects pressure from lobbyistsFederal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte is doubling down on his efforts to help Americans buy homes – and says he won’t yield to intimidation from lobbyists or powerful… Read More
Government
National school choice program begins path to 2027 launch under ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’As the dust settles after the July 4 signing of the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill,” experts are examining exactly what the national school choice portion of the bill stipulates. The… Read More
Courts
Group sues Oklahoma over social studies standards ‘promoting’ ChristianityA group is suing Oklahoma for teaching students how Christianity has impacted American history. Americans United for Separation of Church and State (AU) announced its lawsuit… Read More
Government
Watch: American workers gained 2 million jobs under TrumpAmerican-born workers have gained more than 2 million jobs since President Donald Trump took office in January, while foreign-born workers have lost 543,000 jobs. That’s according to the June jobs… Read More
Culture
Purdue eliminates veterinary medicine DEI certificatePurdue University in Indiana no longer offers a “diversity and inclusion certificate in veterinary medicine” since the school ended its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, the College Fix… Read More
Culture
New report highlights key role of fathers in children’s academic, emotional successA new report underscores what many have known for generations – the presence of a father in the home plays a crucial role in a child’s academic and emotional success. Read More
World
Watch: ‘Mayday! Mayday! Mayday!’ Yemeni Houthis release footage of cargo ship sunk in Red SeaThe Iran-backed Houthi’s of Yemen released footage Monday of a cargo ship they took over and sank in the Red Sea. “Mayday! Mayday! Mayday!” shouted the Magic Seas captain as… Read More
Government
Florida enacts multiple laws expanding school choiceThree new pro-school choice laws are now in effect in Florida. HB 1105, HB 443 and SB 248, signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis earlier this year, took effect July… Read More
Public Education
Report: Florida business owners concerned with poor math skills of job candidatesLack of math proficiency in public schools is worrying Florida’s business owners, a new report reveals. The Florida Chamber of Commerce Foundation surveyed and interviewed… Read More
Government
Texas schools to teach students about adoption as part of high school healthTexas has enacted a law requiring public high schools to teach children about adoption in high school health classes. Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 1207… Read More
Government
Watch: ICE releases video of dangerous criminal arrests at gas stationImmigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials arrested an MS-13 gang member and another illegal immigrant Tuesday in Indiana. Jonny Handy Martinez-Barillas, identified as a gang member, was previously released by… Read More
Public Education
Soaring transportation costs blamed for Connecticut school district’s budget shortfallMounting expenses have driven a Connecticut school district to a new school bus provider, although the transition still leaves a $1.9 million budget shortfall. “Transportation costs are rising rapidly across… Read More
Government
South Carolina school choice program fills 10,000 slots ahead of fall launchSouth Carolina’s renewed school choice program is off to a robust start, with the 10,000 slots available this fall already filled – more than triple last year’s enrollment. The Palmetto… Read More
Government
Breaking: Americans can now use rent payments to qualify for a mortgage, FHFA saysAmericans can now use their rent payment history to help qualify for a mortgage, under a new directive announced Tuesday by Federal Housing Finance Agency Director… Read More
Public Education
Largest teachers’ union encourages resisting law enforcement with over-the-top rhetoric in shocking resolutionsA well-regarded education watchdog has published a raft of alarming resolutions adopted by the National Education Association (NEA) at its latest national assembly. They include a measure that encourages resistance… Read More
Homeschools
New report: homeschooling is growing and becoming more diverseA new report highlights both the expansion of homeschooling since the COVID-19 pandemic and the growing diversity of families participating in it. “Homeschool participation has grown dramatically in recent years… Read More
Public Education
New Jersey district lacks ‘moral leadership’ by failing to denounce antisemitism, commentary warnsA New Jersey district has drawn criticism for not honoring settlement terms over a Jewish family’s lawsuit alleging antisemitic attacks against a high school student. “By refusing to send out… Read More
Politics
Biden aides pushed for early presidential debate against Trump to show ‘strength,’ leaked memo revealsFormer President Joe Biden’s aides reportedly convinced him to face off in an early debate against then-candidate Donald Trump to show his “strength” and Trump’s “weakness,” a leaked memo indicates,… Read More
Public Education
Minnesota’s draft of new academic health standards involves ‘gender identity’ for third gradersMinnesota’s Department of Education has released a controversial second draft of its proposed K-12 health standards – prompting concerns over its emphasis on gender identity, expression and drug use. The… Read More
World
BRICS summit, sans Putin and Xi, condemns tariffs; Trump fires backKey BRICS leaders were absent from the group’s annual summit in Rio de Janeiro but still issued sharp rebuke of U.S. tariffs and U.S.-Israel military actions against Iran. Previously, Trump… Read More