Government
U.S. House report: Minnesota officials failed to stop fraud(The Center Square) – A new U.S. House oversight report alleges Minnesota officials were aware of “rampant” fraud risks in taxpayer-funded social programs for years but failed to act, allowing… Read More
Courts
New conversion therapy ban drafted for Kansas City amid repeal backlashKansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas introduced a replacement for the city’s prior conversion therapy ban on Tuesday. Lucas and Councilman Johnathan Duncan developed a new ordinance with the LGBTQ… Read More
Culture
Weekend wanderings: Kansas City-area to enjoy free fishing, Guns N’ Hoses, festivals and moreThe first weekend of June is bringing loads of family fun to the Kansas City area, including the annual boxing match between local first responders, family-friendly festivals and a free… Read More
Culture
Harley-Davidson backsliding on wokeness despite previous policy reversal(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Harley-Davidson hired a CEO and a Chief Brand Officer that have pushed “woke” initiatives in the past despite the motorcycle company’s vow to backtrack away… Read More
Courts
Cities Church attorneys slam prosecutor’s decision not to charge Invaders: ‘The law will bend’(The Daily Signal) – The attorneys representing Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, condemned the local prosecutor’s decision not to press charges against agitators who invaded the church in the middle… Read More
Politics
Congressional plan aims to save $1.5 trillion, end abortion(The Daily Signal) – The Heritage Foundation released its version of Reconciliation 3.0, a new plan to end federal funding for abortion, combat fraud, and save America $1.5 trillion. The… Read More
World
Chinese tech giant announces new chip design breakthrough(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Huawei Technologies announced on May 25 that it will produce industry-leading semiconductors using a new technology in five years, according to news coverage. The major… Read More
Politics
Republican bills on women’s rights, spaces stalled(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Republican lawmakers expressed frustration over their failed attempts to pass any standalone transgender-related bills into law with the midterm elections looming. Lawmakers have introduced 127… Read More
Government
Rubio advocates ‘America First’ policy amid global tensions(The Daily Signal) – Secretary of State Marco Rubio appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday to testify about his 2027 “America First” State Department budget request. While… Read More
Politics
Kansas City mayor hints at higher office run in 2028Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas inadvertently announced his intent to run for higher office in 2028. Pete Mundo, host of Mundo in the Morning, gave… Read More
Courts
Former Iowa superintendent sentenced for immigration, firearm offensesThe former superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district was sentenced Friday to two years in prison after pleading guilty earlier this year to falsely claiming to… Read More
Courts
School district draws Title IX probe, accusations of boy in girls locker room(The Center Square) – Cabarrus County Schools in North Carolina is under federal investigation, accused of Title IX violations involving a boy watching girls change clothes in locker rooms. Kim… Read More
Culture
Poll: 2 in 3 proud to be American(The Center Square) – Sampling 1,000 adults nationwide ahead of America’s 250th anniversary on July 4, a poll released Tuesday finds 68% are proud to be American and 69% believe… Read More
Courts
Court blocks Trump transgender military ban as driven by ‘animus’(The Daily Signal) – A split federal appeals panel ruled that War Secretary Pete Hegseth’s policy banning transgender military service is unconstitutional. The 2-1 ruling by the U.S. Court of… Read More
Courts
Kansas City-area man receives 110-year sentence for child sex crimesA Kansas City-area man was sentenced Wednesday to 110 years in prison after a jury convicted him of sex crimes against multiple children. Billy Gene Burney III sexually assaulted three sisters between 2010 and… Read More
Public Education
Illinois to require bell-to-bell student phone ban in public schools(The Center Square) – Legislation to ban the use of cell phones by students from bell-to-bell officially passed both chambers in the Illinois Capitol on Sunday, sending the bill to… Read More
Culture
Kansas City hosts The Berlin Wall. A World Divided.’s North American premierAn international Cold War exhibit made its North American debut Friday at Kansas City’s Union Station. The Berlin Wall. A World Divided. features over 200… Read More
Politics
Here’s some of the names you know that will not be back next Congress(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Dozens of legislators are already confirmed to not return to the next Congress as voters prepare to elect all 435 members of the House and… Read More
Culture
WATCH: Missouri’s musical Route 66 highway celebrates America’s Mother RoadRoute 66, the “Mother Road” stretching more than 2,000 miles across the United States, is becoming a musical highway to celebrate its 100th anniversary and America’s 250th birthday. Musical highways use specially designed rumble strips to… Read More
Culture
MLB team allegedly keeps Christian pitcher off social media due to faith(The Daily Signal) – The Washington Nationals made news for something other than their play on the baseball field this week. Sean Hudson, the team’s director of community… Read More