Faith
Rubio’s Easter tribute video goes viral(The Heartlander) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio released an Easter-tribute video on X Sunday that proclaimed the gospel and received more than 4.5 million views… Read More
Faith
‘The resurrection is everything,’ NCAA star says(The Heartlander) — University of Connecticut basketball star Terris Reed Jr. called Jesus’ resurrection “everything” in an interview before the championship matchup against Michigan.Reed, who formerly played for the Wolverines,… Read More
Gender Transition
Hundreds of major US companies still offer coverage for trans drugs, surgeries to minors despite latest medical guidance(The Heartlander) — More than 500 U.S. companies offer benefits that cover transgender surgeries and drugs for children, according to 1792 Exchange, a nonprofit that encourages businesses to return to… Read More
Iran
Trump promises ‘complete demolition’ in Iran Tuesday(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump promised "complete demolition" of Iran on Tuesday if the nation's leaders do not agree to a deal to eliminate the country's nuclear weapons… Read More
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‘We leave no American behind’: President Trump details Easter rescue of downed airman(The Center Square) – The successful Easter rescue of the downed F-15 airman who went missing in Iran was “one of the largest, most complex, most harrowing” combat search and… Read More
Kansas City
‘Where are we drawing the line?’: Longtime KC criminal rearrested for battery while on probation for it in Wyandotte CountyWyandotte County, Kansas District Attorney Mark Dupree is huge on second chances for criminals – repeatedly touting alternatives to prosecution, hosting seven annual “expungement fairs” to erase criminal records,… Read More
Legislature
Kansas law would require civics exams in schools, lessons on dangers of communismA proposed Kansas law requiring a civics test to graduate high school awaits a final verdict from the House later this week. Middle and high school students in public, private… Read More
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White House honors Christian faith, resurrection of Christ in Holy Week celebrations(The Heartlander) — White House officials, pastors and faith leaders gathered in the East Room Wednesday afternoon to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ in one of several Easter celebrations this week.“Millions… Read More
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Trump warns US will hit Iran ‘extremely hard’ in coming weeks, but promises objectives are ‘near completion’(The Heartlander) — One month into Operation Epic Fury, President Donald Trump said military objectives in Iran are “near completion” but promised ramped-up action in the next two to three… Read More
Nigeria
Palm Sunday massacre in Nigeria leaves dozens dead(The Heartlander) — At least 30 people were killed and several others severely injured late Palm Sunday after “gunmen on motorcycles” ravaged communities in Nigeria. “The incident occurred during the… Read More
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Historic first: Trump attends Supreme Court arguments on birthright citizenship(The Heartlander) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard arguments over birthright citizenship, in a case widely viewed as the most important left of its term.At issue is President Donald… Read More
Free Speech
Free speech win: California high school reverses suspension over pro-ICE flyers(The Heartlander) — A California high school has expunged the suspension of a student who posted pro-ICE flyers, drawing scrutiny over free speech and viewpoint discrimination.Torrey Pines High School in… Read More
Politics
Vance takes major step toward cracking down on fraud(The Daily Signal) – Vice President JD Vance swore in Colin McDonald on Wednesday morning to lead the Department of Justice’s anti-fraud division.“This is a huge step towards achieving the… Read More
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Breaking: Trump fires US AG Pam Bondi, ‘who faithfully served’(The Heartlander) — President Donald Trump fired US Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday after rumors he had been mulling a change for the last few weeks. Trump made the … Read More
Law Enforcement
Illinois investigator loses leg after complications from 2018 head-on crash, BackStoppers assistingA former Pontoon Beach, Illinois police officer is receiving financial assistance after an on-duty injury led to losing part of his leg. The painful injury stemmed from a crash in… Read More
Kansas
Kansas governor sides with trans activist as he enters women’s bathroom: ‘I am very sorry that you and others are being put in this situation’A transgender Colorado man has yet to face legal consequences after breaking Kansas law by entering a women’s restroom at the Statehouse on Tuesday. “Samantha” Boucher, a biological man, entered… Read More
Abortion, Illinois
‘A Beacon of Light’ shines brightly in Illinois, as pregnancy resource center reports 350% increase in clients, mothersA pregnancy resource center in Maryville, Illinois is seeing a massive influx of women despite the challenging political landscape for pro-life organizations in the state. A Beacon of Light (… Read More
Kansas
Kansas lost $8 billion in adjusted gross income from domestic migration over the last 30 years(The Sentinel) — New IRS domestic migration data for the State of Kansas demonstrates something the late Milton Friedman said: “If you ever want to know what people prefer, the… Read More
Legislature
Evers vetoes five bills related to gender transition, pronouns and sports teams(The Center Square) – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers vetoed five bills he called anti-LGBTQ bills including bills that would require high school and public college athletic teams to declare if… Read More
Agriculture
Suit: Produce companies not paying OT to H-2A workers(The Center Square) — A Missouri farm and produce operation, along with its owner, is facing a federal collective and class action lawsuit alleging it failed to pay required overtime… Read More