DEI
Department of Education spent $1 billion on DEI since 2021, report shows(The Heartlander) — What would you do with $1 billion?If you’re in Joe Biden’s Education Department, that money is best spent on hundreds of DEI programs designed to promote ‘diversity,… Read More
President Donald Trump
Trump could start pardons for Jan. 6 protesters in ‘first nine minutes’ in office(The Center Square) – President-elect Donald Trump said he could start pardons for “most” convicted Jan. 6 protesters during his first minutes in the White House. Trump pledged throughout his… Read More
Biden administration
Report: Biden’s Department of Education disproportionately targeted Christian schools(The Heartlander) — A new report indicates almost 70% of penalties imposed by the Department of Education’s Office of Enforcement (OE) targeted Christian educational institutions. With the… Read More
Josh Hawley
Hawley torches exiting FBI director Wray for multiple scandals, abuses, in bureau ‘dark chapter’Christopher Wray’s impending departure as FBI director will put a wrap on “one of the darkest chapters in the bureau’s history,” according to Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley. Fox News Digital… Read More
Crime
Florida teacher in custody after allegedly grabbing female student by neck and making sexual comments(The Heartlander) — A teacher and coach in Florida has been arrested for allegedly grabbing the neck of a female student and making inappropriate sexual comments. Fred Anderson, 50, was… Read More
Faith
Nativity scene displayed for first time on US Capitol steps(The Heartlander) — A Nativity display along with prayer, Christmas carols, and a Scripture reading of the birth of Jesus was all part of an event held for the first… Read More
Illegal Immigration
Trump flips on DACA after previously opposing it(The Center Square) – President-elect Donald Trump says he’d work on a plan to ensure DACA recipients remain in the U.S. after his administration previously tried to end the program… Read More
Crime
Colombian national pleads guilty in plot against U.S. soldiers(The Center Square) – A Colombian man pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of conspiracy to kidnap and assault U.S. Army soldiers stationed in Colombia, according to the U.S. Read More
Education, Missouri
Experts criticize Missouri board’s proposal to lower teacher GPA standard(The Heartlander) — The Missouri State Board of Education may lower teacher certification standards to recruit more middle and high school educators, but experts tell The Heartlander the problems run… Read More
Illegal Immigration
Deportation strategy to include targeting sanctuary cities, new border czar says(The Center Square) – President-elect Donald Trump’s deportation strategy will include targeting so-called sanctuary jurisdictions, his new border czar, Tom Homan, says. In an interview with The Center Square, Homan … Read More
Crime, Education
Las Vegas high school football coach arrested for child porn, sex abuse and kidnapping(The Heartlander) — A Las Vegas high school football coach has been arrested on nine felony charges involving the sexual abuse of an underage female student. Antwone Washington, the 45-year-old… Read More
Education
Two mothers sue literacy educators, publishers for undermining the science of reading(The Heartlander) — Two Massachusetts moms are suing a coalition of publishers and educators they say ruined literacy instruction in America’s public schools for decades. Karrie Conley and Michele Hudak… Read More
President Donald Trump
Trump assumes place as US leader in France visit as Notre Dame re-opening highlights country’s Catholic center(The Heartlander) — All eyes were on President-elect Donald Trump at the re-opening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, as Pope Francis called the celebration a “prophetic… Read More
Gender Transition
SCOTUS won’t hear Wisconsin school’s transgender notification policy case(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court said it would not hear a case brought by parents in Wisconsin against their school district over its lack of a parental… Read More
COVID-19, Parenting
Parents appeal to U.S. Supreme Court after Vermont court says schools can vaccinate children against their wishes(The Heartlander) — Parents of a 6-year-old boy whom a public school vaccinated for COVID-19 despite their objections are asking the U.S. Supreme Court for relief. Dario “Tony” and Shujen… Read More
Crime
Texas toddlers suffer horrific abuse at the hands of daycare worker, sheriff says(The Heartlander) — A Texas daycare worker has been arrested and charged with abusing at least six toddlers over 100 times, the Smith County Sheriff’s Office reports. Catherine Guziejka, 44,… Read More
Faith, Kansas City
Chiefs fans celebrate more than winning at NFL’s only on-site chapel service(The Heartlander) — As the Kansas City Chiefs aim to become the NFL’s first team to win three straight Super Bowls, they also have another NFL exclusive in their corner:… Read More
Opinion
In this season of pardons, will even Ashli Babbitt’s killer get one?Upon seeing the headline above, the first question many readers will ask is, “Who’s Ashli Babbitt”? Not knowing, these same people will ask, “Who killed her and why?”For the record,… Read More
Gender Transition
Supreme Court weighs ban on gender dysphoria treatment for minors(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday began weighing its role in determining whether a Tennessee law banning medication to treat gender dysphoria for minors violates the… Read More
President Donald Trump
Trump’s Pentagon pick says he ‘won’t back down’(The Center Square) – President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Department of Defense said Wednesday he won’t back down after a cascade of criticism and a leaked letter… Read More