Gender
Maine House censures rep who called out transgender athlete; strips her voting rights, demands apology(The Heartlander) — A Republican in the Maine House of Representatives can no longer vote on legislation – for now.The Maine House of Representatives voted to censure Rep. Laurel Libby,… Read More
Illegal Immigration
Foreign nationals illegally in U.S. required to register or be deported(The Center Square) – Foreign nationals living in the U.S. legally and illegally are required to register with the federal government in compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, the… Read More
Kansas
Kansas voters reject $450 million in school upgrades amid concerns over academics(The Heartlander) — Wichita voters have narrowly rejected a half-billion-dollar school bond intended for building construction and upgrades.The outcome was called on Wednesday morning, with bond opponents managing a razor-thin… Read More
Courts
‘I was straight and pushed aside’: Supreme Court to hear ‘reverse discrimination’ case in potential DEI shakeup(The Heartlander) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday took up a case that could make it easier for members of non-minority groups, such as whites and straight people, to sue… Read More
Federal Spending
House Republicans’ $4.5 trillion budget resolution overcomes odds, passes(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump’s tax cuts, border, defense, and energy promises are one step closer to enactment after the U.S. House narrowly passed its $4.5 trillion budget… Read More
Missouri
Missouri library flier to illegals: You don’t have to open door to ICE; lawyer upA flier reportedly posted in at least one Missouri public library paints ICE agents like vampires who can’t enter a home without being invited, unless they have a search warrant… Read More
Education
73% of Americans ‘dissatisfied’ with public school system, Gallup poll reveals(The Heartlander) — If the nation’s public schools received grade cards, nearly all this year would be receiving an F, at least from the public. Almost 3 of every 4… Read More
State Government
California bill restricts self-defense, ends crime-stopping protection, mandates ‘retreat’(The Center Square) – California lawmakers have proposed a bill restricting self-defense, mandating “retreat,” ending crime-stopping protections and limiting force to what’s “reasonably necessary.” Bystanders intervening to protect others or… Read More
Federal government
Federal judge blocks DOGE from accessing Education Department sensitive records(The Heartlander) — The newly created Department of Government Efficiency has been temporarily blocked from accessing sensitive data from the Education Department after a federal district judge ruled granting DOGE… Read More
Guns
Expansion of gun-free zones bill draws praise from supporters, fire from opponents(The Center Square) – Passions ran high at a Monday afternoon public hearing before the Senate Transportation Committee on a bill to expand gun-free zones in Washington state. Substitute Senate… Read More
Abortion
‘1916 Project’ exposes Planned Parenthood founder Margaret Sanger’s sinister agenda(The Heartlander) — For decades, Planned Parenthood has touted itself as pro-woman, claiming to help vulnerable women with a variety of healthcare services. But a new documentary – The 1916… Read More
DEI
Arizona lawmakers considering measure to amend state constitution with protections against DEI(The Heartlander) — As President Donald Trump dismantles diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies on a federal level, some states are taking steps to ensure that the discriminatory practices remain… Read More
Congress
Newsom seeks $2B for fire aid, low-income housing from Congress(The Center Square) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom is requesting $2 billion in federal funding to develop low-income housing in Southern California communities devastated by the Palisades and Eaton Fires. Read More
Business
Apple announces $500 billion American investment over next four years(The Center Square) – Apple announced Monday it plans to invest more than $500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years – its “largest-ever spend commitment.” “We are… Read More
Parenting
Parents’ rights victory: California school district to keep parental notification policy(The Heartlander) — A California school district will continue being able to notify parents when students request changes to their official or unofficial records after a legal battle over the… Read More
Kansas
Fiery free speech crusader can sue Kansas county for arresting, removing him from meetings, judge rulesA federal judge is allowing a conservative activist and free speech crusader to continue suing a Kansas county for removing him from several commission meetings in recent years. Senior U.S. Read More
Springfield
Springfield news outlet’s deep MSU ties raise questions about independence(The Heartlander) — A Springfield news organization that claims to be independent has extensive financial and personnel ties to Missouri State University (MSU), raising concerns about its objectivity. The Springfield… Read More
Federal government
Stephen Miller schools media on Musk, presidency with civics lesson(The Heartlander) –The White House press corps was on the receiving end of an impassioned lecture about civics and the realities of presidential power on Thursday.President Donald Trump’s Deputy Chief… Read More
Faith
‘We put our faith in God above’: J.D. Vance discusses his Christian faith at CPAC(The Heartlander) — Christians focus on eternal things instead of the temporal, declared Vice President JD Vance when asked about his faith at the 2025 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC)… Read More
Illegal Immigration
Deportation ad campaign: ‘Leave our country now’ or ‘be hunted down and deported’(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has launched a multimillion-dollar ad campaign telling foreign nationals illegally living in the U.S. to “leave now” or be deported… Read More