Crime
Gunman, female student dead, another student wounded in shooting at Nashville high school(The Heartlander) — Two students are dead and another wounded after a 17-year-old opened fire in the cafeteria at Antioch High School in Nashville Wednesday. According to police, the incident… Read More
Illegal Immigration
Trump’s invasion order includes provisions to implement mass deportation plan(The Center Square) – In addition to declaring an invasion at the southern border, President Donald Trump issued an executive order to protect the American people against invasion. It includes… Read More
Immigration
Immigrant-minded First and Second Ladies belie xenophobic media narratives about the GOP as Trump welcomes legal immigrants(The Heartlander) — As talk of the deportation of illegal immigrants took center stage with the advent of President Donald Trump’s second term this week, two immigrant-minded ladies stood out… Read More
DEI
Trump orders federal DEI staff be put on leave immediately(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump ordered that starting Wednesday, all federal staff working on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion activities will immediately be put on paid leave. That announcement… Read More
Politics
‘Antisemitic rot:’ Stefanik vows to reform, possibly defund U.N. programs(The Center Square) – America’s likely future ambassador to the United Nations condemned the “antisemitic rot” she says is pervasive in the U.N. system, vowing to defund any anti-Israel or… Read More
School Choice
More than 60% of parents considered sending children to new schools last year(The Heartlander) — School choice continues to sprout like spring flowers across the country. The National School Choice Awareness Foundation (NSCAF) surveyed 2,873 parents around the country from… Read More
Abortion
Trump admin shuts down federal pro-abortion website on first day(The Heartlander) — Users trying to visit ReproductiveRights.gov after President Donald Trump’s inauguration are now greeted with a message declaring, “This site can’t be reached.”The Trump administration promptly shut the… Read More
Faith
Ohio State beats Notre Dame in National Championship; both QBs praise Jesus(The Heartlander) — Only one team got to take home the College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy Monday night, but both quarterbacks reflected on the game’s result by drawing on… Read More
Illegal Immigration
Trump declares invasion at southwest border, suspends entry(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump has declared an invasion at the U.S. southern border and issued directives to suspend physical entry and repel the invasion. Trump is the… Read More
President Donald Trump
Leaders, foreign and domestic, pack Trump’s second inauguration(The Center Square) – The second inauguration for Donald Trump has drawn a diverse group of attendees, including former U.S. presidents, tech industry titans and international leaders. Trump’s family, including… Read More
Taxes
Trump promises tariffs will shift taxes away from Americans(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump used his inauguration Monday to underscore his plans to move away from taxing Americans in favor of tariffs on imports from other countries. Read More
Guns
National carry reciprocity would force Illinois to recognize other states’ permits(The Center Square) – With the U.S. Congress in Republican control and the new Trump administration in power, the possibility of a national concealed carry reciprocity law is increasing. Some… Read More
President Biden
Biden pardons brother Jim, other family members(The Center Square) − President Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons to five members of his family, citing concerns over what he called potential politically motivated investigations from his successor, President… Read More
Illegal Immigration
Trump ends CBP One app used by 1 million to enter country illegallyThis number is no longer in service. A Biden-approved phone app that allowed up to 1,450 undocumented aliens per day to enter the U.S. on “parole,” including the ability to… Read More
President Donald Trump
Trump resumes presidency, signifying new day in American politics(The Heartlander) — Donald J. Trump placed his hand on his family Bible, as well as a Lincoln Bible, and took the oath of office Monday, cementing his return to… Read More
School Choice
Tennessee governor calls for special session to pass universal school choice(The Heartlander) — Republican Gov. Bill Lee and a coalition of leaders in the Tennessee Legislature are calling for a special session to pass universal school choice and other pressing… Read More
Opinion
Why do voters still elect Christians to lead America?(The Heartlander) — Even though religion is declining in America, voters almost always elect political leaders who profess Christianity.According to the Pew Research Center, nearly 87% of… Read More
Congress
Senate set to vote on amended version of Laken Riley Act(The Center Square) – After days of debate, the U.S. Senate is scheduled early next week for a final vote on the Laken Riley Act, a bill that would empower… Read More
National Security
Kristi Noem pledges to end CISA anti-misinformation efforts, focus on security(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security will crack down on domestic terrorism, the border, and cybersecurity attacks rather than waging war against election misinformation, secretary nominee… Read More
Courts
U.S. Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the federal ban on TikTok in a landmark ruling with far-reaching implications. The ban will take effect on Jan. 19,… Read More