Missouri Legislature
Bill eliminating Missouri’s income tax clears committee, House floor debate nextThe proposal to phase out Missouri’s individual income tax cleared one big hurdle Wednesday, passing out of committee and heading to the House floor for debate. If passed… Read More
Kansas
Kansas governor takes ‘phony victory lap,’ stops stalling on SNAP data releaseKansas Gov. Laura Kelly belatedly agreed to release federally requested SNAP data in a “victory” announcement Friday after seven months of refusal. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)… Read More
Parenting, School Choice
Milestone Missouri parental rights bill clears committee as homeschool advocates secure additional safeguardsA landmark parental rights bill advanced in the Missouri House Tuesday after lawmakers adopted key amendments suggested by homeschool advocacy groups. House Bill 2426 would codify the… Read More
Government
‘Colossal expansion of US energy’: Trump touts major tech company agreementSeveral major tech companies and President Donald Trump signed a pledge Wednesday to protect ratepayers from energy guzzling data centers as his administration embraces artificial intelligence (AI) innovation. The Trump administration has… Read More
Government
American sub sinks Iranian warship; Hegseth vows US is ‘just getting started’ as conflict intensifies“America is winning” was Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s message on Wednesday about military operations in Iran, in a conflict he said is “accelerating, not decelerating.” “We are just… Read More
Politics
Mark Halperin tells Gavin Newsom point-blank he doesn’t see him running in 2028(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Political commentator Mark Halperin told Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom point-blank on Tuesday that he does not believe Newsom will run in the 2028… Read More
Courts
Somali ‘autism’ center chief pleads guilty to $6 million fraud scheme(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The young CEO of a purported autism center serving Minnesota’s Somali community pleaded guilty Monday to raking in over $6 million in a fraud… Read More
Public Education
Portland schools report ‘mid-year operating gap’ on top of $50 million deficit for next yearIn yet another financial blow to Oregon’s largest district, Portland Public Schools has admitted a “mid-year operating gap” in addition to its $50 million budget shortfall for next… Read More
Culture
Tim Tebow to expose child trafficking crisis in Capitol Hill testimony(The Daily Signal) – Tim Tebow, NCAA football legend, broadcaster, and philanthropist, was on Capitol Hill Tuesday afternoon testifying in front of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism. Tebow’s… Read More
Politics
‘Failed to act’: Walz, Ellison knew about Minnesota fraud ‘for years,’ House report claims(The Daily Signal) – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was aware of the widespread welfare fraud in his state “for years” and “repeatedly failed to act,” alleges a congressional report… Read More
Politics
John Kennedy holds Kristi Noem’s feet to fire over expensive ad campaign(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Republican Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy pressed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem on Tuesday over her costly television advertising campaign. Noem… Read More
Culture
Atlanta Hawks’ promotion of local strip club questioned by veteran NBA playerA veteran NBA player is speaking out against a controversial partnership between the Atlanta Hawks and a local strip club, saying it undermines the league’s values and – more significantly – objectifies women. Read More
Public Education
Baltimore’s schools battle 20% dropout rate, more than twice the state averageMore than 20% of Baltimore students are leaving high school before graduating, a new report discovered. “The Maryland State Department of Education says Baltimore City Public Schools has a 20.8%… Read More
Courts
Texas man charged after slipping girlfriend abortion pills to kill unborn childA Texas man was arrested and charged last week after authorities said he slipped abortion-inducing medication to his girlfriend to end her pregnancy without her consent. Detectives with… Read More
Politics
Texans give boot to Dan Crenshaw in major upset(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Republican Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw lost his bid for a fifth term in the House by a wide margin to a conservative primary challenger. Read More
World
Pentagon identifies four service members killed in Operation Epic Fury(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Department of War on Tuesday released the names of four United States Army personnel killed during the weekend’s Operation Epic Fury against Iran. Read More
Politics
John Kennedy visibly irked as he grills witness over why agency allowed debanking of conservatives(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana demanded an explanation from a high-ranking Federal Reserve official about debanking conservatives during a Thursday hearing. President… Read More
Public Education
Jewish families sue California over violent antisemitism in public schoolsJewish families are suing the state of California, accusing it of ignoring or even encouraging countless instances of antisemitic violence in its public schools. A coalition of… Read More
World
US bars ‘terrorist affiliated with UN agency’ for alleged role in Oct. 7 attacks(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The U.S. officially blacklisted a former United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) official over his alleged role in the October 7, 2023 terror… Read More
Crime
Nebraska district reacts to paraprofessional’s arrest after new evidence surfaces regarding 2022 child sex assault report(The Heartlander) — Norfolk Public Schools in Nebraska is reaffirming its commitment to “a safe and secure environment” for both students and staff after the Feb. 25 arrest of… Read More