Courts
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Jury really screwed everybody’: Gold Star father wants Congress to change sentencing caps after Abbey Gate terrorist sentenced to 20 years maxA Gold Star father from Missouri is calling on Congress to change federal sentencing guidelines for terrorists after an ISIS-K member who helped coordinate the deadly… Read More
Culture
Gas industry says heating costs will fall 14% this winter as another forecast warns of an increase(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Households that heat with natural gas will spend about 14% less this winter, the industry’s main trade group projected Thursday. An organization representing… Read More
Politics
‘Quicker to get a college degree’ than a permit: Energy leaders say delays are holding back American power, call for permit reform(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Energy policy leaders urged Congress on Thursday to pass a bipartisan permitting deal before the fast approaching midterm elections. Senate negotiators are close… Read More
Public Education
Parents of special needs kids face hurdles with school districts(The Sentinel) – Parents of children with special needs (intellectual or developmental disabilities) do not just face long waitlists to get services from the State of Kansas, but also often… Read More
Government
Illegal entries remain lower, up slightly in August from July(The Center Square) – Illegal entries were again significantly lower last month although slightly up from July’s numbers, according to the latest U.S. Customs and Border Protection data. There were… Read More
Public Education
Texas high school faces scrutiny after student video shows ‘Muslims-only’ prayer room(The Daily Signal) – A Frisco ISD high school is facing scrutiny after a classroom was reportedly being used as a prayer room exclusively for Muslim students. Read More
Government
EXCLUSIVE: Trump official says admin wants to unite the world in making permitting decisions through AIUsha Turner, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of International and Tribal Affairs, told Heartlander News that the Trump administration wants to use artificial intelligence (AI)… Read More
Culture
Jewish education advocates launch new school choice coalition in response to Education Freedom Tax CreditAdvocates for Jewish education are creating a coalition to take advantage of President Trump’s new federal school choice program. The Opportunity Fund for Jewish… Read More
Government
Gov. Kehoe signs executive order to protect Missourians while still equipping law enforcementMissouri Gov. Mike Kehoe has become the first governor in the U.S. to implement Flock camera safeguards to protect citizen privacy while still allowing law enforcement to use them. Read More
Culture
Analysis: California ‘unlivable’? Paramount exit could confirm Hollywood’s slow deathParamount Chief Executive Officer David Ellison has threatened to leave California in an ongoing battle over the state’s antitrust lawsuit against the company. The development comes just… Read More
Courts
Trump DOJ sues California city over gun permitting scheme violating Second Amendment rights(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued the city of San Jose, California, Wednesday saying its fees for concealed carry permits were so high they violated… Read More
Government
Top Trump official responds to rural Americans’ concerns about AI(The Daily Signal) – Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said the issue of artificial intelligence must be approached with intentionality, as many of the rural Americans… Read More
Politics
Rand Paul blocks John Kennedy from passing AI ‘kill switch’ bill in one fell swoop(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Republican Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul blocked Republican Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy’s legislation Wednesday that would require artificial intelligence (AI) models to have a “kill… Read More
Government
Investigation: ActBlue got foreign cash then punished whistleblower(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A new congressional report pulls back the curtain on the Democratic fundraising behemoth ActBlue, revealing the company may have recklessly laundered foreign money into… Read More
Culture
Daniel’s bold, humble faith is a model for Christians today, ‘Daniel and the Fiery Furnace’ filmmakers sayThe filmmakers behind a major new Bible-based film about Daniel say the story has striking relevance for today’s Christians living in a culture that increasingly rejects biblical values. Read More
Politics
White House celebrates Constitution Day, promising to cherish ‘fundamental values of America’ on the 239th anniversary of signingPresident Donald Trump signed a Constitution Day proclamation reaffirming the nation’s founding principles, while warning that American values face a “threat” from “communists and far-left radicals.”… Read More
Public Education
Multiple Kansas City-area schools at risk of closure amid declining enrollmentSeveral Kansas City-area schools are facing the chopping block as school districts decide how to combat a drop in students. One former elementary school has been sold to the… Read More
Courts
Missouri man confesses to feigned military career, chronic illness to defraud VAA Missouri man has pleaded guilty to pretending to be a Vietnam War veteran to defraud more than $100,000 from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). James… Read More
Christian Schools
Christian Teacher of the Year: Justin Langley blends math, music, theology to awaken students’ wonder for God’s creationA Colorado educator’s unique blend of mathematics, music and theology is earning him national recognition. Justin Langley teaches pre-calculus, statistics, fine arts, apologetics and more at… Read More
Government
The United States leading the world on pro-life, pro-family(The Daily Signal) – Signature nations to the Geneva Consensus Declaration gathered on Capitol Hill this week to sign the sixth annual declaration on the sanctity of… Read More