Public Education
Parents back teaching civil debate in high schools(The Center Square) – A majority of parents say it is important for high school students to learn civil debate skills, according to a new survey from EdChoice. Read More
Culture
Chloe Cole on faith and her newfound wholeness(The Daily Signal) – When Chloe Cole’s brother shared the Gospel with her while she identified as a transgender male, she thought he hated her. Now, six years… Read More
Culture
Former top grid official sounds alarm over Trump data center proposal(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Mark Christie, formerly a top power grid regulator, is warning that a proposal that’s part of the Trump administration’s push to fast-track artificial intelligence… Read More
Faith
Five NFL stars who used their platform to glorify God during Christmas week games(The Heartlander) — A host of NFL players used their platform to point fans to Jesus during their Christmas weekend games on national television, reminding viewers where their talent… Read More
Federal government
Funding for Minnesota child care centers paused(The Center Square) – Taxpayer dollars provided each year to Minnesota day care centers will be frozen, according to officials from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Read More
Public Safety
Mamdani urged to fire staffer who called NYPD officers ‘killers’(The Center Square) – Nassau County Republican Executive and GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman leads demands for New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to fire a member of his… Read More
Congress
Oversight committee calls Walz to testify on suspected Minnesota fraud(The Center Square) — The U.S. House Oversight Committee called on Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to testify regarding alleged fraud throughout the state. Oversight Committee Chair Rep. James… Read More
Congress
GOP fiscal hawks balk at $5.7B for refugees in 2026 HHS funding bill(The Center Square) – When Congress returns next week, lawmakers will have less than a month to pass the remaining nine appropriations bills funding federal agencies in fiscal… Read More
Missouri Legislature
Missouri bill aims to give AG ‘teeth’ to target businesses hiring illegal aliensA Missouri lawmaker has prefiled a bill aimed at ending the unfair competitive advantage enjoyed by “rogue companies” that ignore Missouri’s labor laws by hiring illegal aliens. Read More
Culture
The Heartlander 2025 year in review: A year of triumph, tragedy, revivalWelcoming the New Year gives occasion to remember the significance of the previous – and what a year of growth it was for The Heartlander – with no shortage… Read More
World
Russia and Iran respond to US sanctions with satellite launches for TehranRussia and Iran have upped the ante against the U.S. in a game to improve the Tehran regime’s defense capabilities in space, intelligence and nuclear payload delivery aimed at America. Read More
Government
Foreigners scheme to keep their H-1Bs as Trump admin throttles cheap labor pipeline(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Temporary Indian workers sidelined by the Trump administration’s tighter vetting policies are organizing by the thousands to keep the pipeline of cheap, foreign labor… Read More
Public Education
Illinois school district’s teachers decry lavish superintendent salary while pressing for pay raisesAn Illinois school district has stalled on salary negotiations with the local teachers’ union while approving $285,000 annually for its incoming superintendent – almost $50,000 more than the governor’s $237,900. “It’s like we… Read More
Culture
5 NFL stars who used their platform to glorify God during Christmas week gamesA host of NFL players used their platform to point fans to Jesus during their Christmas weekend games on national television, reminding viewers where their talent comes from – and why… Read More
Government
Calls come for fraud investigations into Ohio day cares(The Daily Signal) – Suspicion of fraud in Minnesota appears to be just the tip of the iceberg. With fraud suspected in Ohio as well, state legislators are… Read More
Politics
HUD finds Biden admin gave out billions in housing aid to dead and ineligible tenants(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A newly released report from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) found that billions of taxpayer dollars were routed to ineligible recipients… Read More
World
Iran declares Canadian Navy a terrorist organization(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Iran declared the Royal Canadian Navy a “terrorist organization” Tuesday in retaliation for Canada giving the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) the same designation in… Read More
Courts
Judge hands media major win in Charlie Kirk murder trial(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Utah Fourth District Court Judge Tony Graf ordered on Monday that audio and transcripts of a closed hearing surrounding Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin, Tyler… Read More
World
CIA launched first known US strike inside Venezuela: Report(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The CIA was responsible for a drone strike on a port in Venezuela on Christmas Eve that marked the first known U.S. attack inside… Read More
Government
Connecticut governor announces $10M in taxpayer funding for Planned ParenthoodConnecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has announced plans to direct more than $10 million in state taxpayer funding to Planned Parenthood of Southern New England. Lamont’s proposal includes $10.4 million for Planned Parenthood… Read More