Government
Louisiana National Guard returns home for city’s largest events over next two monthsThe Department of War is sending 350 Louisiana National Guard members back to their home state to ensure greater protection during major events through the end of February, according to a Dec. 23 … Read More
World
Analysis: Trump hits Iran, Venezuela with sanctions in bold foreign policy movesThe Trump administration has imposed a new round of sanctions targeting Iranian and Venezuelan individuals and companies tied to Iran’s drone and missile supply chain. The move comes amid mounting economic unrest… Read More
Government
New Jersey governor expected to sign bill restricting student cellphone useThe Garden State is poised to join the growing list of states restricting or banning cellphones in public-school classrooms. “Many of New Jersey’s approximately 600 public school districts already… Read More
Government
States to receive billions under new program for strengthening rural healthRural healthcare is getting a $50 billion boost around the country, the Trump administration announced Monday. The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services will establish the Office of Rural Health Transformation to oversee a grant program to “strengthen… Read More
World
Florida pastor: Visit Israel to truly understand conflict, don’t rely on mediaA Florida pastor who recently toured Israel, including the Oct. 7 massacre site, said visiting in-person and learning the history of the land is the only way to understand the current conflict. Rick Stevens, pastor… Read More
Movies
The 10 best faith and family films of 2025(The Heartlander) — Not that long ago, it was difficult to find a movie the whole family could enjoy. Today, though, thanks to a growing wave of talented… Read More
Elections
CNN’s Harry Enten says JD Vance lapping 2028 GOP field before race has even started(Daily Caller News Foundation) – CNN senior data analyst Harry Enten said Monday that the 2028 Republican presidential race is already taking shape, and Vice President JD Vance has… Read More
Charlie Kirk
‘Charlie Kirk’ most searched term of the year, Google says, topping pop culture, iPhone and socialist Zohran Mamdani(The Heartlander) — Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was the most-searched term on Google by U.S. users in 2025, the internet giant revealed in its annual listing. Read More
World
Trump hosts Israel’s Netanyahu, warns Hamas must disarm quickly or there will be ‘hell to pay’(The Heartlander) — President Donald Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago Monday, touting peace in the Middle East while warning Hamas to disarm quickly or there… Read More
Terrorism
Another ISIS sympathizer charged in Texas(The Center Square) – Another alleged ISIS sympathizer has been charged with an international terrorism offense in Texas, again in the Dallas area, by way of New York… Read More
Marijuana
Colorado marijuana sales hit $1B as Trump shifts policy(The Center Square) – In 2025, Coloradans spent upward of $1 billion on legal marijuana. That generated almost $200 million in tax and fee revenue for the state, according… Read More
St. Louis
Judge denies liberal St. Louis County exec’s motion to dismiss felony indictment; GOP candidate eyes 2026 ‘reset’A day after Democrat St. Louis County Executive Dr. Sam Page announced he would not seek re-election, claiming his exit was a display of “courage,” a Greene County… Read More
Culture
Watch: Teammate calls ‘most dynamic player’ in the NFL ‘an inspiration to all of us’ for his Christian faithAfter Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson led his team to a victory over the Los Angeles Rams Monday night by running for nearly 200 yards, he and his teammates gave the glory to… Read More
Public Education
Wisconsin schools must tell parents day of credible sexual misconduct report(The Center Square) – Wisconsin schools must now inform the parents by the end of the day if they receive a credible report that their child was the victim… Read More
Government
As Texas launches school choice program, clarification sought on ‘adversary’ schools(The Center Square) – As Texas begins launching its new school choice program, the state comptroller’s office is seeking clarification on applications submitted by private schools with potential connections… Read More
Public Education
Massachusetts public school staffer describes ‘extreme violent behaviors’ after superintendent downplays classroom incidentsClassroom violence is escalating inside one Massachusetts district while administrators are ignoring or downplaying its scope, a staffer argued at a recent school committee meeting. “In my five-and-a-half years thus far working as an ed assistant in the… Read More
Courts
Louisiana seeks temporary return of in-person abortion pill requirementLouisiana has asked a court to temporarily reinstate the in-person requirement for dispensing abortion pills, in its federal lawsuit against the Department of Health and Human Services. The… Read More
World
China challenges US with unprecedented wargame against key allyChina launched the largest military drill in its history around Taiwan Monday in an unprecedented provocation directed at a critical and long-time American strategic ally. The drills were… Read More
Politics
Los Angeles fire captain reportedly prioritized saving endangered plants over stopping fire(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Days before the Palisades Fire in California spiraled out of control, one fire captain refrained from deploying bulldozers due to concerns about “endangered plants”… Read More
World
Bret Baier presses Zelenskyy about Ukrainian corruption(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Fox News host Bret Baier put Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the spot Monday, confronting him with questions about corruption allegations swirling around Kyiv… Read More