Federal government
Trump Cabinet meeting touts cuts in fraud, stresses Musk’s contributions(The Heartlander) — A remarkably public meeting of Trump’s Cabinet Monday went a long way to underscore – and defend – Elon Musk’s DOGE effort to cut waste, fraud… Read More
Illegal Immigration
Noem says ‘gravy train’ over for illegal immigrants at HUD(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is teaming up with the Department of Homeland Security to prevent illegal immigrants from using public housing.HUD Secretary Scott… Read More
Courts, Kansas City
KC school district seeking ‘death penalty’ for mom after ‘bad publicity’ from TikTok post, lawyer arguesA Kansas City woman was banished from school property for nothing more than embarrassing the district, her attorney argues. If true, then her “death penalty for bad publicity,”… Read More
World
A short history of Panama Canal and Chinese interest in it(The Daily Signal) – A Chinese cultural center on the outskirts of Panama City was busy with people coming and going on a Wednesday afternoon in March, a reminder of China’s… Read More
Public Education
Colorado colleges face federal investigations for antisemitism and DEI(The Center Square) – Two Colorado colleges are facing federal investigations, one for antisemitism and another for possible “race-exclusionary practices.” The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs is… Read More
Politics
Josh Hawley lays out ‘no brainer’ way to rein in rogue judges(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Republican Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley said on Fox News Monday that it’s time to curb the powers of activist district courts. President Donald… Read More
Public Education
Maine girl who finished second to transgender athlete for state title says her dream was ‘unfairly shattered’After finishing second to a transgender-identifying athlete for a state championship, one Maine girl is speaking out. Freeport High senior Kessa Benner recently penned… Read More
Culture
Study: Parenting may help protect against aging effects, increase brain connectivityDo you want to stay young for longer? Then have more children, a recent study from Rutgers Health and Yale University suggests. “Parenting more children is associated… Read More
Culture
Manhattan’s only Planned Parenthood clinic shutting downThere will soon be one less Planned Parenthood clinic in America’s largest city. Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY) recently announced it will sell the property hosting… Read More
World
‘Critically important’: Iran allegedly used China as golden ticket to quietly operate in Panama Canal(Daily Caller News Foundation) – China’s growing foothold over the Panama Canal isn’t just fueling its own commercial interests, it also appears to be helping America’s adversaries engage side-step… Read More
Government
‘Tremendous change’: Trump says ‘won’t be long’ until states run Department of Education(The Daily Signal) – President Donald Trump said it “won’t be long” until states are “really running” the Department of Education. The Daily Signal asked Trump at… Read More
Government
‘Blatantly unconstitutional’: Mike Lee takes action to restrain ‘whims’ of judges blocking Trump orders(The Daily Signal) – Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, filed a new bill Monday aiming to restrain the district court judges that have been issuing restraining orders blocking President… Read More
Public Education
Trump’s Department of Education cuts won’t affect school credit yet, S&P says(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump’s efforts to dismantle the federal Department of Education won’t lead to widespread financial problems for public schools across the country, according to… Read More
Government
‘Pro-life means being pro-family’: Proposed bill promises financial support and flexibility for childcareA new U.S. bill could grant parents greater financial support and freedom of choice in childcare decisions, the Daily Wire reports. Read More
Public Education
Washington school admits ‘room for improvement’ after investigating teacher sexual misconductThe city of Vancouver in Washington is reeling after its school district released a letter concerning teacher sexual misconduct in one of its high schools. “District leaders …… Read More
Courts
Trump slams DC judge blocking gang member deportations as appeal hearing loomsPresident Donald Trump criticized a Washington, D.C., judge on social media for attempting to halt the deportation of Latin American gang members, as a federal appeals court prepares to… Read More
Government
Kentucky lawmakers vote to ban taxpayer funds for trans surgeries, lift ban on ‘conversion therapy’Taxpayer-paid trans surgeries won’t be happening in Kentucky if state lawmakers have their way. In late-night votes right before the state’s legislative session closed… Read More
Elections, Kansas
Kansas bill to require ballots be received by Election Day vetoed by Gov. Kelly; legislative override hoped forKansas Gov. Laura Kelly Monday vetoed a bill that would require mail-in ballots be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day, though Republicans hope to override her veto. Read More
DEI
DEI higher ed machine is crumbling(The Daily Signal) – The Trump administration is routing DEI regimes on college campuses. The University of California announced Wednesday that it would drop diversity statement requirements when hiring… Read More
Parenting
Texas Senate passes Parental Bill of Rights(The Heartlander) — Texas lawmakers want parents, not the government, to have more control over their children’s education. The Texas Senate passed a Parental Bill of… Read More