Race
White law professor sues university over ‘double standard’ after suspension for race policy criticism(The Heartlander) — A white law professor is suing her university after being disciplined for her criticism of its racial policies and diversity staff while antisemitic speech on campus… Read More
Illegal Immigration
Rubio talks U.S.-Panama cooperation on migration(The Center Square) – During his visit to Panama, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized collaboration between the United States and Panama in addressing regional migration challenges. Read More
Abortion
Ohio lawmakers want to defund abortion and assisted suicide(The Heartlander) — A bipartisan group of state legislators is pushing toward a consistent life ethic in Ohio. Three Republicans and two Democrats are drafting a bill that… Read More
Federal Spending
NPR and PBS funding in the spotlight as DOGE committee eyes cuts(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Government Efficiency has been aggressively identifying and eliminating a wide swath of federal spending since President Donald Trump took office. Read More
Economy
Trump delays Mexico tariff after Sheinbaum agrees to secure border with troops(The Heartlander) — President Donald Trump has delayed the Mexico tariffs from going into effect to allow for high-level trade talks between Mexico and the U.S., he… Read More
School Choice
Texas Gov. declares school choice a ‘must pass’ measure for Legislature in the next 30 days(The Heartlander) — Gov. Greg Abbott declared school choice an emergency item that “MUST be passed this session,” giving the Texas Legislature 30 days to… Read More
Government
Virginia scores victory for homeschooling, kills bill threatening religious exemption(The Daily Signal) – Homeschool families in Virginia celebrated a victory Thursday after the Virginia state Senate backed away from a bill that threatened religious exemptions for homeschoolers. SB 1031… Read More
Government
Texas Gov. declares school choice a ‘must pass’ measure for Legislature in the next 60 daysGov. Greg Abbott declared school choice an emergency item that “MUST be passed this session,” giving the Texas Legislature 60 days to consider a measure… Read More
Government
Trump delays tariffs on Mexico, Canada after leaders commit to border securityPresident Donald Trump is delaying major tariffs from going into effect on Mexico and Canada after their leaders committed to securing their borders with the U.S. to combat illegal… Read More
Culture
Detransitioners feel ‘relief’ after Trump executive order provides legal recourse for child sex-change victims(The Daily Signal) – Young adults deceived by the transgender medicine industry into irreversibly altering their bodies to change sexes have the opportunity for legal remedy due… Read More
Opinion
Trump and Rubio should come out swinging on international religious freedom(The Daily Signal) – In the first week of February, Washington, D.C., will play host to the International Religious Freedom Summit, the largest annual non-profit-led gathering of religious freedom advocates… Read More
Government
America rejoins pro-life Geneva Consensus DeclarationThe United States rejoined a pro-life coalition that believes abortion is not a human right. The Trump administration announced that the United States is back in the Geneva… Read More
Government
Nominee for FBI chief promises crackdown on FBI’s surveillance of Catholics, pro-life activistsTrump’s nominee for FBI director, Kash Patel, said he will end improper surveillance of traditional Catholics and pro-life activists if confirmed. Patel’s promise came during his confirmation hearing… Read More
Culture
Conservative leaders, lawmakers ask for ‘family-friendly’ Super Bowl halftimeAfter years of licentious halftime shows, conservative leaders are demanding the Super Bowl clean up its act. Louisiana leaders sent a letter to the… Read More
Government
Trump’s federal grant freeze aimed at stopping foreign, domestic ‘dark money’ in policy, politicsFor a decade, progressives have complained about “dark money” and the influence it gives a small number of wealthy people in controlling electoral politics. Read More
Government
Pentagon scraps Biden paid abortion leave policyThe Trump administration has reversed another Biden-era policy: no more paid abortion leave in the United States military, according to a new memo. The Pentagon reversed a Biden… Read More
Government
‘Nobody is above the law’: Kristi Noem vows to pursue sanctuary city mayors who thwart federal authority(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem said Friday on Fox News that she’ll target sanctuary city mayors who defy federal immigration laws. Read More
Culture
8 in 10 Americans don’t want men playing in women’s sports(The Center Square) – Surveying nearly an equal number of Republicans and Democrats, a poll taken by the New York Times and polling company Ipsos showed that the majority… Read More
Government
Everyday Economics: How Trump tariffs could impact U.S. economy and the Fed(The Center Square) – In line with his campaign promises, President Donald Trump has announced the imposition of tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China, effective Tuesday, Feb. Read More
Government
Trump Dept of Ed affirms 2020 Title IX rules, rejects Biden expansion(The Center Square) – The Trump administration’s Office of Civil Rights said in a “Dear Colleague” letter Friday that it would enforce the 2020 Title IX rules, not the… Read More