Politics
Arrington says the clock expired on blocking abortion funding. Hawley says Congress has no excuse.(The Daily Signal) – House Republicans have been discussing reconciliation for months, with one consistent priority: reinstating the ban on federal funding for abortions. However, the budget resolution to… Read More
Public Education
WATCH: Florida’s newest senator calls for school choice expansion nationwideSen. Ashley Moody, R-Florida, is championing a new federal tax credit scholarship designed to help millions of students get the education their parents choose. The Education Freedom… Read More
Culture
State protections for religious liberty: Arkansas, Tennessee rank top in fifth annual reportIn an annual report ranking state protections for religious liberty, Arkansas placed first, followed by Tennessee, while New York ranked last. “Religious liberty… Read More
Politics
House shelves vets bill after GOP reps have ‘unhinged’ argument in Mike Johnson’s office(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The House of Representatives postponed a vote on a veterans bill Thursday after a few Republicans clashed with supporters of the measure and voted… Read More
Politics
John Fetterman says this ‘one condition’ would cause him to leave Democrat party(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Democratic Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman said Wednesday he would leave the Democratic Party if it became the “anti-Israel party.” Israel became a dividing… Read More
World
Analysis: Hormuz control presents ‘either-or’ options on regime change for TehranCommercial shipping continues to transit the Strait of Hormuz, according to a U.S. Central Command official, but whether the strait remains open could increase pressure for regime change in… Read More
World
‘Cannot go to terrorists’: house ends taxpayer-funded aid to Nigeria over Christian genocide(The Daily Signal) – An amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would end U.S. tax dollars from flowing to Nigeria over the Christian… Read More
Politics
‘Election security nightmare’: Trump addresses nation on Chinese meddling, election fraud as he urges Congress to pass SAVE America ActPresident Donald Trump used a primetime address Thursday to declassify intelligence documents he said reveal sweeping vulnerabilities in U.S. election systems, including the alleged illicit Chinese acquisition of millions… Read More
Government
Trump shifts tone on foreign students citing national security concerns(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Trump administration announced Thursday it will be tightening student visa rules after Trump previously said Chinese students were “good” for the country. Read More
Government
$50M in REAL ID grants could provide path for passing SAVE act(The Daily Signal) – A $50 million federal grant program to help states implement REAL ID could be a way to pass parts of the SAVE America Act, a… Read More
Government
Sen. Eric Schmitt urges Trump admin to do something about diplomats’ kids getting illegal citizenship docs(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Republican Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt urged the executive branch to investigate illegal grants of citizenship to foreign diplomats’ children on Thursday, the Daily Caller… Read More
Culture
Missouri, Kansas, Iowa men charged with child sex crimesMultiple men from Kansas, Missouri and Iowa have been charged with child sex crimes in separate cases. Kansas Ruben Gutierrez II, 25, of Lenexa, Kansas,… Read More
Government
This California law could make groceries even more expensive(The Daily Signal) – A California law set to take effect Aug. 3 is expected to increase costs for households by as much as $190 a year,… Read More
Culture
Not states, but territories – Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands showcase culture beyond the continental U.S.(Editor’s note: A series on The Great American State Fair, held in Washington, D.C., in honor of America’s 250th birthday, written by Heartlander News interns.) Beyond the… Read More
Public Education
Ohio district pushes back on public transportation recommendations by work groupColumbus City Schools (CCS) in Ohio has criticized recent calls to phase out a public transportation loophole that allows districts to avoid busing children to charter and private schools. Read More
Public Education
Christian middle schooler sues Washington district over backpack searches, mandatory LGBT assemblyA Christian middle school student in Washington state is suing her school district, alleging repeated religious discrimination and violations of her constitutional rights. The student and her… Read More
Culture
Cowboys and enchanting scenery showcased from TX, OK, NM, HI, and AK at the Great American State Fair(Editor’s note: A series on The Great American State Fair, held in Washington, D.C., in honor of America’s 250th birthday, written by Heartlander News interns.) From eye-catching… Read More
Government
Defense package including legislation to protect kids online stalls in SenateThe National Defense Authorization Act now includes a measure to combat online child sex abuse material, proposed by Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, but Democrats refused to advance the act… Read More
Politics
Vance’s Israel broadside opens new fault line for VP in Trump worldVice President JD Vance accused elements of the Israeli government of financing a campaign to turn American conservatives against President Donald Trump’s effort to reach a peace agreement with… Read More
Government
House Bill would force lawmakers missing in action to give Americans explanation for absences(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Democratic New York Rep. Ritchie Torres introduced a bill Tuesday that would require lawmakers to disclose information about their long absences. The Duty… Read More