Congress
McConnell plans to step down as Senate Republican leader in November(The Center Square) – Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Wednesday that he will step down as Senate Republican leader in November, ending his record-setting tenure as the… Read More
2024 election
Majority of Americans, Texans support Trump border policies(The Center Square) – With President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump both visiting Texas on Thursday to advocate for their respective border and immigration policies, polls show… Read More
Public Education
Chicago Board of Education votes to get rid of SROs, sparking safety concernsThe Chicago Board of Education voted to end its contract with the Chicago Police Department, which provides school resource officers (SROs) to 39 public schools. Last week’s… Read More
Border
Laken Riley murder puts tragic young face on Biden’s open-border policies, says Missouri Sen. Eric SchmittThe brutal, appalling murder of University of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley, allegedly by an illegal immigrant, has laid open the bloody consequences of President Joe Biden’s open-border policies. Read More
Courts
University of New Mexico sued over viewpoint discrimination of conservativesTwo conservative groups are suing the University of New Mexico (UNM) for violating their constitutional rights by charging huge security fees for hosting events with conservative speakers, including women’s… Read More
Government
Arizona bill to allow Ten Commandments in public school classrooms passes Senate, moves to HouseThe Arizona Senate passed a bill that would allow the Ten Commandments to be posted and read aloud in public school classrooms. Senate Bill… Read More
Opinion
Are we treating Gen Z’s mental health crisis all wrong?(The Daily Signal) – A few months ago, a high school teacher casually mentioned to me that at his school, students with diagnosed anxiety weren’t called on in class. Read More
Public Education
Legal group demands DA investigation of alleged Denton ISD election law violationsA public interest law group is demanding a district attorney investigate claims that officials at the Denton (Texas) Independent School District engaged in illegal electioneering. The Liberty Justice… Read More
Culture
Catholic churches attacked 400 times since 2020, tracker finds(The Daily Signal) – Catholic churches in the United States have been attacked at least 400 times over the past four years, according to data compiled by the Catholic advocacy… Read More
Opinion
IVF legislation would open door to child abusers creating kids(The Daily Signal) – Liberals are trying to use the controversy over a state court decision about IVF to jam through expansive legislation with massive consequences. On Feb. Read More
Culture
Antidepressant prescriptions for adolescent girls spiked during COVID, research shows(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Antidepressant prescriptions for young girls skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to research published in the American Academy of Pediatrics Monday. Among young… Read More
Government
Tennessee Legislature to begin ESA bill committee discussions(The Center Square) – Several versions of Tennessee’s universal education savings account bill will be heard in committee for the first time this week. Read More
Government
Oklahoma bill imposes burden, threatens to defund virtual charter schoolsA bill introduced in the Oklahoma House seeks to impose more rigorous restrictions on virtual charter schools, threatening to remove state funding if such schools do not or cannot… Read More
Government
Rural Tennesseans support Gov. Lee’s universal school choice plan, poll findsA new survey reveals rural Tennessee voters strongly support Gov. Bill Lee and his plan for universal school choice. The poll surveyed nearly 1,600… Read More
Courts
Appeals court sides with Iowa on law banning mask mandates(The Center Square) – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eight Circuit overturned a ruling Tuesday that would have blocked a 2021 Iowa law banning mask mandates. Read More
Public Education
Study: Illinois’ spending per student is one of highest in the country(The Center Square) – A new study shows that Illinois continues to pump money into education without seeing tangible results. The Reason Foundation… Read More
China, Missouri
Former Missouri governor collects $60K annually for part-time work with Chinese communist influence operationA former governor of Missouri, Robert Holden Jr., collected a $60,000 salary for part-time work with a nonprofit attempting to influence local governments in favor of the Chinese communist… Read More
Culture
Student org at private Missouri college to host ‘Drag WERK!Shop,’ including two fake ‘nuns’ from offensive drag groupA student group at a Missouri liberal arts college founded by Baptists is set to host a drag-themed event Friday featuring two ‘nuns’ affiliated with the Sisters of Perpetual… Read More
Illegal Immigration
State attorneys general say more than 85,000 children lost at the border(The Center Square) – Twenty-two state attorneys general said Monday more than 85,000 migrant children could be lost based on a report from the Department of Health and Human… Read More
Economy
‘Cereal for dinner?’ Kellogg CEO suggests it for Americans ‘under pressure’(The Center Square) – With the share of personal income being spent on food at a 30-year high, one CEO has a suggestion to help American families put food… Read More