Government
Trump demands Republicans attach voter ID bill to $350 billion for Pentagon(The Center Square) – As congressional Republicans recuperate from weeks of disrupted work, President Donald Trump is doubling down on two policy goals considered long-shots by observers: an extra… Read More
Public Education
Vociferous school choice opponent urges states to join new federal school choice program, calls opposition ‘mostly political’In what could represent a seismic shift in the nation’s education environment, one of school choice’s most vociferous opponents is urging states to opt in to the new federal… Read More
Politics
Questions remain about wife’s quick China trip in wake of Mitch McConnell’s heart attackMedia on both the left and the right have raised questions about former Trump administration official Elaine Chao’s trip to China three days after her husband had a major… Read More
Government
Texas lawmaker calls for special session to combat Birth Tourism After Supreme Court Ruling(The Daily Signal) – After the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship, a Texas lawmaker is calling on the Legislature to convene… Read More
Culture
Toyota to build $3.6 billion Texas plant, shift some truck production from Mexico(The Daily Signal) – Toyota Motor Corp. said on Monday it will build a new $3.6 billion auto plant in Texas and shift some truck production to the United… Read More
Government
Analysis: Chicago’s violence interruption industry faces questions after homicides tick upAt least 21 people were shot, three fatally, and three others were stabbed in Chicago over the long Fourth of July weekend, shining a spotlight on Chicago’s violence interruption… Read More
Government
Trump marshals Americans, historic spirit of defiance in speech celebrating US’s 250th birthday(Daily Caller News Foundation) – In a late-night speech capping the semiquincentennial anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, President Donald Trump invoked familiar themes of patriotism,… Read More
Politics
Trump admin reportedly softening stance after row with AI giant(Daily Caller News Foundation) – President Donald Trump’s White House cleared the way for Anthropic to widely release its most powerful AI systems again after previously restricting them over… Read More
Courts
Federal lawsuits target Rhode Island, Massachusetts over in-state tuition for illegal immigrantsThe U.S. Department of Justice sued Rhode Island and Massachusetts this week over state laws that allow some illegal immigrants to pay in-state tuition at public colleges and universities. Read More
Public Education
Democrats ‘act as if school choice is the bubonic plague,’ former Trump adviser says“Why are Democrats and their teachers’ union masters trying to shoot down parental choice in education even when we now have so many examples of these programs working?” asks Stephen… Read More
Government
Golden Fleet takes shape as Trump’s budget chief pushes fifth naval shipyardThe White House is pushing to add a fifth public shipyard to the U.S. Navy’s maintenance capacity, according to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought. Read More
Politics
Trump-backed Julia Letlow defeats Freedom Caucus co-founder in race to succeed pro-impeachment GOP LA Sen Bill Cassidy(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Trump-backed Republican Louisiana Rep. Julia Letlow bested State Treasurer John Fleming in a Saturday GOP primary showdown to replace an ousted senator who had… Read More
Courts
Bolton pleads guilty in classified information caseJohn Bolton, a former national security adviser to President Donald Trump who became a critic of the president, pleaded guilty Friday to one count of retaining national security information. Read More
Politics
Poll: Voters give Trump worse marks on economy than job overall(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump’s economic approval has fallen further than his overall job approval, a reversal from the economic strength that got him elected, a new… Read More
Government
House may come to standstill as GOP holdouts threaten to shut down votes over SAVE America Act(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The House of Representatives could come to a standstill after Republican Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna threatened to oppose all floor action until the… Read More
Politics
Here’s what Trump demanded from Republican senators behind closed doors(The Daily Signal) – President Donald Trump made a rare visit to the U.S. Capitol Wednesday, where he demanded Republican senators unite to pass the… Read More
World
Trump expresses frustration with NATO as Rutte praises the president(The Center Square) – NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with President Donald Trump Wednesday, putting NATO on the defensive as the president has questioned the alliance’s relationship with… Read More
Government
Senate passes Iran War Powers Resolution with no teeth(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Senate passed a non-binding war powers resolution Tuesday directing President Donald Trump to remove U.S. forces from hostilities in Iran or seek congressional… Read More
Government
BREAKING: Another Missouri man charged in Freedom 250 murder plotA second Missouri man has been charged in connection with an alleged plot to attack and kill government officials at President Donald Trump’s Ultimate Fighting Championship Freedom 250 event, which… Read More
World
Trump lifts sanctions on Iran, undercutting China as American energy prices begin to easeThe Treasury Department announced Monday that it issued a temporary license authorizing Iranian oil sales in a move analysts told The Lion hinders China, while the U.S. still skirts… Read More