Government
Dead registrants haunt voter rolls ahead of midterms(The Daily Signal) – The names of dead people still remain on state voter rolls across the country, including in key battleground states, with just days to go before… Read More
Politics
Texas woman says Hinojosa’s school choice opposition threatens brother’s scholarshipA Forth Worth woman whose younger brother received a state-funded private school scholarship says Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa’s opposition to school choice threatens opportunities for families like hers. Read More
Courts
Democrat-run cities tried to salvage a Biden anti-deportation policy. SCOTUS says no.(The Daily Signal) – The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an application by three Democrat-run cities to restore a Biden-era rule that would postpone deportations of illegal aliens. Read More
Politics
‘Mandatory opportunities to be clear and specific’: How Christians can assess progressive candidates’ faith claims in midterm electionsSeveral Democrat candidates running in the November midterm elections are using Christian language to justify progressive policies that conflict with biblical principles. Voters who hold traditional Christian values must… Read More
Government
States flag thousands of ineligible voters, but only a few cases are prosecuted(The Daily Signal) – The Justice Department charged three noncitizens with voting in Ohio, a year after the state made 167 federal referrals… Read More
Courts
Burglar breaks in; leaves with gunshot wound, criminal charge(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A burglar in Mesquite, Texas, displayed poor victim-selection skills when he tried to force his way into a home early Saturday, Oct. 17, local… Read More
Politics
Education reform at stake in Ohio, Oregon and Texas governor’s racesEducation is a top issue for voters in the upcoming midterm elections, ranking behind only the economy, the future of democracy and health care. It is also a factor… Read More
Culture
Cato report: 9 of 10 most free states in US are led by Republicans(The Center Square) – Nine of the ten “most free” states in the United States are led by Republicans, according to a new report released by the Cato Institute. By… Read More
Government
FBI arrests 17-year-old accused of planning to kill congressman, ISIS inspired attack(The Daily Signal) – Federal authorities arrested a 17-year-old in Texas for allegedly plotting to murder Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, and carry out a terrorist attack… Read More
Culture
Mysterious flyer promoting secret sex-change guides sent to Texas families with fake return address(The Daily Signal) – An “LGBTQ+ Student Resource Guide” flyer has been sent to Texas families to give tips to minors who are questioning their sexuality while their families… Read More
Government
Illegal southwest border crossings drop 95% to lowest level in U.S. history, CBP reports(The Center Square) – Illegal border crossings at the southwest border reached their lowest level in U.S. history over the past fiscal year, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection… Read More
Politics
Republicans shift spending, narrowing in on the midterms(The Daily Signal) – With the midterm elections less than 20 days away, Republicans are shifting their spending strategy and narrowing in on key races they… Read More
Government
U.S. announces emergency oil release after Hurricane Isaias(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Energy over the weekend authorized an emergency exchange of 4 million barrels of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to… Read More
Culture
Daughters of the American Revolution disbands Texas chapter after transgender membership fightThe Daughters of the American Revolution recently disbanded a Texas chapter that wanted to limit membership to biological women. Last week, the group’s National Board of Management… Read More
Courts
Appeals court rules Christian auto repair chain can limit franchises to ChristiansA federal appeals court ruled that Christian Brothers Automotive can make Christianity a requirement for its franchise owners, rejecting a Jewish man’s racial discrimination lawsuit. Three judges… Read More
Public Education
Portland Public Schools disputes audit as Oregon officials consider criminal investigationEven as the Oregon Department of Justice considers a criminal investigation into Portland Public Schools (PPS), the district is contesting the audit that warned its bond program had a… Read More
Politics
Trump to Texans: Vote for Ken Paxton, or blue-state ‘squalor’ is comingPresident Donald Trump returned to Texas Wednesday, his third visit in less than a month, to rally for Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Senate race against Democratic state… Read More
Courts
Texas school district ordered to display Ten Commandments in classrooms after legal fightGalveston Independent School District in Texas was ordered to display the Ten Commandments amid legal battles in the state over the extent to which religious references can exist in… Read More
Politics
James Talarico’s record on trans athletes in girls’ sports contradicts new campaign position(The Daily Signal) – Democrat U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico says he will oppose trans athletes in girls sports if their participation endangers safety and fairness. However, his… Read More
Politics
School choice on the ballot? Education becomes flashpoint in heated Texas governor’s raceEducation is a top issue in a heated race for Texas governor, with one expert warning that Democratic candidate Gina Hinojosa is “an enemy of school choice” who could… Read More