Courts
Texas Supreme Court protects religious freedom of judges to opt out of same-sex weddingTexas judges can legally refrain from officiating a wedding ceremony due to “a sincerely held religious belief,” according to a comment the Texas Supreme Court added to its judicial conduct… Read More
Courts
Foreign national charged in midair fork attack on teens after Chicago departureA man who did not have legal status in the United States was arrested Saturday after he allegedly assaulted two teenagers with a metal fork on a transatlantic flight. Praneeth… Read More
Public Education
Poll: Americans strongly support school choice, especially in states with new programsEnthusiasm for school choice continues to spread like wildfire as American parents seek more flexibility. New polling from yes. every kid., an education advocacy group,… Read More
Public Education
‘No Adult Left Behind’: Professor argues public school system creates ‘perverse incentives’ for adults, harming studentsCould the main problem with public schools be that they cater to parents and teachers above the needs of students? That’s the premise of a new… Read More
Culture
Watch: JD Vance tells college students he hopes his wife embraces Christianity, the gospelVice President JD Vance said he sends his children to Christian schools and attends church – often with his wife – as he prays for her to embrace the Christian… Read More
Culture
Massachusetts public library hosting after-school ‘Pride Club for Kids’A public library in western Massachusetts plans to host an after-school club where children can discuss sexual orientation and gender identity without parental consent. The South Hadley Public Library advertises… Read More
Public Education
Jewish community slams Virginia district after students post antisemitic videos on social media accounts ‘bearing school names’Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is doing damage control after high school students posted videos on social media depicting acts of violence – including kidnapping and hostage-taking – against Jewish… Read More
Politics
JD Vance opens up about faith, fathering, VP duties on podcastFor Vice President JD Vance, his Catholic faith shapes every aspect of his life, from his leadership in government to his conversations with hi’is children, he said in an interview… Read More
World
‘12 out of 10’: Trump touts ‘truly great’ meeting with China’s Xi, lowers tariffs amid trade trucePresident Donald Trump is heading back to Washington, D.C., after he capped a weeklong trip to Asia with what he called a “great” meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in… Read More
Public Education
Dallas principal removed after blaming black students for school ratingA Dallas high school principal was removed from her job Monday after holding a meeting Friday with black students where she blamed them for her school not receiving an “A”… Read More
Public Education
Enrollment in Alabama schools plunges by nearly 6,000 students – a 40-year low, officials sayFamilies in Alabama may be protesting the condition of public education simply by voting with their feet, a new report suggests. K-12 enrollment fell by 5,800 students in the 2025-26… Read More
Culture
California to dump tens of millions into keeping Planned Parenthood clinics open in the state amid national closuresCalifornia is pledging a whopping $140 million towards keeping Planned Parenthood clinics afloat in the state, as pro-life advocates tell The Heartlander “Big Abortion” is “scheming to grow their grip… Read More
Public Education
Maryland high school student handcuffed, searched after AI weapons detection system flags bag of chips as possible gunA Maryland high school student triggered an AI weapons detection system by placing a bag of chips in his pocket last week, leading to a response from multiple police officers. Read More
Government
Nearly 40 attorneys general ask feds to close gas station weed loopholeA bipartisan group of 39 attorneys general is urging Congress to close what they call a dangerous hemp loophole allowing intoxicating THC products to be sold nationwide – often in… Read More
Opinion
Analysis: Shutdown showdown previews 2026 midtermsDemocrat Senate Boss Chuck Schumer just vetoed another GOP attempt to reopen the government, even as air-traffic controllers missed their payday and U.S. soldiers face canceled paychecks. The Senate on… Read More
Government
Colorado voters to decide fate of universal school meals program through Propositions LL, MMThis November, Colorado must decide whether to continue universal school breakfasts and lunches in a program that has lost money since its inception in 2022. “Propositions LL and MM ask… Read More
World
Faith leaders call for prayer, aid after Hurricane Melissa devastates JamaicaFaith leaders from Jentezen Franklin to Franklin Graham are calling for prayer and action after Hurricane Melissa blasted Jamaica with winds of up to 185 mph. “We’re planning for the… Read More
Politics
Watch: GOP support rises during shutdown, Dems at worst point in 20 yearsFour weeks into the government shutdown, Republicans’ support in Congress has actually increased, while Democrats’ support is at a 20-year low, new polling shows. GOP approval ratings are up five… Read More
Public Education
Florida teachers, students recount ‘all good things’ after cellphone bans: higher test scores, retention, learningWant more engaged students who participate actively in classrooms, improve academic performance and connect more closely with their peers? Then consider banning cellphones throughout the schoolday,… Read More
Opinion
Op-ed: Trump’s ongoing economic triumph shows economists, Obama wrongInflation data has arrived better than expected, as economists continue to poorly forecast the resilient U.S. economy under President Donald Trump – an economy that apparently needs no stimulus. Month… Read More