Federal government
Senate rejects both Republican and Democrat govt funding stopgaps, risking a shutdown(The Center Square) – The U.S. Senate failed to pass either Democrats’ or Republicans’ government funding proposals Friday to prevent a government shutdown. Senators have now left town… Read More
Charlie Kirk
Mom wrongly banned from Kansas school blasts alleged lax suspension of teacher for vile Charlie Kirk post(The Heartlander) — A Kansas City-area school district is under fire after it allegedly gave just a two-day suspension to a teacher who made what many feel is a repulsive… Read More
Charlie Kirk
University of Kansas employee won’t face discipline for Charlie Kirk comment(The Heartlander) — The University of Kansas says it won’t punish an employee who posted online that slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk is “better in the ground as worm food… Read More
Charlie Kirk
ABC pulls Jimmy Kimmel off air over Charlie Kirk comments(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Disney’s ABC announced Wednesday that it is indefinitely pulling Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show following his remarks about Charlie Kirk’s assassination. The move comes after one… Read More
Gender Identity
Judge blocks school punishment of student who questioned why girl was in boy’s locker room(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A federal court is blocking Loudoun County School Board (LCSB) from suspending a male student who questioned why a girl was in the boys’ locker… Read More
Charlie Kirk
Erika Kirk named CEO of Turning Point USA(The Center Square) – Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk’s widow, has been named the chief executive officer and chair of the board at Turning Point USA. Charlie Kirk founded the organization… Read More
Courts
Supreme Court set to hear case on Trump tariff authority(The Center Square) – The Supreme Court said Thursday it will hear arguments Nov. 5. in a case critical to a wide swath of President Donald Trump’s economic agenda. The… Read More
Education
Americans’ trust in higher education is plummeting(The Heartlander) — Roughly one-third of Americans believe college is “very important” – nearly 20 percentage points lower than in 2019, according to a recent Gallup… Read More
Faith
Churches packed as thousands return or go for the first time after Charlie Kirk’s murder(The Heartlander) — Church attendance spiked across the nation over the weekend, the first Sunday following Charlie Kirk’s death, leading to hope of a national revival and awakening.Churchgoers from coast… Read More
China
House committee to investigate nexus between China, civil unrest(The Center Square) – As the country continues to be gripped by political division, a House committee is investigating possible Chinese ties to “civil unrest.” An investigation being conducted by… Read More
Economy
Fed cuts interest rates after holding off for months amid tariff turmoil(The Center Square) – The Federal Reserve announced a quarter-percentage-point rate cut on Wednesday, after taking a wait-and-see approach to President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. Wednesday’s rate cut was the… Read More
Josh Hawley
Biden responsible for much of left’s ‘outright hysteria’ leading to violence, Hawley arguesThe Biden administration’s targeting of, and rhetoric about, conservative groups and Christians has contributed to an alarming assassination culture on the left, says Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley.While FBI Director Kash… Read More
Missouri Legislature
Obscene text to Republican colleague has Democrat in Missouri House ethics probeA Missouri Democrat state representative is in hot water after texting an obscene message to a Republican colleague Sept. 4. Rep. Jeremy Dean, D-Springfield, sent the text to Rep. Cecelie… Read More
Charlie Kirk
Clemson caves, purging faculty who mocked Kirk’s death after initial defiance(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Clemson University on Monday caved to GOP pressure and terminated an employee and suspended two others who mocked Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk’s death. Several… Read More
Faith
Seven NFL players who put their Christian faith first(The Heartlander) — A growing number of NFL stars say their passion for football takes a back seat to their devotion to Jesus – and they’re determined to use their… Read More
Charlie Kirk
Trump seeks funding boost for executive, judicial branch security after Charlie Kirk assassination(The Heartlander) — The Trump administration is asking Congress to approve nearly $60 million in funding to boost security for the executive and judicial branches following the assassination of Charlie… Read More
Charlie Kirk
Critics say Dems have been inciting violence against Republicans for years(The Center Square) – While many Democrats have spoken out against political violence and condemned the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, the political Left is responsible for… Read More
Charlie Kirk
Death penalty to be sought for Charlie Kirk assassination(The Center Square) – Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray announced Tuesday he will seek the death penalty for suspect Tyler James Robinson for the assassination of conservative leader Charlie Kirk. Gray… Read More
Charlie Kirk
Kansas education official leaves job after post calling Charlie Kirk assassination ‘well deserved’A Kansas State Department of Education employee has left the agency after posting that the assassination of Charlie Kirk was “well deserved.” The Manhattan Mercury reported Monday that Katie… Read More
Gender Identity
Parents sue Florida school system over child’s secret gender transition(The Heartlander) — Two Florida parents have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a lawsuit against their local school system, where they say their teenage… Read More