Kansas City, Sports
Patrick Mahomes just can’t win. Here’s why.Now that he’s in a third straight Super Bowl they want to make Patrick Mahomes into some kind of Darth Vader. Nope. He’s Obi-Wan Mahomie. Look, no one understands more… Read More
Education
Republicans defend Trump’s plan to scrap Education Department(The Center Square) – Republicans are working to assure the public that President Donald Trump’s plan to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education will have a less catastrophic effect… Read More
Federal government
New Trump AG Bondi to target ‘weaponization of justice’(The Center Square) – Pam Bondi will assume the role of U.S. Attorney General after the Senate voted to confirm her 54-46 on Tuesday. Bondi faced opposition from Democrats who… Read More
Culture
Trump’s order protecting girls’ sports an opening to change culture(The Center Square) – Success in protecting women’s spaces will mean recapturing the culture, the founder and CEO of XX-XY Athletics apparel says. Jennifer Sey knows a thing or two… Read More
Federal Spending
Of billions in questioned USAID spending, millions went to fund terrorism(The Center Square) – Of the billions of tax dollars spent by the U.S. Agency for International Development Office (USAID) that are being questioned by the Trump administration, millions went… Read More
Education
Trump reportedly to sign executive order to abolish Department of Education(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump is considering an executive order to abolish the Department of Education, the first step in fulfilling a campaign promise to limit the federal… Read More
Public Safety
Report calls for national food strategy due to food safety gaps(The Center Square) – A new watchdog report highlights ongoing issues with oversight of foodborne illness in the United States, and stresses the need for a national food safety strategy… Read More
Economy
Trade war fears ease as Trump pauses tariffs after concessions from Canada, Mexico(The Center Square) – Major markets pared some losses after President Donald Trump paused his plans for 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada while starting talks with China… Read More
Abortion
Pro-life polling strong(The Heartlander) –Most Americans support restrictions on abortion, according to a new survey.The poll, conducted by Marist for the Knights of Columbus, found: 67% of Americans support placing… Read More
Gender Transition
New York AG tells hospitals they must provide so-called ‘gender-affirming care’(The Heartlander) — Despite President Donald Trump’s executive order against gender-altering medicine for kids, New York Attorney General Letitia James is telling New York hospitals to keep it… Read More
COVID-19, Missouri
Inside an earthquake: Missouri’s ‘likely’ billion-dollar judgment against China should rock the world, officials sayChina’s refusal to defend itself in a lawsuit over the spread of COVID-19 as well as the country’s alleged sabotage of the medical response to the pandemic is “an… Read More
Race
White law professor sues university over ‘double standard’ after suspension for race policy criticism(The Heartlander) — A white law professor is suing her university after being disciplined for her criticism of its racial policies and diversity staff while antisemitic speech on campus went… Read More
Illegal Immigration
Rubio talks U.S.-Panama cooperation on migration(The Center Square) – During his visit to Panama, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized collaboration between the United States and Panama in addressing regional migration challenges. Rubio praised… Read More
Abortion
Ohio lawmakers want to defund abortion and assisted suicide(The Heartlander) — A bipartisan group of state legislators is pushing toward a consistent life ethic in Ohio. Three Republicans and two Democrats are drafting a bill that would ban… Read More
Federal Spending
NPR and PBS funding in the spotlight as DOGE committee eyes cuts(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Government Efficiency has been aggressively identifying and eliminating a wide swath of federal spending since President Donald Trump took office. Now, a… Read More
Economy
Trump delays Mexico tariff after Sheinbaum agrees to secure border with troops(The Heartlander) — President Donald Trump has delayed the Mexico tariffs from going into effect to allow for high-level trade talks between Mexico and the U.S., he… Read More
School Choice
Texas Gov. declares school choice a ‘must pass’ measure for Legislature in the next 30 days(The Heartlander) — Gov. Greg Abbott declared school choice an emergency item that “MUST be passed this session,” giving the Texas Legislature 30 days to consider… Read More
Illegal Immigration
Maine law firm tells public schools to destroy immigration records to resist ICE(The Heartlander) — A liberal law firm in Maine is advising public schools on how they can “shield” illegal immigrants and refuse to comply with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The… Read More
School Choice
Trump signs executive order promoting school choice(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump signed an executive order to direct the federal government to promote school choice for families nationwide. The order cited the most recent test… Read More
DEI, Education
Report: Medical schools defy Supreme Court, continue to factor race into admissions(The Heartlander) — Major medical schools continue to implement race-based admissions processes even after such practices were struck down by the Supreme Court. The revelations come from a … Read More