Gender Identity
New bill would end federally funded transgender surgeries, hormones for minors(The Center Square) – Republican lawmakers have introduced a new bill that would block Medicaid from paying for gender transition drugs and surgeries for minors. U.S. Reps. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas,… Read More
Abortion
Trump pardons peaceful pro-life protestors after fiery speech by Sen. Josh Hawley(The Heartlander) — President Donald Trump pardoned 23 peaceful pro-life protesters after a plea from Missouri Senator Josh Hawley on the floor of the Senate on Thursday.The protesters were targeted… Read More
Texas
Abbott calls on Congress to reimburse Texas for border security efforts(The Center Square) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday called on Congress to reimburse Texas for its border security operation, Operation Lone Star. Abbott sent letters to the leaders… Read More
Crime, Kansas City
As Kansas City officials promise to get tough on property crime, area thief has 59 convictionsWhile Kansas City officials pledge a crackdown on out-of-control property crime, one area man has racked up 59 criminal convictions and some 86 behind-bars disciplinary actions mostly on the Kansas… Read More
Illegal Immigration
Judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order(The Center Square) – A federal judge Thursday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s recent executive order ending birthright citizenship for the children of illegal immigrants. Trump signed the executive order… Read More
Economy
Trump tells world to make products in America or pay tariffs(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump told world and business leaders Thursday to make products in America or prepare to pay tariffs. Trump’s remarks came the same day as… Read More
Illegal Immigration
Trump deploys 1,500 troops to southwest border, removals underway(The Center Square) – Under orders from President Donald Trump, 1,500 active-duty service members and additional air and intelligence assets are being deployed to the southwest border, Acting Secretary of… Read More
Abortion
National pro-life leader: ‘The time for baby steps is over’ as Trump begins new term(The Heartlander) — A Planned Parenthood director-turned pro-life activist says with President Donald Trump and a Republican-led Congress, it’s time to do everything possible to protect babies and mothers from… Read More
Josh Hawley
Pardons of J6ers should be followed by pro-life pardons, while deportations of criminal illegals is ‘outstanding,’ Hawley arguesThere’s no comparison between President Trump’s pardons of J6ers and President Biden’s last-second pardons of his relatives, says Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley in an exclusive interview with The Heartlander.And in… Read More
Illegal Immigration
Oklahoma sues Biden admin officials to recoup expenses educating illegal immigrants(The Heartlander) — The Oklahoma State Department of Education has filed a lawsuit against the federal government to recoup funds spent educating the massive influx of immigrant children into the… Read More
Crime
Gunman, female student dead, another student wounded in shooting at Nashville high school(The Heartlander) — Two students are dead and another wounded after a 17-year-old opened fire in the cafeteria at Antioch High School in Nashville Wednesday. According to police, the incident… Read More
Illegal Immigration
Trump’s invasion order includes provisions to implement mass deportation plan(The Center Square) – In addition to declaring an invasion at the southern border, President Donald Trump issued an executive order to protect the American people against invasion. It includes… Read More
Immigration
Immigrant-minded First and Second Ladies belie xenophobic media narratives about the GOP as Trump welcomes legal immigrants(The Heartlander) — As talk of the deportation of illegal immigrants took center stage with the advent of President Donald Trump’s second term this week, two immigrant-minded ladies stood out… Read More
DEI
Trump orders federal DEI staff be put on leave immediately(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump ordered that starting Wednesday, all federal staff working on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion activities will immediately be put on paid leave. That announcement… Read More
Politics
‘Antisemitic rot:’ Stefanik vows to reform, possibly defund U.N. programs(The Center Square) – America’s likely future ambassador to the United Nations condemned the “antisemitic rot” she says is pervasive in the U.N. system, vowing to defund any anti-Israel or… Read More
School Choice
More than 60% of parents considered sending children to new schools last year(The Heartlander) — School choice continues to sprout like spring flowers across the country. The National School Choice Awareness Foundation (NSCAF) surveyed 2,873 parents around the country from… Read More
Abortion
Trump admin shuts down federal pro-abortion website on first day(The Heartlander) — Users trying to visit ReproductiveRights.gov after President Donald Trump’s inauguration are now greeted with a message declaring, “This site can’t be reached.”The Trump administration promptly shut the… Read More
Faith
Ohio State beats Notre Dame in National Championship; both QBs praise Jesus(The Heartlander) — Only one team got to take home the College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy Monday night, but both quarterbacks reflected on the game’s result by drawing on… Read More
Illegal Immigration
Trump declares invasion at southwest border, suspends entry(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump has declared an invasion at the U.S. southern border and issued directives to suspend physical entry and repel the invasion. Trump is the… Read More
President Donald Trump
Leaders, foreign and domestic, pack Trump’s second inauguration(The Center Square) – The second inauguration for Donald Trump has drawn a diverse group of attendees, including former U.S. presidents, tech industry titans and international leaders. Trump’s family, including… Read More