Taxes
Trump promises tariffs will shift taxes away from Americans(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump used his inauguration Monday to underscore his plans to move away from taxing Americans in favor of tariffs on imports from other countries. Read More
Guns
National carry reciprocity would force Illinois to recognize other states’ permits(The Center Square) – With the U.S. Congress in Republican control and the new Trump administration in power, the possibility of a national concealed carry reciprocity law is increasing. Some… Read More
President Biden
Biden pardons brother Jim, other family members(The Center Square) − President Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons to five members of his family, citing concerns over what he called potential politically motivated investigations from his successor, President… Read More
Illegal Immigration
Trump ends CBP One app used by 1 million to enter country illegallyThis number is no longer in service. A Biden-approved phone app that allowed up to 1,450 undocumented aliens per day to enter the U.S. on “parole,” including the ability to… Read More
President Donald Trump
Trump resumes presidency, signifying new day in American politics(The Heartlander) — Donald J. Trump placed his hand on his family Bible, as well as a Lincoln Bible, and took the oath of office Monday, cementing his return to… Read More
School Choice
Tennessee governor calls for special session to pass universal school choice(The Heartlander) — Republican Gov. Bill Lee and a coalition of leaders in the Tennessee Legislature are calling for a special session to pass universal school choice and other pressing… Read More
Opinion
Why do voters still elect Christians to lead America?(The Heartlander) — Even though religion is declining in America, voters almost always elect political leaders who profess Christianity.According to the Pew Research Center, nearly 87% of… Read More
Congress
Senate set to vote on amended version of Laken Riley Act(The Center Square) – After days of debate, the U.S. Senate is scheduled early next week for a final vote on the Laken Riley Act, a bill that would empower… Read More
National Security
Kristi Noem pledges to end CISA anti-misinformation efforts, focus on security(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security will crack down on domestic terrorism, the border, and cybersecurity attacks rather than waging war against election misinformation, secretary nominee… Read More
Courts
U.S. Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the federal ban on TikTok in a landmark ruling with far-reaching implications. The ban will take effect on Jan. 19,… Read More
Eric Schmitt
Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt maps out indictments against Biden administrationIf the Biden administration needs to be indicted for its unprecedented treatment of parents and conservatives and for its unheard-of weaponization of the Department of Justice, Missouri’s two senators provided… Read More
Josh Hawley
Missouri Senator Josh Hawley maps out indictments against Biden administrationIf the Biden administration needs to be indicted for its unprecedented treatment of parents and conservatives and for its unheard-of weaponization of the Department of Justice, Missouri’s two senators provided… Read More
Josh Hawley
USA v. People of Faith? Anti-religious zealotry at Department of Justice needs yanking out, criminal probe, Hawley arguesThere’s a pernicious “ingrained bigotry” against people of faith within the U.S. Department of Justice that needs to be rooted out and investigated for crimes and constitutional violations, says Missouri… Read More
Gender Identity
Biden rule requiring Christian groups to embrace gender ideology faces lawsuit(The Center Square) – A new Biden administration rule requiring Christian and other religious groups to comply on transgender ideology is facing a legal challenge. The issue arose when the… Read More
Illegal Immigration
DeSantis calls for special session to crack down on illegal immigration(The Heartlander) — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis wants to help President-elect Donald Trump stop illegal immigration. The governor recently called on the Florida Legislature to hold a special session dedicated… Read More
Politics
DeSantis appoints Florida attorney general to replace Rubio as U.S. senator(The Center Square) – Ashley Moody, attorney general of Florida, is the appointment to the U.S. Senate taking the place of Sen. Marco Rubio, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday. Rubio… Read More
Gender Identity
Virginia county bans so-called gender identity instruction in public schools(The Heartlander) — A Virginia public school district will no longer offer instruction on transgenderism and so-called gender identity. Shenandoah County Public Schools recently approved a policy that bans instruction… Read More
Gender Identity
Undercover journalist proves some leftist school administrators OK with breaking law(The Heartlander) — A school administrator in Texas has no qualms about circumventing state law to promote radical gender ideology.An undercover reporter from Accuracy in Media, a media watchdog group,… Read More
Eric Schmitt
No more ‘Soviet-style justice’ under Democrats’ weaponized DOJ, Sen. Eric Schmitt saysThe “tragic” weaponization of the U.S. Department of Justice against opponents of the Biden administration is coming to a merciful end, argues Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt. A former state attorney… Read More
Gender
NCAA athletes seeking women’s sports for women only(The Center Square) – As states have and Congress now moves to protect women’s sports, Wednesday’s second day of the NCAA Convention in Nashville included a demonstration hosted by the… Read More