Opinion
U.S. Supreme Court had no duty to let Merchan show trial, sham sentencing play outThe U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to allow President Trump’s sentencing to go forward Friday was likely a good thing and a bad sign all at once.It was probably a… Read More
President Donald Trump
Judge imposes no punishment on Trump in ‘hush money’ case after $1.5 million in trial costs(The Heartlander) — New York Judge Juan Merchan unconditionally “discharged” President-elect Donald Trump in the anticlimactic sentencing of the incoming president for what critics claimed was a prosecution made for… Read More
Border
Texas bill would ban taxpayer money funding legal defense of illegal border crossers(The Center Square) – Of the many bills being filed in the Texas Legislature to address border-related issues, one would ban taxpayer money from being used to fund legal services… Read More
Politics
California Gov. Gavin Newsom could reach ‘Trudeau’ level disapproval as wildfires ravage Los Angeles(The Heartlander) — Multiple wildfires enveloping nearly 28,000 acres are rocking the Los Angeles area, displacing more than 70,000 people in some of LA’s toniest neighborhoods. The… Read More
Education
Therapy dog boosts spirits at Kansas City Christian school(The Heartlander) — Back-to-school is less “ruff” at Northland Christian School thanks to its new four-legged friend.Ruby Blaze, a four-month-old English lab, has become a fast favorite at the Kansas… Read More
Illegal Immigration
Laken Riley Act poised to pass in Senate(The Heartlander) — As more Senate Democrats join Republicans in support of the Laken Riley Act, which passed the House this week, the measure to crack down on illegal immigration… Read More
Gender Identity
Federal court strikes down Biden administration’s Title IX rewrite(The Center Square) – A federal court in Kentucky ruled Thursday that the Biden administration’s rulemaking expanding Title IX to include gender identity is “unlawful.” The judgment from the United… Read More
School Choice
Superintendent rallies parents, lawmakers to pass school choice in Kansas(The Heartlander) — A Christian school superintendent is rallying parents and lawmakers to expand school choice in Kansas.Dr. Kimberlee Gill, superintendent of Maranatha Christian Academy in Shawnee, Kansas,… Read More
Education, Missouri
Missouri school district silent after hiring white superintendent who made repeated anti-white statementsA Missouri school board representing a district with nearly 90% white enrollment has refused to answer questions about the hiring of a district chief who holds racially offensive views. New… Read More
President Donald Trump
Despite appeals, Trump could face sentencing Friday(The Center Square) – President-elect Donald Trump could be sentenced Friday after being convicted of 34 felonies in New York last year. Trump’s defense team asked for automatic stay in… Read More
Social Media
Meta ends censorship on Facebook, ditches third-party fact-checkers(The Center Square) – Meta is ending its fact-checking program in the U.S. and replacing it with a system similar to the one used by the X platform. Meta, the… Read More
Education
Parents want conservative education reforms, new poll reveals(The Heartlander) — A national survey by Parents Defending Education (PDE) finds most parents support conservative reforms to the education system. “These results highlight that parents are… Read More
Education
Parental outrage intensifies over child porn investigation after Colorado school chief’s death(The Heartlander) — Parents in Colorado’s Jefferson County Public Schools district are expressing outrage over news of a child pornography investigation concerning the former chief of staff, who has committed… Read More
President Donald Trump
Judge temporarily blocks release of special counsel report on Trump(The Center Square) – A federal judge in Florida on Tuesday temporarily blocked special counsel Jack Smith from releasing a final report on his investigation into President-elect Donald Trump. U.S. Read More
January 6, Opinion
Democrats claim mantle of ‘peaceful transfer of power’ to further try to shame J6ers; historical record says otherwiseEven as President Trump’s victory was certified in Congress Monday, Democrats and their supporters – pointing to the Jan. 6, 2021 election protest – were self-righteously claiming ownership of the… Read More
President Donald Trump
Trump seeks delay in hush money sentencing(The Center Square) – President-elect Donald Trump on Monday sought to delay sentencing in his New York hush money case as he continues to appeal the guilty verdict. In May… Read More
Politics
Canada’s Trudeau to resign as opposition leaders mount election challenge to Liberal Party(The Heartlander) — After several years in which public opinion polls have battered Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has finally called it quits, at least as Liberal Party leader. After… Read More
Abortion
Rise in abortions since Roe reversal points to DIY abortion drugs(The Heartlander) — Drug-induced abortions that women and girls can perform by themselves in their homes and dorm rooms now account for a majority of abortions in America. According to… Read More
Missouri
St. Louis-area superintendent faces two lawsuits over alleged sex harassment of former principals(The Heartlander) — A St. Louis-area superintendent has been placed on leave after two former district principals accused him of punishing them for rebuffing his sexual advances. Both plaintiffs in… Read More
2024 election
Trump won: Presidential election results certified(The Center Square) – Congress has officially certified the 2024 election results, confirming President-elect Donald Trump as the next Commander in Chief of the United States and Sen. J.D. Vance,… Read More