Lion Staff Report

Government

Dept. of Ed. boasts ‘FAFSA form is working’ after months of frustration for families

The Education Department says it’s “proud” that the FAFSA form is working – following its disastrous years-long rollout that led to mass frustration for families and bipartisan backlash from Congress. Read More

Government

FBI Director Wray to resign in January

FBI Director Christopher Wray announced his intention to resign by the end of President Joe Biden’s term on Jan. 20. Wray made the announcement on Wednesday during an FBI town… Read More

Courts

‘Not guilty’: Daniel Penny acquitted in NYC subway self-defense case

The former Marine who put an unruly man on a subway train in a headlock was found not guilty on Monday on charges related to the man’s death. “A Manhattan… Read More

Public Education

Gov. Kristi Noem vows $4M investment in ESAs, hopes the program will become universal

In what may be her final budget address, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem called for the creation of school choice program, including an initial $4 million investment. “Good education starts… Read More

Government

Trump Cabinet picks face bomb threats and swatting hoaxes

Several of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees faced bomb threats and “swatting attacks” on Tuesday night, according to the Trump transition team. “Last night and this morning, several of President… Read More