Government
Longest government shutdown in history over: House passes, Trump signs funding deal after record-long 43-day impassePresident Donald Trump signed a sweeping spending package late Wednesday night, ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history after 43 days that wreaked havoc on federal workers, food assistance… Read More
Politics
JD Vance opens up about faith, fathering, VP duties on podcastFor Vice President JD Vance, his Catholic faith shapes every aspect of his life, from his leadership in government to his conversations with hi’is children, he said in an interview… Read More
Government
Conservative host slams Cory Booker for preaching against violent rhetoric while maintaining Jay Jones endorsement(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Conservative commentator Michael Knowles criticized Democratic New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker during a Tuesday hearing for arguing against violent political rhetoric while maintaining his endorsement… Read More
Politics
Watch: GOP support rises during shutdown, Dems at worst point in 20 yearsFour weeks into the government shutdown, Republicans’ support in Congress has actually increased, while Democrats’ support is at a 20-year low, new polling shows. GOP approval ratings are up five… Read More
Politics
‘I am not done’: Harris and Newsom each weigh presidential run(The Daily Signal) – Both former Vice President Kamala Harris and Democrat California Gov. Gavin Newsom said this weekend that they will consider running for president after the… Read More
Government
VP JD Vance celebrates Marine Corps’ 250th anniversary, promises focus on readiness over diversity quotas(The Daily Signal) – Vice President JD Vance joined his fellow Marines at Camp Pendleton in California Saturday to celebrate the U.S. Marine Corps’ 250th anniversary, saying the… Read More
Government
Dem AG candidate who fantasized about killing Republican is an ‘animal,’ Trump tells The HeartlanderPresident Donald Trump described Democratic Virginia Attorney General candidate Jay Jones as an “animal” for Jones’ history of shockingly violent texts. Jones sparked national controversy for leaked texts fantasizing about… Read More
Courts
Supreme Court signals Democrats’ days of drawing up congressional districts by race might be over(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Supreme Court signaled on Wednesday that the days of creating congressional districts based on race may be numbered. Justice Brett Kavanaugh — whose vote,… Read More
Politics
Trump doesn’t win Nobel, but praised by winner(The Center Square) – After being credited for ending seven wars, President Donald Trump did not receive a Nobel Peace Prize this year. Trump, who accumulated several high-profile nominations for… Read More
Culture
Gen Z men and women divided on marriage and familyYoung men prioritize marriage and childrearing significantly more than young women, according to a recent NBC poll. The poll, conducted in August and September, asked 18-… Read More
Culture
Counseling organization reviewing therapy class calling Trump support ‘cultic’A national counseling accreditation organization has told The Heartlander it is reviewing information about a continuing education class describing Trump supporters as part of a “cultic” group. The class… Read More
Politics
Watch: Bill Maher says Dems more afraid to come on his show than RepublicansReal Time host Bill Maher said he asks Democrats “every week” to come on his show but they refuse. “You think we don’t ask?” he said about people such… Read More
Government
Mississippi Republicans gearing up for another try at passing school choiceMississippi Republicans are poised to try approving school choice again, as Democrats may have inadvertently poured some fuel on the fire. House Speaker Jason White “delivered a powerful speech making… Read More
Government
Democrat group wants blue states to embrace new federal private school choice programDemocrats for Education Reform (DFER) is pushing the Democratic Party to accept a new private school choice program created by President Trump’s budget. The program offers scholarships for families to… Read More
Politics
Gerrymandering has little impact nationwide, studies suggestA series of studies from 2022 to 2025 by liberal researchers indicates gerrymandering has minimal impact on U.S. House elections, challenging claims from Democrats this week about partisan advantages. The… Read More
Public Education
Detroit’s next mayor must focus on revamping beleaguered public-school system, analysts sayAs Detroit mayoral candidates prepare to face off in the November election, public-school issues are playing a prominent role in the race, a recent analysis concludes. “Community leaders like Angelique… Read More
Culture
Watch: Trump says he loves Sydney Sweeney ad after learning she’s a RepublicanPresident Donald Trump says he loves actress Sydney Sweeney’s ad for blue jeans after hearing she’s a registered Republican. “She’s a registered Republican? Oh, now I love her ad,” he… Read More
Politics
Watch: Kamala Harris silent on who’s leading the Democratic PartyIn an appearance on “The Late Show,” former presidential candidate Kamala Harris struggled to answer a basic question about who is leading the Democratic Party. “There are a lot of… Read More
Politics
Americans sour on the Democratic Party, poll showsA new poll from the Wall Street Journal shows the Democratic Party is less popular now than at any point in more than three decades. Read More
Government
Past clips of Obama’s intel chiefs seen in new light after Russiagate docs release(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Former Obama administration intelligence officials’ past statements don’t appear to match what newly declassified information shows about key aspects of their findings on Russian interference… Read More