Government
Trump executive order aims to boost AI use in K-12 schoolsInstead of shying away from artificial intelligence (AI), public schools should immerse K-12 students in it to stay technologically viable, the Trump administration says. “To ensure the United States remains… Read More
Government
Trump aims to reform higher education with these executive ordersPresident Donald J. Trump signed five executive orders April 23 to reform U.S. higher education by addressing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policies, foreign influence, AI technology, school discipline and college… Read More
Courts
Feds crack down on judges hiding alleged illegal aliensTwo judges in different states are in hot water after helping illegal immigrants hide from authorities, and in one case, possibly provided weapons. On Friday, Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested… Read More
Opinion
Liberals fly off the handle as Trump supports ‘baby cash’, pro-family agendaPresident Donald Trump’s support for an idea to give new moms $5,000 as part of an effort to raise the nation’s falling birth rate has left some liberals fuming. “Sounds… Read More
Courts
Christian Groups harmed by trans mandate sue to block rehiring of Biden staffer(The Daily Signal) – Two Christian organizations are intervening in a lawsuit brought against the Trump administration by a fired independent agency employee who claims her removal… Read More
Government
‘Terrorism’ database nuked by Trump listed Pride Flag burnings, called Butler shooter ‘anti-immigration’(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A think tank tasked with creating a database on “targeted violence” is appealing a sudden stop in federal funding, arguing the Trump administration is killing… Read More
Courts
Obama-appointed judge blocks Trump admin from banning discriminatory practices in schools(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A federal judge Thursday temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s memo prohibiting race-based preferences and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs in schools. The National Education… Read More
Education
Many colleges, universities ignore Trump’s warning to ditch DEI or lose funding(The Center Square) — The U.S. Department of Education in February warned colleges and universities that if they did not eliminate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs, they could risk losing… Read More
Government
Trump order overhauls higher education accreditation process(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order aimed at improving outcomes in higher education by holding college and university accreditors more accountable. “Accreditors –… Read More
Government
Debt collection to resume for student loan borrowers in default after 5-year breakFor the first time in five years, defaulted student loan borrowers will face consequences. The Trump administration announced Monday that borrowers currently in default will be referred for collection… Read More
Culture
Trump has given ‘significant hope to our industry’ car part manufacturers say, ask for time to implement tariffs(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), representing over 7,500 American automotive businesses, delivered a message of support to President Donald Trump’s trade agenda. In a… Read More
Government
‘Moving at Trump speed’: White House has 18 trade deal proposals, Leavitt says(The Daily Signal) – The White House has “18 proposals on paper” from foreign countries for trade deals, press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Tuesday. “Again, these are proposals… Read More
Government
Rubio announces reorganization of State Department under America First as bureaucrats revoltSecretary of State Marco Rubio has announced a major reorganization of the U.S. Department of State to implement President Donald Trump’s America First policies. The announcement… Read More
Government
Illinois legislators criticize IHSA response on transgender sports policy(The Center Square) – House Republican Leader state Rep. Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, called the Illinois High School Association’s response to the GOP’s letter over biological males competing against biological females… Read More
Opinion
Defunding NPR and PBS through rescissions is a good start(The Daily Signal) – President Donald Trump plans to ask Congress to rescind the funds it appropriated for public broadcasting, which is a good start in defunding NPR and PBS. The legislative branch must… Read More
Federal government
Trump backs Hegseth after report of another Signal chat with family(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump continues to stand behind Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth after another Signal chat controversy surfaced over the weekend. “The President absolutely has confidence… Read More
Politics
Former Jill Biden aide urges the Bidens to stay out of politics following the former president’s speechThe Biden family doesn’t have a place in American politics anymore, according to someone who used to work for them. Michael LaRosa, who served as former First Lady Jill Biden’s… Read More
Government
Trump’s plans to ban risky gain-of-function research nears completion(Daily Caller News Foundation) – President Donald Trump could sign a sweeping executive order banning gain-of-function research — research that makes viruses more dangerous in the lab — as soon as… Read More
Courts
SCOTUS order pauses deportations under Alien Enemies Act; Alito and Thomas dissent(The Daily Signal) – The U.S. Supreme Court ordered the Trump administration early Saturday morning to pause the deportation of some Venezuelan illegal aliens until the court can rule further. The Court… Read More
World
Weekend roundup: Pope Francis dies hours after Easter; Trump admin versus Harvard; more deportation battles; China threatens US trade partnersPope Francis dead at 88 Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at 7:35 a.m. at the Vatican, according to the Associated Press, just hours after an… Read More