Iowa senator requests an assessment of the economic effects of possible shutdown expenses.
Senate Republicans are currently seeking clarity on the financial implications of a potential partial government shutdown, as both GOP and Democratic leaders struggle to find common ground to prevent it. Senator Joni Ernst from Iowa has reached out to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) for a comprehensive report on how such shutdowns could affect federal […]
Rep. Greg Murphy: Trump is Correct to Bring Back the Original, Merit-Based Presidential Fitness Assessment
Concerns Over Youth Health and Proposed Legislation After over 35 years as a urologist and being the sole medical professional in Congress, I’ve witnessed a troubling decline in young Americans’ health. Looking back just 15 years, it’s clear that our children today are significantly less active. A staggering 77% of young Americans are now ineligible […]
National assessment shows ongoing drop in 12th-grade test scores
Record Decline in High School Scores: A Troubling Trend The latest data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), often called the “National Report Card,” shows that scores for 12th graders in both mathematics and reading have hit record lows and continue to decline, a trend that has persisted for years. Released on Tuesday, […]
HUD initiates nationwide assessment of undocumented immigrants in public housing: ‘The benefits are ending’
Public Housing Review Ordered by Trump Administration On August 31, 2025, Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced a nationwide review of public housing, focusing on eliminating illegal immigration from these programs. The Trump administration has given Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) across the country 30 days to report on tenants’ citizenship status or […]
Pentagon dismisses leader of intelligence agency involved in creating leaked report on Iran bomb damage assessment
Director of DIA Dismissed Following Controversial Leak The director of the Defense Intelligence Reporting Agency (DIA) was terminated on Friday, following a draft of a bomb damage assessment that was leaked to the media. This document implied that U.S. strikes against Iran would only delay the country’s nuclear program for a few months. “I will […]
Los Angeles drug addict accused of murdering ‘American Idol’ executive Robin Kaye, husband to receive mental assessment
A man accused of the fatal shooting of the “American Idol” music director and her husband at their Los Angeles home will undergo a mental evaluation to assess his fitness to stand trial, as ruled by a judge on Wednesday. Raymond Boudarian, 22, was supposed to plead in court but didn’t formally enter one. The […]
Trump requests assessment of Smithsonian museums following his ‘woke’ criticism.
Trump Calls for Review of Smithsonian Exhibits On Tuesday, former President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of American museums, particularly targeting the Smithsonian Institution. He has initiated a sweeping review of major museums across the U.S., describing them as “the last segment of awakening.” This initiative was outlined in a letter sent to Smithsonian Secretary […]
Oklahoma’s Proposal for Leftist Teachers to Pass PragerU’s Common Sense Assessment Draws Outrage
New Education Policy in Oklahoma Requires PragerU Certification for Teachers In Oklahoma, teachers relocating from more liberal states must now pass assessments created by the conservative organization PragerU to gain certification for teaching. This initiative is part of a broader effort to eliminate left-leaning influences in education. Predictably, CNN and other liberal commentators are reacting […]
FDA criticizes ‘politically motivated’ backlash regarding SSRI health risk assessment in pregnancy
FDA Responses to Criticism Over Antidepressants in Pregnancy The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has pushed back against healthcare providers’ concerns regarding its approach to investigating the health risks associated with antidepressants, especially selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), during pregnancy. Several health organizations, including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, have taken issue with […]
Alabama execution is paused while officials finish the court-ordered mental health assessment.
The planned execution of death row inmates in Alabama has been postponed as the state awaits a court-ordered psychiatric evaluation to be completed. A judge had previously upheld the execution date for David Lee Roberts on August 21, pending assessment of his mental competency. However, the Alabama Department of Corrections announced on Friday that this […]