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Powerful teachers' unions share striking link with states struggling to teach kids to read

September 17, 2026

Powerful teachers' unions share striking link with states struggling to teach kids to read

A Progressive Policy Institute study links strong teachers unions to weaker student literacy, with eight of the 10 lowest-scoring states affected.

To beat China in AI, America must work with communities — not around them

September 17, 2026

To beat China in AI, America must work with communities — not around them

The United States faces over 200 data center moratoriums, but a proposed American AI Infrastructure Compact could protect ratepayers and communities.

Michigan Republican lawmaker warns guaranteed income programs do not work, voices opposition to state policy

September 17, 2026

Michigan Republican lawmaker warns guaranteed income programs do not work, voices opposition to state policy

Michigan Republicans are demanding oversight of Rx Kids, a $300 million cash assistance program they say has become a guaranteed income experiment.

Charlie Kirk’s family issues legal warning against university where he was killed

September 16, 2026

Charlie Kirk’s family issues legal warning against university where he was killed

Fox News senior correspondent Claudia Cowan has details on the wrongful death legal warning filed by Charlie Kirk's family against Utah Valley University on ‘Special Report.’

First data center bill clears House as both parties scramble for answers on affordability

September 16, 2026

First data center bill clears House as both parties scramble for answers on affordability

The Ratepayer Protection Act passed the House with bipartisan support, aiming to stop data center energy costs from raising electric bills for families.

Gov Hochul's plan to opt New York into federal school choice program draws union opposition

September 14, 2026

Gov Hochul's plan to opt New York into federal school choice program draws union opposition

Teach Coalition CEO Sydney Altfield says teachers unions are spreading misconceptions about Gov. Kathy Hochul's tax credit scholarship plan for New York.

California’s killjoy bureaucracy is crushing the state’s rebel spirit and freedom

September 14, 2026

California’s killjoy bureaucracy is crushing the state’s rebel spirit and freedom

Steve Hilton proposes creating OFF, Office of Fun and Freedom, to slash California red tape blocking nightlife, block parties and more.

As Americans are crushed by affordability, mayors push cash handouts as the answer in growing trend

September 12, 2026

As Americans are crushed by affordability, mayors push cash handouts as the answer in growing trend

The Economic Securities Project argues cash assistance works best during life transitions as mayors scramble to replace expiring ARPA pandemic aid.

Iowa supervisor slams ban on guaranteed income programs as state ‘waging ideological wars’

September 12, 2026

Iowa supervisor slams ban on guaranteed income programs as state ‘waging ideological wars’

Mandi Remington says Iowa's state ban on guaranteed income programs blocks local governments from testing direct cash payments to fight poverty.

Oakland schools in hot seat over 'students of color' program while taking millions in federal funding

September 10, 2026

Oakland schools in hot seat over 'students of color' program while taking millions in federal funding

Defending Education filed a Title VI complaint alleging Oakland Unified School District's Latinx mentoring program excludes White students.