The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) has revealed that average reading and math scores for 9-year-old students have increased from 2022 to 2025. These results showcase progress in educational performance after years of decline. Optimistic Outlook for Younger Students Matthew Soldner, acting commissioner of the National Center for Education Statistics, shared an optimistic view...
A lesser-known clause in the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) has sparked concern among both progressive Democrats and conservatives. They argue it could entwine the United States and Israel in lasting military collaboration. This clause, known as the ‘United States-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative,’ appears as Section 224 in the bill. Section 224 requires...
Democrat Graham Platner plans a forceful campaign against incumbent Senator Susan Collins. The Maine Senate candidate intends to deliver a speech on Tuesday night, accepting the Democratic nomination, which will outline his strategy to make the election a pointed referendum on President Trump. In a town hall meeting held in Portland, Maine, Platner received a...
On Tuesday, Republicans and Democrats in Nevada, North Dakota, and South Carolina are set to select their nominees in pivotal primaries. However, much of the political spotlight will be directed toward Maine. In this state, Democrat Graham Platner is anticipated to secure a win in the primary race. This victory would allow him to challenge...
The U.S. labor movement faces persistent delays in securing first contracts after successful union elections. On average, this process takes 465 days, according to Bloomberg Law. Notably, workers from Buffalo’s Starbucks and Staten Island’s Amazon warehouse still await their contracts years after unionizing. The House recently approved a bill with a 230 to 193 vote...
Rep. Julie Fedorchak, a Republican from North Dakota, took part in a ceremonial photo opportunity with Speaker Mike Johnson on January 3, 2025. This event marked the commencement of the 119th congressional session at the Capitol in Washington, D.C. Rep. Fedorchak is expected to advance easily from her upcoming primary in North Dakota on Tuesday....
Federal authorities have charged three men, including a U.S. Navy veteran, with conspiring to provide material support to the Islamic State (ISIS). The Justice Department states the suspects plotted violence against American troops. One of the men allegedly expressed a desire to behead a female soldier, while another remarked it would be “sick” if his...
A spokesperson from Students for Life, Lydia Taylor Davis, faced aggression from a group of Antifa protesters during Turning Point USA’s Women’s Leadership Summit in San Antonio, Texas, over the weekend. The group gathered outside the convention center, where Davis noticed their intimidating behavior towards attendees. Davis approached them with a microphone, aiming for dialogue;...
By Melissa L. Finucane Dr. Finucane, a professor of social and behavioral science at Stony Brook University, highlights concerns over a recent regulatory proposal from the Trump administration. The proposal, spanning 412 pages, aims to reform how scientific research receives funding. If implemented, these changes could significantly undermine one of the world’s most valuable scientific...
Having supported Donald Trump in three elections, I had faith that his coalition could transform American politics for generations. This week, as Trump appointed Bill Pulte, a housing official lacking intelligence experience, to lead the nation’s spy agencies, I questioned the remnants of Trump’s legacy if he’s ready to risk everything. Trump’s election aimed to...