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4,811 stories Updated Mar 12, 2026 Related desks: Elections National Security

The lead Mar 12, 2026 57

Virginia’s Looming Gun Ban – Same Old Song and Dance

Virginia Democrats are advancing sweeping gun restrictions through HB 217, a bill critics say targets commonly owned firearms while doing little to address violent crime.

Connor Martin

Mar 11, 2026 16

Public Schools – Indoctrination or Education

Declining academic performance and rising ideological influence in schools raise concerns about the future of American education. Restoring rigorous learning, critical thinking, and intellectual curiosity is essential for student success.

Robert B. Charles

Mar 10, 2026 15

EXCLUSIVE: Taxpayers Will Finally See Which Foreign Entities Fund US Universities

The Education Department will require universities to disclose the identities of foreign funders, increasing transparency in higher education funding.

Outside Contributor

Mar 9, 2026 18

States Take The Lead On Tort Reform

States are advancing tort reform to address rising litigation costs, curb excessive lawsuits and create more predictable legal systems.

Outside Contributor

Mar 9, 2026 20

How President Trump Can Reverse Biden’s Backdoor Gun Registry

A Biden rule expanded federal storage of ATF Form 4473 records. Trump now has a chance to restore limits and protect gun owner privacy.

Connor Martin

Mar 9, 2026 83

Democrats Reek of Hypocrisy in Response to Trump’s Iran Strikes

Democrats condemn Trump’s Iran strikes despite supporting similar presidential war powers during Obama’s Libya intervention, exposing a partisan double standard.

David Catron

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