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New Jersey tightens security around migrant center as protests grow

June 1, 2026

New Jersey is taking extra steps to control protests near a large immigrant detention facility in Newark. While visits for detainees resumed Sunday, the area around Delaney Hall is now off-limits to protesters after recent clashes between activists and federal agents. State police have expanded thei

business

Honoring Jeff Hayden and other Minnesota community leaders

June 1, 2026

Jeff Hayden, a well-known Minnesota politician, recently received the People's Advocate Award from the Cultural Wellness Center. This award recognizes his twelve years of service as a state senator and representative from Minneapolis. Hayden worked hard to bring attention to important community issu

politics

Kansas Democrats face a tough fight in 2026 with fresh ideas

June 1, 2026

Kansas Democrats see a chance to win in 2026, even though the state usually votes Republican. The party thinks President Trump’s low ratings give them an edge. Three main candidates—pastor-turned-politician Adam Hamilton and state senators Ethan Corson and Cindy Holscher—are trying to get attention.

politics

Senator Barrasso gets big award for long work in public service

May 31, 2026

John Barrasso stands out in Washington because his career started far from politics. Before becoming a senator, he spent years helping patients as an orthopedic surgeon and even worked as a rodeo doctor. These experiences shaped how he approaches problems later in government. He was born into a work

politics

Where does America go when social science funding disappears?

May 31, 2026

Government money has long shaped what American researchers study. In 1945, President Truman wanted an agency that paid scientists to discover how the world works. That agency became the National Science Foundation. Today, one out of every ten federal research dollars for U. S. universities comes fro

opinion

The Real Wealth of a Graduate

May 30, 2026

A recent address at Harvard Business School’s Class Day saw former Senator Mitt Romney speak to a crowd of about 4, 500 new graduates and their families. He began by saying that the true measure of a life’s wealth is found in loved ones and friends, a sentiment rooted in his Latter‑Day Saint backgro

environment

Why Wyoming’s Huge Energy Plan Stirs Up Big Concerns

May 30, 2026

Officials in Wyoming are debating a massive $4 billion project that promises to store energy using water. The plan involves building a giant reservoir near Seminoe Reservoir to pump water uphill when electricity is cheap and let it flow back down to generate power when demand rises. Sounds smart, ri

politics

Colorado Governor Race: A Tale of Tall Tales and Empty Promises

May 29, 2026

The upcoming primary for Colorado’s governor seat has turned into a showdown of stories that sound more like fiction than politics. Three candidates are vying for the nomination, but only one brings real legislative experience to the table: state Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer. The other two, Victor Marx

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Newark Detention Center: A Closer Look at the Reality

May 29, 2026

In a recent interview on CNN, Senator Cory Booker highlighted an immigration facility in Newark. He said most people there are not criminals; their only “crime” is being in the country without proper paperwork. Booker explained that many of those detained are already working to obtain green cards

politics

Texas Senate Race Shakes Up GOP Dynamics

May 29, 2026

The recent Texas primary has thrown a wrench into the Republican Party’s plans for the upcoming Senate election. Senator John Cornyn, a long‑time incumbent, was defeated by the state’s attorney general Ken Paxton with a margin of 28 percentage points. Paxton, whose career has been marked by co