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Senate Moves Closer to Approving New Homeland Security Chief

March 23, 2026

The U. S. Senate just took a big step toward confirming a new leader for the Department of Homeland Security. On Sunday, lawmakers voted 54 to 37 to end debate on the appointment, which means a final decision could happen as early as Monday. If approved, the nominee—Republican Senator Markwayne Mull

politics

The Bible and politics: can they ever really mix?

March 23, 2026

Americans often argue about where faith fits into public life, but the Constitution is clear: no official religion can be forced on anyone. Thomas Jefferson wrote laws to protect this idea back in the 1700s. Yet today, some candidates blend their religious beliefs into campaign messages, claiming th

entertainment

Celebrity Flag Football Showdown Draws Pop Icons

March 22, 2026

The Fanatics Flag Football Classic turned a small field into a celebrity hotspot, with no tackles and plenty of star power. The afternoon was dominated by NFL legends and former pros, but the real buzz came from the crowd that looked like a red‑carpet event. Justin Bieber and his wife Hailey w

politics

Education Department Faces Big Fight Over Its Future

March 22, 2026

A year ago, a former president signed an order that told the Education Secretary to start shutting down the department and hand its powers back to states. The goal was to make education more local, a plan that many conservatives have pushed for long time. The secretary said her main job was to “p

politics

Senate Rejects Ban on Trans Athletes, Keeps Voting Bill in Flux

March 22, 2026

The Senate convened over the weekend to debate a wide-ranging voting bill that would tighten voter registration rules and mandate photo IDs at polling places. In a separate motion, the body also voted against an amendment that would bar transgender athletes from women's sports. The vote, 49‑41, kept

politics

Friendship Across the Party Line: A Debate That Matters

March 22, 2026

David Axelrod, a former Obama adviser, and Scott Jennings, who has worked for President Bush, met on March 17 at Arizona State University to discuss big national issues. They were joined by former Senator Jeff Flake, now a university director. The event was part of ASU’s Dialogues for Democracy seri

finance

Hidden Value: Stocks from Fertilizer to Sports That Investors Are Overlooking

March 21, 2026

CF Industries has become a hot topic after a shipping jam in the Strait of Hormuz pushed liquid fertilizer prices up. An analyst explained that the company is a “cash‑flow machine” because it sells fertilizer on a global market while buying U. S. natural gas cheaply, giving it a big profit edge worl

sports

Ernest Hausmann Comes Home, Confesses His Struggle

March 21, 2026

Ernest Hausmann has returned to Michigan’s football campus for a pro day, but this time he is not just showing off his athletic skills. He has taken the chance to explain why he vanished from practice and missed the last three games of the season. The story begins in November, when the senior lin

politics

Trump Family Turns to Prediction Markets for New Bets

March 21, 2026

After losing his casino business, the Trump family has shifted focus to prediction markets, where people bet on a wide range of events. Donald Trump’s early push for sports betting in New Jersey was rejected by lawmakers, but today his son, Donald Trump Jr. , advises two major prediction‑market firm

education

Simple Rules for Home Schooling in Connecticut

March 21, 2026

In a recent vote, Connecticut lawmakers approved a new bill that would set basic rules for families who choose to teach their children at home. The measure, which many parents opposed, passed with a mix of Democrats and Republicans in the Education Committee. The bill was created after concerns g