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Teachers union distorts record on education spending

“MEA Labor Economist Tanner Delpier tells stories with data,” begins a December article on the Michigan Education Association’s website that mixes bits of truth with widely inaccurate claims.

Gov. Rick Synder, who was in office from 2011 through 2018, “presided over a steep, years-long decline in the state education budget, which hit bottom under his leadership in 2013,” writes MEA Voice editor Brenda Ortega.

Snyder’s first budget (the 2011-12 fiscal year) spent $11.09 billion of state revenues on schools, which was up from $10.80 billion in the 2010-11 budget, the last one under Gov. Jennifer Granholm. These numbers come from the Senate Fiscal Agency, which records state funds as either “state restricted” or “general fund.”

State funding increased to $11.21 billion under Snyder’s second budget. Each budget after that saw more state funds going to schools. Click here to read more.

 

The government regulated rideshare drivers and entrepreneurs, violating principles of federalism

In recent months, state and national governments have acted beyond their constitutional authority by imposing restrictive regulations on rideshare drivers and entrepreneurs. Despite clear constitutional boundaries, governments have unconstitutionally denied out-of-state drivers the ability to drive for rideshare services and required business owners to disclose private financial information to the government.

When the Founders contemplated concentrations of power, they created a system in which certain powers are divided between the state and national governments. But in these cases, the State of California and Congress acted beyond their constitutional authority, hurting hard-working Americans, entrepreneurs, and property buyers alike.

Our constitutional structure enumerates specific powers to the national government, while reserving the remaining powers to the states and the people, thereby protecting liberty. But our government has strayed from its commitment to these original principles. Click here to read more.

 

To Combat Academic Fraud, Scholars Confront Hallowed Tradition

The driving ethos of academia, “publish or perish,” is fighting for its life.

The requirement that scholars constantly publish or face academic ruin has been considered the primary engine of scientific discovery for decades. But a growing movement of universities and researchers is trying to banish the practice to the archives, saying it has perverted the pursuit of knowledge and eroded the public’s trust in science.

Reformers at top universities in Europe and the U.S., including Cambridge, Sorbonne, and UC Berkeley, say this traditional system of advancement has led to an explosion in the growth of low quality research, with little meaningful impact on academic fields or society. It has also sparked the spread of fraudulent research, as “paper mills” churn out fake articles for sale to academics seeking to pad their CVs. Click here to read more.

 

Bakery owner facing death threats over anti-ICE cookies refuses to back down

EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass.  - A Massachusetts bakery owner says she’s facing death threats and online harassment over cookies she made to express her frustrations with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, but she’s refusing to back down.

Niki Moran, the owner of The Sweet Boutique in East Longmeadow, says strangers promised to burn down her bakery, threatened to assault her employees and wished death on her children all because of cookies.

“We’ve gotten a lot of death threats, hoping me and all my female employees get raped and my male employees get robbed, that they’re going to lock me in the building and burn the place down with me inside. It’s just been a lot,” Moran said.

She says she never expected this when she decorated a batch of cookies that read F--- ICE. Click here to read more.

 

New viral video alleges millions in fake medical transport claims in Minnesota

WASHINGTON (TNND) — A new video by viral conservative YouTuber Nick Shirley is renewing scrutiny of what investigators describe as one of the largest alleged social services fraud schemes in Minnesota history — with estimates reaching as high as $9 billion in stolen taxpayer funds.

Shirley first drew national attention last month after publishing footage highlighting alleged fraud within Minnesota’s day-care system, including facilities accused of billing the state for children who did not exist. His latest investigation, released Wednesday, shifts focus to another area of concern: non-emergency medical transportation services.

In the video, Shirley alleges transportation companies billed the state millions of dollars for rides that never occurred. He documents visits to addresses listed on state paperwork for several transportation providers, finding locations that appeared to have no connection to medical transport services — including liquor stores, money transfer businesses and private residences. Click here to read more.

 

 

Michigan property owner gets texted $11.2 million land sale offer for data center development

A Michigan property owner was allegedly offered $11.2 million for their land to be used in data center development, according to a social media post by Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Leonard.

Leonard posted a screenshot of a text on X that he says was sent to his unnamed friend, who’s the property owner. The offer amounted to $70,000 an acre.

“This isn’t a joke! A friend of mine was offered $70,000 an acre for her farm by a data center company. $11.2 million! This is what big tech is doing in Michigan,” he said in the post.

According to the screenshot, the individual who made the offer said they were “interested in purchasing some of your land in MI” and could “get aggressive on price.”

The property owner then said “it’s not for sale.” Click here to read more.

 

ICE Officer Who Fatally Shot Woman In Minneapolis Suffered Internal Bleeding

CBS News reported that “two U.S. officials” told the outlet that the ICE officer, Jonathan Ross, “suffered internal bleeding to the torso.”

“The ICE agent who fatally shot Renee Good on Jan. 7 in Minneapolis, Jonathan Ross, suffered internal bleeding to the torso following the incident, according to two U.S. officials briefed on his medical condition,” CBS News wrote in a post on X.

Breitbart News’s AWR Hawkins reported on January 7 that at the time of shooting, “a group of people began trying to block ICE agents” who were conducting immigration operations, and that a woman — identified as Renee Good, allegedly “weaponized her vehicle” to attack ICE officials. Click here to read more.

 

A Father’s Quest for Justice Finds Resolution After 13 Years

Craig Stingley had no legal training, no big-name lawyer or civil rights advocate by his side. Yet for 13 years, he refused to accept that the judicial system would hold no one responsible for the killing of his 16-year-old son, Corey.

The quest for justice dominated his life.

He gathered police reports, witness statements and other evidence in the Dec. 14, 2012, fatal incident inside a Milwaukee-area convenience store. The youth had tried to shoplift $12 worth of flavored malt beverages at the shop before abandoning the items and turning to leave. That’s when three men wrestled him to the ground to hold him for the police.

The medical examiner determined that he died of a brain injury from asphyxiation after a “violent struggle with multiple individuals.” The manner of death: homicide. Click here to read more.

 

Pro-Trans Lawyers’ 11th-Hour Supreme Court Arguments Reveal Desperation, ADF Lawyer Says

Assaults against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers are up 1,300%, vehicular attacks are up 3,200% and death threats are up 8,000%, the Department of Homeland Security said after a U.S. citizen was shot and killed during an alleged vehicular attack in Minneapolis this week.

Federal authorities argue the shooting was justified and in self-defense. Local and state officials say otherwise.

One day after the Minneapolis shooting, two Venezuelan nationals were shot by a Border Patrol agent after they attempted to run him over with their vehicle in Portland, Ore., the Department of Homeland Security said. DHS also describes the shooting as self-defense and justified.

The two Venezuelans and alleged Tren de Aragua members “weaponized their vehicle against Border Patrol in Portland. Click here to read more.

 

Voter Integrity Win: Supreme Court Affirms Standing To Challenge Extended Ballot Counting

In a 7-2 decision that had resounding import for election integrity, the Supreme Court reversed the lower court ruling that Congressman Michael Bost and two other candidates lacked standing to challenge the Illinois law that allows election officials to count mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day if they are received within 14 days thereafter.

Bost and the two other plaintiffs argued that the process of an “extended” counting period violates federal statutes (2 U.S.C. §7 and 3 U.S.C. §1), which establish a single “Election Day” as the Tuesday after the first Monday in November. The District Court and the Seventh Circuit dismissed the case, concluding that the petitioners lacked standing under Article III because they could not prove the rule would cause them to lose or significantly harm their campaigns.

But the Supreme Court held that a candidate for office has standing to challenge the rules governing their own election based on their unique status and interest in the process. Click here to read more.

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Government-forced EV transition costs GM $7.1 BILLION

The government forced transition to electric vehicles is costing General Motors billions.

Following EV sales that dropped off by 43% in the fourth quarter of 2025, GM announced in a filing with the Securities ad Exchange Commission on Thursday it’s bet on EVs will result in a $7.1 billion hit in 2026, The Associated Press reported.

“With the termination of certain consumer tax incentives and the reduction in the stringency of emissions regulations, industry-wide consumer demand for EVs in North America began to slow in 2025,” the company said in the filing cited by The financial Times. “As a result, GM proactively reduced EV capacity.”

About $6 billion in losses includes $1.8 billion in non-cash impairments and charges and another $4.2 billion in supplier settlements, cancelation fees, and other charges. The other $1.1 billion stems from a service charge to restructure its business in China, according to the Times. Click here to read.

 

Florida breaks record for highest graduation rate in state history, education leaders praise strong leadership

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.- Florida’s high school graduation rate hit a record 92.2% for the 2024-25 school year, a milestone education leaders say reflects the state’s strong focus on student success under Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Speaking during his State of the State address Tuesday, DeSantis framed the achievement as proof that high expectations, accountability, and support for schools can deliver real results for students.

“Florida’s historic graduation rate reflects the power of Governor DeSantis’ leadership, clear expectations, and unwavering commitment to student success,” said Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas. “These results show what can happen when we hold schools to high standards and prepare every student for life after graduation.” Click here to read more.

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Bill Clinton Under Contempt of Congress After Ignoring Bipartisan Subpoena

Former President Bill Clinton did not appear today for his scheduled deposition before the House Oversight Committee. Hillary Clinton is scheduled to appear tomorrow, though it remains to be seen whether she will comply.Former President Bill Clinton did not appear today for his scheduled deposition before the House Oversight Committee. Hillary Clinton is scheduled to appear tomorrow, though it remains to be seen whether she will comply.

At 10:07 a.m. today, House Oversight Committee counsel initiated the deposition of former President William J. Clinton, noting for the record that he was not present. Exhibit materials included prior communications from Clinton’s attorney, David Kendall, acknowledging receipt of the original subpoena in August and a follow-up letter from Chairman Comer on December 15, 2025, warning that failure to appear could trigger contempt of Congress proceedings. As of 10:10 a.m., Clinton’s seat remained empty. Click here to read more.

 

Assaults against ICE up 1300%, vehicular attacks up 3200%, death threats up 8000%

Assaults against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers are up 1,300%, vehicular attacks are up 3,200% and death threats are up 8,000%, the Department of Homeland Security said after a U.S. citizen was shot and killed during an alleged vehicular attack in Minneapolis this week.

Federal authorities argue the shooting was justified and in self-defense. Local and state officials say otherwise.

One day after the Minneapolis shooting, two Venezuelan nationals were shot by a Border Patrol agent after they attempted to run him over with their vehicle in Portland, Ore., the Department of Homeland Security said. DHS also describes the shooting as self-defense and justified.

The two Venezuelans and alleged Tren de Aragua members “weaponized their vehicle against Border Patrol in Portland. Click here to read more.

 

Undercover video prompts suspension of Secret Service agent

WASHINGTON - The Secret Service has placed an agent, who served on Vice President JD Vance’s protective detail, on administrative leave and suspended his clearance after he was captured in an undercover video talking about sensitive parts of his job.

In the video, he is seen and heard talking to a woman he had met for a date, discussing serving in the VP’s security detail, including the movement of Vance to and from his Naval Observatory home, and showing his badge after she asked.

“The U.S. Secret Service has no tolerance for any behavior that could potentially compromise the safety, privacy or trust of our protectees. This incident is under investigation, and the employee involved has been placed on administrative leave with his clearance suspended and access to agency facilities and systems revoked,” Deputy Secret Service Director Matthew Quinn said in a statement to NewsNation. Click here to read more.