Schools & Kids
07/18/2026 · Cape Girardeau County
Private school funding expands to nearly half of U.S. states
Texas joined a growing number of states offering public money for private education this fall. Nearly half of all American students now live in states with some form of school choice program.
Trump's Approval Rating Sits at 39.8% in Week 73 of Second Term
President Trump's approval rating stands at 39.8% during the 73rd week of his second term. A notable divide has emerged among his electoral coalition, with more than half of white voters without college degrees expressing unhappiness with his economic approach.
07/18/2026
Supreme Court asked to block Texas app law requiring age verification
A student advocacy group and tech industry association asked the Supreme Court on Monday to restore a federal judge's order blocking Texas from enforcing a law that requires age verification and parental consent for minors to access apps. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals suspended the lower court's injunction in June.
07/18/2026
Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Decision Reviewed
A University of Virginia law professor offered insights into the U.S. Supreme Court's birthright citizenship decision. The discussion centered on the ruling's framework.
07/18/2026