POLITICAL

Jan 18 2026OPINION

What's Happening to Men and Masculinity?

The conversation about men and masculinity is getting complicated. Some people think feminism is taking over this talk. But what's really going on? Two men, Josh Hawley and Adam Lane Smith, have different views. Hawley wrote a book about being a man, especially a Christian man. Smith helps people b

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Jan 18 2026POLITICS

New Jersey's New Governor Sparks Confusion with Resignation Requests

New Jersey is in a bit of a stir. The state's incoming governor, Sherrill, has asked long-time government workers to hand in their resignation letters. This isn't typical. Usually, only top officials get this request when a new governor comes in. But this time, it's different. People who have worked

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Jan 18 2026POLITICS

Funding Fight: Schumer Pushes Back Against Cuts

Chuck Schumer, the top Democrat in the Senate, is making a strong case to undo recent budget cuts and even boost funding for key programs. He shared his plans at a recent event hosted by the Center for American Progress. Schumer's focus is on reversing the cuts made by the Department of Government

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Jan 18 2026POLITICS

Government Cuts Billions in Wasteful Contracts

In a surprising move, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) revealed that federal agencies have canceled or reduced 42 contracts worth $1. 5 billion over just five days. This action saved taxpayers $269 million. One of the contracts was for $1. 2 million to hire a full-time director for gen

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Jan 18 2026POLITICS

Trump's Risky Move: Using the Insurrection Act

Donald Trump has been talking about using the Insurrection Act. This is a law from 1807. It lets the president send in the military to stop riots or rebellion. But experts say there is no real rebellion happening. Instead, there are small protests against Trump's immigration policies. Michael Wolff

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Jan 18 2026POLITICS

A Quick Trial Ends in a Not Guilty Verdict

In a swift trial, a man was found not guilty of aiming a laser at a presidential helicopter. The jury took just 35 minutes to decide. This case involved Jacob Winkler, who was accused of pointing a red laser at Marine One, the helicopter carrying Donald Trump. The charge was serious, a felony that c

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Jan 18 2026POLITICS

Clashing Views in Minneapolis: A City on Edge

Minneapolis has been a hotspot of tension lately. Two groups recently faced off in the city's downtown area. One was led by a conservative figure named Jake Lang. He had planned to burn a Quran and march through a neighborhood with a large Somali community. The other group, organized by The People’s

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Jan 18 2026POLITICS

Virginia Makes History with Its First Woman Governor

Virginia has taken a big step forward. For the first time ever, a woman is now governor. Abigail Spanberger, a Democrat, took the oath of office. This is a huge deal because Virginia has been led by men for centuries. Spanberger won against Republican Winsome Earle-Sears. She is now the 75th govern

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Jan 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

European Film Awards 2026: A Night of Celebration and Activism

The European Film Awards (EFA) made a change this year, moving from December to January to better fit into the global awards season. While the winners won't affect the Oscars directly, they might still influence voters when they pick their favorites in March. Several films that won at the EFAs are

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Jan 18 2026POLITICS

Topeka Politicians' Money Moves: A 2025 Look

Topeka's politicians have been busy with their campaign funds in 2025. With elections coming up in 2026, it's important to see how much money they have. All 12 lawmakers from Topeka and Shawnee County have filed their campaign finance reports. These reports show how much they raised and spent in the

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