Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar took their ceremonial swearing in oath on copies of the Muslim Holy book, the Koran, Thursday, January 3, 2019.
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Nancy Pelosi Regains Speakership As Democrats Regain House Majority
Pelosi’s election ends the one-party control of the Republicans over the last two years. Pelosi outlined the Democratic vision for Congress and the country
Poacher Sentenced to Watch ‘Bambi’ During his Time in Jail
On December 13th a Missouri man has been sentenced to a year in jail for involvement in an illegal deer poaching ring.
Affordable Care Act Ruled Unconstitutional by Federal Texas Judge
The Affordable Care Act, passed in 2010, has been ruled unconstitutional by a Texas judge. Due to a recent change in federal tax law, U.S. District Judge…
Republic City- MO Pays $1.2 Million to Settle Police Shooting Lawsuit
Republic Missouri has finally reached a settlement of $1.2 million with the family of a man who was shot and killed by a police officer in 2016.
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke Stepping Down Amid Investigation
Secretary of the Interior, Ryan Zinke, has recently notified the White House that he intends to step down.
Nebraska Principal of Elementary School Plays Grinch, Bans Christmas
Every year, about this time, there is a new story of someone who just can’t abide the American tradition and holiday called Christmas. Never mind, it’s been practiced for over 200 years.
$867 Billion Farm Bill Passed by a Landslide Through Congress
On December 11th the United States Senate voted on and passed a new 867 billion dollar farm bill.
President Trumps ex-Lawyer Michael Cohen Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison
Michael Cohen was recently sentenced to 36 months in prison by US District Judge William H. Pauley III.
New Jersey Passes Magazine Confiscation Law
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed six new gun bills into laws this past June. One of those laws put a new restriction on magazines.
Missouri Medicaid – Gov. Parson Talks Expansion And Fraud
This past week Missouri Governor Mike Parson spent the past week working to improve Missouri’s healthcare programs.
KC Missouri- Project Safe Neighborhoods Conference Ends
On December 7th President Trump was in Kansas City Missouri on Friday to speak at the national “Project Safe Neighborhoods” conference.