January 8 Catholic conference shatters attendance records as 26,000 young people flock to faith event Catholic conference SEEK 2026 breaks attendance records with over 26,000 young people across three cities, marking 24% growth and church vitality.
January 7 Tennessee professor fired over Charlie Kirk post reinstated, reportedly receives large financial settlement Tennessee professor Darren Michael has been reinstated and reportedly received a $500,000 settlement from Austin Peay after being fired over his Charlie Kirk social media post.
January 7 Maryland recommends $100K payments to descendants of lynching victims after study The Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission completed a 630-page report documenting state complicity in post-Civil War lynchings, recommending $100K reparations.
January 7 Trump admin cuts red tape as Iowa joins effort to return education to states Education Secretary Linda McMahon approved Iowa's federal education waiver, allowing the state to redirect nearly $8 million from compliance costs to classrooms.
January 7 Conan O'Brien says 'F Trump' comics have been co-opted by anger, 'just screaming' Comedian Conan O'Brien criticized people who focused more on attacking President Donald Trump than pushing comedy in an interview for the Oxford Union.
January 7 Riley Gaines says new podcast was part of God’s plan: ‘He prepares those who he calls’ Riley Gaines is grateful to find herself in a position to host a 91±¬ÁÏ podcast as the platform continues to emerge as an effective way to reach the younger generation.
January 7 He fled the ‘Hunger Games’ of Cuba only to watch free Americans cheer communism Cuban influencers Yoel and Mari Diaz celebrate reported Maduro capture, sharing hope for Venezuelan people and those who've lived under socialist regimes.
January 6 Trump-friendly comedians warn GOP will lose midterms if president keeps failing promises of MAGA agenda Podcasters Dave Smith and Theo Von argue President Donald Trump has failed to enact 'America first' agenda, citing Iran bombing and Epstein files handling.
January 6 Chicago Catholic university offers courses on running cannabis dispensaries DePaul University in Chicago offers cannabis dispensary management courses as marijuana businesses boom, with dispensaries growing across the country.
January 6 ‘Not even in my most optimistic fantasies’: Venezuelan refugee who fled persecution praises Maduro's capture Political refugee who fled Venezuela shares emotional reaction to Nicolás Maduro's capture, calling it victory for freedom and American security.