Buc-ee’s reveals its expansion rule — and blue states may not like it IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 26
Buc-ee’s CEO says ‘conservative’ states will get stores — and there are three requirements any location must meet Texas-based Buc-ee’s now operates in at least a dozen states, which are primarily Republican-leaning or conservative The Independent UK · Aug 25
White House legislative liaison’s exit comes ahead of tricky pre-midterms session James Braid, President Donald Trump’s point man on Capitol Hill, will soon leave that post ahead of a packed September congressional session and just over two months before voters will decide which party controls the House and Senate. A White House official on Thursday confirmed the legislative affairs director’s exit… Roll Call · Aug 20
Will Trump’s next press secretary be a better liar than the first five? As Karoline Leavitt plans to step down, it’s apparent how the president above all values a readiness to twist the truth The Guardian - US · Aug 13
Arkansas Just Banned Food Stamps for Candy and Soda: What the Evidence Says About Whether It Improves Health Arkansas banned SNAP purchases of candy and soda on July 1, 2026. Here's what the public health evidence actually shows about whether these restrictions improve health. Medical Daily · Jul 7
Arkansas defies court ruling with new SNAP ban on candy and soda starting this week Arkansas is moving forward with a ban on allowing government food aid to be used for candy and soda The Independent UK · Jun 29
Instead of celebrating Pride this June, these states are celebrating ‘Fidelity Month’ The designation drew outrage in Utah, where activists said it was a ‘slap in the face’ for the LGBTQ+ community The Independent UK · Jun 4
Boycotting the Correspondents' Dinner Donald Trump is set to attend, but no dinner speech can redeem his abusive treatment of reporters Salon · Apr 24
From roasts to controversial moments: White House Correspondents’ Dinner through the years From the downright hilarious to the awkwardly tense, the unique event always creates headlines - for good and bad reasons The Independent UK · Apr 24
MAGA governor and former Trump press secretary booted out of Arkansas restaurant, employees say she’s ‘evil’ Oh no! The consequences of my horrible actions! We Got This Covered · Mar 20
Sarah Huckabee Sanders asked to leave Arkansas restaurant after owner details tough spot her surprise visit put them in Restaurant owners said they chose to support employees and customers who were uncomfortable by the governor’s presence and asked her to leave The Independent UK · Mar 19
'We've Lost Our Focus': Arkansas TPUSA Chapter Disaffiliates from National Group After TPUSA Its 'Lost Sight' The University of Arkansas' TPUSA chapter disaffiliates from the national organization, citing a shift in values towards viral moments over conservative activism. International Business Times UK · Mar 18
“Doesn’t Have A Genuine Bone In Her Body”: Erika Kirk’s Latest Video Sparks Massive Backlash "Another display of very bad acting. CRINGY!!" Bored Panda · Mar 13
Unqualified Erika Kirk Now Has a Job in the Government. All Because She’s a Widow? What makes her qualified? The Mary Sue · Mar 11
The Guardian - US · Mar 4 White House pushes back against mounting questions over any US involvement in Iran school strike – as it happened This live blog is now closed.
The Guardian - US · Jan 28 ‘I was violated and put in extreme danger’: women denied abortions sue over Arkansas ban Suit filed by Amplify Legal says laws violate constitutional right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
The Independent UK · Jan 19 I’m a White House reporter. Here’s the side of the Trump administration you don’t see on TV ANALYSIS: The Independent’s White House reporter Andrew Feinberg looks back on a year of overhaul in the White House press briefing room — and how Trump II flipped the script in handling the media
The Independent UK · Jan 10 The great cellphone purge in schools — something both sides of the aisle can agree on IN FOCUS: Educators and state legislators across the nation are pushing to banish smartphones from the classroom as evidence mounts that compulsive tech use is harming young people, reports Io Dodds
The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025 White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt now has her own Secret Service detail: report Trump’s then-White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders was also given a Secret Service detail during the president’s first term
We Got This Covered · Aug 5, 2025 ‘Obviously unconstitutional law’: A judge just clowned Sarah Huckabee Sanders over her Ten Commandments bill Thou shalt not pass — or make a fool of yourself trying.
The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025 Death row inmates challenge new Arkansas law allowing executions by nitrogen gas Several Arkansas death row inmates have sued the state to block a new law allowing executions by nitrogen gas
International Business Times UK · Aug 1, 2025 Devil's Den Murder Suspect Andrew McGann Was Getting a Haircut When Arrested — Stylist Offered Cut Hair for DNA Evidence Andrew McGann, 28, arrested 30 Jul 2025 for Devil's Den murders of Clinton and Cristen Brink. Hairdresser offered DNA from haircut, matching crime scene.
The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025 Teacher hired in Arkansas charged in Devil's Den park killing of couple that was hiking with kids Officials say a 28-year-old Arkansas man has been arrested in the killings of a married couple in front of their children at Devil’s Den State Park over the weekend
The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025 Federal judge blocks Arkansas law barring pharmacy benefit managers from owning pharmacies in state A federal judge has temporarily blocked an Arkansas law that would have banned pharmacy benefit managers from owning pharmacies in the state
The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025 Federal court says Arkansas can enforce ban on critical race theory in classrooms A federal appeals court has ruled that Arkansas can enforce its ban on critical race theory in classrooms