News + Analysis

op-ed

December 19, 2025

Abre’ Conner: Trump’s Energy Policies Have Failed Black America

President Donald Trump promised to improve the economic standing of Black Americans, but so far, that hasn't materialized.

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national news & analysis

December 17, 2025

Student loan debt becomes another casualty of the Trump affordability squeeze

COURIER congressional correspondent Michael Jones reports that for millions of borrowers, the demise of SAVE will mean higher payments, fewer protections, and renewed uncertainty in an already tight economy.

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op-ed

December 17, 2025

Defend the Press: Brendan Carr Has Gone Too Far with Attacks on Media

This is bigger than politics.

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national news & analysis

December 16, 2025

Leaked Epstein Files talking points instruct Republicans how to point blame away from Trump

Trump loyalists have been instructed to relentlessly accuse Democrats and ‘legacy media’ of fabricating a hoax, and encourage voters not to trust any information in the Epstein Files that damage the president.

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local

December 10, 2025 Arizona

Explained: Why AZ doctors are fighting these abortion rules in court right now

You may remember that last November, Arizona voters approved Prop 139 to protect abortion rights in the state constitution. But a year later, several old restrictions are still on the books—and doctors say they’re making it unnecessarily difficult for patients to get care.

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national news & analysis

December 9, 2025

Inside the AI power play that nearly slipped into the NDAA

COURIER congressional correspondent Michael Jones reports that a failed push to add federal AI-preemption language to the NDAA exposed deep divisions over who should control AI regulation.

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local

December 9, 2025 Texas

Greg Abbott vows to put Turning Point USA chapters in all Texas schools

Although they did not reveal specific plans that would require schools to start the clubs, Abbott said that he expects “meaningful disciplinary action” to take place against “any stoppage of TPUSA in the great state of Texas.”

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op-ed

December 5, 2025

Tiffany Muller: Trump’s Gilded Swamp

The story of Donald Trump's private White House ballroom is one of power, profit, pay-to-play politics, and a presidency for sale.

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local

December 5, 2025 Virginia

Virginians share concerns about data centers at Ashburn town hall

Elected officials and residents in Loudoun County are becoming increasingly vocal about their opposition to data centers, expressing concerns about their potential health impacts.

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local

December 4, 2025 Michigan

Why Michigan’s loudest hearing on the Saline Township data center might still end in silence

Despite overwhelming opposition, a data center in Saline Township could still get fast-tracked with no sworn testimony, no fact-finding, and no real public accountability.

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local

November 25, 2025 New Hampshire

Goodlander gets bomb, death threats amid NH GOP smear campaign

New Hampshire Rep. Maggie Goodlander fielded threats of bombing and death as President Donald Trump calls her and fellow lawmakers “traitors”

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national news & analysis

November 24, 2025

Democrats rally to restore SNAP as families brace for a lean Thanksgiving

COURIER congressional correspondent Michael Jones examines how Democrats are trying to restore SNAP Benefits for families before a lean Thanksgiving

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