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2 weeks ago | heartlandernews.com | Kevin Stocklin

(The Daily Signal) – As gunmakers flee an increasingly inhospitable environment in blue states, Tennessee lawmakers took action this month to protect the state’s firearms industry from a proliferation of “weaponized” lawsuits. On April 15, the Tennessee General Assembly passed House Bill 873 / Senate Bill 1360, which shields manufacturers and sellers of guns, ammunition, and other weapons from lawsuits over the criminal misuse of their products by a third party.

2 weeks ago | heartlandernews.com | Katelynn Richardson

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Department of Justice (DOJ) has cut hundreds of grants for programs it believes do not advance the agency’s mission, including awards focusing on “racial equity” and “toxic” masculinity. As part of its effort to slash funding out-of-step with the Trump administration’s agenda, Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cut over 360 grants, according to an agency official.

2 weeks ago | heartlandernews.com | Tom Joyce

(The Lion) — The Minneapolis City Council is pushing an amendment that would add height, weight, housing status and criminal records to the list of categories protected under city civil rights law. The council’s Public Health and Safety Committee voted 5-0 to advance the proposal earlier this month. The full council is expected to approve the measure on May 1, according to Alpha News, since the proposal only needs seven of the 13 councilors to support its passage.

3 weeks ago | heartlandernews.com | Harold Hutchison

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – President Donald Trump and Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent said on Thursday that negotiations over a potential trade agreement with South Korea are making progress. Trump announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs via an April 9 post on Truth Social that also announced substantial increases on tariffs on Chinese exports to the United States, a week after he initially unveiled the duties on imports.

3 weeks ago | heartlandernews.com | Tom Joyce

(The Lion) — A Florida school district is cutting ties with unfair Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The Palm Beach County School Board, representing one of the nation’s largest school districts, voted to eliminate all DEI programs and practices in the district this week. The southeastern Florida district serves over 189,000 students. Previously, the district used DEI in teacher hiring and contracting with businesses, WPBF reports.