Lion Staff Report

Our reporting covers a wide range of issues facing American families and culture, especially related to the education of children and youth.

World
At least 2 dead, 68 injured in German Christmas market attack

A car drove into a crowd at a busy German Christmas market on Friday, killing at least two and injuring 60 more, authorities said, some seriously. The incident happened around… Read More

December 20, 2024
Government
Dept. of Ed. boasts ‘FAFSA form is working’ after months of frustration for families

The Education Department says it’s “proud” that the FAFSA form is working – following its disastrous years-long rollout that led to mass frustration for families and bipartisan backlash from Congress. Read More

December 13, 2024
Government
FBI Director Wray to resign in January

FBI Director Christopher Wray announced his intention to resign by the end of President Joe Biden’s term on Jan. 20. Wray made the announcement on Wednesday during an FBI town… Read More

December 11, 2024
Courts
‘Not guilty’: Daniel Penny acquitted in NYC subway self-defense case

The former Marine who put an unruly man on a subway train in a headlock was found not guilty on Monday on charges related to the man’s death. “A Manhattan… Read More

December 9, 2024
Public Education
Gov. Kristi Noem vows $4M investment in ESAs, hopes the program will become universal

In what may be her final budget address, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem called for the creation of school choice program, including an initial $4 million investment. “Good education starts… Read More

December 3, 2024