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.

Public Education
Watch: Maine district aligns with Trump on trans issue against state Human Rights Commission

A rural Maine school district is aligning with federal policy on gender, despite a lawsuit from the state Human Rights Commission. The Jay school district, RSU 73, voted Thursday to… Read More

December 9, 2025
Culture
Watch: Texas troopers find 23 illegal immigrants in truck cab during highway stop

Texas state troopers found 23 illegal aliens hiding in a tractor trailer cab during a traffic stop Friday near the Mexican border. The driver, John David Amaya, 24, was charged… Read More

December 9, 2025
Culture
Watch: Trump quotes Bible, speaks of Jesus’ birth at National Christmas Tree Lighting

President Donald Trump quoted John’s Gospel and shared about God’s design for children at the National Christmas Tree Lighting in Washington, D.C., Thursday. “Tonight, this beautiful evergreen tree glows bright… Read More

December 8, 2025
Government
Watch: Bessent says Trump ‘never stops working’

Despite critics raising concerns about President Donald Trump’s health, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Trump’s stamina is “incredible.” “In this term, recently, I have talked to him at every hour… Read More

December 5, 2025
Culture
Watch: Gas prices fall below $3 per gallon for first time since May of 2021; Trump wants $2  

Gas prices dropped below $3 per gallon for the first time since May of 2021, but President Donald Trump said Tuesday he’d “love to” see $2… Read More

December 4, 2025