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.

Politics
Watch: Virginia Lt. Gov. takes oath on the Quran, second politician to do so this month

Virginia Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi was sworn in Saturday with her hand on the Quran, becoming the second prominent official to do so this year. Earlier this month, New York… Read More

January 20, 2026
Culture
Watch: Minnesota anti-ICE protesters stage sit-in at Target, demand ‘justice’ for immigrants 

One day after protesters disrupted a St. Paul church service, several dozen people staged a sit-in at a local Target to pressure the retailer to stop allowing federal Immigration and… Read More

January 19, 2026
Christian Schools
Watch: More than 1,000 private schools join Texas’ new school choice program

More than 1,000 private schools have signed up to participate in Texas’ new school choice program one month before applications open to families. Families can begin applying Feb. 4 for… Read More

January 16, 2026
Government
Venezuela’s Machado gives her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump

Nobel laureate MarĂ­a Corina Machado, the opposition leader in Venezuela, presented her Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump on Friday. “I presented the president of the United States the… Read More

January 16, 2026
Culture
Watch: Pro-family, pro-America ad to air during NFL playoffs, college football championship

The Heritage Foundation has released a new ad that will air during NFL playoff games this weekend and the College Football National Championship Monday. The one-minute spot – titled “America. The… Read More

January 16, 2026