Maggie Little

Maggie Little is a Lion writer based in Washington, D.C. Her reporting has also appeared in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Sun, the Federalist, RealClearPolitics and The Daily Signal.

Public Education
Turning Point interest skyrockets after Charlie Kirk assassination, with group eyeing chapters on every campus in America 

Turning Point USA has received a “massive surge” in inquiries to begin new chapters following the assassination and memorial service for its founder, Charlie Kirk.  Before Kirk’s service on Sunday,… Read More

September 25, 2025
Public Education
‘We need to act’: Dismal children’s reading, math scores prompt congressional concern

Federal lawmakers are grappling with how to address a crisis in K-12 education, following the release of test scores that revealed alarming numbers of graduating students unable to read and… Read More

September 19, 2025
Government
Trump seeks funding boost for executive, judicial branch security after Charlie Kirk assassination

The Trump administration is asking Congress to approve nearly $60 million in funding to boost security for the executive and judicial branches following the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The push for… Read More

September 16, 2025
Government
Johnson Amendment was a ‘sword’ used to silence religious leaders, says faith leader praising Trump administration’s pushback

A “sword” hanging over religious leaders and pastors is how Faith and Freedom Coalition founder Ralph Reed described a 1954 tax code provision known as the Johnson Amendment. The amendment,… Read More

September 10, 2025
Government
‘America was founded on faith’: Trump says Ed Dept to issue new guidance protecting prayer in public schools

The Department of Education will soon issue new guidance protecting the right to prayer in public schools, President Donald Trump announced Monday during remarks on religious liberty in education at… Read More

September 8, 2025