News they don't want you to see
Thursday April 16, 2026
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60% of Americans Agree Taxes Are Too High. Here Are 4 Other Reasons To Hate the Tax System.
Happy Tax Day, if such a thing can exist. Today marks the last day that most Americans can file their taxes with Uncle Sam or else face financial consequences.
For most people, tax filing is stressful and messy. And even though average refunds are expected to significantly jump thanks to the GOP’s sprawling tax bill from last year, nearly 60 percent of Americans say taxes are still too high, according to a new Gallup poll.
But the burden of paying taxes is more than monetary. Here are four other reasons to loathe tax season.Happy Tax Day, if such a thing can exist. Today marks the last day that most Americans can file their taxes with Uncle Sam or else face financial consequences. Click here to read more.
Michigan Should Follow Mississippi’s Lead on Reading
MIDLAND, Mich. — Nearly two-thirds of Michigan students cannot read proficiently, and the state now ranks in the bottom 10 nationally for literacy. A new Mackinac Center report shows how Mississippi reversed a similar crisis — and how Michigan lawmakers can do the same.
The report, “Mississippi Learning: Lessons on Literacy Laws for Michigan Lawmakers,” details how the Magnolia State climbed from 49th in fourth grade reading in 2013 to ninth in 2024. Mississippi lawmakers established a strong literacy law, and school officials faithfully implemented it. The law required early screening, evidence-based instruction and third grade retention policies tied to reading proficiency.
“Mississippi’s success wasn’t a miracle — it was the result of clear expectations, early intervention and accountability,” said Molly Macek, director of education policy at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy and author of the study. “If Michigan wants better results, it must follow through with implementation and ensure all students can read before they leave third grade.” Click here to read more.
‘Look These Mothers in the Eyes’: Families of Victims Killed by Illegal Aliens to Testify Before Congress
Two mothers who lost their sons and another whose daughter remains permanently injured will testify before Congress on Thursday about how these tragedies—each involving illegal aliens—could have been prevented through stricter enforcement of immigration law.
This forum could be uncomfortable for House Democrats who oppose enforcing immigration laws, said Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight, which is holding the hearing.
“People keep arguing the legal loopholes and technicalities. I want members of this committee who don’t believe in enforcement to look these mothers in the eyes,” Van Drew told The Daily Signal. “We are not going to have lawyers, not analysts, but real people.” Click here to read more.
Kid Rock, Jason Aldean headlining Michigan ‘Rock the Country’ stop as fest hits small towns
TAMPA, Fla. — Florida officials on Wednesday announced a new statewide task force aimed at cracking down on fraud in public assistance programs, warning that those who exploit benefits meant for vulnerable residents will be aggressively prosecuted.
Attorney General James Uthmeier joined agency leaders to unveil the Public Assistance Fraud Protection Task Force, which will coordinate investigations across state agencies and take a more proactive approach to identifying fraud.
“We’re going to make some examples,” Uthmeier said. “If you’re out there and you’re thinking about stealing from the government through one of these programs, you better think again.” Click here to read more.
How Pro-Abortion Doctors are Evading Louisiana’s Pro-Life Law
For pro-lifers, few days were more monumental than when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case in 2022. That ruling overturned Roe v. Wade, empowering states to protect women and their babies.
Naturally, there were some states that embraced this. States like Texas and Louisiana, just to name a couple, passed laws protecting unborn life. Other states—like New York and California— continued to sanction #WeCount states, abortion rates have only increased following the overturn of Roe v. Wade—even in states with the strongest pro-life protections. Click here to read more.
I could have told Michigan that 20 years ago, when they implimented Reading First. A stupid program written as a thesis by a friend of George W. Bush that has absolutely now basis in evidence. No child in K-4 should ever have to spend 120 minutes (2hrs for those needing a translation) in class on anything, EVER! My master's degree in in reading/learning disabilitlies. I am a reading specialist. They took away morning recess, which allows kids to burn off energy for 15-20min, in order to make them sit in a reading class with no interruptions for 2 hours. That in itself is insane. Then they implementer Accelerated Reader, a computer program that tested every book the kids took out of the library for enjoyment. So, much for reading is fun. Who wants to be tested on everything. Whoopee, they get a sticker, pencil, fancy eraser, or something equally inane to "motivate" them. The child who struggles with reading gets no help. They fall farther and farther behind. In K-3 classes during reading the teachers set it up so a paraprofessional has a group, the teacher has a group, a group is at their desk with a work sheet, and two other group are on their own working on a reading issue. They threw out phobics long before this. High achievers are bored out of their minds and start acting out. The unsupervised groups all copy each other. You expect good reading from this? In what life?
Let's face it we all know income tax is a racket and those of us who are honest on their income taxes get screwed. Big Beautiful Bill or not. Insurance is a bigger racket. You pay in for years on your house insurance, but when something huge you had no control over goes wrong, they not only throw you under the bus, they lie about how much it cost them so, you cannot change companies for a better rate. For instance, my electrical box was hit with a power surge. It was a slow burning hit and took about a month before I realized there was an issue. My electrical company came out. We discovered the external wires had burned up. I am feeling lucky because this could have been a major fire. I learn, the internal panel needs to be redone, too. The cost is going to be $2700. I have a $2500 deductible because it was the only way to be able to afford the insurance in the first place. I spent the first night in my home. Mind you it was January. It got down to 47 degrees in the house. So, I check into a local hotel for the next two days. Only to find out the electricians will do what they can but my parts won't be in until Monday. I have paid them the first $1000. I go make arrangements to stay for 4 more days at the hotel. I am at the house every day, The electricians finally convince the power company to turn on the power in my barn. I can sit out there and inventory the jewelry I have and set out the new things for sale when I can come home again. 13 days in a hotel, receipts for some of my meals out. I am there for the electrical inspection. The electrical company shows up and turns on the heat on day 12. They tell me to let it warm up overnight and come back tomorrow. No electrician or electrical inspector, so I am guessing things are good. Heat and lights are back on. I head to the hotel. I had already paid the final $1700. Electrical partner shows up the next day to return my key and tells me his 51 year old boss died of a heart attack the day before. I'm shocked. I turn in my claims to the insurance company. They total about $4300. I subratract out the deposit so I know I'm getting about $1800 back. The insurance company claims they paid out $6800 on this. To whom? I got $1835.25. That's not right they canout right lie aboiut payouts and no one calls them on it. It happened when I had a car accident, too. Alllstate threw me under the bus. Claimed they paid $3,00 more than they did. Luckily, in SC if you didn't cause the accident, they don't penalize you for changing companies.