8th Graders’ US History Scores at All-Time Low

About 40% of eighth graders scored below the basic level in U.S. history last year, compared to 34% in 2018, the lowest scores ever recorded in the National Assessment of Educational Progress, Axios reported on Wednesday.

Ex-FBI Agent Arrested; Urged Killing Police on 1/6

Federal prosecutors in Washington have arrested a former FBI agent, accusing him of illegally entering the U.S. Capitol during the events of Jan. 6, 2021, and encouraging protesters to kill police officers.

Dems, GOP Slam WH Plan to Send Troops to Border

Republican and Democratic lawmakers alike are ripping President Joe Biden’s plan to send 1,500 U.S. troops to the U.S.-Mexico border ahead of an expected migrant surge following the end of coronavirus pandemic-era restrictions.