No 'clear path forward' for daylight saving time billSenate Majority Leader John Thune says there is "no consensus" on the Sunshine Protection Act despite pressure from President Donald Trump.Springfield News-Leader1d agoWhole story →GovernmentJohn Thunedaylight saving time bill stalled
Missouri senator calls Jack Smith a 'dirtbag' in viral errorSen. Eric Schmitt went viral after calling Jack Smith a "dirtbag" at a hearing in which the Missouri senator apparently mixed up two sports teams.Springfield News-Leader6d agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticeEric Schmittjudiciary committee hearing
Letters to the Editor: Candidates earn kudos and complaintsSpringfield residents share their views on state Rep. Melanie Stinnett, U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison, and climate change.Springfield News-Leader12d agoWhole story →GovernmentBuildEric Burlisonmissouri state election
Missouri election officials grapple with continued map uncertaintyMissouri election officials are mailing ballots as a federal court case lingers, creating continued uncertainty about the state's congressional map.Springfield News-Leader15d agoWhole story →Governmentmissouri redistricting lawsuit
When ESPN, Nick Saban, Ted Cruz team up, College GameDay is propagandaAs Ted Cruz promoted the Protect College Sports Act on College GameDay, questions emerged about ESPN's role and motives.Springfield News-Leader21d agoWhole story →GovernmentCultureTed Cruzprotect college sports act promotion
Mike Johnson says AI companies should ensure safety, not CongressHouse Speaker Mike Johnson told CNN's "State of the Union" that AI developers, not Congress, bear responsibility for ensuring their products are safe.Springfield News-Leader23d agoWhole story →GovernmentTechnologyMike Johnsonai regulation debate
US Supreme Court again blocks gerrymandered MO congressional mapJustices blocked a federal judge’s order requiring use of the Republican-drawn 2025 map, restoring an earlier Missouri Supreme Court ruling.Springfield News-Leader27d agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticemo congressional map ruling
