As Iran war ends, what injuries could Kansas troops return home with?In questioning defense secretary Pete Hegseth, Rep. Derek Schmidt suggested some Kansas troops may return from the Iran war with brain injuries.Topeka Capital-Journal4mo agoWhole story →SecurityDerek Schmidtiran war aftermath
Kansas reps want to ban Trump USDA closing FSA, NRCS field officesRepublican Derek Schmidt and Democrat Sharice Davids teamed up with legislation to ban the Trump administration from closing local USDA field offices.Topeka Capital-Journal4mo agoWhole story →GovernmentFoodDerek SchmidtSharice Davidsusda office closure debate
Kansas has 21 congressional candidates for 4 seats in US HouseU.S. Reps. Tracey Mann, Derek Schmidt, Sharice Davids and Ron Estes all face primary challengers in 2026 and would have general election opponents.Topeka Capital-Journal4mo agoWhole story →GovernmentDerek SchmidtRon EstesTracey Mannkansas primary elections
In Kansas data center debate, Derek Schmidt gives 3 tips to considerRep. Derek Schmidt shares three tips for Kansas towns and cities considering data center developments, from taxes to electricity to water usage.Topeka Capital-Journal4mo agoWhole story →EconomyTechnologyDerek Schmidtkansas data center debate
Sharice Davids says she's fighting to protect American benefitsRep. Sharice Davids (D-KS) vowed on X to fight to protect and strengthen American’s hard-earned benefits regarding Social Security.Washington Examiner4mo agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmentSharice Davidssocial security funding debate
