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Fox News: Biden-appointed judge at center of repeated clashes with Trump administration issues new immigration block; comments from Schmitt

Washington Times: Scheme to defund ICE sets a precedent that could come back to bite Democrats; comments from Schmitt

Reason magazine (May 2026): Hawley’s “AI Accountability and Personal Data Protection Act” among top proposals tackling artificial intelligence

97.1 FM (St. Louis): Marc Cox Morning Show: U.S. Rep. Ann Wagner on War Powers Act, Iran, energy production and more

SNL: Elected officials focus on illegal alien in Springfield homicide; U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison, state Sen. Curtis Trent, state Rep. Darin Chappell heckled at press conference

KY3: Missouri lawmakers urge local law enforcement to enter ICE agreement after illegal alien kills 15-year-old in Springfield

KOLR 10: Burlison, local officials use Miles Young case to call for ICE cooperation

KSMU’s Michele Skalicky: Federal, state lawmakers hold press event at the Greene County Courthouse to talk about immigration; comments from “State Representative [sic] Curtis Trent”

KSGF (Springfield): Mornings with Nick Reed: State Rep. Darin Chappell (R-Rogersville) on Missouri court plan and state vehicle inspections

KCMO: Pete Mundo in the Morning: 6th Congressional District candidate Nathan Willett on potential Royals downtown stadium in KCMO

KC Star: Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer (R-Parkville) to run for Platte County prosecutor in ‘musical chairs’ twist (avoid KC Star paywall by reading free syndicated version on MSN here)

KCMO: Pete Mundo in the Morning: Luetkemeyer on his Platte County prosecutor bid

St. Joseph News-Press: Three GOP candidates compete to replace state Rep. Brenda Shields (R-St. Joseph)

Westplex Talk 104.5 FM: The Brad & John Show, Friday: Hemp grower files to run against a GOP incumbent in primary – but is he serious about campaigning? (link opens at 2:15 mark) (listen on Apple Podcasts here)

Gray Media (KCTV, KMOV, KFVS): Kehoe’s task force arrests 1,500+ fugitives wanted for felonies, including murder, homicide suspects

Missouri Independent: Hanaway says federal probe drove Torch to shut down slot machines

P-D: Missouri lawmakers poised to strengthen English language rule for truckers (avoid stltoday paywall by reading archived version here)

Missouri Independent: Missouri House votes to bar some lawfully present immigrants from food aid

Missourinet: Bill from Rep. David Dolan (R-Sikeston) prioritizing grandparents in child custody decisions heads to Senate

Nexstar (Fox 2 St. Louis, Fox4 KC, KOLR 10): Missouri House passes antisemitism bill; see how your representative voted

P-D: Proposed charter school in Columbia set for approval under opposition from Columbia Public Schools (avoid stltoday paywall by reading archived version here)

JCNT: Russellville weighs impact of new utility legislation

KCMO: Pete Mundo in the Morning: Missouri House Speaker Jon Patterson on potential Royals downtown stadium in KCMO

Westplex Talk 104.5 FM: The Brad & John Show, Friday: Missouri grape grower blames decreased production on herbicide drift; John’s tip regarding dicamba and 2,4-D and the practical application when spraying your lawn this spring (link opens at 16:00 mark) (listen on Apple Podcasts here)

Westplex Talk 104.5 FM: The Brad & John Show, Friday: Data center opponents’ two new angles: Sunshine Law and GoFundMe campaigns (link opens at 7:45 mark) (listen on Apple Podcasts here)

JCNT: Department of Natural Resources launches new flood, drought app to keep Missourians safer

KC Star: MoDOT to replace 77-year-old Missouri River bridge. Construction begins in January 2027 (avoid KC Star paywall by reading free syndicated version on MSN here)

P-D editorial: City suit rightly challenges Republican stunt that tramples voters, threatens budget (avoid stltoday paywall by reading archived version here)

Investigate Midwest/Report for America content creator Monica Cordero, via Missouri Independent: In rural Missouri, immigration crackdown reaches beyond the workplace

Amazon.com: John Combest: Stalking, Harassment, Internet Trolling: A Guide to Recovering and Rebuilding After Online Attacks – available in paperback and Amazon Kindle (note: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.)

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