Carter Schaffer
Carter Schaffer is a writer/reporter in Manhattan, Kansas. Alongside his internship at The Well News, he serves as the editor-in-chief for Kansas State’s newspaper publication, the Collegian. For the Collegian, he covers a wide variety of subjects, from straight news to reviews to sports recaps. You can reach him on Twitter and through his website.
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WASHINGTON — The College Athletes Protection and Compensation Act discussion draft released on Thursday would establish national name, image and... Read More
WASHINGTON — The College Athletes Protection and Compensation Act discussion draft released on Thursday would establish national name, image and likeness standards, cover athletic injury expenses and increase transparency in college athletics. The three U.S. senators behind the act — Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Jerry Moran, R-Kan.,... Read More
WASHINGTON — Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, who is running for the Republican nomination for president, revealed the first plank... Read More
WASHINGTON — Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, who is running for the Republican nomination for president, revealed the first plank of his platform at the National Press Club on Monday afternoon — federal law enforcement reform. During an hourlong talk in the NPC’s main ballroom, Hutchinson... Read More
WASHINGTON — The annual Major League Soccer All-Star game is coming to Audi Field in Southwest D.C. on Wednesday, July... Read More
WASHINGTON — The annual Major League Soccer All-Star game is coming to Audi Field in Southwest D.C. on Wednesday, July 19, with a team of the league’s best taking on Arsenal F.C. of the English Premier League. As part of the festivities, First Lady Dr. Jill... Read More
WASHINGTON — A congressional subcommittee on Tuesday spent hours scrutinizing a $1 billion proposal to create a new golf competition... Read More
WASHINGTON — A congressional subcommittee on Tuesday spent hours scrutinizing a $1 billion proposal to create a new golf competition controlled by the PGA Tour, a business plan that inspired controversy due to the involvement of Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund. The Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations... Read More
WASHINGTON — Members of the Writers Guild of America and their allies used the filming of a new Marvel franchise... Read More
WASHINGTON — Members of the Writers Guild of America and their allies used the filming of a new Marvel franchise feature near the White House as a platform for airing their grievances and marking the start of the eighth week of their prolonged strike. Gathered at... Read More
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department filed criminal charges Friday against four Chinese companies and eight individuals alleging they illegally trafficked... Read More
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department filed criminal charges Friday against four Chinese companies and eight individuals alleging they illegally trafficked in raw materials used to make fentanyl. The indictments mark the first time the United States has sought to prosecute any of the Chinese companies responsible... Read More
WASHINGTON — The Ohio House of Representatives passed two bills on Wednesday regarding transgender youth, including one barring transgender women... Read More
WASHINGTON — The Ohio House of Representatives passed two bills on Wednesday regarding transgender youth, including one barring transgender women from competing in female athletic events. House Bill 68, known as the Enact Ohio Saving Adolescents from Experimentation Act, and House Bill 8, known as the... Read More
WASHINGTON — Democrats and Republicans set their differences aside Wednesday night to enjoy a game of America’s pastime. The 88th... Read More
WASHINGTON — Democrats and Republicans set their differences aside Wednesday night to enjoy a game of America’s pastime. The 88th Congressional Baseball Game, won by the Republicans 16-6 in their third straight victory, raised over $1.8 million for various charities. Charities include the Boys and Girls... Read More
WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Monday released draft recommendations for tattoo ink manufacturers and distributors aimed at... Read More
WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Monday released draft recommendations for tattoo ink manufacturers and distributors aimed at reducing the potential harm caused by microbial contamination. The guidance includes examples of unsanitary manufacturing and distributing conditions and provides recommendations on how to ensure ink... Read More
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WASHINGTON — Just weeks after the Biden administration rolled out its national strategy for incorporating hydrogen into the nation’s clean... Read More
WASHINGTON — Just weeks after the Biden administration rolled out its national strategy for incorporating hydrogen into the nation’s clean energy mix, entrepreneurs, engineers and energy officials converged in a downtown conference center on Monday to discuss how to harness... Read More
WASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas recused himself Monday for the first time in a case involving the Jan.... Read More
WASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas recused himself Monday for the first time in a case involving the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. The case is an appeal by former Trump administration legal advisor John Eastman,... Read More
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — President Joe Biden's name won't appear on the ballot anywhere in 2023, but you wouldn't know... Read More
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — President Joe Biden's name won't appear on the ballot anywhere in 2023, but you wouldn't know it from the campaigns that Republican candidates for governor are running in Kentucky and Mississippi. GOP nominees in both states... Read More
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has selected Laphonza Butler, a Democratic strategist and adviser to Kamala Harris’... Read More
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has selected Laphonza Butler, a Democratic strategist and adviser to Kamala Harris’ 2020 presidential campaign, to fill the U.S. Senate seat made vacant by the death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein. In choosing Butler... Read More
AUSTIN, Texas — On the heels of a New York Times op-ed that stirred controversy within his own party, Republican... Read More
AUSTIN, Texas — On the heels of a New York Times op-ed that stirred controversy within his own party, Republican New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu amplified his thoughts on the 2024 presidential election and the future of the GOP during... Read More
