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President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Fox News host Pete Hegseth to lead the Defense Department marks a significant milestone for a growing faction of the Christian nationalist movement. For members of the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches (CREC), Hegseth’s appointment isn’t just a political victory—it’s a divine affirmation. The CREC, a denomination championed by Doug…

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Despite being an atheist, Jonathan Rauch, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, wants America to embrace Christian values more firmly. Appearing on “Matter of Opinion,” a podcast by The New York Times, Rauch joined columnist David French to discuss America’s need for Christianity. French, who has been an outspoken critic of Donald Trump, calling…

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As President Biden’s term comes to an end, he seems to be holding a lot less back during his press releases. Biden, 82, has faced scrutiny for age and mental acuity, particularly since his first and only presidential debate with Donald Trump during the 2024 election cycle left many wondering about his mental fitness for…

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As President Biden commits some of his last acts as president, one of his recipients for the Presidential Medal of Freedom has received extra criticism. “President Biden’s decision to award George Soros the Medal of Freedom is a slap in the face to the citizens and crime victims suffering under the policies and politicians he…

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