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Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico is drawing renewed attention—and controversy—after doubling down on past remarks describing God as “beyond gender,” a statement he now says was both intentional and rooted in theology. During a recent appearance on “The Bulwark” podcast, Talarico acknowledged that his original comment, made in a 2021 speech on the Texas…

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Since taking the helm of the Department of Defense—now renamed the “Department of War”—Secretary Pete Hegseth has drawn renewed attention for bringing overt Christian language and practice into the Pentagon, from hosting monthly worship services to featuring Scripture in military videos and speeches. As the United States enters a new war with Iran, Hegseth’s framing…

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House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing back on what he believes is a widespread misunderstanding of one of America’s most debated phrases, urging Americans to reconsider the true meaning of “separation of church and state” and the role of faith in public life. Speaking at the 2026 National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., Johnson…

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A new report is shedding light on a surprising cultural shift: many young men in America are looking more to public figures like former President Barack Obama for inspiration than to religious leaders—even as they wrestle with deeper questions about identity, purpose, and manhood. The study, conducted by the Institute for Family Studies, surveyed 2,000…
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