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While much international focus has shifted to the struggle and possible deal between the United States and Iran, the prolonged conflict between Russia and Ukraine has continued. The Dormition Cathedral in Kyiv was struck during an overnight airstrike that involved hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles. At least 11 people have been killed so far…

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A North Carolina school has agreed to pay $95K to a student after it censored her tribute to slain Christian conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. Last September Gabby Stout, a student at Ardrey Kell High School in Charlotte, felt inspired to write a patriotic message on her school’s “spirit rock” to honor Kirk. The rock is…

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As June Pride Month festivities continue, some churches are facing backlash for their refusal to join in. Fort Des Moines Church of Christ in Iowa decided to take a stand with a message on its sign declaring “Ditch Pride. Embrace Humility!” two days before the start of Pride Month. The sign, however, stirred up protesters, with…

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Vice President JD Vance is opening up about the deep personal lessons he learned from late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sharing how his friend’s faith, family life and tragic death reshaped the way he thinks about fatherhood and the Christian life. In an excerpt from his upcoming book Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith,…

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As the Obama Presidential Center prepares for its highly anticipated opening in Chicago later this month, Christian commentator and pastor Todd Friel is drawing attention for his sharp criticism of the center’s design, calling it “atheistic,” “anti-Christian,” and even “an intentional slight to God.” The $850 million presidential center honoring former President Barack Obama includes…

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Vice President JD Vance is opening up about one of the most personal chapters of his life, revealing that a lack of strong Christian friendships and spiritual community contributed to him drifting away from the faith he grew up around. During a recent interview with Fox News host Jesse Watters, Vance discussed his upcoming memoir,…

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Conservative backlash continues against celebrating Pride Month, with states and municipalities declaring June “Nuclear Family Month.” The small town of Hand of Fate, Texas with a population of 23,000 made the declaration with its June 1st City Council meeting. Mayor Andrew Greenberg cited biblical reasons, stating that, “from the dawn of creation, God ordained the…

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The Pentagon has reduced its official list of recognized religions for U.S. service members, cutting roughly 180 faith groups and narrowing it to 31. The decision marks one of the largest changes to military religious policy in nearly a decade. Officials say the move will simplify how the military tracks beliefs and provides chaplain support.…

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A Federal Appeals court has partially blocked President Trump’s executive order banning trans-identified individuals from serving in the military. In 2025 towards the beginning of his second term, President Trump signed an executive order to block new recruits with gender dysphoria from serving in the military. The order stated, “expressing a false ‘gender identity’ divergent…

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A North Carolina high schooler’s Valedictorian speech was disrupted after she offered unscripted comments about conditions in ICE and Palestine. Muslim student Leen Hijaz was delivering her commencement speech at Clayton High School just outside of Raleigh when she added in the unapproved statements. “Before I leave the stage, I have one last thing to…
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