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Thousands flocked to the National Mall for the Freedom 250 event as President Trump kicks off his series of celebrations for the country’s 250th birthday on July 4 this year. The event was named “Rededicate 250,” with the purpose to “solemnly rededicate our country as One Nation Under God.” Many attendees saw the event as…

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  Mary Miller is introducing new legislation that would require every federal building in America to prominently display the nation’s motto: “In God We Trust.” The Republican congresswoman from Illinois unveiled the “In God We Trust Act” on Thursday, saying the measure is intended to reaffirm America’s spiritual heritage as the country approaches its 250th…

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Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas spoke at the University of Texas (UT) in Austin where he urged Americans to be familiar with the values expressed in the Declaration of Independence. He praised Dean Justin Dyer and the new School of Civic Leadership, asking that the school’s mission be “to revitalize the teaching and research of…

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As graduation season begins, some Catholic universities are offering so-called “lavender” graduation events for LGBTQ+ students. According to Fox News, at least 20 such Catholic universities are offering LGBTQ+ affirming graduations for students, with some even featuring a drag show. Some of the colleges that either have had or plan to have such events include:…

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A new poll is showing that while President Trump continues to enjoy strong support amongst white evangelicals, there may some signs of trouble ahead. The poll was conducted through a joint effort of NPR, Marist, and PBS News. It found that 64% of white evangelicals approve of the job the President has been doing. That…

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The Trump administration’s newly released counterterrorism strategy is drawing major attention after identifying “radically pro-transgender” extremist groups among the nation’s most pressing domestic terror threats. The White House unveiled the 2026 United States Counterterrorism Strategy last week, outlining what the administration sees as the top dangers facing Americans. The report identifies three primary threats: narcoterrorists…

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A new national survey is revealing deep skepticism among Americans over the assassination attempts targeting President Donald Trump, with nearly one-third of respondents believing at least one of the incidents was staged. The poll, conducted by YouGov between April 28 and May 4, surveyed 1,000 Americans about three separate assassination attempts against Trump: the July…

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A towering, gold-covered statue of President Donald Trump is drawing strong reactions online, but Pastor Mark Burns says critics who compare it to a biblical idol are completely missing the point. The 22-foot statue, titled “Don Colossus,” was unveiled at Trump National Doral and depicts Trump raising his fist — the same gesture he made…

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Recently, an incident involving Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers and a statue of the Virgin Mary in southern Lebanon has triggered international criticism and concern about respect for religious symbols during military operations. The incident was reported in early May and quickly intensified after photographs circulated online appearing to show an IDF soldier desecrating a…

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Mike Johnson used the National Day of Prayer to deliver a bold message about America’s founding principles, telling lawmakers and religious leaders gathered at the U.S. Capitol that the nation’s rights come not from government, but from God Himself. Speaking Thursday during the 75th annual National Day of Prayer observance in Statuary Hall, Johnson described…
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