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As Congress approaches its Easter recess, President Donald Trump is drawing attention for invoking faith in a renewed push to pass a controversial voting law — urging fellow Republicans to stay in Washington and get it done “for Jesus.” Speaking at a roundtable in Memphis, Trump called on Republican senators to prioritize a voter-identification bill,…

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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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Doomsday is more than just an anticipated Marvel movie coming out in December. The belief in “Doomsday,” a catastrophic event leading to the cessation of all or most life on the planet, is no longer as fringe as it used to be according to a new study through the University of British Columbia and the…

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A new NBC News poll is showing plummeting support for Israel amongst Americans, particularly amongst Democrats and young adults. The study surveyed 1,000 registered voters  between February 27 and March 3. The study found that 40% of respondents sympathized more with Israel while 39% chose Palestinians. Support for Palestinians had tripled from 13% thirteen years…

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A group of street preachers are suing the city of Chicago, accusing it of “unconstitutional arrests.” Three street preachers by the names of Brett Raio and his two friends, Reetik and Perez, were arrested on separate occasions while preaching the Gospel near the city’s iconic Millenium Park. Raio was arrested first for allegedly violating the…

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Conservative infighting continues between those some are calling “far right” or “woke right” and so-called establishment conservatives. Two former conservative darlings that have become increasingly divisive over the last few months are Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens. Owens, who formerly supported President Trump, has distanced herself from him, calling him a disappointment and calling on…

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A new report from the Pew Research Center examines Americans’ views on morality and religion. The report, released March 5, 2026, draws on data from 25 countries, ranging from the US and Mexico to Japan and Australia. In certain countries, like Indonesia and India, most people believe that belief in God is necessary for morality…
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