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On September 8, 2025, a video clip went viral of a student confronting Dr. Melissa McCoul, a former Texas A&M senior lecturer, during a children’s literature class. At the beginning of the video, Dr. McCoul begins reviewing the material from the last class. On the Board is an illustration of a gender unicorn, a graphic…

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Recently, the White House launched “America Prays,” a call for people to gather for an hour of prayer each week leading up to the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The stated goal was for one million Americans to pray together—in groups of at least ten people—for one hour each week. The…

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Emotions ran high in the House of Representatives this week as lawmakers paused to mourn the death of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, only to see the chamber erupt into partisan bickering over prayer. House Speaker Mike Johnson led a moment of silence in honor of Kirk, who was fatally shot during a student Q&A session…

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Mount Sinai, the mountain where scripture says God gave Moses the Ten Commandments, is at the center of growing controversy as Egypt moves forward with plans to build a mega resort on the sacred site. The resort is part of Egypt’s “Great Transfiguration Project,” which envisions luxury hotels, shopping centers, and villas around the holy…

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Charlie Kirk — a MAGA conservative influencer and close ally of President Trump who was assassinated in Utah on Wednesday — leaves behind his wife, a former beauty queen, and their two young children. The slain 31-year-old CEO of Turning Point USA was married to Erika Frantzve, a model, ministry leader, and former NCAA women’s…

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At a high-profile gathering in Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump underscored his administration’s ongoing commitment to defending religious freedom, calling faith the foundation of a strong nation. Speaking to more than 500 people at the Museum of the Bible on Monday, Trump addressed the second meeting of the White House Religious Liberty Commission. The president…

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A well-known Ohio pastor and aspiring politician is facing public scrutiny after being arrested for allegedly engaging in a sex act with a woman who was not his wife inside a parked SUV. Pastor Aaron Williams Jr., 56, of Maddox Memorial Church of God in Christ in Mansfield, Ohio, was taken into custody on August…

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In a recent social media post, President Trump posted a meme depicting him as Robert Duvall’s character in Apocalypse Now, with the caption, “I love the smell of deportations in the morning…Chicago about to find out why it’s called the Department of War… Chipocalypse now.” Not surprisingly, Democrat politicians responded negatively. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker…

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When tragedy strikes, prayer often becomes a rallying cry of hope and healing. But in today’s culture, the phrase “thoughts and prayers” is increasingly met with criticism. One survivor of the Columbine High School massacre is pushing back—hard. Evan Todd, who was shot and injured during the 1999 Columbine shooting, is speaking out after the…

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President Donald Trump is calling on Americans to unite in prayer as the nation approaches its 250th birthday. Today, at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., Trump is set to launch America Prays, a new faith-driven initiative dedicated to reminding the country of its spiritual foundations and dependence on God. The program invites…
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