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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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The City of Austin has rolled out a new official brand logo, replacing its historic seal, which featured a Latin cross. The city said the old design no longer reflected its values. City Manager T.C. Broadnax announced the redesign, describing the new logo as a way to unify the city’s identity and better connect with…

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Two Georgetown University law professors are raising alarms over President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, calling it a direct threat to religious freedom at Jesuit schools. In an essay published in America Magazine titled “At Jesuit universities, the government’s DEI crackdown is an attack on religious freedom,” William Michael…

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A new police uniform design in Michigan is drawing both praise and criticism after the Dearborn Heights Police Department announced an “optional patch” featuring text in both Arabic and English. The patch, which displays the words “DEARBORN HEIGHTS” and “POLICE” in both languages, was introduced in a Facebook post by the department. Officials emphasized that…

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is calling on public schools in his state to adopt dedicated time for prayer and Scripture reading. He specifically recommends the Lord’s Prayer as taught by Jesus Christ. His appeal follows the passage of Senate Bill 11 (SB 11), a new law that allows school boards to set aside time…

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Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance were in Minneapolis to pay their respects to those impacted by the shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church. Protestors, however, were quick to heckle Vance and Republican policies, which they have accused of protecting guns over people’s lives, with some shouting, “Do better” and “protect kids our…

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A Wesleyan university states that its name change is “final” despite push back from alumni. Virginia Wesleyan University (VWU) announced it would be officially changing its name to Batten University, effective July 1, 2026. The new name is to honor Jane Batten, whose financial contributions to the school have enabled a number of updates to…
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