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President Donald Trump’s latest executive order on flag burning has triggered an unusual wave of pushback from conservatives, many of whom argue that the measure runs against core First Amendment principles—even while they personally abhor the act of burning the American flag. On Monday, Trump signed an order directing Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute…

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Two children, ages 8 and 10, were shot and killed as they sat in packed pews during a morning Mass at their Catholic school in Minneapolis on Wednesday, police said. The gunman, armed with a rifle, shotgun, and pistol, opened fire through the church windows at Annunciation Catholic School, striking children and worshippers inside before…

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When Donald Trump returned to the White House in 2025, one of his first challenges looked all too familiar: China. The economic and geopolitical rivalry that defined much of his first presidency has only intensified. The U.S. trade deficit with Beijing swelled to nearly $300 billion, while China tightened its grip on semiconductors, rare earth…

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A federal judge blocked the recently-passed Texas law that required the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms. Known as SB 10, the judge stated the law “impermissibly takes sides” on issues of religion. The injunction only applies to school districts named by families in the lawsuit; however, those districts are some of…

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is being blasted for its use of Bible verses in promotional videos. Some critics argue that the DHS’s use of Bible verses borders on blasphemy for its use in justifying deportations, while others accuse it to be a violation of the separation of church and state. Over the summer,…

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A federal judge has ruled that the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) must allow after-school Christian clubs the same access to school facilities as secular groups, handing a major victory to religious liberty advocates. The case centers on Child Evangelism Fellowship of Northern California (CEF), the sponsor of Good News Clubs — voluntary, parent-approved programs…

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President Donald Trump’s recent remarks about Heaven have ignited a wave of theological debate among Christians, pastors, and political commentators across the nation. During a live phone interview on Fox & Friends, Trump suggested that ending the Ukraine-Russia war could help secure his place in Heaven. “I want to try and get to Heaven if…

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For the first time in nearly half a century, Cracker Barrel is rolling out a new look. The beloved Southern-style restaurant chain announced on Tuesday that it has officially retired its long-standing logo, which featured a man resting against a barrel. The new design simplifies things down to just the company’s name while keeping the…

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Some conservative Christian leaders and influencers are warning their audiences about what they call “toxic empathy,” while others argue that empathy is a Christian virtue—or at least not a harmful one. The debate centers on how empathy is being framed, who is driving the critique, and how other Christians are responding. In 2024, Allie Beth…

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During his brief tenure as Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth has been open about his Christian faith. He has attended and hosted several prayer meetings for his department and spoken openly about how his faith guides him. That zeal, however, has left some uneasy about faith on public display and has left Hegseth open to…
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