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Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt has scored an endorsement from actor Dennis Quaid in his bid to replace Democrat Karen Bass. Pratt’s rise from a hunky California bad boy on the popular reality show “The Hills” to mayoral candidate couldn’t be better material for the medium that brought him fame. Pratt, a registered Republican…

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Now that Republicans have nominated former Texas State Attorney General Ken Paxton over primary opponent John Cornyn for Texas Senator, they’ve set their sights on his opponent, Democrat James Talarico. Talarico has become something of a rising star amongst Democrats, with Democrats portraying him as a clean cut, outspoken Christian moderate with chances of taking…

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An Illinois restaurant owner is thanking God for sparing his life after a terrifying armed robbery inside his family business left him shaken but alive. The owner of Arepa Express in suburban Chicago said he silently cried out to God during the frightening encounter, believing he was about to be shot. “I thought he was…

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Vice President JD Vance strongly condemned religious violence this week, calling attacks carried out in the name of faith “disgusting” and fundamentally opposed to both Christianity and American values. Speaking during a White House press briefing, Vance responded to the deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, where three people, including a security…

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A Texas franchise operator for Chick-fil-A is facing a federal lawsuit after allegedly firing an employee who refused to work during her Sabbath observance, raising new questions about religious freedom in the workplace. According to a complaint filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Hatch Trick, Inc., which operates several Chick-fil-A locations in the…

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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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