Faith communities across America are raising urgent moral and civic questions this week — from the ethics of public executions to the rights of immigrants, the future of democracy, and the role of artificial intelligence in spiritual life.
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President Trump announces a deal with Russia to import diesel, marking a significant policy shift amid high fuel prices.
ICE shooting in NYC escalates tensions with officials over sanctuary policies. Mayor urges agents to cease operations.
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Few chapters in American religious history shaped the political landscape of evangelical voters quite like the rise and fall of Jim Bakker's PTL empire. As Bakker's ministry built one of the most influential Christian broadcasting networks in the country, it also helped cultivate a massive, politically engaged evangelical audience — one whose eventual betrayal by PTL's leaders left lasting scars on public trust that extended well beyond the church pew and into the voting booth.
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton suggests cutting Social Security and Medicare, as revealed in leaked audio from a private event.
Stefany Shaheen enters the race for NH’s 1st Congressional District, driven by her belief in healthcare access, fact-based medicine, and economic fairness.
In fall 2026, geopolitical shifts impact US lives. Gas prices soar: $6.50 in PA, $6+ in IA, and $9+ in AK.