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Trends in Evangelical Views on Trump’s Policies

June 12, 2026

Recent polling shows that about half of evangelical Christians feel the Trump administration’s actions on Iran and immigration clash with their Christian beliefs. The survey, conducted from June 3 to 8, found that 54% of evangelicals think the military stance toward Iran contradicts Christian teachi

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Coahuila’s High‑Rank Holdouts: Visas Revoked, Jobs Secure

June 12, 2026

Coahuila’s government keeps two officials in their posts even after the United States revoked their visas in 2025. The pair, who are close to Governor Manolo Jimenez, remain on duty while the U. S. has been targeting Mexican officials for visa cancellations to pressure Mexico into cracking down on o

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Wildfire Rules and the Road Debate in the West

June 12, 2026

A new bill to stop wildfires is moving through Congress. It would undo a rule that stopped building roads and cutting trees on 60 million acres of national forest. The rule was created in 2001 to protect forests, especially in Alaska and the western states. The bill also says the Forest Service and

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The House Race That Keeps Growing Money and Questions

June 12, 2026

In Colorado’s House District 13, two Democrats are fighting a primary that feels like a money‑watching marathon. Consuelo Redhorse, who leads the Summit School Board, is up against Chris Floyd, a lawyer and former judge from Leadville. Whoever wins will later face Republican Miguel Martinez in Novem

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Should America turn its back on allies for political reasons?

June 12, 2026

Over a thousand Afghans who helped U. S. troops during the war now sit in Qatar, waiting for a safe place to go. More than eighty politicians from both major parties want President Trump’s team to stop sending these former allies to unstable countries like Congo. Their argument? America still owes t

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Midterm elections set to break spending records

June 12, 2026

Next year's U. S. midterm elections are expected to cost $11. 6 billion in political ads, crushing previous records. This surge mostly comes from tight Senate races where small margins could flip control of Congress. Ohio, Texas, and Maine are leading the spending race, with Ohio alone reaching $749

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The quiet battle over climate science and courtroom battles

June 12, 2026

A group of researchers is working in the background to shape how climate change connects to extreme weather events. Their report, expected soon, could become a key piece of evidence in lawsuits targeting fossil fuel companies for their role in climate disasters. But this isn’t just about science—it’

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Baton Rouge Builds a Police‑Federal Hub to Fight Gangs, Not Immigration

June 11, 2026

The city council decided to accept a $1. 16 million grant that will let federal agents work side‑by‑side with local police in a new gang‑crime task force. The proposal sparked worry among residents who feared it could lead to ICE raids or other immigration enforcement actions in Baton Rouge. P

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Maine’s Senate Race: A Test of Values

June 11, 2026

The upcoming contest in Maine pits Democrat Graham Platner against incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins. Platner’s win has sparked debate over how the political party deals with accusations of abuse. Some argue that choosing a candidate with a troubling past undermines efforts to hold leaders

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Spencer Pratt’s Los Angeles Runoff Misses the Mark

June 11, 2026

In a surprising turn, Spencer Pratt failed to secure a spot in Los Angeles’ mayoral runoff. Despite his supporters on X loudly predicting victory, their confidence proved unfounded as Pratt’s campaign did not bring a fresh wave of law‑and‑order politics to the city. His performance lagged behind for