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Joy Reid Says Melania Trump Could Be Deported
Former MSNBC host Joy Reid suggested that First Lady Melania Trump could be deported under a new Department of Justice memo allowing U.S. Attorneys discretion in pursuing denaturalization cases. Reid made the claim during an appearance on The Joy Reid Show while speaking with Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), asserting that the policy gives presidents unchecked authority to revoke citizenship.
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Trump Migrant Farmer Vouch Plan Sparks Debate
President Trump proposed a new immigration initiative Thursday, suggesting that migrant labor in agriculture—and possibly hospitality—could stay in the U.S. if farmers vouch for them. The remarks came during a public address at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, launching Independence Day celebrations.
Oregon State Hospital Gave Sex Toys to Patients Using Tax Dollars
Oregon State Hospital, the state’s highest-security psychiatric facility, has distributed dozens of sex toys to patients using taxpayer dollars. In 2024 alone, 65 sex toys were provided at a total cost of $2,900. In the prior year, 42 similar items were handed out. The hospital houses patients deemed unfit to stand trial or found guilty except for insanity, including individuals charged with violent and sexual crimes.
July 4 Flag Burning Sparks Outrage in NYC
Radical demonstrators stormed Washington Square Park in New York City on July 4, setting fire to the American flag in an orchestrated display of anti-American sentiment. Chanting “F*ck the Fourth” and “We need a new flag,” the crowd left scorched remnants of the red, white, and blue strewn across the pavement.
Trump Signs Big Beautiful Bill at July 4 Picnic
President Donald Trump signed the “Big Beautiful Bill” into law Friday, July 4, during a celebratory Independence Day event at the White House. The signature ceremony occurred one day after the House approval, meeting a Republican-set deadline and underscoring the administration’s commitment to swift legislative action.
Russian Air Base Hit as Ukraine Launches Bold Strike
Ukrainian forces struck a key Russian air base on Saturday as Moscow ramped up its drone bombardment campaign, signaling a renewed intensity in the conflict now entering its fourth year. Ukraine’s military said it targeted the Borisoglebsk airfield in Russia’s Voronezh region, home to advanced Su-34, Su-35S, and Su-30SM fighter jets.
Melbourne Synagogue Arson Sparks Alarm and Outrage
A synagogue in downtown Melbourne was set ablaze on Friday evening in what authorities have labeled a politically motivated and potentially antisemitic attack. Around 8 p.m., a man ignited the double doors of the East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation while approximately 20 worshippers were gathered inside for a Shabbat meal.
New Party Splits Labour Vote, Corbyn Sparks Left-Wing Revolt
Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has confirmed plans to launch a new political party, a move that could further destabilize Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s struggling Labour government. Corbyn, expelled from Labour over his handling of antisemitism allegations, is now positioning himself to split the leftist vote with a new far-left platform.
Texas Flood Disaster Leaves 24 Dead, 23 Girls Missing
A deadly flood struck Kerr County, Texas, on Independence Day, leaving at least 24 people dead and 23 girls missing from a Christian summer camp near Hunt. The flood, triggered by torrential rain along the Guadalupe River, turned deadly in the early morning hours as waters rose over 26 feet in just three hours.
Germany University Bars Muslim Group After Gender Split
Germany’s Charité University of Medicine in Berlin has barred an Islamic student group, the Medislam Collective, from holding further events on campus. The decision follows accusations of gender-segregated seating during lectures and sex-specific student activities, which the university says violate its anti-discrimination policies.
El Salvador Fires Back at Abrego Garcia Torture Claims
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele fired back at claims that MS-13 gang member Kilmar Abrego Garcia was being tortured while detained.
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The subject of politics tends to be a controversial and divisive subject for many people. Behind every idea is one's ideology or beliefs about what is essential and true. Given that politics includes things like identity, culture, wealth, to name a few, it's not surprising that we find ourselves divided into the United States. The idea that religion and politics do not belong together has been with us for a long time. When and where did we succumb to this idea? Was it that we feared our faith would be diluted by the rigors of politics or did we imagine that God would frown on those who did not neglect everything but God? Our nation has an inseparable relationship with religion and politics. Our forefathers fled the oppression of a monarchy and state religion that hindered liberty and freedom. At the cost of their reputation and life, the colonists risked it all to establish a new nation. The reality is that both freedoms of religion and politics are an essential part of everyday life. Without (good) government, we cannot possibly hope to have the freedom of religion that we enjoy in America. As Americans, we sometimes assume that most have a similar patriotic view. However, in recent days we have been confronted with a very different ideology. An ideology that threatens to undermine the basic tenants of our constitutional republic. Fueled by biased media and "fake news," it is hard to know exactly the state of the union. The great American experiment and freedom of religion have been tested over the years – it will continue to be questioned and challenged. As citizens, we can never assume that the past guarantees the future. Each person must pick up the mantle left by those who paid the price for our liberty. It will require great qualities of character of perseverance to overcome this United States division.