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1,600-Year-Old Egyptian Churches Reveal Jesus Mural in Desert Oasis

GIZA, EGYPT - JULY 21: Tourists walk past the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure on July 21, 2024 in Giza, Egypt. The colossal tombs near Cairo, built around 4,500 years ago for Pharaoh Khufu and completed circa 2560 BCE, are the only surviving wonders of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. (Photo by Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images)

Archaeologists uncovered two churches over 1,500 years old at Kharga Oasis, Egypt—uncovering early Christian worship in a remote desert settlement. Among the finds: a rare mural showing Jesus Christ healing the sick—striking evidence of Christianity’s spread beyond the Nile Valley.

Excavations at the ancient settlement of Ain al‑Kharab, located roughly 350 miles southwest of Cairo, revealed mudbrick residences, tombs, ovens, and storage jars—illuminating daily life during the transition from Roman paganism to early Coptic Christianity.

Two churches stood out: one large basilica-style structure, featuring a wide hall flanked by two aisles and rows of square columns; the smaller, rectangular church had seven external columns and featured Coptic inscriptions on its interior walls.

The mural of Jesus Christ healing a sick person—rare in Egypt’s Western Desert—offers a vivid glimpse of early Christian visual culture. It served as a teaching tool in an era when literacy was limited.

Egypt’s Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities confirmed that these discoveries underscore Kharga Oasis’ importance as a religious and social hub during the early Coptic period. Minister Sherif Fathy added that the find deepens understanding of early Christianity in Egypt and highlights the cultural and religious tolerance intrinsic to the region’s heritage

Trump Declares: GOP Is the Party of Workers Again

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President Trump marked Labor Day 2025 by declaring that the Republican Party has reclaimed its identity as the party of the American worker. The Trump administration celebrated nearly $10 trillion in new investments, hundreds of thousands of new jobs, and a sweeping series of reforms aimed at American labor over globalist interests.

In a video released by the White House, the administration stated, “President Trump is back, and so is MORE money in your pocket. Wages are SKYROCKETING, and American workers are winning BIG.” The video emphasized that under current Republican leadership, the economy is being reshaped to benefit native-born workers first. Job creation has surged by over 500,000 positions, with all gains going to American citizens. The administration highlighted that immigrants have been barred from accessing workforce development resources, aligning with President Trump’s America First policies.

The administration has also expanded apprenticeship and job training programs, including for disabled veterans, and focused on reducing regulatory barriers that hamper small businesses. Major tax cuts and elimination of burdensome federal mandates were credited for unleashing economic momentum and revitalizing domestic industry. These moves signal a broader shift in Republican strategy—one that prioritizes skilled trades, domestic manufacturing, and working-class families.

This Labor Day messaging arrived in direct contrast to protests led by labor unions and progressive groups. Nearly 1,000 “Workers Over Billionaires” rallies took place across the country, accusing Republican lawmakers of undermining labor rights. Despite this opposition, the administration maintains that its policies deliver tangible results—higher wages, more jobs, and better opportunities for American citizens.

While the Republican Party is now positioning itself as the party of labor, internal divisions remain. Some establishment Republicans continue to favor pro-business and anti-union positions. However, the Trump-led movement has tilted the party’s platform toward economic populism and national interest labor reform. Legal battles continue over past tariff measures, which courts have ruled may exceed presidential authority. Yet the administration is appealing, defending these policies as essential to protecting American industry and jobs.

President Trump’s Labor Day remarks and policy rollout reinforced his ongoing effort to secure the loyalty of working-class Americans, a demographic once aligned with Democrats. His administration’s clear stance is that American workers—not global interests or ideological bureaucracies—deserve priority.

Salem State Begins Semester with Bomb Threat Panic—A Hoax

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A bomb threat targeted Marsh Hall at Salem State University, prompting a full evacuation of the dorm—even though the threat turned out to be a hoax. Campus safety procedures, however, proved swift and thorough.

The incident erupted on the evening of August 29, 2025, when a social media message warned of a potential bomb in Marsh Hall, a dormitory on the Salem State campus.

University Police, joined by Massachusetts State Police and Salem City Police, immediately evacuated the building. Explosive detection dogs were deployed, and Marsh Dining Hall remained closed for the night amid the response.

“Student safety is our top priority, which is why the university took the situation seriously,” stated Chief of University Police Trish Murphy on Facebook.

The swift response led to an arrest and confession by a suspect. Authorities confirmed the threat was a hoax.

University President John Keenan later informed the community that the suspect is a Salem State student currently barred from campus, classes, and all university activities, and is likely facing criminal charges.

Several first-year students expressed their shock and relief. As one freshman shared, “I had just gotten moved in. I had barely been settled… that was really scary. And I’m glad it was a hoax.” Mental health resources were made available, and students were encouraged to sign up for the university’s SSU Alert system.

University of West Alabama Schemes to Preserve DEI Despite Law

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University of West Alabama (UWA) is quietly maneuvering to continue DEI programming—even after Alabama’s SB 129 explicitly bans such initiatives. A secret recording reveals the administration adapting DEI efforts under new guises.

A hidden-camera video published by Accuracy in Media and reported by Legal Insurrection shows Dean of Students Byron Thetford acknowledging that UWA is “still looking for ways to provide for our students any way that we can” and calling DEI activities “a marketing thing”. He emphasized, “We are all still partnering to work together to offer programming and events for [DEI]. We’re just being more mindful about how we go about it”.

This is troubling because SB 129, signed into law by Governor Kay Ivey in March 2024 and effective from October, bans DEI offices and bars public university staff from promoting “divisive concepts” as part of their duties.

UWA’s official stance conflicts with these remarks. A spokesperson insists the university is “fully compliant with SB 129” and that the Chief Diversity Officer position has been eliminated. President Todd Fritch echoed this position, affirming that the university aligned its practices with the law. Yet, Thetford’s comment that the role is merely “fluxing out” suggests it—and its functions—may continue under another title.

In an interview, Thetford admitted, “We can’t directly fund DEI programming, so we have been looking for loopholes,” and hinted that the work continues under rebranded roles or through alternative funding such as payroll or grants.

EXPOSED: Roseman University Doubles Down on DEI Despite Federal Warning

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Roseman University College of Medicine is expanding its race-based DEI initiative known as ASPIRE, directly defying recent federal directives. Despite new executive orders from President Trump and warnings from the Department of Education, the Nevada-based medical school is moving forward with its ideological programming funded by taxpayer dollars.

Launched in 2020, the ASPIRE program claims to diversify the physician workforce by targeting “underrepresented” students, beginning as early as elementary school. Roseman now plans to expand this initiative into North and West Las Vegas starting in 2025. The university promotes ASPIRE as a five-tiered system providing mentorship and career preparation, prioritizing students based on race and ethnicity.

This expansion runs counter to Executive Orders 14151 and 14173, issued by President Trump in January 2025. These orders bar federal agencies and grant recipients from engaging in DEI programming that promotes racial or ethnic preferences. The Department of Education reiterated this mandate in a February 2025 letter, warning that such programs may violate federal law and risk loss of funding.

Roseman University benefits heavily from federal funds. In the 2022–2023 academic year, nearly a quarter of its students received Pell Grants, averaging over $6,000. Another third received separate grant aid, and 79 percent used federal loans. The university also accepted nearly $900,000 in federal funding for its EMPOWERED maternal health project. Roseman’s dependence on federal financial aid puts it directly under the purview of these executive orders.

Despite this, Roseman appears committed to expanding its DEI agenda. The university’s leadership has not indicated any intent to comply with the federal guidance. The program remains centered on race-based selection and mentorship, with little emphasis on academic merit or skill-based criteria.

Critics argue such initiatives inject political ideology into science-based education and lower standards in medicine. Rather than focusing on patient care and academic excellence, the ASPIRE model channels resources into social engineering. The Biden-era DEI surge in medical schools continues to face backlash, but Roseman’s latest move shows that institutions may resist federal oversight in pursuit of ideological goals.

Musk’s xAI Accuses Ex-Staffer of Trade Secrets Theft

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Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI has filed a federal lawsuit accusing former employee Xuechen Li of stealing proprietary technology before defecting to OpenAI. The suit, filed Thursday, identifies Li as a “Chinese national” and alleges he copied confidential data from his xAI-issued laptop shortly before resigning and joining the rival AI company.

According to court documents, Li was one of only 20 early engineers at xAI, with access to its core technology—reportedly including AI systems surpassing the capabilities of ChatGPT. On the same day Li received approximately $7 million in a cash equity payout, he allegedly downloaded sensitive company files to his personal system, renamed and compressed them, and deleted his browser and system history to cover his tracks.

xAI claims Li admitted both verbally and in writing to misappropriating proprietary data. He resigned on July 28, and was reportedly set to begin working for OpenAI on August 19. Despite signing a post-resignation declaration stating that he had returned all company property and would maintain confidentiality, xAI asserts those claims were false.

Musk is seeking a restraining order to prevent Li from working at OpenAI until the trade secret dispute is resolved.

The case has reignited controversy surrounding Musk’s longstanding support for the H-1B visa program, which allows foreign nationals to work in the United States. Musk, who has previously called critics of the visa system “contemptible fools,” has credited foreign workers from China and India for much of the success of Tesla and SpaceX. Critics now argue that such policies may present national security and intellectual property risks.

The lawsuit underscores growing concerns over foreign influence and the protection of cutting-edge American technology in the AI arms race.

CDC Memo Targeting Trump, RFK Jr. Exposed

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On FOX News Saturday night, White House Senior Advisor for Medical and Health Accountability (MAHA) Calley Means exposed a troubling development inside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Speaking with host Charles Hurt, Means revealed the existence of an internal memo circulating at the CDC and across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), outlining a strategy to subvert President Donald Trump and Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

The revelation follows a mass walk-out on Thursday at CDC headquarters in Atlanta, where hundreds of employees protested in support of Susan Monarez and three other resigning officials. According to Means, the protest and the memo reflect an internal rebellion against the current administration’s health reforms.

“These people should be immediately fired,” Means declared. “And the ones who organized this effort ought to be criminally charged.”

Means criticized the CDC’s recent history, citing school lockdown guidance written by teachers unions, the agency’s celebration of abortion as a public health advancement, and the suppression of data linking COVID vaccines to myocarditis in young boys.

He also defended Secretary Kennedy’s decision to remove the COVID vaccine from the recommended childhood schedule—an action supported by 95% of parents and 85% of health care workers, according to Means. “They want every single six-month-old in this country to have a mandated mRNA COVID injection,” he warned.

Highlighting the seriousness of the memo, Means added, “They are saying we’re going to outlast them, that Republicans are going to lose the midterms, that this is just a flash in the pan.”

He concluded by framing the debate as a clear national choice: “Do you accept the status quo in health care, or do you support President Trump and Bobby Kennedy, who are fighting for reform?”

Trump Rips Pritzker Over Chicago Crime, Weight Loss Fuels 2028 Speculation

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President Trump is taking aim at Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker after another violent weekend in Chicago left six dead and two dozen injured. Trump accused Pritzker of failing to protect residents and warned federal intervention may follow if crime continues to spiral. At the same time, the governor’s noticeable weight loss has fueled speculation about his ambitions for a 2028 presidential run.

Trump called Pritzker “weak and pathetic,” demanding that the governor bring Chicago’s crime problem under control. He warned, “He better straighten it out, FAST, or we’re coming,” a reference to potential deployment of federal resources to restore order in the city. Trump has frequently criticized Democratic leaders over rising violence in major urban centers, with Chicago serving as a recurring focal point.

Alongside his criticism of policy failures, Trump mocked Pritzker’s recent weight loss, saying the governor “ought to spend more time in the gym.” Pritzker fired back, quipping, “It takes one to know one,” while insisting he is physically fit and dismissing the attack as irrelevant. The governor has attempted to highlight his leadership record, but observers note that his slimmer appearance signals preparation for a national campaign.

Reports suggest Pritzker’s advisers are weighing his positioning for 2028, with the governor seen as a potential Democratic contender. His efforts to shed weight and sharpen his public image have added fuel to that speculation.

The political clash highlights two narratives: Trump positioning himself as the law-and-order leader willing to step in where Democrats fail, and Pritzker presenting himself as a polished, combative figure ready for a larger national stage. With crime, public safety, and personality politics intertwined, the battle between the two men offers an early preview of potential matchups in the post-2024 political landscape.

Justin Jones, Thoughts and Prayers Are ‘Malpractice’

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On Saturday’s episode of MSNBC’s Velshi, Tennessee State Representative Justin Jones condemned the common response of offering “thoughts and prayers” after mass shootings, calling it “a form of theological malpractice.” A former minister, Jones argued that prayer without legislative action is morally irresponsible when lawmakers have the power to prevent violence.

“I was a minister, and that is a form of theological malpractice when you pray for something that you have the power to change,” Jones said. He sharply criticized Tennessee Republicans for their handling of gun policy in the wake of the 2023 Covenant School shooting in Nashville, where six people were killed, including three children.

Jones pointed out that the only legislative response from the Republican-controlled legislature after the tragedy was to pass a law shielding gun manufacturers from lawsuits. “That’s what they did after children were killed in a school,” he said. “It is cruel, it is shameful, it’s immoral.”

The Democrat lawmaker accused his colleagues of ignoring the opportunity to act. “Keep your thoughts and prayers, keep your tweets,” Jones said. “If you wanna address gun violence, you don’t need a tweet; what you need is a mirror.”

Jones warned that inaction would eventually hit closer to home for lawmakers who continue to block gun control measures. “Sooner or later it’s gonna hit home. And then it’ll be too late.”

The remarks come amid ongoing national debate over firearms legislation. Republicans maintain that Second Amendment rights must be preserved and argue that mental health and security enhancements are more effective solutions than banning guns.

Bondi Fires DOJ Staffer After Obscene Gesture at National Guard

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Attorney General Pam Bondi has fired a Department of Justice paralegal after she was caught on camera making an obscene gesture and shouting profanities at National Guard members stationed in Washington, D.C. The dismissal underscores the administration’s pledge to uphold respect for law enforcement and remove employees who undermine that mission.

The staffer, identified as Elizabeth Baxter, worked in the Environmental Defense Section of the DOJ’s Environment and Natural Resources Division. Surveillance footage from August 18 showed Baxter raising her middle finger toward Guard members near Metro Center and yelling “F— the National Guard.” She was later observed repeating the gesture and cursing at officers near the DOJ’s 4CON building.

Bondi confirmed the firing in a public statement, declaring that inappropriate behavior toward law enforcement would not be tolerated inside the Department of Justice. “This DOJ remains committed to defending President Trump’s agenda and fighting to make America safe again. If you oppose our mission and disrespect law enforcement, you will no longer work at DOJ,” she said.

Baxter’s termination follows another DOJ dismissal earlier this summer, when staffer Sean Charles Dunn was fired for throwing a sandwich at a Customs and Border Protection officer. Bondi has emphasized zero tolerance for misconduct, making clear that DOJ employees are expected to reflect the department’s mission in both their professional and personal conduct.

The incident highlights the heightened visibility of federal employees at a time when National Guard members are increasingly deployed to support security operations in Washington. Bondi’s swift decision reinforces the administration’s alignment with law enforcement and its insistence that those working under DOJ leadership demonstrate respect for uniformed service members.

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