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White House Increasingly Uses Religious Symbolism to Justify Policies

New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman sees through the administration's strategy

NY Times Ignores Trump's Clear Goals in Iran War

The Gray Lady claims the war's aims are 'hazy' despite the president's repeated statements.

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith Sparks Debate Over Racism Claims

Commentator says racism 'isn't as prevalent' as some on the left argue

AOC Responds to Trump and Pope's Feud

The congresswoman weighs in on the escalating war of words between the former president and the pontiff.

New York Times Faces Backlash Over Headline Change on Op-Ed About Streamer Hasan Piker

Critics accused the Times of trying to soften the controversial streamer's inflammatory rhetoric.

Debate Erupts Over Perceived 'Double Standard' in Religious Imagery

Controversies over Trump depiction and Olympic drag performance fuel discussion on cultural interpretation of sacred symbols

Pope Leo's Anti-Trump Crusade Undermines His Moral Authority

The pontiff's partisan rhetoric and criticism of the former president has damaged his credibility as a spiritual leader, says columnist.

Tunisia Upholds 18-Month Sentence for Commentator Sonia Dahmani

CPJ condemns the decision, calling for authorities to repeal the conviction.

New York Times Faces Backlash Over Headline Change on Op-Ed About Streamer Hasan Piker

The Times swapped the original headline 'Hasan Piker Is Not the Enemy' after criticism that it sanitized the far-left streamer's views.

Nuns Sue New York Over Transgender Rights Law

Catholic nursing home faces fines and jail time for not affirming patients' gender identity and sexual preferences.

Former Trump Allies Question His Mental Fitness

Concerns mount over president's erratic behavior and bizarre statements

Trump's Golden Statue: A Dictator's Dream?

The former president's proposed presidential library raises concerns about the cult of personality and authoritarian aesthetics.

Trump's Niece Raises Concerns About His Mental Health

Mary Trump, a clinical psychologist, draws parallels between the president's behavior and his late father's battle with Alzheimer's.

Trump's Erratic Behavior Revives Mental Health Debate

Former president's recent comments spark renewed discussion about his mental state

NYT Columnist Expresses Concern Over Potential Political Gains from Iran Conflict

Thomas Friedman worries Netanyahu and Trump could be strengthened by victory over Iran

Conservative Republicans Warn Against MAGA's 'Holy War' Rhetoric

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and others in the MAGA movement are promoting Trump's war against Iran as a fight for fundamentalist Christianity, drawing criticism from conservatives and the Pope.

Trump Claims Victory in Iran War, Despite Ongoing Tensions

The president's tendency to redefine losses as wins has become a governing principle, say former aides.

Trump Seeks to Rename Iconic Institutions After Himself

The president's compulsive habit of branding everything with his name is a threat to American democracy, experts say.

Jeffries Claims Pledge of Allegiance Stands for 'Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion'

House Minority Leader's comments spark backlash over interpretation of American values.

The New York Times' Biased Agenda Against Trump and Israel Continues

The paper's coverage of the Iran war distorts the truth and fuels anti-Israel sentiment.

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