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A Pro-Trump Christian Group Wants to Put a Cross on the Moon
The Christian right has been gaining traction in Washington, D.C. under President Donald Trump. And now, one Trump-aligned religious group...
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Off The Press
· Jul 4, 2026
Trump allies want their man immortalized on Mount Rushmore
Trump allies want to see him on Mount Rushmore...Click to read more
NBC News
· Jul 3, 2026
Trump warns of communist ‘threat’ and touts America’s strength at Mount Rushmore
No presidential distinction rivals having one’s likeness carved onto Mt. Rushmore — an honor destined to elude Donald Trump, though his allies have pushed for it.
Daily Mail
· Jul 4, 2026
Taylor, hold our beer! Trump delights fans with dramatic Mt Rushmore flyover as he kicks off America 250 celebrations with newlyweds Bettina and Don Jr and daughter Tiffany
Taylor, hold our beer! Trump delights fans with dramatic Mt Rushmore flyover as he kicks off America 250 celebrations with newlyweds Bettina and Don Jr and daughter Tiffany
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 5, 2026
Horoscope Today, July 5, 2026: Mars Trine Pluto Ignites a Rare Surge of Power Across All 12 Zodiac Signs
Sunday’s horoscope is dominated by Mars in Gemini forming an exact trine with Pluto in Aquarius at 9:06 AM, one of the most strategically powerful alignments of the entire summer. Where Saturday’s Mars-Uranus conjunction delivered volatile, unpredictable shocks to the system, July 5 is the complete opposite. The trine channels that same raw energy into focused, disciplined, and deeply transformative action. Every zodiac sign that sits down to do something today will actually get it done, without having to fight to stay focused or motivated. The Pisces Moon adds a layer of emotional depth and heightened intuition that makes this
Al Arabiya English
· Jun 26, 2026
Will Burnham Stand Up to Trump?
"Donald Trump is VERY, VERY UNPOPULAR in Britain." YouGov Founder Peter Kellner argues Andy Burnham is unlikely to align himself too closely with Donald Trump as he seeks public support in the UK.
DNyuz
· Jun 23, 2026
White House ally holds ‘big chip of leverage’ that may decide Trump’s fate: analysis
One member of President Donald Trump’s White House holds a “big chip of leverage” that could decide Trump’s fate once he leaves office, according to a new analysis. Mark Green, president of the New Democracy Project, argued in a new Substack essay that Vice President JD Vance holds the key to deciding Trump’s fate in []
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