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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1787, The Congress of the Confederation enacts the Northwest Ordinance establishing governing rules for the Northwest Territory. It also establishes procedures for the admission of new states and limits the expansion of slavery. In 1908, Tim Spencer, American country & western singer-songwriter and actor (died 1974) was born. In 1926, T. Loren Christianson, American politician (died 2019) was born. In 1951, Rob Bishop, American educator and politician was born. In 1977, Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War. In 1995, Godtfred Kirk Christiansen, Danish businessman (born 1920) passed away. In 2011, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. In 2013, Vernon B. Romney, American lawyer and politician, 14th Attorney General of Utah (born 1924) passed away. In 2014, Thomas Berger, American author and playwright (born 1924) passed away. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
America Isn't a Christian Nation--or a Secular One
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America isn't a Christian nation. But it has never been strictly secular.
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Townhall
· Jul 12, 2026
Leftists Should Want America to Be a Christian Nation
Leftists Should Want America to Be a Christian Nation
American Thinker
· Jul 1, 2026
Our Very Christian Founding
Photo Credit: Public DomainThe United States has reached its 250th birthday, and remarkably, there is still a debate about whether we were founded as an explicitly Christian nation.
Talking Points Memo
· Jul 9, 2026
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...
MS NOW
· Jul 1, 2026
The Christian nationalist vision of America couldn’t be further from the founders’ plan
The Christian nationalist version of the founding of the United States represents a deliberate attempt to forcibly baptize America and transform the nation into something it isn’t — and something the founders never intended it to be. The post The Christian nationalist vision of America couldn’t be further from the founders’ plan appeared first on MS NOW.
The National Memo
· Jul 3, 2026
On This Special July 4, Celebrate With America's Diverse, Inspiring World Cup Team
Americans seeking inspiration during this anniversary of our independence should turn away from the nation’s capital, where Donald Trump’s narcissistic holiday antics offer nothing but national embarrassment (and perhaps a few laughs). Look instead to the World Cup, where the performance of the US Men’s National Team is renewing the patriotic pride and national solidarity of a free people – led by players whose diverse citizenship rebukes the current regime's xenophobia and bigotry.
The Independent
· Jun 26, 2026
2026 isn’t the first time Christians have tried to claim the US as their own
More often than not, the insistence that the U.S. is ‘one nation under God’ is not a triumphant statement of success
Fox News
· Jul 2, 2026
SEN TIM SCOTT: My family's journey shows America's founding promise is alive and strong
As America celebrates 250 years, a recommitment to Judeo-Christian values and the founding ideals echoed by King and Douglass is essential.
Manhattan Institute for Policy Research
· Jul 3, 2026
Let’s Mark America 250 with a Civic Education Revival
Let’s Mark America 250 with a Civic Education Revival
Christian Headlines
· Jun 23, 2026
Was America Founded as a Christian Nation? Historian Says the Answer Is Complicated
Was America founded as a Christian or secular nation? A historian argues the answer is complex, acknowledging Christianity's profound influence while highlighting the deliberate choice to establish religious liberty over a state church.
Hot Air
· Jun 28, 2026
America at 250: Lincoln's Reminder That God Judges Us All
America at 250: Lincoln's Reminder That God Judges Us All
Conservative Review
· Jun 30, 2026
Texas To Include The Bible As Part Of New K-12 Required Reading Lists
This is just the most recent example of states adding religion back into public school curriculum.
The Daily Signal
· Jul 4, 2026
4 Facts Busting the Myth of Thomas Jefferson as a Secularist Hero
Those who wish to purge Christianity and the Bible from American public life often trumpet the third president, Thomas Jefferson, as a champion of the “wall of separation between church and state.” Yet Jefferson was far from a secularist hero. As America celebrates the 250th anniversary of his most influential work, the Declaration of Independence,...
The New European
· Jul 3, 2026
The awful truth about the revolting film Elon Musk wants you to watch
Banned in Germany and made available on X, Citizen Vigilante isn't an aberration; it's the logical endpoint of Hollywood’s careless obsession with a violent, racist myth
Disclose.tv
· Jun 26, 2026
[Video] NOW - Trump says the U.S.
NOW - Trump says the U.S. must remain one nation under God.@disclosetv
RedState
· Jul 4, 2026
One Song, Two Wars, and an Enduring American Anthem: The Story Behind 'God Bless America'
One Song, Two Wars, and an Enduring American Anthem: The Story Behind 'God Bless America'
Washington Examiner
· Jun 22, 2026
Trump’s big tent religious appeal doesn’t care about creed or denomination
President Donald Trump is a non-denominational Protestant who has offered little in terms of his personal convictions or theological beliefs, but he has made catering to all denominations a signature aspect of his second administration. Many of these denominations do not get along. Some are diametrically opposed to one another’s beliefs. Some do not even []
Independent Journal Review
· Jul 2, 2026
JD Vance Gives The Left A Lesson In Christian Tradition
Vice President J.D. Vance made that point in a recent interview with Daily Wire host Michael Knowles, in a clip posted Tuesday on X. His argument was not simply that modern secular progressivism has its own beliefs. It was that many of its rituals and public declarations borrow heavily from Christianity while stripping out God, [] The post JD Vance Gives The Left A Lesson In Christian Tradition appeared first on Red Right Patriot.
Freedom From Religion Foundation
· Jul 2, 2026
FFRF Co-President on America’s secular founding runs nationally
Photo by Charles “Duck” Unitas on Unsplash A timely op-ed by Freedom From Religion Foundation Co-President Annie Laurie Gaylor rebutting President Trump’s Christian nationalist claim that America is “one nation under God” has ... More » from FFRF Co-President on America’s secular founding runs nationally The post FFRF Co-President on America’s secular founding runs nationally appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.
National Review
· Jul 12, 2026
Sustaining an American National Identity Requires Civic Education
A shared civic tradition unites Americans in a way nothing else can.
Faith and Freedom Coalition
· Apr 27, 2026
RSVP Today for Rededicate 250
For 250 years, the United States has been shaped by God’s Providence. Now, it’s time for us to come together [] The post RSVP Today for Rededicate 250 appeared first on Faith Freedom Coalition.
Right Wing Watch
· Jul 7, 2026
Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith Says Muslims Have No Right To Exercise Their Faith 'In Our Public Spaces'
Indiana's Christian nationalist Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith says that Muslims have no right to exercise their faith in the public square because the heritage of America is a Christian heritage and so that's why Christianity takes precedent over all other faiths.
Pew Research Center
· Jun 22, 2026
Many Americans favor prayer in public schools, but few think it should be mandatory
Americans are almost equally split on whether the Ten Commandments should be displayed in public school classrooms. But Republicans, White evangelicals and older Americans are more supportive than other groups.
Haaretz
· Jul 5, 2026
A fourth of July reminder: American Jews aren't subjects of Israel
A fourth of July reminder: American Jews aren't subjects of Israel
The Root
· Jul 4, 2026
America Needs Repairs: How We Reclaim the Promise of Freedom This July 4th
America isn’t a land or a flag. It isn’t a president or a party. It’s a people. America is only free if we are too, because freedom is more than just liberty.
OpsLens
· Jul 10, 2026
Appeals court: Christian schools must adopt pro-LGBT beliefs to participate in tuition program * WorldNetDaily * by Bob Unruh
Source link In a stunning blow to the Constitution’s protections regarding free exercise of religion and free speech, an appeals court has ordered that Christian schools in Maine must follow
Crikey
· Jul 1, 2026
Christian nationalism is on the rise. Its disciples have more power than you realise
A constellation of influential institutions and figures are espousing a return to fundamental Christian values in our society, laws and national identity. The post Christian nationalism is on the rise. Its disciples have more power than you realise appeared first on Crikey.
Article | The Nation
· Jun 24, 2026
The Celebration of the Nation's Birth Is Still a Sham
Madiba K. Dennie If America must observe its 250th anniversary, let it be by taking stock of Reconstruction’s unfinished mission. The post The Celebration of the Nation's Birth Is Still a Sham appeared first on The Nation.
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· Jul 3, 2026
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PBS NewsHour
· Jun 26, 2026
WATCH: Trump speaks at Faith and Freedom Coalition policy conference
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The Daily Beast
· Jul 2, 2026
Trump’s Melting State Fair Hit With Fresh Humiliation
Evan Vucci / REUTERSAn East Coast heat wave is wreaking havoc on Donald Trump’s already troubled Great American State Fair in the capital. The country’s 250th anniversary celebrations in Washington have so far seen lackluster attendance, a flimsy, plywood lookalike of Trump’s arch project, and a Confederate flag controversy that turned into a MAGA boycott of a pickle company. The fireworks celebration on July 4th has also been pushed back even later, on account of Trump’s planned speech that night.“On July 4th, it’s going to be approximately 107 degrees out,” Trump said Wednesday in North Dakota, “and I’m going to make a really long speech just to show that I can do anything. It’s gonna be 107!”Read more at The Daily Beast.
FaithWire
· Jun 22, 2026
‘A Direct Assault on Christianity’: Steve Deace’s Spielberg ‘Disclosure Day’ WARNING
If that's not a statement, I don't know what is.
Hungarian Conservative
· Jun 30, 2026
‘Secularism is the removal of religion from society’ — An Interview with Pierre-Hugues Barré
Is French secularism (laïcité) a ‘sword’ or a ‘shield’? Is atheism the new state religion of France? We spoke to a French lawyer and academic, a Non-Resident Fellow at the Danube Institute, about the origins, significance, and paradoxes of the French constitutional principle of secularism, as well as the historical struggle between the church and the state in France. The post ‘Secularism is the removal of religion from society’ — An Interview with Pierre-Hugues Barré appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.
The Hill
· Jul 4, 2026
The left isn't celebrating America anymore — what will they celebrate instead?
We’ve made it to 250, but it’s hard to imagine another hundred.
The College Fix
· Jun 25, 2026
‘Very progressive’: Professor says Texas Christian U. is ‘growing’ DEI curriculum
School is not Christian in ‘a lot of ways,’ professor says Texas Christian University Professor Aesha John was caught on camera saying the school’s nursing and health science program is “growing” its diversity, equity, and inclusion program. “Over time, we have become even more intentional about being race-conscious,” John told an undercover reporter with watchdog []
Attack the System
· Jul 10, 2026
Hate For Christians is CONSUMING Israel
Netanyahu tells CUFI that Israel is the one country in the Middle East where Christians aren’t persecuted — but the Washington Post, OSV News, and DW document a sharp rise in anti-Christian attacks across Israel, including soldiers spitting on Christians in Jerusalem, threatening to alienate Israel’s evangelical base [] The post Hate For Christians is CONSUMING Israel first appeared on Attack the System.
Fortune
· Jun 25, 2026
‘Today I am celebrating the victory of our people’: Native Americans ring in the anniversary of the Battle of Little Bighorn
The United States of America is celebrating its 250th birthday. The people who beat Custer are celebrating something else.
Slate
· Jul 4, 2026
This Is What America Is Like at 250. But What Will We Be Like at 500? I Have Some Thoughts.
One Dakota, and One Carolina, but a hellish and unnavigable Three Virginias.
WFNC – 640 AM – Fayetteville
· Jun 24, 2026
CELEBRATE THIS SATURDAY!
America's birthday isn't just a party... it's THE party. 250 years of freedom, pride, and showing up for each other- and Cumberland County? Yeah, we'r...
Bloomberg
· Jul 5, 2026
Hardcore History’s DanCarlin Explains: Where Do We Go From Here?
This Independence Day marks the 250th anniversary of America. But with an increasing amount of polarization and conflict, is this holiday able to bring the country together? Dan Carlin, host of Hardcore History, joins Max Chafkin on this bonus episode of the Everybody's Business podcast to answer the question, “Have we been through this before?” (Source: Bloomberg)
Knock-LA
· Jul 9, 2026
“I’m not interested in patriotism. I’m interested in justice.”
As America commemorates 250 years, community leaders share their thoughts on the fight for liberation amid increased fascism. The post “I’m not interested in patriotism. I’m interested in justice.” appeared first on Knock LA.
Slate Magazine
· Jul 4, 2026
Will America Be Any Better at 500? I Made Some Guesses.
One Dakota, and One Carolina, but a hellish and unnavigable Three Virginias.
The Tribune
· Jul 5, 2026
Trump honours heroes and history in heartfelt 250th anniversary tribute at ‘Salute to America’ celebrations
Throughout the evening, the President wove the stories of veterans and heroes into a broader narrative of national unity, declaring, We are ONE PEOPLE, ONE FAMILY, with ONE FLAG -- and as our Declaration of Independence tells us, we are all made in the image of one Almighty God.
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jun 26, 2026
‘They want to wipe out Christians from Plateau’ – Rev Dachomo cries again to Trump
Regional Chairman of the Church of Christ in Nations, COCIN, for Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, has again called on the President of the United States, Donald Trump, to intervene in what he described as a calculated genocide aimed at wiping out Christians from the state. The outspoken cleric, [] ‘They want to wipe out Christians from Plateau’ – Rev Dachomo cries again to Trump
The News Letter
· Jul 1, 2026
New draft Religious Education syllabus for Northern Ireland keeps Christianity central in line with Supreme Court says Minister Paul Givan
The new draft Religious Education syllabus for Northern Ireland recognises the central place of Christianity in line with a recent Supreme Court judgment, Education Minister Paul Givan has said.
The Epoch Times
· Jul 6, 2026
Lawmakers Renew Calls for Action Against Falun Gong Persecution as Senate Weighs Organ-Harvesting Bills
Sen. Todd Young and Rep. Pat Ryan linked America's 250th anniversary to religious freedom as a Senate bill targeting CCP organ harvesting cleared committee.
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