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EST. 2024 · FRIDAY · MAY 16, 2025 · ONLINE EDITION

POLITICS

Border Policy Shake-Up Sparks Bipartisan Backlash

Lawmakers on both sides question new enforcement directive as states push back.

Trade Talks Stall as Key Allies Demand Concessions

Behind closed doors, negotiators hit new friction points over tariffs and tech.

CHRISTIAN NEWS

House Passes Bill to Protect Faith-Based Initiatives

Legislation aims to strengthen religious liberties and funding for community outreach.

Church Leaders Unite Against Rising Persecution

New report highlights global threats—and calls for prayer and policy action.

WASHINGTON

Inside the Funding Fight Shaking Capitol Hill

Appropriators clash over spending cuts and must-pass legislation.

Oversight Hearing Exposes Agency Overreach

Watchdog testimony raises questions about accountability and transparency.

THE WEEK’S BIGGEST STORIES. ONE HOT TAKE AT A TIME.

White House Briefing Gets Heated

Press Secretary faces tough questions on inflation, borders, and foreign policy.

Media Bias Exposed in Real Time

Side-by-side coverage reveals stark differences in how the story is being told.

Weekend Read: Faith, Freedom & the Future

What’s really at stake—and why it matters now more than ever.