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Tyler, Texas’s ABC affiliate reports: Senator Bob Hall of Canton has introduced Senate Bill 80, allowing Texas to declare federal actions unconstitutional. Hall has dubbed it the Texas Sovereignty Act. “We are an independent state, except for where the constitution gives the federal government specific authority to do something,” said Hall. The bill would create a bi-partisan joint committee to …

The Christian Post reports: Televangelist Kenneth Copeland revealed he was recently hospitalized for several days for a surgical procedure, but he is now doing well and expects to live until he is 120 because of a deal he made with God. “I had what some people would call a bad year. No, I’d never had an extended hospital stay. My …

“Christmas celebrates Christ’s death and resurrection. These are the very reasons why Christ came. Jesus is our only real hope! “The birth of Jesus is worth celebrating, but the resurrection is the reason He was sent. It is the finale of the Christmas story. Jesus was not born to stay in a manger; He was born to go to the …

The Associated Press reports: A federal judge on Monday struck down key parts of an Arkansas law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing “harmful” materials to minors. U.S. District Judge Timothy Brooks found that elements of the law are unconstitutional. “I respect the court’s ruling and will appeal,” Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin said …

“I’m strongly urging Matt Gaetz to return to Congress and on its first day next year, take a page from that old song The Harper Valley PTA and expose all the hypocrites in the House who have used tax money to cover up their sexual depravity. “Screw their rules. Screw them. They have destroyed this country. And Gaetz has to …

Yahoo News reports: On Sunday, President-Elect Donald Trump unveiled Bo Hines as his pick for the executive director of a presidential crypto council. In 2022, Trump endorsed Hines for a House seat representing North Carolina’s 13th District. Hines, however, lost his bid to Democrat Wiley Nickel. Hines, an ex-football player turned political figure, will take part in the Presidential Council …

Truthout reports: After a record-breaking year for anti-trans legislation, 2025 is shaping up to be even more challenging for transgender and queer people across the United States. A legislative tracker maintained by Erin In The Morning and other volunteers has found that nearly 120 anti-trans and anti-LGBTQ+ bills have already been filed in states nationwide ahead of the 2025 legislative …

Cleveland’s ABC affiliate reports: Advocates condemned Ohio lawmakers for passing another anti-LGBTQ bill as the General Assembly wrapped up, urging Gov. Mike DeWine to veto the legislation, though DeWine has indicated he will sign it. The Ohio Senate passed House Bill 8 and the Ohio House concurred with changes made to the bill, sending it to DeWine’s desk. He will …

“She served in the U.S. military for 20 years. So, by the way, if she was a foreign agent, how exactly was she carrying a gun in the U.S. military? It’s absurd. You will know who’s on which side by the reaction of Tulsi Gabbard. “If there are Republican senators who are voting against Tulsi Gabbard confirmation, then either in …

Politico reports: President-elect Donald Trump said Friday that he is picking the head of a right-wing Catholic advocacy group and critic of Pope Francis to serve as ambassador to the Holy See, potentially teeing up tensions with the Vatican. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that Brian Burch, head of the group Catholic Vote, “loves his Church and …

Amarillo’s ABC affiliate reports: The Bible is back on Canyon ISD shelves after being temporarily removed under a new state law banning sexually explicit material from school libraries. House Bill 900, known as the READER Act (Restricting Explicit and Adult Designated Educational Resources), states, “a library material vendor must perform a contextual analysis of the material to determine whether the …

“The Academy Awards announced the shortlist for documentaries. These are their top 15 films in the genre that will be whittled down to 5 nominees. ‘Am I Racist?’ did not make the top 15 even though it is the highest grossing doc of the decade and easily the most talked about, most watched, and most influential documentary of this year. …

Posted by hate group leader Mat Staver: Pornography use among Christians, including pastors, has now surpassed the national average for Americans in general and this rise is doing so largely unchecked. New data suggests a majority of Christian men and a rising percentage of Christian women view pornography occasionally, while a majority of pastors have struggled with porn use at …

Politico reports: At least a dozen senators are pushing to see the FBI’s background check on Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s embattled pick for Pentagon chief — a rare move for the committee that oversees his confirmation and a sign the former Fox News host still faces hurdles in the Senate. Unlike some other committees, the Senate Armed Services usually limits …

“So the president does three events in Georgia, ours being the last one ending at 11 pm. Red eyes all the way to Vegas, does a whole tour out west. Right? Arizona. He goes up to Carson City, ends with us in Vegas. Wakes up the next morning at 6 am, flies to Austin, does a press conference, does 3 …

The Huffington Post reports: The Oklahoma State Department of Education proposed a new administrative rule on Tuesday that would require school districts to collect data on undocumented students in the state. The agency that oversees the state’s public and charter schools announced the proposed rule about a month before President-elect Donald Trump, who has promised an unprecedented crackdown on undocumented …

Florida Politics reports: No one in Florida will be able to access Pornhub, the most trafficked pornography website worldwide, as of Jan. 1. Officials with Aylo, the parent company to the site, confirmed it will deny access for all users geo-located in the state. An email from the company made clear the restriction will happen in protest of new age …

The Assembly reports: When Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson greeted his fellow members of the Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies over Google Meet last week, his screen name raised some eyebrows—and a few giggles. There at the bottom of his window was the online handle heard ‘round the world: minisoldr. Earlier this year, Robinson’s gubernatorial campaign came apart after an Assembly report …

Newsweek reports: Outrage ensued after Satanists were allowed to set up a holiday display at the Minnesota State Capitol this year. The Minnesota Satanists shared in a Facebook post over the weekend that they have their first-ever holiday display at the Capitol building in St. Paul, sparking a wave of criticism from Republicans toward Governor Tim Walz, a Democrat. Representative …

Cleveland’s ABC affiliate reports: Ohio advocates are warning against a bill that would require schools to notify parents if the child identifies as LGBTQ+ as well as allow parents to opt out of so-called “sexuality” content. The GOP denies it is homophobic, saying it’s just a way for parents to stay informed. During the last expected week of lame duck …