June 6, 2025 Christianists, Republicans
Politico reports: Rep. Mary Miller (R-Ill.) said in a since-deleted social media post on Friday it was “deeply troubling” that a Sikh man, whom she initially misidentified as Muslim, led a prayer on the floor of the House. Miller wrote on X that the man, Giani Surinder Singh, “should never have been allowed” to lead the prayer and called for …
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June 6, 2025 Republicans, Trump cultists
“We take threats to law enforcement very seriously. As the state leading the nation in immigration enforcement, FL will not sit idly by and allow agents from DHS/ICE and/or state and local agencies to be targeted. Accordingly, I have directed state law enforcement agencies to respond to any attempt to ‘doxx’ law enforcement personnel and place them in danger. Sabotaging …
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June 6, 2025 Elon Musk, Infighting Is Funny
The Daily Beast reports: J.D. Vance was forced to reaffirm his allegiance to President Trump after Elon Musk backed a call for the vice president to replace his boss. On Thursday, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO replied “Yes” to a post by an X user who asked: “President vs Elon. Who wins? My money’s on Elon. Trump should be impeached …
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June 6, 2025 Crime, Religion
The Midland Daily News reports: A former leader at Midland Baptist Church and Coleman’s Grace Baptist Church, Scott Haught, 54, was sentenced to serve up to 25 years in prison for sexually abusing two of his daughters. A jury found Haught, 54, of Saginaw, guilty of nine felony criminal sexual conduct charges after a two-and-a-half-day trial in March. He was …
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June 6, 2025 Elon Musk, Trump Administration
Axios reports: House Democrats are asking the Department of Justice and FBI whether it is true, as Elon Musk now claims, that President Trump is in the Epstein files, Axios has learned. It’s the starkest example to date of how the highly public feud between the president and his onetime lieutenant is playing right into the hands of the Trump’s …
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June 6, 2025 Elon Musk, Russia
Newsweek reports: A Russian official said that the nation could offer American billionaire Elon Musk political asylum over his fierce dispute with U.S. President Donald Trump. The U.S. president and the world’s richest man have had a dramatic fallout, leaving many wondering what will come of the relationship. Dmitry Novikov [photo], first deputy chairman of the State Duma Committee on …
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June 6, 2025 Crime, Religion
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports: A former North Texas pastor and elementary school volunteer faces charges related to possession of material depicting the sexual abuse of children, officials said. Lewisville police issued arrest warrants for Jim Mustain on April 23, the department said in a statement. Mustain, former community pastor at Frisco’s Preston Trail Community Church, was extradited to North …
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June 6, 2025 Christianists, LGBT News
Fort Myers’ CBS affiliate reports: The Naples Police Department has issued additional rules aimed at protestors ahead of Pride Fest. Police reported that those who chose to attend the event at Cambier Park on June 7 are allowed to protest on private property without blocking traffic or disrupting order. Protestors must also have the private property owner’s permission to protest …
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June 6, 2025 Christianists, Hate Groups
Posted to the Liberty Counsel’s website: Hope* loves the Lord and uses her creative talent to earn a few extra dollars selling inspirational, custom-designed coffee mugs on a popular craft seller’s website. But when she was asked to make a custom mug celebrating “Queers,” her deeply held Christian beliefs prevented her from accepting the order. The word “queer,” by definition, …
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June 6, 2025 Christianists, Hate Groups
Posted to the Family Research Council’s website: It’s been a while since Americans could actually sit back and enjoy June. Now, instead of bumping into rainbows in every aisle and choking on the colored logos of every conceivable brand, there’s some freedom from the suffocating fumes of Pride Month. In these last two years, the march to pull companies back …
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