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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June 6, 2025 Elon Musk, Infighting Is Funny
The New York Post reports: President Trump is planning on parting ways with all traces of Elon Musk — including the Tesla he bought at full price on March 11. The president is looking to now sell or give away his red Tesla, a White House official confirmed to The Post. The vehicle is currently parked in the White House …
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June 6, 2025 Republicans, Trump cultists
RONNA MCDANIEL: “I’m hoping it’s like a Ross and Rachel thing. That it’s just a break and they come back together. You know, we all panicked when they broke up on ‘Friends’ and I hope that they come back together.’ CHRIS CUOMO: “After she called Ross a pedophile?” RONNA MCDANIEL: “I hope they come back together. I think Trump’s – …
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June 6, 2025 LGBT News, Trump Administration
Washington DC’s CBS affiliate reports: Dupont Circle is officially closed for WorldPride weekend. Police were in the area early Friday morning roping it off. The latest move comes after the original closure sparked backlash from neighbors, prompting a reversal from D.C.’s police chief. Now it appears the temporary closure is back on. A spokesperson for the National Park Service told …
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