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4,811 stories Updated Aug 10, 2026 Related desks: Elections National Security

The lead Aug 10, 2026 3

Michigan Dem Senate Candidate Advocates for Sharia Law in U.S.

In a newly resurfaced video, Abdul El-Sayed called Oklahoma's Sharia law ban part of a "history of racism" - just the latest example of his alarming links to Islamic extremist ideology.

Shane Harris

Aug 10, 2026 1

DNC Faces Catastrophic Donor Revolt

The DNC is $2 million in debt and mortgaged its own headquarters for a $15 million loan, while the RNC has stockpiled over $128 million.

David Catron

Aug 9, 2026 3

25 Years in the School of Love

Reflecting on 25 years of marriage as a "school of love"—why viewing marriage as a cornerstone, not a capstone, builds lasting happiness.

David P. Deavel

Aug 8, 2026 22

Trump’s Border Victory Is an Affordability Victory

Trump's border enforcement hit 15 months of zero releases, easing pressure on housing, jobs, and services—delivering real affordability gains for Americans.

Ben Solis

Aug 7, 2026 57

Trump Signs Executive Orders Cracking Down on Birthright Citizenship

The June 30 ruling in Trump v. Barbara struck down his first order; the new pair targets birth tourism, including Chinese nationals who hire U.S. surrogates.

Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell

Aug 7, 2026 5

Conservative College Students Need Courage

A social psychology elective spent three weeks teaching students to "unlearn their whiteness," and a Pennsylvania senior is one of the few willing to say so out loud.

Jennifer Ryan

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