- Daniel Lippman, Daniel Barnes and Sophia Cai @ Politico: The turbulent trajectory of Trump’s ‘Nazi streak’ acolyte
Paul Ingrassia’s almost Trumpian survival demonstrates how ideological affinity and personal loyalty can outweigh all other considerations in this administration.
- Ellie House and Mike Wendling @ BBC: The fight over Christian nationalism in a small Tennessee town
[Josh] Abbotoy is prominent in US conservative circles and describes his development as an "affinity-based community" - marketed to people not only interested in the peace and quiet of rural life, but in a constellation of right-wing ideals.
- Hemant Mehta @ Friendly Atheist: The Trump Administration keeps lying about George Washington praying at Valley Forge
A widely debunked story about Washington praying has now became official government messaging.
- Matt Dixon @ NBC News: Florida school district cut ties with GOP candidate James Fishback in 2022 over sexual misconduct allegations
Fishback has called the allegations that he had an inappropriate relationship with a female student who was a minor "completely false."
- Mother Jones: The Bible Says So…or Does It?
On this week’s “More To The Story,” religious scholar and TikTok star Dan McClellan examines how some Christian nationalists use—and often abuse—the Bible to gain political power.
- Will Sommer @ The Bulwark: Trump Admin Scores Visa for Founder of Russian Propaganda Outlet
Tenet Media’s Lauren Chen is back—even though the illegal-influence and money-laundering investigation remains open.
