Ian M. Giatti

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  Jul 21, 2026

  Former youth pastor arrested for alleged DUI crash that killed daughter

  A former Florida youth pastor whose 8-year-old daughter died in a high-speed, impaired-driving crash has been charged months after the incident, authorities said.

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  Jul 17, 2026

  JD Vance rejects arguments against Texas' Ten Commandments law: 'Cultural element of Western civilization'

  Comedian and podcast host Joe Rogan publicly criticized a Texas law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms during a conversation with Vice President JD Vance

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  Jul 16, 2026

  Police chief promises 'accountability' for Texas officers' confrontation with street preachers

  A Texas police chief says his officers mishandled a confrontation with street preachers outside the city’s pride event last month as federal prosecutors raised concerns about potential civil rights violations linked to the incident.

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  Jul 15, 2026

  Indiana official, Islamic advocacy group spar over claim US is a 'Christian nation'

  An Islamic advocacy group and the lieutenant governor of Indiana have sparred over whether playing Muslim calls to prayer over loudspeakers in communities can be banned, and if the United States is a Christian nation following a podcast appearence last month. 

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  Jul 14, 2026

  Lutheran church reportedly removes 'hidden, massive' wireless transmitters above preschool

  A Washington, D.C.-area Lutheran church has removed a wireless network transmitter previously located on its rooftop, according to an advocacy organization that expressed concerns with the installation. 

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  Jul 10, 2026

  3 things Christians should know about ‘Minions & Monsters’ 

  While it’s not clear why “Minions & Monsters” hasn’t lived up to box office expectations, some families are skipping it entirely due to concerns over occult themes that have gone viral on social media since the movie’s debut.

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  Jul 10, 2026

  Talarico campaign receives record $30M fundraising haul; Paxton posts $9M quarter

  The U.S. Senate campaign for state Rep. James Talarico says the Democratic nominee raised $30 million in the last three months, tripling the fundraising haul announced by his opponent, Attorney General Ken Paxton.

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  Jul 9, 2026

  Lutheran church hiding cell tower antenna in 'faux brick' above preschool, advocate says

  A former telecom executive and attorney says he has proof that a Washington, D.C.-area Lutheran church has installed a cell phone tower behind what appears to be a chimney-like structure on its roof.

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  Jul 9, 2026

  Gov. Abbott calls for probe into alleged 'birth tourism' services at Texas hospital

  Gov. Greg Abbott is calling for an immediate investigation into reports that a hospital in South Texas is marketing “birth packages” to foreign nationals as part of a controversial practice known as birth tourism.

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  Jul 8, 2026

  Murder conviction upheld for satanist who claimed his religious freedom was violated during trial

  A federal appeals court panel has upheld the conviction of a Texas man in the death of a 15-year-old girl, rejecting his claim that prosecutors violated his religious beliefs by introducing evidence of his satanic beliefs at trial.