The Department of Defense has revised its new, shortened list of recognized religions after fury from Utah political leaders over not classifying Mormonism as a "Christian" faith. Why it matters: The omission is stoking ire between conservative Latter-day Saints and the rest of the religious right, as some Evangelical Christians reiterate claims that the Utah-based faith is "demonic " and a "cult ." Catch up quick: The DOD drastically reduced its list of 211 religions officially recognized for the purpose of military chaplains' services, Military.com reported last week. - Mormonism is among the 31 faiths that remain — but unlike Catholics, Jehovah's Witnesses, Lutherans, Christian Scientists and others, Latter-day Saints weren't…
Democrats are taking the fight over future House maps down ballot, with the super PAC Forward Majority planning to spend $30 million on two dozen state legislative races this year. Why it matters: They're betting that as few as eight statehouse races could help determine who controls redistricting for six U.S. House seats ahead of 2028. - "We're in the Wild West now," said Leslie Martes, the chief executive officer of Forward Majority. - "There are 7,000 legislative districts across the country. Not all of them are up this year, but you've got to make sure that you're playing in the right places with the resources that you have," she said. - The group is eyeing seats such as the Arizona State Senate's 17th District, currently held…
President Trump is leading Republicans’ unfounded claims of fraud in California’s glacial vote counting as his preferred candidate was knocked out of the runoff for Los Angeles mayor. Progressive Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman was projected by Decision Desk HQ to finish ahead of Republican Spencer Pratt, a reality television personality, as the two challenge incumbent Mayor Karen Bass (D), despite Pratt’s significant lead on election night. Read more: https://thehill.com/newsletters/morning-report/5914474-trump-claims-california-election-pratt-raman-israel-iran-strikes/ #Trump #SpencerPratt #LAMayor #KarenBass #NithyaRaman #LosAngeles #California
Who will go against Karen Bass in Mayoral election in California in November? The debate is on with Libertarian candidate for NY governor Larry Sharpe. "Prove It with Batya!" puts the hottest takes to the test as Batya Ungar-Sargon and guests from across the political spectrum make their case LIVE in a debate driven by facts (not just feelings). Viewers of the live stream join in with questions, data, and real-life experiences from across America, before casting their vote on who was able to "Prove It!" better.
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