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Trump humiliates America, but a new film gives us hope
Plus, Amanda Marcotte's Standing Room Only
Charles Davis
September 29, 2025
The news, in brief …
Truck, gunfire, flames: Michigan church attack
One killed, nine hurt in Sunday assault on Mormon church as community mourns loss of longtime LDS leader. Read more.
16 states push back with lawsuit on federal sex-ed crackdown
Legal action by 16 states challenges federal pressure to cut school grants for inclusive sex-ed programs. Read more.Born in the US? You might not be a citizen soon
Ending birthright citizenship means legal limbo for many U.S.-born residents. Read more.“Fire her now,” Trump tells Microsoft
Firing threats continue as Trump singles out Lisa Monaco, others question political influence on corporations. Read more.Kneel, and you’re out: FBI fires agents in 2020 protest picture
Agents fired for kneeling at 2020 George Floyd protests, fueling debate on agency rules and personal expression. Read more.ICE detains Des Moines superintendent, protests erupt
Roberts worked in US schools for decades. Now, ICE says he was never authorized to work, Iowans are protesting. Read more.
Make me smarter …
Trump at the UN: Turning point in history, and not in a good way
His speech was humiliating and terrifying — but at least it showed the world how damaged America is now. Read more.
Standing Room Only …
The real reason Karoline Leavitt wears a cross
Karoline Leavitt is known for wearing her bold, oversized cross necklaces to the White House press briefings, but what do they really say about faith in politics? Author and SiriusXM radio host John Fugelsang joins Salon’s Amanda Marcotte to talk about the hypocrisy behind Karoline Leavitt’s statement jewelry.
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Before you go …
“One Battle After Another” dredges up hope from the wreckage
In their epic drama, Paul Thomas Anderson and Leonardo DiCaprio map a way through our uniquely absurd reality. Read more.
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