House Speaker Mike Johnson defended ex-President Donald Trump’s controversial remarks about Arnold Palmer’s genitals at a rally, claiming it was just Trump having “fun.” When pressed by CNN’s Jake Tapper, Johnson tried to deflect the issue by focusing on voters’ well-being, but Tapper questioned the appropriateness of Trump’s comments and his increasingly darker rhetoric, including the suggestion of using the military against dissenters. Tapper highlighted Trump’s specific targets, such as Adam Schiff and Nancy Pelosi, in his divisive remarks.
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Supreme Court appears likely to side with Catholic Church and Trump in key religious exemption case
The Supreme Court is leaning towards supporting Wisconsin-based Catholic Charities in their dispute with the government over a state ruling that affects their ability to care for the sick and poor. The group argues that their mission of helping others, regardless of faith, is a core religious practice. Justices expressed concerns about the state interfering in religious matters and violating the First Amendment by denying the charity a tax exemption based on religious behavior criteria....
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