Reactionary Christians are pushing the country toward authoritarianism — and a Trump 2024 win, ethics professor warns

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Community faith leaders gather with candles in their hands for a prayer vigil in front of the US Capitol.
Community faith leaders gather for a prayer vigil on the second anniversary of the January 6 attack on the Capitol in Washington, DC. Speakers called for an end to Christian nationalism and denounced political violence.

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Russia's dark fleet of ships kept its oil exports strong. But 2 recent incidents in the Red Sea highlight the risks of that strategy.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Trump told Iowa supporters 'it's worth it' to go vote for him in the cold, even if they're 'sick as a dog' and die after casting their ballots

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Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks to supporters during a rally at Simpson College on January 14, 2024 in Indianola, Iowa.
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks to supporters during a rally at Simpson College on January 14, 2024 in Indianola, Iowa.

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Ron DeSantis was offered a participation trophy for his presidential campaign

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A person tries to give Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis a 'participation trophy' during a campaign stop.
Davram Stiefler of the prankster duo "The Good Liars" attempted to give Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis a 'participation trophy' during a campaign stop in Atlantic, Iowa.

DA Fani Willis defends prosecutor she hired for Trump's Georgia election case amid allegations of an 'improper' relationship

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Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis speaks
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis speaks at the Big Bethel AME Church in Atlanta, Georgia.

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College-educated Republicans once appeared ready to move on from Trump. They're now solidly behind his 2024 campaign.

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Former President Donald Trump.

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Jamie Raskin says GOP lawmakers supporting Trump act like a 'religious cult' and will be 'fit only for selling flowers and incense at Dulles Airport' after he's defeated

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Rep. Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, speaks during a news conference at the Capitol on January 5, 2024, about threats to democracy three years after the January 6th riot.
Rep. Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, at a news conference.

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Why is Trump almost certain to romp in Iowa? Compared to 2016, first-time caucusgoers and evangelicals are giving him huge leads over his GOP rivals.

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Former President Donald Trump mingles with supporters in Clinton, Iowa.

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Bernie Sanders urges Biden to revoke unconstrained financial support for Israel: 'Killing children is not the solution'

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Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., walks out of the West Wing of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, to talk with reporters following his meeting with President Joe Biden.
Sen. Bernie Sanders walks out of the West Wing of the White House following a meeting with President Joe Biden.

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Elizabeth Warren says lawmakers need a raise so that Congress isn't 'the plaything of multimillionaires and billionaires'

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Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts at a hearing on Capitol Hill on January 11, 2024.
Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts at a hearing on Capitol Hill on January 11, 2024.

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