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Former Trump WH aide Alyssa Farah Griffin: “I’ll never support Trump again...His former vice president isn’t backing him. That’s historic. That is a big deal. And it’s because he saw that he’s unfit. Pence is as conservative as they come.”

Iran says it wants de-escalation, but its proxies continue firing weapons it provides

Are Republican Voters Against Trump our greatest The Bulwark agnst authoritarianism and the key constituency in Defending Democracy Together? Bill Kristol shares his thoughts on the state of our democracy and how this year's election is shaping up on Talkin' Politics & Religion Pod.

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The Islamic State Never Went Away - Terrorism is a tactic, and fighting it requires a concerted strategy. foreignpolicy.com/2024/04/10/isl…

A devastation (and accurate) formulation by my friend Russell Moore. He has the integrity to call out others when they lose their integrity, their voice, their way. What's so unfortunate is people like him are so rare.
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This talk was the beginning of The Spirit of Our Politics in many ways

The whole 'get a warrant' talking point is very misleading. Section 702 does not violate the 4th Amendment.

Two things can be true: 702 is not unconstitutional and the FBI in its execution of Section 702 has abused it and made mistakes.

What is also left out is that FISA…

One good reason, among many, to reauthorize FISA

Given the escalating threat picture… Might be a good time to point out that the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 vision for counterterrorism and homeland security is to go back to pre-9/11 days.

If Trump wins - his playbook is to take us back to the 1990s. Cause that turned…

Dakota Adams (Adams for HD1) the son of Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes, is running for office in his home state on Montana — as a Democrat

Also this week: An Ohio church & the ADL file suit against White Lives Matter

It's the week in extremism:

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Update:

🚨Iran has told the White House that if the US defends Israel against its forthcoming retaliation for the Damascus strike, it will consider the US a viable target as well
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After ISIS attack in Moscow, FBI chief warns similar plans may be brewing in US timesofisrael.com/after-isis-att…

Quick scan of my news feed this morning includes:
1. FBI Dir Wray warning ISIS-K planning a coordinated attack

2. US believes Iran will retaliate against Israel as early as today. This may lead to US response; and the potential for proxy attacks on the homeland drastically…

Texas' Jewish, former House Speaker says it's true that far-right billionaire Tim Dunn told him he only wanted Christians in leadership:

Man on terror watchlist remains in U.S. after being released by Border Patrol nbcnews.com/investigations… via @nbcnews

Guess what arrived today…

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The Lord is merciful beyond all comprehension. Overcome by this for about 1000 reasons this morning. But you don’t have time for my 1000 reasons and, more than that, you have your own. We are so aware of our faults and failures that, if you’re like me, you’re taken aback if God