Good morning, patriots! On this day in 1776, the U.S. Declaration of Independence was read aloud to George Washington’s troops in New York. The public reading came just days after the Continental Congress adopted the document, and it served to rally the soldiers' spirits as they prepared to defend the newborn nation against British forces. It was a bold moment of unity, defiance, and purpose.

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IRS Says Churches Free to Back Candidates

In a stunning reversal with major First Amendment implications, the IRS now says churches may endorse political candidates without risking their tax-exempt status. The shift came in a court filing tied to a lawsuit between the National Religious Broadcasters and the IRS, where both sides agreed that clergy discussing political candidates from the pulpit is akin to a “family discussion.” The judge has yet to formally approve the consent judgment, but the implications are already sending shockwaves.

At the heart of the case is the Johnson Amendment, a 1954 law prohibiting 501(c)(3) nonprofits — including churches — from supporting or opposing candidates. The law was spearheaded by then-Senator Lyndon B. Johnson, who pushed the rule to muzzle conservative groups that backed his opponents.

President Donald Trump has long fought to dismantle the amendment, declaring at the 2017 National Prayer Breakfast that he would “get rid of and totally destroy” it so religious leaders could “speak freely and without fear.” Now, years later, his position appears vindicated.

The joint court filing reframes the debate over religious speech and politics. While the final ruling remains pending, the government's admission alone could embolden faith leaders nationwide to reclaim their voice in the public square without fear of IRS retribution.

Why it matters: This is a massive win for religious liberty — and a death knell for decades of bureaucratic speech policing under the guise of “neutrality.” If the judge signs off, the ruling could set a nationwide precedent, empowering thousands of churches ahead of the 2026 midterms.

TRIVIA OF THE DAY

USDA to China: Hands Off Our Farms

At a press conference Tuesday, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins made it crystal clear: “There will be no amnesty” for illegal immigrants — and no more farmland sales to China or other U.S. adversaries. The announcement is part of the administration’s new National Farm Security Action Plan, which would ban the Chinese Communist Party from acquiring American farmland and reclaim land already purchased by China and other hostile nations.

In a sweeping statement, Rollins emphasized the push for a 100% American workforce, citing 34 million able-bodied adults currently on Medicaid as proof that America doesn’t have a labor shortage — it has a willpower shortage. She rejected the idea that deportations would hurt agriculture, stating they would proceed in a “strategic and intentional” way to protect the food supply and job market.

As reported by Townhall, Rollins’ remarks align with President Trump’s America First approach. The administration argues that if Americans can’t buy land in China, the CCP shouldn’t be allowed to buy land here — especially not farmland critical to our national security.

Why it matters: This is the boldest move yet to protect American land, labor, and food from foreign influence and illegal labor.

QUICK HITS

• 🎤 Diddy Sentencing Set for October 3

  Sean “Diddy” Combs will be sentenced on October 3 after being convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. He faces up to 10 years per count, though experts expect less. The judge denied bail, citing Combs’ own lawyer’s admission that the case involved domestic violence. He was acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking.

• 💊 Trump Threatens 200% Tariff on Pharma

  President Donald Trump announced plans to impose up to a 200% tariff on imported pharmaceuticals, promising action “very soon.” He hinted at a 1–1.5 year delay, but the warning sent shockwaves through the drug industry, which fears price hikes, supply chain disruptions, and reduced domestic investment. Trump’s move targets Big Pharma’s global outsourcing and reasserts his America First economic policy.

• 🧠 Biden’s Ex-Doctor Delays Testimony

  Dr. Kevin O’Connor, former physician to President Joe Biden, requested a delay in his testimony before the House Oversight Committee investigating Biden’s mental fitness. O’Connor reportedly clashed with Chairman James Comer over the scope of questions, especially surrounding Biden’s use of an autopen for official signatures. The hearing was scheduled for this week but is now in flux.

• 🚫 Judge Blocks Trump’s Planned Parenthood Ban

  A federal judge temporarily blocked a provision in President Trump’s tax and spending bill that sought to cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood. Judge Indira Talwani issued a restraining order to keep payments flowing, calling the measure an unlawful targeting of Planned Parenthood clinics. The administration must now maintain customary disbursements while the case proceeds.

•  🇷🇺 Putin Fires Minister, He Dies Hours Later

  Former Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoit was found dead by suicide just hours after being fired by President Vladimir Putin. The Kremlin published the decree of his dismissal Monday morning, with Andrey Nikitin appointed interim minister. Starovoit’s sudden death has raised serious questions amid growing turmoil within Russia’s leadership ranks.

• 🤖 AI Fake Rubio Voice Targets Diplomats

  An imposter used AI to mimic Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s voice, contacting U.S. and foreign officials via Signal and voicemail. According to a diplomatic cable, at least five high-level individuals, including three foreign ministers, were targeted in the breach. The incident has sparked renewed concern over AI deepfakes and national security vulnerabilities.

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