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afn.net > media > 02/05/2026 > wapo-layoffs-over-300-employees-and-cuts-multiple-news-sections

WaPo layoffs over 300 employees and cuts multiple news sections

WaPo layoffs over 300 employees and cuts multiple news sections52+ min ago   (401+ words) Washington D.C.'s paper of record is now a shell of its former self. The Washington Post (WaPo) laid off fully a third of its staff on Wednesday, eliminating its sports section entirely and paring down its foreign desk to bare…...

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afn.net > church-faith > 02/05/2026 > congressman-nigeria-needs-less-pr-more-admission-of-bloodshed

Congressman: Nigeria needs less PR, more admission of bloodshed

Congressman: Nigeria needs less PR, more admission of bloodshed52+ min ago   (636+ words) Persecution of Christians is becoming more prevalent worldwide and hiring a public relations firm won't stop it, a U.S. House member told "Washington Watch" on Wednesday. Many American Christians see persecution as something that happens in far away places, but Rep....

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afn.net > pro-life > 02/05/2026 > in-shameful-vote-lawmakers-choose-profit-over-protections

In 'shameful' vote, lawmakers choose profit over protections

In 'shameful' vote, lawmakers choose profit over protections1+ hour, 33+ min ago   (331+ words) The Nebraska legislature has failed to advance simple and important safeguards for women facing abuse, trafficking, and abortion. Nate Grasz, executive director of Nebraska Family Alliance, says LB 669 to change requirements for voluntary and informed consent and civil actions relating…...

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afn.net > national-security > 02/05/2026 > chang-china-cannot-defend-tehran-from-us

Chang: China cannot defend Tehran from U.S.

Chang: China cannot defend Tehran from U.S.1+ hour, 49+ min ago   (345+ words) An expert on communist China says Beijing is in no position to come to Iran's aid should the United States unleash a major military blow on the rogue Islamic regime. Meanwhile, the AP also says that regime has agreed to…...

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afn.net > politics-govt > 02/05/2026 > a-lesson-for-sanctuary-cities-cooperation-is-best-for-everyone

A lesson for sanctuary cities: Cooperation is best for everyone

A lesson for sanctuary cities: Cooperation is best for everyone1+ hour, 49+ min ago   (431+ words) Immigration enforcement advocates are pleased that border czar Tom Homan has convinced authorities in Minnesota to cooperate with federal immigration officers. With state and local officials agreeing to turn arrested illegal aliens over to the feds, Homan announced Wednesday that…...

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afn.net > church-faith > 02/05/2026 > annual-prayer-event-pray-vote-stand-chapters-part-of-frcs-vision

Annual prayer event, 'Pray, Vote, Stand' chapters, part of FRC's vision

Annual prayer event, 'Pray, Vote, Stand' chapters, part of FRC's vision1+ hour, 49+ min ago   (374+ words) Eyewitnesses to a recent prayer gathering in Washington, D.C. say they were encouraged by Capitol Hill lawmakers who prayed, honestly and fervently, for God to help them and the people they represent. The fourth-annual "National Gathering for Prayer and Repentance" was…...

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afn.net > opinions > ben-shapiro > 02/05/2026 > warning-signs-flashing-for-gop-but-better-messaging-can-help

Warning signs flashing for GOP but better messaging can help

Warning signs flashing for GOP but better messaging can help3+ hour, 14+ min ago   (684+ words) Ben Shapiro is a graduate of UCLA and Harvard Law School, host of "The Ben Shapiro Show," and co-founder of Daily Wire+. He is a three-time New York Times bestselling author; his latest book is "Facts & Furious: The Facts About…...

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afn.net > pro-life > 02/05/2026 > as-primary-nears-ripple-effect-from-talarico-s-abortion-comments-continues

As primary nears, ripple effect from Talarico’s abortion comments continues

As primary nears, ripple effect from Talarico’s abortion comments continues3+ hour, 57+ min ago   (834+ words) The ripple effect from a Texas Democrat's hot take on abortion continues. James Talarico, who in the state legislature represents District 50, parts of Austin and the surrounding area, is not only drawing raised eyebrows by calling the Bible pro-abortion. Also…...

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afn.net > culture > 02/05/2026 > rogelio-martinez-wants-to-be-mayor-of-long-beach-calif-and-he-wants-the-city-s-gangs-to-help-him

Rogelio Martinez wants to be mayor of Long Beach, Calif. – and he wants the city’s gangs to help him

Rogelio Martinez wants to be mayor of Long Beach, Calif. – and he wants the city’s gangs to help him10+ hour, 11+ min ago   (119+ words) A mayoral candidate in Long Beach, California is calling on the leaders of the street gangs in the area to help him get rid of ICE agents who are enforcing U.S. immigration laws. Rogelio Martinez made the impassioned plea on his…...

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afn.net > pro-life > 02/05/2026 > pro-life-conservatives-urged-to-hold-the-line-on-hyde-amendment

Pro-life conservatives urged to 'hold the line' on Hyde Amendment

Pro-life conservatives urged to 'hold the line' on Hyde Amendment10+ hour, 11+ min ago   (305+ words) The Hyde Amendment turns 50 this year, and it doesn't come without controversy. The pro-life rule from Rep. Henry Hyde, the late Illinois lawmaker, dates back to 1976 to prevent taxpayers" dollars from paying for women"s abortions. Back in January, during…...