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Image: Wikimedia Commons (Hung Cao, Acting Secretary of the Navy) The recent changes instituted by the Navy signal a significant shift toward a more equitable treatment of religious accommodation requests, particularly in light of stark disparities previously highlighted. An article published by The Gateway Pundit on May 27 brought attention to the case of 1st Lt Schuyler Skipper, who was reportedly being forced out of the Marine Corps due to his religious objections to vaccination. The report underscored a disparity in how the Navy and Marine Corps handle requests for religious accommodations, indicating that the Navy adhered to federal law…

Secretary of Education Linda McMahon, steps on stage to speak before President Donald Trump arrives at Wheeler High School in Marietta, Ga., Wednesday, July 22, 2026. McMahon is overseeing major changes to federal student loan programs, as borrowers increasingly report more application problems and errors. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reservedThe Education Department has begun notifying some student loan borrowers who had applied for income-driven repayment plans that, due to a calculation error, they must now reapply again for the same repayment plan. The request potentially jeopardizes their access to affordable monthly payments and may…

Academy Award-winning director Guillermo Del Toro continued his fight against generative AI this week during an appearance at San Diego Comic Con. The Frankenstein director maintained his anti-AI stance, which he established last year. “Absolutely no goddamn AI,” Del Toro said, prompting cheers from the audience. “It’s much more expensive, I don’t care. What we’re protecting is the beauty and the redeeming power of art.” Guillermo Del Toro came out swinging against AI last year at the Gotham Awards when he publicly said “fuck AI” when accepting the Vanguard Tribute for his film Frankenstein. “I’d like to tell the rest of our…

Neuroscientist Qiu Zilong of Shanghai Jiao Tong University is under investigation following the death of a six-year-old girl who was receiving gene-editing therapy during a human trial under his supervision.  The child was administered an experimental treatment that involved injecting “trillions of viruses carrying the recipe for the base editor into her spinal fluid,” according to a report in Science magazine.  Science told the heartbreaking story of how the girl bounced into Xinhua Hospital in Shanghai in March 2025, wearing “a pink jacket and blue pants decorated with cartoon bears.” She treated her visit to the hospital as if it…

Consumer confidence edged lower in July amid softer hiring and a dim view of business conditions. The Conference Board’s index of confidence slid 1.4 points to 90.8 after an upward revision to the prior month, data released Tuesday showed. This was below the consensus forecast. The gauge of current economic conditions—based on consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market conditions—declined by 3.6 points to 114.9, its third consecutive monthly decline. Consumer assessments of current business conditions and the current labor market both weakened. The gauge of expectations for the future—which looks to the short-term outlook for household income, business, and…

Palestinian-supporting children’s Youtuber and Netflix star Ms. Rachel, donated $3,000 to the extremist, antisemitic Michigan Democrat candidate for U.S. Senate, Abdul El Sayed, according to federal campaign finance filings. Rachel Griffin Accurso, who runs a popular kids Youtube channel under the name Ms. Rachel, is listed among El Sayed’s donors by the Federal Election Commission filings dated July 19, according to the New York Post. El Sayed, who Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) called a “pro-Hamas candidate,”  has stirred much controversy with his harsh, anti-Jew rhetoric. In addition, he has been criticized for supporting efforts to defund police, has said Medicare for…

A coalition of 60 child safety groups is urging top lawmakers on the Senate Commerce Committee to take up robust online safety legislation in a markup tentatively expected next week. In a letter sent Monday and shared first with POLITICO, the bloc demanded that committee Chair Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and ranking member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) only consider legislation with a “duty of care” standard that would require tech companies to mitigate harms they know their platforms cause children. When the House passed a kids’ online safety package last month, it did not include the provision — an omission that the…

The US president, however, threatened a return to “strong military action” if diplomacy with Tehran collapses The US and Iran are engaged in “very friendly” negotiations, US President Donald Trump has said, warning he could order a return to hostilities if diplomacy fails.Iran, meanwhile, denied having any direct talks with the US but confirmed consultation with Oman, which has often acted as a mediator between the two.Trump made the remarks on Monday, telling reporters, “I think there’s a good chance that something could happen, and if it does, good, if it doesn’t, we go back to doing what we were…

(Note: The information provided here or in any related communications is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. We do not provide personalized investment, financial, or legal advice. Gateway Pundit benefits from purchases made through our sponsors. We appreciate your support!) This January, President Trump posted a threat on Truth Social — in all capital letters: “I will institute the INSURRECTION ACT.” While most people laughed it off… or scrolled to the next post… One former White House advisor took immediate steps to prepare. Jim Rickards is no stranger to Washington DC. He’s spent 40…

In his message celebrating the conclusion of the World Cup, FIFA president Gianni Infantino took a swipe at the tournament’s critics, blasting them for spreading “hate” while the rest of the world came together. In his open letter to the world, Infantino said on Monday that millions of fans all around the world came together in joy to celebrate the games. But he also scolded the small faction of loud complainers, according to The National News. “To all of you who missed watching kids, babies, grandparents, and parents come together for the beautiful game, I say sorry that the matches…