Christian nationalist lieutenant gov’s embattled church key polling location in Indiana primary

Life Church’s lawyer co-chair’s elections board, lead pastor in rehab and pastor’s son in jail

May 5 • Tom LoBianco

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April 2026

Ind. pastor suspension could stretch to six months, Lt. Gov. Beckwith attacks Assemblies of God leaders

Closed-door meeting at scandal-racked Life Church provides first details of Nathan Peternel suspension, reveals confusion, concerns after son ruled sex…

Apr 23 • Tom LoBianco

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3rd pastor leaves Life Church, head pastor schedules emergency meeting about bodycam footage

The embattled church led in part by Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith has cut services, lost families since head pastor's son sentenced to six years for…

Apr 13 • Tom LoBianco

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Johnson, Thune agree on a two-track plan to reopen the Department of Homeland Security

'In the coming days, Republicans in the Senate and House will be following through on the President’s directive'

Apr 1 • Juliegrace Brufke

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March 2026

Gonzales Drops Reelection Bid

'Tony should drop out of the race'

Mar 6 • Juliegrace Brufke

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House GOP Leadership Calls on Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales to Drop Reelection Bid Amid Scandal

'We have encouraged him to address these very serious allegations directly with his constituents and his colleagues'

Mar 5 • Juliegrace Brufke

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House Tables Mace Resolution to Expose Congress' Sexual Misconduct Records

'This is the kind of transparency Congress needs right now'

Mar 4 • Juliegrace Brufke

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February 2026

Rep. Tony Gonzales Vows He Won't Resign Amid Explicit Texts Scandal Involving Late Staffer

'I will not resign'

Feb 24 • Juliegrace Brufke

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Gonzales Faces Resignation Calls After Explicit Texts Surface

'Tony should drop out of the race'

Feb 24 • Juliegrace Brufke

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Texts From Late Staffer's Phone Show Rep. Gonzales Made Explicit Sexual Requests

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Feb 23 • Juliegrace Brufke

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Nathan Peternel stepping aside after investigation deems sex videos wrong

Head of powerful Life Church announces brother-in-law taking over while he enters “restorative process”, one week after son sentenced in child porn case

Feb 21 • Tom LoBianco

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Intel Officials Dispute Report at Heart of Democratic Attack on Crenshaw

'It is clear as day that the Democrats are trying to boost my primary opponent'

Feb 19 • Juliegrace Brufke

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