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Empathy is usually regarded as a virtue, a key to human decency and kindness. And yet, with increasing momentum, voices on the Christian right are preaching that it has become a vice. For them, empathy is a cudgel for the left: It can manipulate caring people into accepting all manner of sins according to a conservative Christian perspective, including abortion access, LGBTQ+ rights, illegal immigration and certain views on social and racial justice.

"I express my deepest sympathy to those injured in the Russian missile attack on Munkachevo, and I wish them a speedy and full recovery," Sulyok said in his original statement posted to Facebook on August 21. The post was taken down shortly after it went up, only to be replaced by a nearly identical statement with the word "Russian" ("orosz" in Hungarian) removed from the first sentence.

Perino criticized Newsom's all-caps social media posts, advising him to stop his 'Twitter thing' and suggesting he needs to be more serious.

"The Trump administration is creating and sharing memes to make fun of deportations, showcasing how humor is used in political discourse."

Jinkx Monsoon stated, "Well, everyone, this is how it goes. Abraham Lincoln is now a trans woman, and that's all there is to it. Since lawmakers get to rewrite history, why can't I?"

The Texas judge expanded a restraining order against Beto O'Rourke's political organization, barring any transfers of funds outside the state to prevent imminent harm to Texas.

Rachel Reeves is preparing to strip back environmental protections to accelerate infrastructure building and boost the economy, facing backlash from wildlife advocates.

Michael emphasized that the government's primary responsibility is to care for its citizens, arguing that migration should benefit those already living in the country. He expressed concerns that unchecked mass migration does not meet this criterion, pointing out how his journey as a legal immigrant from Canada shapes his views on immigration policy.

Look at the setup behind them. It says Pursuing Peace. Do you think Vladimir Putin wanted to stand in front of a banner on U.S. soil, a foot shorter than the U.S. president in front of words, saying Pursuing Peace? That's the goal here. Conway concluded, Donald Trump was not being his jovial self in this press conference. It was not emotional; it was transactional.

Costco has decided not to dispense mifepristone in its over 500 pharmacy locations, a decision they've been deliberating for more than a year.

Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. praised President Donald Trump as the answer to his prayers, emphasizing their mutual goal of dismantling the status quo.

Violence has erupted in Serbia as government supporters confront anticorruption demonstrators demanding elections. President Aleksandar Vucic asserts that these protests are part of a foreign plot.

Tom Cruise declined a Kennedy Center Honor purportedly due to scheduling conflicts, avoiding an appearance alongside President Trump, which may suggest political discomfort.

The mainstream wing of the Democratic Party is terrified of the leftist faction and has abandoned standing for anything substantial, only opposing President Trump.

Mairead McGuinness demonstrated true resilience and strength across her career in journalism and politics. Her fierce competitiveness was often balanced by her intrinsic kindness and unwavering commitment to hard work and excellence.

"When [the president] called me and asked me to do it, he said, 'I want Ivanka in the middle of this,'" White said. "So Ivanka reached out to me, and her and I started talking about the possibilities."

There is this sense of we need some change now. His election touched a nerve. People said, you know what, we're just not getting ahead.

Gerry Hutch expressed that his arrest in Spain made him realize the need to run for office, stating, "running for office was not just an option, it was a necessity." He questioned the motivations behind his arrest, suggesting that he felt targeted and threatened.