US President Donald Trump has agreed to meet comedian Bill Maher at the White House after a request from Kid Rock. Despite Trump's reservations, he found the idea interesting and is doing it as a favor for a friend. UFC CEO Dana White will also attend the meeting.
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Donald Trump has initiated a federal task force to investigate alleged anti-Christian bias in government workplaces, as announced by Attorney General Pam Bondi. Federal employees are now instructed to report colleagues for perceived hostility toward Christian beliefs. This move follows Trump's increased religious rhetoric, including establishing a White House Faith Office, despite Christians being the majority in the United States.
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