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Faith, Borders, and Battles: World Stage Heats Up

US Military Bolsters Presence in Middle East Amid Iran Nuclear Talks

The U.S. military has increased its presence in the Middle East as negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear program face uncertainty, according to Fox News. Talks initially scheduled to take place in Istanbul were moved to Oman after an agreement was reached following a request from Iran. A senior U.S. official confirmed the change in venue to Fox News Digital.

The bolstered military presence includes the positioning of aircraft carriers and strike platforms throughout the region. These actions come amid escalating tensions with Iran, as the U.S. seeks to revive negotiations over its nuclear program. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the U.S. remains ready to engage with Iran in an attempt to strike a deal.

In other news, Melinda French Gates addressed the inclusion of her ex-husband, Bill Gates, in recently released files related to the late Jeffrey Epstein. Speaking on an NPR podcast, French Gates said the revelations dredged up "painful times in my marriage." She expressed "unbelievable sadness" and stated that "whatever questions remain" needed to be answered by those named in the records, including Bill Gates, according to BBC World. The couple divorced in 2021, and French Gates stated, "I am so happy to be away from all the muck."

Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson defended securing national borders, referencing the Bible in response to questions about Pope Leo's rhetoric on migrants. During a press conference on Capitol Hill, Johnson was asked about Pope Leo citing Matthew 25:35 to critique Donald Trump's mass deportation agenda. Johnson offered a "lengthy biblical defense of protecting ones own border," according to Fox News.

Cardinal Timothy Dolan reflected on his 17 years as the Archbishop of New York as he prepared to leave the role. In an interview with "Fox & Friends," Dolan expressed "gratitude" and excitement for his next chapter. "Is there some sadness? Yeah, because I love being an archbishop," Dolan said. "So, I have to be honest about that. There's excitement. First of all, I got gratitude after 17 happy years. Secondly, I really love my successor. He is extraordinarily impressive." Dolan assured the faithful he is "always a priest" and looks forward to celebrating mass.

In the United Kingdom, Irish comedy writer Graham Linehan testified before Congress about free speech battles, arguing that "ordinary people" are fighting culture-war disputes without clear leadership. Linehan, who has faced criticism for his comments on transgender issues, criticized U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer for avoiding the debate over transgender policies, according to Fox News.

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