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In today’s newsletter: Christian nationalism <[link removed]> and the upcoming election; how immigration is playing out in Whitewater, Wisconsin <[link removed]>; Trump’s plans to move federal workers <[link removed]> out of Washington; and more from our newsroom.

The genesis of Christian nationalism <[link removed]>
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The Christian right has become an increasingly powerful force in American politics at every level, from school boards to the presidency. Its roots trace back decades.

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Background

Throughout the year, ProPublica has been covering Christian nationalism and its influence on the political landscape. Catch up on our earlier reporting:

Right-Wing Activists Pushed False Claims About Election Fraud. Now They’re Recruiting Poll Workers in Swing States. <[link removed]>

In Texas’ Third-Largest County, the Far Right’s Vision for Local Governing Has Come to Life <[link removed]>

A Pair of Billionaire Preachers Built the Most Powerful Political Machine in Texas. That’s Just the Start. <[link removed]>

Inside Ziklag, the Secret Organization of Wealthy Christians Trying to Sway the Election and Change the Country <[link removed]>

The Gospel of Matthew Trewhella: How a Militant Anti-Abortion Activist Is Influencing Republican Politics <[link removed]>

 
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How immigration is playing out in one small Wisconsin city <[link removed]>
Before Springfield, Ohio, became a flashpoint in the immigration debate, former President Donald Trump and right-wing pundits exploited a police chief’s plea for resources <[link removed]> and dubbed Whitewater, Wisconsin, a “hotbed of cartel activity.” The truth is much more complicated.

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“The reorganization will functionally dismantle the BLM.”

 
— James Caswell, who directed the Bureau of Land Management during President George W. Bush’s administration, in a 2019 warning to Congress about plans by the administration of then-President Donald Trump to relocate the agency’s headquarters from Washington D.C. to Grand Junction, Colorado. Reporter Mark Olalde explored how Trump plans to use the same tactic across more of the federal government <[link removed]> if he’s reelected.

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What Happened in Whitewater <[link removed]>

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