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.
Throughout the year, ProPublica has been covering Christian nationalism and its influence on the political landscape. Catch up on our earlier reporting:
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 and dubbed Whitewater, Wisconsin, a “hotbed of cartel activity.” The truth is much more complicated.
“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 if he’s reelected.
