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Hegseth to greet USS Abraham Lincoln in San Diego this week after months-long deployment
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“I have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go.” — Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States
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Sam Okafor
My own tough times have taught me the same lesson Lincoln learned about turning to prayer.
Navy Secretary Reports Eight Suicide Attempts on USS Lincoln Strike Group
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— Sep 23, 2026
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao told Congress eight sailors across the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group attempted suicide on a ~10-month deployment; none died.
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Derek Foss
Reporting eight attempts to Congress is a start but they should explain what changes will actually prevent more.
Ivy League Profs Claim Lincoln Was Gay In New Documentary
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— Jul 12, 2024
A new documentary makes the case that President Abraham Lincoln was gay. Called “Lover of Men: The Untold History of Abraham Lincoln,” the film project claims to detail “Lincoln’s romantic relationships with men” by…
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Trump Says He’s ‘Thinking About’ Suspending The Gas Tax Weeks After His Own Party Blocked A Vote On It
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Bernie Sanders Hints That Abraham Lincoln Was A Democratic Socialist
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— Oct 21, 2025
Oh, Bernie. Bless his heart — or at least whatever part of it still thinks Abraham Lincoln was on Team Socialist. Yes, in a moment that can only be described as historical revisionism with extra sprinkles of delusion…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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‘Let’s Not Twist History’: ‘The View’ Co-Host Claims the GOP Is Not the ‘Party of Lincoln’
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— Sep 7, 2023
A co-host of ABC’s “The View” is disputing the notion the Republican Party is the party of Abraham Lincoln. During a segment Thursday, co-host Ana Navarro said, “The Republican Party is the party of Abraham Lincoln.”…
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Trump: ‘I’ve Done More for Black Americans With the Possible Exception of Abraham Lincoln’
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— Jul 22, 2020
President Donald Trump closed his Wednesday press briefing by declaring that he has “done more for black Americans than anybody with the exception of Abraham Lincoln,” adding that “nobody has even been close.” Trump was…
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USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand after record 286-day deployment
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— Sep 2, 2026
The USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in eastern Thailand for a four-day rest and relaxation stop after a roughly 286-day deployment that included operations in the Middle East, with about 5,000 sailors and Marines disembarking in Pattaya and Laem Chabang. Thai authorities expect a boost to local tourism and businesses, potentially around $3 million, while Navy officials acknowledge ongoing concerns about morale and supply conditions on board.
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Marcus Bell
days is a long time to be away from home. Hope those sailors get some real rest before heading back out.
VA Issues New Mission Statement, Removing Quote From Lincoln
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— Mar 17, 2023
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) updated its mission statement by removing a quote said by former President Abraham Lincoln. On Friday, the group released a statement explaining the change. “To fulfill President…
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Kagan, Soai Win Chemistry Nobel for Autocatalysis
Henri B. Kagan of France and Kenso Soai of Japan won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for discovering nonlinear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis. Their work shed light on how chemical reactions favor one mirror-ima
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Trump Claims He Could Have Beaten Washington, Lincoln in 2020
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— Nov 19, 2025
The saying “hindsight is 20/20” took on new meaning as President Donald Trump claimed his poll numbers were so good in 2020, he would have beaten two admired dead presidents — George Washington and Abraham Lincoln…
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Pardon My Turkey: A Look Back at Past Thanksgiving Traditions at the White House
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— Nov 25, 2021
The tradition of the White House turkey pardon has a long and storied past, with rumors of the concept going as far back as the Lincoln administration. During Abraham Lincoln’s presidency, his young son allegedly asked…
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Toy Story vs Shrek
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The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Newt Gingrich Says Trump Could Be ‘Most Consequential’ Pres Since Lincoln For Taking ‘Sledgehammer’ To Establishment
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— Feb 12, 2025
Former Republican House Speaker Newt Gingrich said Tuesday evening on Fox News that President Donald Trump could be the “most consequential” president since Abraham Lincoln for taking a “sledgehammer” to the American…
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USS Washington to Relieve Lincoln in Middle East
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— Aug 13, 2026
The US Navy plans to rotate the forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington into the Middle East to relieve USS Abraham Lincoln, maintaining a continuous regional presence. Lincoln has been at sea for about 250 days with sparse port calls and troubling crew reports, while George Washington operates from Japan and recently transited through the Strait of Malacca as part of ongoing 2026 patrols ahead of the rotation.
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Lincoln Arrives in Thailand for Rest-Stop Port Call
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— Aug 27, 2026
The USS Abraham Lincoln is finally docking in Thailand after an unusually long deployment, illustrating a naval posture that relies on a larger fleet while highlighting concerns about crew morale and sustainment. Even as defense spending surpasses $1 trillion, critics say deterrence hinges as much on the sailors’ well-being and decision-making under prolonged, unanchored operations as on raw hardware.
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Golden Arches Used AI To Nickel-And-Dime Customers ‘Down To The Last French Fry,’ Suing Attorney Claims
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 14h
Obama Torches Kushner for Saying Black Americans Have to ‘Want’ to Succeed: ‘Who Are These Folks?’
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— Oct 27, 2020
Former President Barack Obama is poking fun at President Donald Trump for claiming he has done more “ than any president since Abraham Lincoln. “ “ loves to talk about Black unemployment, ‘Look how low Black…
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Trump Claims Pollster Told Him He Would Beat a George Washington, Abraham Lincoln Ticket
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— Oct 6, 2022
While President Joe Biden and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) were receiving fairly positive headlines for their press conference on Hurricane Ian, the 45th president was bragging about his popularity. Speaking at the…
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Lincoln at Sea: Lawmakers Seek Accountability Amid Criticism
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— Aug 9, 2026
Sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln have endured an unprecedentedly long Middle East deployment, raising serious concerns about mental health, morale, and self-harm, with family members pressing Navy leadership for a return date and enhanced support. In parallel, families report deteriorating living conditions—mouldy showers, supply shortages, water quality issues, and delayed mail—while officials discuss deploying the Theodore Roosevelt to relieve Lincoln and expand deployment-resilience resources."
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Navy Shoots Down Iranian Aircraft Approaching US Carrier, Officials Say
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— Feb 3, 2026
A United States Navy fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone that approached the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea on Tuesday. United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said the “unmanned aircraft aggressively…
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Nancy Pelosi Invokes American Revolution, Civil War Into Her Claims Trump Is A ‘Threat To Our Democracy’
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— Aug 22, 2024
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi warned on Thursday that Republican nominee Donald Trump is a “threat to our democracy.” Pelosi compared the current Democratic Party to former President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil…
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The Story of the First Heart Transplant Patient
Louis Washkansky receives new heart and hope
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DeSantis Receives Prestigious Award First Given to Abraham Lincoln – Outraged Protesters Mob Event
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— Jan 25, 2023
Protesters in Philadelphia turned purple Tuesday at the thought of one of the nation’s most prominent red state governors coming into their deep-blue state to receive an award. The Union League, which was founded in…
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Libertarian Party of New Hampshire Compares Abraham Lincoln to Osama bin Laden
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— Dec 29, 2023
The Libertarian Party of New Hampshire has decided to join the conversation around the U.S. Civil War. On Thursday, the party’s X, formerly Twitter, account wrote, “Oh we’re talking about the Civil War today?” It also…
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ESPN Anchor Causes Confusion With Remark About Abraham Lincoln Following Super Bowl
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— Feb 13, 2023
ESPN anchor Chris Berman’s remark following the Super Bowl confused Twitter users. Berman noted quarterbacks for the Kansas City Chiefs Patrick Mahomes and Philadelphia Eagles Jalen Hurts became the first Black…
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GOP Senator Urges Party To Unify Ahead of Electoral College Vote: The Party ‘Can’t Stand if We Are Divided’
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— Dec 13, 2020
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) is calling on his Republican colleagues to come together just one day before the Electoral College votes on the election. “As Abraham Lincoln said, a house divided against itself cannot stand…
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Family freed after month in immigration detention
World
— Aug 27, 2026
Across a series of cases, immigrant families and relatives of U.S. service members have been detained by ICE after traffic stops, with several released after weeks or days, drawing public attention and criticism. Reporting highlights include AP’s coverage of a sailor’s family and the rapid spread of their story, alongside documented detentions and releases of fathers linked to the USS Abraham Lincoln events.
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World’s Running Out Of Cushion To Blunt Iran War’s Oil Shock, Top Execs Say
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