Faith Not Fear Blog

For years, rural America has been one of the most reliable sources of political support for Donald Trump. But a new national poll suggests that loyalty is cracking — and the reasons are hitting close to home for millions of farmers and small-town families across the country.

For millions of American families who relied on budget fares to visit loved ones, take vacations, or travel for work, Spirit Airlines was more than just an airline — it was often the only affordable option. That option is now gone, and the fallout is already being felt at airports across the country.

For millions of American families, the ongoing U.S. military conflict with Iran isn't just a foreign policy headline — it's showing up directly in their bank accounts, grocery bills, and gas tanks. As the war stretches into its second half of 2026, a growing number of ordinary people say they are being squeezed harder every month just to cover the basics.

Congress has passed a “big, beautiful” budget reconciliation bill that supercharges immigrant detention and deportation funding. Many are...