The annual Conservative Political Action Conference exposed a sharp divide in the Republican Party. Some attendees openly questioned whether “America First” still guides the GOP’s approach to foreign policy, particularly concerning Iran.

Alabama lawmakers have approved a series of bills aiming to expand the use of Christian texts in public schools and limit protections for LGBTQ+ students. The legislative move aligns with a national conservative agenda that is causing divisions in statehouses across the country. The bills, passed on Thursday in Montgomery, signify a significant shift in the state’s educational and social policies.