Elon Musk’s Deal To Buy Twitter In Serious Jeopardy
The deal of the world’s richest man to buy social networking site Twitter is reportedly in serious jeopardy in a setback for critics demanding more freedom of expression.
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Americans significantly less confident in major US institutions than last year, Gallup poll shows
Americans from both sides of the political aisle are less confident in major US institutions such as Congress and the Supreme Court than they were a year ago, a new poll from Gallup shows. Conducted between June 1-20, the poll showed significant drops in confidence for 11 of the 16 institutions tested and no increases for any of them.
Record-low number of Americans believe Bible is the literal Word of God
A Gallup poll published Wednesday shows that the number of Americans who believe the Bible is literally true is at an all-time low, the Washington Times reports. The poll found that, for the first time ever, there are more Bible doubters than believers in the US, the Times reports.
US test of new hypersonic missile fails amid China, Russia pressure
A flight test of a new US hypersonic missile system in Hawaii, named “Conventional Prompt Strike,” failed, most likely due to a problem that took place after ignition, the US Department of Defense said in a statement.
Biden administration’s push to expand access to abortion pills fought by pro-life doctors
Pro-life doctors sounded the alarm Wednesday about the Biden administration’s effort to expand access to abortion pills, arguing that lifting restrictions will put the lives of pregnant women at risk.
U.S. military’s newest weapon against China and Russia: Hot air
The high-altitude inflatables, flying at between 60,000 and 90,000 feet, would be added to the Pentagon’s extensive surveillance network and could eventually be used to track hypersonic weapons.
Justice Department sues Arizona over citizenship voter ID requirements
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Arizona challenging its law that requires proof of citizenship for residents to vote in presidential elections.
‘Gunman Planned Deadly Shooting Near Chicago For Weeks’
The man who allegedly fatally shot seven people and wounded more than 30 others near the U.S. city of Chicago had planned the attack for weeks, officials said Tuesday.
Attacks against police skyrocketing across the country; 178 officers shot so far this year
Attacks against police officers have skyrocketed, according to new figures.
6 Killed In Shooting At Chicago Independence Parade
Police said a rifle was found at the scene in the wealthy Highland Park suburb. Law enforcement officials explained that initial reports suggested he fired from a rooftop.
Abortion criminalized again in Texas following state Supreme Court intervention
Abortion is criminalized in Texas for the second time in one week after the state Supreme Court on Friday night temporarily blocked a lower court order that allowed abortion for up to six weeks, CBN News reports.
Democratic Senators introduce to bill to “crack down” on pro life crisis pregnancy centers
Following the US Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v Wade, a group of Democratic senators has introduced a bill that would utilize financial penalties and lawsuits to “crackdown” on pro-life crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs) it claims “mislead women about reproductive healthcare,” Christian Headlines reports.
US Police Killed Black Man; Violence Feared
The United States was bracing for protests and violence as the video was to emerge of police killing Jayland Walker, a Black man in the U.S. state of Ohio, by shooting him dozens of times as he ran from officers.
US Supreme Court Backs Biden On Migration
The U.S. Supreme Court says President Joe Biden’s administration can overturn a Trump-era policy that requires asylum seekers to stay in Mexico while their cases are reviewed in U.S. courts.
US Supreme Court Curbs Government’s Greenhouse Gas Rules
The U.S. Supreme Court has curbed the government’s power to limit greenhouse gas emissions in a boost for the traditional energy industry.
Florida Judge Blocks 15-Week Abortion Ban DeSantis Signed to Save Babies From Abortions
Less than one week after the Supreme Court upheld a 15-week abortion ban in the state of Mississippi, a Florida judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking enforcement of a 15-week abortion ban Governor Ron DeSantis signed to save babies from abortions.
Biden’s EPA Has America’s Biggest Oil Field In Its Regulatory Crosshairs
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering labeling the United States’ largest oil field in violation of ozone pollution standards, threatening drilling operations in the region and, by extension, domestic oil production.
US Supreme Court Backs Biden On Migration
The U.S. Supreme Court says President Joe Biden’s administration can overturn a Trump-era policy that requires asylum seekers to stay in Mexico while their cases are reviewed in U.S. courts.
Biden administration to make abortion pills readily available following reversal of Roe
The Biden administration has announced its plans to make the abortion pills misoprostol and mifepristone more easily available to facilitate medical abortions following the US Supreme Court’s withdrawal of federal abortion rights it conferred in the 1973 case of Roe v Wade, Christian Headlines (CH) reports.
Demonically-inspired activists harass pro-life intercessors
Witch-like demonstrators uttering curses were among thousands of ordinary US citizens who came out in protest against last week’s Supreme Court reversal of abortion rights conferred through the 1973 Roe v Wade case, CBN News reports.