Report: Economic recession coming for the U.S.
A new economic analysis of the U.S. economy projects a recession around the corner.
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Missouri Supreme Court Rules Against Abortion Ballot Language
The Missouri Supreme Court rejected an appeal by Republican Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft for a proposed ballot initiative that sought to enshrine abortion into its state constitution in 2024.
Connecticut: Satanic Temple Plans After-School Club for Elementary School Children beginning December
Much to the dismay and anger of local parents and faith leaders, The Satanic Temple (TST) anti-God activist group is planning an after-school club for elementary school children in Lebanon, Connecticut, beginning December 1, the Catholic Vote reports. TST is based in Salem, Massachusetts, but has chapters across the US.
Supreme Court Declines Appeal from Ex-Minneapolis Police Officer Found Guilty in George Floyd Killing Case
On Monday, the Supreme Court dismissed the appeal of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer, challenging his second-degree murder conviction in the death of George Floyd.
Colorado appeal would be third state Supreme Court ruling on Trump’s ballot appearance
A group’s pledge to appeal a Colorado court ruling will likely lead to a third state Supreme Court ruling on whether former President Donald Trump can appear on a Republican presidential primary ballot.
Former US First Lady Carter Dies At 96 (Worthy News-Focus)
Ex-U.S. President Jimmy Carter was mourning Sunday after his longtime wife, former First Lady Rosalyn Carter, a devoted advocate for mental health who played a vital role in an Israel-Egypt peace treaty, died peacefully at home. She was 96.
Over 240,000 illegal border crossers in October, highest on record for the month
More than 240,000 people were apprehended illegally crossing the border in October, the highest on record for the month of October in recorded history.
Speaker Johnson Picks His Battles, Biden Impeachment on the Table and the Release of J6 Tapes
Following the budget resolution passed last week, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) turned his attention to the impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden (D-DE) and promised the full release of the January 6 surveillance tapes, emphasizing his commitment to government transparency.
Republicans Warn Of Biden Takeover Of Internet
U.S. Republicans have warned of a government takeover of the nation’s internet after President Joe Biden backed a measure by federal regulators to prevent “digital discrimination.”
US Lawmakers: ‘Sanction Iran’s Missiles, Drones Program’
Two U.S. Congress members have tabled legislation that would strengthen sanctions on Iran’s long-range missiles and drones program after a U.S. Navy ship shut down a drone likely fired by Iran-backed Houthis over the Red Sea.
FBI Warns of Terrorist Attacks in the U.S.
FBI Director Christopher Wray warned on Wednesday before a Congressional Hearing that the United States faces “the greatest threat to the homeland” originating from lone actors or small groups radicalized online and “inspired” by terrorists. Wray testified on Capitol Hill that the U.S. is in a current “heightened threat environment.”
Anti-Israel Protest Erupts Outside the DNC Headquarters in Washington DC (Video)
Police in the capital responded to the protests outside the Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington D.C. The demonstrations escalated into violence as protesters demanded an immediate cease-fire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
US Court Says It Has No Jurisdiction to Decide Lawsuit of Congregations Wanting to Leave United Methodist Church
A US county court has ruled it has no jurisdiction to determine whether the United Methodist Church acted unfairly toward congregations in Alabama and Florida who are trying to leave the denomination because of disagreements on LGBT issues, the Christian Post reports.
Senate Approves Spending Bill, the Threat of a Government Shutdown Has Been Averted
The Senate approved a stopgap spending bill with an 87-11 vote on Wednesday night, securing government funding until early next year averting a government shutdown.
Government Shutdown Averted, Yet New Speaker Issues Warning: ‘We’re in Such Trouble with Our Federal Debt’
Newly appointed Speaker Mike Johnson led the U.S. House of Representatives in a decisive vote earlier this week, successfully preventing a government shutdown by approving an emergency funding measure. Despite this accomplishment, Speaker Johnson issued a warning about the imminent threat posed by the growing federal debt.
US Backs Israel’s Claim that Hamas and PIJ Terrorists Hide in Gaza Hospitals
As the Israel Defense Forces surrounded Gaza City’s Shifa Hospital on Tuesday, the United States backed up Israel’s often-repeated statements that Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists embed themselves and their infrastructure within civilian hospitals, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
US Supreme Court Declines to Hear Appeal in Vaccine Requirement Case, New Jersey Mandate Stands
This week, the US Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal in a case concerning COVID-19 vaccination requirements in the workplace, thus allowing a New Jersey vaccine mandate to stand, Newsweek reports.
Seniors Vulnerable to Fraudsters Using Artificial Intelligence in Scams, Florida Watchdog Warns
Florida’s consumer watchdog has warned that fraudsters are using artificial intelligence technology to con vulnerable residents, especially the elderly, into giving them money, the Palm Beach Post reports.
290,000 Unite Against ‘Tsunami of Hate’ At ‘March for Israel’ In Washington D.C. (Worthy News In-Depth)
Organizers estimate that 290,000 people, predominately Christians and Jews, traveled from various parts of the world to express solidarity with war-facing Israel and the Jewish community at the March for Israel event held at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., despite heightened security concerns.
House Approves Temporary Measure to Avert Government Shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson successfully introduced and passed his temporary measure to prevent a government shutdown, securing a wide margin with a 336-95 congressional vote on Tuesday night.