South Carolina Senate Approves Bill Banning 97 Percent of Abortions
The South Carolina Senate approved a measure this week that would ban about 97 percent of abortions in the state.
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Russia Starts Advanced Construction on New Iranian Nuke Plant
Russia has begun advanced construction on a new Iranian nuclear plant that could provide Tehran with a second, plutonium-based pathway to a nuclear weapon, according to regional reports that have rattled U.S. officials in the wake of a major disclosure showing Iran lied about its past efforts to construct nuclear warheads.
Federal judge accuses Mueller’s team of lying, trying to target Trump: ‘C’mon man!’ (Court Transcripts)
A federal judge on Friday harshly rebuked Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s team during a hearing for ex-Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort – suggesting they lied about the scope of the investigation, are seeking ‘unfettered power’ and are more interested in bringing down the president.
Pentagon: ‘NYT Story Is False,’ Trump Has Not Asked for Plan to Reduce Troop Numbers in South Korea
The Pentagon released a statement on Friday that called a New York Times story, which reported President Donald Trump is considering reducing the number of U.S. forces in South Korea, false.
Defense officials warn of impending Iranian missile strike on northern Israel
Iran is planning to retaliate for recent deadly airstrikes in Syria attributed to the Jewish state by having its proxies fire missiles at military targets in northern Israel sometime in the near future, defense officials warned on Sunday.
U.S. job growth picks up, unemployment rate falls to 3.9 percent
U.S. job growth increased less than expected in April and the unemployment rate dropped to near a 17-1/2-year low of 3.9 percent as some out-of-work Americans left the labor force.
John Kerry under fire for reported ‘shadow diplomacy’ to save Iran deal
Former Secretary of State John Kerry is under fire over a report claiming that he has been engaged in ‘shadow diplomacy’ with officials from Iran and Europe as part of a final attempt to save the seemingly doomed 2015 Iran nuclear deal.
Facebook accused of introducing extremists to one another through ‘suggested friends’ feature
Facebook has helped introduce thousands of Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (Isil) extremists to one another, via its ‘suggested friends’ feature, it can be revealed.
‘U.S. Embassy’ Road Sign Goes Up in Jerusalem
At least three ‘US Embassy’ road signs went up in Jerusalem on Monday ahead of next week’s opening of the mission in the city, eyewitnesses said.
Russia eyes closer Iran ties, more trade if Trump nixes nuclear deal
A top Russian official said bilateral relations and trade with Iran could actually be enhanced if President Trump follows through on a threat to take the United States out of the 2015 nuclear deal with Tehran next week.
Turkey ‘will absolutely retaliate’ if US weapons sales are threatened
A move by House lawmakers to try to block the sales of U.S. arms to Turkey could lead to retaliation by the country, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu warned on Sunday.
Lawmakers Pray for Unity During National Day of Prayer at US Capitol
Lawmakers and religious leaders gathered together Thursday evening for the 67th National Observance of the National Day of Prayer at the US Capitol.
Pentecostal Pastor Beheaded in India
Indian police say they have found the beheaded body of a popular Pentecostal pastor near a thick forest in the eastern state of Jharkhand.
‘There’s Prayer on a Regular Basis in This White House’: Mike Pence on Religious Freedom, Praying for Jerusalem
After President Donald Trump held a celebration for the National Day of Prayer in the Rose Garden, and signed an executive order setting up a new faith-based office, Vice President Mike Pence did an interview with CBN News’ David Brody – in his office.
Oklahoma, Kansas approve religious veto on LGBT adoptions
State lawmakers in Oklahoma and Kansas have approved legislation to grant legal protections to faith-based adoption agencies that cite their religious beliefs for not placing children in LGBT homes.
Sources: Trump to ask Israel to withdraw from 4 east J’lem neighborhoods
The Trump administration will ask Israel to withdraw from four Arab neighborhoods in east Jerusalem, which will likely become the capital of a future Palestinian state, US officials told Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman during his visit to Washington last week.
Mike Pompeo brings his reset button to the State Department
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is moving immediately to fill vacant senior positions at the State Department, a task so large it has the feel of a ‘presidential transition’ as opposed to a hand-off from one member of President Trump’s Cabinet to another, according to Republican foreign policy experts.
Giuliani’s ‘spectacularly bad’ media tour leaves attorneys baffled, White House aides fuming
President Trump’s newest legal adviser, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, shocked White House allies on Wednesday when he admitted in a televised appearance that President Trump reimbursed his personal attorney for the $130,000 payment he made to porn actress Stormy Daniels.
Israeli Satellite Images Show Renewed Activity at Iran’s Fordo Enrichment Facility
An Israeli satellite has reportedly found signs of renewed activity at the Fordo enrichment facility in Iran.
Israel and Iran on Path to War as Mideast Tinderbox Awaits Spark
There’s a growing risk that a war is about to break out in Syria, pitting Israel against Iran.