Real‑time updates on legislation, court rulings, religious freedom cases, and cultural shifts that affect the Church in America.
Senate approves historic, bipartisan prison sentencing reform bill
Posted on Wednesday, December 19, 2018
The Senate Tuesday approved an historic and bipartisan reform of the criminal justice system that aims to reduce the sentences of nonviolent offenders and cut recidivism rates by helping prisoners productively rejoin society.
U.S. federal judge rules Obamacare unconstitutional
Posted on Monday, December 17, 2018
A federal judge in Texas on Friday ruled the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare, was unconstitutional based on its mandate requiring that people buy health insurance, a decision in a case that could reach the U.S.…
Nancy Pelosi due to be America’s oldest House speaker
Posted on Friday, December 14, 2018
Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., is on course to become the oldest person in history to hold the speaker's gavel now that she has secured a deal to give her at least two more years as the top House…
House joins Senate to pass farm bill
Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2018
The House passed a new farm bill Wednesday sending the legislation, which passed the Senate earlier in the week, to the White House for President Donald Trump's signature.
Democratic leaders to Trump: Drop border wall plans
Posted on Monday, December 10, 2018
Democratic leaders have a message for President Donald Trump on the eve of their meeting Tuesday: Drop a proposal to spend $5 billion on the border wall to avoid a partial government shutdown.
U.S. appeals court will not restore Trump asylum order
Posted on Sunday, December 9, 2018
A U.S. appeals court handed President Donald Trump a defeat on Friday when it refused to allow his order barring asylum for immigrants who enter the country illegally to take effect, while a court challenge proceeds.
