Real‑time updates on legislation, court rulings, religious freedom cases, and cultural shifts that affect the Church in America.
In defeat for Trump, judge blocks transgender military ban
Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2017
A federal judge in Washington on Monday blocked President Donald Trump from banning transgender people from serving in the U.S. military, handing a victory to transgender service members who accused the president of violating their constitutional rights.
Trump tax overhaul under intensifying fire as Congress readies bill
Posted on Monday, October 30, 2017
President Donald Trump’s plan for overhauling the U.S. tax system faced growing opposition from interest groups on Sunday, as Republicans prepare to unveil sweeping legislation that could eliminate some of the most popular tax breaks to help pay…
House backs $4T budget, faces challenges on Trump tax plan
Posted on Friday, October 27, 2017
Republicans powered a $4 trillion budget through the House on Thursday by a razor-thin margin, a close vote underscoring the difficulties that lie ahead in delivering President Donald Trump’s promise to cut taxes.
Clinton campaign, DNC paid for research that led to Russia dossier
Posted on Wednesday, October 25, 2017
The Hillary Clinton campaign and the Democratic National Committee helped fund research that resulted in a now-famous dossier containing allegations about President Trump’s connections to Russia and possible coordination between his campaign and the Kremlin, people familiar with…
Congress launches 2 investigations into Obama administration dealings
Posted on Wednesday, October 25, 2017
House Republicans flexed their investigative muscle Tuesday, announcing two investigations into Obama administration dealings, including a 2010 uranium deal and the FBI’s handling of the probe of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s emails.
US House to vote on nonnuclear Iran sanctions next week
Posted on Monday, October 23, 2017
U.S. sanctions against Iran would automatically kick in if Tehran violates new constraints, according to a draft Republican bill sought by U.S. President Donald Trump as he tries to unravel the landmark 2015 international accord to prevent Iran…
Fewest Jobless Claims Since 1973 Show Firm U.S. Job Market
Posted on Friday, October 20, 2017
Filings for unemployment benefits plunged last week to the lowest level since 1973 as workers affected by hurricanes Harvey and Irma continued to return to their jobs, Labor Department figures showed Thursday.
Trump dismantles Obama’s ‘imperial’ presidency, rescinds dubious orders
Posted on Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Democrats are attacking President Trump for 'dismantling' President Obama’s legacy on everything from Obamacare subsidies to immigration amnesty, but nobody knew better than Mr. Obama how vulnerable his go-it-alone agenda would be if Mr. Trump won the election.
Trump Administration: Life Begins at Conception
Posted on Monday, October 16, 2017
The Department of Health and Human Services has published a draft of a new strategic plan that states in its introduction that life begins at conception.
