Real‑time updates on legislation, court rulings, religious freedom cases, and cultural shifts that affect the Church in America.
Trump uncovers evidence of Dreamers loophole hidden by Obama
Posted on Sunday, September 3, 2017
Thousands of Dreamers have used a loophole in federal law to get on a full pathway to citizenship, top congressional Republicans revealed Friday, citing government data withheld by the Obama administration but provided by the Trump administration.
White House preparing $5.9B request for Harvey recovery aid
Posted on Friday, September 1, 2017
The White House has prepared a request to Congress for an initial $5.9 billion package in Harvey recovery aid, a first down payment to make sure recovery efforts over the next few weeks are adequately funded.
Haunted by Katrina’s memory, Louisiana now faces Harvey
Posted on Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Twelve years to the day after Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Gulf Coast, another deadly storm forced the rescue of hundreds of people from floodwaters in southwestern Louisiana and prompted New Orleans to shut down its schools and…
Texas Governor, Mayor Split Over Whether Houston Needed Evacuations
Posted on Monday, August 28, 2017
A split between Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner over whether the metropolis should have been evacuated is raising questions about officials’ response to damaging floodwaters as a catastrophe continues to engulf the region.
Why Is Syphilis Making A Comeback?
Posted on Thursday, August 24, 2017
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that was nearly eradicated in the U.S., and many doctors haven’t seen a case in years. But following a spike recent reports, the disease appears to be making a comeback.
