Real‑time updates on legislation, court rulings, religious freedom cases, and cultural shifts that affect the Church in America.
Violence flares in Washington during Trump inauguration
Posted on Friday, January 20, 2017
America's political divisions turned violent on Washington's streets during U.S. President Donald Trump's inauguration on Friday, as black clad anti-establishment activists set fires and clashed with police while Trump supporters cheered the new chief executive.
US Senate Approves Measure Launching Obamacare Repeal Process
Posted on Thursday, January 12, 2017
The U.S. Senate on Thursday took a first concrete step toward dismantling Obamacare, voting to instruct key committees to draft legislation repealing President Barack Obama's signature health insurance program.
Navy, Trump planning biggest fleet expansion since Cold War
Posted on Sunday, January 8, 2017
With President-elect Donald Trump demanding more ships, the Navy is proposing the biggest shipbuilding boom since the end of the Cold War to meet threats from a resurgent Russia and saber-rattling China.
Trump flexes power over GOP
Posted on Wednesday, January 4, 2017
President-elect Trump tangled with Republicans in Congress for the first time since the election on Tuesday — and won.
Republicans on House panel seek criminal probes of abortion providers
Posted on Thursday, December 22, 2016
The Republican chairman of a congressional panel wrapping up its investigation into the medical and business practices of abortion providers said Wednesday it has submitted 15 criminal referrals to federal and state officials for further investigation into possible…
Ohio Gov Signs Abortion Bill Banning Operation After 20 Weeks
Posted on Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Ohio Gov. John Kasich signed a bill into law Tuesday that effectively bans abortions for women who have been pregnant for at least 20 weeks, according to a new report. The Republican also vetoed the so-called "Heartbeat Bill,"…
Federal judge halts recount, sealing Trump’s Michigan win
Posted on Thursday, December 8, 2016
A federal judge who ordered Michigan to begin its recount effectively ended it on Wednesday, tying his decision to a state court ruling that found Green Party candidate Jill Stein had no legal standing to request another look…
Planned Parenthood sues three states over regulations on abortions
Posted on Thursday, December 1, 2016
In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down safety requirements on abortion clinics in Texas, Planned Parenthood and other pro-choice groups are suing three states over their regulations, including a ban on abortions after 20…
