Real‑time updates on legislation, court rulings, religious freedom cases, and cultural shifts that affect the Church in America.
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.
Federal court upholds prayer in Congress
Posted on Thursday, October 12, 2017
A federal court ruled Wednesday that Congress can continue to open its sessions each day with a prayer, and upheld the House’s ability to pick and choose who’s allowed to lead the prayer.
Trump asks Congress for $4.9-billion loan to Puerto Rico
Posted on Wednesday, October 11, 2017
U.S. President Donald Trump asked Congress on Tuesday for a loan of $4.9 billion to help the cash-strapped Puerto Rican government pay urgent bills as the U.S. territory struggles to recover from Hurricane Maria, an administration official said.
Supreme Court Tosses One of Two Travel Ban Challenges
Posted on Wednesday, October 11, 2017
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday threw out an appeals court ruling that struck down President Donald Trump’s previous temporary travel ban targeting several Muslim-majority nations countries that has now expired.
