Real‑time updates on legislation, court rulings, religious freedom cases, and cultural shifts that affect the Church in America.
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.
White House Sets Rules for Military Transgender Ban
Posted on Thursday, August 24, 2017
The White House is expected to send guidance to the Pentagon in coming days on how to implement a new administration ban on transgender people in the military, issuing a policy that will allow Defense Secretary Jim Mattis…
Glenn Simpson, key figure behind million-dollar ‘dossier,’ to face questions
Posted on Wednesday, August 23, 2017
A key figure behind the so-called dossier featuring uncorroborated and salacious allegations about then-candidate Donald Trump’s ties to Russia will be questioned by investigators from the Senate Judiciary Committee today about the funding and sources for the document.
Trump threatens government shutdown over border wall funding
Posted on Wednesday, August 23, 2017
President Trump on Tuesday threatened to shut down the federal government if Congress doesn't present him with a spending bill for the next fiscal year that includes funding for a wall on the southern border.
‘There’s a new sheriff in town’: Inside Steve Bannon’s ouster
Posted on Saturday, August 19, 2017
President Trump's decision to remove Steve Bannon, his chief strategist, came after a period of internal and external pressure to part ways with the controversial figure, and it was no coincidence that the move happened just a few…
