Real‑time updates on legislation, court rulings, religious freedom cases, and cultural shifts that affect the Church in America.
Congress: US should confront Russia on nuke treaty
Posted on Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Congress is stepping up pressure on the White House to confront Russia over allegations that it is cheating on a key nuclear arms treaty - a face off that could further strain U.S.-Moscow relations and dampen President Barack…
Obama Close to Authorizing Military Training of Syrian Rebels
Posted on Tuesday, May 27, 2014
President Barack Obama is close to authorizing a mission led by the U.S. military to train moderate Syrian rebels to fight the regime of Bashar al-Assad and al Qaeda-linked groups, a move that would expand Washington's role in…
Tea Party Makes Strides in Texas Republican Primaries
Posted on Tuesday, May 27, 2014
The tea party has won big in Texas. In virtually every Republican match up in Texas, candidates have espoused the movement's talking points, attended groups' forums, and adopted their issues.
I.R.S. Bars Employers From Dumping Workers Into Health Exchanges
Posted on Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Many employers had thought they could shift health costs to the government by sending their employees to a health insurance exchange with a tax-free contribution of cash to help pay premiums, but the Obama administration has squelched the…
White House blows cover of CIA chief in Afghanistan
Posted on Monday, May 26, 2014
The White House accidentally blew the cover of the top CIA officer in Afghanistan Saturday, when his name and title were released in an e-mail sent to reporters who traveled with President Obama on his surprise visit to…
At Least Six Dead in California Killing Spree
Posted on Monday, May 26, 2014
The man featured in a disturbing YouTube video who went on a killing spree murdering at least six and wounding several more was identified Saturday evening by authorities as Elliot Rodger, 22.
College crunch: Student loans to rise for next decade
Posted on Monday, May 26, 2014
Interest rates on government-funded student loans are due to increase this summer and are projected to continue to rise for the next decade, according to a Congressional Budget Office analysis.
