Politics

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  Israel Labeled an 'Apartheid Regime' on House Floor as Congress Backs Iron Dome Funding In a 420-9 vote, the U.S. House of Representatives approved $1 billion in funding for Israel's "Iron Dome" missile defense system on Thursday. Michael Foust Sep 24, 2021
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  Prominent Pastor 'Outraged' over Biden Administration's Treatment of Haitian Migrants Megachurch Pastor Jamal Bryant, who serves as the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, says he is "outraged" with how the Biden... Amanda Casanova Sep 23, 2021
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  Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Signs New Law Restricting Use of Abortion-Inducing Drugs Last Friday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a new bill into law prohibiting the use of abortion-inducing drugs, just weeks after the Lone Star State banned most abortions after a heartbeat is detected... Milton Quintanilla Sep 23, 2021
• Kenyan Methodists Defy Ban on Campaigning at Church, Saying ‘Humans Are Political’ Some churches in Kenya have barred politicians from addressing their congregations, saying campaigning during services disrespects the sanctity of worship. Fredrick Nzwili Sep 23, 2021
• Iran President Ebrahim Rais Criticizes the U.S. in First U.N. Address as President In his first U.N. address as the new president of Iran, President Ebrahim Raisi heavily criticized the United States, calling sanctions on Iran a "new way of war." Amanda Casanova Sep 22, 2021
• Texas Legislators to Discuss Rights of Transgender Youth in Third Special Session In an upcoming special session, Texas lawmakers are set to discuss the rights of transgender youth. Amanda Casanova Sep 22, 2021
• Democrats Slammed for Pulling $1 Billion in Funds for Israel's Iron Dome: It's 'a Disgrace,' Pence Says Democratic leaders came underfire after they pulled $1 billion in funding for Israel’s “Iron Dome” missile defense system from a government funding bill on Tuesday. Michael Foust Sep 22, 2021
• Biden Endorses Controversial Bill Guaranteeing Abortion 'Without Limitations' The Biden administration has endorsed a bill that would guarantee legalized abortion “without limitations” and overturn hundreds of state-level pro-life laws. Michael Foust Sep 22, 2021
• Faith-Based Agencies Celebrate 'Return to Moral Leadership' as Biden Raises Refugee Ceiling to 125,000 Faith-based refugee resettlement groups are celebrating the Biden administration’s proposal to admit as many as 125,000 refugees to the United States in the coming year. Emily McFarlan Miller Sep 22, 2021
• Clarence Thomas Blasts Media for Coverage, Says Justices Are Not 'Like a Politician' Michael Foust Sep 22, 2021
• US, UK Seek to Begin Negotiations on Iran Nuclear Deal Again The U.S. and the U.K. are seeking to re-engage in negotiations on the Iran nuclear deal. Amanda Casanova Sep 21, 2021
• Why People Are Leaving Churches Long gone are the days when believers automatically joined the church down the street. Even denominational loyalties, theological convictions, and worship styles are not as important as they used to be. More... Maria Baer & John Stonestreet Sep 21, 2021