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Trump Labor Department Strengthens Protections for Religious Organizations

The Department of Labor issued a guidance on Friday “ensuring that DOL-supported social service programs are open to all qualified organizations,...

Trump Labor Department Strengthens Protections for Religious Organizations

'Unprecedented': Trump Launches 'Warp Speed' Project to Produce Vaccine by Year's End

On Friday, President Trump gave some insight into "Operation Warp Speed," a project that hopes to yield a vaccine for the coronavirus by the year's...

'Unprecedented': Trump Launches 'Warp Speed' Project to Produce Vaccine by Year's End

49 Percent of Weekly Churchgoers Say Trump Was 'Anointed by God' to Be President

According to a new survey by Paul A. Djupe of Denison University and Ryan P. Burge of Eastern Illinois University, 49 percent of church-going...

49 Percent of Weekly Churchgoers Say Trump Was 'Anointed by God' to Be President

Christian Leaders Sign Letter Asking Congress to Protect Voting in 2020 Election

At least 20 Christian leaders have signed a letter asking Congress to set aside a large sum of money in order to protect the voting process in the...

Christian Leaders Sign Letter Asking Congress to Protect Voting in 2020 Election

Hundreds of California Churches Plan Reopen on May 31st despite Governor's Orders

Nearly 500 pastors are planning on reopening their churches by May 31 with or without permission from the governor.

Hundreds of California Churches Plan Reopen on May 31st despite Governor's Orders

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Is Expected to Finalize a Unity Government Agreement

Benjamin Netanyahu, the current Prime Minister of Israel, is expected to finalize a unity government agreement with political rival Benny Gantz.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Is Expected to Finalize a Unity Government Agreement

Pence Asks Americans to Pray that God Will 'Hear from Heaven' and 'Heal this Land'

On Thursday, Vice President Pence asked Americans to be “persistent” in their prayers for those fighting the coronavirus pandemic.

Pence Asks Americans to Pray that God Will 'Hear from Heaven' and 'Heal this Land'

President Trump, Vice President Pence Will Host Virtual National Day of Prayer Events

Because of the coronavirus pandemic, for the first time in its 69 years of existence, the United States' National Day of Prayer will meet online...

President Trump, Vice President Pence Will Host Virtual National Day of Prayer Events

Biden Tells LGBT Group He Will Appoint 'Pro-Equality Judges' and 'Reverse Trump's Actions'

Former Vice President Joe Biden told the Human Rights Campaign on Wednesday that he will appoint “pro-equality judges” to the federal judiciary and...

Biden Tells LGBT Group He Will Appoint 'Pro-Equality Judges' and 'Reverse Trump's Actions'

Chinese Newspaper Accuses Mike Pompeo of 'Betraying Christianity with Lies,' Christian Leaders Come to His Defense

Christian leaders are coming to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's defense after a Chinese newspaper accused him of "betraying Christianity with...

Chinese Newspaper Accuses Mike Pompeo of 'Betraying Christianity with Lies,' Christian Leaders Come to His Defense

Supreme Court to Determine If a Christian Organization Must Provide Contraception

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear Little Sisters of the Poor v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on Wednesday to determine if the...

Supreme Court to Determine If a Christian Organization Must Provide Contraception

Ohio Representative Refuses to Wear Protective Facemask, Argues Covering Our Faces Is Covering the 'Image of God'

An Ohio Representative is adamant about refusing to wear a protective facemask amid the pandemic. The Representative, Nino Vitale, is arguing that...

Ohio Representative Refuses to Wear Protective Facemask, Argues Covering Our Faces Is Covering the 'Image of God'

Trump 'Very Confident' U.S. Will Have Coronavirus Vaccine by January

Recently, Anthony Fauci, head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, told NBC’s Today Show he believes it’s possible to have...

Trump 'Very Confident' U.S. Will Have Coronavirus Vaccine by January

Poll: The 'Trump Bump' Is Over, Especially among White Christians

A new poll released Thursday (April 30) from PRRI shows Trump’s approval has fallen on average by 6 percentage points and is now more in keeping...

Poll: The 'Trump Bump' Is Over, Especially among White Christians

As States Ease Lockdown Restrictions, Churches Must Decide When — and How — to Reopen

As state lockdown restrictions begin to ease, churches will have to decide if and how they want to re-open.

As States Ease Lockdown Restrictions, Churches Must Decide When — and How — to Reopen