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Senator Mitt Romney declared his faith compelled him to believe the president was guilty of an impeachable crime.

Impeachment leads to theological war of words among Trump critics and backers

by: Jack Jenkins Feb 8, 2020 (RNS) — Religious rhetoric is not uncommon on Capitol Hill, where politicians often thread references to the Almighty into speeches while participating in politicalRead More

Opinion: Trump woos Catholics on abortion but may lose them on life

Catholics and others march on abortion
by: Paul O’Donnell Jan. 24, 2020 (RNS) — President Trump’s appearance at the annual March for Life in Washington on Friday (Jan. 24) — the first time any president hasRead More

t’s against this Islamophobic backdrop that we need to examine Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to opt out of the United States refugee resettlement program...

Opinion: Texas’ misguided decision on refugees is state-sponsored Islamophobia

Texas Governor Greg Abbott
by: Paul O’Donnell Jan. 15, 2020 (RNS) — Texas always seems to lead the way in hate — quite literally: we account for 10% of the country’s hate groups, manyRead More

Students at the event held in the Oval Office included those of the Christian, Jewish and Muslim faiths, NPR reported.

Trump affirms religious liberty in schools

by Tess SchoonhovenWASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 2020 (BP) — In observance of National Religious Freedom Day, President Donald Trump hosted a gathering today (Jan. 16) of students from different religions toRead More

A document outlining the plans — timed to coincide with the third anniversary of Trump's January 2017 executive order...

White House considering dramatic expansion of travel ban

Trump at White House
by: Roxanne Stone WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2020 (AP) — The White House is considering dramatically expanding its much-litigated travel ban to additional countries amid a renewed election-year focus on immigrationRead More

A ruling on that request is expected by Jan. 17, according to LIRS.

Most states agree to admit refugees as judge hears lawsuit to stop resettlement order

Presidential Determination for 2022
by: Emily McFarlan Miller Jan. 8, 2020 (RNS) — A federal judge in Maryland heard arguments Wednesday (Jan. 8) in a lawsuit by three faith-based organizations against the U.S. governmentRead More

Impeachment debate suggests shifting religious and political winds

by: Jack Jenkins Dec. 23, 2019 (RNS) — The impeachment process is getting biblical. Literally. Perhaps it all started a few days before the impeachment vote, when House Speaker NancyRead More

He (Marl Galli) noted that Christianity Today also spoke out when Richard Nixon and Bill Clinton were facing impeachment.

Christianity Today editor argues morally compromised Trump should be removed from office

National Prayer Breakfast
by: Jack Jenkins Dec. 19, 2019 (RNS) — Mark Galli, the editor-in-chief of the influential evangelical magazine Christianity Today, says that President Donald Trump should be removed from office. InRead More

“As a Catholic, I resent your using the word 'hate' in a sentence that addresses me,” she said. “I don’t hate anyone.”

Opinion: Why Nancy Pelosi doesn’t hate the president and prays for him instead

by: Thomas Reese Dec. 5, 2019 (RNS) — The political atmosphere in our country has become so toxic that it becomes a news story when the speaker of the HouseRead More

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Opinion | Trump’s food stamps changes threaten a safety net as vital as it is apolitical – NBC News

Making sure all Americans have enough food to eat has long enjoyed bipartisan support; let us hope that continues. Source: Opinion | Trump’s food stamps changes threaten a safety netRead More