In this video, Travis Weber, Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs at the Family Research Council, discusses the recent executive orders signed by President Trump. These orders aim to realign U.S. policies with conservative values, particularly in areas related to faith, foreign policy, and government spending. The discussion highlights Trump’s intent to challenge the […]
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As President Donald Trump embarks on his second term, the prominent role of faith in his inauguration ceremony serves as a powerful reminder of the enduring influence of Christianity in American civic life. The prayers, the scripture readings, and the invocation of God’s guidance signal a renewed commitment to the values that have long defined […]
USCIRF Welcomes Secretary Rubio’s Confirmation, Calls for Religious Freedom Designations Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) welcomes the unanimous bipartisan confirmation of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who led efforts to advance religious freedom abroad in the United States Senate. Considering outgoing Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken did not make […]
Six religious leaders participated in U.S. President Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20. Unlike the 2017 ceremony, this year’s event featured an equal representation of Catholic and evangelical pastors, along with a rabbi, who offered prayers for the 47th President of the United States. Washington, D.C. – January 22, 2025 – President Donald Trump’s second […]
Washington, D.C. – Donald Trump has officially taken the oath of office as the 47th president of the United States in a ceremony held inside the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol. The event, which is traditionally conducted on the West Lawn of the Capitol, was moved indoors due to extremely cold weather. Vice President JD […]
January 17, 2025 Washington DC: President-elect Donald J. Trump’s assertive stance against Hamas has been credited with catalyzing the recently announced Gaza ceasefire agreement and the phased release of hostages, according to American evangelical leader Mike Evans. “Donald Trump is the reason the hostages are going home,” said Evans, founder of the Friends of Zion […]
Family Research Council President Tony Perkins addressed the recent New Year’s Eve terrorist attack in New Orleans, calling for national prayer and spiritual renewal in response to the tragedy that claimed 14 lives. In his article, Perkins drew parallels between America’s response to foreign terrorism and the challenges of addressing domestic extremism. “When radical Middle […]
Washington, D.C. – In a recent opinion piece published by Deseret News, Knox Thames, a former special envoy focused on religious minorities in the Middle East and South/Central Asia, argues for the importance of combining robust religious freedom diplomacy with an open and accessible refugee resettlement program. Thames highlights the precarious situation of religious and […]
Budapest – Hungary has increased its support for Syrian Christians facing ongoing challenges in their homeland, while simultaneously condemning the global rise of Christian persecution. In a statement released ahead of the New Year, Tristan Azbej, Hungary’s State Secretary for Assisting Persecuted Christians, highlighted the ongoing plight of Christians worldwide. “Nearly no Christmas passes without […]
Trust in Institutions Falters as America Prepares for 2025: Can Faith and Leadership Bridge the Divide? As 2024 draws to a close, the United States stands at a crossroads. President-elect Donald Trump’s resounding victory, coupled with a Republican majority in Congress, has given conservatives reason to celebrate. Yet beneath the political triumph lies a troubling […]