WASHINGTON, DC: ADF International, along with participants of the International Religious Freedom (IRF) Roundtable, an informal coalition of organizations, religious and secular leaders, advocates, and scholars dedicated to the protection of religious freedom, today sent a letter to Senator Marco Rubio to congratulate him on his nomination to Secretary of State and press for him to prioritize […]
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Washington, D.C. – With a formal normalization agreement between Saudi Arabia and Israel facing significant political hurdles, particularly following the Israel-Hamas conflict, a new analysis suggests focusing on private sector cooperation as a crucial next step. In an opinion piece published by the Atlantic Council, experts Mark Donig and Tally Zingher argue that US businesses […]
Blinken Acknowledges Trump’s Role in Abraham Accords, Highlights Opportunities with Saudi Arabia WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken credited former President Donald Trump for his achievements in facilitating the Abraham Accords, a landmark initiative that helped normalize relations between Israel and several Arab nations. Speaking on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” on Thursday, Blinken […]
Republicans Celebrate Abraham Accords Anniversary, Criticize Democrats for Stalling Progress WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday night, an event at the U.S. Capitol marked the fourth anniversary of the Abraham Accords, historic agreements that normalized relations between Israel and several Arab states. According to the report published on the JNS, though the event was meant to […]
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, some of his foreign policy advocates are urging him to expand one of his most significant achievements: the Abraham Accords. In a recent opinion piece for Newsweek, Joseph Epstein argued that Trump should seize the opportunity to include Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan—three Muslim-majority, post-Soviet […]
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump’s latest cabinet selections are as notable for their religious diversity as their political significance. From pastors to Catholic converts and even a Hindu, Trump’s team showcases a spectrum of spiritual affiliations that mirrors the evolving religious landscape of the United States. Among the nominees is hedge fund manager Scott Bessent, […]
In a landmark legal settlement, ABC News and anchor George Stephanopoulos have agreed to pay $15 million to President-elect Donald Trump and issue a public apology for defamatory statements made earlier this year. The settlement stems from a lawsuit Trump filed after Stephanopoulos inaccurately claimed during a live interview that Trump had been found “liable […]
The recent and rapid overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has created a power vacuum in the region, prompting a swift response from the United States. President Joe Biden authorized airstrikes against strategic targets to prevent ISIS from exploiting the instability. While this action is deemed necessary, the Deseret News Editorial Board argues that ensuring […]
Washington, D.C. — As Congress works to finalize the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), bipartisan efforts to strengthen the Abraham Accords remain central to the legislation. The NDAA, passed annually without fail for 63 years, is a cornerstone of U.S. national security policy. This year, provisions to enhance regional defense cooperation in the Middle […]
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) on Friday released the following report: Key IRF-Related Positions – This factsheet provides an overview of the key political appointments within the U.S. government that are most relevant to international religious freedom (IRF). The primary IRF positions that the president appoints derive from the International […]