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Brian Burch: Champion of Catholic Values Named U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See

Trump Names Brian Burch as Ambassador to the Holy See WASHINGTON, D.C. – President-elect Donald Trump announced on Dec. 20, 2024, that he has selected Brian Burch, the president and co-founder of CatholicVote, as the United States ambassador to the Holy See. Trump shared the news on Truth Social, describing Burch as a “devout Catholic” […]

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Ernst Builds on Trump’s Abraham Accords Legacy with Key Defense Bill Provisions

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a leading member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and co-chair of the Abraham Accords Caucus, has reinforced the legacy of the historic Abraham Accords by securing three major provisions in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). These measures aim to strengthen partnerships […]

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Religious freedom advocates congratulate Rubio on nomination to lead US State Department, call for greater focus on religious prisoners of conscience

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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Blinken Praises Trump’s Abraham Accords Legacy, Eyes Expansion with Saudi Arabia

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 […]

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Miracle in Malibu: Pepperdine’s Memorial Cross Stands Strong Amidst Devastating Wildfire

MALIBU, Calif. – Pepperdine University is expressing gratitude for what they see as a sign of hope after a 20-foot wooden cross, erected as a memorial, miraculously survived the recent Franklin Fire that ravaged thousands of acres in Los Angeles County. The fire, which began on December 9th, threatened the university and surrounding areas, but […]

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US Ambassador Donald Blome Reaffirms Commitment to Religious Freedom, Human Rights, and Economic Growth During Karachi Visit

KARACHI: U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome concluded a two-day visit to Karachi on Wednesday, during which he emphasized Washington’s dedication to promoting religious freedoms, civil rights, and economic collaboration. His visit included meetings with key government officials, business leaders, and human rights advocates, reflecting the United States’ broader commitment to advancing shared values and […]

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The Future of Middle East Diplomacy: Republicans Rally Around the Abraham Accords

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 […]

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Opinion: Expanding the Abraham Accords to Central Asia Could Cement Trump’s Legacy

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 […]

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ABC News Settles Defamation Lawsuit with President-Elect Donald Trump for $15 Million

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 […]

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Free to Believe? The Intensifying Intolerance Toward Christians in the West – 2024 Edition

Intolerance toward Christians appears to be on the rise in the West. One very dangerous symptom of this upward trend is government officials and entities targeting Christian churches, organizations, and individuals for prosecution or punishment based on their religious beliefs. Family Research Council analyzed open-source documents, reports, and media outlets to identify religious freedom violations […]