
Rep. Mary Miller Introduces Bill Requiring ‘In God We Trust’ in Federal Buildings
Robert Jeffress Says Trump Understands Biblical Role of Government Better Than Pope Leo

Robert Jeffress, senior pastor of First Baptist Dallas, said Saturday that President Donald Trump has a stronger understanding of the Bible’s teaching on government than Pope Leo XIV, particularly regarding military action against Iran. Jeffress made the remarks during an appearance on Fox News, shortly after Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with the pope at the Vatican. Mike Johnson Says Rights Come From God, Not Government at National Day of Prayer

Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House, said Thursday that Americans’ rights originate from God rather than government, describing the Declaration of Independence as “our national statement of faith” during a National Day of Prayer event at the U.S. Capitol. The 75th annual observance of the National Day of Prayer took place in Statuary Hall on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., bringing together lawmakers and religious leaders for a time of reflection and prayer.
Tennessee School Board Unanimously Approves Christian Charter School Proposal
“Rededicate 250” to Bring Large National Prayer Gathering to Washington Mall

A large-scale Christian prayer and worship gathering is set to take place in Washington this month as faith leaders and public officials unite to mark the approaching 250th anniversary of the United States. The event, called 'Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving', is scheduled for May 17 on the National Mall. Calls Grow in Washington for Justice and Accountability Over North Korean Abductions

The International Association of Korean Studies (ICKS, President Greg Scarlatoiu) co-hosted an annual conference with the Hudson Institute and the Committee for Human Rights in North Korea (HRNK), where the issues of North Korean abductions and transnational repression were extensively discussed. At the “Challenges to the US-ROK Alliance in 2026” conference held on April 30 at the Hudson Institute in Washington, D.C. U.S. Congressional Hearing Highlights Crisis in North Korean Human Rights Movement

The Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, a bipartisan human rights body under the U.S. Congress, held a hearing on North Korean human rights at 12:30 p.m. on the 28th at the Rayburn House Office Building near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., focusing on the importance of the flow of external information to North Korean citizens and the human rights movement led by North Korean defectors.
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King Charles III Delivers First Address to Congress: “Christian Faith Is a Firm Anchor”
King Charles III delivered a speech to a joint session of Congress in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday during his multi-day visit to the United States, marking his first official state visit as monarch. The visit, which included Queen Camilla, was extended at the invitation of Donald Trump to underscore the longstanding alliance between the two nations as the United States approaches its 250th anniversary. 
Rep. Young Kim Vows to Be the ‘Voice’ for North Korean Defectors, Pushes for Human Rights Act Reauthorization
On the afternoon of the 29th, the fourth day of the 23rd North Korea Freedom Week, a “North Korea Freedom Week Delegation Congressional Roundtable” was held at 2:30 p.m. at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C., co-hosted by Rep. Young Kim (R-CA) and Rep. Ami Bera (D-CA). 
Trump Calls for Unity After WHCA Dinner Shooting: “We Have to Resolve Our Differences”
U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a message of unity Saturday evening, urging Americans to settle their disagreements peacefully following a shooting that disrupted a major Washington event. He made the remarks during an impromptu press briefing shortly after being returned to the White House under U.S. Secret Service protection. 
Trump Reads Scripture During ‘America Reads the Bible’ Marathon from Oval Office
Donald Trump participated in a nationwide Bible-reading event this week, reciting a passage that speaks of God’s promise to “heal [the] land.” The president joined the “America Reads the Bible” marathon on Tuesday through a pre-recorded video, reading 2 Chronicles 7:11–22 in a message that lasted about three minutes. He delivered the reading from his desk in the Oval Office. 
Young Men’s Church Attendance Rises as Republicans Drive Increase, Gallup Finds
A growing number of young men in the United States are attending church and placing greater importance on religion, marking a notable shift in recent years. Gallup found that 42% of men ages 18 to 29 surveyed between 2024 and 2025 said religion is “very important” in their lives. This reflects a significant increase compared to the 28% recorded in 2022 to 2023. 
Border Policy Chief Urges Vatican to Stay Out of Illegal Immigration Debate
Tom Homan, the White House’s border policy chief, is calling on the Vatican to refrain from commenting on U.S. immigration, arguing that church officials lack a firsthand understanding of the issue. Speaking to reporters outside the White House on Tuesday, Homan was initially asked about a now-deleted social media image shared by Donald Trump, but shifted the discussion to broader immigration concerns and recent remarks involving Pope Leo XIV. 
Premium Bible Sales Surge in Recent Years as Americans Seek Meaning, Stability
An increasing number of Americans are purchasing premium, high-priced Bibles, signaling a growing interest in luxury editions of Scripture. Retailers and collectors report that demand for high-end Bibles is rising, with some editions priced as high as $400. 
Nearly 500 Leaders, Pastors to Join Weeklong Bible Reading Marathon in D.C.
Nearly 500 public officials, ministry leaders and well-known figures are preparing to take part in a weeklong public reading of the Bible in Washington, D.C., an initiative organizers say is aimed at encouraging a renewed national focus on Scripture ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.













