Senators Push Historic Security Funding for Churches, Synagogues and Nonprofits

Senators Push Historic Security Funding for Churches, Synagogues and Nonprofits

A bipartisan proposal in the U.S. Senate is seeking a historic expansion of federal security funding for religious institutions as concerns grow over rising threats against churches, synagogues and other faith-based organizations across the country. More than 400 Jewish community leaders are urging Congress to approve $1 billion for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program.
  • ‘A Shift in History’: Christians Reflect at Historic Rededicate 250 Gathering
    Thousands gathered on the National Mall Sunday for a historic day of national prayer and worship ahead of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, with attendees expressing hope for a spiritual renewal and a cultural shift in American society. Christians from around the world braved occasional light rain, hot weather and long security lines to participate in Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving.
  • Rep. Mary Miller Introduces Bill Requiring ‘In God We Trust’ in Federal Buildings
    Mary Miller has introduced new legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives that would require the national motto, “In God We Trust,” to be permanently displayed in every federal public building across the country. The proposal, titled the “In God We Trust Act,” would direct the General Services Administration to display the national motto in every federal public building prominently.

Texas AG Investigates School Districts Over Ten Commandments, Prayer Law Compliance

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into more than two dozen public school districts across the state to determine whether they are complying with state laws concerning the display of the Ten Commandments and school prayer policies.
  • 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
    A school board in Tennessee has approved a proposal to launch a Christian charter school, moving forward despite recent legal challenges surrounding similar efforts in other states. The Jackson-Madison County School Board unanimously approved four charter school applications, including one submitted by Union Academy.
  • DOJ Report Alleges Disparities in Treatment of Christians Under Biden Administration
    The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday released a report titled “Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias Within the Federal Government,” prepared by the Trump administration’s Task Force examining alleged bias against Christians. One of its central conclusions is that the Biden administration applied unequal legal consequences to Christian organizations and pro-life activists compared to secular or liberal groups.
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  • “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.

  • 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.
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