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Today's Breaking News
Around the World
UN: Syria pro-regime forces executed 82 civilians in Aleppo
Syria's pro-government forces killed at least 82 civilians as they entered the last remaining strongholds of the rebels in eastern Aleppo, the UN human rights office said Tuesday, citing reports.
'Meltdown of humanity' in Aleppo as Assad troops close in
Residents and aid workers trapped in Aleppo are describing desperate conditions and a 'complete meltdown of humanity' as the Syrian army is about to regain full control of the city.
US, Japan and S. Korea pledge firm response to North Korea for nuclear missile tests
Nuclear envoys from the US, South Korea, and Japan agreed on Tuesday to work closely together to impose sanctions against North Korea for its nuclear missile tests.
Is Brexit trigger reversible? Irish court case planned
A crowdfunded legal challenge to determine whether Britain's divorce from the European Union can be reversed once it has been triggered will be submitted to the Irish High Court before Christmas, the lawyer behind the move said on Monday.
Iran to build nuclear marine propulsion after US 'violation' of deal
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani ordered on Tuesday the head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran to start planning the development of nuclear marine propulsion in reaction to what he called the United States' violation of the nuclear deal.
EU, Cuba sign agreement to normalize relations
While the United States insists on maintaining its trade embargo on Cuba, despite starting to normalize relations, the European Union took a much larger leap toward normal interaction on Monday.
Why some of Europe's least religious countries are shaped by politicians' Christian faith
Not much has united Britain, France and Germany in recent months. There is one striking attribute, however, that they share: the influence of religious beliefs on the politics of these nations.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump aide on moving US Embassy to Jerusalem: 'A top priority'
Though he has refrained from making many public statements on the matter since his election, US President-elect Donald Trump's senior aide Kellyanne Conway reiterated his plan to move the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Netanyahu touts 'longer, stronger' defense arm as F-35s make historic landing
The first two of fifty new F-35 fighter jets purchased by Israel touched down at Nevatim air base on Monday with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu touting Israel's 'longer, stronger' arm of defense as the first US ally to receive Lockheed Martin's most advanced and expensive plane.
Lapid questions PM's Iran deal strategy: 'May be too late'
Leading Israeli opposition politician and Yesh Atid Leader Yair Lapid questioned on Monday Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's goal of dismantling the international community's nuclear deal with Iran.
Israel bombs suspected Islamic State militant hideout in Syria
The Israeli military says it has carried out an air strike in Syria on a building used by Islamic State militants to attack Israeli forces.
Inside the United States
One in six U.S. adults takes a psychiatric drug, study says
One in six U.S. adults takes a psychiatric medication to cope with conditions such as depression, anxiety and insomnia, a new study finds.
Trump to name Exxon Mobil CEO Tillerson as U.S. secretary of state
President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he intends to nominate ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson for Secretary of State.
McConnell, Warning of 'Dangerous' Debt, Wants Tax Cut Offsets
President-elect Donald Trump's race to enact the biggest tax cuts since the 1980s went under a caution flag Monday as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell warned he considers current levels of U.S. debt 'dangerous' and said he wants any tax overhaul to avoid adding to the deficit.
The Cyber Threat: Congress Should Investigate Failed Obama Cyber Policies Along With Russian Hacking
President Obama, under pressure from Congress, has directed U.S. intelligence agencies to conduct a deep-dive inquiry into Russian cyber attacks and their impact on the 2016 presidential election and to provide the results before Inauguration Day.
Top U.S. spy agency has not embraced CIA assessment on Russia hacking - sources
The overseers of the U.S. intelligence community have not embraced a CIA assessment that Russian cyber attacks were aimed at helping Republican President-elect Donald Trump win the 2016 election, three American officials said on Monday.
U.S. preps for 'dangerously' cold temperatures
Another round of unspeakably cold air, courtesy of the Polar Vortex, is ready for an assault on much of the central and eastern U.S. by midweek. It will bring 'dangerously' cold temperatures and howling winds to millions of Americans.
Christian News
$16 Billion Given to Evangelical Ministries in 2015, Nearly 10% Increase From 2014: Study
Donations to evangelical Christian organizations in the United States continue to increase, according to the latest numbers provided by a national financial standards association representing evangelical groups that qualify for tax-exempt, nonprofit status and receive tax-deductible contributions.
Iran: church retreat centre confiscated for 'being funded by CIA'
The Iranian government has assumed control of a church-owned retreat centre, accusing the church of being funded by the US government and the CIA.
Azerbaijani Christians fined over 'illegal' prayer meeting
Two Azerbaijani church leaders have been fined fined 1,500 Azerbaijani Manats ($850) each for holding an 'illegal' prayer meeting.
'We Are in a Lot of Pain.' Egypt in Mourning after Deadly Cairo Church Attack
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi declared a three-day mourning period after terrorists carried out one of the worst attacks in recent history against a Christian Coptic church in Cairo. The death toll rose to 25, with nearly 50 wounded.
Around the World
UN: Syria pro-regime forces executed 82 civilians in Aleppo
Syria's pro-government forces killed at least 82 civilians as they entered the last remaining strongholds of the rebels in eastern Aleppo, the UN human rights office said Tuesday, citing reports.
'Meltdown of humanity' in Aleppo as Assad troops close in
Residents and aid workers trapped in Aleppo are describing desperate conditions and a 'complete meltdown of humanity' as the Syrian army is about to regain full control of the city.
US, Japan and S. Korea pledge firm response to North Korea for nuclear missile tests
Nuclear envoys from the US, South Korea, and Japan agreed on Tuesday to work closely together to impose sanctions against North Korea for its nuclear missile tests.
Is Brexit trigger reversible? Irish court case planned
A crowdfunded legal challenge to determine whether Britain's divorce from the European Union can be reversed once it has been triggered will be submitted to the Irish High Court before Christmas, the lawyer behind the move said on Monday.
Iran to build nuclear marine propulsion after US 'violation' of deal
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani ordered on Tuesday the head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran to start planning the development of nuclear marine propulsion in reaction to what he called the United States' violation of the nuclear deal.
EU, Cuba sign agreement to normalize relations
While the United States insists on maintaining its trade embargo on Cuba, despite starting to normalize relations, the European Union took a much larger leap toward normal interaction on Monday.
Why some of Europe's least religious countries are shaped by politicians' Christian faith
Not much has united Britain, France and Germany in recent months. There is one striking attribute, however, that they share: the influence of religious beliefs on the politics of these nations.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump aide on moving US Embassy to Jerusalem: 'A top priority'
Though he has refrained from making many public statements on the matter since his election, US President-elect Donald Trump's senior aide Kellyanne Conway reiterated his plan to move the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Netanyahu touts 'longer, stronger' defense arm as F-35s make historic landing
The first two of fifty new F-35 fighter jets purchased by Israel touched down at Nevatim air base on Monday with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu touting Israel's 'longer, stronger' arm of defense as the first US ally to receive Lockheed Martin's most advanced and expensive plane.
Lapid questions PM's Iran deal strategy: 'May be too late'
Leading Israeli opposition politician and Yesh Atid Leader Yair Lapid questioned on Monday Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's goal of dismantling the international community's nuclear deal with Iran.
Israel bombs suspected Islamic State militant hideout in Syria
The Israeli military says it has carried out an air strike in Syria on a building used by Islamic State militants to attack Israeli forces.
Inside the United States
One in six U.S. adults takes a psychiatric drug, study says
One in six U.S. adults takes a psychiatric medication to cope with conditions such as depression, anxiety and insomnia, a new study finds.
Trump to name Exxon Mobil CEO Tillerson as U.S. secretary of state
President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he intends to nominate ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson for Secretary of State.
McConnell, Warning of 'Dangerous' Debt, Wants Tax Cut Offsets
President-elect Donald Trump's race to enact the biggest tax cuts since the 1980s went under a caution flag Monday as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell warned he considers current levels of U.S. debt 'dangerous' and said he wants any tax overhaul to avoid adding to the deficit.
The Cyber Threat: Congress Should Investigate Failed Obama Cyber Policies Along With Russian Hacking
President Obama, under pressure from Congress, has directed U.S. intelligence agencies to conduct a deep-dive inquiry into Russian cyber attacks and their impact on the 2016 presidential election and to provide the results before Inauguration Day.
Top U.S. spy agency has not embraced CIA assessment on Russia hacking - sources
The overseers of the U.S. intelligence community have not embraced a CIA assessment that Russian cyber attacks were aimed at helping Republican President-elect Donald Trump win the 2016 election, three American officials said on Monday.
U.S. preps for 'dangerously' cold temperatures
Another round of unspeakably cold air, courtesy of the Polar Vortex, is ready for an assault on much of the central and eastern U.S. by midweek. It will bring 'dangerously' cold temperatures and howling winds to millions of Americans.
Christian News
$16 Billion Given to Evangelical Ministries in 2015, Nearly 10% Increase From 2014: Study
Donations to evangelical Christian organizations in the United States continue to increase, according to the latest numbers provided by a national financial standards association representing evangelical groups that qualify for tax-exempt, nonprofit status and receive tax-deductible contributions.
Iran: church retreat centre confiscated for 'being funded by CIA'
The Iranian government has assumed control of a church-owned retreat centre, accusing the church of being funded by the US government and the CIA.
Azerbaijani Christians fined over 'illegal' prayer meeting
Two Azerbaijani church leaders have been fined fined 1,500 Azerbaijani Manats ($850) each for holding an 'illegal' prayer meeting.
'We Are in a Lot of Pain.' Egypt in Mourning after Deadly Cairo Church Attack
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi declared a three-day mourning period after terrorists carried out one of the worst attacks in recent history against a Christian Coptic church in Cairo. The death toll rose to 25, with nearly 50 wounded.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Iran: If US imposes war, Israel, Gulf states will be destroyed
The election of Donald Trump has led to unease in the Middle East over threats to peace in the region and any war would lead to the destruction of Israel and the Gulf states, Iran’s Defense Minister Hossein Dehghan warned Sunday.
Russia Tests Nuclear-Capable Drone Sub
Russia conducted a test of a revolutionary nuclear-capable drone submarine that poses a major strategic threat to U.S. ports and harbors.
Fukushima radiation reaches United States shores for first time
For the first time since the nuclear disaster in 2011, radiation from Japan's Fukushima plant has reached the West Coast of the United States, according to a researcher.
Turkey bombing: 235 people detained in anti-terrorism raids
Turkey's police rounded up more than 200 members of a Kurdish political party on Monday as the country mourned the dozens killed in a bombing attack near an Istanbul soccer stadium, state media reported.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu says he hopes to work with Trump to undo Iran deal
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he believes US President-elect Donald Trump will be a good friend to Israel and hopes the two countries can work together to dismantle the international nuclear agreement with Iran.
In historic milestone, most advanced fighter jet in world to arrive in Israel
The most advanced fighter jet in the world arrives in Israel on Monday, in what is seen as a major milestone in Israeli air force history.
Lapid: We need to build a high wall and get the Palestinians out of our sight
Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid called Saturday for Israel to separate entirely from the Palestinians, as he presented himself as the sole viable alternative to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
PA ministers secretly hope there won't be Palestinian state, deputy minister claims
There are ministers in the Palestinian Authority secretly hoping that a Palestinian state won’t be established, Deputy Minister of Regional Cooperation Ayoub Kara said on Sunday night.
Israel foiled chemical weapons' delivery to Hezbollah, defector says
Israel has foiled attempts to transfer a portion of Syrian President Bashar Assad's chemical weapons stockpile, which he had committed to destroying, to Hezbollah, according to a senior Hezbollah defector quoted over the weekend by the Kuwaiti newspaper Al Rai.
Inside the United States
Northeast Braces for Winter Storm That Hit Plains, Midwest
Millions of people were bracing Monday for a week of hazardous conditions from bitterly cold temperatures and a snowstorm that already caused travel chaos.
Reince Priebus named Trump's White House chief of staff
Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus will serve as President-elect Donald Trump's chief of staff, Trump's transition organization announced on Sunday afternoon.
Trump confirms Gen. John Kelly as pick for DHS
President-elect Trump early Monday officially announced his plan to nominate retired Gen. John Kelly as the next leader of the Department of Homeland Security.
Terror-linked imam fighting to stay in U.S.
A terror-linked imam who previously was given permission to stay in the United States is facing a further battle, as an appeals court has returned the case to be re-evaluated.
Christian News
Coptic Church Bombing: 'Deadliest Attack' on Egyptian Christians
A bombing at a Coptic cathedral in Egypt has killed at least 25 people and wounded 49 others during Sunday mass.
Trump and Congressional Republicans Hope to Loosen the Muzzle on Churches
Early in his campaign Donald Trump sent a clear signal to evangelicals. 'One of the absolute first things I'm going to do is work on totally knocking out the Johnson Amendment,' Trump promised.
Church collapse in Nigeria reportedly kills at least 200
A church under construction on Nigeria's southern coast collapsed during services, killing at least 200 people, a hospital official said.
How Many Christians Are There In The World This Christmas Season? Christianity Still The Worlds Largest Religion In 2016
For most Christmas season means parties, gifts and some quality time with friends and family. The season is most important for Christians, who believe Jesus Christ was born on Christmas Day. Christianity is the largest religion in the world and according to the Pew Research Center, is likely to remain so for the next four decades.
Even if IS ousted, Christians' return to Mosul unlikely
Authors of a report on minority groups in Iraq and Syria say the possible ouster of the radical Islamic State group from the Iraqi city of Mosul won't be enough alone to encourage to Christians who have long faced inter-communal tensions there to return from exile.
Turkey Jails US Pastor for 'Terrorism'
A Turkish judge sent Rev. Andrew Brunson to prison in Izmir today, 64 days after the US pastor and his wife, Norine, were detained on 7 Oct. under Interior Ministry deportation orders.
Around the World
Iran: If US imposes war, Israel, Gulf states will be destroyed
The election of Donald Trump has led to unease in the Middle East over threats to peace in the region and any war would lead to the destruction of Israel and the Gulf states, Iran’s Defense Minister Hossein Dehghan warned Sunday.
Russia Tests Nuclear-Capable Drone Sub
Russia conducted a test of a revolutionary nuclear-capable drone submarine that poses a major strategic threat to U.S. ports and harbors.
Fukushima radiation reaches United States shores for first time
For the first time since the nuclear disaster in 2011, radiation from Japan's Fukushima plant has reached the West Coast of the United States, according to a researcher.
Turkey bombing: 235 people detained in anti-terrorism raids
Turkey's police rounded up more than 200 members of a Kurdish political party on Monday as the country mourned the dozens killed in a bombing attack near an Istanbul soccer stadium, state media reported.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu says he hopes to work with Trump to undo Iran deal
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he believes US President-elect Donald Trump will be a good friend to Israel and hopes the two countries can work together to dismantle the international nuclear agreement with Iran.
In historic milestone, most advanced fighter jet in world to arrive in Israel
The most advanced fighter jet in the world arrives in Israel on Monday, in what is seen as a major milestone in Israeli air force history.
Lapid: We need to build a high wall and get the Palestinians out of our sight
Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid called Saturday for Israel to separate entirely from the Palestinians, as he presented himself as the sole viable alternative to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
PA ministers secretly hope there won't be Palestinian state, deputy minister claims
There are ministers in the Palestinian Authority secretly hoping that a Palestinian state won’t be established, Deputy Minister of Regional Cooperation Ayoub Kara said on Sunday night.
Israel foiled chemical weapons' delivery to Hezbollah, defector says
Israel has foiled attempts to transfer a portion of Syrian President Bashar Assad's chemical weapons stockpile, which he had committed to destroying, to Hezbollah, according to a senior Hezbollah defector quoted over the weekend by the Kuwaiti newspaper Al Rai.
Inside the United States
Northeast Braces for Winter Storm That Hit Plains, Midwest
Millions of people were bracing Monday for a week of hazardous conditions from bitterly cold temperatures and a snowstorm that already caused travel chaos.
Reince Priebus named Trump's White House chief of staff
Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus will serve as President-elect Donald Trump's chief of staff, Trump's transition organization announced on Sunday afternoon.
Trump confirms Gen. John Kelly as pick for DHS
President-elect Trump early Monday officially announced his plan to nominate retired Gen. John Kelly as the next leader of the Department of Homeland Security.
Terror-linked imam fighting to stay in U.S.
A terror-linked imam who previously was given permission to stay in the United States is facing a further battle, as an appeals court has returned the case to be re-evaluated.
Christian News
Coptic Church Bombing: 'Deadliest Attack' on Egyptian Christians
A bombing at a Coptic cathedral in Egypt has killed at least 25 people and wounded 49 others during Sunday mass.
Trump and Congressional Republicans Hope to Loosen the Muzzle on Churches
Early in his campaign Donald Trump sent a clear signal to evangelicals. 'One of the absolute first things I'm going to do is work on totally knocking out the Johnson Amendment,' Trump promised.
Church collapse in Nigeria reportedly kills at least 200
A church under construction on Nigeria's southern coast collapsed during services, killing at least 200 people, a hospital official said.
How Many Christians Are There In The World This Christmas Season? Christianity Still The Worlds Largest Religion In 2016
For most Christmas season means parties, gifts and some quality time with friends and family. The season is most important for Christians, who believe Jesus Christ was born on Christmas Day. Christianity is the largest religion in the world and according to the Pew Research Center, is likely to remain so for the next four decades.
Even if IS ousted, Christians' return to Mosul unlikely
Authors of a report on minority groups in Iraq and Syria say the possible ouster of the radical Islamic State group from the Iraqi city of Mosul won't be enough alone to encourage to Christians who have long faced inter-communal tensions there to return from exile.
Turkey Jails US Pastor for 'Terrorism'
A Turkish judge sent Rev. Andrew Brunson to prison in Izmir today, 64 days after the US pastor and his wife, Norine, were detained on 7 Oct. under Interior Ministry deportation orders.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Russia: 'We Are Close' to Deal With US on Aleppo
Russia and the United States are close to reaching an understanding on Syria's Aleppo, the Interfax news agency quoted Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov as saying Thursday.
Death toll in Indonesia earthquake passes 100
The death toll in Indonesia's Aceh province passed 100 early Thursday as a massive search for missing people after a 6.5-magnitude earthquake Wednesday has been mounted in flattened parts of the area.
As Syrian troops gain ground, Aleppo rebels propose truce
Staring a punishing and brutal defeat in the face, several Syrian rebel factions on Wednesday proposed a five-day cease-fire in the eastern part of the city of Aleppo so the wounded, sick and other civilians can be evacuated.
Iowa Gov. Branstad is Trump's pick for ambassador to China
Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad, the incoming Trump administration's pick for ambassador to China, has long promoted his state's abundant agricultural products to China, but he would be thrust into the middle of increasing talk of a trade war with the United States' largest trading partner.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hezbollah alleges IAF struck major airfield near Damascus
Arab media alleged Wednesday that Israeli fighter jets struck a major airfield near Damascus. According to reports, the Mezzeh Military Airport was hit around 4 a.m. The reports have not been corroborated by any official government or military source in Israel.
Germany Tells Israel Not to Legalize West Bank Settlements
Germany urged Israel in unusually strong language on Wednesday to scrap legislation that would legalize Israeli settlement homes built on private Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank, saying this would break international law.
Netanyahu accepts Paris invite to meet Abbas, if France drops conference
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday accepted French President François Hollande's invitation to meet with him and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Paris later this month, as long as there is no international conference.
Inside the United States
Federal judge halts recount, sealing Trump's Michigan win
A federal judge who ordered Michigan to begin its recount effectively ended it on Wednesday, tying his decision to a state court ruling that found Green Party candidate Jill Stein had no legal standing to request another look at ballots.
U.S. Senate joins House to pass sweeping new health bill
The U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to support sweeping legislation that will reshape the way the Food and Drug Administration approves new medicines.
Trump's EPA Pick Spooks Liberals and the Environmental Lobby
Liberals and the environmental left have gone into a tizzy over the selection of Oklahoma attorney general Scott Pruitt as Donald Trump's pick to head of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Trump Renews Vow to 'Destroy Terrorists, Make America Safe Again'
During the latest stop on Donald Trump's 'thank you' tour, the president-elect reiterated his promise to make America safe and secure again.
Trump stacks top defense posts with retired generals, raising eyebrows
He's not yet finished picking, but President-elect Donald Trump already has named three retired generals to top posts, raising questions as to why there will be so much military brass in cabinet-level jobs.
Christian News
Anti-Discrimination Laws Are Being 'Weaponized' Against Christians, UK Report Warns
A new report on the erosion of religious liberties, such as those seen in several high-profile court cases concerning Christians in the U.K., warns that anti-discrimination laws are being used as a 'weapon,' and could end up suppressing the freedoms of many people in society.
Pearl Harbor attack cited as evangelism catalyst
As Americans commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, some Christians also are remembering a series of evangelistic harvests that emerged from the death and destruction.
Around the World
Russia: 'We Are Close' to Deal With US on Aleppo
Russia and the United States are close to reaching an understanding on Syria's Aleppo, the Interfax news agency quoted Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov as saying Thursday.
Death toll in Indonesia earthquake passes 100
The death toll in Indonesia's Aceh province passed 100 early Thursday as a massive search for missing people after a 6.5-magnitude earthquake Wednesday has been mounted in flattened parts of the area.
As Syrian troops gain ground, Aleppo rebels propose truce
Staring a punishing and brutal defeat in the face, several Syrian rebel factions on Wednesday proposed a five-day cease-fire in the eastern part of the city of Aleppo so the wounded, sick and other civilians can be evacuated.
Iowa Gov. Branstad is Trump's pick for ambassador to China
Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad, the incoming Trump administration's pick for ambassador to China, has long promoted his state's abundant agricultural products to China, but he would be thrust into the middle of increasing talk of a trade war with the United States' largest trading partner.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hezbollah alleges IAF struck major airfield near Damascus
Arab media alleged Wednesday that Israeli fighter jets struck a major airfield near Damascus. According to reports, the Mezzeh Military Airport was hit around 4 a.m. The reports have not been corroborated by any official government or military source in Israel.
Germany Tells Israel Not to Legalize West Bank Settlements
Germany urged Israel in unusually strong language on Wednesday to scrap legislation that would legalize Israeli settlement homes built on private Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank, saying this would break international law.
Netanyahu accepts Paris invite to meet Abbas, if France drops conference
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday accepted French President François Hollande's invitation to meet with him and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Paris later this month, as long as there is no international conference.
Inside the United States
Federal judge halts recount, sealing Trump's Michigan win
A federal judge who ordered Michigan to begin its recount effectively ended it on Wednesday, tying his decision to a state court ruling that found Green Party candidate Jill Stein had no legal standing to request another look at ballots.
U.S. Senate joins House to pass sweeping new health bill
The U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to support sweeping legislation that will reshape the way the Food and Drug Administration approves new medicines.
Trump's EPA Pick Spooks Liberals and the Environmental Lobby
Liberals and the environmental left have gone into a tizzy over the selection of Oklahoma attorney general Scott Pruitt as Donald Trump's pick to head of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Trump Renews Vow to 'Destroy Terrorists, Make America Safe Again'
During the latest stop on Donald Trump's 'thank you' tour, the president-elect reiterated his promise to make America safe and secure again.
Trump stacks top defense posts with retired generals, raising eyebrows
He's not yet finished picking, but President-elect Donald Trump already has named three retired generals to top posts, raising questions as to why there will be so much military brass in cabinet-level jobs.
Christian News
Anti-Discrimination Laws Are Being 'Weaponized' Against Christians, UK Report Warns
A new report on the erosion of religious liberties, such as those seen in several high-profile court cases concerning Christians in the U.K., warns that anti-discrimination laws are being used as a 'weapon,' and could end up suppressing the freedoms of many people in society.
Pearl Harbor attack cited as evangelism catalyst
As Americans commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, some Christians also are remembering a series of evangelistic harvests that emerged from the death and destruction.