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Faith-informed reporting and analysis on the news that matters to Black Christian women.
Poll: 8 in 10 Voters Want Change, Putting Republicans in Historically Risky Midterm Territory
Trump's approval among voters stands at 36%, a level where the president's party has historically lost dozens of House seats.
Trump Is President. At Some Point, We Have to Move On.
An opinion column on accepting the 2024 election result while holding leaders accountable, organizing for the midterms and serving our communities.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico return to White House after judge blocks Trump ban
Reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico regained White House access after a federal judge temporarily blocked Trump’s ban and questioned how their passes were revoked.
Jesus Is the Only Way, and the GOP Just Said So Out Loud
At the GOP midterm convention, pastors boldly proclaimed Jesus as the only way as James Talarico's theology highlighted a growing political and religious divide.
Trump Declassifies Election Intelligence, Rekindles Debate Over China and Network Coverage
Trump's election security address split TV networks and reopened the China 2020 interference debate.
Supreme Court Rules on Birthright Citizenship, Transgender Athletes and Campaign Finance
The Supreme Court closes its term. Trump's birthright citizenship order is struck down. State bans on transgender athletes in girls' sports are upheld.
Faith on the Ballot: Why Conservative Christians Still Wrestle With Donald Trump
Conservative Christians can't fully celebrate Trump's record or fully walk away from it. As America turns 250, the tension remains unresolved.
Supreme Court Hands Trump Two Major Immigration Wins in Back-to-Back Rulings
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in two cases, clearing the way to end TPS protections for 350,000 Haitians and Syrians and reviving a border asylum metering policy.
U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Collapse as Israel Strikes Lebanon
Planned ceasefire negotiations between the U.S. and Iran fell apart Friday after Israeli strikes killed 18 in Lebanon.
U.S., Iran Reach Deal to End War, but Questions Remain
The U.S. and Iran have agreed to end their war. Mediator Pakistan says the deal will be signed Friday in Switzerland, reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Veteran Texas Congressman Al Green Loses Primary to Younger Challenger
Rep. Al Green lost the Democratic primary runoff for Texas' 18th Congressional District to freshman Rep. Christian Menefee in a race defined by redistricting and crypto spending.
Iran and U.S. Trade Strikes as Ceasefire Talks Stall
Iran targeted a U.S. base in Kuwait after American forces struck a drone site near the Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh doubts about an Iran ceasefire deal.
‘Melania’ documentary, boosted by Nicki Minaj, posts decade-high nonfiction opening
The Amazon MGM documentary Melania posted the strongest opening for a nonfiction film in nearly a decade, aided by unexpected support from rapper Nicki Minaj.
Trump's Board of Peace Signals a Bold Era of 'Peace Through Strength' in Global Affairs
Explore President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, an initiative embodying "peace through strength" to resolve international conflicts.
U.S. Captures Venezuela’s Maduro in Military Operation, Citing Long-Standing Criminal Charges
U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a predawn operation, citing long-standing drug trafficking and corruption indictments.
Rapper Nicki Minaj calls for protections for Christians in Nigeria at UN event
Nicki Minaj supported President Trump’s warnings about Christian persecution in Nigeria during a U.N. panel, calling the situation a “deadly threat.”
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked a push from President Donald Trump to pause federal funding.
Trump Set to Recognize Only Two Sexes—Male and Female—Under New Executive Order
The federal government is poised to adopt a policy recognizing only two sexes—male and female—in alignment with a Scriptural view of creation.
The People have Spoken: Trump wins the White House
After an intensely divisive campaign, Donald Trump has secured victory in the U.S. presidential election.
Shooting at Trump rally being investigated as assassination attempt
Assassination attempt at Trump rally in Butler, PA leaves two dead. Trump safe, authorities investigate incident.