Trump Administration Faces Lawsuit Over Christian Prayer Services in Agencies
Dallas Removes Rainbow Crosswalks Following State Order on ‘Political Ideologies’
City crews in Dallas have begun taking down rainbow-painted crosswalks as part of a statewide directive requiring the removal of nonstandard roadway markings. The work started Monday and involves eliminating 30 crosswalks across the city, including several in the Oak Lawn neighborhood, after state officials determined the designs did not meet traffic safety guidelines. Supreme Court Allows Preacher’s Free Speech Lawsuit to Proceed Against Amphitheater Restrictions
The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that a Mississippi street preacher can move forward with his legal challenge against restrictions on speech near a city amphitheater. The justices allowed the case of Olivier v. City of Brandon, Mississippi, to proceed, enabling evangelist Gabriel Olivier to continue pursuing his First Amendment claims.
Rep. Brandon Gill Warns of Sharia Influence, Calls Mass Islamic Immigration ‘Incredibly Harmful’
More U.S. Christians Say Government Should Help Care for Vulnerable Children Than Churches or Individuals
A new study suggests that fewer American Christians believe churches and individual believers bear primary responsibility for helping orphans, while a growing share believes government authorities should play a larger role in supporting vulnerable children both domestically and globally. 72% of respondents recognized poverty as a major factor leading to orphanage placement. 41 South Carolina Church Members Return to U.S. After Being Stranded in Israel Amid Iran Conflict
A group of church members from South Carolina who became stranded in Israel during escalating tensions with Iran has safely made its way back to the United States. The 41 travelers from Calvary Chapel Summerville landed Thursday afternoon at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York after nearly a week of unexpected delays caused by the closure of Israeli airspace. Supreme Court Sides With Parents, Blocks California Policy on Gender Identity Secrecy
The U.S. Supreme Court has halted enforcement of a California policy that directed public school staff to withhold information from parents about their child’s gender identity at school without the student’s consent. In a per curiam decision released Monday evening, the justices ruled in favor of parents who challenged the policy, including those who raised religious objections.
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DOJ Indicts 30 More in Cities Church Disruption; Bondi: “YOU CANNOT ATTACK A HOUSE OF WORSHIP”
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that federal prosecutors have brought charges against 30 additional individuals accused of participating in an anti-ICE protest that interrupted a worship service at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Jan. 18. In a post on her official X account last Friday, Bondi said the Department of Justice is “charging 30 more people who took part in the attack on Cities Church in Minnesota.” 
Progressive Christian Leaders Criticize Trump, Denounce ‘White Christian Nationalism’
A coalition of hundreds of Christians — including a number of progressive Evangelical pastors, academics and denominational figures — has released a public letter urging fellow believers to raise their voices against what they characterize as authoritarian governance under President Donald Trump. The statement, titled “A Call to Christians in a Crisis of Faith and Democracy,” debuted on Ash Wednesday. 
California Lawmakers Advance Bill to Increase Penalties for Disrupting Worship Services
California legislators are considering new measures aimed at strengthening legal protections for churches and other houses of worship in response to a series of disruptions reported both within the state and across the country. Senate Bill 1070, authored by state Sen. Shannon Grove, R-Bakersfield, in partnership with The American Council, seeks to amend California’s penal code provisions dealing with interference in religious gatherings. 
Appeals Court Clears Way for Louisiana to Enforce Ten Commandments Classroom Law
A federal appeals court has ruled that Louisiana may proceed with enforcing a state law requiring public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments, lifting a previous injunction that had blocked implementation of the measure. In a per curiam decision issued Friday in Roake v. Brumley, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit vacated an earlier order that prevented the law from taking effect. 
Pete Hegseth Links America’s Founding to Christian Faith, Warns of ‘Godless Left’ at NRB Event
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth delivered a keynote address at the National Religious Broadcasters’ Freedom 250 Celebration in Nashville, arguing that the United States was founded upon biblical principles and warning against what he described as growing secular opposition to Christianity. He opened his remarks by thanking God and commending President Donald Trump, calling him "a fierce defender of Christians and people of faith." 
Trump’s Board of Peace Launch Secures Billions for Gaza, Including $10B U.S. Commitment
Global leaders convened in Washington this week to address the future of the Gaza Strip, with several nations announcing major financial commitments aimed at stabilizing and rebuilding the conflict-ravaged territory. President Donald Trump hosted the inaugural session of the newly formed Board of Peace on Thursday. 
HHS Invites Faith-Based Addiction Recovery Groups to Apply for Federal Funding
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is formally encouraging faith-based addiction recovery organizations to begin applying for federal funding, just days after Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced expanded eligibility for such groups. An official with HHS’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) told The Christian Post that the agency is eager to collaborate with religious organizations in addressing the nation’s behavioral health crisis. 
U.S. Boosts Nigeria’s Fight Against Islamist Extremists With 200 Troops
The United States is preparing to send 200 military personnel to Nigeria to assist in training local forces battling Islamist extremist groups The deployment will take place in stages over the coming weeks. The American troops are expected to operate from several locations across Nigeria, focusing on instruction, coordination and operational support.
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