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Cleveland-area pastor Israel Ford sparked controversy after publicly introducing his second wife at LifeWorks Church. Ford, who founded the congregation in 2009, announced his polygynous marriage in an Instagram video posted Oct. 25. His first wife and fellow pastor, Lydia Ford, introduced Minister Shakayla Talley Ford during the service. Congregants
Planned Parenthood President Alexis McGill Johnson warns that a reproductive health crisis threatens Black women ahead of the midterm elections. Speaking with The Root, Johnson discussed abortion restrictions and the consequences of federal funding cuts. The yearlong Planned Parenthood funding ban, enacted under President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill,
A federal appeals court has sided with The Episcopal Church and 26 interfaith partners challenging ICE enforcement at churches. The D.C. Circuit ruled 2-1 that religious organizations have standing to contest the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement policy. The ruling reverses an April 2025 district court decision that found the organizations
A former Lifeway executive faces 22 criminal charges following allegations that he diverted ministry funds for personal use. Tennessee authorities arrested Giancarlo Montemayor-Trejo on Oct. 20 after a Williamson County grand jury indicted him Oct. 7. The charges include felony theft, forgery, computer offenses and criminal simulation. Authorities set his
Abortion ballot measures in four states are mobilizing religious organizations ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Yet new polling shows abortion has declined as a priority among voters across religious groups. Pew Research Center found that 46% of registered voters consider abortion very important, compared with 56% in 2022. Economic
Hobby Lobby Christian nationalism takes center stage in Michael Blanding’s investigation of the Green family’s religious and political influence. In The Gospel According to Hobby Lobby, Blanding examines how David and Barbara Green turned commercial success into institutional power. Their fortune financed evangelical ministries, Christian colleges, documentaries and the Museum
The Trump administration has shortened the deadline for refugees to challenge refugee status termination, raising fears of widespread deportations. The new rule gives legally admitted refugees just 10 days to contest government efforts to revoke their status, down from 30 days. Immigration advocates warn that the change threatens due process
President Donald Trump’s approach to Vladimir Putin has prompted calls for a congressional investigation into American support for Russia. A National Review commentary argues that Trump’s policies increasingly favor Moscow despite Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and its cooperation with American adversaries. The commentary describes Russia as a longstanding geopolitical enemy
North Carolina Chief Justice Paul Newby has transformed the state’s judiciary through controversial decisions, political alliances and sweeping administrative changes. His leadership of the North Carolina Supreme Court has intensified concerns about judicial independence and partisan influence. After Republicans gained a 5-2 Supreme Court majority in 2023, Newby helped overturn
Turning Point USA’s growth after Charlie Kirk’s assassination has transformed conservative organizing on college campuses. The organization reports more than 1,500 college chapters as of September 2026, a 60% increase following Kirk’s death. High school chapters also increased 180%, according to the organization. Students at Butler University, Taylor University and
The Mormon Church’s real estate empire extends far beyond temples and other religious properties. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints owns at least 2.4 million acres across the United States, according to Bloomberg. These Mormon Church land holdings carry an assessed value exceeding $20 billion. But their actual
Faith in Democratic politics is gaining renewed attention as Christian candidates challenge Republicans’ traditional advantage among religious voters. Texas Senate candidate James Talarico and Kansas Senate candidate Adam Hamilton are emphasizing their Christian identities in the 2026 midterm elections. Their campaigns reflect a growing effort among Democrats to connect religious
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