The Trump administration’s visa freeze has disrupted international adoptions, leaving hundreds of U.S. families, including the Macchionis from Rhode Island, in uncertainty. The freeze, issued in mid-January, halted immigrant visa processing for 75 countries—Colombia among …
Prominent conservative evangelical leaders, including figures linked to John Piper’s Bethlehem Seminary, are under fire for endorsing violent immigration enforcement. Supporters like Andy Naselli and William Wolfe have openly praised Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) …
The church trial of Bishop Stewart Ruch, a prominent leader in the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA), concluded last month with his acquittal on all charges. The decision followed years of scrutiny over Ruch’s …
A growing national push to ban non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in child sex abuse cases, known as Trey’s Law, has expanded to Oklahoma, Georgia, and Alabama. The proposed legislation aims to stop institutions from silencing victims …
A growing number of Americans blame Congressional inaction on Trump’s authoritarian power grabs for the nation’s deepening political crisis. Critics argue that, while Donald Trump faces multiple legal and ethical controversies, it is the failure …
Chinese House Churches Face Renewed Persecution Early Rain Covenant Church and Zion Church—two prominent house churches in China—are facing a coordinated government crackdown. Early Rain leaders had anticipated persecution after a surge in harassment, threats, …
A Shift Toward Power-Centric Foreign Policy The Trump administration has adopted an increasingly force-first approach to international relations, prioritizing raw strength over the law and legal norms. Vice President JD Vance recently declared military strikes …
Religious Freedom vs. Anti-Discrimination Protections Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is under scrutiny for allegedly violating anti-discrimination laws by denying spousal health benefits to a gay employee’s husband. Civil and religious rights groups argue that the …
$31.5M Settlement Reached in High-Profile Abuse Case Rock Church has paid $3 million to settle a civil lawsuit related to the 2022 death of 11-year-old Arabella McCormack, a case that sparked outrage over institutional failures. …
Court Rules in Favor of Mary Jones After Lengthy Legal Battle A Washington state appeals court has dismissed disgraced pastor Micahn Carter’s defamation lawsuit against his former church secretary, Mary Jones. In a unanimous decision …