Supreme Court revives Amish challenge to New York student vaccination requirement
The U S Supreme Court has revived a lawsuit filed by a group of Amish parents against a New York state law that removes a religious exemption to school immunizations
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GOP’s $900B defense bill seeks to codify Trump orders
House and Senate members released the text for the 2026 national defense and security package on Sunday. The 3,000-page bill would set a $900.6 billion budget for defense, which is around $8 billion m...
European Commission fines X $140 million
The European Union’s executive body on Friday said it fined the X social media platform $140 million for violations of its Digital Services Act. The fine was the first-ever issued under the act, whi...
Trump Pivots Security Priorities to Migration, Trafficking
The White House released President Donald Trump’s National Security Strategy on Friday morning, declaring a new focus on reducing mass migration and the trafficking of drugs and human beings. In the...
Trump Admin. Restricts Visas for Nigerians Linked to Anti-Christian Violence, Persecution
In response to mass killings and violent attacks against Christians in Nigeria, the U S Department of State announced that the United States will restrict visas for Nigerians who have participated in
Lawmakers Leave Boat Strikes Briefing with Opposing Messages
U.S. Navy Adm. Frank "Mitch" Bradley, commander of the U.S. Special Operations Command, leaves a classified briefing for top congressional lawmakers overseeing national security at the Capitol in Wash...
Trump FBI, DOJ Announce Arrest of Pipe Bomb Suspect after Nearly 5 Years at Large
A suspect in attempted pipe bombings in Washington, D C , has been arrested after remaining at large for nearly five years as an investigation into his motives continues
The Trump Administration’s Favorite Fake Prayer Story
This issue of A Public Witness looks at the truth behind the Christian Nationalist fable of George Washington praying at Valley Forge.
Pentagon’s Inspector General Releases “Signalgate” Report
President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attends a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, in Washington. Associated Press / Image by Julia Demaree ...
Sen. Graham: Accounting for Ukrainian Kids Should Be Job One
Before any deal is cut to end the Russia-Ukraine War, every missing child must be accounted for, Sen. Lindsey Graham said Wednesday as he gaveled in a hearing of the Senate Appropriations Committee. G...
