In Huckabee, Israel Will Have a Longtime Friend and True Believer as Ambassador | Baptist Press
(RNS) — Mike Huckabee’s journey to becoming the U.S. ambassador to Israel began 50 years ago.
Politics
-
-
Senate confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court
The Senate chamber galleries were full for the first time in two years on Thursday while lawmakers voted 53-47 to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson to the nation’s highest court as a replacement for ret...
-
Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed as first black female Supreme Court justice
The United States Senate has voted to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court, making her the first African American woman to get a seat on the highest court in the nation.
-
Texas Gov. Abbott warns he’ll bus illegal immigrants to DC to draw Biden’s attention to border crisis
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has vowed to send immigrants who illegally cross the border to Washington, D.C., ahead of an expected surge in unlawful border crossings.
-
Senate Votes to Confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court
The Senate has voted to confirm President Biden's Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, securing her place as the first black woman ever on the high court.
-
Kentucky gov. vetoes bill banning boys from competing in girls’ sports; Republicans may override veto
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has vetoed a bill that would prohibit boys from competing in girls’ sports, arguing in part that the measure was unnecessary in light of scholastic sports standards.
-
Pelosi Tests Positive for COVID-19, Was at White House with Biden
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19, a day after appearing unmasked at a White House event with President Joe Biden.
-
New Sanctions Announced Against Russia as World Glimpses Russian Atrocities in Ukraine
The White House announced plans Wednesday to further isolate the Russian economy.
-
Kentucky to treat churches as ‘essential services’ during pandemics, emergencies
Kentucky has passed a law that requires the government to treat houses of worship the same as essential services whenever a state of emergency is declared after many states and municipalities enacted emergency orders during the pandemic limiting the size and scope of religious gatherings.
-
Why Biden’s Moves to Protect Gender Identity Threaten Women’s Sports and Faith-Based Institutions
On the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the Biden administration is looking to dramatically redefine it. Supporters say it's about expanding rights for students, but critics charge it will destroy girls' and women's sports, privacy, and more.
-
Jackson confirmation to Supreme Court likely as 3 Republicans signal support
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is expected to be confirmed to the United States Supreme Court nomination, as three Republican Senators have recently stated their intention to vote for her.
