Synagogue hostage situation brings conversation to forefront. Over the weekend, a Muslim British national held several hostages at gunpoint in a Jewish synagogue in Colleyville, Texas. They were…
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Prayer Updates
FDA Study Reconsiders Blood Donation Restrictions
Blood shortage prompts reassessment of LGBTQ donation ban. The American Red Cross has seen a 10 percent drop in blood donations since the start of the pandemic, leading…
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Supreme Court Rejects Executive Privilege Request
House investigation committee entitled to former president’s records. The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a request by former President Donald Trump to use executive privilege to block a…
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U.S. and Russia Return to Negotiating Table
Russia desires a written commitment from the U.S. regarding the draft treaty. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with his Russian counterpart, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, in…
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Sanctions Imposed Against Russia-Tied Ukrainian Officials
Four individuals found to be connected with ongoing Russian intelligence. The State and Treasury Departments announced Thursday that they plan to set sanctions against four individuals in Ukraine,…
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Elections Bills, Filibuster Changes Blocked in Senate
Majority falls short of getting enough votes. Changes to filibuster rules that would have paved the way for passing legislation on voting were blocked in the Senate. On Wednesday,…
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Department of Defense Releases 2021 Afghanistan Report
Predicted rocky retreat and collapse of the Afghan air force. On Wednesday, the Special Inspector General for Afghan Reconstruction (SIGAR) made its January 2021 assessment of Afghanistan available…
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President Marks One Year with Press Conference
He is working to reset his agenda ahead of midterm elections. President Biden held a press conference Wednesday in the East Room of the White House, marking one…
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Supreme Court Hears Christian Flag Case
The question is whether Boston can refuse to raise a Christian flag in front of City Hall. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case…
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CDC Director Commits to Clearer COVID-19 Communication
Acknowledges the changing data and situations. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky recently responded to pushback from health experts about how the CDC has…
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