House adjourns after Kevin McCarthy falls short in 3rd vote to become new speaker
The United States House of Representatives failed to elect a speaker for the 118th Congress on Tuesday, as Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California was unable to get the necessary number of votes in support of his bid. @ChristianPost_com
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Abortion is leading cause of death worldwide for fourth year in a row
Statistics reveal that abortion was the leading cause of death worldwide for the fourth year in a row, as the number of abortions nearly quadrupled the number of deaths from communicable diseases in 2022. @ChristianPost_com
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FDA rule change 'turns neighborhood pharmacies into abortion providers,' pro-lifers say
The first drug in the chemical abortion pill regimen can now be obtained via a prescription at major retail pharmacy chains after a regulatory change by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a move that pro-life groups warn threatens women's safety. @ChristianPost_com
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Pro-life groups launch private investigation to search for vandals who attacked churches, pregnancy centers
A pro-life pregnancy center firebombed by pro-abortion terrorists last year has announced a partnership with a noted law firm to conduct an independent investigation searching for the perpetrators of the violence as it continues to characterize the federal government’s response to the attacks as lackluster.  @ChristianPost_com
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4 longest House speaker elections in US history
Rep. Kevin McCarthy has yet to come close to the longest periods of voting for House speaker in the nation's history, which in the past sometimes went on for several weeks of voting. Here are the four times when speaker elections took the longest amount of time to select a victor. @ChristianPost_com
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Biden shifts blame for immigration crisis ahead of first border visit
President Joe Biden has announced that he is traveling to Mexico and the border city of El Paso, Texas next week as the Southwest border grapples with hundreds of thousands of illegal border crossings on a monthly basis.  @ChristianPost_com
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Journey founder Neal Schon raises alarm over Paula White-Cain’s access to band’s bank accounts
A founding member of the rock band Journey is calling for the removal of Paula White-Cain as an authorized signatory on the band’s bank accounts, arguing that it violates an agreement he has with White-Cain’s husband, Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain. @ChristianPost_com
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Passion 2023 Louie Giglio urges Christians to break free from TikTok, apps that steal time and money
Louie Giglio warned those gathered at the Passion 2023 Christian conference this week about the dangers of society operating “an economy of attention” through social media platforms and sites that “absorb” Christians by distracting them and taking their money.  @ChristianPost_com
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Kevin McCarthy House speaker election now 5th longest in US history
The current effort to determine the speaker of the United States House of Representatives has become the fifth longest speaker vote in American history, even as Republican Kevin McCarthy has started to gain ground in his vote total. @ChristianPost_com
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Idaho, South Carolina supreme courts issue divergent rulings on abortion bans
Supreme courts in two states issued divergent rulings on state laws restricting abortion this week as several states have enacted measures in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's overturn of Roe v. Wade last June.  @ChristianPost_com
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Kevin McCarthy elected speaker of the House on 15th vote
Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California finally won the election for Speaker of the House of Representatives early Saturday morning, after facing strong resistance from a contingent of conservative members of his party. @ChristianPost_com
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Archaeologists demand more scrutiny of sensationalized discoveries in Israel
Leading Israeli archaeologists and researchers have decried what they perceive as a lack of oversight amid a series of archaeological discoveries, including recent announcements from a professor claiming to have deciphered historic Bible-era inscriptions. @ChristianPost_com
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Catholic priest murdered in Burkina Faso as country continues to grapple with terrorism
Unidentified armed men killed a 67-year-old Catholic priest in northwestern Burkina Faso, which is witnessing “one of the fastest-growing displacement and protection crises globally” due to terrorism and other challenges, according to the United Nations. @ChristianPost_com
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Atheists refute claims abortion bans violate religious freedom
Atheist pro-life advocates are pushing back against a series of lawsuits alleging that state abortion bans and restrictions violate religious freedom and promote a Christian definition of life, saying that the right to practice one's faith does not justify "human rights violations."  @ChristianPost_com
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Biden border visit a 'photo-op' 'too little,' 'too late,' Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says
Critics of the Biden administration's handling of the immigration crisis at the U.S. southern border say President Joe Biden’s trip to Texas and Mexico amounted to a “photo-op” and expressed concern that the administration’s policies will only exacerbate the humanitarian crisis.  @ChristianPost_com
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'No significant letup' expected as severe California flooding leaves at least 16 dead
Severe winter storms in California have left at least 16 people dead and a child missing after heavy rains and flash flooding across the state. @ChristianPost_com
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Race-based admissions, refusal to celebrate gay weddings 4 important Supreme Court decisions to watch
The United States Supreme Court is tackling a host of issues this term, having already heard oral arguments on major cases, and will be releasing important opinions in the coming months. Here are four Supreme Court decisions to watch this year. @ChristianPost_com
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Sarah Huckabee Sanders signs executive order prohibiting critical race theory in schools
On her first day in office, Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed an executive order declaring that critical race theory "indoctrination" should not be allowed in schools. @ChristianPost_com
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Disagreeing with prosecutor, police chief says megachurch pastor should have been tried for prostitution
Insisting the case against Rock Church International Pastor John Blanchard remains strong enough to convict him of prostitution charges, Chesterfield County Police Chief, Col. Jeffrey S. Katz of Virginia, publicly disagreed with the decision of Commonwealth Attorney Stacey Davenport to drop the charges against the pastor, arguing that the case should have gone to trial. @ChristianPost_com
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5 concessions Kevin McCarthy made to become Speaker of the House
The United States House of Representatives has elected a Speaker after House leadership vowed to consider proposals made by the body’s most conservative members.  @ChristianPost_com
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House passes bill to protect babies who survive abortion, condemns violence against pro-life clinics
The U.S House of Representatives passed multiple pro-life measures on Wednesday, including one aimed at protecting babies who survive an abortion and one condemning violence against pro-life charities and churches. @ChristianPost_com
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