This issue of A Public Witness looks at the not-so-immaculate conception of Christ the King Sunday and the theological conflict today between different visions of Christ as King. The post Christ the Christian Nationalist Sunday? appeared first on Word&Way.| Word&Way
The Center on Faith & Justice at Georgetown University recently launched a campaign encouraging people to pledge not to shop on Amazon during this Advent season — and A Public Witness is one of the official partners. The post No Amazon for Advent appeared first on Word&Way.| Word&Way
'I've got bruises all over my body,' the Rev. Michael Woolf, who was thrown to the ground and arrested by police, told RNS. The post At Least Seven Faith Leaders Arrested at Broadview ICE Facility Protest appeared first on Word&Way.| Word&Way
‘If you come for one United Methodist, you have come for all of us,’ said a Chicago area UMC pastor.| Word&Way
THOSE lovable labradors have collared the title of Britain's favourite dog breed once more - but many owners see beyond the friendly faces and calm temperaments.| Express.co.uk
"We can and must do better. What is most concerning is not what this administration has done, but what the majority of this body has failed to do."| Sentinel Colorado
"For far too long the United States has minted pennies which literally cost us more than 2 cents," Trump wrote in an online post in February, as costs continued to climb. "This is so wasteful!"| Sentinel Colorado
"I'm not coming in to punch anybody in the face, but I'm not pleased that, in the face of this invasive species that is Donald Trump, who's completely changed the rules of the game, that we're still playing by the old rules of the game," Newsom told The Associated Press in an interview at the COP30 UN Climate Conference in Brazil. "And in my core, I'm stunned."| Sentinel Colorado
Petro wrote that "the fight against drugs must be subordinated to the human rights of the Caribbean people." It wasn't immediately clear what kind of information Colombia will stop sharing with the United States. The White House had no immediate response to Petro's latest statements.| Sentinel Colorado
The bombing on Tuesday killed 12 people and left 27 wounded at the district court, located on the edge of the city and next to a residential area. It also raised alarms that despite multiple operations by security forces to crush the militants, they are still capable of mounting high-profile bombings — even in the Pakistani capital.| Sentinel Colorado
Escobedo toured with Earth, Wind and Fire’s Phillip Bailey and Paula Abdul.| Hartford Courant
Bovino is the top official on the ground leading the Trump administration’s efforts.| Hartford Courant
The British political commentator was on a speaking tour in the U.S. when he was arrested.| Hartford Courant
Only two of the Navajo Code Talkers are still alive. The Route 66 motel where some of these World War II heroes were recruited may not outlive them.| Hartford Courant
This should be a straightforward question, but to answer it we need to make a number of distinctions. This felt like a largely American discourse until fairly recently, but the term is increasingly being used here in the UK as well. The problem is, it’s a big broad sloppy term that means as much or… Continue reading Am I a Christian Nationalist?→| nuakh
Government shutdown becomes the longest on record as fallout spreads nationwide | Boston Herald
Dick Cheney Jan. 30, 1941 – Nov. 3, 2025. Political News: Richard (Dick) Cheney died Monday at the age of 84 due to complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease. His wife Lynne, daughters Liz and Mary, and other family members were with him at the time of his passing. Cheney served as the 46th vice president of the United States from 2001 to 2009 under President George W. Bush. He was often referred to as the most powerful vice president in American history. Cheney previously...| Los Alamos Daily Post
U.S. CONGRESS News: WASHINGTON, D.C. — Reps. Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03), Melanie Stansbury (NM-01), and Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) wrote a letter to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in strong opposition to the Trump administration’s reported plans to increase beef imports from Argentina and undercut American ranchers. In the letter, the lawmakers write that cattle ranching has been at the heart of rural New Mexico’s economy and cultur...| Los Alamos Daily Post
OpenAI and Amazon sign $38 billion deal for AI computing power | Boston Herald
For the second time in six weeks, a pastor was struck in the head with a pepper round fired by a US immigration agent as faith leaders protested the arrival of more than 100 US Customs and Border Patrol agents.| Word&Way
Massachusetts gun violence debate erupts at State House over bill to punish firearms makers | Boston Herald
Tokayev: Kazakhstan Triples Education Funding, Expands Global AI Cooperation| The Astana Times
Kazakhstan to Integrate Artificial Intelligence into Lawmaking Process| The Astana Times
The letter highlights concerns about AI’s potential risks, including economic disruption and security threats.| Hartford Courant
The cuts affect Meta’s Fundamental AI Research, plus product-related AI and AI infrastructure units.| Hartford Courant
Beyond Meat’s shares briefly sizzled Wednesday before heading back down again.| Hartford Courant
Federal authorities said 14 people, including immigrants and demonstrators, were arrested in Tuesday’s operation.| Hartford Courant
Why Are Long-Term Employees Important?. Finding good employees is challenging for any...| Chron - Small Business
"China is learning from the best," said Neil Thomas, a fellow on Chinese politics at Asia Society Policy Institute's Center for China Analysis. "Beijing is copying Washington's playbook because it saw firsthand how effectively U.S. export controls could constrain its own economic development and political choices."| Sentinel Colorado
"I have an obligation also to make sure that we're completely stocked up as a country, because you never know what's going to happen in war and peace."| Sentinel Colorado
This issue of A Public Witness hits the streets to consider what some recent creative protests can teach us about how to prophetically resist authoritarianism.| Word&Way
The directive last year from former Superintendent Ryan Walters drew immediate condemnation from civil rights groups and prompted a pending lawsuit from a group of parents, teachers, and religious leaders.| Word&Way
In the first month of direct state aid for Missouri’s K-12 scholarship program, 98% of funds went to Christian, Jewish, and Islamic institutions.| Word&Way
With the execution of Lance Shockley approaching, this issue of A Public Witness unpacks the debate over his religious freedom rights for his final moments.| Word&Way
The ‘Share the Arrows’ conference founded by commentator Allie Beth Stuckey emboldened women to carry on Charlie Kirk’s conservative fight.| Word&Way
"It's like having a drought the year after you had a drought," Greg Raiff, CEO of Elevate Aviation Group, told The Associated Press.| Sentinel Colorado
The Texas National Guard removed seven soldiers from Illinois amid questions about their physical fitness. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called it a return to “standards.”| The Voice
"It was just like a kidnapping," the Nigerian man, who's part of a federal lawsuit, told The Associated Press in an interview from the detainment camp in which he and other deportees were being held in Ghana. Like others placed in the restraints interviewed by the AP, he spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of reprisals.| Sentinel Colorado
The budget office said well over 4,000 employees would be fired.| Macomb Daily
National Guard troops began their patrol in Memphis at a Bass Pro Shops store.| Macomb Daily
Speaking at a recent worship service at the Pentagon, Hegseth said the US needs to be ‘in prayer, on bended knee, recognizing the providence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.’| Word&Way
I have been thinking a lot about land and nation recently. I am about to head out again to Australia and New Zealand to prepare a new version of The Heroes Who Made Us for performances in Sun…| alanlaneblog
The Committee for the First Amendment was initially formed in 1947.| Macomb Daily
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Many Black pastors in the largest African American Christian denominations linked the veneration of Kirk — who used his platform to denigrate Black people, immigrants, women, Muslims, and LGBTQ+ people — to the history of weaponizing faith to justify colonialism, enslavement, and bigotry.| Word&Way
Before the memorial service started, two hours of songs from the biggest worship artists today served to frame everything that followed as part of a church service — sending the message that Kirk’s politics were from God.| Word&Way
Combs faces an Oct. 3 sentencing after his July conviction by a Manhattan jury.| The Voice
The decision received a mixed reaction from the coalition of plaintiffs that includes three faith-based refugee resettlement agencies.| Word&Way
‘May this be the first of many events like this at the Kennedy Center. May you use this place mightily to continue to glorify your name, Jesus,’ prayed Abigail Robertson, granddaughter of Pat Robertson, at the documentary premiere.| Word&Way
Stephen Freeman’s attorney, Gary Kennedy, contended Freeman and Gabriele Seitz could have had a “hidden relationship,” and the killing could’ve resulted from sex play gone bad.| Macomb Daily
After their pursuit of taxpayer school funding failed to get approval from the U.S. Supreme Court, the plans to open St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School have been canceled.| Word&Way
In life and in death, Charlie Kirk represented the worst of American politics. He stoked dangerous conspiracies, attempted to silence voices he disagreed with, and utilized violent rhetoric mixed with a godly veneer. Then, someone decided to respond with evil by picking up a gun to silence a life.| Word&Way
The Republican plan, urged on by Trump, would crack the city’s urban core into three districts — with all of them converging at Independence Boulevard Christian Church.| Word&Way
'Those verses were not about the United States military,' said Brian Kaylor, a Baptist minister and author. 'They weren't really even about any imperial military force, and quite the opposite.'| Word&Way
Grove of giant sequoia trees burns in California’s Sierra National Forest | Boston Herald
Eighteen people were taken to hospitals afterward.| Boston Herald
Scientists said such a long and recurrent gamma ray explosion is puzzling.| Boston Herald
The shipping containers fell off a vessel named the Mississippi shortly before 9 a.m. Tuesday.| Boston Herald
Expectations for interest rates cuts continue to support financial markets.| Boston Herald
Home Depot stores in Southern California have long been an informal job-seeking hub for day laborers in the country both legally and illegally.| Boston Herald
All four models will be in stores Sept. 19.| Boston Herald
The Epstein birthday book appears to feature messages from two U.S. presidents, lawyers, CEO’s and more.| Boston Herald
Ford is recalling almost 1.5 million vehicles in the United States because of an issue with the rear view camera.| Boston Herald
Authorities say a school bus carrying a softball team has crashed and ejected some passengers in Oklahoma.| Boston Herald
While the Trump Regime threatens prosecution of reporters mentioning the new app, far-rightists, including the Proud Boys and Jack "Pizzagate" Posobiec, are encouraging users to file false reports. The post MAGA Targets App that Warns of ICE Presence appeared first on IREHR.| IREHR
Far-right groups like the Third Term Project and Republicans for National Renewal are concocting a multitude of ways to keep Donald Trump in power. The post MAGA Schemes for a Trump Third Term appeared first on IREHR.| IREHR
The flag was hung for two hours in May. The ranger was fired last week.| Hartford Courant
Immigrants face increased risks this hurricane season due to aggressive immigration enforcement.| Hartford Courant
A jury convicted former Republican candidate Solomon Peña of conspiracy, weapons and other charges.| The Voice
Reports on unrelated ethics allegations against representatives from Pennsylvania, Florida and Texas were also issued.| The Voice
Adams sought to draw a contrast between himself and the likely Democratic candidate, Zohran Mamdani.| The Voice
New York AG Letitia James announced Monday that she has, once again, landed a victory in the courtroom against the Trump administration.| NewsOne
The question now is not whether George Floyd’s death changed anything—it did. The question is: Who has the power to shape what comes next?| NewsOne
Joe Biden teaches us how to get back up, and, more than laudable or even righteous, that is profoundly American.| NewsOne
Die mentale und die intellektuelle Verfassung des Standorts Deutschland ist heute schon wichtiger als der Rang des Finanzstandorts oder die Höhe der Lohnnebenkosten. Roman Herzog ...| das-blaettchen.de
Arkansas became the latest flashpoint in church-state politics this week as legislation introduced less than a month ago now only needs one more round of voting to make it to the desk of Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders.| Word&Way
It’s another positive move for prospective homebuyers during the housing market’s busy season.| Hartford Courant
Les récentes déclarations de Bernard Arnault, empreintes de mépris pour la France, ne sont que la énième illustration d’un homme| INITIATIVE COMMUNISTE
Morris Chestnut and his wife Pam Byse have held their union down and are revealing their marriage secrets.| NewsOne
Marvin Long was assaulted by Alabama police officers and a police dog while he cried for help in front of his home| NewsOne
Serena Williams C-walked her way from the NFL Super Bowl LIX into our hearts! See her cameo during Kendrick Lamar's performance.| NewsOne
El Salvador’s port sector undergoes transformative advancement through Phase 3 of the Economic Plan, featuring a $1.615 billion investment and a focus on modernization and innovation.| El Salvador in English
President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador met with Erik Prince, discussing the country’s progress in combating crime and their frustration over the U.S. State Department’s travel advisory.| El Salvador in English
Quincy Jones, the musical genius whose career spanned more than seven decades of classic material, has died at 91.| NewsOne