Mike Johnson Says Rights Come From God, Not Government at National Day of Prayer

Mike Johnson Says Rights Come From God, Not Government at National Day of Prayer

Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House, said Thursday that Americans’ rights originate from God rather than government, describing the Declaration of Independence as “our national statement of faith” during a National Day of Prayer event at the U.S. Capitol. The 75th annual observance of the National Day of Prayer took place in Statuary Hall on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., bringing together lawmakers and religious leaders for a time of reflection and prayer.
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    The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday released a report titled “Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias Within the Federal Government,” prepared by the Trump administration’s Task Force examining alleged bias against Christians. One of its central conclusions is that the Biden administration applied unequal legal consequences to Christian organizations and pro-life activists compared to secular or liberal groups.
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    A large-scale Christian prayer and worship gathering is set to take place in Washington this month as faith leaders and public officials unite to mark the approaching 250th anniversary of the United States. The event, called 'Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving', is scheduled for May 17 on the National Mall.

Calls Grow in Washington for Justice and Accountability Over North Korean Abductions

The International Association of Korean Studies (ICKS, President Greg Scarlatoiu) co-hosted an annual conference with the Hudson Institute and the Committee for Human Rights in North Korea (HRNK), where the issues of North Korean abductions and transnational repression were extensively discussed. At the “Challenges to the US-ROK Alliance in 2026” conference held on April 30 at the Hudson Institute in Washington, D.C.
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    Donald Trump participated in a nationwide Bible-reading event this week, reciting a passage that speaks of God’s promise to “heal [the] land.” The president joined the “America Reads the Bible” marathon on Tuesday through a pre-recorded video, reading 2 Chronicles 7:11–22 in a message that lasted about three minutes. He delivered the reading from his desk in the Oval Office.

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    A growing number of young men in the United States are attending church and placing greater importance on religion, marking a notable shift in recent years. Gallup found that 42% of men ages 18 to 29 surveyed between 2024 and 2025 said religion is “very important” in their lives. This reflects a significant increase compared to the 28% recorded in 2022 to 2023.

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    Tom Homan, the White House’s border policy chief, is calling on the Vatican to refrain from commenting on U.S. immigration, arguing that church officials lack a firsthand understanding of the issue. Speaking to reporters outside the White House on Tuesday, Homan was initially asked about a now-deleted social media image shared by Donald Trump, but shifted the discussion to broader immigration concerns and recent remarks involving Pope Leo XIV.

  • Premium Bible Sales Surge in Recent Years as Americans Seek Meaning, Stability

    An increasing number of Americans are purchasing premium, high-priced Bibles, signaling a growing interest in luxury editions of Scripture. Retailers and collectors report that demand for high-end Bibles is rising, with some editions priced as high as $400.

  • Nearly 500 Leaders, Pastors to Join Weeklong Bible Reading Marathon in D.C.

    Nearly 500 public officials, ministry leaders and well-known figures are preparing to take part in a weeklong public reading of the Bible in Washington, D.C., an initiative organizers say is aimed at encouraging a renewed national focus on Scripture ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.

  • Texas Board Gives Preliminary Approval to Add Biblical Texts to Mandatory Reading List

    The Texas State Board of Education has taken a major step toward incorporating biblical texts into public school classrooms, with selections such as the Book of Job moving closer to being taught alongside classic works like The Cat in the Hat. During a Thursday vote, the board gave preliminary approval to a statewide reading list that includes more than a dozen excerpts from the Bible.

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    A new nationwide survey reports that close to half of Americans say they have read a substantial portion of the Bible, though a much smaller share engages with it regularly. When participants were asked about how much of the Bible they have read, 48% indicated they had read at least half.

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    President Donald Trump shared an Easter video message addressed to Christians both in the United States and across the globe, referencing the Gospel of John while affirming that “evil and wickedness will not prevail.” In his remarks, Trump described the Resurrection of Jesus Christ as “the most glorious miracle in all of time” and centered his message around John 3:16.
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