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Today's Breaking News
Around the World
U.S. Said to Plan New Sanctions on Iran After Missile Test
President Donald Trump’s administration is expected to impose new sanctions on Iran as early as Friday to punish the country for sponsoring terrorism and testing ballistic missiles, according to two people familiar with the plans.
White House acknowledges Trump disagreement with Australian PM
The White House on Thursday tacitly acknowledged that during a conversation between President Trump and Australia Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, the two disagreed when the discussion turned to the issue of refugees.
Haley 'condemns' Russia in first U.N. Security Council appearance
U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley made her debut appearance at the U.N. Security Council on Thursday, at which she condemned the Russian government for its ongoing military activity in Ukraine.
Iran defies Trump's threat on missiles, puts U.S. on notice
Iranian officials responded defiantly Thursday to the Trump administration's threat to take a much tougher line over Tehran's ballistic missile tests and support for terrorism-related activities, as the White House reportedly was preparing a slate of new sanctions against the Islamic republic as early as Friday.
Why Samoa Wants to Make Clear, It's a Christian State
The Samoan government wants to add a clause to the Constitution that officially defines Samoa as a Christian nation.
UK unveils Brexit plan calling for close new EU relationship
The British government is trying to ease some of the uncertainty around the U.K.'s exit from the European Union, saying it seeks an outcome of 'mutual benefit' to both sides.
Khamenei ally says useless for U.S. to threaten Iran over missile test: Fars
A top adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Thursday Iran will not yield to 'useless' U.S. threats from 'an inexperienced person' over its ballistic missile program.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Warns Israel: Stop Announcing New Settlements
The White House warned Israel on Thursday to cease settlement announcements that are 'unilateral' and 'undermining' of President Donald Trump's effort to forge Middle East peace, a senior administration official told The Jerusalem Post.
Half-Shekel Temple Tax Reinstated By Sanhedrin
After a 2,000 year moratorium, it is now possible for a Jew anywhere in the world to perform the mitzvah (commandment) of paying the half-shekel, a Biblically-mandated tax incumbent on every Jew to finance the day-to-day operations of the Temple.
Inside the United States
Experts: California voter registration system 'highly susceptible' to fraud
California's voter registration system is 'highly susceptible to being compromised,' because of immigration policies protecting the Golden State's 2.4 million illegal immigrants, authorities have told Fox News.
Protests Against Breitbart Editor at Berkeley Turn Into Riot
Protests against Breitbart editor Milo Yiannopoulos at the University of California-Berkeley turned into riots on Wednesday evening.
Christian News
Christian Group Compassion Int'l Being Forced to Close Doors, Abandon 147,000 Children in India
Christian child sponsorship organization Compassion International could be forced to leave India and the 147,000 children it helps there by March after the government blocked funding from outside the subcontinent.
Texas Pastor Finds Burning Cross Outside Historic African-American Church
The pastor of a historic African-American church in East Texas says he was alarmed to see four tree limbs formed into the shape of a cross set on fire outside his church early Sunday morning.
Pastor, Eight Others Missing in Uganda after Muslims Beat, Rape Congregation
A pastor in eastern Uganda and eight other Christians are missing two weeks after a Muslim mob attacked a church prayer meeting, locked the congregation in, beat several members and raped 15 women, sources said.
Trump's Promise to Evangelicals: I Will 'Destroy' the Johnson Amendment
On Thursday, President Donald Trump told thousands of faith leaders he would destroy a law that keeps pastors from speaking politically from the pulpit.
Christian persecution seen in more locations across the globe, new report shows
In the past year, the persecution of Christians has not only increased, but it has also spread to more corners of the globe - with incidents occurring on every continent, according to a new report.
Trump At National Prayer Breakfast: 'As Long As We Have God, We Are Never, Ever Alone'
President Trump used a speech at the National Prayer Breakfast to repeat his pledge to abolish the Johnson Amendment that prevents religious organisations engaging in political campaigning.
Around the World
U.S. Said to Plan New Sanctions on Iran After Missile Test
President Donald Trump’s administration is expected to impose new sanctions on Iran as early as Friday to punish the country for sponsoring terrorism and testing ballistic missiles, according to two people familiar with the plans.
White House acknowledges Trump disagreement with Australian PM
The White House on Thursday tacitly acknowledged that during a conversation between President Trump and Australia Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, the two disagreed when the discussion turned to the issue of refugees.
Haley 'condemns' Russia in first U.N. Security Council appearance
U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley made her debut appearance at the U.N. Security Council on Thursday, at which she condemned the Russian government for its ongoing military activity in Ukraine.
Iran defies Trump's threat on missiles, puts U.S. on notice
Iranian officials responded defiantly Thursday to the Trump administration's threat to take a much tougher line over Tehran's ballistic missile tests and support for terrorism-related activities, as the White House reportedly was preparing a slate of new sanctions against the Islamic republic as early as Friday.
Why Samoa Wants to Make Clear, It's a Christian State
The Samoan government wants to add a clause to the Constitution that officially defines Samoa as a Christian nation.
UK unveils Brexit plan calling for close new EU relationship
The British government is trying to ease some of the uncertainty around the U.K.'s exit from the European Union, saying it seeks an outcome of 'mutual benefit' to both sides.
Khamenei ally says useless for U.S. to threaten Iran over missile test: Fars
A top adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Thursday Iran will not yield to 'useless' U.S. threats from 'an inexperienced person' over its ballistic missile program.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Warns Israel: Stop Announcing New Settlements
The White House warned Israel on Thursday to cease settlement announcements that are 'unilateral' and 'undermining' of President Donald Trump's effort to forge Middle East peace, a senior administration official told The Jerusalem Post.
Half-Shekel Temple Tax Reinstated By Sanhedrin
After a 2,000 year moratorium, it is now possible for a Jew anywhere in the world to perform the mitzvah (commandment) of paying the half-shekel, a Biblically-mandated tax incumbent on every Jew to finance the day-to-day operations of the Temple.
Inside the United States
Experts: California voter registration system 'highly susceptible' to fraud
California's voter registration system is 'highly susceptible to being compromised,' because of immigration policies protecting the Golden State's 2.4 million illegal immigrants, authorities have told Fox News.
Protests Against Breitbart Editor at Berkeley Turn Into Riot
Protests against Breitbart editor Milo Yiannopoulos at the University of California-Berkeley turned into riots on Wednesday evening.
Christian News
Christian Group Compassion Int'l Being Forced to Close Doors, Abandon 147,000 Children in India
Christian child sponsorship organization Compassion International could be forced to leave India and the 147,000 children it helps there by March after the government blocked funding from outside the subcontinent.
Texas Pastor Finds Burning Cross Outside Historic African-American Church
The pastor of a historic African-American church in East Texas says he was alarmed to see four tree limbs formed into the shape of a cross set on fire outside his church early Sunday morning.
Pastor, Eight Others Missing in Uganda after Muslims Beat, Rape Congregation
A pastor in eastern Uganda and eight other Christians are missing two weeks after a Muslim mob attacked a church prayer meeting, locked the congregation in, beat several members and raped 15 women, sources said.
Trump's Promise to Evangelicals: I Will 'Destroy' the Johnson Amendment
On Thursday, President Donald Trump told thousands of faith leaders he would destroy a law that keeps pastors from speaking politically from the pulpit.
Christian persecution seen in more locations across the globe, new report shows
In the past year, the persecution of Christians has not only increased, but it has also spread to more corners of the globe - with incidents occurring on every continent, according to a new report.
Trump At National Prayer Breakfast: 'As Long As We Have God, We Are Never, Ever Alone'
President Trump used a speech at the National Prayer Breakfast to repeat his pledge to abolish the Johnson Amendment that prevents religious organisations engaging in political campaigning.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Britain's Brexit bill clears first legislative hurdle
Prime Minister Theresa May's plan to take Britain out of the European Union easily cleared its first legislative hurdle on Wednesday, paving the way for the government to launch divorce talks by the end of March.
Israel and Turkey to resume diplomatic dialogue after six years
Yuval Rotem, Director-General of the Israeli Foreign Ministry, will travel to Turkey on Tuesday where he will hold a diplomatic dialogue with local officials, for the first time in over six years.
Hit squad reportedly kills ISIS madman who beheaded hundreds
A notorious ISIS executioner who beheaded hundreds of innocent citizens has been stabbed to death by a hit squad in northwest Iraq.
UAE's top diplomat defends Donald Trump's travel ban
A top diplomat for the United Arab Emirates has defended President Donald Trump's travel ban.
President Trump puts Iran 'on notice' over missile test
The US has put Iran 'on notice' after it test-fired a new ballistic missile, President Trump's national security adviser said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Abbas, Jordanian king agree to fight against US embassy relocation to Jerusalem
Jordan's monarch met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Sunday in Amman and discussed the potential relocation of the American embassy in Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Anti-Semitism at highest level on record
Anti-Semitism in the UK reached 'unprecedented' levels in 2016, after a rise of 36 percent in the number of incidents.
Russia: Invite for Israeli-Palestinian Meeting in Moscow Still Open
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that an invitation to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to meet in Moscow was still in force.
Israeli Home Front preparing for thousands of rockets
The IDF Home Front Command is preparing for the thousands of rockets expected to strike Israel during the next war, investing hundreds of millions of shekels over the past two years on defensive measures and strengthening strategic capabilities.
Israeli Jews born in Trump's travel ban countries exempted
Israeli Jews born in the seven countries included under US President Donald Trump's travel restrictions will not be banned from America, the country's embassy in Tel Aviv said Tuesday.
Slowly, amid clashes and tears, Israel evacuates Amona outpost
Clashing with protesters and pulling tearful settlers from trailer homes, Israeli forces began an operation to clear out the Amona outpost Wednesday, ending years of uncertainty over the fate of the hilltop.
Inside the United States
Trump's stance on LGBT order stuns religious liberty advocates
The White House confirmed today President Donald Trump will not overturn the Obama administration's 2014 LGBT executive order for federal contractors that limits how religious groups that do not approve of homosexuality can work in government.
California Lawmakers Want 'Third Gender Option' for Drivers' Licenses
Legislation introduced in California would create a third gender option on drivers' licenses and expedite the process for individuals to change their sex on their birth certificate without undergoing a sex change.
Dems escalate anti-Trump offensive
From Washington State to Washington DC, Democrats across the country are stepping up what some call 'The Resistance' to President Trump, moving across political, legal, bureaucratic, legislative, and civil disobedience fronts to frustrate the newly-elected president's agenda.
No rate change, few hints from first Fed meeting of Trump presidency
Federal Reserve officials offered no hints about its future plans Wednesday as it announced a widely-expected decision to hold off on raising its interest rate target after the first monetary policy meeting during the Trump administration.
Diaz-Balart: Where was the outrage when Obama blocked Cubans?
Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., accused critics of President Trump's immigration ban of hypocrisy, pointing out that few complained when former President Barack Obama ended the nation's asylum program for Cubans just days before leaving office.
Senate GOP suspends rules, advances Trump picks without Democrats
Republicans who lead a key Senate panel suspended their own rules Wednesday and advanced President Trump's picks to lead the Treasury and Health and Human Services departments unilaterally, saying they had no choice after Democrats boycotted committee votes for a second day in a row.
Senate panel approves Sessions' attorney general nomination
Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, setting him up for a confirmation vote on the Senate floor in the coming days.
Christian News
Franklin Graham: Trump Refugee Order Is Right, But This Still Needs to Happen
Evangelist Franklin Graham says he supports President Donald Trump's executive order temporarily barring refugees from seven countries, saying it is the responsibility of the church, not the government to come to the aid of refugees.
Persecuted Christians 'Abandoned,' Forced from Refugee System
Evangelicals are divided over President Donald Trump's executive order temporarily suspending the U.S. refugee program and his statement that Christian refugees will be given 'priority status.'
Church of England bishops affirm orthodox marriage
Critics on both sides of the theological divide regarding sex and marriage are criticizing a Church of England House of Bishops report reaffirming the doctrine of one-man-one-woman marriage. The bishops will present the non-binding report to the General Synod next month.
Around the World
Britain's Brexit bill clears first legislative hurdle
Prime Minister Theresa May's plan to take Britain out of the European Union easily cleared its first legislative hurdle on Wednesday, paving the way for the government to launch divorce talks by the end of March.
Israel and Turkey to resume diplomatic dialogue after six years
Yuval Rotem, Director-General of the Israeli Foreign Ministry, will travel to Turkey on Tuesday where he will hold a diplomatic dialogue with local officials, for the first time in over six years.
Hit squad reportedly kills ISIS madman who beheaded hundreds
A notorious ISIS executioner who beheaded hundreds of innocent citizens has been stabbed to death by a hit squad in northwest Iraq.
UAE's top diplomat defends Donald Trump's travel ban
A top diplomat for the United Arab Emirates has defended President Donald Trump's travel ban.
President Trump puts Iran 'on notice' over missile test
The US has put Iran 'on notice' after it test-fired a new ballistic missile, President Trump's national security adviser said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Abbas, Jordanian king agree to fight against US embassy relocation to Jerusalem
Jordan's monarch met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Sunday in Amman and discussed the potential relocation of the American embassy in Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Anti-Semitism at highest level on record
Anti-Semitism in the UK reached 'unprecedented' levels in 2016, after a rise of 36 percent in the number of incidents.
Russia: Invite for Israeli-Palestinian Meeting in Moscow Still Open
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that an invitation to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to meet in Moscow was still in force.
Israeli Home Front preparing for thousands of rockets
The IDF Home Front Command is preparing for the thousands of rockets expected to strike Israel during the next war, investing hundreds of millions of shekels over the past two years on defensive measures and strengthening strategic capabilities.
Israeli Jews born in Trump's travel ban countries exempted
Israeli Jews born in the seven countries included under US President Donald Trump's travel restrictions will not be banned from America, the country's embassy in Tel Aviv said Tuesday.
Slowly, amid clashes and tears, Israel evacuates Amona outpost
Clashing with protesters and pulling tearful settlers from trailer homes, Israeli forces began an operation to clear out the Amona outpost Wednesday, ending years of uncertainty over the fate of the hilltop.
Inside the United States
Trump's stance on LGBT order stuns religious liberty advocates
The White House confirmed today President Donald Trump will not overturn the Obama administration's 2014 LGBT executive order for federal contractors that limits how religious groups that do not approve of homosexuality can work in government.
California Lawmakers Want 'Third Gender Option' for Drivers' Licenses
Legislation introduced in California would create a third gender option on drivers' licenses and expedite the process for individuals to change their sex on their birth certificate without undergoing a sex change.
Dems escalate anti-Trump offensive
From Washington State to Washington DC, Democrats across the country are stepping up what some call 'The Resistance' to President Trump, moving across political, legal, bureaucratic, legislative, and civil disobedience fronts to frustrate the newly-elected president's agenda.
No rate change, few hints from first Fed meeting of Trump presidency
Federal Reserve officials offered no hints about its future plans Wednesday as it announced a widely-expected decision to hold off on raising its interest rate target after the first monetary policy meeting during the Trump administration.
Diaz-Balart: Where was the outrage when Obama blocked Cubans?
Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., accused critics of President Trump's immigration ban of hypocrisy, pointing out that few complained when former President Barack Obama ended the nation's asylum program for Cubans just days before leaving office.
Senate GOP suspends rules, advances Trump picks without Democrats
Republicans who lead a key Senate panel suspended their own rules Wednesday and advanced President Trump's picks to lead the Treasury and Health and Human Services departments unilaterally, saying they had no choice after Democrats boycotted committee votes for a second day in a row.
Senate panel approves Sessions' attorney general nomination
Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, setting him up for a confirmation vote on the Senate floor in the coming days.
Christian News
Franklin Graham: Trump Refugee Order Is Right, But This Still Needs to Happen
Evangelist Franklin Graham says he supports President Donald Trump's executive order temporarily barring refugees from seven countries, saying it is the responsibility of the church, not the government to come to the aid of refugees.
Persecuted Christians 'Abandoned,' Forced from Refugee System
Evangelicals are divided over President Donald Trump's executive order temporarily suspending the U.S. refugee program and his statement that Christian refugees will be given 'priority status.'
Church of England bishops affirm orthodox marriage
Critics on both sides of the theological divide regarding sex and marriage are criticizing a Church of England House of Bishops report reaffirming the doctrine of one-man-one-woman marriage. The bishops will present the non-binding report to the General Synod next month.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Obama refugee vetting procedure enabled Iraqi terrorists to enter U.S.
Aws Mohammed Younis Al-Jayab in 2012 was among the first Iraqi refugees to enter the U.S. after President Obama lifted a six-month freeze on such entries as his aides tightened a shaky vetting process.
UN Security Council to hold urgent talks on Iran ballistic missile test
The UN Security Council will hold urgent talks Tuesday on Iran’s test-firing of a medium-range missile said capable of carrying a nuclear warhead, diplomats said.
China Tests Missile With 10 Warheads
China flight tested a new variant of a long-range missile with 10 warheads in what defense officials say represents a dramatic shift in Beijing's strategic nuclear posture.
Pentagon believes attack on Saudi frigate meant for US warship
The Iranian-backed suicide attack targeting a Saudi frigate off the coast of Yemen on Monday may have been meant for an American warship, two defense officials told Fox News.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Official: Hamas has Replenished its Missile Capability Since 2014 War
An IDF senior military official on Wednesday told Channel 2 that Hamas has fully replenished its military capability it had lost following 2014's Operation Protective Edge.
Israel Seeks Clarification From Trump Admin on Status of 140,000 Israeli Citizens Born in Travel-Ban Countries
Israel is seeking clarifications from the Trump administration regarding the status of its citizens who were born in the countries covered by the travel ban executive order issued on Friday that has sparked global controversy, the Hebrew news site nrg reported on Monday.
Israel approves construction of 3,000 new housing units in West Bank
Israel on Tuesday approved the construction of 3,000 new housing units in the West Bank, the defense ministry announced.
Inside the United States
Trump picks Neil Gorsuch for Supreme Court
President Trump nominated federal appeals court Judge Neil Gorsuch to fill the Supreme Court vacancy during a prime-time announcement Tuesday.
California Could Cut Off Feds In Response To Trump Threats
The state of California is studying ways to suspend financial transfers to Washington after the Trump administration threatened to withhold federal money from sanctuary cities, KPIX 5 has learned.
Indiana appeals ruling on parental rights for same-sex couples
The state of Indiana is appealing a federal judge's ruling allowing female same-sex spouses to both be listed on their children's birth certificates.
California Lawmakers Eye Statewide Immigration Sanctuary
Democrats in the California Senate ramped up their fight Tuesday against President Donald Trump, advancing a bill that would provide statewide sanctuary for immigrants by keeping local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities.
Pentagon, State Department scramble to fill in Trump's plan to fight Islamic State
President Trump's demand for a new plan to defeat the Islamic State has triggered a flurry of behind-the-scenes activity at the Pentagon and State Department, where officials are poised to propose a dramatic increase in weapons for Kurdish fighters in Syria, significantly more U.S. airstrikes against the jihadi group and an expansion of American special forces commandos operating on the ground.
Federal Judge Blocks Texas' Rule on Humane Disposition of Fetal Remains
A federal judge has once again blocked Texas rules that require abortion providers to either bury or cremate fetal remains from abortions and miscarriages. State Attorney General Ken Paxton has vowed to continue fighting to honor the life of the unborn and is likely to appeal the injunction.
Christian News
900 Churches in Nigeria Destroyed by Boko Haram
At least 900 Christian churches have been destroyed at the hands of Boko Haram in northern Nigeria, as part of the Islamic radical group's campaign to drive out all Christians from the north, the youth wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria reported.
Christian leaders praise Trump's Supreme Court pick
Christian leaders and organizations are praising President Trump's decision to nominate Judge Neil Gorsuch of Colorado to fill the Supreme Court vacancy created by Justice Antonin Scalia's death almost a year ago.
Pro-Life, Christian Leaders React to Trump Supreme Court Nominee Neil Gorsuch
President Donald Trump named Judge Neil Gorsuch as his nominee for the Supreme Court of the United States. Justice Antonin Scalia died last February leaving eight justices on the court.
Around the World
Obama refugee vetting procedure enabled Iraqi terrorists to enter U.S.
Aws Mohammed Younis Al-Jayab in 2012 was among the first Iraqi refugees to enter the U.S. after President Obama lifted a six-month freeze on such entries as his aides tightened a shaky vetting process.
UN Security Council to hold urgent talks on Iran ballistic missile test
The UN Security Council will hold urgent talks Tuesday on Iran’s test-firing of a medium-range missile said capable of carrying a nuclear warhead, diplomats said.
China Tests Missile With 10 Warheads
China flight tested a new variant of a long-range missile with 10 warheads in what defense officials say represents a dramatic shift in Beijing's strategic nuclear posture.
Pentagon believes attack on Saudi frigate meant for US warship
The Iranian-backed suicide attack targeting a Saudi frigate off the coast of Yemen on Monday may have been meant for an American warship, two defense officials told Fox News.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Official: Hamas has Replenished its Missile Capability Since 2014 War
An IDF senior military official on Wednesday told Channel 2 that Hamas has fully replenished its military capability it had lost following 2014's Operation Protective Edge.
Israel Seeks Clarification From Trump Admin on Status of 140,000 Israeli Citizens Born in Travel-Ban Countries
Israel is seeking clarifications from the Trump administration regarding the status of its citizens who were born in the countries covered by the travel ban executive order issued on Friday that has sparked global controversy, the Hebrew news site nrg reported on Monday.
Israel approves construction of 3,000 new housing units in West Bank
Israel on Tuesday approved the construction of 3,000 new housing units in the West Bank, the defense ministry announced.
Inside the United States
Trump picks Neil Gorsuch for Supreme Court
President Trump nominated federal appeals court Judge Neil Gorsuch to fill the Supreme Court vacancy during a prime-time announcement Tuesday.
California Could Cut Off Feds In Response To Trump Threats
The state of California is studying ways to suspend financial transfers to Washington after the Trump administration threatened to withhold federal money from sanctuary cities, KPIX 5 has learned.
Indiana appeals ruling on parental rights for same-sex couples
The state of Indiana is appealing a federal judge's ruling allowing female same-sex spouses to both be listed on their children's birth certificates.
California Lawmakers Eye Statewide Immigration Sanctuary
Democrats in the California Senate ramped up their fight Tuesday against President Donald Trump, advancing a bill that would provide statewide sanctuary for immigrants by keeping local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities.
Pentagon, State Department scramble to fill in Trump's plan to fight Islamic State
President Trump's demand for a new plan to defeat the Islamic State has triggered a flurry of behind-the-scenes activity at the Pentagon and State Department, where officials are poised to propose a dramatic increase in weapons for Kurdish fighters in Syria, significantly more U.S. airstrikes against the jihadi group and an expansion of American special forces commandos operating on the ground.
Federal Judge Blocks Texas' Rule on Humane Disposition of Fetal Remains
A federal judge has once again blocked Texas rules that require abortion providers to either bury or cremate fetal remains from abortions and miscarriages. State Attorney General Ken Paxton has vowed to continue fighting to honor the life of the unborn and is likely to appeal the injunction.
Christian News
900 Churches in Nigeria Destroyed by Boko Haram
At least 900 Christian churches have been destroyed at the hands of Boko Haram in northern Nigeria, as part of the Islamic radical group's campaign to drive out all Christians from the north, the youth wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria reported.
Christian leaders praise Trump's Supreme Court pick
Christian leaders and organizations are praising President Trump's decision to nominate Judge Neil Gorsuch of Colorado to fill the Supreme Court vacancy created by Justice Antonin Scalia's death almost a year ago.
Pro-Life, Christian Leaders React to Trump Supreme Court Nominee Neil Gorsuch
President Donald Trump named Judge Neil Gorsuch as his nominee for the Supreme Court of the United States. Justice Antonin Scalia died last February leaving eight justices on the court.