U.S. Congress
- Evangelical Mike Johnson ‘Raised Up’ as House SpeakerAfter weeks of jockeying in Congress, Republicans voted in the Bible-quoting Louisiana Southern Baptist.Jack Jenkins – Religion News Service |
- Congress Remains Far More Christian than the CountryDenominational identity is dropping among lawmakers, but few are “nones.”Kate Shellnutt|español
- Meet the Republican Congressman Who Says His Faith Led Him to Vote for ImpeachmentAdam Kinzinger wants to see a commitment to truth reorient his party and recover the witness of the American church.Kate Shellnutt|
- Like Preacher-Politicians Before Him, Senator Raphael Warnock Will Keep His PulpitThe Ebenezer Baptist pastor becomes the latest in a line of African American ministers in Congress.Adelle Banks – Religion News Service|
- Jericho March Returns to DC to Pray for a Trump MiracleProtesters are putting the pressure on Pence to act on the president’s behalf when Congress meets to confirm the Electoral College votes.Bob Smietana – Religion News Service|
- Evangelicals in Congress Prefer Generic LabelsBaptists, nondenominational Christians, and Pentecostals are underrepresented on Capitol Hill, while the “other” category continues to grow.Kate Shellnutt|
- Pro-Life Women Surge in CongressEven after doubling the number of GOP women in the House, abortion restrictions still face an uphill battle with a Democratic majority.Megan Fowler|
- Former Liberty Athletics Official Wrestles for Virginia Congressional SeatBob Good rallies pastors and fellow Trump supporters with what he calls “biblical conservatism.”Maria Baer|
- US Capitol to Install Billy Graham Statue in 2021After five years of planning, the Bible-wielding preacher will replace a white supremacist North Carolina governor in the national collection.Yonat Shimron - Religion News Service|
- Christians Urge Congress to Incentivize Charitable GivingAs coronavirus spreads, churches, charities, and other non-profits face declining donations and rising demand for help.David Crary – Associated Press, with reporting by Kate Shellnutt|
