White House
FACT CHECK: Anti-Muslim videos misrepresent what happened
By Calvin Woodward — November 30, 2017
(AP) — President Trump's spokeswoman, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, suggested the veracity of the videos wasn't a high priority amid concern over national security and strong borders.
Muslim leaders speak out against Trump’s inflammatory retweets
By Sharon Samber — November 29, 2017
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Americans are 'shocked but not surprised' by the president’s actions, said the Council on American-Islamic Relations' national executive director, Nihad Awad.
Trump retweets videos critical of Muslims
By Lauren Markoe — November 29, 2017
(AP) — The videos were originally tweeted by the deputy leader of an anti-immigrant British fringe group who has been charged with religiously aggravated harassment.
Across from White House, Muslims and allies protest travel ban
By Chris Mathews — October 18, 2017
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Protesters met in Lafayette Square park Wednesday (Oct. 18) for the #NoMuslimBanEver March, before they walked the few blocks to the Trump International Hotel.
Trump to hold conference call despite boycott by many Jewish leaders
By Yonat Shimron — September 14, 2017
(RNS) — The Trump White House sent invitations directly to individual rabbis and other lay leaders. Several Orthodox Jewish leaders are expected to participate in the Friday call.
Evangelical Trump adviser: Why I won’t bail on the White House
By Johnnie Moore — August 24, 2017
(RNS) — 'I wouldn’t back down for the same reason I wouldn’t have left President Obama or Secretary Clinton had they asked me to be an adviser, even though I largely disagreed with their policies,' writes the Rev. Johnnie Moore. (COMMENTARY)
Lessons from Genesis for the president and the Mooch
By Chris Lowney — August 10, 2017
(RNS) — These stories are intended to remind us humans, whether we are mighty presidents or anyone else: It’s not our world, we didn’t create it, and it doesn’t revolve around us and our egos' needs.
Cabinet members study Bible together weekly
By Yonat Shimron — August 1, 2017
(USA Today) — 'It's the best Bible study that I've ever taught in my life,' Ralph Drollinger of Capitol Ministries told CBN News. 'They are so teachable, they're so noble, they're so learned.'
Trump and Francis: Détente, not armistice
By Massimo Faggioli — May 28, 2017
ROME (RNS) The most important fact about this meeting was that it took place at all.
Detention of American Christian in North Korea ‘concerning’ — White House
By Lauren Markoe — May 8, 2017
(RNS) Kim Hak Song has described himself as a Christian missionary.
Critics line up against expected executive order on religious liberty
By Adelle M. Banks — May 3, 2017
(RNS) President Trump can expect serious pushback on a religious liberty executive order he is reportedly poised to sign.
Native Americans march to the White House in spiritual battle against pipeline
By Yonat Shimron — March 10, 2017
WASHINGTON (RNS) American Indian tribes have long argued that the $3.8 billion underground pipeline endangers cultural sites and drinking water that comes from the Missouri River.
Trump ‘finally’ speaks against anti-Semitism; Jewish leaders had hoped for more
By Lauren Markoe — February 21, 2017
(RNS) 'President Trump’s condemnation this morning of anti-Semitism is as welcome as it is overdue,' said Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner, in a statement issued on behalf of the Reform movement, the largest stream of American Judaism.
Jewish groups dismayed by Trump’s response to anti-Semitism question
By Lauren Markoe — February 15, 2017
(RNS) The reporter asked about rising anti-Semitism in the U.S. The president's answer — or seeming lack of one — angered many prominent Jewish Americans.
People of all faiths reject refugee ban
By Jerome Socolovsky — January 29, 2017
WASHINGTON (RNS) Few if any of the people who protested this weekend, and especially those who did so out of religious convictions, believe President Donald Trump's contention that his refugee ban is not aimed at Muslims.