US Astronauts at International Space Station After Historic Liftoff
For the first time a privately built and owned spacecraft successfully carried American astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) on Sunday, after a historic liftoff.
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U.S. Launches Astronauts Again, Ushering In Commercial Space Era
The United States has ushered in a new era of commercial human space travel as a rocket ship built by entrepreneur Elon Musk’s SpaceX company thundered away from Earth with two Americans on board.
FBI: Saudi officer’s Pensacola naval station attack was an al-Qaida terrorist strike
A Royal Saudi Arabian Air Forces cadet training at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola was acting on behalf of al-Qaida on Dec. 6 when he murdered three U.S. Navy sailors and wounded eight, according to information uncovered from his cellphones.
Senator Rubio chosen as acting Intelligence Committee chairman
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio will serve as acting chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Monday, after Senator Richard Burr announced he would step aside from the position during a federal investigation of his stock trades.
Nearly 3.2 million new jobless claims across U.S. drives tally during outbreak to 33.5 million
Even as a handful of states have made tentative steps back to normalcy in recent days, new jobless claims continue to flood in across all 50 states, driving the number of unemployment claims to 33.5 million over the past seven weeks.
High Number of Background Checks for Firearms Purchase in April
The FBI recorded 2.9 million background checks for the purchase of firearms in the month of April, the Washington Examiner reported. Under US federal law, all gun distributors must run background checks with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives to ascertain buyers have no criminal record preventing them from owning a gun.
More than 3.8 million new unemployment claims filed; 6 week total exceeds 30 million
The six-week surge in new unemployment claims continued last week as businesses deemed nonessential by state and local governments reduce staffing in response to COVID-19.
Tornadoes in Southern U.S. kill 26 people, head toward northeast
Deadly tornadoes tore through the Southern U.S. on Sunday and Monday, killing 26 people and trapping a handful of people in their homes in South Carolina.
Christians across America gather to pray for medical staff and patients
Christians across America drove to hospitals last week to pray for medical staff and coronavirus patients. States involved in the “park and pray” initiative included Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia, Louisiana, and Florida. Those who attended the prayer gatherings were instructed to practice social distancing so as not to risk spreading the virus.
Newly established US Space Force launches first security mission
The recently established United States Space Force has launched its first national security space mission. Amidst precautions pertaining to the coronavirus pandemic, a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying a Lockheed Martin Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF-6) satellite took off from Cape Canaveral on 26 March.
Florida megachurch pastor arrested for violating coronavirus restrictions with in-person services
The lead pastor of a Florida megachurch was arrested for violating state public health orders during the coronavirus pandemic.
Wycliffe Associates Publishes New Testament in New Language Created for the Deaf and Deaf-Blind Communities
Wycliffe Associates held a dedication service for its newly published Symbolic Universal Notation (SUN) New Testament on February 20, 2020, at its worldwide headquarters in Orlando, Florida.
Biden blowout victory in Florida leaves Sanders with no path to nomination
Joe Biden crushed Bernie Sanders in Florida, adding to a series of decisive wins that leaves the Vermont senator with no realistic path to securing the Democratic presidential nomination.
Fed Announces Huge Capital Injection to Try to Stabilize Markets
The U.S. central banking system announced moves Thursday to stabilize the global financial system by putting $1.5 trillion into short-term lending markets, and the purchase of $60 billion in Treasury bonds to fuel the bond market.
Parental Consent for Abortion Bill Passes in Florida, Gov Expected to Sign Into Law
A bill requiring parental consent before a minor can have an abortion recently passed in the Florida State Legislature and now awaits the governor’s signature; Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has said he will sign the bill into law.
Washington, Florida Governors Declare State of Emergency for Coronavirus
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis both declared states of emergency over the weekend to help their states prevent further spread of the novel coronavirus.
Woman wins battle to hold Bible study at condo complex after Christian worship ban
A Florida woman, who filed a federal complaint after her homeowners association barred her from continuing to host a Bible study in the social room of her own condominium complex, has reached a settlement allowing her to carry on with the religious activity, a legal group that represented the Christian woman said.
Florida Lawmakers Considering Ban on Sex-Change Surgeries for Children
Following South Dakota, one lawmaker in Florida is proposing legislation that would outlaw sex-change procedures for children.
U.S. Supreme Court decision in Montana case could alter school choice restrictions across U.S.
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in a Montana school choice case that could directly impact 37 state constitutions banning public funds from being used on religious schools.
Planned Parenthood launches $45M campaign for 2020 Democrats
Planned Parenthood is launching a new $45 million campaign to support Democrats in the 2020 elections, the organization’s most expensive campaign push in its history.