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Religious Liberty Commission Hears Testimony on Faith Conflicts in Health Care, Social Services
The Religious Liberty Commission held a hearing at the Museum of the Bible on March 16 to examine religious liberty issues in health care and social services. Across multiple panels, witnesses described professional and legal consequences they said followed decisions to practice their faith. Testimony came from parents, physicians, counselors, and faith leaders who addressed topics including gender…Reagan Campbell -
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As Ireland Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day, New Signs Suggest a Slowing of Faith’s Decline
For generations, St. Patrick has symbolized Ireland’s deep Christian roots. Ireland, an island once known around the world for its vibrant Catholic faith, has remembered the great saint’s feast for over 1,500 years. In recent decades, however, that legacy has appeared to be fading as church attendance declined and secularism spread across the country. But…Katherine Matt -
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Trump Administration Officials Reveal Why US Lost Faith in Diplomacy With Iran
Senior Trump administration officials said Iran attempted to prolong nuclear talks and deceived the United States about the use of its research reactor, leading negotiators to determine the Islamic state was not acting in good faith. In a call with reporters on Tuesday, an administration official said that Iran had attempted to drag out negotiations…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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Dozens More Arrested in Cities Church Invasion Case
A total of 39 people now face charges in the anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement invasion of Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, last month, according to a superseding indictment that the federal district court unsealed Friday. “YOU CANNOT ATTACK A HOUSE OF WORSHIP,” Attorney General Pam Bondi wrote on X after the court unsealed the…Tyler O’Neil -
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Interfaith Worship Should Be a Sign of Peace, but Leftist Agitators Brought Terror
I never imagined that an interfaith worship service would require courage to attend. But on Sept. 7, what was meant to be a sacred gathering of Jews and Christians praying side by side turned into an ordeal showing how antisemitism looks in America today: loud, aggressive, and terrifying. We planned the service carefully and respectfully….Liat Cohen-Reeis -
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The Faith of Our Presidents
President’s Day is an opportunity to reflect on more than just the role of the leader of our nation. Yes, this person should be an individual of strong character, strength, courage and fidelity to what is best for Americans. However, America also has a long-standing history of that office being carried out by a person…Thomas Griffin -
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Religious Communities Succeed Where Social Programs Fail
Under Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s New York City, 16 people experiencing homelessness froze to death in a single brutal winter weekend—found across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the subway system. These tragedies occurred despite the mayor’s $100 million affordable housing campaign, which promised 200,000 new homes, and New York City spending roughly $3 billion in fiscal year 2025 on homelessness-related services. The failures highlight a troubling reality: Government programs can provide…Reagan Campbell -
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Don Lemon Pleads in Court After Church Invasion Charges
Former CNN host Don Lemon pleaded not guilty in federal court in Minnesota Friday for accompanying agitators who invaded a Sunday service in a Minnesota church, Reuters reports. Lemon, who professes he was covering the outburst in the church as a journalist, and eight agitators were charged with conspiracy in violating the Freedom of Access…Fred Lucas -
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Faith, Not Foul-Mouthed Scolds, Shined at the Grammys
After the Grammy Awards aired live from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles before 12,000 attendees and millions of viewers worldwide, the one speech that has resonated most centered on faith and redemption, delivered by a man named Jason DeFord, better known as Jelly Roll. As DeFord stepped up to accept his Best Contemporary Country Album…Salena Zito -
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‘CROSSES A BASIC MORAL LINE’: 7 Church Invasions Before Don Lemon
Agitators opposing Immigration and Customs Enforcement made quite a ruckus when they invaded a Minnesota church in the middle of a service last month, but they weren’t the first to disrupt Americans during worship. The Justice Department has charged nine people in connection with the interruption of a service at Cities Church in St. Paul…Tyler O’Neil -
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Has Gen Z’s Relationship With Religion Really Shifted? A New Chapter in Belief
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that on May 17, in conjunction with America’s 250 birthday celebration, a prayer event will be held on the National Mall to “rededicate America as one nation under God.” But who’s going to show up? For much of the modern era, religious identification in the United States and other Western…Katherine Matt -
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The Super Bowl Storyline Players Keep Repeating
The biggest game of the sports year is here: Super Bowl Sunday. The fact that this game takes place on a Sunday seems fitting for this year’s clear theme among the players preparing for the game of their lives. Amid the countless interviews, many players have said their faith is the most important thing in…Thomas Griffin -
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NOT DONE: Harmeet Dhillon Gives Update on Prosecution of Cities Church Invaders
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon doesn’t care if people who obstruct worship services call themselves journalists. They’re still going to face the full penalty of the law. “I don’t care if they’re a journalist or not. I’ve personally represented numerous journalists, and I’ve been a journalist,” Dhillon told The Daily Signal in an interview. “I…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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Democrats Who Condemned Lemon’s Arrest Silent on the Invasion of Cities Church
Democrats loudly condemned the arrest of former CNN host Don Lemon on Friday, but they have not condemned the invasion of a Minnesota church in the middle of a service—the incident for which Lemon faces charges. Lemon, now an independent journalist, has claimed that he covered the invasion of Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota,…Tyler O’Neil -
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Do These Democrats Really Want to Carry Water for Don Lemon and the Church Invaders?
Last year, Democrats largely stood by Virginia Attorney General candidate Jay Jones, who wished death on the children of his political opponent. Now, they’re carrying water for anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement agitators who invaded a church service and traumatized children. Make no mistake: When agitators invaded Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Jan. 18,…Tyler O’Neil -
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How One Man Brings Hope to Persecuted Christians in Nigeria
Alex Barbir arrived to smoke rising from burned homes in the Nigerian village of Zike. More than 50 Christians were killed in an attack on the community the night before. “As soon as we were driving into the village … you can feel the tension of the atmosphere,” Barbir said. Fulani militants are reported to…Virginia Allen -
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Daily Signal President Clashes With Ex-CNN Analyst Over Don Lemon Arrest
Daily Signal President Rob Bluey sparred with media analyst Oliver Darcy on NBC News over the arrest of former CNN anchor Don Lemon, who is facing federal charges related to a church invasion in Minnesota. Lemon was on the scene with approximately 40 anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement protesters who disrupted Sunday’s service at Cities Church…Daily Signal Staff -
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EXCLUSIVE: Cities Church Responds to Don Lemon Arrest
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Cities Church, the St. Paul church invaded by agitators opposing Immigration and Customs Enforcement, responded Friday after federal agents arrested former CNN host Don Lemon Thursday night in Los Angeles. “We are grateful that the Department of Justice acted swiftly to protect Cities Church so that we can continue to faithfully…Tyler O’Neil -
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Pastor Tells of ‘Massacre’ Under Iranian Regime
An Iranian-born pastor told The Daily Signal that four members of his family were shot in Iran during the recent protests against the regime, and that the death toll of protesters may exceed current estimates. “Just imagine if four in one family can be shot, imagine the scale of the massacre,” said Ramin Parsa, an Iranian-born…Virginia Allen -
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The Man Who Showed That Faith and Reason Align
Many people believe that faith and reason are incompatible. Faith is for those who blindly trust what their religion tells them or what they feel is true. Reason is what we have proof for; it’s for the logical ones, and faith is for the childish and weak. This is an over-characterization, but there is truth…Thomas Griffin