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Pres. Donald Trump will sign the executive order defunding the International Planned Parenthood on Sunday, which coincides with the 44th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court ruling that made abortion legal in the U.S.

A coalition of evangelical and Pentecostal leaders have organized a 100-day intercessory prayer for the newly inaugurated president of the United States, Donald Trump, particularly for his first 100 days in office.

While praying at the inauguration of President Donald Trump, televangelist Paula White asked God to unite and heal the United States - and bind the "wounds and divisions" seen across the country following a contentious election season.

An interfaith prayer service will be held at Washington's National Cathedral on Saturday in conjunction with the 58th Presidential Inauguration.

As Trump's chosen ambassador, Haley's desire to limit abortion-accessibility on an international level is inflaming concern among those who perceive abortive services to be an entitlement. Haley, however, contends for alternative options: "I am strongly pro-life, so anything we can do to keep from having abortions, or to keep them from not knowing what is available, I will support."

S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley took issue with what she believes is United Nations' members lack of support to Israel during her Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday to become U.N. ambassador for the United States. She also spoke against Russia, and questioned what she called disproportionate funding the U.N. receives from the U.S.

As people are preparing for Inauguration Day---some with rejoicing, others in seeming sackcloth and ashes---one fact becomes clear: amid all of the performance rejections and media criticism abounding, this is a controversial and exciting time, to be sure. And perhaps that's an understatement. To the Christian, however, there is never a time devoid of comfort. For those whose eyes are fixed pessimistically, I hope to avert your focus just a bit more.

On Jan. 20, Trump will place his hands on two Bibles as he takes the oath of office: the Lincoln Bible and the Bible his mother gave him in 1955. Mike Pence will be sworn into office with Reagan’s Bible opened at 2 Chronicles 7:14.

A group of Christian leaders prayed over the doorway through which U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will walk at the Capitol Building for Friday's inauguration. They reportedly asked for direction, leadership, protection and blessings for the incoming Trump Administration.

The 58th Presidential Inauguration will kick off tomorrow at 11.30 a.m. ET. Expect to see this solemn occasion graced by society's who's who, with performances to remember by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Jackie Evancho.

It is just one more day before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into the White House. Check out the different ways where you are able to watch his inauguration on a live stream.

Trump International Hotel managers again will host the Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast, reversing the previous cancelation of their contract to hold the Jan. 20 event, according to organizer Rev. Merrie Turner. Hotel representatives reinstated the contract with Turner Saturday, the day after the organizer hostess and her lawyer filed a $1 million lawsuit against the 58th Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) in U.S. Superior Court for the District of Columbia for interfering with a contract. The non-partisan, inter-denominational prayer breakfast dates back to 1993.

Clinton Global Initiative, an offshoot of the Clinton Foundation, will be officially closing its doors on April 15.

Undercover videos caught anti-Trump activists discussing the possible means to disrupt an inaugural ball that will be held Thursday night at the National Press Club and the different ways to “shut down D.C.” on the inauguration day itself.

Speaking ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony, country star Garth Brooks urged Americans to pray that God will hold the hand of the President-elect as he prepares to lead the United States.

Country star Toby Keith has hit back at those criticizing him for performing at the inauguration ceremony of President-elect Donald Trump, saying he "won't apologize" for performing for the country and its military.

Unfortunately with all of the hazed frenzy surrounding her controversial husband, Melania seems at times relatively lost in the shadow of her husband's reputation. It would seem, however, that in just briefly reviewing her background and history, Mrs. Trump has plenty of interest---and warmth---of her own.

Bill (S.54) was introduced in the U.S. Senate on Thursday to prohibit creation of immigration-related registry programs that classify people based on religion, race, age, gender, ethnicity, national origin or nationality. The Protect American Families Act of 2017 was introduced by Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), in response to statements from then-candidate Donald Trump, indicating he would create a federal registry of Muslims, seek to deny Muslims entry to the United States, or otherwise add a religious test to American immigration procedures, if he became president.

"Our glorious diversity - our diversities of faiths, and colors, and creeds - that is not a threat to who we are; it makes us who we are," Michelle Obama said Friday during her last public remarks as first lady. She visibly was overcome with emotion as she reflected on her eight years in the White House, and delivered personal messages of empowerment through education, one of her treasured causes.

The recent presidential elections showed that nothing is impossible, as now President-elect Donald Trump has paved the way to be one of the unlikeliest Presidents ever.

Pew Research Center on Religion and Public Life staffers released a new study that indicates one of two vastly different realities: either "a profound theological dissonance" exists between American people and those they elect as their representatives in Congress, or "a great number of those representatives lie to people who take surveys," proposes Charles P. Pierce, lead political blogger for Esquire.

Televangelist Paula White has hit back at critics who have accused her of being a false teacher and promoting the "Prosperity Gospel" in recent weeks, reaffirming a belief in the Trinity, divinity of Jesus Christ, and inerrancy of the Bible.

India's Supreme Court officials on Monday ruled future political elections must be secular in approach, and specifically banned the use of religion and caste in political activities prior to state polls, citing that such affiliations often determine the fate of campaigns.

Evangelists Franklin Graham and Paula White have issued statements in response to their announced participation in the inauguration ceremony for President-elect Donald Trump and Mike Pence next month.

The North Jakarta District Court rejected the defense statement of Jakarta Gov. Basuki Tjahaja Purnama or Ahok when the hearing resumed on Tuesday.