Congress

Conservatives release letter in support of House Republicans standing in way of Representative Kevin McCarthy's speakership bid, citing his failure to unite party and attacks on members.

Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela.

118th Congress overwhelmingly Christian at 88%, compared to 63% of general US population; Protestants at 57%, Catholics at 28%; 99% of incoming Republican Congress members Christian compared to 76% of Democrats; minority faiths including Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists equally represented in Congress as general population at 1% or less.

Third day of voting.

Twenty Republicans refuse to vote for McCarthy on fourth ballot for House Speaker.

Since Ronna McDaniel became the leader of the Republican National Committee, the party has suffered a series of significant losses, including losing the House majority in 2018 and the Senate, House, and White House in 2020.

The Israel Antiquities Authority, the Israel National Parks Authority and the City of David Foundation announced days before the new year that the Pool of Siloam, a biblical site cherished by Christians and Jews, will be open to the public for the first time in 2,000 years in the near future.

The prospects for peace, justice, and the advancement of liberty in 2023 may at first seem further away than ever.

Between 2020-2022, 34 babies across the United States survived failed abortions and may have been left to die.

House Republicans plan subcommittee to investigate alleged abuses of power by federal agencies, particularly those targeting conservatives.