Washington, June 27 (IANS) A presidential commission on religious liberty has recommended repealing the Johnson Amendment, reviving a long-standing conservative effort to remove restrictions on political activity by religious organisations while proposing broader legal protections for Americans exercising their faith.The recommendation is among 12 proposals presented to President Donald Trump on Friday by the Presidential Commission on Religious Liberty following seven months of hearings involvi…
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Washington, June 27 (IANS) US President Donald Trump received a report from the Presidential Commission on Religious Liberty, with members urging his administration to strengthen protections for religious expression, combat anti-Semitism and roll back policies they said have undermined the free exercise of faith in the United States. Receiving the report at the White House, Trump said the commission’s recommendations would be studied closely and pledged that his administration would continue to …
Washington, April 30 (IANS) A Trump administration task force has released a report alleging widespread anti-Christian bias across the federal government during the presidency of Joe Biden, citing law enforcement actions, regulatory policies, and workplace practices. The report, coordinated by the Justice Department and based on findings from 17 agencies, says the Biden administration’s policies and actions “demonstrated anti-Christian bias” and burdened religious freedom.“No American sh…
Washington, April 29 (IANS) A federal grand jury has indicted former FBI director James Comey on charges of threatening to harm US President Donald Trump, authorities said.The two-count indictment, returned in the Eastern District of North Carolina, alleges that Comey “knowingly and willfully” made a threat to take the life of, and inflict bodily harm upon, the President on May 15, 2025. It also charges him with transmitting a threat in interstate commerce.Prosecutors say the case centres on…
Washington, April 28 (IANS) US authorities charged the suspected gunman in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting with attempting to assassinate the President, as officials detailed a fast-moving investigation that they said prevented a “massive attack” from unfolding.Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said “that horrible act was stopped because of the courage and professionalism of law enforcement,” adding that “the president and all the protectees and participants at the…
Washington, April 26 (IANS) Federal investigators are expanding their probe into the suspect behind the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, focusing on his cross-country travel, online activity, and possible writings as they work to establish motive, reports said on Sunday. Authorities have identified the suspect as 31-year-old Cole Thomas Allen of Torrance, California, who is believed to have travelled by train from the West Coast to Washington before carrying out the attack.Acting A…
Washington, April 26 (IANS) Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche said on Sunday that investigators believe the suspect in the attempted attack near the White House was targeting members of the administration, as federal authorities continued to sift through evidence gathered overnight.“This investigation is just over 12 hours old, so we are still actively examining everything that happened. As of now, we have collected a fair amount of evidence, which we are going through,” Blanche said i…
Washington, April 26 (IANS) US law enforcement agencies have launched an intensive, multi-agency investigation into the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, where President Donald Trump, with his top Cabinet colleagues, was present along with hundreds of journalists, examining ballistic evidence, interviewing witnesses, and preparing multiple charges against the suspect. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said authorities were already moving quickly on the legal case…
Washington, April 26 (IANS) Investigators have identified the suspect in the shooting near the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner as a 31-year-old man from California, believed to have acted alone and now facing multiple federal charges linked to firearms and the attack. Law enforcement officials cited in The New York Times identified the suspect as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, who was taken into custody after attempting to breach a security checkpoint at the Washin…
Washington, April 26 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said a gunman who “charged a security checkpoint, armed with multiple weapons” was swiftly subdued by Secret Service agents after shots were fired near the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, calling the episode “very unexpected” while praising law enforcement response.Speaking at the White House after being evacuated from the Washington Hilton, Trump said, “I was totally shocked that something happened,” adding that…