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• Trump and Netanyahu attacked Zohran Mamdani over ICC arrest warrant — Also during the dinner, Trump and Netanyahu attacked Zohran Mamdani for saying he would arrest Netanyahu if he visited New York, which he told Zeteo in December, in conjunction with an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court. Trump, who last week used the antisemitic phrase "shylocks," baselessly accused Mamdani of saying "some really bad thing about Jewish people." Calling Mamdani a "communist," Trump also warned that he "better behave" if he becomes mayor of New York City, saying, "otherwise, he's going to have big problems."

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• IRS announced exemption for churches endorsing political candidates — The IRS announced in a court filing that churches and other houses of worship are free to endorse political candidates, creating an exemption for a decades-old ban preventing tax-exempt non-profit organizations from political activity.
• IRS announces churches may endorse political candidates without tax penalty — The IRS filed in federal court that churches can endorse political candidates without risking loss of tax-exempt status, upending a 70-year interpretation of the Johnson Amendment of the tax code. Other tax-exempt organizations remain barred from candidate endorsements.

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• Trump attributed bombing success to God — Trump posted a statement thanking God for the bombing operation, stating "I just want to thank everyone—in particular, God. We love you God."
• Trump declared total victory on social media — Trump posted an all-caps message on Truth Social declaring the bombing a historic moment and demanding that Iran end the war, without acknowledging uncertainty about the operation's actual effectiveness or the diplomatic negotiations that had been underway.
• Trump declares Iran nuclear sites "completely and totally obliterated" after bombing campaign — President Trump addressed the nation on June 21, 2025, declaring the bombing of Iran a "spectacular military success" and claiming all key nuclear sites were "completely and totally obliterated." Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth echoed these claims, stating Iran's nuclear ambitions had been obliterated. However, within hours, senior military officials contradicted these assertions, with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Dan Caine stating it was "way too early" to assess the bombing's impact and that battle damage assessment was still ongoing.

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• ICE raids and detentions in Los Angeles — Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducted raids in Los Angeles, targeting areas such as a swap meet in Santa Fe Springs and the suburb of Montebello. During these operations, ICE detained individuals, including US citizens, sparking accusations of racial profiling. The raids are part of a broader escalation of immigration enforcement in Democratic-run cities, as ordered by President Trump. The actions have led to widespread fear and anxiety in affected communities, with reports of people avoiding public spaces and work due to the presence of heavily armed agents.
• ICE Raids on Home Depot Workers in Los Angeles — Federal immigration agents conducted raids at Home Depot parking lots in Los Angeles, targeting undocumented immigrant workers. These raids, which began in January and have intensified over the past week, have led to the arrest and detention of numerous day laborers, causing fear and disruption among the immigrant community. The raids have sparked protests and have been criticized for their aggressive tactics, including the alleged barring of lawyers and congressional representatives from accessing detainees. The raids have significantly impacted the local economy and community dynamics, with many workers and vendors avoiding the area out of fear.
• Federal immigration officers conduct raids in Los Angeles — On June 6, 2025, federal immigration officers began conducting raids in Los Angeles, targeting Latino parishes and other locations. These actions are part of a broader immigration crackdown under the Trump administration, which has led to the arrest of at least 330 immigrants in the area. The raids have sparked protests and mobilization among faith leaders and community members, who are providing support and resources to undocumented immigrants affected by the raids. The Trump administration had previously overturned a policy limiting migrant arrests at sensitive locations, such as churches.
• ICE Raids Detain Migrant Workers in Los Angeles — In a series of raids across Los Angeles, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained over 40 migrant workers at a garment factory, instilling fear among local students and families. The raids have led to heightened anxiety within mixed-status families, prompting educators to become advocates and resource distributors for affected students. The situation has sparked protests and a response from the Trump administration, which has sent the National Guard and Marines to the area.

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• Rep. Mary Miller Criticizes Sikh Prayer in Congress — Representative Mary Miller (R-IL) expressed outrage over Giani Singh, a Sikh, leading the morning prayer to open Congress, mistakenly identifying him as Muslim. Singh was invited by Republican Rep. Jeff Van Drew. Miller's comments sparked backlash, including from fellow Republicans, highlighting issues of religious tolerance and representation.
• Republican Representative Mary Miller disparages Sikh prayer in the US House — Mary Miller, a Republican representative from Illinois, faced backlash after posting on X (formerly Twitter) that it was "deeply troubling" for a Sikh, Giani Singh, to lead a prayer in the US House. Initially, she mistakenly identified Singh as a Muslim, later editing her post to correct this before ultimately deleting it. Her comments were criticized by both Democratic and Republican colleagues, as well as various organizations, for being ignorant and promoting religious intolerance. Calls for an apology were made by groups such as the Sikh Coalition and the Hindu American Foundation.

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• US Supreme Court Blocks Religious Charter School in Split Ruling — The US Supreme Court issued a 4-4 ruling that blocked the establishment of St Isidore of Seville Catholic virtual school in Oklahoma, leaving intact a lower court's decision. The lower court had found that the proposed taxpayer-funded religious charter school would violate the First Amendment's establishment clause, which limits government involvement in religion. Justice Amy Coney Barrett recused herself from the case, resulting in an evenly divided court. The decision does not set a precedent, allowing for future cases on similar issues to be brought before the court.
• Supreme Court Deadlocks on Religious Schools Funding Case — The Supreme Court deadlocked 4-4 on a case regarding public funding for religious schools, leaving a lower court ruling in place. This decision does not set a precedent but leaves open the possibility of future cases.

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• Trump posts AI-generated image of himself as pope — On May 2, 2025, Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the pope on his Truth Social site and the White House's official X account. The image, which appeared during the Vatican's mourning period for Pope Francis and ahead of the conclave to elect a new pope, was criticized by various Catholic organizations and figures for being offensive and mocking. The New York State Catholic Conference and Italian media expressed disapproval, while some of Trump's allies defended the post as humorous.

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• Oklahoma Legislature Fails to Block Controversial Curriculum — The Oklahoma legislature had an opportunity to block the new social studies curriculum that includes debunked election fraud claims. A resolution filed by Adam Pugh, chairman of the Oklahoma Senate Education Committee, aimed to send the curriculum back for further review but did not receive a vote. This inaction allows the curriculum to proceed, raising concerns about the legislative oversight of educational content.
• Right-Wing Activists Influence Oklahoma Curriculum Committee — The committee responsible for reviewing Oklahoma's new social studies standards included several right-wing activists, deviating from the norm of involving educators and experts. Members included figures like Kevin Roberts of the Heritage Foundation and Dennis Prager of PragerU. This composition has raised concerns about the ideological bias and lack of educational expertise in the curriculum development process.
• Deceptive Tactics Used to Pass Oklahoma Curriculum Changes — Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters used deceptive tactics to pass new social studies standards, including last-minute changes that were not adequately reviewed by the State Board of Education. Walters sent the updated standards to board members just hours before a meeting, preventing thorough examination. Despite requests for a delay, Walters pressured the board to vote immediately, citing a false legislative deadline. This process has been criticized for lacking transparency and integrity.
• Oklahoma Curriculum Increases Focus on Christianity — The new Oklahoma curriculum significantly increases the focus on Christianity, with mentions of the Bible rising from two to nearly 50. The curriculum emphasizes the influence of Christian values on American history while omitting the separation of church and state. This shift aligns with the views of Christian nationalist figures involved in crafting the curriculum, raising concerns about religious bias in public education.
• Oklahoma introduces new curriculum with pro-Trump conspiracy theories — Oklahoma has introduced a new educational curriculum that includes pro-Trump conspiracy theories, according to a report by Popular Information. The curriculum reportedly presents these theories as factual content, raising concerns about the objectivity and accuracy of educational materials provided to students. This development has sparked debate over the role of political ideology in education and the potential impact on students' understanding of history and current events.
• Oklahoma's New Curriculum Includes Debunked Election Claims — Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters has introduced a new social studies curriculum that includes debunked claims about the 2020 election being fraudulent. This curriculum, set to be implemented in the 2025-26 school year, requires students to analyze supposed discrepancies in the 2020 election results, despite these claims being unsupported by evidence. The curriculum's inclusion of these conspiracy theories has sparked controversy and criticism from educational organizations for promoting misinformation.
• Oklahoma High Schools to Teach 2020 Election Discrepancies — The Popular Information newsletter reported that Oklahoma high schools will require students to "identify discrepancies in 2020 election results" as part of a new curriculum. This curriculum includes conspiracy theories about the election.

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• Establishment of the Religious Liberty Commission — On May 1, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order establishing the Religious Liberty Commission. The Commission is tasked with promoting and protecting religious liberty in the United States. It will consist of up to 14 members appointed by the President, including representatives from various sectors such as the private sector, educational institutions, and religious communities. The Commission will produce a comprehensive report on religious liberty, identify threats, and advise on policies to uphold religious freedoms. It will also work with the White House Faith Office and the Domestic Policy Council to recommend actions to secure religious liberty domestically and internationally.
• Trump Signs Executive Order Creating Religious Liberty Commission — Trump signed an executive order creating a Religious Liberty Commission to advise the White House Faith Office on policies and recommend executive actions. Dr. Phil McGraw was named as a member of the commission. This order reflects the administration's focus on religious issues.

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• Attorney General Bondi hosts inaugural Task Force meeting on alleged anti-Christian bias in federal government — Attorney General Pamela Bondi convened the first meeting of the Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias, established by President Trump under Executive Order 14202. Cabinet members and witnesses presented allegations that the Biden Administration had targeted Christians through IRS investigations of churches, fines against Christian universities, denial of religious exemptions, and alleged discrimination in State Department, HHS, Education, Treasury, and VA operations. The Task Force framed these as remedial actions to reverse prior alleged abuses.

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• VA Department Orders Staff to Report Colleagues for "Anti-Christian Bias" — The Veterans Affairs Department, under Secretary Doug Collins, launched a taskforce and ordered all VA employees to submit reports of "anti-Christian discrimination" to a dedicated email address. The directive requests names, dates, and locations of alleged instances, including informal policies or procedures deemed hostile to Christian views, adverse responses to religious exemptions from vaccine mandates, and retaliatory actions related to abortion or hormone therapy procedures. This follows Trump's executive order aimed at ending "anti-Christian weaponization of government."

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• Georgetown scholar held in cell without bed for 21 hours daily during Ramadan — Lawyers for Georgetown scholar Badar Khan Suri, who was arrested by ICE last month, said Suri was held in a cell without a bed and with a TV blaring 21 hours a day for nearly two weeks. He was also denied food or water to break his Ramadan fast.

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• White House issues promotional fact sheet claiming 50 achievements in first 50 days — The White House published a fact sheet titled "50 WINS IN 50 DAYS: President Trump Delivers for Americans" on March 10, 2025, listing claimed accomplishments across border enforcement, tariffs, investment announcements, energy policy, military recruitment, government reorganization, and regulatory rollbacks. The document attributes specific outcomes to executive actions, including border crossing reductions, tariff implementations, private-sector investment commitments, energy policy reversals, and personnel changes. No new instruments are announced; the fact sheet restates and promotes previously issued orders and policies.

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• Tom Homan, Trump's border czar, attacks Pope Francis for criticizing immigration policy — On February 11, 2025, the day after Pope Francis issued his letter to American bishops, Tom Homan, Trump's border czar and self-identified "lifelong Catholic," told reporters at the White House: "I've got harsh words for the Pope…. He ought to fix the Catholic Church and concentrate on his work and leave border enforcement to us." Homan's statement directly rejected papal authority to comment on U.S. immigration policy and asserted executive dominance over the issue.

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• Trump establishes anti-Christian bias task force — President Trump signed an executive order to establish a task force aimed at eradicating anti-Christian bias in the federal government. This initiative reflects the administration's focus on religious issues and could influence government policies.

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• Trump administration issues executive order imposing sanctions on ICC officials and affiliates — The Trump administration issued an executive order in February 2025 authorizing comprehensive sanctions against International Criminal Court officials, judges, and individuals and organizations assisting the ICC's investigation into Israeli crimes in Palestine. The order targeted ICC prosecutors, judges, three Palestinian human rights groups, and UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese, effectively criminalizing collaboration with the court and restricting access to US financial and technology services.
• Executive Order to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias — President Donald J. Trump signed Executive Order 14202, establishing a Task Force within the Department of Justice to eradicate anti-Christian bias. The Task Force, chaired by the Attorney General, includes members from various federal departments and agencies. Its functions include reviewing past anti-Christian policies, recommending remedial actions, and protecting religious liberties. The Task Force will submit reports to the President and is set to terminate in two years unless extended.
• Imposing Sanctions on the International Criminal Court — President Donald J. Trump issued Executive Order 14203, imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC). The order blocks property and suspends entry into the U.S. for ICC officials and their families, citing the ICC's investigations into U.S. and Israeli personnel as illegitimate. The order declares a national emergency to address the threat posed by the ICC's actions, which are seen as undermining U.S. sovereignty and national security.
• Trump Imposes Sanctions on International Criminal Court — On February 6, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC). The order blocks property and assets of ICC officials and restricts their entry into the United States. This action is in response to the ICC's investigations and arrest warrants against U.S. and Israeli personnel, which the U.S. government deems illegitimate. The order declares a national emergency to address these actions, citing threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy.
• Trump signed executive order on ICC sanctions — On February 6, 2025, Trump signed an executive order authorizing economic sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing the body of "improperly targeting" the United States and its allies, including Israel. Trump criticized the ICC for issuing warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for alleged war crimes. The order grants Trump broad powers to impose asset freezes and travel bans against ICC staff and family members if the US determines they are involved in investigating or prosecuting US citizens and certain allies.
• Trump signed executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court — President Trump signed an executive order declaring a national emergency and imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court, blocking property and assets of ICC officials and suspending their entry into the United States. The order names ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan in an annex and authorizes the Secretary of State and Treasury to identify additional ICC personnel for sanctions. The order asserts that the ICC has engaged in "illegitimate and baseless actions" by investigating U.S. and Israeli personnel and issuing arrest warrants for Israeli officials, and claims this threatens U.S. national security and sovereignty.

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• Trump signs order on anti-Christian bias — Trump signed an executive order attempting to eliminate "anti-Christian bias" in the US government. The president announced the formation of a taskforce, led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, to end all forms of "anti-Christian targeting and discrimination" in the government. Trump stated Bondi would work to "fully prosecute anti-Christian violence and vandalism in our society and to move heaven and earth to defend the rights of Christians and religious believers nationwide." Critics argue the taskforce would "misuse religious freedom to justify bigotry, discrimination and the subversion of our civil rights laws."

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• Quaker groups sue over ICE church entry order — Several Quaker groups have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over a new DHS order allowing ICE agents to enter churches to arrest suspected migrants. The lawsuit claims this order violates their First Amendment rights to freedom of religion, as it disrupts their ability to practice their faith without government interference.

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• Trump signs executive order to combat 'anti-Christian bias' — President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing a taskforce to address what he claims is "anti-Christian bias" within federal agencies, including the FBI and IRS. The order empowers US Attorney General Pam Bondi to lead efforts to prosecute anti-Christian violence and vandalism in government institutions. This move is part of Trump's broader strategy to strengthen his alliance with Christian conservatives, following actions such as pardoning anti-abortion activists and banning the legal recognition of transgender people by the US government.

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• DHS rescinded guidance limiting immigration enforcement in schools and protected areas — On January 21, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced rescission of prior guidance that had designated schools as "protected areas" where certain immigration enforcement actions were restricted. The rescission did not explicitly authorize agents to enter schools but communicated that schools were no longer treated as uniquely buffered spaces under federal guidance, altering the legal and practical environment for immigration enforcement near educational facilities.
• Trump administration overturns sensitive areas policy — The Trump administration has overturned longstanding policies that restricted immigration enforcement in "sensitive areas" such as schools, churches, and hospitals. This change allows Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection to arrest migrants in these locations. The Department of Homeland Security announced the policy shift, emphasizing a crackdown on immigration. This move is part of a broader set of executive actions aimed at increasing deportations and cooperation between ICE and local governments.
• Department of Homeland Security removes guidance limiting immigration enforcement near sensitive locations — The Department of Homeland Security removed previous guidance that had limited enforcement actions near churches, schools, and hospitals. Immigration enforcement operations now occur at houses of worship and other sensitive locations. Over 620,000 deportations have occurred since January 2025 under this enforcement posture.
• DHS scraps guidance limiting immigration arrests near sensitive locations — The Department of Homeland Security removed previous guidance that limited immigration enforcement actions near sensitive locations such as churches, schools, and hospitals. This policy change has led to increased deportations and raised concerns about the impact on vulnerable communities and the sanctity of sensitive locations.
• ICE enforcement surge in Lake Worth Beach following Trump's January 2025 inauguration — Following Trump's January 2025 inauguration, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) intensified operations in Lake Worth Beach, Florida, a city of 45,000 located 10 miles from Mar-a-Lago. ICE agents began patrolling streets, raiding grocery stores, churches, and schools, and coordinating with local police for arrests. According to the Guatemalan-Maya Center director, approximately 70% of center users attending immigration check-ins or court dates have been deported, detained, or given ankle bracelets with 90-day self-deportation orders. The crackdown has created widespread fear, isolation, and documented mental-health crises within the migrant community.
• Trump issues immigration executive orders — On his first day in office, Donald Trump issued several executive orders targeting immigration. These include a national emergency declaration to deploy the military to the US-Mexico border, an attempt to end birthright citizenship, and the rescission of a taskforce aimed at reuniting families separated at the border. The orders have been described as chaotic and difficult to enforce, with many expected to face legal challenges. The actions have incited panic and confusion among immigrants and their advocates.
• DoJ orders prosecution of officials resisting immigration crackdown — The U.S. Department of Justice, under the Trump administration, has issued a directive to federal prosecutors to target state and local officials who resist the administration's mass deportation campaign. Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove instructed prosecutors to investigate and potentially bring criminal charges against officials in "sanctuary" jurisdictions for harboring undocumented immigrants or withholding immigration information. This directive is part of a broader immigration crackdown, including executive orders to mobilize federal agencies for enforcement and challenge local laws blocking Trump's immigration agenda.