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May 1, 2025 President Trump created a Religious Liberty Commission Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The order established a new White House-aligned body to shape religion policy, increasing executive influence over church-state questions.
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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.
- 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.
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Week 15 – 2025-04-26–2025-05-02
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