Aug 25 Falwell says he’s resigned from Liberty University By Sarah Rankin, Elana Schor, Associated Press Falwell confirmed his departure in an interview with The Associated Press on Tuesday, a day after the school said he had submitted, then rescinded his resignation. Continue reading
Jan 02 Watch 8:17 How evangelicals see President Trump President Trump is seeking reelection in the fall of 2020, and to win it, he will be relying upon one of his strongest voting blocs: white evangelical Christians. But are there signs emerging of a rift within this previously solid… Continue watching
Aug 15 Watch 7:13 2 faith leaders on Trump, racism and toning down incendiary rhetoric In times of division, people often turn to faith leaders for guidance and support. Jeffrey Brown spoke to two such leaders, Rev. Mariann Budde, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, and Richard Land, president of the Southern Evangelical Seminary,… Continue watching
Sep 17 The quiet evangelical campaign to help Republicans hold onto the House and Senate By Tess Conciatori With control of Congress up for grabs and Republicans trying to fight off a “blue wave,” evangelical groups in recent months have quietly stepped up their political activity to help the GOP hold onto the House and Senate. Continue reading
May 03 Watch 6:30 Evangelicals keep faith in Trump to advance religious agenda By PBS News Hour Support for President Trump among Evangelicals is at an all-time high. On the National Day of Prayer, William Brangham talks with Rev. Samuel Rodriguez of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference about why he says it’s a balancing act and… Continue watching
Dec 07 On Jerusalem, Donald Trump delivers on campaign promise By Catherine Lucey, Associated Press On Jerusalem, Trump had pledged during the 2016 campaign to recognize Israel’s claim to the city and to move the American embassy there from Tel Aviv. He’s now checked that box — although he offered no timeline for the embassy… Continue reading
Jun 10 Watch 3:14 Clinton vows to ‘unify our country,’ while Trump emphasizes religious freedom By PBS News Hour On Friday, the nation’s capital played host to dueling speeches from the polar-opposite presumptive presidential nominees. Though Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton were mere miles away from one another geographically, their talking points -- and their audiences -- could not… Continue watching
Feb 01 Watch 7:17 GOP race divides evangelical voters in Iowa By Judy Woodruff, Rachel Wellford On Iowa caucus night, only a fraction of voters typically participate. But among Republicans who attend, half are expected to be evangelical Christians, a group that helped propel Rick Santorum and Mike Huckabee to wins in the past. This cycle,… Continue watching