Activists call foul on bill clause expiration
Pro-life activists are calling out lawmakers for a recent costly oversight. Critics are calling out conservative leaders in Congress to allow a bill banning funding to Planned Parenthood to expire. The clause was a part of the Big Beautiful Bill, which was passed last year, but the ten-year ban on funding was later changed to just one year in the Senate. The bill stripped the abortion organization of 800 million dollars in taxpayer dollars. The bill’s expiration now means Planned Parenthood will be able to receive the funding once again. One Republican politician called the bill’s expiration a huge, missed opportunity. Conservative groups are now raising funds to elect officials that support a permanent ban on funding for Planned Parenthood.
Christian community unites in protest in India
A government official in India has resigned from office after protests from Christians in that nation.
The official resigned following protests from Christians and other groups in India. The minister of Education was forced to resign after accusations of corruption. The protests stem from a new law in the country that heavily monitors foreign aid. Indian officials claim the law is to monitor influence from sources outside of the country. Protestors say the law is being used to target groups, especially Christian organizations and churches. A spokesperson for the Voice of the Martyr, a watchdog group, says this is another way for Hindu nationalists to persecute minority groups. The law would allow the government to seize funding from groups and suspend services provided by any group accused of wrongdoing. Senators here in the U.S. are asking the Trump administration to call out Indian officials for their targeting of the Christian community.
Jail ministry sees revival behind prison walls
Revival is continuing across the US and a prison in Florida is experiencing a move of God’s spirit. Two churches have combined forces after the sheriff in Walton County; Florida opened its doors to ministry from local churches. The jail ministry according to representatives is designed to minister to the whole man and heal inmates from the inside out. Over 100 inmates ranging from youth in juvenile detention centers to adult prisons have accepted Christ as their Savior and are being encouraged and helped through the program. Pastor Jonathan King one of the pastor’s involved in the program says the program reflects God’s love and when the church shows God’s love revival is sure to follow.
SNBC Health Report: the health benefits of a very popular summer fruit
Watermelons are the undisputed champion of summer fruits. It is extremely popular around the US, especially here in the South. This fruit is more than just a constant staple at every summer event; it is also a good source of nutrients. The first noticeable and most well-known is watermelon’s high-water content. It is 92 percent water and is one of the highest fruit sources of water available. Watermelon has high antioxidant content and helps with heart function and muscle recovery. It is an excellent source of various nutrients including carbohydrates, vitamins, fibers, and minerals. Watermelon is also considered one of the most nutrient rich available foods. It in addition to all the benefits named also assists in gut health. Watermelons are in season here in the US from May to September determining the region.