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(Huffpost) Televangelist Pat Robertson scolded President Donald Trump on Tuesday over his threat to send the U.S. military into American cities to control civil unrest.  “You just don’t do that, Mr. President,” Robertson said on his “700 Club” TV show, then he raised his voice: “It isn’t cool.”  In comments posted online by Right Wing Watch, Robertson also called out … [Read more...] about Even Pat Robertson Is Turning On Trump: ‘You Just Don’t Do That, Mr. President’

(The Daily Beast) Kellyanne Conway defended President Donald Trump’s decision to tear-gas protesters for a photo-op in front of St. John’s Episcopal Church Monday night by going after the bishop who presides over that congregation. The White House counselor was confronted with the criticism from Episcopal Bishop Mariann Budde during an appearance on Fox News early … [Read more...] about Kellyanne Conway Lashes Out at Bishop Who Condemned Trump’s Church Photo-Op

(ChurchLeaders) One of the characteristics that journalists and ministers have in common is that we’re called not to make the story about us, which is why, as a Black man, writing about the riots and racial injustice in America is difficult. I have the privilege of wearing two hats in my career calling as a minister and journalist. There is a specific subject matter that needs … [Read more...] about What This Pastor Observed at the Atlanta Riot

(Faithit) It’s been just over a week since George Floyd was brutally killed by a white police officer who held a knee on his neck for over eight minutes. Since that day, protests have erupted across the nation. Though one former officer has been charged with manslaughter and third-degree murder, critics contest that the charges are not harsh enough for the crime. As … [Read more...] about “That’s Not Going to Bring My Brother Back”: George Floyd’s Brother Makes Tearful Plea at the Site of George’s Murder

(Fox News) More than 50 Secret Service agents were injured, fires set by rioters blazed near the White House and authorities were searching for car bombs late Sunday as protests over the death of George Floyd continued to roil the capital just two days after President Trump had to be taken to a bunker for his safety. A senior official in the direct chain of command for … [Read more...] about Secret Service Agents Wounded Outside White House, Car Bombs Feared; Official Says Trump Was Taken to Bunker