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The Daily Brief:
Legislative Snapshot
Saturday, May 23, 2020
"The Lord looks from heaven;
He sees all the sons of men.
14 From the place of His dwelling He looks
On all the inhabitants of the earth;
15 He fashions their hearts individually;
He considers all their works." (Psalm 33:13-15)
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President Trump Opens Churches
Trump Announces Church Openings
CDC UPDATED GUIDANCE: Houses of Worship
About the Gates of hell
Recent Floor Activity
Congress Last Week
Pending Activity
Senate Floor
Senate Committees
House Floor
House Committees
Updates from John Robb
Update from NDP
Prayers During Ramadan
American Media has Betrayed Us
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President Trump Opens Churches
President Trump Wants to 'Get Our Churches Open'
President Trump on Thursday criticized Democratic governors for not allowing churches to open back up and said his administration will be addressing the issue soon.
Trump made the comments to reporters outside the White House, moments before he left for a trip to Michigan.
"I want to get our country back to normal. One of the other things I want to do is get the churches open," he said. "The churches are not being treated with respect by a lot of the Democrat governors. I want to get our churches open. And we're gonna take a very strong position on that very soon."
Asked about mosques, Trump responded, "Mosques, too - including mosques."
Trump's comments came the same week the Department of Justice sent a letter to California Gov. Gavin Newsom, telling him the state's ban on in-person church services likely violates the U.S. Constitution's First Amendment. Newsom is a Democrat.
"Simply put, there is no pandemic exception to the U.S. Constitution and its Bill of Rights," the three-page letter said.
It argued churches can apply social distancing and health rules just as well as businesses and factories that are allowed to be open can.
"Religious gatherings may not be singled out for unequal treatment compared to other non-religious gatherings that have the same effect on the government's public health interest, absent the most compelling reasons," the letter said.
In April, Attorney General William Barr wrote, "Even in times of emergency, when reasonable and temporary restrictions are placed on rights, the First Amendment and federal statutory law prohibit discrimination against religious institutions and religious believers."
The First Amendment reads, in part, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof."
Source: ChristianHeadlines.com
Trump Announces Church Openings
HIGHLIGHTS
President Trump, Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany, and Dr. Deborah Birx Hold a Press Conference
PRESIDENT TRUMP: "Today, I am identifying houses of worship, churches, synagogue[s], and mosques as essential places that provide essential services. Some governors have deemed liquor stores and abortion clinics as essential, but have left out churches and other houses of worship. It's not right, so I am correcting this injustice."
PRESIDENT TRUMP: "I call upon governors to allow our churches and places of worship to open right now. If there is any question, they're going to have to call me, but they're not going to be successful in that call. These are places that hold our society together and keep our people united."
PRESIDENT TRUMP: "The governors need to do the right thing and allow these very important essential places of faith to open right now - for this weekend. If they don't do it, I will override the governors. In America, we need more prayer, not less."
PRESS SECRETARY MCENANY: "The President's been very clear. He wants churches to reopen. He wants them to do it safely. He wants them to do it in accordance with our guidance. It's laid out very detailed. It's posted now, so you can all take a look at it through it and he wants to see all of those churches open in a safe fashion."
PRESS SECRETARY MCENANY: "I am thankful that we have a President that celebrates the First Amendment, the same amendment that gives you all the ability to ask me questions is there to have the freedom of worship. So imams and pastors can go to their churches, can go to their places of worship, and can celebrate what is a First Amendment right in this country - which is to pray to your God and to practice your faith."
Yesterday's topics included:
FIGHTING THE INVISIBLE ENEMY
TESTING AND CONTACT TRACING
OPENING UP AMERICA AGAIN
PRESIDENT TRUMP DONATING HIS SALARY
QUESTIONS FOR THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION
CDC UPDATED GUIDANCES: Houses of Worship
UPDATED GUIDANCE : Houses of Worship
Interim Guidance for Communities of Faith
Go here to read the full text of these new CDC COVID-19 guidelines for houses of worship.
About the Gates of hell
The Gates of Hell:
Remove The Gatekeeper & Seal The Doors
> > > A note from the editor:
We were very excited to come across this article, as our own, small prayer circle came across the same truth two weeks ago: Bill Gates' name is not a coincidence. For now, this man does hold the "gates of hell" on earth, and all he pursues reaps that fruit: death and destruction.
We asked our Lord to take the keys out of this "gatekeeper's" hands, and bring them to the true gatekeeper: Jesus Christ, our Lord.
We ask all of you today to cry out for the soul of Bill Gates, that he may be delivered, through the Blood of the Lamb, into the arms of our Savior. May God yet show His mercy upon that soul, amen.
For more evidence of the positions that Bill Gates has taken over the years, please go here.
- Father God, we thank You for the revealed truth that this article decrees. We commend Bill Gates to You -- the God of Justice and the God of Mercy. And we thank You for the promise of Your Word, amen.
- And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. (Matthew 16:18)
Bill Gates is the gatekeeper to many gates. Whereas he may not hold the keys, he is the host and the central bank that provides access behind each closed door. He is at the heart of every major agenda. The level of control spans much farther than the United States of America, though a vast amount of the funding originates here. These heavily guarded gates are direct access to manifest, control, and monopolize some of the largest and arguably most important industries to man.
Controlling these gates means control of wealth, policies, priorities, population, health, narratives, minds, land, industries, and everyone's future, if it is not stopped.
Recent Floor Activity
Congress Last Week
National Security
New Legislation Would Block U.S. Purchase of Chinese-Made Drones
Foreign Policy
Republican Lawmakers Call for Sanctions on Top Chinese Officials Over Coronavirus
Ted Cruz legislation targets Chinese cover-ups, Hollywood censorship, and CCP propaganda
US to React Strongly If Beijing Moves Ahead with Hong Kong National Security Law: Trump
Bill to delist Chinese stocks moving at 'warp speed' as a crackdown gains bipartisan support
GOP Lawmakers Demand FBI Briefing on Chinese Hacking of U.S. Coronavirus Research
First Amendment
Religious Leaders Calling for Congress to Protect Houses of Worship as They Reopen
Religious Freedom for Military Chaplains
Second Amendment
Justice Department Asks Congress for More Resources
Federal Spending
Pro-Life Analysis of the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800)
Fed chair: "There's no limit" to coronavirus stimulus response
Biggs: Nancy Pelosi's Coronavirus Bill Has Allowed Her To Seize More Power
'Deeply flawed': Unions push back on pension plan tucked in latest Democratic coronavirus spending measure
White House Adviser: Phase 4 Stimulus Bill Might Not Be Necessary
COBRA subsidies would constrict the economy
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Funding for Local, State Governments
Sen. Ernst Introduces Bill Denying Millionaires Eligibility for CARES Act's Extra $600 Jobless Benefit
Abortion-providing Planned Parenthood affiliates improperly applied for and received $80 million in coronavirus stimulus funds, feds say
Small Business Administration asking abortion provider Planned Parenthood affiliates to return $80 million in coronavirus relief funds: Report
Hawley Asks the Small Business Administration How Abortion Provider Planned Parenthood Improperly Received Small-Business Loans
GOP fault lines appear as some press for more relief while others demand a spending pause
Executive
Republicans bypass FBI director seeking testimony from agents central to Flynn saga
Senator Calls for Declassification of Email About Oval Office Meeting Featuring Obama
Key Players Offered Contradicting Accounts About Obama White House Discussion of Flynn
McConnell: Senate will 'get answers' to Obama administration 'abuses' involving Trump
McConnell embraces subpoena of Obama-era officials
Lindsey Graham seeks list of Obama officials who unmasked Trump associates
Rand Paul: The Unmasking Controversy Is About More Than A Democrat Conspiracy Against Trump - It's About Unconstitutional Spying
Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks House Democrats From Reviewing Mueller Grand Jury Materials
House Democrats Tell Supreme Court That Trump Impeachment Investigation Continues
Speaker Pelosi Wants Answers From President Trump Regarding IG Firing
Commerce Policy
Democrats line up against possible Uber-Grubhub merger
Technology Policy
Privacy advocates press House for surveillance bill amendment
Justice Department and Apple reignite dispute over encryption
Reps. Lofgren and Davidson Urge Consideration of Internet Privacy Amendment
Mozilla, Reddit, Twitter call on Congress to protect your browsing privacy
Congress
Pro-life voice louder in the House
McConnell taps Rubio as acting chairman of Senate Intelligence Committee
Dem Congressman Admits to Decade-Long Affair with Former Intern
Pelosi Formally Authorizes Remote Voting for House Members for 45 Days — May 20 – July 3
McConnell questions legality of House 'proxy vote' rule
Pending Activity
Committee Activity
Congressional Democrats Launch Investigation Into Firing of State Department Inspector General
Senate Committee Issues First Subpoena in Biden-Burisma Investigation
Graham Announces June 4 Vote on Subpoenas for Obama-Era Officials, Probe Into Origin of FBI's Russia Investigation to be done before election
Mnuchin and Powell agree the worst is yet to come for U.S. economy
House Committees to Review Senate Passed Bill That Could Delist Some Chinese Firms: Pelosi
Floor Outlook
Senate leaves for break without passing Paycheck Protection Program fix, to return June 1
Senate Will Wait Several Weeks to Decide on Next Stimulus Bill: McConnell
Pelosi announces historic 45-day House remote voting period during coronavirus — May 20 – July 3
Senate Floor
Senate meets in pro forma sessions Tuesday and Thursday while Senators are in a state work period for the Memorial Day holiday.
Senate Committees
Senate Committee Meetings Schedule
No Senate committees are scheduled to meet next week.
The following week kicks off with a hearing on the nomination of Russell Vought to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
This is one to start holding up in prayer now because the last time Vought was brought before a Senate committee, it became a high-profile matter after Senator Bernie Sanders tried to shame him over basic matters of Christian doctrine.
House Floor
On Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.
On Thursday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business.
Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:
1) S. 2746 - Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection Act (Sponsored by Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto / Judiciary Committee)
2) S. 3744 - Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020 (Sponsored by Sen. Marco Rubio / Foreign Affairs Committee)
3) H.R. 6168 - Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2020 (Sponsored by Rep. Elaine Luria / Veterans' Affairs Committee)
4) S. 3414 - Major Medical Facility Authorization Act of 2020 (Sponsored by Sen. Jerry Moran / Veterans' Affairs Committee)
5) S. 3084 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the limitation on pay for certain high-level employees and officers of the Department of Veterans Affairs (Sponsored by Sen. Jerry Moran / Veterans' Affairs Committee)
6) H.R. 6782 - TRUTH Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Dean Phillips / Small Business Committee)
7) H.R. - Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (Sponsored by Rep. Dean Phillips / Small Business Committee)
Possible Consideration of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 6172 USA FREEDOM Reauthorization Act of 2020 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Nadler / Rep. Schiff / Judiciary Committee / Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence)
Possible Consideration of the Veto Message to Accompany H.J.Res. 76 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability" (Sponsored by Rep. Susie Lee / Education and Labor Committee)
Additional Legislative Items Are Possible
Floor colloquy highlights on the House schedule
House Committees
House Committee Meetings Schedule
Wednesday - May 27, 2020
The Disproportionate Impact of COVID-19 on Communities of Color
Committee on Ways and Means
Source: House.gov
Thursday - May 28, 2020
Department of Veterans Affairs - Response to COVID-19
Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (Committee on Appropriations)
Examining the Federal Governments Actions to Protect Workers from COVID-19.
Subcommittee on Workforce Protections (Committee on Education and Labor)
Source: House.gov
Friday - May 29, 2020
The Status of the U.S. Maritime Supply Chain During the COVID-19 - Pandemic.
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation (Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure)
Updates from John Robb
Updates from the Cyclone and Burundi and Pandemic Recovery
Submitted by: John Robb
International Prayer Council
> > > A note from the editor: Earlier this week, John Robb sent out an alert, asking us all to intercede over the nations of Bangladesh and India as they faced a huge, incoming cyclone. The GOOD NEWS is that your prayers were answered! (See below)
In this update, John also gives us news of the election in Burundi.
To read John's updates, please go here.
Thank you!
Update from NDP
The National Day of Prayer 2020:
Celebrating the Reach of God's Glory
As you are all well aware, the National Day of Prayer was established in public law in 1952 and observed annually on the First Thursday in May since 1988. This year, regardless of the challenges that our nation has faced due to the covid-19 outbreak and resulting economic shutdown, Christians still observed the National Day of Prayer - but it looked very different from years past.
In homes, neighborhoods, communities, cities, and states that were open to physical gatherings, our NDP coordinators mobilized unified, public prayer for America - while observing recommended safety precautions and 'physical distancing' guidelines. While the number of people gathering in-person was far smaller this year, and nowhere near the 60,000 events we're used to seeing, the prayers that were prayed were just as effective, and were multiplied and amplified through new and creative approaches, combined with unprecedented access to digital media platforms. In places where physical gatherings were not possible, believers, pastors and local leaders joined virtual gatherings to pray, ask for prayer and worship together.
We are in the process of collecting 'glory stories' from events and leaders all across the nation and will be sharing more with you soon. Two of our leaders shared how the Lord led them and how God showed up, even with the additional challenges.
"The observance was such a blessing, we couldn't have asked for more. We knew God would move and we knew we would be thanking Him. During our time of thanksgiving at the end, we couldn't stop crying and praying. God is starting a movement here of pure prayer. No event, no program, just prayer to God." - Angelo Rajadurai, Massachusetts State Coordinator
"We had a good crowd, socially distanced, at the state capitol. The governor came out, and his security detail said he wanted to come out-it wasn't just another obligation to get out of for him. We wanted to model what it is to walk in the Spirit-we were not there to lobby for an agenda, just to pray. Some had their hands extended to pray over the governor, and it was just a beautiful time before the Lord. We also had prayer guides for prayer walks or drives around the capitol grounds for times of intimate prayer." Gina Gibson, NDP National Area Leader
. . . With the enormous effort, broadcast reach and effective engagement through our dedicated coordinators and ministry partners, we are confident that these prayer gatherings reached more people than any other in our organization's history - and perhaps in the history of our nation. Millions of people PRAYED TOGETHER, INDIVIDUALLY for America on this year's National Day of Prayer.
Honored to mobilize prayer with you,
Dion Elmore
Vice President
Marketing and Public Relations
National Day of Prayer Task Force
> > > If you experienced God's glory on the National Day of Prayer, let us know! We would love to hear about it. Email us at glory.story@nationaldayofprayer.org and share your story.
> > > To read all of Dion's message, please go here.
Prayers During Ramadan
Day 28 - Thursday, May 21, 2020
Muslims in London
To read this prayer alert, please go here,
Day 29 - Friday, May 22, 2020
The Somalis of Somalia
To read this prayer alert, please go here.
Day 30 - Saturday, May 23, 2020
Muslim-background believers
IDEAS FOR PRAYER
1. PRAY FOR established churches to value MBBs and welcome and enfold them into their fellowships.
2. PRAY FOR MBBs to connect with mature Christians and to grow as followers of Jesus.
3. PRAY FOR new churches and initiatives to emerge that effectively enfold and equip Christians from various backgrounds and offer them a shared sense of family.
To read this entire alert, please go here.
>>> A note to our readers:
We want to thank you for focusing your prayers for the people of Islam during this past month. We are confident that your prayers do avail much! (James 5:16)
Please continue to lift up this "people group" before the Throne of Grace, that each one might come to repentance and receive Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. Amen.
American Media has Betrayed Us
May 22, 2020
The American Media Has Betrayed America
There aren't enough disparaging epithets in the English language to adequately describe "journalists" such as ABC Nightly News anchorman David Muir, the dashing 40-something actor who pretends to share important national news with America. Five days a week, Muir recites agenda-driven propaganda as if it were truth, while his allies who run the social media monopolies throttle down, demonetize, shadowban, or flat out censor reports that conflict with his narrative.
One of Muir's biggest crimes is his façade of objectivity. Unlike the hosts of the cable news networks, such as CNN's rabid Don Lemon, or MSNBC's smirking Rachel Maddow, Muir isn't obvious. He spreads his phony lies and distortions with a straight face, never breaking character. If you aren't exposed to the other side of his stories, it works.
It isn't just Muir, of course. Other pretenders include CBS News' Norah O'Donnell, who along with her reporters never saw a Spanish consonant that didn't require a hard roll and NBC's Lester Holt, who made it his business to debate candidate Trump in the 2016 presidential debates, instead of leaving that job to hapless Hillary. Then there is the mediocrity who reports from the White House for NPR, who thinks everything has to do with race and gender, because flogging that obsession takes no work and reliably builds a career.
For over three years, and only with the occasional exception of Fox News and the Wall Street Journal, the entire American media establishment, online and offline, has been complicit in spreading lies; despicable, anti-American lies. They spread the Russian collusion hoax for nearly three years, shamelessly exaggerating every smug utterance from the loathsome House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.). Again and again, they predicted that this time, Trump's presidency was done for, and when Trump finally was exonerated, they just moved on to the next hoax.
Operation Restoration (Repentance)
Operation Restoration
BULLETIN!! PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW NUMBER AND ACCESS CODE:
712-770-5350
150411#
Once each week, on Sunday mornings and for 24 hours, join with others in OPERATION RESTORATION . . .
"Operation Restoration"
This initiative is based upon the Move of the Spirit that was launched last month during Operation Refiner's Fire. The LORD has shown us that He has used those fires to ignite the FIRE of the HOLY SPIRIT to visit our people, which He now yearns to keep burning among our people until the day of His return!
"Operation Restoration" is based on the promise of Scripture, recorded in
2 Chronicles 7:14,15.
It is written:
. . . "and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
"Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to the prayer offered in this place."
This is a weekly Solemn Assembly, where saints can feel free to gather each Sunday, to offer prayers of repentance before our Lord, for the many sins our nation has committed before Him.
Abba so desires to hear our prayers . . . He is just waiting to heal us!
You can join us, any Sunday, beginning at 9:00 a.m. EST by calling:
712-770-5350
Access Code: 150411#
Each week, our conference line for Operation Restoration will remain open until Monday morning at 9:00 a.m.EST -- allowing for 24 hours of nonstop prayer before our King of Kings, that He might, indeed, "heal our land." Amen.
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