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Saturday, July 11, 2020
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand." (Ephesians 6:12-13)
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SCOTUS Rules on POTUS Tax Returns
Supreme Court blocks Congress from getting Trump's tax records, sending case to lower court
The Supreme Court has deferred issuing a definitive ruling on whether congressional committees can have access to President Trump's financial records, throwing the issue back to the lower courts in a move blocking Congress from getting the records at this time.
The 7-2 decision Thursday sidesteps a politically-charged election-year dispute that could have a major long-term impact over the extent presidents and their top advisers can be shielded from Capitol Hill investigations while in office.
"Without limits on its subpoena powers, Congress could 'exert an imperious controul' over the Executive Branch and aggrandize itself at the President's expense, just as the Framers feared," Chief Justice John Roberts wrote in the court's opinion. (Fox News)
> > > For another opinion, go here:
Alito Dissents: Court's Decision Gives 2,300+ Local Prosecutors Power to Subpoena the President - CNSNews.com
When the Supreme Court ruled 7-2 today in the case of Trump vs. Vance that the president is not "absolutely immune" from being subpoenaed by local prosecutors, Justice Samuel Alito dissented. He argued that presidents could be subjected to criminal subpoenas and prosecution after they leave office-or are impeached-but not while they are still serving.
One consequence of the court's decision, Alito argued, was that politically motivated local prosecutors could subpoena the president for political reasons.
"As for the potential use of subpoenas to harass, we need not 'exhibit a naivete from which ordinary citizens are free,'" wrote Alito in his dissent. "As we have recognized, a President is 'an easily identifiable target,'" Alito said.
"There are more than 2,300 local prosecutors and district attorneys in the country," he said. "Many local prosecutors are elected, and many prosecutors have ambitions for higher elected office. If a sitting President is intensely unpopular in a particular district-and that is a common condition-targeting the President may be an alluring and effective electoral strategy," said Alito.
"But," he said, "it is a strategy that would undermine our constitutional structure."
- Almighty God, we thank You for this ruling by the Supreme Court, protecting the privacy of our President for now. We lift up the immediate attacks upon President Trump by his adversaries as the Democrats continue to seek his tax records. We put the Name of Jesus over the President and his tax records, sealing them from all his enemies. We pray all warfare against the President be stopped by the power of Jesus and all his enemies be defeated. We pray in Jesus' Name.
- "Behold, I AM the Lord, the God of all flesh: is there anything too hard for me?" (Jeremiah 32:27)
White House Faith Community Updates
White House Faith Community Updates on SCOTUS, Reopening Schools, PREVENTS, and COVID-19 Response
Good afternoon,
It has been a busy week here at the White House. Below are highlights on the Supreme Court ruling, the President's roundtable discussion on reopening schools, updates on how you can help partner with us to prevent veteran suicide, the Administration's latest COVID-19 response, and how the President is empowering Hispanic Americans.
Topics include:
1. Statement from the Press Secretary Regarding Supreme Court Ruling on Religious Liberty
2. President Donald J. Trump is Supporting the Safe and Reopening of America's Schools
3. Partnering with the Faith Community to PREVENT Veteran Suicide
4. President Donald J. Trump Has Taken Decisive Action to Combat the Coronavirus
5. President Trump Signed the White House Hispanic Prosperity Initiative
> > > To read more, go here.
Sincerely,
Amanda Robbins
Associate Director
White House Office of Public Liaison
Amanda.H.Robbins@who.eop.gov
Statement by Mike Pompeo
Pompeo Rejects UN Expert's Finding That Soleimani Killing Was Unlawful
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday rejected as "spurious" the conclusion of a U.N. rights expert that the killing of Qassem Soleimani in a drone strike violated international law, saying the expert simply "gives more cause to distrust U.N. human rights mechanisms."
The U.S. took the action against the Iranian Qods Force commander last January in the exercise of its "inherent right of self-defense" under the U.N. Charter, Pompeo said in a statement, issued on the day the expert presented her report and findings to the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva.
During the session, Iran's ambassador called Soleimani a "true defender of human rights and dignity." President Trump has called him "the world's top terrorist."
Agnes Callamard, the U.N.'s "special rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions," said in her report to the HRC that the U.S. government had provided no evidence that Soleimani had been "planning an imminent attack against U.S. interests, particularly in Iraq, for which immediate action was necessary and would have been justified."
"[A]bsent the actual imminent threat to life, the course of action taken by the U.S. was unlawful," her report stated.
After the drone strike, Trump and Pompeo said intelligence had been received pointing to the threat of an imminent strike against American interests, including U.S. embassies.
In his statement on Thursday, Pompeo referred both to the attacks in the run-up to the drone strike, and to the risk of more attacks to come.
"The strike that killed General Soleimani was in response to an escalating series of armed attacks in preceding months by the Islamic Republic of Iran and militias it supports on U.S. forces and interests in the Middle East region," he said.
"It was conducted to deter Iran from launching or supporting further attacks against the United States or U.S. interests, and to degrade the capabilities of the Qods Force."
Pompeo quoted Trump as saying on the day of the strike, "We will always protect our diplomats, service members, and all Americans." (CNSNews.com)
- Father God, we thank You that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is standing strong against these allegations by the UN HRC of wrongdoing in the killing of the Iranian terrorist, Soleimani. We support him in prayer, and ask for protection for Mike Pompeo and his family in this hour. In Your Name, amen.
- "Once more the humble will rejoice in the Lord; the needy will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel. The ruthless will vanish, the mockers will disappear, and all who have an eye for evil will be cut down- those who with a word make someone out to be guilty, who ensnare the defender in court and with false testimony deprive the innocent of justice."(Isaiah 29:19-21)
The Daily Jot
Thursday, July 9, 2020
Never ever give in
On October 29, 1941, a year after one of the darkest hours of World War II for Great Britain, Prime Minister Winston Churchill addressed his alma mater Harrow School. Here emerged one of the most famous quotes (which oft has been misquoted): "Never give in. Never give in. Never, never, never, never-in nothing, great or small, large or petty-never give in, except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never yield to force. Never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy." This quote will hopefully embolden you, encourage you, strengthen you as it did to Brits and their allies as they fought one of the gravest evils to darken the steps of mankind. Evil never changes, it just finds more ways.
We are repeatedly instructed by God's word to overcome evil with good. There is so much evil in our society and around the world. Much of what we read, see and hear seems to be surreal in that it is glorifying the evil and calling the good evil. My wife and I were watching a television program the other night and just the advertisements coming on the screen were so dark. They depict crime, murder, horror, death, destruction, sex, homosexuality, infidelity, rebellion, covetousness, and worse. We remarked to each other almost at the same time how dark prime time television has become. Much of these things are glorified through some sort of twisted sense of justice or even humor.
There is a moral war that is being conducted against that which is good. It has its roots in satan. But satan has no power unless people give him legal entry-which much of society has. We need to guard our hearts. We need to protect our families. We need to stand in the gap as examples and not yield to this 21st Century brand of morality. When these examples of evil come before us, we should point them out. Use them to educate others about discernment and right thinking. We need to be proactive with ourselves to ensure that satan's battlefield, our minds, are focused on the good thoughts of God. We need to be leaders for what is right and good in our families and with our friends.
We must be willing to stand. We must not give in. Psalm 94:16-17 says, "Who will rise up for me against the evildoers? or who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity? Unless the Lord had been my help, my soul had almost dwelt in silence." Let us be silent no more. Let us be stronger than those who usurp the will of the people and are drunk on their own power. As Ephesians 6:12-13 says, "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand." Never give in.
Recent Floor Activity
Weekly Digest of the Congressional Record
Both chambers met in pro forma sessions this week.
Congress Last Week
National Security
GOP Sen. Grassley: Congress may override Trump veto on removing Confederate names from military bases
Foreign Policy
GOP Health Committee chair says he disagrees with Trump's WHO decision
Federal Spending
Small-business loan funding data released
Gun-Control Group Behind $4 Million Election Push Takes Coronavirus Relief
Groups critical of taxes, spending not opposed to PPP loans
Congress wary of future aid after PPP disclosures
McConnell predicts Congress will need fifth coronavirus bill
Republicans discussing virus aid package contours
Senate GOP aid package may tailor payments to low-income households
Union launches new ad blitz pushing senators for $1 trillion in state and local pandemic aid
Clash looms over next coronavirus relief bill
Pro-Life Report on State, Foreign Operations Appropriations Mark-up
House Democrats look to fund Army base renaming
House appropriators look to fatten election security grants
House bill aims to block money for wall on U.S.-Mexico border
House spending bill barring funds for border wall advances
U.S. Capitol Police denied funding increase
House Democrat calls for 'real adult discussion' on lawmaker pay
Executive
House Blunders to Blame for Dems' Setback in Trump Subpoena Case
Justice
Movement for Black Lives seeks sweeping legislative changes
'Squad' Backs Bill to Gut Police, End Prisons
Commerce Policy
House Dems Look to Resurrect Harmful Obama-Era Labor Regulation
Health Care Policy
Medicaid enrollment increase puts pressure on state budgets
Education Policy
Conflict over reopening schools hits Congress
Congress
Chuck Grassley opts out of attending GOP convention in Florida over coronavirus concerns
House Democrats move to remove 'racial intolerance' statues
Layoff threats scare Senate food workers, but most spared until September
Finger-pointing, gridlock spark frustration in Senate
Pending Activity
Committee Activity
'A real problem': Devin Nunes says Russian bounty leakers 'investigating themselves'
Issues linger after House Armed Services' smooth NDAA markup
Jim Jordan asks former US attorney to counter Mueller prosecutor's 'double-hearsay statements'
Inside Geoffrey Berman's closed-door testimony, Barr 'repeatedly urged' him to resign
Nadler: Barr dealings with Berman came 'awfully close to bribery'
House panel advances bill banning construction on bases with Confederate names
Joint Chiefs chair condemns Confederate symbols, calls Civil War an "act of treason"
CEOs of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google to testify before House Judiciary Committee July 27
Senate Floor
Senate Floor Schedule
Senate meets in pro forma sessions this week while Senators are in a State Work Period.
Senate Committees
Senate Committee Meetings Schedule
No Senate committee meetings are scheduled for next week.
House Floor
House Floor Schedule
The House meets in Pro Forma sessions next week.
House Committees
House Committee Meetings Schedule
Monday — July 13, 2020
FY2021 — Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies, and Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bills
Committee on Appropriations
Legislative Hearing on H.R. 4345, H.R. 4840, H.R. 5458, H.R. 5459, H.R. 5472, H.R. 5852, H.R. 7098, & H.R. 7489
Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands (Committee on Natural Resources)
Oversight of ICE Detention Facilities: Examining ICE Contractors Response to COVID-19
Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations (Committee on Homeland Security)
Source: House.gov
Tuesday — July 14, 2020
FY2021 — Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bills
Committee on Appropriations
Reviewing Federal and State Pandemic Supply Preparedness and Response.
Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability (Committee on Homeland Security)
Promoting Economic Recovery: Examining Capital Markets and Worker Protections in the COVID-19 — Era
Subcommittee on Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship, and Capital Markets (Committee on Financial Services)
"Oversight of DOE During the COVID-19 — Pandemic" (Hybrid Hearing)
Subcommittee on Energy (Committee on Energy and Commerce)
Energy Infrastructure and Environmental Justice: Lessons for a Sustainable Future.
Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources (Committee on Natural Resources)
Sweltering in Place: COVID-19, Extreme Heat, and Environmental Justice
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
The Importance of Transatlantic Cooperation During the COVID-19 — Pandemic
Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment (Committee on Foreign Affairs)
Source: House.gov
Wednesday — July 15, 2020
FY 2021 — Homeland Security, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bills
Committee on Appropriations
H.R. 7331, the National Cyber Director Act
Committee on Oversight and Reform
Children in CBP Custody: Examining Deaths, Medical Care Procedures, and Improper Spending
Committee on Homeland Security
Long-Lasting Solutions for a Small Business Recover
Committee on Small Business
Software Update Required: COVID-19 — Exposes Need for Federal Investments in Technology
Committee on the Budget
Source: House.gov
Thursday — July 16, 2020
Protecting Homeowners During the Pandemic: Oversight of Mortgage Servicers Implementation of the CARES Act
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations (Committee on Financial Services)
H.R. 5639, H.R. 5487, H.R. 5048, H.R. 5019, H.R. 697, H.R. 6013, H.R. 6060, and a discussion draft entitled The Veterans Claim Transparency Act of 2020.
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs (Committee on Veterans' Affairs)
Putting America Back to Work: The Role of Workforce Development and Small Business Rehiring
Subcommittee on Innovation and Workforce Development (Committee on Small Business)
"Native Youth Perspectives on Mental Health and Healing"
Subcommittee on Indigenous Peoples of the United States (Committee on Natural Resources)
Source: House.gov
Friday — July 17, 2020
Oversight of the Small Business Administration and Department of Treasury Pandemic Programs
Committee on Small Business
The Impact of COVID-19 on Social Security and its Beneficiaries
Subcommittee on Social Security (Committee on Ways and Means)
Exploring the Feasibility and Security of Technology to Conduct Remote Voting in the House
Committee on House Administration
From Lab to Market: Accelerating our Progress toward Economic Recovery and a Clean Energy Future
Subcommittee on Energy (Committee on Science, Space, and Technology)
Source: House.gov
Operation Restoration (Repentance)
Operation Restoration
BULLETIN!! PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW NUMBER AND ACCESS CODE:
712-770-5350
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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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