The Supreme Court is allowing states to resume using a controversial federal tool to check voter eligibility before the November elections.

(RNS) — Latter-day Saints diverge from the white evangelicals they resemble in their political conservatism and Republican partisanship.

"Backlash to Trump’s appeals to Christian nationalism may be spurred by the rising prominence of progressive religious voices."

Some pastors have embraced AI, but others worry that the giant data centers powering the computing boom could unleash harm on the environment and their communities.

A public opinion researcher explains why this group’s declining faith goes beyond partisanship and reflects a fundamental question about its sense of belonging.

A public opinion researcher explains why this group’s declining faith goes beyond partisanship and reflects a fundamental question about its sense of belonging.

The Morning Buzz: September 16, 2026

When faith is used to control and subordinate women, they leave the church.

Vice-president wears religion on his sleeve but winding spiritual path could alienate evangelicals and conservative Catholics

As of May 2026, nearly two in ten Americans (19%) who reported voting for President Donald Trump in 2024 now hold unfavorable views of him. This is a significant increase from 10% in February 2025…

As Gen Z Americans grow into a larger share of the electorate, a partisan and ideological gap is widening among young men and women. This Spotlight Analysis examines young Americans’ partisanship and…

The Republican midterm convention in Dallas takes place in the same city that helped give rise to the Bush political dynasty. Still, many policies championed by the conservative presidents are noticea...

One year into the second Trump administration, a new national survey examines support for Christian nationalism across all 50 states and examines connections between support for Christian nationalism ...

“Bracing—Jones presents a vision of America as “fallen into... apostasy.” But he remains hopeful, noting that “backsliding is not irreversible,” as “repentance is possible... with confession” and the ...

The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to intervene in an ongoing legal battle over U.S. Postal Service rules for mail ballots just weeks before the November midterm elections.

Will Democrats have any luck peeling off white Christian women this midterm?

Precious Moments figurines and Christian romance novels aren’t overtly political, but they shape how Christian women see themselves and the world.

The renewed attacks were the latest sign that the war that began six months ago appears far from over.

As we head into the 2026 midterms, many experts predict that Democrats will retake the House in November, and that the Senate is now competitive as well. Part of Democrats’ success will hinge on their...

Over the past six decades, following the passage of the 1965 Civil Rights Act, white Christian voting patterns have undergone a sea change, with white Christians moving consistently away from the…

WASHINGTON (August 26, 2026) — Today, Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI), a nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization, announced the selection of nine interdisciplinary scholars as PRRI…

The defense secretary's tough-guy persona may be exactly what wins over white evangelical voters

Only 9 percent of Americans younger than 30 have a “very positive” view of capitalism, according to a new CBS/YouGov poll.  That shows a stark generation between Generation Z and older generations.…

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The Morning Buzz: August 21, 2026

A federal appeals court sided with houses of worship from the Quaker, Sikh, and Cooperative Baptist Fellowship religious traditions.

Learn about their collaborative projects exploring immigration, reproductive health, Christian nationalism, and LGBTQ inclusion

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy, a reckoning with the moral collapse of white Christianity and a call to protect American democracy.

Many people in the Christian community say there is. But researchers and political scientists have cast doubt on the idea.

The rule is the latest escalation in the Trump administration's effort to limit transition-related care.

The deployment, dubbed “Make DC Safe and Beautiful,” quickly has expanded to include some 4,000 troops from states and territories across the country.