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At Capitol Prayer Event, Speaker Mike Johnson Reasserts God as Source of Americans’ Rights

The speech signaled a continued fight over whether rights stem from a Creator or from law.

Four Former Presidents Share Hopeful America 250 Messages in TODAY Exclusive

NYPD Restores Dual Hate-Crime Reporting as Confirmed Cases Rise, Most Targeting Jews

McMahon Brings 'History Rocks!' Civics Tour to Chicago as Students Opt Out and Protesters Gather

Judge Rules ICE Violated Fourth Amendment in Minneapolis Home Entry

Ten Commandments Monument Returns to Kentucky Capitol Grounds

Education Department Launches America 250 Civics Coalition as New Data Intensifies Curriculum Debate

Education Department Launches 'America 250' Civics Coalition With Turning Point USA and More Than 40 Partners

Education Department Unveils Conservative-Led Civics Coalition and 'Patriotic Education' Grant Priority

Kaine Uses Op-Ed to Clarify Stand: Rights Are Secured by Law, Not Divine Decree

Sen. Eric Schmitt Condemned for NatCon Speech Claiming America “Belongs to Us,” Targeting H‑1B Visas

Ken Griffin Loans Rare Founding Documents to National Constitution Center, Funds Major Renovation

Trump's Executive Actions Raise Concerns Over Constitutional Power Balance

Edison, NJ Faces Backlash Over Ordinance Banning 'Props' at Council Meetings