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*Smith, Samuel (December 15, 2017). [https://www.christianpost.com/news/7-trump-accomplishments-evangelicals-like-210289/ 7 Trump Accomplishments That Evangelicals Like]. ''The Christian Post''. Retrieved December 17, 2017.

*Groppe, Maureen (January 19, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/01/19/first-year-trump-pence-brings-bountiful-blessings-religious-conservatives-say/1044308001/ First year of Trump-Pence brings bountiful blessings, religious conservatives say]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved January 20, 2018.

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*[~~http~~://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2017/december/17-reasons-why-american-christians-celebrated-in-2017 17 Reasons Why American Christians Celebrated in 2017]. ''CBN News''. December 31, 2017. Retrieved March 1, 2018.

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*[https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2017/december/17-reasons-why-american-christians-celebrated-in-2017 17 Reasons Why American Christians Celebrated in 2017]. ''CBN News''. December 31, 2017. Retrieved March 1, 2018.

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*[~~http~~://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2018/january/brody-file-trump-gets-a-on-evangelical-report-card-in-his-first-year Brody File: Trump Gets A+ on 'Evangelical Report Card' for His First Year]. ''CBN News''. January 20, 2018. Retrieved November 6, 2018.</ref> Due to his achievements in advancing conservative social policies, President Trump was described as "taking back America's culture" by the [[conservative media]].<ref>Berry, Susan (July 30, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/30/seven-ways-trump-taking-back-americas-culture/ Seven Ways Trump Is Taking Back America’s Culture]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 30, 2017.</ref> [[United States Secretary of Health and Human Services]] [[Tom Price]], who resigned in late September 2017, used his tenure as secretary to advance numerous conservative policies.<ref>Demko, Paul; Pittman, David; Ehley, Brianna (October 3, 2017). [https://www.politico.com/story/2017/10/03/tom-price-influence-health-human-services-243403 Why Price’s conservative imprint on HHS is likely to endure]. ''Politico''. Retrieved October 3, 2017.</ref> President Trump played a large role in the [[Culture War]].<ref>Easley, Jonathan (October 15, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/355399-trump-ramps-up-the-culture-war Trump ramps up the culture war]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 15, 2017.</ref>

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*[https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2018/january/brody-file-trump-gets-a-on-evangelical-report-card-in-his-first-year Brody File: Trump Gets A+ on 'Evangelical Report Card' for His First Year]. ''CBN News''. January 20, 2018. Retrieved November 6, 2018.</ref> Due to his achievements in advancing conservative social policies, President Trump was described as "taking back America's culture" by the [[conservative media]].<ref>Berry, Susan (July 30, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/30/seven-ways-trump-taking-back-americas-culture/ Seven Ways Trump Is Taking Back America’s Culture]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 30, 2017.</ref> [[United States Secretary of Health and Human Services]] [[Tom Price]], who resigned in late September 2017, used his tenure as secretary to advance numerous conservative policies.<ref>Demko, Paul; Pittman, David; Ehley, Brianna (October 3, 2017). [https://www.politico.com/story/2017/10/03/tom-price-influence-health-human-services-243403 Why Price’s conservative imprint on HHS is likely to endure]. ''Politico''. Retrieved October 3, 2017.</ref> President Trump played a large role in the [[Culture War]].<ref>Easley, Jonathan (October 15, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/355399-trump-ramps-up-the-culture-war Trump ramps up the culture war]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 15, 2017.</ref>

===Legislation, 2017===

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*Spiering, Charlie (August 30, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/30/donald-trump-ends-obama-effort-to-waive-work-requirements-for-welfare/ Donald Trump Ends Obama Effort to Waive Work Requirements for Welfare]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 30, 2017.

*Dinan, Stephen (August 30, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/30/trump-moves-restore-work-requirement-welfare/ Trump moves to restore work requirement for welfare]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 30, 2017.

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*Freddoso, David (August 30, 2017). [~~http~~://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-reverses-obama-closes-potential-loopholes-in-work-requirements-for-welfare/article/2632986 Trump reverses Obama, closes potential loopholes in work requirements for welfare]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 30, 2017.

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*Freddoso, David (August 30, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-reverses-obama-closes-potential-loopholes-in-work-requirements-for-welfare/article/2632986 Trump reverses Obama, closes potential loopholes in work requirements for welfare]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 30, 2017.

*[http://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/article170300832.html Trump administration reverses little-used welfare waivers]. ''Miami Herald'' (from the ''Associated Press''). August 30, 2017. Retrieved August 30, 2017.</ref>

*August 31, 2017—The HHS announced that it would cut ObamaCare outreach funding by 90%.<ref>Multiple references:

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*October 6, 2017—The Department of Justice issued several memos directing how federal agencies should interpret religious freedom, directing the DOJ to vet proposed regulations for any potential impact on religious freedom, and ordering the IRS not to enforce the [[Johnson Amendment]].<ref name="DOJ&HHSliberty"/><ref>Multiple references:

*Noble, Andrea (October 6, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/oct/6/doj-lays-out-guidelines-religious-liberties/ DOJ lays out Trump admin’s guidelines for religious liberties protections]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 7, 2017.

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*Reid, John Wesley (October 6, 2017). [~~http~~://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/2017/october/justice-department-announces-strong-defense-for-religious-freedom Justice Department Announces Strong Defense For Religious Freedom]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved October 7, 2017.

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*Reid, John Wesley (October 6, 2017). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/2017/october/justice-department-announces-strong-defense-for-religious-freedom Justice Department Announces Strong Defense For Religious Freedom]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved October 7, 2017.

*Zoll, Rachel; Tucker, Eric; Gurman, Sadie (October 6, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/10/06/trump-religious-objection-order-upends-lgbt-protections.html AG directive protects religious objectors to LGBT rights]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved October 7, 2017.

*Johnson, Kevin (October 6, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/10/06/jeff-sessions-religious-freedom-directive-could-threaten-lgbt-workplace-protections/739704001/ AG Jeff Sessions issues broad guidelines to protect religious objections to public policy]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved October 7, 2017.

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*Gerstein, Josh (October 6, 2017). [https://www.politico.com/story/2017/10/06/sessions-calls-for-broad-religious-freedom-protections-243536 Sessions outlines broad exemptions for religious freedom]. ''Politico''. Retrieved October 7, 2017.

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*Brody, David (October 12, 2017). [~~http~~://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/politics/2017/october/restoring-respect-for-religious-liberty-ag-jeff-sessions-puts-teeth-to-trumps-order Restoring Respect for Religious Liberty, AG Jeff Sessions Puts Teeth to Trump's Order]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved May 10, 2018.</ref>

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*Brody, David (October 12, 2017). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/politics/2017/october/restoring-respect-for-religious-liberty-ag-jeff-sessions-puts-teeth-to-trumps-order Restoring Respect for Religious Liberty, AG Jeff Sessions Puts Teeth to Trump's Order]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved May 10, 2018.</ref>

*November 6, 2017—The Department of Agriculture issued a guidance protecting religious liberty and ensuring that Christians who opposed homosexual "marriage" would not be discriminated against for their beliefs.<ref>Multiple references:

*Berry, Susan (November 7, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/07/department-agriculture-religious-freedom-policy-resolves-case-christian-meat-packer/ Department of Agriculture Religious Freedom Policy Resolves Case of Christian Meat Packer]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 7, 2017.

*Hodges, Mark (November 13, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/usda-issues-guidelines-allowing-for-freedom-in-the-workplace-to-express-rel Gov’t agency reverses Obama guidelines, allows pro-marriage speech at work]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved November 7, 2018.

*Smith, Samuel (November 7, 2017). [https://www.christianpost.com/news/usda-vows-to-protect-christians-views-gay-marriage-business-owner-threatened-obama-205744/ USDA Vows to Protect Christians' Views on Marriage After Business Owner Threatened Under Obama]. ''The Christian Post''. Retrieved November 7, 2017.

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*[~~http~~://www.wnd.com/2017/11/battle-over-censoring-bible-has-clear-winner/ Battle over censoring Bible has clear winner]. ''WND''. November 6, 2017. Retrieved November 7, 2017.

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*[https://www.wnd.com/2017/11/battle-over-censoring-bible-has-clear-winner/ Battle over censoring Bible has clear winner]. ''WND''. November 6, 2017. Retrieved November 7, 2017.

In May 2017, Secretary [[Sonny Perdue]] stated the Department of Agriculture was committed to religious freedom:

*Berry, Susan (May 12, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/12/agriculture-secretary-sonny-perdue-commits-religious-freedom/ Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue Commits to Religious Freedom]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 7, 2017.</ref>

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*Munro, Neil (June 30, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/30/transgender-military-voters-support-delaying-recruitment/ Pentagon Halts Obama’s Transgender Endorsement Plan]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 1, 2017.

*[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/07/30/pentagon-delays-enlistment-transgender-recruits.html Pentagon delays enlistment of transgender recruits]. ''Fox News''. July 30, 2017. Retrieved July 1, 2017.

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*Siegel, Josh (June 30, 2017). [~~http~~://www.washingtonexaminer.com/jim-mattis-delays-plan-for-transgender-enlistment-in-military/article/2627614 Jim Mattis delays plan for transgender enlistment in military]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 1, 2017.

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*Siegel, Josh (June 30, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/jim-mattis-delays-plan-for-transgender-enlistment-in-military/article/2627614 Jim Mattis delays plan for transgender enlistment in military]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 1, 2017.

*Scarborough, Rowan (July 1, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/1/james-mattis-delays-transgender-military-services-/ Mattis delays allowing transgender in military, services to review ‘impact’ on readiness]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 1, 2017.</ref> On July 26, 2017, President Trump announced he would reverse Obama's policy and disallow transgender people from serving in the military.<ref>Multiple references:

*Wong, Kristina (July 26, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/26/trump-announces-ban-on-transgender-people-in-the-u-s-military/ Trump Announces Ban on Transgender People in the U.S. Military]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 26, 2017.

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*October 13, 2017—President [[Donald Trump]] became the first sitting U.S. President to speak at the [[Family Research Council]]'s Value Voters Summit,<ref>Multiple references:

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*Kennedy, Ben (October 13, 2017). [~~http~~://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/politics/2017/october/we-are-stopping-cold-the-attacks-on-judeo-christian-values-trumps-history-making-values-voters-speech 'We Are Stopping Cold the Attacks on Judeo-Christian Values': Trump's History-Making Values Voters Speech]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved October 13, 2017.

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*Kennedy, Ben (October 13, 2017). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/politics/2017/october/we-are-stopping-cold-the-attacks-on-judeo-christian-values-trumps-history-making-values-voters-speech 'We Are Stopping Cold the Attacks on Judeo-Christian Values': Trump's History-Making Values Voters Speech]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved October 13, 2017.

*Shelbourne, Mallory (October 12, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/355096-trump-to-become-first-sitting-president-to-address-values-voter Trump to become first sitting president to address Values Voter Summit]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 13, 2017.

*Taylor, Jessica (October 13, 2017). [http://www.npr.org/2017/10/13/557459193/trump-set-to-address-values-voter-summit-for-first-time-as-president Trump To Values Voters: In America 'We Don't Worship Government, We Worship God']. ''NPR''. Retrieved October 18, 2017.</ref> in which he voiced strong support for [[Social conservatism|social conservative]] policies.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Despite the Trump Administration's actions in advancing social conservative policies,<ref name="RRgains"/> some conservatives, citing numerous examples in Trump's presidency, argued that President Trump had not taken as strong a stance in favor of religious liberty and social conservatism as expected.<ref>Jalsevac, Steve (August 4, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/the-evidence-trump-fails-on-gay-trans-religious-liberty-issues The evidence: Trump fails on gay/trans/religious liberty issues]. ''LifeSite News''. Retrieved August 6, 2017.<br>See also:

*Jalsevac, Steve (August 7, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/the-major-influences-on-trump-regarding-lbgt Here’s why Trump is caving on gay ‘marriage’ and transgender ‘rights’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved April 11, 2018.</ref>

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*August 2017—Not only did Secretary of State [[Rex Tillerson]] announce he would keep two programs in the department intended to increase racial diversity,<ref>Gehrke, Joel (August 18, 2017). [~~http~~://www.washingtonexaminer.com/state-department-even-the-white-guys-support-diversity-program/article/2631982 State Department: 'Even the white guys' support diversity program]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 20, 2017.</ref> but he announced that the department would take further action for racial diversity, such as considering at least one minority for every ambassadorship position.<ref>Multiple references:

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*August 2017—Not only did Secretary of State [[Rex Tillerson]] announce he would keep two programs in the department intended to increase racial diversity,<ref>Gehrke, Joel (August 18, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/state-department-even-the-white-guys-support-diversity-program/article/2631982 State Department: 'Even the white guys' support diversity program]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 20, 2017.</ref> but he announced that the department would take further action for racial diversity, such as considering at least one minority for every ambassadorship position.<ref>Multiple references:

*Chalfant, Morgan (August 18, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/347084-tillerson-pledges-to-boost-diversity-at-state Tillerson pledges to boost diversity at State]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 20, 2017.

*Wadhams, Nick (August 18, 2017). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-08-18/tillerson-denounces-racism-as-he-pledges-more-diverse-diplomats Tillerson Denounces Racism, Pledges More Diverse Diplomats]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved August 20, 2017.

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*Gehrke, Joel (August 18, 2017). [~~http~~://www.washingtonexaminer.com/rex-tillerson-promises-to-consider-minorities-for-all-ambassador-posts/article/2631953 Rex Tillerson promises to consider minorities for all ambassador posts]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 20, 2017.

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*Gehrke, Joel (August 18, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/rex-tillerson-promises-to-consider-minorities-for-all-ambassador-posts/article/2631953 Rex Tillerson promises to consider minorities for all ambassador posts]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 20, 2017.

*[https://www.rt.com/usa/400181-tillerson-racial-diversity-state-trump-charlottesville/ Damage control? Tillerson pushes for diversity at State Dept amid Trump controversy]. ''RT''. August 18, 2017. Retrieved August 20, 2017.</ref> In addition, the State Department under Tillerson recognized the "Transgender Day of Remembrance."<ref>Multiple references:

*Mason, Ian (November 20, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/20/rex-tillersons-state-department-marks-transgender-day-of-remembrance/ Rex Tillerson’s State Department Marks ‘Transgender Day of Remembrance’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 21, 2017.

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*Bourne, Lisa (January 18, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/breaking-trump-admin-establishes-new-office-to-protect-doctors-consciences Trump admin creates office to ‘protect’ doctors’ consciences who refuse to do abortion]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved January 18, 2018.

*Starr, Penny (January 18, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/18/hhs-unveils-conscience-religious-freedom-division/ HHS Unveils Conscience and Religious Freedom Division: ‘We’re Open for Business’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 18, 2018.

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*King, Robert (January 18, 2018). [~~http~~://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-administration-creates-religious-liberty-division-to-allow-doctors-to-opt-out-of-abortions-transgender-surgeries/article/2646309 Trump administration creates religious liberty division to allow doctors to opt out of abortions, transgender surgeries]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved January 18, 2018.

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*King, Robert (January 18, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-administration-creates-religious-liberty-division-to-allow-doctors-to-opt-out-of-abortions-transgender-surgeries/article/2646309 Trump administration creates religious liberty division to allow doctors to opt out of abortions, transgender surgeries]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved January 18, 2018.

*O'Donnell, Jayne (January 18, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/01/18/new-federal-office-protect-consciences-religious-objections-health-care-professionals/1044748001/ New federal office to protect consciences, religious objections of health care professionals]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved January 18, 2018.

*Clarke, Toni (January 18, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-healthcare-religion/u-s-government-to-shield-health-workers-under-religious-freedom-idUSKBN1F7262 U.S. government to shield health workers under 'religious freedom']. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 18, 2018.

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*Freiburger, Calvin (May 3, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-signs-executive-order-creating-faith-based-office-in-white-house Trump signs executive order creating faith-based office in White House]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved May 3, 2018.

*Boyer, Dave (May 3, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/3/donald-trump-signs-executive-order-establishing-fa/ Trump signs executive order establishing faith-based office at White House]. ''Washington Times''. Retrieved May 3, 2018.

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*Gill, Benjamin; Kennedy, Ben (May 3, 2018). [~~http~~://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/politics/2018/may/i-will-always-protect-religious-liberty-whats-inside-president-trumps-new-executive-order 'I Will Always Protect Religious Liberty': What's Inside President Trump's New Executive Order]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved May 3, 2018.

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*Gill, Benjamin; Kennedy, Ben (May 3, 2018). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/politics/2018/may/i-will-always-protect-religious-liberty-whats-inside-president-trumps-new-executive-order 'I Will Always Protect Religious Liberty': What's Inside President Trump's New Executive Order]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved May 3, 2018.

*Korte, Gregory (May 3, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/05/03/faith-based-initiatives-trump-signs-order-national-day-prayer/577171002/ Trump signs executive order giving more freedom to federally funded religious groups]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved May 3, 2018.

*Pentchoukov, Ivan (May 3, 2018). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/2trump-signs-order-to-promote-religious-freedom-from-government-overreach_2513235.html Trump Signs Order to Protect Religious Freedom From Government Overreach]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved May 3, 2018.

*Tillett, Emily (May 3, 2018). [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-observes-national-day-of-prayer-at-white-house-live-stream/ Trump signs order to protect religious freedom, establishes new White House faith initiative]. ''CBS News''. Retrieved May 3, 2018.

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*Unruh, Bob (May 3, 2018). [~~http~~://www.wnd.com/2018/05/president-sets-up-white-house-faith-initiative/ President sets up White House faith initiative]. ''WND''. Retrieved May 3, 2018.

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*Unruh, Bob (May 3, 2018). [https://www.wnd.com/2018/05/president-sets-up-white-house-faith-initiative/ President sets up White House faith initiative]. ''WND''. Retrieved May 3, 2018.

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*Dallas, Kelsey (May 5, 2018). [https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900017820/nothing-is-more-powerful-than-god-a-look-at-president-donald-trumps-new-faith-based-initiatives.html 'Nothing is more powerful than God': A look at President Donald Trump's new faith-based initiatives]. ''Deseret News''. Retrieved May 7, 2018.</ref>

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*June 13, 2018—The DOJ announced a new initiative – its "Place to Worship Initiative" – to combat religious discrimination against houses of worship by municipalities.<ref>Multiple references:

*Lynch, Sarah N. (June 13, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-justice-sessions-religion/u-s-justice-department-to-focus-on-discrimination-against-houses-of-worship-idUSKBN1J92OM U.S. Justice Dept targets discrimination against houses of worship]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 13, 2018.

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*Jones, Emily (June 13, 2018). [~~http~~://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/politics/2018/june/new-doj-initiative-protects-churches-against-zoning-discrimination New DOJ Initiative Protects Churches Against Zoning Discrimination]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved June 13, 2018.

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*Jones, Emily (June 13, 2018). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/politics/2018/june/new-doj-initiative-protects-churches-against-zoning-discrimination New DOJ Initiative Protects Churches Against Zoning Discrimination]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved June 13, 2018.

*Samuels, Brett (June 13, 2018). [https://thehill.com/regulation/administration/392159-sessions-moves-to-protect-houses-of-worship-from-discrimination Sessions moves to protect houses of worship from discrimination]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 13, 2018.

*Quinn, Melissa (June 13, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/doj-moves-to-prevent-discrimination-against-houses-of-worship DOJ moves to prevent discrimination against houses of worship]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 13, 2018.

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*Unruh, Bob (June 13, 2018). [~~http~~://www.wnd.com/2018/06/feds-begin-project-to-protect-worship/ Feds Begin Project to Protect Worship!] ''WND''. Retrieved June 13, 2018.</ref>

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*Unruh, Bob (June 13, 2018). [https://www.wnd.com/2018/06/feds-begin-project-to-protect-worship/ Feds Begin Project to Protect Worship!] ''WND''. Retrieved June 13, 2018.</ref>

*July 24–26, 2018—The State Department hosted the first-ever U.S. government summit on religious freedom.<ref>Multiple references:

*Green, Laurel (July 24, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/24/religious-freedom-is-right-given-by-god-state-department-official-says.html Religious freedom is 'right given by God,' State Department official says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 25, 2018.

*Richardson, Bradford (July 24, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/24/religious-freedom-under-attack-sam-brownback-says-/ Religious Freedom forum draws attention to persecution, false imprisonment and re-education camps]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 25, 2018.

*Mora, Edwin (July 25, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/07/25/u-s-convenes-world-faith-leaders-first-ministerial-religious-freedom/ U.S. Convenes World Faith Leaders for First-Ever Ministerial on Religious Freedom]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 25, 2018.

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*Rosales, Erik (July 24, 2018). [~~http~~://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2018/july/ministerial-summit-for-religious-freedom-brings-countries-together Ministerial Summit For Religious Freedom Brings Countries Together]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved July 25, 2018.

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*Rosales, Erik (July 24, 2018). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2018/july/ministerial-summit-for-religious-freedom-brings-countries-together Ministerial Summit For Religious Freedom Brings Countries Together]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved July 25, 2018.

*Crabtree, Susan (July 24, 2018). [https://freebeacon.com/issues/brownback-must-stomp-religious-persecution-around-world/ Brownback: We Must Stomp Out Religious Persecution Around the World]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved July 25, 2018.

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*Greenwood, Max (July 26, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/399122-pompeo-issues-religious-freedom-declaration Pompeo issues declaration calling for world governments to prioritize religious freedom]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 26, 2018.

*Lee, Morgan (July 26, 2018). [https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2018/july/potomac-declaration-religious-freedom-pence-pompeo.html Pence and Pompeo Make Big Religious Freedom Pledges]. ''Christianity Today''. Retrieved July 26, 2018.

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*[~~http~~://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/cwn/2018/july/why-the-potomac-declaration-is-truly-historic-for-religious-freedom Why the Potomac Declaration Is 'Truly Historic' for Religious Freedom]. ''CBN News''. July 27, 2018. Retrieved July 27, 2018.

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*[https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/cwn/2018/july/why-the-potomac-declaration-is-truly-historic-for-religious-freedom Why the Potomac Declaration Is 'Truly Historic' for Religious Freedom]. ''CBN News''. July 27, 2018. Retrieved July 27, 2018.

*Smith, Samuel (July 27, 2018). [https://www.christianpost.com/news/what-does-state-departments-potomac-declaration-say-and-do-226441/ What Does the State Department's Potomac Declaration Say and Do?] ''The Christian Post''. Retrieved July 27, 2018.

*Cimmino, Jeffrey (July 27, 2018). [https://freebeacon.com/issues/pompeo-releases-declaration-calling-governments-uphold-religious-freedom/ Pompeo Releases Declaration Calling for Governments to Uphold Religious Freedom]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved July 27, 2018.

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*Starr, Penny (July 30, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/30/jeff-sessions-dangerous-movement-eroding-americans-religious-liberty/ Jeff Sessions: ’Dangerous Movement’ Eroding Americans’ Religious Liberty]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 30, 2018.

*Pandolfo, Chris (July 30, 2018). [https://www.conservativereview.com/news/trump-launches-religious-freedom-task-force-to-undo-another-obama-legacy/ Trump launches religious freedom task force to undo another Obama legacy]. ''Conservative Review''. Retrieved July 30, 2018.

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*Browder, Jenna (July 30, 2018). [~~http~~://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/politics/2018/july/a-core-principle-from-the-beginning-of-our-country-sessions-announces-religious-freedom-task-force 'A Core Principle from the Beginning of Our Country': Sessions Launches Religious Freedom Task Force]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved July 31, 2018.

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*Browder, Jenna (July 30, 2018). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/politics/2018/july/a-core-principle-from-the-beginning-of-our-country-sessions-announces-religious-freedom-task-force 'A Core Principle from the Beginning of Our Country': Sessions Launches Religious Freedom Task Force]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved July 31, 2018.

*Arter, Melanie (July 30, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/melanie-arter/sessions-we-will-keep-fighting-religious-liberty-and-were-going-keep Sessions: We Will Keep Fighting for Religious Liberty, and ‘We’re Going to Keep Winning’]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved July 31, 2018.

*Downs, Ray (July 30, 2018). [https://www.upi.com/Sessions-announces-creation-of-Religious-Liberty-Task-Force/2811532995120/ Sessions announces creation of Religious Liberty Task Force]. ''UPI''. Retrieved July 31, 2018.

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*Ellis, Jenna (July 30, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/trump-and-jeff-sessions-prioritize-religious-liberty-with-new-justice-department-task-force Trump and Jeff Sessions prioritize religious liberty with new Justice Department task force]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 30, 2018.

*Hobbs, Jay (August 4, 2018). [https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/08/religious-liberty-task-force-right-to-champion-first-freedom/ The DOJ’s Religious-Liberty Task Force Is a Breath of Fresh Air]. ''National Review''. Retrieved August 4, 2018.

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*Russell, Donna (July 31, 2018). [~~http~~://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2018/july/liberal-media-freak-out-over-new-religious-liberty-task-force-accuse-trump-admin-of-holy-war-on-lgbt-people Liberal Media 'Freak Out' Over New Religious Liberty Task Force, Accuse Trump Admin of 'Holy War on LGBT People']. ''CBN News''. Retrieved July 31, 2018.</ref>

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*Russell, Donna (July 31, 2018). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2018/july/liberal-media-freak-out-over-new-religious-liberty-task-force-accuse-trump-admin-of-holy-war-on-lgbt-people Liberal Media 'Freak Out' Over New Religious Liberty Task Force, Accuse Trump Admin of 'Holy War on LGBT People']. ''CBN News''. Retrieved July 31, 2018.</ref>

*November 7, 2018—The Trump Administration finalized two rules allowing employers with religious objections to opt out of the ObamaCare contraceptive mandate and ensuring that taxpayer-funded healthcare subsidies would not be used to fund abortions.<ref name="Mandate2018">Multiple references:

*Re, Gregg (November 7, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-neuters-obamacare-birth-control-coverage-mandate-with-limits-on-plans-covering-abortion Trump neuters ObamaCare birth control coverage mandate, tightens regulations on plans covering abortion]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 8, 2018.

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*Freiburger, Calvin (April 24, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-administration-declares-abortion-is-not-a-human-right Trump administration declares abortion is ‘not a human right’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved April 28, 2018.

*Berry, Susan (May 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/02/state-department-drops-reproductive-rights-list-human-rights/ State Department Drops ‘Reproductive Rights’ from List of Human Rights]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 2, 2018.

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*Barrow, Tzippe (April 23, 2018). [~~http~~://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/israel/2018/april/us-state-dept-report-drops-occupied-from-references-to-judea-and-samaria US State Dept Report Drops 'Occupied' from References to Judea and Samaria]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved April 28, 2018.</ref> the State Department's annual human rights report still had a pro-[[homosexual agenda]] bias.<ref>Ruse, Austin (April 30, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/killing-unborn-children-not-a-human-right-says-state-department Killing unborn children not a human right, says State Department]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''C-Fam''). Retrieved May 2, 2018.</ref> The State Department and the Trump Administration's foreign policy also promoted the [[homosexual agenda]] in other ways.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Barrow, Tzippe (April 23, 2018). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/israel/2018/april/us-state-dept-report-drops-occupied-from-references-to-judea-and-samaria US State Dept Report Drops 'Occupied' from References to Judea and Samaria]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved April 28, 2018.</ref> the State Department's annual human rights report still had a pro-[[homosexual agenda]] bias.<ref>Ruse, Austin (April 30, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/killing-unborn-children-not-a-human-right-says-state-department Killing unborn children not a human right, says State Department]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''C-Fam''). Retrieved May 2, 2018.</ref> The State Department and the Trump Administration's foreign policy also promoted the [[homosexual agenda]] in other ways.<ref>Multiple references:

*Newman, Alex (October 5, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/foreign-policy/item/30247-secretary-of-state-pompeo-continues-obama-s-lgbt-imperialism Secretary of State Pompeo Continues Obama’s LGBT “Imperialism”]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 5, 2018.

*Gennarini, Stefano (September 27, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/is-the-trump-administration-serious-about-refusing-to-promote-the-lgbt-agen Is the Trump administration serious about refusing to promote the LGBT agenda?] ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''C-Fam''). Retrieved September 28, 2018.

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