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Main article: Donald Trump achievements

This article is a non-exhaustive list of achievements by U.S. President Donald Trump, his administration, and Congress related to religious liberty and LGBT issues.

For achievements on other social issues, see Donald Trump achievements: Abortion and Donald Trump achievements: Healthcare, welfare, and other social issues.

2017

The Trump Administration advanced and enacted numerous social conservative policies in 2017.^[1]^[2] Due to his achievements in advancing conservative social policies, President Trump was described as "taking back America's culture" by the conservative media.^[3] 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.^[4] President Trump played a large role in the Culture War.^[5]

Executive actions, 2017

The Trump Administration took numerous actions related to religious liberty:

May 4, 2017—On the annual National Day of Prayer,^[6] President Trump signed an executive order on religious liberty. Among its provisions, it loosened IRS restrictions against political activities by tax-exempt religious organizations, effectively weakening the Johnson Amendment; and it attempted to make it easier for employers not to provide contraceptives if they had religious objections.^[7] The order gave conservative Attorney General Jeff Sessions greater authority regarding religious liberty policy.^[8] Although well received by some Christians and conservatives,^[9] others criticized it for being ineffective and easy to repeal.^[10] According to the Family Research Council nearly one year later, the order helped faith-based groups give healthcare coverage to 13.7 million Americans, among other positive effects.^[11]
October 6, 2017—The Department of Health and Human Services rolled back the ObamaCare contraceptive mandate which required employers to provide birth control and sterilization procedures to employees even if the employers disagreed with the services for religious and moral reasons.^[12]^[13] The Trump Administration finalized the rules on November 7, 2018.^[14]
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.^[13]^[15]
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.^[16]

The Trump Administration took numerous actions related to homosexual, transgender, and other sex-related matters:

January 20, 2017—While a symbolic move, the newly-sworn-in Trump Administration quickly removed the Obama Administration's web pages on LGBTQ issues, among some other left-wing causes.^[17]
February 22, 2017—President Trump rescinded former President Obama's pro-transgender guidelines for schools receiving federal aid that are subject to Title IX.^[18] A day earlier, the Trump Administration announced it would discontinue Obama's pro-transgender policies,^[19] and earlier that month the DOJ refused to defend the policy or appeal a court-ordered injunction on the policy.^[20]
April 14, 2017—The Justice Department dropped its discrimination lawsuit against North Carolina for its "bathroom bill" (filed under the Obama Administration) after North Carolina passed a compromise bill. Homosexual activists still opposed the new bill.^[21]
In May 2017, the Trump Administration began to undo Section 1557 of ObamaCare, which would have helped liberals gain transexual "rights" through the courts.^[22]
President Trump did not proclaim June 2017 as LGBT Pride Month, unlike former presidents Clinton and Obama.^[23]
June 30, 2017—The Department of Defense announced it would delay an Obama Administration plan to have the military recruit transgender people for six months in order to ensure the military's readiness would not be affected by the change.^[24] On July 26, 2017, President Trump announced he would reverse Obama's policy and disallow transgender people from serving in the military,^[25] and he formally signed an order banning them from joining the military on August 25, 2017.^[26] President Trump signed a final order on March 23, 2018, that banned transgender individuals from military service but with certain exceptions.^[27]
October 4, 2017—The Department of Justice issued a memo reversing an Obama-era policy that had the DOJ interpret the scope of the 1964 Civil Rights Act to extend to "gender identity."^[28]
The Interior Department removed "sexual orientation" from its 2017 ethics guide.^[29]

Appointments, 2017

April 14, 2017—President Trump appointed Roger Severino, a strong defender of religious liberty, to the HHS Office for Civil Rights.^[30] By April 2018, Severino had become a major figure in advancing the Trump Administration's pro-religious liberty policies.^[31]^[32]
June 6, 2017—The Trump Administration appointed Valerie Huber, an abstinence education advocate, to the position of chief of staff to the assistant secretary for health at the HHS.^[33]
July 2017—President Trump appointed Bethany Kozma, a conservative homemaker and anti-transgender activist as Senior Adviser in the Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment division of USAID.^[34] In March 2018, Kozma reportedly stated that the U.S. "is a pro-life country" at a private United Nations meeting.^[35]

Proclamations, 2017

November 19–25, 2017—President Trump declared this week to be National Family Week to "emphasize the importance of preserving and promoting strong families, the cornerstone of our society."^[36]

Other achievements, 2017

While the following achievements were not official United States government policy actions by the Trump Administration, they were closely related to the Trump Administration and its policies:

October 13, 2017—President Donald Trump became the first sitting U.S. President to speak at the Family Research Council's Values Voter Summit,^[37] in which he voiced strong support for social conservative policies.^[38]

Setbacks, 2017

The following setbacks to the MAGA agenda were often caused by Congress or officials in the Trump Administration, rather than President Trump himself. Some of them can also be considered partial achievements.

January 31, 2017—President Donald Trump announced he would keep a 2014 executive order signed by former President Obama that gave protected status to homosexual employees of the government and federal contractors.^[39]^[40] Additionally, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner reportedly derailed a proposed executive order protecting religious liberty at the same time.^[41] However, supporters of homosexual privileges claimed that a March 27, 2017 order, which repealed much of Obama's 2014 executive order, went against Trump's statement to keep the 2014 Obama order (which, if true, would annul this supposed failure).^[42]
It was reported in June 2017 that the Trump Administration officials continued Obama's advancement of transgender ideology into public schools.^[43]
Despite the Trump Administration's actions in advancing social conservative policies,^[1] 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.^[44]
November 2017—The State Department under Rex Tillerson recognized the "Transgender Day of Remembrance."^[45]

2018

President Trump signing an executive order on religious liberty, May 3, 2018

The Trump Administration continued promoting social conservative policies and defending religious liberty,^[11]^[46] and the HHS had become a strong defender of religious freedom by January 2018.^[32]^[47]^[48]

Legislation signed, 2018

February 9, 2018—President Trump signed a government funding bill that also had a provision assuring disaster relief from FEMA to churches and other houses of worship and ending the agency's practice of denying funds to the institutions simply because of their religious status.^[49]
December 11, 2018—President Trump signed the Iraq and Syria Genocide Relief and Accountability Act into law, which ensured that U.S. aid to the Middle East would reach Christians and other religious minorities, and it authorized the government to directly fund faith-based groups and other NGOs working in the region.^[50]

Executive actions, 2018

The Trump Administration took several actions related to religious liberty:

January 18, 2018—The HHS created the Conscience and Religious Freedom Division office, part of the Office of Civil Rights, in order to protect doctors and other healthcare workers from being forced to participate in abortions, euthanasia, and transgender surgeries.^[32]^[51] The next day, the HHS began the process of enacting a regulation to require healthcare providers to follow laws that protect workers' from being forced to perform services, such as abortions, that violate their consciences.^[47]^[52]
January 2018—The DOJ added new guidelines regarding religious liberty in its U.S. Attorneys' Manual, prioritizing the issue for the department and intended to strengthen such protections.^[53]
February 23, 2018—The HHS changed its Title X family planning grants to promote conservative priorities such as favoring religious organizations as well as groups that promote abstinence and do not perform abortions.^[54]
May 3, 2018—Speaking at a National Day of Prayer event,^[55] President Trump signed an order creating a faith-based White House office, the White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative, intended to help protect religious liberty and include the perspective of "faith-based" Americans when making policy.^[56]
May 9, 2018—The Education Department moved to review existing regulations restricting religious universities from receiving federal money – with the intention of changing or removing those regulations – in order to strengthen religious freedom protections for those institutions.^[57]
June 13, 2018—The DOJ announced a new initiative – its "Place to Worship Initiative" – to combat religious discrimination against houses of worship by municipalities.^[58]
July 24–26, 2018—The State Department hosted the first-ever U.S. government summit on religious freedom.^[59] At the end of the summit, the State Department released the Potomac Declaration and the Potomac Plan of Action, which emphasized the importance of religious liberty to the U.S. government, called on other countries to protect religious freedom, and outlined specific steps for these countries to follow to protect religious freedom. The Trump Administration also announced the establishment of an International Religious Freedom Fund, as well as the Genocide Recovery and Persecution Response Program to quickly provide aid to persecuted religious minorities.^[60]
July 30, 2018—Attorney General Sessions announced the creation of its Religious Liberty Task Force to help it implement a pro-religious liberty guidance it issued in October 2017.^[61]
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.^[14]
November 15, 2018—USAID announced a new policy expanding its funding of private and religious schools in developing countries.^[62]

The Trump Administration took numerous actions related to homosexual, transgender, and other sex-related matters:

February 2018—It was reported that the Education Department would no longer investigate claims by transgender students of being forced to use the bathroom of their biological gender.^[63]
March 23, 2018—President Trump signed an order banning transgender individuals from serving in the U.S. military except in "limited circumstances."^[27] On January 22, 2019, the Supreme Court allowed the ban to temporarily go into effect pending hearings in lower courts,^[64] and the Pentagon finally moved to implement the order in March 2019.^[65]
It was reported that various agencies in the Trump Administration removed instances to LGBT information on their websites.^[66] Additionally, the Trump Administration successfully pressured the 4-H to rescind a pro-homosexuality rule from its website.^[67]
April 20, 2018—The HHS announced it would shift its funds in the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program to programs promoting abstinence.^[68]
May 11, 2018—The Bureau of Prisons reversed several Obama Administration guidelines catering to transgender inmates and making one's biological gender the main factor in deciding which facilities and bathrooms to assign inmates.^[69]
June 2018—The Department of Defense did not issue a memo commemorating LGBT Pride Month, a change from previous years.^[70] This came shortly after the White House also refused to commemorate the month.^[71] Despite this, other federal government agencies, including the National Park Service and Veterans Administration, did celebrate the month.^[72]
October 1, 2018—The Trump Administration implemented a rule denying visas to same-sex domestic partners of foreign diplomats, effectively reversing a 2009 Obama Administration decision.^[73] While the Trump Administration based its decision on the faulty 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court decision, its action ended the special benefits provided to homosexual individuals in this area.^[73]

Appointments, 2018

On January 24, 2018, the U.S. Senate narrowly confirmed – with Vice President Mike Pence casting a tie-breaking vote – social conservative Sam Brownback to be the U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom.^[74]

Proclamations, 2018

January 16, 2018—President Trump declared this day Religious Freedom Day, 2018, proclaiming that "our forefathers, seeking refuge from religious persecution, believed in the eternal truth that freedom is not a gift from the government, but a sacred right from Almighty God."^[75] Trump stood up for Christians when by stating that "no American—whether a nun, nurse, baker, or business owner—should be forced to choose between the tenets of faith or adherence to the law."^[75]
November 18–24, 2018—President Trump declared this week National Family Week.^[76]

Setbacks, 2018

The following setbacks to the MAGA agenda were often caused by Congress or officials in the Trump Administration, rather than President Trump himself. Some of them can also be considered partial achievements.

April 20, 2018—Despite featuring several positive changes, such as taking a pro-Israel stance and not considering abortion a "human right,"^[77] the State Department's annual human rights report still had a pro-homosexual agenda bias.^[78] The State Department and the Trump Administration's foreign policy also promoted the homosexual agenda in other ways.^[79]

2019

Rather than focusing on climate change like other world leaders, President Trump advocated for religious freedom at the UN, September 23, 2019

President Trump speaking at the Values Voter Summit, October 12, 2019

The Trump Administration continued advancing socially conservative policies,^[80] and it took a strong stand for religious liberty,^[81] filing more briefs in religious freedom cases than the Obama and Bush administrations.^[82]

Executive actions, 2019

The Trump Administration took several actions related to religious liberty:

January 23, 2019—The Trump Administration announced it would grant a waiver to South Carolina allowing faith-based foster care organizations to still receive funding despite adhering to Christian values on marriage.^[83]
March 11, 2019—The Education Department, implementing a 2017 Supreme Court decision, announced it would stop enforcing a federal law banning religious organizations from giving federally-funded services to private schools.^[84]
May 2, 2019—The HHS issued the finalized rule protecting the consciences and religious freedom of doctors and other health workers by allowing them not to perform practices such as abortion, euthanasia, and sterilization if they oppose such practices.^[85] Meanwhile, the HHS's Office for Civil Rights changed its mission statement to emphasize religious freedom.^[86]
By mid-2019, the Trump Administration had doubled the number of investigations under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000, and it significantly increased the number of court cases on the issue.^[87]
May 24, 2019—The Federal Aviation Administration announced it would investigate two airports – in San Antonio and Buffalo – for religious discrimination after they banned Chick-fil-A from building restaurants in the facilities.^[88]
May 30, 2019—The State Department moved to create a Commission on Unalienable Rights, a human rights panel based on "natural law and natural rights."^[89] On July 8, 2019, Secretary Pompeo officially created the Commission on Unalienable Rights.^[90]
July 3, 2019—The Department of Veterans Affairs strengthened religious liberty protections in its hospitals, allowing Bibles on its premises again.^[91]
July 16, 2019—The State Department launched its second Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom, the largest religious freedom conference ever held, and with Secretary Pompeo announcing an international alliance to counter religious persecution.^[92]
August 14, 2019—The Labor Department proposed a rule exempting federal contractors from hiring practice regulations if those regulations violate their religious convictions.^[93]
September 10, 2019—President Trump announced he would lift a federal ban on funding for faith-based historically black colleges and universities.^[94]
September 23, 2019—Rather than focus on climate change as most of the UN, President Trump gave a major speech promoting religious freedom, stating that "the United States is founded on the principle that our rights do not come from government they come from God," among other strong statements.^[95]
September 27, 2019—The DOJ filed a statement of interest supporting the religious freedom of a Catholic school in Indiana that fired a teacher for living in a homosexual lifestyle.^[96]
November 1, 2019—The Trump Administration announced it would stop enforcing an Obama-era policy that forced faith-based adoption agencies to put children under their care in LGBT households.^[97]
November 26, 2019—The DOJ filed a statement of interest supporting a Christian school in Maryland that had been excluded from a state scholarship program because of its Bible-based views on the definition of marriage.^[98]
December 2019—The Education Department proposed a student loan forgiveness policy that included faith-based schools.^[99]

The Trump Administration took numerous actions related to homosexual, transgender, and other sex-related matters:

March 12, 2019—Acting Deputy Defense Secretary David Norquist signed a directive implementing the Trump Administration's transgender military ban, after the Supreme Court and a federal court lifted injunctions on the policy.^[65] The policy went into effect on April 12, 2019.^[100]
May 22, 2019—The Department of Housing and Urban Development proposed repealing an Obama-era rule requiring single-sex homeless shelters to admit individuals based on their claimed gender identity rather than their biological gender.^[101]
May 24, 2019—The HHS proposed changing ObamaCare's definition of "sex discrimination" to remove gender identity, removing protections from transgender individuals consistent with federal law.^[102]
June 7, 2019—It was reported that the State Department refused to allow U.S. embassies to fly the rainbow "pride flag" on official flagpoles.^[103]
September 19, 2019—The Department of Housing and Urban Development removed "Addressing the Needs of LGBT Individuals" as part of its criteria for organizations to receive grants from the agency.^[104]
September 25, 2019—The Trump Administration ordered the city of Ames, Iowa, to repaint homosexual-themed crosswalks because they did not meet code.^[105]

Proclamations, 2019

November 24–30, 2019—President Trump declared this week National Family Week.^[106]

Other achievements, 2019

President Trump speaking at the Faith and Freedom Coalition Conference, June 26, 2019

While the following achievements were not official United States government policy actions by the Trump Administration, they were closely related to the Trump Administration and its policies:

January 28, 2019—President Trump endorsed Bible literacy classes in public schools.^[107]
February 7, 2019—Speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast, President Trump spoke in favor of faith-based adoption organizations and vowed to protect them, among other statements.^[108]
By the Trump Administration's second year, conservative and Christian colleges saw more of their students accepted as interns inside the administration than under the entire Obama Administration.^[109]
June 26, 2019—President Trump spoke at the socially conservative Faith & Freedom Coalition policy conference and made several strong statements.^[110]
Among other statements, President Trump criticized Democrats for seeing little value in religious faith.^[111] Separately from the president, Attorney General Bill Barr made statements promoting religious freedom and Judeo-Christian values,^[112] and Vice President Pence also spoke in favor of religious freedom and for faith-based adoption agencies.^[113]
September 12–13, 2019—Vice President Pence and Secretary of State Pompeo spoke at a Concerned Women for America conference.^[114]
October 12, 2019—President Trump spoke at the socially conservative Values Voter Summit, making strongly conservative statements.^[115]

Setbacks, 2019

The following setbacks to the MAGA agenda were often caused by Congress or officials in the Trump Administration, rather than President Trump himself. Some of them can also be considered partial achievements.

February 19, 2019—The Trump Administration began an international campaign to decriminalize homosexuality.^[116] Consistent conservatives opposed this action for interfering with national sovereignty and for illustrating the administration's misplaced priorities,^[117] though leftists also opposed the campaign but for irrational reasons.^[118]
May 31, 2019—Despite not doing so in 2017 or 2018, President Trump acknowledged "LGBT Pride Month," with social conservatives expressing disappointment that his personal approval of homosexuality negatively impacted other policy decisions.^[119] The Trump Administration promoted the homosexual agenda in other ways.^[120]

2020

The traditionally apolitical Amish marched against the godless Marxists and Democrats and for Donald Trump during the 2020 presidential election.^[121]

President Trump continued promoting pro-Christian policies and reaching out to evangelical Christians.^[122]

Legislation signed, 2020

January 27, 2020—President Trump signed a bill to improve security for religious institutions.^[123]

Executive actions, 2020

The Trump Administration took some miscellaneous actions related to the topics of religious liberty and LGBT issues:

January 8, 2020—The DOJ issued a legal opinion arguing that the deadline to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment had already passed and that the proposed amendment thus could not come into force without Congress starting the ratification process over again.^[124]

June 2, 2020—Donald Trump signed an executive order promoting religious freedom as a global priority.^[125]

Proclamations, 2020

January 16, 2020—President Trump made a proclamation that the day would be “Religious Freedom Day” as a commemoration to the importance of faith and religious freedom in America.^[126]

February 5, 2020—Trump admin Mike Pompeo gave a speech at the International Religious Freedom Alliance Dinner adamantly defending the importance of religious freedom as not solely “a Western ideal, but truly the bedrock of societies.”^[127]

Other achievements, 2020

March 10, 2020—The Department of Justice under President Trump's leadership defended a Catholic school after it fired an employee for violating Church teachings over same-sex "marriage".^[128]

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Multiple references:
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↑ Mason, Ian (May 4, 2017). Trump’s Religious Liberty Order Gives Sessions Major Leeway. Breitbart News. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
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Multiple references:
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↑ ^11.0 ^11.1
Multiple references:
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See also:
- Weber, Travis (May 2018). One Year Later: The Impact of President Trump’s Executive Order Protecting Religious Liberty. Family Research Council. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
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Multiple references:
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↑ ^13.0 ^13.1
Multiple references:
- Klukowski, Ken (October 6, 2017). Trump DOJ and HHS Issue Major Religious Liberty, Pro-Life Protections. Breitbart News. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
- Crary, David; Alonso-Zaldivar, Ricardo (October 7, 2017). Citing religious freedom, Trump backing off Obama-era rules. Fox News (from the Associated Press). Retrieved October 7, 2017.
↑ ^14.0 ^14.1
Multiple references:
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- Berry, Susan (November 7, 2018). Trump Admin Protects Objectors to Obamacare Contraceptive Mandate. Breitbart News. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
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- Leonard, Kimberly (November 7, 2018). Trump administration rolls back Obamacare's birth control rule. Washington Examiner. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
See also:
- Israel, Melanie (November 8, 2018). Thank You President Trump for Protecting Christians From Having to Fund Abortion Pills. LifeNews. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
- Russell, Nicole (November 8, 2018). Novel idea: HHS says Little Sisters of the Poor don't have to provide birth control. Washington Examiner. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
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Multiple references:
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- Reid, John Wesley (October 6, 2017). Justice Department Announces Strong Defense For Religious Freedom. CBN News. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
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See also:
- Brody, David (October 12, 2017). Restoring Respect for Religious Liberty, AG Jeff Sessions Puts Teeth to Trump's Order. CBN News. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
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Multiple references:
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- Hodges, Mark (November 13, 2017). Gov’t agency reverses Obama guidelines, allows pro-marriage speech at work. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved November 7, 2018.
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- 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). Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue Commits to Religious Freedom. Breitbart News. Retrieved November 7, 2017.
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Multiple references:
- Bourne, Lisa (January 25, 2017). LGBTQ pages vanish from White House website as Trump takes control. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
- Patton, Julie Brown (January 26, 2017). Trump Administration Purges LGBTQ Rights, Health Care, Climate Change White House Web Pages. The Gospel Herald Society. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
- Wheeler, Lydia (January 20, 2017). LGBT rights page gone from White House website. The Hill. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
- O'Hara, Mary Emily (January 24, 2017). Trump Administration Removes LGBTQ Content From Federal Websites. NBC News. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
See also:
- Rosiak, Luke (January 21, 2017). Here's What Really Happened With the 'Missing' LGBT White House Page. The Daily Caller. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
- Rocheleau, Matt (January 20, 2017). Why are whitehouse.gov web pages disappearing? The Boston Globe. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
- Singer, Paul (January 20, 2017). 5 ways Trump wiped Obama off the White House website. USA Today. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Trump administration revokes Obama-era transgender bathroom guidance for schools. Fox News. February 22, 2017. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
- Richardson, Bradford (February 22, 2017). Trump lifts Obama-era directive on transgender bathrooms. The Washington Times. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
- Trotta, Daniel (February 22, 2017). Trump revokes Obama guidelines on transgender bathrooms. Reuters. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
- LaBarbera, Peter (February 22, 2018). Trump drops Obama’s ‘transgender’ school bathroom order. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
- Mass, Warren (February 23, 2017). Trump Rescinds Transgender Bathroom and Locker-room Rules. The New American. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
- Danilova, Maria; Gurman, Sadie (February 23, 2017). Trump administration lifts transgender bathroom guidance. Associated Press. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
However, see also:
- Munro, Neil (February 23, 2018). Donald Trump Junks Obama Transgender Policy, But Does Not Oppose ‘Gender Identity’. Breitbart News. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
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Munro, Neil (February 21, 2017). Donald Trump Junks Barack Obama’s Pro-Transgender Policies. Breitbart. Retrieved February 21, 2017.
See also:
- Richardson, Bradford; Boyer, Dave (February 21, 2017). White House says transgender students are a states’ rights issue. The Washington Times. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Klukowski, Ken (February 12, 2017). Trump Administration Hits Pause on Transgender Lawsuit. Breitbart News. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
- Chretien, Claire (February 13, 2018). Trump administration won’t pursue Obama transgender school bathrooms edict in court. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
- Pestano, Andrew V. (February 13, 2017). Trump's DOJ withdraws Obama effort over transgender bathroom case. UPI. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
↑ Noble, Andrea (April 14, 2017). Justice Dept. drops ‘bathroom bill’ suit against North Carolina after HB2 repeal. The Washington Times. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
↑ Munro, Neil (May 18, 2017). Donald Trump’s Deputies Removing Pro-Transgender Rule from Obamacare. Breitbart News. Retrieved May 18, 2017.
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Multiple references:
- Carter, Brandon (July 1, 2017). Trump breaks tradition, doesn't recognize LGBT Pride Month. The Hill. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
- Groening, Chad; Butts, Charlie (June 6, 2017). 'Historical' run of LGBT Pride Month at an end? OneNewsNow. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
- Phuong, Zenny (June 14, 2017). Trump Broke Predecessor’s Tradition of Proclaiming LGBT Pride Month. CNS News. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
- LaBarbera, Peter (June 2, 2017). Trump breaks with Obama tradition of designating June as ‘LGBT Pride Month’. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
- Bump, Philip (June 27, 2017). Last year, June was National Pride Month. This year, it isn’t. The Washington Post. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
- Stafford, Dylan (June 30, 2017). Trump WH declines to recognize LGBT Pride Month. CNN. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Munro, Neil (June 30, 2017). Pentagon Halts Obama’s Transgender Endorsement Plan. Breitbart News. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
- Pentagon delays enlistment of transgender recruits. Fox News. July 30, 2017. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
- Siegel, Josh (June 30, 2017). Jim Mattis delays plan for transgender enlistment in military. Washington Examiner. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
- Scarborough, Rowan (July 1, 2017). Mattis delays allowing transgender in military, services to review ‘impact’ on readiness. The Washington Times. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
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Multiple references:
- Wong, Kristina (July 26, 2017). Trump Announces Ban on Transgender People in the U.S. Military. Breitbart News. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
- Persons, Sally; Miller, S.A. (July 26, 2017). Trump issues edict: Transgender troops will not serve in U.S. military. The Washington Times. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
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- Bredemeier, Ken (July 26, 2017). Trump: Transgender People Barred From US Military. Voice of America. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
The announced ban was popular with social conservatives:
- Scarborough, Rowan (July 30, 2017). Despite reservations of others, social conservatives cheer Trump’s transgender troop ban. The Washington Times. Retrieved July 30, 2017.
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Multiple references:
- Munro, Neil (August 25, 2017). Donald Trump Formally Erases Obama’s Pro-Transgender Military Rules. Breitbart News. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
- Trump issues guidance on transgender military ban. Fox News. August 25, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
- Boyer, Dave (August 25, 2017). Donald Trump signs ban on transgenders serving in military. The Washington Times. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
- Trump Tells Mattis to Indefinitely Ban Transgender Recruits. Voice of America. August 25, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
- Mason, Jeff (August 25, 2017). Trump signs memo directing Pentagon to implement transgender ban. Reuters. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
However, the ban would not go into effect until a study on the order was completed:
- Chamberlain, Samuel (August 29, 2017). Mattis freezes Trump ban on transgender troops pending review. Fox News. Retrieved August 29, 2017.
- Mattis: Transgender Members in US Military May Serve Until Study Completed. Voice of America (from Reuters). August 29, 2017. Retrieved August 29, 2017.
- Kew, Ben (August 29, 2017). Mattis: Transgender Soldiers Stay Pending March Decision. Breitbart News. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
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Multiple references:
- Zwirz, Elizabeth (March 24, 2018). President Trump issues order to ban transgender troops from service except in 'limited circumstances'. Fox News. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
- Munro, Neil (March 23, 2018). Trump’s Pentagon Deep-Sixes Obama’s Transgender Ideology. Breitbart News. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
- Dinan, Stephen (March 23, 2018). Trump reinstates broad ban on transgender troops. The Washington Times. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
- Ali, Idrees; Beech, Eric (March 23, 2018). Trump moves to limit transgender individuals from military service. Reuters. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
- Bowden, John; Anapol, Avery (March 23, 2018). Trump moves to ban most transgender people from serving in military. The Hill. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
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- Bohon, Dave (March 26, 2018). Trump Announces New Ban on Transgenders in Military. The New American. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
Despite this order, President Trump retreated from a total ban on transgender individuals in the military:
- Tritten, Travis J. (March 23, 2018). Trump cancels all-out ban on transgender troops, will allow some to serve. Washington Examiner. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
See also:
- Munro, Neil (March 26, 2018). Transgender: Pentagon Says Fewer Than 25 Soldiers Requested Genitalia Surgery. Breitbart News. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
- Munro, Neil (February 28, 2019). Pentagon Shuts Down Democrats’ Demand for Transgender Military. Breitbart News. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- Sessions Says Workplace Discrimination Laws Don't Protect Transgenders. Voice of America. October 5, 2017. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
- Justice Department scraps transgender workplace protections. Fox News (from the Associated Press). October 5, 2017. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
- Noble, Andrea (October 5, 2017). Jeff Sessions rolls back Obama-era work protections for transgender employees. The Washington Times. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
- Greenwood, Max (October 5, 2017). Sessions reverses DOJ policy on transgender employee protections. The Hill. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
- Sessions' DOJ reverses transgender workplace protections. CBS News. October 5, 2017. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
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Multiple references:
- DeCiccio, Emily (January 6, 2020). Gay rights group blasts Trump administration over discrimination guideline change. Fox News. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
- D'Angelo, Chris (December 27, 2019). Interior Department Cut ‘Sexual Orientation’ From Anti-Discrimination Guideline. HuffPost. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
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Multiple references:
- Berry, Susan (April 14, 2017). Trump Appoints Religious Liberty Defender Roger Severino to Head HHS Office for Civil Rights. Breitbart News. Retrieved April 14, 2017.
- LaBarbera, Peter (April 11, 2017). Trump picks pro-life conservative to lead HHS civil rights office. Life Site News. Retrieved April 14, 2017.
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Multiple references:
- Hellmann, Jessie (April 10, 2018). Trump appointee at center of fight over religious freedom. The Hill. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
- Kodjak, Alison (March 20, 2018). Civil Rights Chief At HHS Defends The Right To Refuse Care On Religious Grounds. NPR. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
- Freiburger, Calvin (June 29, 2018). ‘We’re just getting started,’ civil rights chief at Trump HHS tells pro-lifers. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
See also:
- Graham, Tim (March 23, 2018). NPR Alarmed by Conservatives at HHS Defending Religious Freedom. NewsBusters. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
↑ ^32.0 ^32.1 ^32.2 Armour, Stephanie (April 13, 2018). Trump Appointee Harnesses Civil-Rights Law to Protect Anti-Abortion Health Workers. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
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Hellmann, Jessie (June 6, 2017). Abstinence education advocate named to HHS post. The Hill. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
See also:
- Haberkorn, Jennifer (March 6, 2018). Abstinence advocate gets final say on family planning dollars. Politico. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
↑ Hodges, Mark (July 6, 2017). Trump appoints anti-transgender activist, stay-at-home mom as key advisor. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Freiburger, Calvin (March 23, 2018). Trump official says US is ‘pro-life country’ at United Nations. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
- Sampathkumar, Mythili (March 22, 2018). US politics Trump official says US is ‘pro-life country’ at closed-door UN meeting. The Independent. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
- Ertelt, Steven (March 23, 2018). Trump Official Tells United Nations the “United States is a Pro-Life Country”. LifeNews. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
- Anapol, Avery (April 17, 2018). Trump official claimed US is a 'pro-life nation' in UN meeting: report. The Hill. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
See also:
- Gennarini, Stefano (March 26, 2018). Trump admin helps pro-life nations hold the line at UN. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Proclamation 9677 of November 17, 2017 -- National Family Week, 2017. Federal Register. Retrieved November 22, 2017.
- Trump Declares National Family Week: ‘We Can Show Support to Our Family Members by Loving Selflessly’. CNS News. November 22, 2017. Retrieved November 22, 2017.
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Multiple references:
- Kennedy, Ben (October 13, 2017). '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). Trump to become first sitting president to address Values Voter Summit. The Hill. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
- Taylor, Jessica (October 13, 2017). Trump To Values Voters: In America 'We Don't Worship Government, We Worship God'. NPR. Retrieved October 18, 2017.
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Multiple references:
- Miller, S.A. (October 13, 2017). Trump touts moves to protect religious freedom: ‘We don’t worship government, we worship God’. The Washington Times. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
- Kamisar, Ben (October 13, 2017). Trump: 'We're saying merry Christmas again'. The Hill. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
- Singman, Brooke (October 13, 2017). Trump to Values Voter Summit: ‘Times have changed … now they’re changing back’. Fox News. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
- Spiering, Charlie (October 13, 2017). Donald Trump: ‘We Are Stopping Cold the Attacks on Judeo-Christian Values’. Breitbart News. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
- Lemire, Jonathan; Thomas, Ken (October 13, 2017). Trump pledges fealty to religious values, "Merry Christmas". Fox News (from the Associated Press). Retrieved November 29, 2017.
- Gill, Joshua (October 13, 2017). Trump Promises To End ‘Attacks On Judeo-Christian Values’. The Daily Caller. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
- Easley, Jonathan; Kamisar, Ben (October 13, 2017). Trump gets hero’s welcome at Christian summit. The Hill. Retrieved October 14, 2017.
↑ Craine, Patrick B. (January 31, 2017). BREAKING: Trump won’t overturn Obama’s special rights for LGBT gov’t workers. Life Site News. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
↑ Rodriguez, Katherine (January 31, 2017). Trump to Keep Obama Executive Order Protecting LGBTQ Federal Workers. Breitbart News. Retrieved March 30, 2017.
↑ LaBarbera, Peter (February 9, 2017). Ivanka Trump, husband reportedly stopped religious freedom order; Pence affirms pro-LGBT rights move. LifeSiteNews.com. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
↑ O'Hara, Mary Emily (March 29, 2017). LGBTQ Advocates Say Trump’s New Executive Order Makes Them Vulnerable to Discrimination. NBC News. Retrieved March 30, 2017.
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Multiple references:
- Berry, Susan (June 23, 2017). Deep State: Education Officials Quietly Push Transgender Ideology Onto Schools. Breitbart News. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
- LaBarbera, Peter (June 23, 2017). Schools must refer to students by preferred gender pronoun or face investigation. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
See also:
- LaBarbera, Peter (March 10, 2017). DeVos meets with gay and transgender activists. Now pro-family groups want equal time. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
- LaBarbera, Peter (February 23, 2017). DeVos opposed reversing Obama transgender school mandate: report. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
- Munro, Neil (February 23, 2019). Report: Donald Trump Overrides Betsy DeVos’ Support for Obama’s Pro-Transgender Policy. Breitbart News. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
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Jalsevac, Steve (August 4, 2017). The evidence: Trump fails on gay/trans/religious liberty issues. LifeSite News. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
See also:
- Jalsevac, Steve (August 7, 2017). Here’s why Trump is caving on gay ‘marriage’ and transgender ‘rights’. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Mason, Ian (November 20, 2017). Rex Tillerson’s State Department Marks ‘Transgender Day of Remembrance’. Breitbart News. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
- Bourne, Lisa (November 22, 2017). Trump’s State Department recognizes ‘Transgender Day of Remembrance’. LifeSite News. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
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Multiple references:
- Alonso-Zaldivar, Ricardo; Crary, David (May 30, 2018). Trump remaking federal policy on women’s reproductive health. Associated Press. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
- Christie, Grazie Pozo (August 8, 2018). The DOJ under Trump is standing up for religious freedom. The Hill. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
See also:
- Berry, Susan (October 26, 2018). Mike Pompeo: ‘Religious Freedom Is Central to Trump Administration’s Foreign Policy’. Breitbart News. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
- Protection of religious freedom central to Donald Trump administration’s foreign policy: Mike Pompeo. Financial Express (from PTI). October 26, 2018. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
- Mora, Edwin (November 9, 2018). USAID Urges Christians, Other Minorities to Return to Iraq: ‘America Is on the Ground’. Breitbart News. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
↑ ^47.0 ^47.1 Shellnutt, Kate (January 19, 2018). It’s Official: Trump Turns HHS from Pro-Life Antagonist to Advocate. Christianity Today. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Strand, Paul (January 17, 2018). Trump's New Healthcare Move: 'We Will Not Allow People of Faith to Be Targeted, Bullied or Silenced'. CBN News. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
- Diamond, Dan (January 22, 2018). The religious activists on the rise inside Trump's health department. Politico. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Starr, Penny (February 9, 2018). Budget Includes Win for Religious Liberty: FEMA Aid Available to Faith-Based Institutions. Breitbart News. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- Smith, Samuel (February 9, 2018). Churches to Get FEMA Disaster Relief Funding in Budget Bill Signed by Trump. The Christian Post. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- Martin, Mark (February 10, 2018). No Longer 'No Room at the Inn': New Law Allows Houses of Worship Equal Access to Disaster Aid. CBN News. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- Burke, Monica (February 14, 2018). Thanks to This Change, Houses of Worship Can Now Get Disaster Relief. The Daily Signal. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- Miller, S.A. (February 11, 2018). Congress’ budget deal affirms church access to FEMA disaster aid. The Washington Times. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- Strode, Tom (February 12, 2018). FEMA funds for disaster-stricken churches now law. Baptist Press. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- Green, Emma (February 9, 2018). The Government Gets Into the Church-Rebuilding Business. The Atlantic. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Klukowski, Ken (December 12, 2018). Donald Trump Signs Genocide Relief Act for Christians in Iraq and Syria. Breitbart News. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
- Crabtree, Susan (December 11, 2018). Trump Signs Bill Aimed at Assisting ISIS Genocide Victims in Iraq and Syria. The Washington Free Beacon. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
- Smith, Samuel (December 13, 2018). Trump signs bill to aid ISIS genocide victims; Iraqi Christians ‘beginning to see a difference’. The Christian Post. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
- Riechmann, Deb (December 11, 2018). Trump signs bill to help religious minorities in Iraq, Syria. Associated Press. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
See also:
- Starr, Penny (December 12, 2018). Religious Liberty Advocates Praise Trump for Signing Genocide Law. Breitbart News. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
- Chapman, Michael W. (December 11, 2018). Knights of Columbus Applaud Genocide Relief Law Signed by Trump. CNS News. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
- Perkins, Tony (December 12, 2018). Tony Perkins: Trump’s Signing of ‘Iraq and Syria Genocide Relief and Accountability Act’ Was a Jubilant Moment. CNS News. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
- Lucente, Adam (April 18, 2019). Trump to help Iraqi Christians wreak justice on Islamic State militants. The Washington Times. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- McKelway, Doug (January 18, 2018). Trump administration bolsters protections for doctors, nurses who oppose abortion. Fox News. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
- Howell, Tom (January 18, 2018). HHS launches office to enforce religious-freedom laws. The Washington Times. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
- Caralle, Katelyn (January 18, 2018). Trump Admin Forms New Office to Protect Religious Rights of Medical Providers Who Oppose Abortion. The Washington Free Beacon. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
- Bourne, Lisa (January 18, 2018). Trump admin creates office to ‘protect’ doctors’ consciences who refuse to do abortion. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
- Starr, Penny (January 18, 2018). HHS Unveils Conscience and Religious Freedom Division: ‘We’re Open for Business’. Breitbart News. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
- King, Robert (January 18, 2018). 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). New federal office to protect consciences, religious objections of health care professionals. USA Today. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
- Clarke, Toni (January 18, 2018). U.S. government to shield health workers under 'religious freedom'. Reuters. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
- Armour, Stephanie; Radnofsky, Louise (January 18, 2018). Trump to Let Health Practitioners Skip Procedures on Religious Grounds. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
- Alonso-Zaldivar, Ricardo (January 18, 2018). New Trump office would protect conscience rights of doctors. The Washington Times (from the Associated Press). Retrieved June 4, 2018.
See also:
- Hellmann, Jessie (February 20, 2018). New HHS office that enforces health workers' religious rights received 300 complaints in a month. The Hill. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Howell, Tom (January 19, 2018). HHS announces pro-life moves amid March for Life. The Washington Times. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
- Abutaleb, Yasmeen; Humer, Caroline (January 19, 2018). U.S. health agency revokes Obama-era Planned Parenthood protection. Reuters. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
- Bailey, Sarah Pulliam; Cha, Ariana Eunjung; Eilperin, Juliet (January 19, 2018). HHS releases new rule on health workers' religious, moral objections. The Washington Post. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Sasser, Hiram S. (February 21, 2018). US attorney manual update signals hope for religious liberty. The Hill. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
- Attorney General Adds Religious Liberty Update to U.S. Attorneys’ Manual Protecting Our First Freedom. American Center for Law & Justice. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Berry, Susan (February 23, 2018). Trump Administration Announces $260 Million in Family Planning Grants to Programs that Do Not Perform Abortions. Breitbart News. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
- Quinn, Mattie (February 26, 2018). Months Late, Trump Administration Changes Family Planning Program's Priorities. Governing. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
- Brown, Lauretta (February 26, 2018). Trump Admin Rolls Out New Priorities for Title X Family Planning Grants. Townhall. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
- Haberkorn, Jennifer (February 23, 2018). Trump's family planning grants emphasize abstinence, other conservative priorities. Politico. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
- Hackman, Michelle (February 23, 2018). Trump’s Family-Planning Program to Prioritize Faith-Based Clinics. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Radnofsky, Louise (May 3, 2018). Trump Proclaims Support for Religious Liberty. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
- Bohon, Dave (May 3, 2018). Trump Takes Lead on National Day of Prayer. The New American. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
- Moons, Michelle (May 3, 2018). President Trump Hosts National Day of Prayer: ‘We Condemn All Crimes Against People of Faith’. Breitbart News. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
See also:
- Proclamation 9741 of May 3, 2018 -- National Day of Prayer, 2018. Federal Register. May 8, 2018. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Freiburger, Calvin (May 3, 2018). Trump signs executive order creating faith-based office in White House. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
- Boyer, Dave (May 3, 2018). Trump signs executive order establishing faith-based office at White House. Washington Times. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
- Gill, Benjamin; Kennedy, Ben (May 3, 2018). '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). Trump signs executive order giving more freedom to federally funded religious groups. USA Today. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
- Pentchoukov, Ivan (May 3, 2018). Trump Signs Order to Protect Religious Freedom From Government Overreach. The Epoch Times. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
- Tillett, Emily (May 3, 2018). Trump signs order to protect religious freedom, establishes new White House faith initiative. CBS News. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
- Unruh, Bob (May 3, 2018). President sets up White House faith initiative. WND. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
See also:
- Dallas, Kelsey (May 5, 2018). 'Nothing is more powerful than God': A look at President Donald Trump's new faith-based initiatives. Deseret News. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Jacqueline, Thomsen (May 9, 2018). Education Dept to relax rules restricting faith-based institutions from getting federal aid. The Hill. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
- Richardson, Valerie (May 10, 2018). DeVos moves to roll back regulations on federal aid to religious colleges. The Washington Times. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
- Smith, Samuel (May 10, 2018). Trump Admin. to Strengthen Religious Freedom Protections for Christian Colleges. The Christian Post. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
- Green, Erica L. (May 9, 2018). DeVos Moves to Loosen Restrictions on Federal Aid to Religious Colleges. The New York Times. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Lynch, Sarah N. (June 13, 2018). U.S. Justice Dept targets discrimination against houses of worship. Reuters. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
- Jones, Emily (June 13, 2018). New DOJ Initiative Protects Churches Against Zoning Discrimination. CBN News. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
- Samuels, Brett (June 13, 2018). Sessions moves to protect houses of worship from discrimination. The Hill. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
- Quinn, Melissa (June 13, 2018). DOJ moves to prevent discrimination against houses of worship. Washington Examiner. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
- Unruh, Bob (June 13, 2018). Feds Begin Project to Protect Worship! WND. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Green, Laurel (July 24, 2018). Religious freedom is 'right given by God,' State Department official says. Fox News. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
- Richardson, Bradford (July 24, 2018). 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). U.S. Convenes World Faith Leaders for First-Ever Ministerial on Religious Freedom. Breitbart News. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
- Rosales, Erik (July 24, 2018). Ministerial Summit For Religious Freedom Brings Countries Together. CBN News. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
- Crabtree, Susan (July 24, 2018). Brownback: We Must Stomp Out Religious Persecution Around the World. The Washington Free Beacon. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
See also:
- Kraychik, Robert (July 25, 2018). State Department: ‘Civil Society’ Is ‘First Line of Defense’ for Religious Freedom. Breitbart News. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
- Kraychik, Robert (July 25, 2018). Mick Mulvaney: Past Administration ‘Used Taxpayer Dollars’ to ‘Discourage Christian Values’. Breitbart News. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
- Freiburger, Calvin (July 31, 2018). Trump admin vows to stop punishing countries that oppose homosexuality; LGBT activists outraged. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
- Green, Lauren (July 26, 2018). Pence says religious freedom summit is 'just the beginning'. Fox News. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- Wong, Kristina (July 28, 2018). Watch — Religious Freedom Ambassador Sam Brownback: ‘Faith Is a Good Thing’. Breitbart News. Retrieved July 28, 2018.
- Ellis, Jenna (July 20, 2018). On religious freedom, Trump keeps his word. Washington Examiner. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Greenwood, Max (July 26, 2018). Pompeo issues declaration calling for world governments to prioritize religious freedom. The Hill. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- Lee, Morgan (July 26, 2018). Pence and Pompeo Make Big Religious Freedom Pledges. Christianity Today. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- Why the Potomac Declaration Is 'Truly Historic' for Religious Freedom. CBN News. July 27, 2018. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
- Smith, Samuel (July 27, 2018). What Does the State Department's Potomac Declaration Say and Do? The Christian Post. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
- Cimmino, Jeffrey (July 27, 2018). Pompeo Releases Declaration Calling for Governments to Uphold Religious Freedom. The Washington Free Beacon. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
- U.S. Fighting Back Against Religious Persecution. One America News Network. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
- Chang, Joan (July 26, 2018). Pence and Pompeo Say Religious Liberty Top US Priority. The Epoch Times. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
On the Genocide Recovery and Persecution Response Program and U.S. funding in the Middle East:
- Gill, Joshua (July 26, 2018). Pence Announces US Genocide Recovery and Persecution Response Program. The Daily Caller. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- Grogan, Courtney (July 26, 2018). Pence announces Genocide Recovery Program for Iraqi minorities. Catholic News Agency. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- Morello, Carol (July 26, 2018). Help is on the way, at last, for religious minorities in Iraq. The Washington Post. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
See also:
- Richardson, Bradford (July 26, 2018). Pence unleashes on North Korean abuses: 'Much worse' than China. The Washington Times. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
- Williams, Thomas D. (July 28, 2018). Mike Pence: Persecution of Christians in North Korea ‘Has No Rival on the Earth’. Breitbart News. Retrieved July 28, 2018.
- Freiburger, Calvin (July 26, 2018). Mike Pence: Religious freedom is ‘top priority’ of Trump Administration. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- Lucas, Fred (July 26, 2018). 7 Big Moments From Pence Address on Religious Freedom. The Daily Signal. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Mordock, Jeff (July 30, 2018). DOJ forms Religious Liberty Task Force to protect freedom of religion. The Washington Times. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
- Cimmino, Jeffrey (July 30, 2018). Sessions Announces New Religious Liberty Task Force. The Washington Free Beacon. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
- Wheeler, Lydia (July 30, 2018). Sessions announces 'religious liberty task force'. The Hill. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
- Cohen, Kelly (July 30, 2018). Justice Department creates religious liberty task force. Washington Examiner. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
- Starr, Penny (July 30, 2018). Jeff Sessions: ’Dangerous Movement’ Eroding Americans’ Religious Liberty. Breitbart News. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
- Pandolfo, Chris (July 30, 2018). Trump launches religious freedom task force to undo another Obama legacy. Conservative Review. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
- Browder, Jenna (July 30, 2018). '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). 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). Sessions announces creation of Religious Liberty Task Force. UPI. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
- Jeff Sessions announces creation of "religious liberty task force". CBS News. July 30, 2018. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
See also:
- Ellis, Jenna (July 30, 2018). Trump and Jeff Sessions prioritize religious liberty with new Justice Department task force. Washington Examiner. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
- Hobbs, Jay (August 4, 2018). The DOJ’s Religious-Liberty Task Force Is a Breath of Fresh Air. National Review. Retrieved August 4, 2018.
- Russell, Donna (July 31, 2018). 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.
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Multiple references:
- Richardson, Valerie (November 16, 2018). USAID expands funding to private, religious schools under new global education policy. The Washington Times. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
- Berry, Susan (November 16, 2018). Trump Administration Expands International Education Funding to Faith-Based Groups. Breitbart News. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
- Chandak, Neetu (November 17, 2018). Trump Administration Expands Education Funding to Faith-Based, Private Sector Groups Helping Children in Developing Countries. The Daily Caller. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
See also:
- Dorman, Sam (November 19, 2018). Conservative Leaders Praise Trump Admin’s Decision to Expand USAID Funding to Religious, Non-State Education. Independent Journal Review. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Tennant, Michael (February 14, 2018). Education Department Won’t Pursue Transgender Students’ Bathroom Claims. The New American. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
- Mainwaring, Doug (February 12, 2018). Trump’s Education Department will no longer accept LGBT student bathroom complaints: report. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
- Berry, Susan (February 13, 2018). Report: Education Department to Reject Transgender Bathroom Complaints. Breitbart News. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
- Chapman, Michael W. (February 13, 2018). Report: Trump's DOE to Reject Transgender Student Bathroom Complaints. CNS News. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
- Richardson, Bradford (February 13, 2018). Transgender bathroom complaints will no longer be investigated by Education Department. The Washington Times. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
- Balingit, Moriah (February 12, 2018). Education Department no longer investigating transgender bathroom complaints. The Washington Post. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
See also:
- Berry, Susan (February 28, 2018). Report: Trump Administration Has Dismissed 15 of 19 Transgender Student Complaints in Past Year. Breitbart News. Retrieved February 28, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Singman, Brooke; Mears, Bill (January 22, 2019). Supreme Court lets Pentagon limit transgender military service while lawsuits proceed. Fox News. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
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- Wolf, Richard (January 22, 2019). Supreme Court allows Trump's partial ban on transgender troops in military to take effect. USA Today. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
A federal judge lifted an injunction on the policy shortly after the Supreme Court's decision:
- Freiburger, Calvin (March 8, 2019). Federal judge lifts block on enforcing Trump admin ban on gender-confused soldiers. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved March 11, 2019.
- Kheel, Rebecca (March 7, 2019). Federal judge lifts last of injunctions against transgender military ban. The Hill. Retrieved March 7, 2019.
- Stancy Correll, Diana (March 7, 2019). Federal judge lifts injunction against Trump's transgender military ban. Washington Examiner. Retrieved March 7, 2019.
- Marimow, Ann E. (March 7, 2019). Federal judge allows Trump administration's restrictions on transgender troops. The Washington Post. Retrieved March 7, 2019.
- Marimow, Ann E. (March 7, 2019). Federal judge: White House can implement restrictions on transgender troops. Stars and Stripes (from The Washington Post). Retrieved March 8, 2019.
The last obstacle to implementation was lifted shortly afterward:
- Kheel, Rebecca (March 26, 2019). Appeals court clears path for Pentagon to enforce transgender ban April 12. The Hill. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
- Copp, Tara (March 27, 2019). Pentagon to move forward on limits for transgender troops as final legal hurdle falls. Military Times. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
- Larson, Erik (March 26, 2019). Ban on Trans People in Military Cleared to Take Effect April 12. Bloomberg. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- Freiburger, Calvin (March 13, 2019). Pentagon finally implements Trump’s transgender military ban. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
- Wong, Kristina (March 13, 2019). Pentagon Acting on Policy to Disqualify Transgender Recruits with Gender Dysphoria. Breitbart News. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
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- Pentagon Signs Directive to Implement Trump’s Transgender Military Ban. The Epoch Times (from Reuters). Retrieved March 13, 2019.
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- Kheel, Rebecca (March 12, 2019). Pentagon signs directive to implement transgender military ban. The Hill. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
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- Athey, Amber (March 13, 2019). DOD Releases New Guidelines on Transgender Service Members. The Daily Caller. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
- Brook, Tom Vanden (March 12, 2019). Pentagon's transgender policy will ban those who require treatment for gender dysphoria. USA Today. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
- Jones, Emily (March 13, 2019). Pentagon Will Now Ban Most Transgender Troops from Military Service. CBN News. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
- Martinez, Luis; McLaughlin, Elizabeth (March 13, 2019). Pentagon issues new transgender policy limiting service members to birth gender. ABC News. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
- Bowden, John (March 13, 2019). Pentagon sets new limits on transgender service members. The Hill. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
Earlier that month, the Pentagon announced it would implement the policy:
- Carr, Grace (March 8, 2019). Pentagon to Activate Transgender Military Ban After Judge Removes Block. The Daily Caller. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
- Axelrod, Tal (March 8, 2019). Trump plans to implement transgender military ban after court ruling. The Hill. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
- McIntyre, Jamie (March 8, 2019). Pentagon tells currently serving transgender troops they can stay. Washington Examiner. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
- Pentagon set to implement transgender ban. CBS News. March 8, 2019. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
- Harkins, Gina (March 8, 2019). Pentagon Set to Block Transgender People from Joining the Military. Miltiary.com. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
See also:
- Russell, Nicole (January 22, 2019). Trump's military transgender ban is more reasonable than you think. Washington Examiner. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
- McIntyre, Jamie (March 13, 2019). Pentagon on new transgender policy: ‘This is not a ban’. Washington Examiner. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
- Kime, Patricia (March 13, 2019). The 9,000 Transgender Troops in Uniform Will Continue to Serve, Officials Say. Military.com. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
- Munro, Neil (March 13, 2019). Munro: The Radical Politics Beneath Cory Booker’s Praise of Transgender Troops. Breitbart News. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
- Wong, Kristina (April 14, 2019). Senior DOD Official: Military Chiefs’ Concerns Over Readiness Prompted New Transgender Policy. Breitbart News. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
↑ Freiburger, Calvin (March 23, 2018). LGBT activists outraged as Trump admin cuts LGBT info from gov’t websites. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Crowder, Courtney; Clayworth, Jason (November 18, 2018). EXCLUSIVE: How Trump administration pressure to dump 4-H's LGBT policy led to Iowa leader's firing. The Des Moines Register. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
- Iowa 4-H head fired after push to drop discrimination rule. Associated Press. November 18, 2018. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Hellmann, Jessie (April 20, 2018). Trump admin announces abstinence-focused overhaul of teen pregnancy program. The Hill. Retrieved April 22, 2018.
- Haynes, Terry (April 20, 2018). Trump Administration Revamps Teen Pregnancy Program To Focus On Abstinence. The Daily Caller. Retrieved April 22, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Anapol, Avery (May 12, 2018). Trump administration rolls back rules protecting transgender inmates in federal prisons. The Hill. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
- U.S. rolls back protections for transgender prison inmates. Reuters. May 12, 2018. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
- Munro, Neil (May 13, 2018). Transgender: AG Sessions Ends Obama’s Mixed-Sex Prison Policy. Breitbart News. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
- Chretien, Claire (May 14, 2018). Trump admin makes it harder for ‘transgender’ males to be allowed into female prisons. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
- Brest, Mike (May 12, 2018). Trump Changes Guidelines For Transgender Inmates. The Daily Caller. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
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- Benner, Katie (May 11, 2018). Federal Prisons Roll Back Rules Protecting Transgender People. The New York Times. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Mainwaring, Doug (June 13, 2018). Pentagon brass influenced by Trump admin refuse to honor LGBT ‘pride month’. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
- Manchester, Julia (June 11, 2018). Pentagon declines to acknowledge LGBT Pride Month for first time since 'don't ask, don't tell' repeal. The Hill. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
- Sonne, Paul (June 11, 2018). As transgender ban looms, Pentagon leaders distance themselves from LGBT pride events. The Washington Post. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Mainwaring, Doug (June 4, 2018). In contrast with Obama, Trump White House refuses to recognize LGBT ‘Pride Month’. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
- Fitzsimons, Tim (June 1, 2018). President Trump misses LGBTQ Pride Month — again. NBC News. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
See also:
- Cross, Isaac (June 7, 2018). Daily Beast Writer Bashes Trump, Christians on ‘Gay Pride Month’. NewsBusters. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
↑ Starr, Penny (July 1, 2018). Federal Government Resources Used to Promote LGBT Pride. Breitbart News. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Chakraborty, Barnini (October 2, 2018). US restricts same-sex visas for diplomat partners, sets January deadline to get married or get out. Fox News. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
- Freiburger, Calvin (October 3, 2018). Trump denies visas to same-sex partners of diplomats who aren’t ‘married’, LGBT lobby outraged. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
- Donati, Jessica (October 2, 2018). Trump Administration Halts Some Same-Sex Visas for Foreign Officials in U.S. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
- Gstalter, Morgan (October 1, 2018). Trump administration begins denying visas to some same-sex partners of foreign diplomats: report. The Hill. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
- U.S. will not grant diplomatic visas to same-sex partners: officials. Reuters. October 2, 2018. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
- Hjelmgaard, Kim (October 2, 2018). Trump administration halts visas for same-sex partners of diplomats, UN employees. USA Today. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Pergram, Chad; Pappas, Alex (January 24, 2018). Pence casts tie-breaking vote to confirm Brownback as ambassador. Fox News. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
- Robertson, Abigail (January 24, 2018). Brownback Confirmed to Religious Freedom Post After Dramatic Senate Showdown. CBN News. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
- Shellnutt, Kate (January 24, 2018). Sam Brownback Finally Confirmed as America’s Religious Freedom Ambassador. Christianity Today. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
- Goodenough, Patrick (January 25, 2018). Amid Deep Partisan Divide, Pence Breaks Tie to Confirm Religious Freedom Nominee. CNS News. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
- Carney, Jordain (January 24, 2018). Pence breaks tie to confirm Trump's pick for religious ambassador. The Hill. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
Brownback was sworn in on February 1, 2018:
- Wise, Lindsay; Kumar, Anita (February 1, 2018). Pence jokes about his two tie-breaking votes as Brownback is sworn in as ambassador. The Kansas City Star. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
- Rosales, Erik (February 1, 2018). Brownback Sworn in as Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom. CBN News. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
See also:
- Starr, Penny (July 31, 2017). White House Nominates Sam Brownback as Religious Freedom Envoy: ‘Religious Freedom Is the First Freedom’. Breitbart News. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
↑ ^75.0 ^75.1
Multiple references:
- Proclamation 9690 of January 16, 2018 -- Religious Freedom Day, 2018. Federal Register. January 22, 2018. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
- Chapman, Michael W. (January 16, 2018). Trump: Freedom Doesn't Come From Govt, It's a 'Sacred Right From Almighty God'. CNS News. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
- Boyer, Dave (January 16, 2018). Trump proclaims day of religious freedom for all — including nuns and bakers. The Washington Times. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
- President Trump proclaims January 16 ‘Religious Freedom Day’. LifeSiteNews. January 16, 2018. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
- Williams, Thomas D. (January 17, 2018). President Trump Proclaims ‘Religious Freedom Day’, Defending Nuns and Bakers. Breitbart News. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
See also:
- Williams, Thomas D. (January 18, 2018). White House Homepage Features First Couple in Sistine Chapel for Religious Freedom Day. Breitbart News. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
↑ Proclamation 9826 of November 16, 2018 -- National Family Week, 2018. Federal Register. November 23, 2019. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
↑
Multiple references:
- Morello, Carol (April 20, 2018). State Department strikes reproductive rights, ‘Occupied Territories’ from human rights report. The Washington Post. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
- Freiburger, Calvin (April 24, 2018). Trump administration declares abortion is ‘not a human right’. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
- Berry, Susan (May 2, 2018). State Department Drops ‘Reproductive Rights’ from List of Human Rights. Breitbart News. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
- Barrow, Tzippe (April 23, 2018). US State Dept Report Drops 'Occupied' from References to Judea and Samaria. CBN News. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
↑ Ruse, Austin (April 30, 2018). Killing unborn children not a human right, says State Department. LifeSiteNews (from C-Fam). Retrieved May 2, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Newman, Alex (October 5, 2018). Secretary of State Pompeo Continues Obama’s LGBT “Imperialism”. The New American. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
- Gennarini, Stefano (September 27, 2018). Is the Trump administration serious about refusing to promote the LGBT agenda? LifeSiteNews (from C-Fam). Retrieved September 28, 2018.
- Contrada, Amy (October 8, 2018). Is the Trump State Department smearing normal Americans as bigots? LifeSiteNews (from MassResistance). Retrieved October 9, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Vondracek, Christopher (April 23, 2019). Catholics applaud President Trump, hit birth control at prayer breakfast. The Washington Times. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
- Trump targets LGBTQ protections. Axios. May 24, 2019. Retrieved May 25, 2019.
- Baker, Sam (June 16, 2019). Trump’s trump card: Social conservatism. Axios. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
- Crary, David (August 20, 2019). Trump steadily fulfills goals on religious right wish list. Associated Press. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
See also:
- Pradhan, Rachana; Ollstein, Alice Miranda (May 20, 2019). How Mike Pence's 'Indiana mafia' took over health care policy. Politico. Retrieved May 20, 2019.
- Abutaleb, Yasmeen; Tanfani, Joseph (May 30, 2019). As Trump rewrites public health rules, Pence sees conservative agenda born again. Reuters. Retrieved May 30, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- Dys, Jeremy (May 2019). Trump and Religious Liberty. First Things. Retrieved May 6, 2019.
- Lockwood, Frank E. (May 6, 2019). Evangelical leaders see Trump as strong ally. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved May 6, 2019.
- Vondracek, Christopher (August 22, 2019). Halting mounting attacks on churches, people of faith deemed a foreign policy priority. The Washington Times. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
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- Freiburger, Calvin (October 11, 2019). USAID chief details Trump war on persecution, ‘unleashing’ religious orgs to serve communities. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved October 11, 2019.
- Madden, Nate (December 26, 2019). Trump administration names and shames the world’s 9 worst countries for religious persecution. Conservative Review. Retrieved December 26, 2019.
See also:
- Russell, Nicole (June 27, 2019). No, the DOJ isn’t supporting Christian conservatives at the expense of other religious groups. Washington Examiner. Retrieved June 27, 2019.
- Cimmino, Jeffrey (September 11, 2019) Trump religion envoy blames 'guilt complex' for Western reluctance to protect Christians. Washington Examiner. Retrieved September 11, 2019.
- Williams, Thomas D. (September 14, 2019). Sam Brownback Says Christian Persecution Is at All-Time High. Breitbart News. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
- Leonard, Kimberly (September 26, 2019). 'It should be treated just like every other civil right': Top Trump health official looks to enshrine religious liberty. Washington Examiner. Retrieved September 26, 2019.
- Cimmino, Jeffrey (October 8, 2019). Assistant attorney general: Religious schools shouldn't be shut out of government programs. Washington Examiner. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
- Vondracek, Christopher (October 8, 2019). World under Trump far different from John Lennon's secular 'Imagine,' official says. The Washington Times. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
- Philipp, Joshua (September 22, 2019). The Quiet Spiritual Awakening In the US Government. The Epoch Times. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
- Berry, Susan (October 22, 2019). WATCH: Trump Asks HUD Secretary Ben Carson to Open Cabinet Meeting with Prayer. Breitbart News. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
- Adelmann, Bob (October 23, 2019). Prayers for the President Continue in Washington and the White House. The New American. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
- Tapscott, Mark (October 30, 2019). Evangelicals Worry About Growing Intolerance, See Trump as Bulwark of Protection. The Epoch Times. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
- Van Maren, Jonathon (September 20, 2019). Left melts down after Trump’s education secretary DeVos visits Catholic school with anti-trans policy. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
- Vondracek, Christopher (November 7, 2019). Mike Pence defends federal aid funneling to Christian groups. The Washington Times. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
- Mead, Walter Russell (December 23, 2019). Pompeo Champions the Faithful. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
↑ Kaplan, Adiel; Mora, David; Miller, Maya; Calderon, Andrew R. (February 24, 2019). Trump admin files more briefs in religious liberty cases than Obama, Bush. NBC News. Retrieved May 6, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- Moran, Sean (January 23, 2019). Trump Grants Religious Exemption Protecting Christian Foster Care Programs. Breitbart News. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
- Richardson, Valerie (January 23, 2019). HHS grants waiver protecting faith-based foster-care providers in South Carolina. The Washington Times. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
- Freiburger, Calvin (January 24, 2019). Trump admin backs religious foster agency’s right to reject same-sex households. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
- Armour, Stephanie (January 23, 2019). Trump Exempts Christian Social-Services Group From Non-Discrimination Rule. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
- Hellmann, Jesse (January 23, 2019). Trump admin grants religious exemption to federally-funded foster care program. The Hill. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
- Dallas, Kelsey (January 23, 2019). Trump administration moves to protect faith-based foster care agencies that don't serve LGBT couples. Deseret News. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
- Meckler, Laura (January 23, 2019). Trump administration grants waiver to agency that works only with Christian families. The Washington Post. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
Conservative criticism on how the Trump Administration enacted this change:
- Anderson, Katie (January 25, 2019). Trump on Christian foster homes: Doing the right thing the wrong way. Washington Examiner. Retrieved January 25, 2019.
See also:
- Richardson, Valerie (January 28, 2019). Faith-based foster-care providers targeted in religious-freedom battle. The Washington Times. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- Axelrod, Tal (March 12, 2019). DeVos moves to allow religious groups to provide federally funded services to private schools. The Hill. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
- Warren, Steve (March 12, 2019). US Dept. of Ed. Just Dropped These Restrictions Against Religious Groups. CBN News. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
- Rousselle, Christine (March 13, 2019). DeVos allows religious groups to provide educational services. Catholic News Agency. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
- O'Brien, Cortney (March 12, 2019). The Department of Education Just Made the System Fairer to Religious Institutions. Townhall. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
- Hagen, Lisa (March 11, 2019). DeVos: Feds Can Give Funds to Religious Education Groups. U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
- Education Dept Changes Practice to Follow Playground Ruling. WND. March 13, 2019. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
- Balingit, Moriah; Smith, Morgan (March 12, 2019). DeVos allows religious groups to provide taxpayer-funded services in private schools. The Washington Post. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
- Green, Erica L. (March 11, 2019). DeVos Moves to Ease Church-State Rules in Education. The New York Times. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- Berry, Susan (May 2, 2019). Trump Administration Announces Final Conscience Rule Protecting Healthcare Providers. Breitbart News. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
- Freiburger, Calvin (May 2, 2019). Trump issues religious-freedom protections for doctors, nurses forced to do abortions. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
- Armour, Stephanie (May 2, 2019). White House Unveils Rule to Protect Health Workers’ Religious, Moral Beliefs. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
- Dorman, Sam (May 2, 2019). Protections expanded for doctors with 'conscience' objections to abortions, other procedures. Fox News. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
- Howell, Tom (May 2, 2019). Trump announces new conscience rule for health workers. The Washington Times. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
- McMorris, Bill (May 2, 2019). Trump Admin Will Protect Rights of Doctors Who Decline to Perform Abortions. The Washington Free Beacon. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
- Carr, Grace (May 2, 2019). Trump Administration Issues Rule Allowing Health Care Providers to Refuse Services that Violate 'Conscience'. The Daily Caller. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
- Leonard, Kimberly (May 2, 2019). Trump administration lets religious doctors opt out of abortion referrals. Washington Examiner. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
- Abutaleb, Yasmeen (May 2, 2019). U.S. health agency finalizes conscience and religious freedom rule. Reuters. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
- Weixel, Nathaniel (May 2, 2019). Trump administration creates new religious, moral protections for health workers. The Hill. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
- Alonso-Zaldivar, Ricardo (May 2, 2019). Trump defends clinicians’ right to refuse to do abortions. Associated Press. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
- Sanger-Katz, Margot (May 2, 2019). Trump Administration Strengthens ‘Conscience Rule’ for Health Care Workers. The New York Times. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
- Trump Administration Issues Rule Allowing Health Care Providers to Refuse Services That Violate ‘Conscience’. The Epoch Times (from The Daily Caller). May 3, 2019. Retrieved May 3, 2019.
See also:
- Russell, Nicole (May 3, 2019). Trump comes through on religious liberty yet again. Washington Examiner. Retrieved May 3, 2019.
- Green, Emma (May 7, 2019). Health and Human Services and the Religious-Liberty War. The Atlantic. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
↑ Kodjak, Alison (May 2, 2019). New Trump Rule Protects Health Care Workers Who Refuse Care For Religious Reasons. NPR. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
↑ Swoyer, Alex (May 6, 2019). Number of religious land use cases spikes under Trump administration. The Washington Times. Retrieved May 6, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- Adelmann, Bob (May 28, 2019). FAA to Investigate San Antonio’s Ban of Chick-fil-A From Its Airport. The New American. Retrieved May 28, 2019.
- Barillas, Martin M. (May 29, 2019). Federal gov’t investigates two airports for ‘religious’ discrimination after banning Chick-fil-A. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved May 30, 2019.
- Morris, Kyle (May 27, 2019). Department of Transportation Launches Investigation Into Chick-fil-A Airport Bans. Breitbart News. Retrieved May 28, 2019.
- Starr, Penny (May 30, 2019). FAA Investigating Airports for Religious Discrimination in Chick-fil-A Bans. Breitbart News. Retrieved May 31, 2019.
- Dorman, Sam (May 25, 2019). FAA investigating religious discrimination complaints after airports exclude Chick-fil-a. Fox News. Retrieved May 25, 2019.
- Frazin, Rachel (May 24, 2019). Trump admin investigating religious discrimination claims after Chick-fil-A excluded from airports. The Hill. Retrieved May 25, 2019.
- Sharma, Vaishnavee (May 25, 2019). FAA investigates religious discrimination complaints after two airports exclude Chick-fil-A. Washington Examiner. Retrieved May 25, 2019.
- Saavedra, Ryan (May 25, 2019). FAA Investigating 2 Airports For Religious Discrimination After Booting Chick-Fil-A. The Daily Wire. Retrieved May 25, 2019.
- Moritz, John C. (May 25, 2019). FAA joins Chick-fil-A fracas, will investigate whether cities discriminated against chain. USA Today. Retrieved May 25, 2019.
- McGuinness, Dylan (May 24, 2019). FAA brings new scrutiny to San Antonio’s polarizing vote to bar Chick-fil-A from airport. San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved May 25, 2019.
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- Department of Transportation Launches Investigation Into Chick-fil-A Bans. The Epoch Times (from The Daily Caller). May 26, 2019. Retrieved May 26, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- Department of State Commission on Unalienable Rights. Federal Register. May 30, 2019. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
- Toosi, Nahal (May 30, 2019). State Department to launch new human rights panel stressing 'natural law'. Politico. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
- Finnegan, Conor (May 31, 2019). State Dept. panel to redefine human rights based on 'natural law and natural rights'. ABC News. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
See also:
- Toosi, Nahal (July 3, 2019). Trump’s ‘natural law’ human rights panel readies for launch. Politico. Retrieved July 4, 2019.
- Ponnuru, Ramesh (June 25, 2019). Pompeo's Panel Right to Ask – What Are Human Rights?. Newsmax. Retrieved July 4, 2019.
- Ponnuru, Ramesh (June 24, 2019). What Are Human Rights? Pompeo’s Panel Is Right to Ask. Bloomberg. Retrieved July 4, 2019.
- Rhodes, Aaron (June 10, 2019). Pompeo Tries to Rescue the Idea of Human Rights. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- Wong, Kristina (July 8, 2019). Pompeo Launches Panel on ‘Unalienable Rights’ to Guide U.S. Foreign Policy. Breitbart News. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
- McBride, Courtney (July 8, 2019). Pompeo Creates Commission on Human Rights. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
- Shaw, Adam (July 8, 2019). Pompeo launches commission to ground foreign policy in US founding principles. Fox News. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
- Meier, Lauren (July 8, 2019). New State Department commission sparks fight over human rights protections. The Washington Times. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
- Kellum, Holly (July 8, 2019). State Department Announces New Council on Unalienable Rights. The Epoch Times. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
- Warren, Steve (July 8, 2019). Trump Administration Announces Commission to Examine Human Rights' Role in US Policy. CBN News. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
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- Leonardi, Anthony (July 8, 2019). Pompeo launches commission to review unalienable rights in US foreign policy. Washington Examiner. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
- Kheel, Rebecca (July 8, 2019). Pompeo launches controversial commission to examine 'unalienable rights'. The Hill. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
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- Pompeo launches commission to study human rights role. Reuters. July 8, 2019. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
- Schumicky, Ilona (July 8, 2019). Trump's State Dep’t Launches ‘Commission on Unalienable Rights’. CNS News. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
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- Ruffini, Christina (July 8, 2019). Mike Pompeo unveils new "Unalienable Rights" commission amid concerns over progressive rollbacks. CBS News. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
- Siddiqui, Sabrina (July 8, 2019). Trump administration to review 'role of human rights in public policy'. The Guardian. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
- Morello, Carol (July 8, 2019). State Department launches panel focused on human rights and natural law. The Washington Post. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
See also:
- Philipp, Joshua (July 8, 2019). Pompeo’s Commission on Unalienable Rights Could Change Global Politics. The Epoch Times. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
- Pompeo, Michael R. (July 8, 2019). Unalienable Rights and U.S. Foreign Policy. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
- Perkins, Tony (July 8, 2019). Tony Perkins: Trump Has Taken Historic Step in Forming Commission on Unalienable Rights. CNS News. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
- Freiburger, Calvin (July 9, 2019). Trump admin names pro-marriage Harvard prof to new panel on human rights. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
- Pilon, Roger (July 11, 2019). Will the State Department's new Commission on Unalienable Rights get it right? The Hill. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
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- Hagee, John (August 1, 2019). John Hagee: Trump's Commission on Unalienable Rights should be lauded, not condemned. Fox News. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
- Garfinkle, Adam (September 9, 2019). Is Pompeo’s Rights Commission More or Less Than Meets the Eye?. The American Interest. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
- Pro-family groups ask US ‘Commission on Unalienable Rights’ to fight for parental rights. LifeSiteNews. October 22, 2019. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- Lucas, Fred (August 27, 2019). Trump admin allows veterans’ hospitals to have Bibles, Christmas trees again. LifeSiteNews (from The Daily Signal). Retrieved August 28, 2019.
- Lucas, Fred (August 26, 2019). VA Lifts Ban on Bibles in Move to Support Religious Freedom. The Daily Signal. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
- Vondracek, Christopher (August 27, 2019). VA secretary rejects Obama religious expression rules: 'They did not know the makeup of the force'. The Washington Times. Retrieved August 27, 2019.
- Vondracek, Christopher (August 28, 2019). 'The Bible stays': Mike Pence blasts 'politically correct' efforts undertaken by Obama. The Washington Times. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
- VA Hospitals Can Distribute, Display Bibles Under Revised Policy. Christianity Today (from Religion News Service). July 9, 2019. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
- Furr, Amy (August 29, 2019). Mike Pence Declares VA Hospitals Will Not Be ‘Religion-Free Zones’. Breitbart News. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
- Parke, Caleb (August 29, 2019). Pence defends Bible at VA hospital, derides 'politically correct' Obama. Fox News. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
- Cimmino, Jeffrey (August 29, 2019). Pence defends Bible at VA hospitals, vows they 'will not be religion-free zones'. Washington Examiner. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
- Starnes, Todd (August 30, 2019). Todd Starnes: Trump administration stops bullies from banning VA hospital Bibles. Fox News. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
- Haq, Masooma (August 30, 2019). Vice President Pence: Standing for Religious Freedom More Important than Political Correctness. The Epoch Times. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
- Russell, Nicole (August 31, 2019). Pence joins the fight for religious freedom and Bible displays in VA hospitals. Washington Examiner. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
- Bohon, Dave (August 31, 2019). Vice President Vows “Bible Stays” at Embattled VA Facility. The New American. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
- Freiburger, Calvin (September 3, 2019). Pence defends Bible at veterans hospital, declares VA not ‘religion-free zone’. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved September 3, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- Mora, Edwin (July 16, 2019). ‘Situation Is Grim’: U.S. Launches World’s ‘Largest Religious Freedom Event Ever’. Breitbart News. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
- Green, Lauren (July 16, 2019). Pompeo hosts religious freedom conference amid backdrop of increased religious tensions. Fox News. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
- Pavlich, Katie (July 16, 2019). State Department Hosts World's Largest Religious Freedom Event. Townhall. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
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- He, Cathy (July 16, 2019). Religious Persecution a Global Crisis Needing Urgent Action, US Ambassador Says. The Epoch Times. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
- Morello, Carol; Mekhennet, Souad (July 16, 2019). Survivors of massacres speak out against bigotry. The Washington Post. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
- Rambaran, Vandana (July 17, 2019). Trump hosts victims of religious persecution at White House. Fox News. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
- Lee, Matthew (July 18, 2019). Pompeo takes aim at China at religious freedom conference. Associated Press. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
- Brunnstrom, David; Wroughton Lesley; (July 18, 2019). Pompeo calls China's treatment of Uighurs 'stain of the century'. Reuters. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
- Alper, Alexandra (July 18, 2019). Trump meets Chinese Uighur, other religious persecution victims at White House. Reuters. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
- Starr, Penny (July 18, 2019). Trump Hears Horrors Facing Muslim Uighurs in Chinese Concentration Camps. Breitbart News. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
- Gehrke, Joel (July 18, 2019). US declares China's religious persecution 'the stain of the century' as Beijing fumes. Washington Examiner. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
- Mainwaring, Doug (July 19, 2019). President Trump, moved by religious persecution victims’ plight, insists meeting go into overtime. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
- Smith, Samuel (July 19, 2019). Trump meets 27 survivors of persecution in Oval Office, learns about their plight. The Christian Post. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
- Trump Meets Victims of Religious Persecution at White House. Voice of America (from Reuters). July 17, 2019. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
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- Nahmias, Omri (June 22, 2019). Pompeo Announces Effort to Advance Religious Freedom Worldwide. The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
See also:
- Pompeo Gets Religion. The Wall Street Journal. July 17, 2019. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
- Mora, Edwin (July 18, 2019). ‘Hope is Back’: Trump Helps Save Christians, Yazidis in Iraq from Extinction. Breitbart News. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
- Dallas, Kelsey (July 16, 2019). 'People want religious freedom and they want it now.' Here's how U.S. officials have taken the lead in ensuring they get it. The Deseret News. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
- D'Souza, Joseph (July 16, 2019). Joseph D'Souza: Why religious liberty is the most pressing issue facing our world today. Fox News. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
- Schwartz, Mattathias (July 16, 2019). The ‘Religious Freedom’ Agenda. The Atlantic. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
- Feuerberg, Gary (July 20, 2019). After 20 Years of Persecution, World ‘Finally Waking Up’. The Epoch Times. Retrieved July 20, 2019.
- Bourne, Lisa (July 22, 2019). Trump admin honors Muslim cleric who protected 262 Christians during terror attack. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
- Green, Mark (July 26, 2019). How the Trump Administration Advances Global Religious Freedom. The Daily Signal. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- Freiburger, Calvin (August 15, 2019). Trump rule to nix Obama order forcing religious contractors to hire LGBT workers. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
- Starr, Penny (August 16, 2019). Trump Administration Proposes Rule to Protect Religious Rights in Federal Contracting. Breitbart News. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
- Axelrod, Tal (August 14, 2019). Labor Dept. proposes granting businesses with federal contracts 'religious exemption' in hiring. The Hill. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
- Vogt, Bailey (August 14, 2019). Labor Dept. proposal allows 'religious exemption' for businesses with federal contracts. The Washington Times. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
- Ryan, Kate (August 14, 2019). Government contractors could refuse LGBT+ workers under new U.S. religious exemption. Reuters. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
- Brokaw, Sommer (August 14, 2019). New Labor Dept. rule would exempt 'religious' contractors from bias claims. UPI. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
- Gryboski, Michael (August 14, 2019). Labor Dept. proposes new rule to protect religious liberty of federal contractors. The Christian Post. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
- Fitzsimons, Tim (August 14, 2019). Labor Dept. proposes expanding 'religious exemption' in hiring. NBC News. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
- Smith, Paige; Penn, Ben (August 14, 2019). Trump Labor Agency Says Religious Contractors Free From Bias Law (1). Bloomberg Law. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
- Kullgren, Ian (August 14, 2019). Trump rule to protect contractors who discriminate against LGBT workers. Politico. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
- Kennedy, Ben (August 15, 2019). This Is Trump's Latest Move to Protect Religious Rights of Employers. CBN News. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
See also:
- Hillyer, Quin (August 14, 2019). Labor Department wisely tries to protect faith-based groups. Washington Examiner. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
- Richardson, Valerie (August 14, 2019). Trump administration incurs LGBTQ wrath in bid to expand religious protections for contractors. The Washington Times. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
- Polumbo, Brad (August 15, 2019). Fake outrage over Trump’s ‘anti-LGBT’ Labor Department rule. Washington Examiner. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
- Dys, Jeremy (August 23, 2019). Finally, religious groups may get fair shot at federal contracts. The Hill. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- Cimmino, Jeffrey (September 10, 2019). Trump to lift ban on federal funding for faith-based historically black colleges and universities. Washington Examiner. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
- Akan, Emel (September 10, 2019). Trump Expresses Commitment to Historically Black Colleges. The Epoch Times. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
- Haynes, Danielle (September 10, 2019). Trump lifts ban on federal funding of faith-based HBCUs. UPI. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
- Superville, Darlene (September 10, 2019). Trump announces help for certain historically black colleges. Associated Press. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
- Vazquez, Maegan; Liptak, Kevin (September 10, 2019). Trump announces lift on funding ban for faith-based institutions in HBCU pitch. CNN. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
- King, Maya (September 10, 2019). Trump delivers campaign pitch to leaders of historically black colleges. Politico. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
See also:
- Dennard, Paris (September 10, 2019). DENNARD: President Trump Is Making History For Black Colleges And Universities. The Daily Caller. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
- Pollak, Joel B. (September 12, 2019). Fact Check: Trump Increased Funds for Black Colleges 17%. Breitbart News. Retrieved September 12, 2019.
A later action by President Trump and Congress related to HBCU funding:
- Pan, Gq (December 19, 2019). Trump Signs Bipartisan Deal Mandating $255 Million in Funding for Historically Black Colleges. The Epoch Times. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
- Binkley, Colin (December 19, 2019). Trump signs bill restoring funding for black colleges. The Washington Times (from the Associated Press). Retrieved January 1, 2020.
- Binkley, Colin (December 19, 2019). Trump signs bill restoring funding for black colleges. Associated Press. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
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Multiple references:
- Bohon, Dave (September 24, 2019). Trump Skips UN Climate-change Summit, Promotes Religious Freedom Instead. The New American. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
- Spiering, Charlie (September 23, 2019). Donald Trump at the United Nations: Human Rights Come from God, Not Government. Breitbart News. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
- Freiburger, Calvin (September 23, 2019). Trump calls out world leaders who ‘preach diversity’ while ‘censoring the faithful’ at UN summit. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
- O'Reilly, Andrew (September 23, 2019). Trump slams world leaders for religious freedom hypocrisy, commits $25M to the cause at UN summit. Fox News. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
- Boyer, Dave (September 23, 2019). Trump calls on U.N. to protect religious freedom around world. The Washington Times. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
- Akan, Emel (September 23, 2019). Trump Urges Nations at the UN to Stop Religious Persecution. The Epoch Times. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
- Cimmino, Jimmy (September 9). 'Stop the crimes against people of faith:' Trump calls for end to religious persecution at UN. Washington Examiner. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
- Chalfant, Morgan (September 23, 2019). Trump headlines religious freedom event at UN. The Hill. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
- Lemire, Jonathan; Riechmann, Deb (September 23, 2019). At UN, Trump focuses on religious freedom, not climate. Associated Press. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
- Nichols, Michelle; Brunnstrom, David (September 23, 2019). At U.N., Trump pushes religious freedom at event slamming China over Uighurs. Reuters. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
- Gill, Benjamin (September 23, 2019). 'This Is Legitimately Historic': Trump's Big Push for Religious Freedom at the United Nations. CBN News. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
- Sakelaris, Nicholas (September 23, 2019). At U.N., Trump calls for end to religious persecution. UPI. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
- Fredericks, Bob; Hicks, Nolan (September 23, 2019). Trump promotes religious freedom in UN speech. New York Post. Retrieved September 26, 2019.
See also:
- Zorzi, Kelsey (September 23, 2019). Trump Stands Up for Religious Freedom. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
- Chumley, Cheryl K. (September 23, 2019). Trump's got his U.N. priorities straight. The Washington Times. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
- Pavlich, Katie (September 23, 2019). On Religious Freedom, President Trump Just Sent a Message to the World. Townhall. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
- Barker, Jeremy P. (September 23, 2019). Will religious freedom play on the world stage? The Hill. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
- Williams, Thomas D. (September 24, 2019). Catholic League Praises Trump’s ‘Stellar’ U.N. Speech on Religious Freedom. Breitbart News. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
- Wallace, Danielle (September 24, 2019). Activists say US needs to do more to help persecuted Christians abroad, praise Trump. Fox News. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
- O'Brien, Cortney (September 24, 2019). How Some Media Covered Trump's Religious Freedom UNGA Remarks... Townhall. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
- Fu, Eva (September 23, 2019). US Must Confront China for Its ‘War on Faith,’ Says Religious Freedom Ambassador Brownback. The Epoch Times. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
- Showalter, Monica (September 27, 2019). Trump skips big UN climate summit, enraging environmentalist left. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved September 28, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- Freiburger, Calvin (September 30, 2019). Trump admin supports Church’s freedom to fire teacher in same-sex ‘marriage’. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved September 30, 2019.
- Pitofsky, Marina (September 28, 2019). Trump administration files statement supporting a Catholic high school that fired a gay teacher. The Hill. Retrieved September 28, 2019.
- Vondracek, Christopher (September 27, 2019). DOJ backs Indianapolis archbishop who told Catholic school to fire gay teacher. The Washington Times. Retrieved September 28, 2019.
- Mack, Justin L. (September 27, 2019). US Department of Justice supports Indianapolis Archdiocese in firing of gay teacher. USA Today (from The Indianapolis Star). Retrieved September 28, 2019.
- Justice Department backs Catholic Church in firing openly gay teacher. NBC News (from the Associated Press). September 27, 2019. Retrieved September 28, 2019.
- Herron, Arika (September 27, 2019). Justice Department supports Indianapolis Archdiocese in firing of gay Cathedral teacher. The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved September 28, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- Freiburger, Calvin (November 1, 2019). Trump admin: Adoption agencies won’t be forced to give kids to same-sex couples. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
- Berry, Susan (November 4, 2019). Trump Administration Proposes Rule to Protect Faith-Based Adoption Agencies. Breitbart News. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
- Armour, Stephanie; Hackman, Michelle (November 1, 2019). Trump Administration Stops Enforcing Some Nondiscrimination Provisions in Federal Grants. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
- Rambaran, Vandana (November 2, 2019). Trump administration proposes HHS rule letting faith-based adoption groups deny would-be LGBT parents. Fox News. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
- Parke, Caleb (November 4, 2019). Trump reverses Obama-era policy against faith-based adoption agencies. Fox News. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
- Boyer, Dave (November 1, 2019). Trump moves to repeal Obama rule against faith-based foster-care programs. The Washington Times. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
- McDonnell, Alan (November 1, 2019). Trump to Repeal Obama Restrictions on Faith-Based Adoption, Foster Care Groups. The Epoch Times. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
- Howley, Patrick (November 7, 2019). Trump Administration Works to Reform Foster Care System. The Epoch Times. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
- Brady, David (November 1, 2019). EXCLUSIVE: Trump Admin Proposes End to Obama Crackdown Against Faith-Based Adoption and Foster Care Agencies. CBN News. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
- Leonard, Kimberly (November 1, 2019). Trump administration halts enforcement of Obama nondiscrimination healthcare rules. Washington Examiner. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
- Klar, Rebecca (November 2, 2019). Trump officials propose rule to let faith-based adoption groups bar LGBT parents. The Hill. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
- Freking, Kevin (November 1, 2019). Rule would let faith-based groups exclude LGBT parents. Associated Press. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
- Oprysko, Caitlin (November 1, 2019). Proposed HHS rule would roll back LGBTQ protections in adoption, foster care. Politico. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
- Sopelsa, Brooke (November 1, 2019). Rule would let faith-based adoption groups exclude LGBTQ parents. NBC News. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
- Taylor, Derrick Bryson (November 2, 2019). Adoption Groups Could Turn Away L.G.B.T. Families Under Proposed Rule. The New York Times. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
See also:
- Waddell, Mary Beth (November 2, 2019). HHS Rule Protects Faith-Based Adoption Agencies to Celebrate National Adoption Month. Townhall. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
- McGhee, Kaylee (November 4, 2019). Reversing Obama's adoption policies protects religious freedom and helps children. Washington Examiner. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- Russell, Nicole (November 6, 2019). New HHS rule helps protect faith-based adoption agencies, but the fight isn’t over. Washington Examiner. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- Moore, Russell (November 3, 2019). Trump Reverses Obama’s Anti-Religious Decree. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved November 17, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- Kan, Janita (November 28, 2019). Federal Government Files Brief Supporting Christian School in Discrimination Case Against Maryland. The Epoch Times. Retrieved November 28, 2019.
- US justice department supports Christian school banned from voucher program. Catholic News Agency. November 27, 2019. Retrieved November 28, 2019.
↑ Vondracek, Christopher (January 14, 2020). Education Department's student loan forgiveness programs to include faith-based schools. The Washington Times. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
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Multiple references:
- Freiburger, Calvin (April 12, 2019). Trump admin ban on gender-confused soldiers finally takes effect. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
- Kheel, Rebecca (April 12, 2019). Trump administration's controversial transgender military policy takes effect. The Hill. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
- Tipton, Whitney (April 12, 2019). Pentagon Implements Transgender Troop Policy Enforcing Birth Gender Service. The Daily Caller. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
- Pawlyk, Oriana (April 12, 2019). New Pentagon Transgender Enlistment Ban Takes Effect. Military.com. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
- Steinbuch, Yaron (April 12, 2019). Trump’s ban on transgender troops takes effect. New York Post. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
- Jackson, Hallie; Kube, Courtney (April 12, 2019). Trump's controversial transgender military policy goes into effect. NBC News. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
Military service academies began implementing the policy:
- Military academies begin to follow transgender service ban. NBC News (from the Associated Press). April 18, 2019. Retrieved April 19, 2019.
- Military academies begin to follow military transgender ban. Fox News (from the Associated Press). April 18, 2019. Retrieved April 19, 2019.
- Military service academies begin to follow transgender ban. Military Times (from the Associated Press). April 17, 2019. Retrieved April 19, 2019.
- Frazin, Rachel (April 18, 2019). Air Force Academy will no longer allow transgender students to enroll. The Hill. Retrieved April 19, 2019.
- Kan, Janita (April 18, 2019). Transgender Students Barred From Attending Naval Academy Starting Fall 2020. The Epoch Times. Retrieved April 19, 2019.
- Correll, Diana Stancy (April 17, 2019). US Naval Academy to bar most transgender troops. Washington Examiner. Retrieved April 19, 2019.
- Lam, Kristin (April 17, 2019). Naval Academy to ban transgender students beginning in 2020. USA Today. Retrieved April 19, 2019.
- Sherman, Nick (April 17, 2019). The Naval Academy Will Ban Transgender Students by Fall 2020. The Daily Caller. Retrieved April 19, 2019.
- Anderson, Nick (April 17, 2019). Naval Academy to enforce transgender restrictions for entering students in 2020. The Washington Post. Retrieved April 19, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- Freiburger, Calvin (May 23, 2019). LGBT lobby outraged as Trump admin saves women’s homeless spaces for real women. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
- Munro, Neil (May 22, 2019). Transgender Activists Fume as Ben Carson Restores Women-Only Spaces in Homeless Shelters. Breitbart News. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
- Pappas, Alex (May 22, 2019). HUD Secretary Carson wants to roll back Obama mandate on gender identity at homeless shelters. Fox News. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
- Lam, Kristin (May 23, 2019). Homeless shelters could deny transgender people under proposed Trump administration rule. USA Today. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
- Jan, Tracy (May 22, 2019). Proposed HUD rule would strip transgender protections at homeless shelters. The Washington Post. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
- O'Donnell, Katy (May 22, 2019). HUD moves to allow discrimination against homeless transgender people. Politico. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
See also:
- Smith, Samuel (March 21, 2018). Ben Carson: HUD Homeless Shelter Transgender Policy Must Not 'Impede' Privacy Rights of Others. The Christian Post. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
- Munro, Neil (May 24, 2019). HUD Official Rejects Transgenderism, Says Americans Have a Right to Recognize Sex Differences. Breitbart News. Retrieved May 25, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- Berry, Susan (May 25, 2019). Trump Administration Proposes Revision of Obama-Era Definition of Sex Discrimination in Health Care. Breitbart News. Retrieved May 26, 2019.
- Cummings McLean, Dorothy; Chretien, Claire (May 24, 2019). Trump admin proposes dropping abortion, ‘gender identity’ from HHS definition of sex discrimination. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved May 25, 2019.
- Armour, Stephanie; Hackman, Michelle (May 24, 2019). Trump Administration Moves to Roll Back Protections for Transgender Patients. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
- Howell, Tom (May 24, 2019). HHS proposes rollback of Obama protections for transgender patients. The Washington Times. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
- Weixel, Nathaniel (May 24, 2019). Trump administration proposes rolling back transgender health care protections. The Hill. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
- Morrison, Cassidy (May 24, 2019). Trump HHS moves to roll back Obamacare protections for transgender patients. Washington Examiner. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
- Hughes, Clyde (May 24, 2019). HHS rule change would exclude transgender from discrimination law. UPI. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
- Davis, William (May 24, 2019). Health and Human Services Department to Roll Back Obama-Era Transgender Rule. The Daily Caller. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
- Alonso-Zaldivar, Ricardo (May 24, 2019). Administration moves to revoke transgender health protection. Associated Press. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
- Lovelace, Berkeley (May 24, 2019). Trump administration to roll back health-care protections for transgender people. CNBC. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
- U.S. health agency proposes reversing Obamacare transgender protections. Reuters. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
- Green, Erica L.; Goodnough, Abby (May 24, 2019). Trump Administration Proposes Rollback of Transgender Protections. The New York Times. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
- Kodjak, Alison; Wroth, Carmel (May 24, 2019). Trump Administration Proposes Rule To Reverse Protections For Transgender Patients. NPR. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
- Madden, Nate (May 24, 2019). Trump admin announces rollback of Obamacare reg that defined sex as gender identity. Conservative Review. Retrieved May 30, 2019.
See also:
- Scarry, Eddie (May 24, 2019). Science deals a setback to Obamacare's transgender rule. Washington Examiner. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
- Vadum, Matthew (May 30, 2019). New Health Care Rules Ignite Fight Over Sex Versus Gender. The Epoch Times. Retrieved May 30, 2019.
- Bursch, John (June 13, 2019). HHS restores legal meaning of 'sex' — what will US Supreme Court, Congress do? The Hill. Retrieved June 13, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- Freiburger, Calvin (June 10, 2019). Trump admin bans rainbow flags above US embassies, reverses Obama policy. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved June 10, 2019.
- Shaw, Adam (June 8, 2019). Trump administration denies embassies’ requests to fly pride flag on flagpoles: reports. Fox News. Retrieved June 8, 2019.
- Gstalter, Morgan (June 7, 2019). Trump admin rejecting requests from U.S. embassies to fly pride flag: report. The Hill. Retrieved June 8, 2019.
- Pearce, Tim (June 7, 2019). State Department rejects US embassy requests to fly LGBTQ pride flags on flagpoles. Washington Examiner. Retrieved June 8, 2019.
- Finnegan, Conor; Palmeri, Tara (June 7, 2019). State Dept. denies embassies’ requests to fly rainbow pride flag on official flagpoles. ABC News. Retrieved June 8, 2019.
- Lederman, Josh (June 7, 2019). Trump admin tells U.S. embassies they can't fly pride flag on flagpoles. NBC News. Retrieved June 8, 2019.
- Dumas, Breck (June 7, 2019). Trump administration denies US embassy requests to fly LGBT pride flag on official flagpoles. The Blaze. Retrieved June 8, 2019.
- Devaney, Jason (June 7, 2019). NBC: Trump Administration Says No to Flying Gay Pride Flag on Embassy Flagpoles. Newsmax. Retrieved June 8, 2019.
- Ayesh, Rashaan (June 7, 2019). Trump administration says U.S. embassies can't fly pride flag on flagpoles. Axios. Retrieved June 8, 2019.
- Haverluck, Michael (June 8, 2019). Trump refuses to let U.S. embassies fly LGBT flag. OneNewsNow. Retrieved June 9, 2019.
- Bois, Paul (June 8, 2019). REPORT: Trump Admin Says No To Flying Pride Flags On U.S. Embassy Flagpoles. The Daily Wire. Retrieved June 9, 2019.
Some U.S. embassies disobeyed the administration's order:
- Morello, Carol (June 8, 2019). Some U.S. embassies still hoisting rainbow flags, despite advisory from Washington. The Washingon Post. Retrieved June 9, 2019.
- Morello, Carol (June 8, 2019). US embassies still hoisting rainbow flags, despite advisory from Washington. Stars and Stripes (from The Washingon Post). Retrieved June 9, 2019.
- Axelrod, Tal (June 8, 2019). Some US embassies fly rainbow flag despite rejected requests from Trump admin. Axios. Retrieved June 9, 2019.
- Giaritelli, Anna (June 9, 2019). Some US embassies hoisted rainbow flags ahead of June, despite Trump administration's instruction. Washington Examiner. Retrieved June 9, 2019.
- Miller, Matt M. (June 9, 2019). 'This Is a Category One Insurrection': US Diplomats Fly LGBT Flag At Embassies Despite Trump Administration Instructions. The Daily Caller. Retrieved June 9, 2019.
- Miller, Matt M. (June 10, 2019). US Diplomats Fly LGBT Flag at Embassies Despite Trump Administration Instructions. The Daily Signal (from The Daily Caller). Retrieved June 10, 2019.
- Enloe, Chris (June 9, 2019). Several American embassies defy orders from Trump administration to honor 'Pride Month'. The Blaze. Retrieved June 9, 2019.
- Ayesh, Rashaan (June 8, 2019). U.S. embassies find loopholes to celebrate Pride Month. Axios. Retrieved June 9, 2019.
- Folley, Aris (June 22, 2019). US Consulate in Canada raises pride flag despite Trump order. The Hill. Retrieved June 22, 2019.
Responses by the State Department and Vice President Pence:
- Pitofsky, Marina (June 10, 2019). State: Pompeo believes 'only the American flag should be flown' at embassies. The Hill. Retrieved June 10, 2019.
- Pompeo restricts gay pride flags at embassies, US confirms. France 24 (from AFP). June 11, 2019. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
- Rosas, Julio (June 10, 2019). State Department: 'Only the American flag should be flown' on embassy flagpoles. Washington Examiner. Retrieved June 10, 2019.
- Welker, Kristen; Lederman, Josh (June 10, 2019). 'One American flag flies': Pence defends barring pride flags on U.S. embassy flagpoles. NBC News. Retrieved June 10, 2019.
- Sonmez, Felicia; Morello, Carol (June 10, 2019). Pence says move to bar rainbow flags outside U.S. embassies was ‘the right decision’. The Washington Post. Retrieved June 10, 2019.
- Wise, Justin (June 10, 2019). Pence says it was 'right decision' to prohibit flying LGBT rainbow flag outside US embassies. The Hill. Retrieved June 10, 2019.
- Darrah, Nicole (June 11, 2019). Pence confirms Trump administration denied US embassy requests to fly Pride flag. Fox News. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
- Vogt, Bailey (June 11, 2019). Mike Pence defends barring U.S. embassies from flying Pride flag, says 'one flag should fly'. The Washington Times. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
- Freiburger, Calvin (June 11, 2019). Pence defends Trump admin ban on LGBT ‘pride’ flags from US embassy flagpoles. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
- Pearce, Tim (June 11, 2019). Mike Pence defends Trump administration gay pride flag policy. Washington Examiner. Retrieved June 12, 2019.
- O'Kane, Caitlin (June 11, 2019). Pence defends decision to ban Pride flags from flying at U.S. embassies. CBS News. Retrieved June 12, 2019.
- Wu, Nicholas (June 11, 2019). Mike Pence says banning pride flags at US embassies is 'the right decision'. USA Today. Retrieved June 12, 2019.
- Milman, Oliver (June 11, 2019). Pence calls Trump's ban on pride flags at US embassies 'the right decision'. The Guardian. Retrieved June 12, 2019.
- Berrien, Hank (June 11, 2019). Pence On Flying Gay Pride Flag On U.S. Embassy Flagpoles: We Have One American Flag. The Daily Wire. Retrieved June 12, 2019.
Overall State Department policy changes regarding LGBT issues under the Trump Administration:
- Londoño, Ernesto (June 9, 2019). Pride Flags and Foreign Policy: U.S. Diplomats See Shift on Gay Rights. The New York Times. Retrieved June 9, 2019.
See also:
- Williamson, Kevin D. (June 11, 2019). One Flag Is Enough. National Review. Retrieved June 12, 2019.
- Nitzberg, Alex (June 12, 2019). Forget The Gay Pride Flag, VP Pence Says U.S. Embassies Shouldn't Hoist Any Flag Other Than The American. Townhall. Retrieved June 12, 2019.
- Nance, Penny; Garrison, Shea (June 18, 2019). Why doesn't every persecuted group get a flag at US embassies? Washington Examiner. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
↑ Frazin, Rachel (September 19, 2019). Democrats blast HUD for removing LGBT language from grant competition. The Hill. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- Pearce, Tim (September 24, 2019). Trump administration orders Iowa city to make 'inclusive' rainbow crosswalks white again. Washington Examiner. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
- Feds ask Ames officials to remove 'inclusive' crosswalks. MSN (from KCCI). September 23, 2019. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- Proclamation 9967 of November 22, 2019 -- National Family Week, 2019. Federal Register. November 27, 2019. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
- APP Praises President Trump’s Pro-Family Agenda on National Family Week. American Principles Project. November 25, 2019. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- Samuels, Brett (January 29, 2019). Trump touts proposed Bible literacy classes in state schools. The Hill. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
- Prestigiacomo, Amanda (January 28, 2019). 'Biblical Literacy' Classes In Public Schools Get Boost From Trump: 'Great!'. The Daily Wire. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
- Woodall, Crystal (January 28, 2019). Trump Celebrates Efforts to Put God and Bible Back in Schools. CBN News. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
- Fordham, Evie (January 28, 2019). Trump Turns His Attention to States' 'Great' Bible Literacy Class Bills. The Daily Caller. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
- O'Neil, Tyler (January 28, 2019). Trump Praises Bible Literacy Classes Proposed in Six States. PJ Media. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
- Trimble, Megan (January 28, 2019). Trump Appears to Support Bible Literacy Bills. U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
- Wagner, John (January 28, 2019). Trump offers encouragement for state efforts to teach Bible literacy in public schools. The Washington Post. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
See also:
- Freiburger, Calvin (January 29, 2019). Liberals outraged as Trump endorses Bible literacy classes in public schools. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
- Walsh, Matt (January 28, 2019). WALSH: Trump Says Bible Literacy Classes In School Are A 'Great' Idea. He's Absolutely Right. Here's Why. The Daily Wire. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
- Sasser, Hiram (February 6, 2019). It's not controversial: Bible literacy classes are legal. Washington Examiner. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- Boyer, Dave (February 7, 2019). Trump promotes faith-based adoptions in wake of legal furor. The Washington Times. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
- Hellmann, Jessie (February 7, 2019). Trump speaks about abortion, faith-based adoption at National Prayer Breakfast. The Hill. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
- Murphy, James (February 8, 2019). Trump at National Prayer Breakfast: “I Will Never Let You Down”. The New American. Retrieved February 8, 2019.
President Trump's address:
- President Trump Speaks at National Prayer Breakfast. C-SPAN. February 7, 2019. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
↑ Bedard, Paul (May 6, 2019). Trump White House opens door to Christian, conservative colleges. Washington Examiner. Retrieved May 6, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- Spiering, Charlie (June 26, 2019). ‘Four More Years!’: Donald Trump Thrills Faith and Freedom Convention. Breitbart News. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
- Boyer, Dave (June 26, 2019). Trump warns evangelical supporters to stop the 'wrong person' in 2020. The Washington Times. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
- Superville, Darlene (June 26, 2019). Trump tells evangelicals gains he’s made are ‘fragile’. Associated Press. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
- Robertson, Abigail (June 26, 2019). 'We Are Proudly Defending the Sanctity of Life': Trump Touts Pro-Life Record at 'Road to Majority' Conference. CBN News. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
- Sakelaris, Nicholas (June 26, 2019). Trump hails religious, economic, political victories at Faith & Freedom event. UPI. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
- Moore, Mark (June 26, 2019). Trump urges faith-based groups to support his re-election bid. New York Post. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
- Barillas, Martin M. (June 28, 2019). Trump praises Down syndrome pro-life advocate at Faith & Freedom conference. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
↑ Brown, Jon (September 9, 2019). Trump: Democrats 'not big believers in religion'. Washington Examiner. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- Kan, Janita (October 12, 2019). AG William Barr Warns on How Growing Secularism Is Pushing Out Religion, Traditional Values. The Epoch Times. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
- Frazin, Rachel (October 12, 2019). Barr criticizes LGBT curriculums without opt-outs. The Hill. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
- Frazin, Rachel (October 12, 2019). AG Barr blames drug overdoses on secular society. The Hill. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
- Coleman, Justine (October 13, 2019). Barr bemoans 'moral upheaval' that has brought 'suffering and misery'. The Hill. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
- Halaschak, Zachary (October 13, 2019). William Barr warns of 'militant' secularism in speech about declining religious values. Washington Examiner. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
- Parke, Caleb (October 14, 2019). AG Barr blasts 'militant secularists' in speech on religious freedom. Fox News. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
- Madden, Nate (October 14, 2019). AG Barr decries the ‘organized destruction’ brought on by the ‘unremitting assault on religion and traditional values’. Conservative Review. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
- Dreher, Rod (October 14, 2019). Bill Barr: Religious Liberty Warrior. The American Conservative. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
- Dinan, Stephen (October 16, 2019). 'Organized destruction': William Barr blasts 'militant secularists' over assault on religion. The Washington Times. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
- Berry, Susan (October 17, 2019). AG Bill Barr: Religious Freedom ‘Indispensable to Sustaining Free System of Government’. Breitbart News. Retrieved October 17, 2019.
See also:
- McGhee, Kaylee (October 14, 2019). William Barr is right: Society suffers as religion declines, and the ‘militant secularists’ are to blame. Washington Examiner. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
- Freiburger, Calvin (October 16, 2019). Leftists attack Attorney General Barr for denouncing ‘militant secularists’ in Notre Dame speech. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
- Dys, Jeremy (October 19, 2019). Jeremy Dys: Religious freedom courageously defended by AG William Barr against militant secularists. Fox News. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
- Hurt, Charles (October 17, 2019). William Barr's right about left's designs on religious freedom. The Washington Times. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
- Hurt, Charles (October 21, 2019). The Nuclear Option: AG Barr, Religious Freedom vs. Secular Zealots. Breitbart News. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
- Tyrrell Jr., R. Emmett (October 22, 2019). The atheists versus Bill Barr. The Washington Times. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
- Donovan, Chuck (October 23, 2019). Leftists going berserk because Trump’s attorney general defended religious liberty. LifeSiteNews (from the American Thinker). Retrieved October 23, 2019.
- Farris, Michael P. (October 24, 2019). William Barr is on the right side of history. The Hill. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
- Brown, Clifford A. (October 15, 2019). Attorney General Barr Speaks up for Religious Liberty. Ricochet. Retrieved October 28, 2019.
- Kilpatrick, William (November 8, 2019). Bill Barr shows there’s no such thing as ‘generic religion’. LifeSiteNews (from the Turning Point Project). Retrieved November 9, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- Olohan, Mary Margaret (November 12, 2019). Pence Promises To Stand For Religious Freedom With Faith-Based Organizations To Support Adoption. The Daily Caller. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
- Vondracek, Christopher (November 12, 2019). Pence touts Trump administration for receptivity to faith-based adoption agencies. The Washington Times. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
- Folley, Aris (November 14, 2019). Pence lauds proposed rule to allow faith-based adoption groups bar LGBTQ parents. The Hill. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- Secretary Pompeo Remarks at Concerned Women for America. C-SPAN. September 13, 2019. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
- Vice President Pence Remarks at Concerned Women for America Celebration. C-SPAN. September 12, 2019. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
- Olohan, Mary Margaret (September 13, 2019). Pence Says He Can’t Recall ‘Greater Honor’ Than Casting Final Vote to Defund Planned Parenthood. The Daily Signal (from The Daily Caller). Retrieved September 17, 2019.
- Olohan, Mary Margaret (September 13, 2019). Pence Says He’s Never Had A ‘Greater Honor’ Than Casting The Final Vote To Defund Planned Parenthood. The Daily Caller. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
- Dr. Beverly LaHaye and Penny Nance Celebrate 40 Years of Success for Concerned Women for America. ConservativeHQ. September 16, 2019. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
- Gehrke, Joel (September 17, 2019). Pompeo: China and Russia have ‘morally reprehensible’ hypocrisy on human rights. Washington Examiner. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- President Trump Addresses Values Voter Summit. C-SPAN. October 12, 2019. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
- Morris, Andrea (October 12, 2019). 'We Don't Worship Government, We Worship God': Trump Speaks at Values Voter Summit. CBN News. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
- Svab, Petr (October 12, 2019). Trump Vows to Defend ‘Family, Faith, Freedom’ at Values Voter Summit. The Epoch Times. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
- Howell, Tom (October 13, 2019). Trump appeals to evangelicals as bulwark against tsunami of liberal change. The Washington Times. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
- Spiering, Charlie (October 12, 2019). Donald Trump to Value Voters: ‘They’re Coming After Me Because I’m Fighting for You’. Breitbart News. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
- Byas, Steve (October 13, 2019). Trump Condemns Democrat Candidate Calls to Revoke Tax-exempt Status for Churches. The New American. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
- Vasquez, Christian (October 12, 2019). Trump takes his stump speech to the Values Voter Summit. Politico. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
- Howell, Tom (October 12, 2019). Trump blasts left as 'crazy,' tells evangelical audience Pelosi 'hates our country'. The Washington Times. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
- Phillips, Morgan (October 12, 2019). Trump OKs $50M to aid Syria amid outrage over US military pullout, Turkish offensive. Fox News. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
- Bowden, John (October 12, 2019). Trump releases $50 million to protect ethnic and religious minorities in Syria. The Hill. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
- Cimmino, Jeffrey (October 12, 2019). Trump: Turkey will face ‘swift, strong, and severe’ sanctions if it doesn't protect religious minorities in Syria. Washington Examiner. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
- Spiering, Charlie (October 12, 2019). Donald Trump Drives Home Urgency to End ‘Never Ending Wars’ in Emotional Speech. Breitbart News. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- Chamberlain, Samuel (February 19, 2019). Trump administration pushes for end to worldwide criminalization of homosexuality. Fox News. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
- Pollak, Joel B. (February 19, 2019). Trump to Launch Worldwide Fight to Decriminalize Homosexuality. Breitbart News. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
- Rodrigo, Chris Mills (February 19, 2019). Administration plans push to end criminalization of homosexuality worldwide. The Hill. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
See also:
- Pollak, Joel B. (June 11, 2019). Win for Trump’s Foreign Policy as Botswana Decriminalizes Gay Sex. Breitbart News. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
- Gennarini, Stefano (August 1, 2019). White House Confirms Global Campaign to Protect Homosexual Acts. C-Fam. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
- Benson, Guy (November 27, 2019). Two Cheers for the Trump Administration's New Global Initiative Against the Criminalization of Homosexuality. Townhall. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
- Gennarini, Stefano (December 13, 2019). US ambassador threatens to pull foreign aid unless Zambia embraces sodomy. LifeSiteNews (from C-Fam). Retrieved December 13, 2019.
- Shawn, Eric (December 18, 2019). Ambassadors Ric Grenell, Kelly Craft call out 69 countries that criminalize gay people. Fox News. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
- Gennarini, Stefano (December 20, 2019). Pro-transgender UN members reject Trump admin’s pro-gay foreign policy proposal. LifeSiteNews (from C-Fam). Retrieved December 20, 2019.
- Smith, Rob (January 4, 2020). Qatar Uses AJ+ To Meddle In Our Culture War. Human Events. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
The U.S. withdrew a pro-LGBT ambassador to Zambia after his criticisms of the country's traditional policies:
- U.S. recalls its ambassador to Zambia after gay rights row: sources. Reuters. December 23, 2019. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
- Bowden, John (December 23, 2019). US pulls ambassador to Zambia amid gay rights dustup. The Hill. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
- Mastrangelo, Dominick (December 23, 2019). US recalls ambassador to Zambia over support for gay rights. Washington Examiner. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
- Freiburger, Calvin (December 23, 2019). US withdraws ambassador who urged Zambia to embrace homosexuality. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
- Zambia: U.S. ambassador crossed line by defending jailed gay couple. Reuters. December 24, 2019. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
- Miles, Frank (December 23, 2019). US recalls ambassador to Zambia after he criticized jailing of gay couple: Report. Fox News. Retrieved December 25, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- Clabough, Raven (February 20, 2019). Foreign Policy Overreach: Trump’s Campaign to Decriminalize Homosexuality. The New American. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
- Freiburger, Calvin (February 20, 2019). Trump admin announces global push to decriminalize homosexuality: report. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
- Brown, Michael (June 3, 2019). Making Sense Of President Trump's Stance On LGBT Issues And People. Townhall. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- Delingpole, James (February 20, 2019). Delingpole: Claim – Trump’s Global War on Homophobia Is ‘Racist’, ‘Paternalistic’, ‘Colonial’. Breitbart News. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
- Chasmar, Jessica (February 20, 2019). Out magazine writer says Trump effort to decriminalize homosexuality abroad is 'old racist tactic'. The Washington Times. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
- Vespa, Matt (February 22, 2019). Beyond Parody: LGBT Magazine Says It's 'Racist' For Trump To Demand Iran Stop Killing Gay People. Townhall. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
- Whiton, Christian (February 26, 2019). Media Response to Trump’s Initiative To Defend Gay Human Rights Riddled With Hypocrisy. Townhall. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
- Savage, Rachel (September 25, 2019). Rights advocates call Trump's pledge to decriminalize gay sex 'a lie'. Reuters. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- McLean, Dorothy Cummings (June 4, 2019). Trump supports ‘Pride Month,’ again pledges to overturn laws criminalizing homosexuality worldwide. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved June 5, 2019.
- Pollak, Joel B. (May 31, 2019). Trump Celebrates LGBT Pride Month, Urges World to Decriminalize Homosexuality. Breitbart News. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
- Samuels, Brett (May 31, 2019). Trump recognizes Pride Month. The Hill. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
- Trump tweets in support of LGBT people to mark Pride Month. Associated Press. May 31, 2019. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
- Fitzsimons, Tim (May 31, 2019). Trump recognizes LGBTQ Pride Month for first time. NBC News. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
- Chapman, Michael W. (June 7, 2019). Trump: Let's 'Recognize the Outstanding Contributions LGBT People Have Made to Our Great Nation'. CNS News. Retrieved June 9, 2019.
- Brest, Mike (May 31, 2019). LGBT Groups and Activists Question Trump's Backing of Pride Month. The Daily Caller. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
Notable statements by other Trump Administration officials:
- Bourne, Lisa (July 8, 2019). US ambassador to Poland meets pushback for tweeting support of gay ‘pride’ month. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
See also:
- Polumbo, Bradley (June 3, 2019). Liberal activists use Pride Month to lie about Trump’s gay rights record. Washington Examiner. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
- Bohon, Dave (June 7, 2019). Trump Taken to Task for Congratulatory “LGBT Pride” Statement. The New American. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
- Brown, Michael (June 3, 2019). Making Sense Of President Trump's Stance On LGBT Issues And People. Townhall. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
- Warren, Steve (June 3, 2019). Conservative Christian Group Bashes Trump for Acknowledging LGBT Pride Month. CBN News. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
- Woodward, Chris (June 7, 2019). Evangelicals to Trump: On LGBT issue, 'you've got to pick a side'. OneNewsNow. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
- Nelson, Steven (June 8, 2019). White House touts Trump’s pro-gay remarks, but skeptics remain. Washington Examiner. Retrieved June 8, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- Freiburger, Calvin (July 30, 2019). Kellyanne Conway touts Trump as ‘first president to start ... approving of gay marriage’. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
- Gennarini, Stefano (August 2, 2019). White House confirms Trump’s LGBT support in multiple pro-gay tweets. LifeSiteNews (from C-Fam). Retrieved August 2, 2019.
- Freiburger, Calvin (September 12, 2019). Gay US ambassador to Bosnia participates in country’s first ‘pride’ parade. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved September 12, 2019.
- Mainwaring, Doug (December 19, 2019). US Navy begins construction on ship named in honor of homosexual pederast Harvey Milk. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
Specifically regarding the Trump campaign:
- Freiburger, Calvin (December 11, 2019). Trump reelection campaign courts LGBT voters with rainbow ‘pride’ merchandise. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
See also:
- Richardson, Valerie (August 22, 2019). Growing chasm on Trump divides LGBTQ movement along party lines. The Washington Times. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
- Polumbo, Brad (April 16, 2019). Trump actually has a decent LGBT record, except on one thing. Washington Examiner. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
- Polumbo, Brad (August 16, 2019). The Log Cabin Republicans just endorsed Trump; he deserves their support. Washington Examiner. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
- Mordock, Jeff (November 28, 2019). Justice Department's LGBTQ workers say administration's stance on protections harming morale. The Washington Times. Retrieved November 28, 2019.
↑ https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/09/epic-amish-trump-supporters-hold-cow-horse-wagon-carriage-trump-parade-fredericksburg-ohio-vvdeo/
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Perkins, Tony (January 7, 2020). Donald Trump is the best president Christians have ever had. LifeSiteNews (from FRC Action). Retrieved January 7, 2020.
Statements made by President Trump at a rally for evangelical Christians:
- Svab, Petr (January 5, 2020). Trump Highlights Aid to Faith in Speech to Evangelicals, Promises Action on In-school Prayer. The Epoch Times. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
- Wallace, Danielle (January 4, 2020). Trump tells evangelicals, 'We have God on our side' for 2020 election; hails end of Soleimani’s 'bloody rampage'. Fox News. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
- Howell, Tom; Boyer, Dave (January 3, 2020). Trump kicks off evangelical outreach, says 'God is on our side'. The Washington Times. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
- Lucey, Catherine (January 3, 2020). Trump Campaign Looks to Build Evangelical Support With Minority Outreach. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
- Mason, Jeff; Timmons, Heather (January 3, 2020). Trump tells evangelical rally he will put prayer in schools. Reuters. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
- Lemire, Jonathan; Schor, Elana (January 4, 2020). Trump portrays himself as defender of faith for evangelicals. Associated Press. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
- Chalfant, Morgan (January 3, 2020). Trump rallies evangelical supporters: 'We have God on our side'. The Hill. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
- Breuninger, Kevin (January 3, 2020). Trump rallies Evangelical support for his 2020 campaign after US kills top Iranian general. CNBC. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
See also:
- Ellis, Jenna (January 3, 2020). Evangelicals for Trump embraces moral political action. Washington Examiner. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
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Two references:
- President signs bill to improve security for synagogues, mosques, and other religious groups
- Trump signs bill to improve religious groups' security
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Multiple references:
- Berry, Susan (January 9, 2020). Justice Department: ‘Congress May Not Revive’ Equal Rights Amendment. Breitbart News. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- Freiburger, Calvin (January 8, 2020). Trump administration declares pro-abortion ‘Equal Rights Amendment’ dead on arrival. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- Warren, Steve (January 8, 2020). Justice Dept. Says 1972 Equal Rights Amendment Is Dead, 'States and Congress Cannot Resurrect It'. CBN News. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- Re, Gregg (January 8, 2020). DOJ undercuts efforts to revive Equal Rights Amendment, heartening pro-life groups. Fox News. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- Dinan, Stephen (January 8, 2020). Justice Department says Equal Rights Amendment is dead; Virginia ratification can't revive it. The Washington Times. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- Kan, Janita (January 8, 2020). Deadline for Ratifying Equal Rights Amendment Has Expired: DOJ’s Office of Legal Counsel. The Epoch Times. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- Higgins, Sean (January 8, 2020). Justice Department says Equal Rights Amendment is dead despite Democratic push. Washington Examiner. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- Kelley, Alexandra (January 9, 2020). U.S. Department of Justice argues it is too late to ratify the ERA. The Hill. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- Bravin, Jess (January 8, 2020). Clashes Over ERA Breaking Out Once More. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- Ballard, Andrew M. (January 8, 2020). DOJ Says Virginia’s Push for Equal Rights Amendment Futile (1). Bloomberg Law. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- Hurley, Lawrence (January 8, 2020). Trump administration casts doubt on women's rights amendment push. Reuters. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- LeBlanc, Steve (January 8, 2020). Justice Department: Too late to pass Equal Rights Amendment. Associated Press. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- Sullivan, Patricia (January 8, 2020). U.S. Justice Department says Virginia action would come too late to ratify ERA. The Washington Post. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- Stracqualursi, Veronica (January 8, 2020). Justice Department says deadline to ratify Equal Rights Amendment has expired. CNN. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- Whelan, Ed (January 8, 2020). OLC: Equal Rights Amendment Expired Decades Ago. National Review. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
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Multiple references:
↑ Donald Trump Proclaims Religious Freedom Day 2020
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Two references:
- Secretary Michael R. Pompeo At the International Religious Freedom Alliance Dinner
- Trump admin announces global alliance to defend religious liberty, end religious persecution
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Two references:
- Justice Department Defends Catholic School Sued for Letting Go Employee After Same-Sex Wedding
- Religious Liberty: Trump DOJ Defends Catholic School in State Court

[RRgains-1] 1.0 ^1.1 Easley, Jonathan (October 10, 2017). Religious right notches gains under Trump. The Hill. Retrieved October 10, 2017.

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Jalsevac, Steve (October 16, 2017). 68 more reasons to be grateful for President Trump. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved November 3, 2018.

Smith, Samuel (December 15, 2017). 7 Trump Accomplishments That Evangelicals Like. The Christian Post. Retrieved December 17, 2017.

Groppe, Maureen (January 19, 2018). First year of Trump-Pence brings bountiful blessings, religious conservatives say. USA Today. Retrieved January 20, 2018.

17 Reasons Why American Christians Celebrated in 2017. CBN News. December 31, 2017. Retrieved March 1, 2018.

Brody File: Trump Gets A+ on 'Evangelical Report Card' for His First Year. CBN News. January 20, 2018. Retrieved November 6, 2018.

[3] Jalsevac, Steve (October 16, 2017). 68 more reasons to be grateful for President Trump. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved November 3, 2018.

[4] Smith, Samuel (December 15, 2017). 7 Trump Accomplishments That Evangelicals Like. The Christian Post. Retrieved December 17, 2017.

[5] Groppe, Maureen (January 19, 2018). First year of Trump-Pence brings bountiful blessings, religious conservatives say. USA Today. Retrieved January 20, 2018.

[6] 17 Reasons Why American Christians Celebrated in 2017. CBN News. December 31, 2017. Retrieved March 1, 2018.

[7] Brody File: Trump Gets A+ on 'Evangelical Report Card' for His First Year. CBN News. January 20, 2018. Retrieved November 6, 2018.

[3] Berry, Susan (July 30, 2017). Seven Ways Trump Is Taking Back America’s Culture. Breitbart News. Retrieved July 30, 2017.

[4] Demko, Paul; Pittman, David; Ehley, Brianna (October 3, 2017). Why Price’s conservative imprint on HHS is likely to endure. Politico. Retrieved October 3, 2017.

[5] Easley, Jonathan (October 15, 2017). Trump ramps up the culture war. The Hill. Retrieved October 15, 2017.

[6] Proclamation 9605 of May 4, 2017 -- National Day of Prayer, 2017. Federal Register. May 9, 2017. Retrieved May 9, 2017.

[7] Multiple references:
Jackson, David; Groppe, Maureen (May 4, 2017). Trump executive order targets birth control, church involvement in politics. USA Today. Retrieved May 4, 2017.

Boyer, Dave (May 4, 2017). Trump gives churches ‘their voices back’ with approval to take part in partisan politics. The Washington Times. Retrieved May 4, 2017.

Trump marks National Day of Prayer, signs executive order on religious freedom. Fox News. May 4, 2017. Retrieved May 4, 2017.

[13] Jackson, David; Groppe, Maureen (May 4, 2017). Trump executive order targets birth control, church involvement in politics. USA Today. Retrieved May 4, 2017.

[14] Boyer, Dave (May 4, 2017). Trump gives churches ‘their voices back’ with approval to take part in partisan politics. The Washington Times. Retrieved May 4, 2017.

[15] Trump marks National Day of Prayer, signs executive order on religious freedom. Fox News. May 4, 2017. Retrieved May 4, 2017.

[8] Mason, Ian (May 4, 2017). Trump’s Religious Liberty Order Gives Sessions Major Leeway. Breitbart News. Retrieved May 5, 2017.

[9] Starnes, Todd (May 4, 2017). Trump: ‘We Will Not Allow People of Faith to be Bullied’. Townhall. Retrieved May 4, 2017.

[10] Multiple references:
French, David (May 4, 2017). Trump’s Executive Order on Religious Liberty Is Worse Than Useless. National Review. Retrieved May 4, 2017.

Harsanyi, David (May 4, 2017). Trump’s Executive Order On Religious Liberty Is A Big Disappointment. The Federalist. Retrieved May 4, 2017.

[19] French, David (May 4, 2017). Trump’s Executive Order on Religious Liberty Is Worse Than Useless. National Review. Retrieved May 4, 2017.

[20] Harsanyi, David (May 4, 2017). Trump’s Executive Order On Religious Liberty Is A Big Disappointment. The Federalist. Retrieved May 4, 2017.

[FRC2018Report-11] 11.0 ^11.1 Multiple references:
Bedard, Paul (May 2, 2018). Report: Trump ends Obama’s ‘war’ on religious liberty, helping millions. Washington Examiner. Retrieved May 2, 2018.

O'Neil, Tyler (May 3, 2018). Study: Trump Religious Freedom Order Helps 13.7 Million Receive Health Care and Social Services. PJ Media. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
See also:
Weber, Travis (May 2018). One Year Later: The Impact of President Trump’s Executive Order Protecting Religious Liberty. Family Research Council. Retrieved May 3, 2018.

[22] Bedard, Paul (May 2, 2018). Report: Trump ends Obama’s ‘war’ on religious liberty, helping millions. Washington Examiner. Retrieved May 2, 2018.

[23] O'Neil, Tyler (May 3, 2018). Study: Trump Religious Freedom Order Helps 13.7 Million Receive Health Care and Social Services. PJ Media. Retrieved May 3, 2018.

[24] Weber, Travis (May 2018). One Year Later: The Impact of President Trump’s Executive Order Protecting Religious Liberty. Family Research Council. Retrieved May 3, 2018.

[12] Multiple references:
Trump Administration Rolls Back Obamacare Birth Control Mandate. Voice of America. October 6, 2017. Retrieved October 6, 2017.

Howell Jr., Tom (October 6, 2017). Trump rolls back Obama-era contraception mandate. The Washington Times. Retrieved October 6, 2017.

Berry, Susan (October 6, 2017). Trump Administration Rescinds Obamacare’s HHS Contraceptive Mandate. Breitbart News. Retrieved October 6, 2017.

Singman, Brooke (October 6, 2017). Trump administration rolls back ObamaCare contraceptive mandate. Fox News. Retrieved October 6, 2017.

Lynch, Sarah N.; Humer, Caroline (October 6, 2017). Trump undermines U.S. birth control coverage requirement. Reuters. Retrieved October 6, 2017.

Lehman, Charles Fain (October 6, 2017). Trump Admin Announces Relief From Contraceptive Mandate for Religious Objectors. The Washington Free Beacon. Retrieved October 6, 2017.

[26] Trump Administration Rolls Back Obamacare Birth Control Mandate. Voice of America. October 6, 2017. Retrieved October 6, 2017.

[27] Howell Jr., Tom (October 6, 2017). Trump rolls back Obama-era contraception mandate. The Washington Times. Retrieved October 6, 2017.

[28] Berry, Susan (October 6, 2017). Trump Administration Rescinds Obamacare’s HHS Contraceptive Mandate. Breitbart News. Retrieved October 6, 2017.

[29] Singman, Brooke (October 6, 2017). Trump administration rolls back ObamaCare contraceptive mandate. Fox News. Retrieved October 6, 2017.

[30] Lynch, Sarah N.; Humer, Caroline (October 6, 2017). Trump undermines U.S. birth control coverage requirement. Reuters. Retrieved October 6, 2017.

[31] Lehman, Charles Fain (October 6, 2017). Trump Admin Announces Relief From Contraceptive Mandate for Religious Objectors. The Washington Free Beacon. Retrieved October 6, 2017.

[DOJ.26HHSliberty-13] 13.0 ^13.1 Multiple references:
Klukowski, Ken (October 6, 2017). Trump DOJ and HHS Issue Major Religious Liberty, Pro-Life Protections. Breitbart News. Retrieved October 7, 2017.

Crary, David; Alonso-Zaldivar, Ricardo (October 7, 2017). Citing religious freedom, Trump backing off Obama-era rules. Fox News (from the Associated Press). Retrieved October 7, 2017.

[33] Klukowski, Ken (October 6, 2017). Trump DOJ and HHS Issue Major Religious Liberty, Pro-Life Protections. Breitbart News. Retrieved October 7, 2017.

[34] Crary, David; Alonso-Zaldivar, Ricardo (October 7, 2017). Citing religious freedom, Trump backing off Obama-era rules. Fox News (from the Associated Press). Retrieved October 7, 2017.

[Mandate2018-14] 14.0 ^14.1 Multiple references:
Re, Gregg (November 7, 2018). Trump neuters ObamaCare birth control coverage mandate, tightens regulations on plans covering abortion. Fox News. Retrieved November 8, 2018.

Berry, Susan (November 7, 2018). Trump Admin Protects Objectors to Obamacare Contraceptive Mandate. Breitbart News. Retrieved November 8, 2018.

Howell, Tom (November 8, 2018). Trump admin finalizes sweeping carve-out from Obamacare contraception mandate. The Washington Times. Retrieved November 8, 2018.

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See also:
Israel, Melanie (November 8, 2018). Thank You President Trump for Protecting Christians From Having to Fund Abortion Pills. LifeNews. Retrieved November 8, 2018.

Russell, Nicole (November 8, 2018). Novel idea: HHS says Little Sisters of the Poor don't have to provide birth control. Washington Examiner. Retrieved November 8, 2018.

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Zoll, Rachel; Tucker, Eric; Gurman, Sadie (October 6, 2017). AG directive protects religious objectors to LGBT rights. Fox News (from the Associated Press). Retrieved October 7, 2017.

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Brody, David (October 12, 2017). Restoring Respect for Religious Liberty, AG Jeff Sessions Puts Teeth to Trump's Order. CBN News. Retrieved May 10, 2018.

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Berry, Susan (November 7, 2017). Department of Agriculture Religious Freedom Policy Resolves Case of Christian Meat Packer. Breitbart News. Retrieved November 7, 2017.

Hodges, Mark (November 13, 2017). Gov’t agency reverses Obama guidelines, allows pro-marriage speech at work. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved November 7, 2018.

Smith, Samuel (November 7, 2017). USDA Vows to Protect Christians' Views on Marriage After Business Owner Threatened Under Obama. The Christian Post. Retrieved November 7, 2017.

Battle over censoring Bible has clear winner. WND. November 6, 2017. Retrieved November 7, 2017.
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Bourne, Lisa (January 25, 2017). LGBTQ pages vanish from White House website as Trump takes control. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

Patton, Julie Brown (January 26, 2017). Trump Administration Purges LGBTQ Rights, Health Care, Climate Change White House Web Pages. The Gospel Herald Society. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

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O'Hara, Mary Emily (January 24, 2017). Trump Administration Removes LGBTQ Content From Federal Websites. NBC News. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
See also:
Rosiak, Luke (January 21, 2017). Here's What Really Happened With the 'Missing' LGBT White House Page. The Daily Caller. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

Rocheleau, Matt (January 20, 2017). Why are whitehouse.gov web pages disappearing? The Boston Globe. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

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Trump administration revokes Obama-era transgender bathroom guidance for schools. Fox News. February 22, 2017. Retrieved February 22, 2017.

Richardson, Bradford (February 22, 2017). Trump lifts Obama-era directive on transgender bathrooms. The Washington Times. Retrieved February 15, 2018.

Trotta, Daniel (February 22, 2017). Trump revokes Obama guidelines on transgender bathrooms. Reuters. Retrieved February 15, 2018.

LaBarbera, Peter (February 22, 2018). Trump drops Obama’s ‘transgender’ school bathroom order. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved February 15, 2018.

Mass, Warren (February 23, 2017). Trump Rescinds Transgender Bathroom and Locker-room Rules. The New American. Retrieved February 15, 2018.

Danilova, Maria; Gurman, Sadie (February 23, 2017). Trump administration lifts transgender bathroom guidance. Associated Press. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
However, see also:
Munro, Neil (February 23, 2018). Donald Trump Junks Obama Transgender Policy, But Does Not Oppose ‘Gender Identity’. Breitbart News. Retrieved February 15, 2018.

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[73] Mass, Warren (February 23, 2017). Trump Rescinds Transgender Bathroom and Locker-room Rules. The New American. Retrieved February 15, 2018.

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See also:
Richardson, Bradford; Boyer, Dave (February 21, 2017). White House says transgender students are a states’ rights issue. The Washington Times. Retrieved February 15, 2018.

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Klukowski, Ken (February 12, 2017). Trump Administration Hits Pause on Transgender Lawsuit. Breitbart News. Retrieved February 15, 2018.

Chretien, Claire (February 13, 2018). Trump administration won’t pursue Obama transgender school bathrooms edict in court. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved February 15, 2018.

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Carter, Brandon (July 1, 2017). Trump breaks tradition, doesn't recognize LGBT Pride Month. The Hill. Retrieved July 1, 2017.

Groening, Chad; Butts, Charlie (June 6, 2017). 'Historical' run of LGBT Pride Month at an end? OneNewsNow. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

Phuong, Zenny (June 14, 2017). Trump Broke Predecessor’s Tradition of Proclaiming LGBT Pride Month. CNS News. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

LaBarbera, Peter (June 2, 2017). Trump breaks with Obama tradition of designating June as ‘LGBT Pride Month’. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

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Munro, Neil (June 30, 2017). Pentagon Halts Obama’s Transgender Endorsement Plan. Breitbart News. Retrieved July 1, 2017.

Pentagon delays enlistment of transgender recruits. Fox News. July 30, 2017. Retrieved July 1, 2017.

Siegel, Josh (June 30, 2017). Jim Mattis delays plan for transgender enlistment in military. Washington Examiner. Retrieved July 1, 2017.

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Wong, Kristina (July 26, 2017). Trump Announces Ban on Transgender People in the U.S. Military. Breitbart News. Retrieved July 26, 2017.

Persons, Sally; Miller, S.A. (July 26, 2017). Trump issues edict: Transgender troops will not serve in U.S. military. The Washington Times. Retrieved July 26, 2017.

Kheel, Rebecca; Savransky, Rebecca (July 26, 2017). Trump to ban transgender people from all military service. The Hill. Retrieved July 26, 2017.

Chakraborty, Barnini (July 26, 2017). Trump announces ban on transgender individuals serving in military. Fox News. Retrieved July 26, 2017.

Bredemeier, Ken (July 26, 2017). Trump: Transgender People Barred From US Military. Voice of America. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
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Munro, Neil (August 25, 2017). Donald Trump Formally Erases Obama’s Pro-Transgender Military Rules. Breitbart News. Retrieved August 25, 2017.

Trump issues guidance on transgender military ban. Fox News. August 25, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2017.

Boyer, Dave (August 25, 2017). Donald Trump signs ban on transgenders serving in military. The Washington Times. Retrieved August 25, 2017.

Trump Tells Mattis to Indefinitely Ban Transgender Recruits. Voice of America. August 25, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2017.

Mason, Jeff (August 25, 2017). Trump signs memo directing Pentagon to implement transgender ban. Reuters. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
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Chamberlain, Samuel (August 29, 2017). Mattis freezes Trump ban on transgender troops pending review. Fox News. Retrieved August 29, 2017.

Mattis: Transgender Members in US Military May Serve Until Study Completed. Voice of America (from Reuters). August 29, 2017. Retrieved August 29, 2017.

Kew, Ben (August 29, 2017). Mattis: Transgender Soldiers Stay Pending March Decision. Breitbart News. Retrieved August 30, 2017.

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See also:
Munro, Neil (March 26, 2018). Transgender: Pentagon Says Fewer Than 25 Soldiers Requested Genitalia Surgery. Breitbart News. Retrieved March 26, 2018.

Munro, Neil (February 28, 2019). Pentagon Shuts Down Democrats’ Demand for Transgender Military. Breitbart News. Retrieved March 1, 2019.

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Sessions Says Workplace Discrimination Laws Don't Protect Transgenders. Voice of America. October 5, 2017. Retrieved October 5, 2017.

Justice Department scraps transgender workplace protections. Fox News (from the Associated Press). October 5, 2017. Retrieved October 5, 2017.

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DeCiccio, Emily (January 6, 2020). Gay rights group blasts Trump administration over discrimination guideline change. Fox News. Retrieved January 6, 2020.

D'Angelo, Chris (December 27, 2019). Interior Department Cut ‘Sexual Orientation’ From Anti-Discrimination Guideline. HuffPost. Retrieved January 6, 2020.

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Berry, Susan (April 14, 2017). Trump Appoints Religious Liberty Defender Roger Severino to Head HHS Office for Civil Rights. Breitbart News. Retrieved April 14, 2017.

LaBarbera, Peter (April 11, 2017). Trump picks pro-life conservative to lead HHS civil rights office. Life Site News. Retrieved April 14, 2017.

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Hellmann, Jessie (April 10, 2018). Trump appointee at center of fight over religious freedom. The Hill. Retrieved April 11, 2018.

Kodjak, Alison (March 20, 2018). Civil Rights Chief At HHS Defends The Right To Refuse Care On Religious Grounds. NPR. Retrieved April 11, 2018.

Freiburger, Calvin (June 29, 2018). ‘We’re just getting started,’ civil rights chief at Trump HHS tells pro-lifers. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
See also:
Graham, Tim (March 23, 2018). NPR Alarmed by Conservatives at HHS Defending Religious Freedom. NewsBusters. Retrieved April 11, 2018.

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See also:
Haberkorn, Jennifer (March 6, 2018). Abstinence advocate gets final say on family planning dollars. Politico. Retrieved March 6, 2018.

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Freiburger, Calvin (March 23, 2018). Trump official says US is ‘pro-life country’ at United Nations. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved March 23, 2018.

Sampathkumar, Mythili (March 22, 2018). US politics Trump official says US is ‘pro-life country’ at closed-door UN meeting. The Independent. Retrieved March 23, 2018.

Ertelt, Steven (March 23, 2018). Trump Official Tells United Nations the “United States is a Pro-Life Country”. LifeNews. Retrieved March 23, 2018.

Anapol, Avery (April 17, 2018). Trump official claimed US is a 'pro-life nation' in UN meeting: report. The Hill. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
See also:
Gennarini, Stefano (March 26, 2018). Trump admin helps pro-life nations hold the line at UN. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved March 26, 2018.

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Proclamation 9677 of November 17, 2017 -- National Family Week, 2017. Federal Register. Retrieved November 22, 2017.

Trump Declares National Family Week: ‘We Can Show Support to Our Family Members by Loving Selflessly’. CNS News. November 22, 2017. Retrieved November 22, 2017.

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Kennedy, Ben (October 13, 2017). '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). Trump to become first sitting president to address Values Voter Summit. The Hill. Retrieved October 13, 2017.

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LaBarbera, Peter (March 10, 2017). DeVos meets with gay and transgender activists. Now pro-family groups want equal time. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved November 5, 2019.

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See also:
Starr, Penny (December 12, 2018). Religious Liberty Advocates Praise Trump for Signing Genocide Law. Breitbart News. Retrieved December 13, 2018.

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Dallas, Kelsey (May 5, 2018). 'Nothing is more powerful than God': A look at President Donald Trump's new faith-based initiatives. Deseret News. Retrieved May 7, 2018.

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Kraychik, Robert (July 25, 2018). Mick Mulvaney: Past Administration ‘Used Taxpayer Dollars’ to ‘Discourage Christian Values’. Breitbart News. Retrieved July 25, 2018.

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Wong, Kristina (July 28, 2018). Watch — Religious Freedom Ambassador Sam Brownback: ‘Faith Is a Good Thing’. Breitbart News. Retrieved July 28, 2018.

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On the Genocide Recovery and Persecution Response Program and U.S. funding in the Middle East:
Gill, Joshua (July 26, 2018). Pence Announces US Genocide Recovery and Persecution Response Program. The Daily Caller. Retrieved July 26, 2018.

Grogan, Courtney (July 26, 2018). Pence announces Genocide Recovery Program for Iraqi minorities. Catholic News Agency. Retrieved July 26, 2018.

Morello, Carol (July 26, 2018). Help is on the way, at last, for religious minorities in Iraq. The Washington Post. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
See also:
Richardson, Bradford (July 26, 2018). Pence unleashes on North Korean abuses: 'Much worse' than China. The Washington Times. Retrieved July 27, 2018.

Williams, Thomas D. (July 28, 2018). Mike Pence: Persecution of Christians in North Korea ‘Has No Rival on the Earth’. Breitbart News. Retrieved July 28, 2018.

Freiburger, Calvin (July 26, 2018). Mike Pence: Religious freedom is ‘top priority’ of Trump Administration. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved July 26, 2018.

Lucas, Fred (July 26, 2018). 7 Big Moments From Pence Address on Religious Freedom. The Daily Signal. Retrieved July 26, 2018.

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[272] Lee, Morgan (July 26, 2018). Pence and Pompeo Make Big Religious Freedom Pledges. Christianity Today. Retrieved July 26, 2018.

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[274] Smith, Samuel (July 27, 2018). What Does the State Department's Potomac Declaration Say and Do? The Christian Post. Retrieved July 27, 2018.

[275] Cimmino, Jeffrey (July 27, 2018). Pompeo Releases Declaration Calling for Governments to Uphold Religious Freedom. The Washington Free Beacon. Retrieved July 27, 2018.

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[279] Grogan, Courtney (July 26, 2018). Pence announces Genocide Recovery Program for Iraqi minorities. Catholic News Agency. Retrieved July 26, 2018.

[280] Morello, Carol (July 26, 2018). Help is on the way, at last, for religious minorities in Iraq. The Washington Post. Retrieved July 26, 2018.

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Mordock, Jeff (July 30, 2018). DOJ forms Religious Liberty Task Force to protect freedom of religion. The Washington Times. Retrieved July 30, 2018.

Cimmino, Jeffrey (July 30, 2018). Sessions Announces New Religious Liberty Task Force. The Washington Free Beacon. Retrieved July 30, 2018.

Wheeler, Lydia (July 30, 2018). Sessions announces 'religious liberty task force'. The Hill. Retrieved July 30, 2018.

Cohen, Kelly (July 30, 2018). Justice Department creates religious liberty task force. Washington Examiner. Retrieved July 30, 2018.

Starr, Penny (July 30, 2018). Jeff Sessions: ’Dangerous Movement’ Eroding Americans’ Religious Liberty. Breitbart News. Retrieved July 30, 2018.

Pandolfo, Chris (July 30, 2018). Trump launches religious freedom task force to undo another Obama legacy. Conservative Review. Retrieved July 30, 2018.

Browder, Jenna (July 30, 2018). '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). 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). Sessions announces creation of Religious Liberty Task Force. UPI. Retrieved July 31, 2018.

Jeff Sessions announces creation of "religious liberty task force". CBS News. July 30, 2018. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
See also:
Ellis, Jenna (July 30, 2018). Trump and Jeff Sessions prioritize religious liberty with new Justice Department task force. Washington Examiner. Retrieved July 30, 2018.

Hobbs, Jay (August 4, 2018). The DOJ’s Religious-Liberty Task Force Is a Breath of Fresh Air. National Review. Retrieved August 4, 2018.

Russell, Donna (July 31, 2018). 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.

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[288] Wheeler, Lydia (July 30, 2018). Sessions announces 'religious liberty task force'. The Hill. Retrieved July 30, 2018.

[289] Cohen, Kelly (July 30, 2018). Justice Department creates religious liberty task force. Washington Examiner. Retrieved July 30, 2018.

[290] Starr, Penny (July 30, 2018). Jeff Sessions: ’Dangerous Movement’ Eroding Americans’ Religious Liberty. Breitbart News. Retrieved July 30, 2018.

[291] Pandolfo, Chris (July 30, 2018). Trump launches religious freedom task force to undo another Obama legacy. Conservative Review. Retrieved July 30, 2018.

[292] Browder, Jenna (July 30, 2018). 'A Core Principle from the Beginning of Our Country': Sessions Launches Religious Freedom Task Force. CBN News. Retrieved July 31, 2018.

[293] Arter, Melanie (July 30, 2018). Sessions: We Will Keep Fighting for Religious Liberty, and ‘We’re Going to Keep Winning’. CNS News. Retrieved July 31, 2018.

[294] Downs, Ray (July 30, 2018). Sessions announces creation of Religious Liberty Task Force. UPI. Retrieved July 31, 2018.

[295] Jeff Sessions announces creation of "religious liberty task force". CBS News. July 30, 2018. Retrieved July 31, 2018.

[296] Ellis, Jenna (July 30, 2018). Trump and Jeff Sessions prioritize religious liberty with new Justice Department task force. Washington Examiner. Retrieved July 30, 2018.

[297] Hobbs, Jay (August 4, 2018). The DOJ’s Religious-Liberty Task Force Is a Breath of Fresh Air. National Review. Retrieved August 4, 2018.

[298] Russell, Donna (July 31, 2018). 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.

[62] Multiple references:
Richardson, Valerie (November 16, 2018). USAID expands funding to private, religious schools under new global education policy. The Washington Times. Retrieved November 20, 2018.

Berry, Susan (November 16, 2018). Trump Administration Expands International Education Funding to Faith-Based Groups. Breitbart News. Retrieved November 20, 2018.

Chandak, Neetu (November 17, 2018). Trump Administration Expands Education Funding to Faith-Based, Private Sector Groups Helping Children in Developing Countries. The Daily Caller. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
See also:
Dorman, Sam (November 19, 2018). Conservative Leaders Praise Trump Admin’s Decision to Expand USAID Funding to Religious, Non-State Education. Independent Journal Review. Retrieved November 20, 2018.

[300] Richardson, Valerie (November 16, 2018). USAID expands funding to private, religious schools under new global education policy. The Washington Times. Retrieved November 20, 2018.

[301] Berry, Susan (November 16, 2018). Trump Administration Expands International Education Funding to Faith-Based Groups. Breitbart News. Retrieved November 20, 2018.

[302] Chandak, Neetu (November 17, 2018). Trump Administration Expands Education Funding to Faith-Based, Private Sector Groups Helping Children in Developing Countries. The Daily Caller. Retrieved November 20, 2018.

[303] Dorman, Sam (November 19, 2018). Conservative Leaders Praise Trump Admin’s Decision to Expand USAID Funding to Religious, Non-State Education. Independent Journal Review. Retrieved November 20, 2018.

[63] Multiple references:
Tennant, Michael (February 14, 2018). Education Department Won’t Pursue Transgender Students’ Bathroom Claims. The New American. Retrieved February 14, 2018.

Mainwaring, Doug (February 12, 2018). Trump’s Education Department will no longer accept LGBT student bathroom complaints: report. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved February 14, 2018.

Berry, Susan (February 13, 2018). Report: Education Department to Reject Transgender Bathroom Complaints. Breitbart News. Retrieved February 14, 2018.

Chapman, Michael W. (February 13, 2018). Report: Trump's DOE to Reject Transgender Student Bathroom Complaints. CNS News. Retrieved February 14, 2018.

Richardson, Bradford (February 13, 2018). Transgender bathroom complaints will no longer be investigated by Education Department. The Washington Times. Retrieved February 14, 2018.

Balingit, Moriah (February 12, 2018). Education Department no longer investigating transgender bathroom complaints. The Washington Post. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
See also:
Berry, Susan (February 28, 2018). Report: Trump Administration Has Dismissed 15 of 19 Transgender Student Complaints in Past Year. Breitbart News. Retrieved February 28, 2018.

[305] Tennant, Michael (February 14, 2018). Education Department Won’t Pursue Transgender Students’ Bathroom Claims. The New American. Retrieved February 14, 2018.

[306] Mainwaring, Doug (February 12, 2018). Trump’s Education Department will no longer accept LGBT student bathroom complaints: report. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved February 14, 2018.

[307] Berry, Susan (February 13, 2018). Report: Education Department to Reject Transgender Bathroom Complaints. Breitbart News. Retrieved February 14, 2018.

[308] Chapman, Michael W. (February 13, 2018). Report: Trump's DOE to Reject Transgender Student Bathroom Complaints. CNS News. Retrieved February 14, 2018.

[309] Richardson, Bradford (February 13, 2018). Transgender bathroom complaints will no longer be investigated by Education Department. The Washington Times. Retrieved February 14, 2018.

[310] Balingit, Moriah (February 12, 2018). Education Department no longer investigating transgender bathroom complaints. The Washington Post. Retrieved February 14, 2018.

[311] Berry, Susan (February 28, 2018). Report: Trump Administration Has Dismissed 15 of 19 Transgender Student Complaints in Past Year. Breitbart News. Retrieved February 28, 2018.

[64] Multiple references:
Singman, Brooke; Mears, Bill (January 22, 2019). Supreme Court lets Pentagon limit transgender military service while lawsuits proceed. Fox News. Retrieved January 22, 2019.

Kendall, Brent; Youssef, Nancy A. (January 22, 2019). Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to Implement Transgender Restrictions in Military. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved January 23, 2019.

Swoyer, Alex (January 22, 2019). Supreme Court allows Trump administration transgender military policy to go into effect. The Washington Times. Retrieved January 22, 2019.

Barillas, Martin M. (January 22, 2019). U.S. Supreme Court allows Trump admin to enforce ban on transgender troops. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved January 22, 2019.

Klukowski, Ken (January 23, 2019). Supreme Court Allows Military Transgender Ban to Continue—for Now. Breitbart News. Retrieved January 23, 2019.

Kirkwood, R. Cort (January 22, 2019). Supreme Court: Trump’s Partial Transgender Ban Stays Until Courts Settle It. The New American. Retrieved January 22, 2019.

Wheeler, Lydia; Kheel, Rebecca (January 22, 2019). Supreme Court allows transgender military ban to be enforced. The Hill. Retrieved January 22, 2019.

Quinn, Melissa (January 22, 2019). Supreme Court allows Trump administration to enforce military's transgender ban. Washington Examiner. Retrieved January 22, 2019.

Chung, Andrew (January 22, 2019). Trump transgender troop limits can take effect, top court decides. Reuters. Retrieved January 22, 2019.

Wolf, Richard (January 22, 2019). Supreme Court allows Trump's partial ban on transgender troops in military to take effect. USA Today. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
A federal judge lifted an injunction on the policy shortly after the Supreme Court's decision:
Freiburger, Calvin (March 8, 2019). Federal judge lifts block on enforcing Trump admin ban on gender-confused soldiers. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved March 11, 2019.

Kheel, Rebecca (March 7, 2019). Federal judge lifts last of injunctions against transgender military ban. The Hill. Retrieved March 7, 2019.

Stancy Correll, Diana (March 7, 2019). Federal judge lifts injunction against Trump's transgender military ban. Washington Examiner. Retrieved March 7, 2019.

Marimow, Ann E. (March 7, 2019). Federal judge allows Trump administration's restrictions on transgender troops. The Washington Post. Retrieved March 7, 2019.

Marimow, Ann E. (March 7, 2019). Federal judge: White House can implement restrictions on transgender troops. Stars and Stripes (from The Washington Post). Retrieved March 8, 2019.
The last obstacle to implementation was lifted shortly afterward:
Kheel, Rebecca (March 26, 2019). Appeals court clears path for Pentagon to enforce transgender ban April 12. The Hill. Retrieved March 29, 2019.

Copp, Tara (March 27, 2019). Pentagon to move forward on limits for transgender troops as final legal hurdle falls. Military Times. Retrieved March 29, 2019.

Larson, Erik (March 26, 2019). Ban on Trans People in Military Cleared to Take Effect April 12. Bloomberg. Retrieved March 29, 2019.

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[314] Kendall, Brent; Youssef, Nancy A. (January 22, 2019). Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to Implement Transgender Restrictions in Military. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved January 23, 2019.

[315] Swoyer, Alex (January 22, 2019). Supreme Court allows Trump administration transgender military policy to go into effect. The Washington Times. Retrieved January 22, 2019.

[316] Barillas, Martin M. (January 22, 2019). U.S. Supreme Court allows Trump admin to enforce ban on transgender troops. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved January 22, 2019.

[317] Klukowski, Ken (January 23, 2019). Supreme Court Allows Military Transgender Ban to Continue—for Now. Breitbart News. Retrieved January 23, 2019.

[318] Kirkwood, R. Cort (January 22, 2019). Supreme Court: Trump’s Partial Transgender Ban Stays Until Courts Settle It. The New American. Retrieved January 22, 2019.

[319] Wheeler, Lydia; Kheel, Rebecca (January 22, 2019). Supreme Court allows transgender military ban to be enforced. The Hill. Retrieved January 22, 2019.

[320] Quinn, Melissa (January 22, 2019). Supreme Court allows Trump administration to enforce military's transgender ban. Washington Examiner. Retrieved January 22, 2019.

[321] Chung, Andrew (January 22, 2019). Trump transgender troop limits can take effect, top court decides. Reuters. Retrieved January 22, 2019.

[322] Wolf, Richard (January 22, 2019). Supreme Court allows Trump's partial ban on transgender troops in military to take effect. USA Today. Retrieved January 22, 2019.

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[324] Kheel, Rebecca (March 7, 2019). Federal judge lifts last of injunctions against transgender military ban. The Hill. Retrieved March 7, 2019.

[325] Stancy Correll, Diana (March 7, 2019). Federal judge lifts injunction against Trump's transgender military ban. Washington Examiner. Retrieved March 7, 2019.

[326] Marimow, Ann E. (March 7, 2019). Federal judge allows Trump administration's restrictions on transgender troops. The Washington Post. Retrieved March 7, 2019.

[327] Marimow, Ann E. (March 7, 2019). Federal judge: White House can implement restrictions on transgender troops. Stars and Stripes (from The Washington Post). Retrieved March 8, 2019.

[328] Kheel, Rebecca (March 26, 2019). Appeals court clears path for Pentagon to enforce transgender ban April 12. The Hill. Retrieved March 29, 2019.

[329] Copp, Tara (March 27, 2019). Pentagon to move forward on limits for transgender troops as final legal hurdle falls. Military Times. Retrieved March 29, 2019.

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[ImplementTransBan2019-65] 65.0 ^65.1 Multiple references:
Freiburger, Calvin (March 13, 2019). Pentagon finally implements Trump’s transgender military ban. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved March 13, 2019.

Wong, Kristina (March 13, 2019). Pentagon Acting on Policy to Disqualify Transgender Recruits with Gender Dysphoria. Breitbart News. Retrieved March 13, 2019.

Youssef, Nancy A. (March 13, 2019). Pentagon Imposes New Restrictions on Transgender Service Members. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved March 14, 2019.

Pentagon Signs Directive to Implement Trump’s Transgender Military Ban. The Epoch Times (from Reuters). Retrieved March 13, 2019.

Baldor, Lolita C. (March 12, 2019). Pentagon rule will largely bar transitioning transgender troops, recruits after April 12. The Washington Times (from the Associated Press). Retrieved March 13, 2019.

Kheel, Rebecca (March 12, 2019). Pentagon signs directive to implement transgender military ban. The Hill. Retrieved March 13, 2019.

Caralle, Katelyn (March 12, 2019). Defense Department to implement trans military ban. Washington Examiner. Retrieved March 13, 2019.

Bois, Paul (March 13, 2019). Pentagon Implements Trump Administration's Transgender Military Ban. The Daily Wire. Retrieved March 13, 2019.

Athey, Amber (March 13, 2019). DOD Releases New Guidelines on Transgender Service Members. The Daily Caller. Retrieved March 13, 2019.

Brook, Tom Vanden (March 12, 2019). Pentagon's transgender policy will ban those who require treatment for gender dysphoria. USA Today. Retrieved March 13, 2019.

Jones, Emily (March 13, 2019). Pentagon Will Now Ban Most Transgender Troops from Military Service. CBN News. Retrieved March 13, 2019.

Martinez, Luis; McLaughlin, Elizabeth (March 13, 2019). Pentagon issues new transgender policy limiting service members to birth gender. ABC News. Retrieved March 13, 2019.

Bowden, John (March 13, 2019). Pentagon sets new limits on transgender service members. The Hill. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
Earlier that month, the Pentagon announced it would implement the policy:
Carr, Grace (March 8, 2019). Pentagon to Activate Transgender Military Ban After Judge Removes Block. The Daily Caller. Retrieved March 8, 2019.

Axelrod, Tal (March 8, 2019). Trump plans to implement transgender military ban after court ruling. The Hill. Retrieved March 8, 2019.

McIntyre, Jamie (March 8, 2019). Pentagon tells currently serving transgender troops they can stay. Washington Examiner. Retrieved March 8, 2019.

Pentagon set to implement transgender ban. CBS News. March 8, 2019. Retrieved March 8, 2019.

Harkins, Gina (March 8, 2019). Pentagon Set to Block Transgender People from Joining the Military. Miltiary.com. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
See also:
Russell, Nicole (January 22, 2019). Trump's military transgender ban is more reasonable than you think. Washington Examiner. Retrieved January 22, 2019.

McIntyre, Jamie (March 13, 2019). Pentagon on new transgender policy: ‘This is not a ban’. Washington Examiner. Retrieved March 13, 2019.

Kime, Patricia (March 13, 2019). The 9,000 Transgender Troops in Uniform Will Continue to Serve, Officials Say. Military.com. Retrieved March 13, 2019.

Munro, Neil (March 13, 2019). Munro: The Radical Politics Beneath Cory Booker’s Praise of Transgender Troops. Breitbart News. Retrieved March 13, 2019.

Wong, Kristina (April 14, 2019). Senior DOD Official: Military Chiefs’ Concerns Over Readiness Prompted New Transgender Policy. Breitbart News. Retrieved April 14, 2019.

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[333] Wong, Kristina (March 13, 2019). Pentagon Acting on Policy to Disqualify Transgender Recruits with Gender Dysphoria. Breitbart News. Retrieved March 13, 2019.

[334] Youssef, Nancy A. (March 13, 2019). Pentagon Imposes New Restrictions on Transgender Service Members. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved March 14, 2019.

[335] Pentagon Signs Directive to Implement Trump’s Transgender Military Ban. The Epoch Times (from Reuters). Retrieved March 13, 2019.

[336] Baldor, Lolita C. (March 12, 2019). Pentagon rule will largely bar transitioning transgender troops, recruits after April 12. The Washington Times (from the Associated Press). Retrieved March 13, 2019.

[337] Kheel, Rebecca (March 12, 2019). Pentagon signs directive to implement transgender military ban. The Hill. Retrieved March 13, 2019.

[338] Caralle, Katelyn (March 12, 2019). Defense Department to implement trans military ban. Washington Examiner. Retrieved March 13, 2019.

[339] Bois, Paul (March 13, 2019). Pentagon Implements Trump Administration's Transgender Military Ban. The Daily Wire. Retrieved March 13, 2019.

[340] Athey, Amber (March 13, 2019). DOD Releases New Guidelines on Transgender Service Members. The Daily Caller. Retrieved March 13, 2019.

[341] Brook, Tom Vanden (March 12, 2019). Pentagon's transgender policy will ban those who require treatment for gender dysphoria. USA Today. Retrieved March 13, 2019.

[342] Jones, Emily (March 13, 2019). Pentagon Will Now Ban Most Transgender Troops from Military Service. CBN News. Retrieved March 13, 2019.

[343] Martinez, Luis; McLaughlin, Elizabeth (March 13, 2019). Pentagon issues new transgender policy limiting service members to birth gender. ABC News. Retrieved March 13, 2019.

[344] Bowden, John (March 13, 2019). Pentagon sets new limits on transgender service members. The Hill. Retrieved March 14, 2019.

[345] Carr, Grace (March 8, 2019). Pentagon to Activate Transgender Military Ban After Judge Removes Block. The Daily Caller. Retrieved March 8, 2019.

[346] Axelrod, Tal (March 8, 2019). Trump plans to implement transgender military ban after court ruling. The Hill. Retrieved March 8, 2019.

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Crowder, Courtney; Clayworth, Jason (November 18, 2018). EXCLUSIVE: How Trump administration pressure to dump 4-H's LGBT policy led to Iowa leader's firing. The Des Moines Register. Retrieved November 19, 2018.

Iowa 4-H head fired after push to drop discrimination rule. Associated Press. November 18, 2018. Retrieved November 19, 2018.

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Hellmann, Jessie (April 20, 2018). Trump admin announces abstinence-focused overhaul of teen pregnancy program. The Hill. Retrieved April 22, 2018.

Haynes, Terry (April 20, 2018). Trump Administration Revamps Teen Pregnancy Program To Focus On Abstinence. The Daily Caller. Retrieved April 22, 2018.

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Anapol, Avery (May 12, 2018). Trump administration rolls back rules protecting transgender inmates in federal prisons. The Hill. Retrieved May 13, 2018.

U.S. rolls back protections for transgender prison inmates. Reuters. May 12, 2018. Retrieved May 13, 2018.

Munro, Neil (May 13, 2018). Transgender: AG Sessions Ends Obama’s Mixed-Sex Prison Policy. Breitbart News. Retrieved May 14, 2018.

Chretien, Claire (May 14, 2018). Trump admin makes it harder for ‘transgender’ males to be allowed into female prisons. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved May 14, 2018.

Brest, Mike (May 12, 2018). Trump Changes Guidelines For Transgender Inmates. The Daily Caller. Retrieved May 13, 2018.

Brokaw, Sommer (May 12, 2018). Justice Department rolls back transgender prison protections. UPI. Retrieved May 13, 2018.

Zeal, Cillian (May 12, 2018). Trump Admin Eliminates Obama Prison Rules that Catered to Transgender Inmates. The Western Journal. Retrieved May 13, 2018.

Hayes, Christal (May 11, 2018). Trump rolls back Obama rules that helped transgender prisoners. USA Today. Retrieved May 13, 2018.

Benner, Katie (May 11, 2018). Federal Prisons Roll Back Rules Protecting Transgender People. The New York Times. Retrieved May 13, 2018.

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[364] U.S. rolls back protections for transgender prison inmates. Reuters. May 12, 2018. Retrieved May 13, 2018.

[365] Munro, Neil (May 13, 2018). Transgender: AG Sessions Ends Obama’s Mixed-Sex Prison Policy. Breitbart News. Retrieved May 14, 2018.

[366] Chretien, Claire (May 14, 2018). Trump admin makes it harder for ‘transgender’ males to be allowed into female prisons. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved May 14, 2018.

[367] Brest, Mike (May 12, 2018). Trump Changes Guidelines For Transgender Inmates. The Daily Caller. Retrieved May 13, 2018.

[368] Brokaw, Sommer (May 12, 2018). Justice Department rolls back transgender prison protections. UPI. Retrieved May 13, 2018.

[369] Zeal, Cillian (May 12, 2018). Trump Admin Eliminates Obama Prison Rules that Catered to Transgender Inmates. The Western Journal. Retrieved May 13, 2018.

[370] Hayes, Christal (May 11, 2018). Trump rolls back Obama rules that helped transgender prisoners. USA Today. Retrieved May 13, 2018.

[371] Benner, Katie (May 11, 2018). Federal Prisons Roll Back Rules Protecting Transgender People. The New York Times. Retrieved May 13, 2018.

[70] Multiple references:
Mainwaring, Doug (June 13, 2018). Pentagon brass influenced by Trump admin refuse to honor LGBT ‘pride month’. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved June 13, 2018.

Manchester, Julia (June 11, 2018). Pentagon declines to acknowledge LGBT Pride Month for first time since 'don't ask, don't tell' repeal. The Hill. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

Sonne, Paul (June 11, 2018). As transgender ban looms, Pentagon leaders distance themselves from LGBT pride events. The Washington Post. Retrieved June 13, 2018.

[373] Mainwaring, Doug (June 13, 2018). Pentagon brass influenced by Trump admin refuse to honor LGBT ‘pride month’. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved June 13, 2018.

[374] Manchester, Julia (June 11, 2018). Pentagon declines to acknowledge LGBT Pride Month for first time since 'don't ask, don't tell' repeal. The Hill. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

[375] Sonne, Paul (June 11, 2018). As transgender ban looms, Pentagon leaders distance themselves from LGBT pride events. The Washington Post. Retrieved June 13, 2018.

[71] Multiple references:
Mainwaring, Doug (June 4, 2018). In contrast with Obama, Trump White House refuses to recognize LGBT ‘Pride Month’. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

Fitzsimons, Tim (June 1, 2018). President Trump misses LGBTQ Pride Month — again. NBC News. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
See also:
Cross, Isaac (June 7, 2018). Daily Beast Writer Bashes Trump, Christians on ‘Gay Pride Month’. NewsBusters. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

[377] Mainwaring, Doug (June 4, 2018). In contrast with Obama, Trump White House refuses to recognize LGBT ‘Pride Month’. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

[378] Fitzsimons, Tim (June 1, 2018). President Trump misses LGBTQ Pride Month — again. NBC News. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

[379] Cross, Isaac (June 7, 2018). Daily Beast Writer Bashes Trump, Christians on ‘Gay Pride Month’. NewsBusters. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

[72] Starr, Penny (July 1, 2018). Federal Government Resources Used to Promote LGBT Pride. Breitbart News. Retrieved July 1, 2018.

[SameSexDiplomats-73] 73.0 ^73.1 Multiple references:
Chakraborty, Barnini (October 2, 2018). US restricts same-sex visas for diplomat partners, sets January deadline to get married or get out. Fox News. Retrieved October 11, 2018.

Freiburger, Calvin (October 3, 2018). Trump denies visas to same-sex partners of diplomats who aren’t ‘married’, LGBT lobby outraged. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved October 11, 2018.

Donati, Jessica (October 2, 2018). Trump Administration Halts Some Same-Sex Visas for Foreign Officials in U.S. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved October 11, 2018.

Gstalter, Morgan (October 1, 2018). Trump administration begins denying visas to some same-sex partners of foreign diplomats: report. The Hill. Retrieved October 11, 2018.

U.S. will not grant diplomatic visas to same-sex partners: officials. Reuters. October 2, 2018. Retrieved October 11, 2018.

Hjelmgaard, Kim (October 2, 2018). Trump administration halts visas for same-sex partners of diplomats, UN employees. USA Today. Retrieved October 11, 2018.

[382] Chakraborty, Barnini (October 2, 2018). US restricts same-sex visas for diplomat partners, sets January deadline to get married or get out. Fox News. Retrieved October 11, 2018.

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Pergram, Chad; Pappas, Alex (January 24, 2018). Pence casts tie-breaking vote to confirm Brownback as ambassador. Fox News. Retrieved February 12, 2018.

Robertson, Abigail (January 24, 2018). Brownback Confirmed to Religious Freedom Post After Dramatic Senate Showdown. CBN News. Retrieved February 12, 2018.

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Carney, Jordain (January 24, 2018). Pence breaks tie to confirm Trump's pick for religious ambassador. The Hill. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
Brownback was sworn in on February 1, 2018:
Wise, Lindsay; Kumar, Anita (February 1, 2018). Pence jokes about his two tie-breaking votes as Brownback is sworn in as ambassador. The Kansas City Star. Retrieved February 12, 2018.

Rosales, Erik (February 1, 2018). Brownback Sworn in as Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom. CBN News. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
See also:
Starr, Penny (July 31, 2017). White House Nominates Sam Brownback as Religious Freedom Envoy: ‘Religious Freedom Is the First Freedom’. Breitbart News. Retrieved February 12, 2018.

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Proclamation 9690 of January 16, 2018 -- Religious Freedom Day, 2018. Federal Register. January 22, 2018. Retrieved January 24, 2018.

Chapman, Michael W. (January 16, 2018). Trump: Freedom Doesn't Come From Govt, It's a 'Sacred Right From Almighty God'. CNS News. Retrieved January 24, 2018.

Boyer, Dave (January 16, 2018). Trump proclaims day of religious freedom for all — including nuns and bakers. The Washington Times. Retrieved January 24, 2018.

President Trump proclaims January 16 ‘Religious Freedom Day’. LifeSiteNews. January 16, 2018. Retrieved January 24, 2018.

Williams, Thomas D. (January 17, 2018). President Trump Proclaims ‘Religious Freedom Day’, Defending Nuns and Bakers. Breitbart News. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
See also:
Williams, Thomas D. (January 18, 2018). White House Homepage Features First Couple in Sistine Chapel for Religious Freedom Day. Breitbart News. Retrieved January 24, 2018.

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[400] Boyer, Dave (January 16, 2018). Trump proclaims day of religious freedom for all — including nuns and bakers. The Washington Times. Retrieved January 24, 2018.

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[403] Williams, Thomas D. (January 18, 2018). White House Homepage Features First Couple in Sistine Chapel for Religious Freedom Day. Breitbart News. Retrieved January 24, 2018.

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Morello, Carol (April 20, 2018). State Department strikes reproductive rights, ‘Occupied Territories’ from human rights report. The Washington Post. Retrieved April 28, 2018.

Freiburger, Calvin (April 24, 2018). Trump administration declares abortion is ‘not a human right’. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved April 28, 2018.

Berry, Susan (May 2, 2018). State Department Drops ‘Reproductive Rights’ from List of Human Rights. Breitbart News. Retrieved May 2, 2018.

Barrow, Tzippe (April 23, 2018). US State Dept Report Drops 'Occupied' from References to Judea and Samaria. CBN News. Retrieved April 28, 2018.

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[408] Berry, Susan (May 2, 2018). State Department Drops ‘Reproductive Rights’ from List of Human Rights. Breitbart News. Retrieved May 2, 2018.

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Newman, Alex (October 5, 2018). Secretary of State Pompeo Continues Obama’s LGBT “Imperialism”. The New American. Retrieved October 5, 2018.

Gennarini, Stefano (September 27, 2018). Is the Trump administration serious about refusing to promote the LGBT agenda? LifeSiteNews (from C-Fam). Retrieved September 28, 2018.

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[412] Newman, Alex (October 5, 2018). Secretary of State Pompeo Continues Obama’s LGBT “Imperialism”. The New American. Retrieved October 5, 2018.

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Vondracek, Christopher (April 23, 2019). Catholics applaud President Trump, hit birth control at prayer breakfast. The Washington Times. Retrieved April 23, 2019.

Trump targets LGBTQ protections. Axios. May 24, 2019. Retrieved May 25, 2019.

Baker, Sam (June 16, 2019). Trump’s trump card: Social conservatism. Axios. Retrieved June 17, 2019.

Crary, David (August 20, 2019). Trump steadily fulfills goals on religious right wish list. Associated Press. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
See also:
Pradhan, Rachana; Ollstein, Alice Miranda (May 20, 2019). How Mike Pence's 'Indiana mafia' took over health care policy. Politico. Retrieved May 20, 2019.

Abutaleb, Yasmeen; Tanfani, Joseph (May 30, 2019). As Trump rewrites public health rules, Pence sees conservative agenda born again. Reuters. Retrieved May 30, 2019.

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[417] Trump targets LGBTQ protections. Axios. May 24, 2019. Retrieved May 25, 2019.

[418] Baker, Sam (June 16, 2019). Trump’s trump card: Social conservatism. Axios. Retrieved June 17, 2019.

[419] Crary, David (August 20, 2019). Trump steadily fulfills goals on religious right wish list. Associated Press. Retrieved August 20, 2019.

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Dys, Jeremy (May 2019). Trump and Religious Liberty. First Things. Retrieved May 6, 2019.

Lockwood, Frank E. (May 6, 2019). Evangelical leaders see Trump as strong ally. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved May 6, 2019.

Vondracek, Christopher (August 22, 2019). Halting mounting attacks on churches, people of faith deemed a foreign policy priority. The Washington Times. Retrieved August 22, 2019.

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Freiburger, Calvin (October 11, 2019). USAID chief details Trump war on persecution, ‘unleashing’ religious orgs to serve communities. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved October 11, 2019.

Madden, Nate (December 26, 2019). Trump administration names and shames the world’s 9 worst countries for religious persecution. Conservative Review. Retrieved December 26, 2019.
See also:
Russell, Nicole (June 27, 2019). No, the DOJ isn’t supporting Christian conservatives at the expense of other religious groups. Washington Examiner. Retrieved June 27, 2019.

Cimmino, Jeffrey (September 11, 2019) Trump religion envoy blames 'guilt complex' for Western reluctance to protect Christians. Washington Examiner. Retrieved September 11, 2019.

Williams, Thomas D. (September 14, 2019). Sam Brownback Says Christian Persecution Is at All-Time High. Breitbart News. Retrieved September 14, 2019.

Leonard, Kimberly (September 26, 2019). 'It should be treated just like every other civil right': Top Trump health official looks to enshrine religious liberty. Washington Examiner. Retrieved September 26, 2019.

Cimmino, Jeffrey (October 8, 2019). Assistant attorney general: Religious schools shouldn't be shut out of government programs. Washington Examiner. Retrieved October 8, 2019.

Vondracek, Christopher (October 8, 2019). World under Trump far different from John Lennon's secular 'Imagine,' official says. The Washington Times. Retrieved October 8, 2019.

Philipp, Joshua (September 22, 2019). The Quiet Spiritual Awakening In the US Government. The Epoch Times. Retrieved September 22, 2019.

Berry, Susan (October 22, 2019). WATCH: Trump Asks HUD Secretary Ben Carson to Open Cabinet Meeting with Prayer. Breitbart News. Retrieved October 22, 2019.

Adelmann, Bob (October 23, 2019). Prayers for the President Continue in Washington and the White House. The New American. Retrieved October 23, 2019.

Tapscott, Mark (October 30, 2019). Evangelicals Worry About Growing Intolerance, See Trump as Bulwark of Protection. The Epoch Times. Retrieved October 30, 2019.

Van Maren, Jonathon (September 20, 2019). Left melts down after Trump’s education secretary DeVos visits Catholic school with anti-trans policy. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved November 5, 2019.

Vondracek, Christopher (November 7, 2019). Mike Pence defends federal aid funneling to Christian groups. The Washington Times. Retrieved November 8, 2019.

Mead, Walter Russell (December 23, 2019). Pompeo Champions the Faithful. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved December 24, 2019.

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Moran, Sean (January 23, 2019). Trump Grants Religious Exemption Protecting Christian Foster Care Programs. Breitbart News. Retrieved January 23, 2019.

Richardson, Valerie (January 23, 2019). HHS grants waiver protecting faith-based foster-care providers in South Carolina. The Washington Times. Retrieved January 23, 2019.

Freiburger, Calvin (January 24, 2019). Trump admin backs religious foster agency’s right to reject same-sex households. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved January 24, 2019.

Armour, Stephanie (January 23, 2019). Trump Exempts Christian Social-Services Group From Non-Discrimination Rule. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved January 23, 2019.

Hellmann, Jesse (January 23, 2019). Trump admin grants religious exemption to federally-funded foster care program. The Hill. Retrieved January 23, 2019.

Dallas, Kelsey (January 23, 2019). Trump administration moves to protect faith-based foster care agencies that don't serve LGBT couples. Deseret News. Retrieved January 23, 2019.

Meckler, Laura (January 23, 2019). Trump administration grants waiver to agency that works only with Christian families. The Washington Post. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
Conservative criticism on how the Trump Administration enacted this change:
Anderson, Katie (January 25, 2019). Trump on Christian foster homes: Doing the right thing the wrong way. Washington Examiner. Retrieved January 25, 2019.
See also:
Richardson, Valerie (January 28, 2019). Faith-based foster-care providers targeted in religious-freedom battle. The Washington Times. Retrieved January 29, 2019.

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[447] Armour, Stephanie (January 23, 2019). Trump Exempts Christian Social-Services Group From Non-Discrimination Rule. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved January 23, 2019.

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[449] Dallas, Kelsey (January 23, 2019). Trump administration moves to protect faith-based foster care agencies that don't serve LGBT couples. Deseret News. Retrieved January 23, 2019.

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Axelrod, Tal (March 12, 2019). DeVos moves to allow religious groups to provide federally funded services to private schools. The Hill. Retrieved March 14, 2019.

Warren, Steve (March 12, 2019). US Dept. of Ed. Just Dropped These Restrictions Against Religious Groups. CBN News. Retrieved March 14, 2019.

Rousselle, Christine (March 13, 2019). DeVos allows religious groups to provide educational services. Catholic News Agency. Retrieved March 14, 2019.

O'Brien, Cortney (March 12, 2019). The Department of Education Just Made the System Fairer to Religious Institutions. Townhall. Retrieved March 14, 2019.

Hagen, Lisa (March 11, 2019). DeVos: Feds Can Give Funds to Religious Education Groups. U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved March 14, 2019.

Education Dept Changes Practice to Follow Playground Ruling. WND. March 13, 2019. Retrieved March 14, 2019.

Balingit, Moriah; Smith, Morgan (March 12, 2019). DeVos allows religious groups to provide taxpayer-funded services in private schools. The Washington Post. Retrieved March 14, 2019.

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[461] Green, Erica L. (March 11, 2019). DeVos Moves to Ease Church-State Rules in Education. The New York Times. Retrieved March 14, 2019.

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Berry, Susan (May 2, 2019). Trump Administration Announces Final Conscience Rule Protecting Healthcare Providers. Breitbart News. Retrieved May 2, 2019.

Freiburger, Calvin (May 2, 2019). Trump issues religious-freedom protections for doctors, nurses forced to do abortions. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved May 2, 2019.

Armour, Stephanie (May 2, 2019). White House Unveils Rule to Protect Health Workers’ Religious, Moral Beliefs. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved May 2, 2019.

Dorman, Sam (May 2, 2019). Protections expanded for doctors with 'conscience' objections to abortions, other procedures. Fox News. Retrieved May 2, 2019.

Howell, Tom (May 2, 2019). Trump announces new conscience rule for health workers. The Washington Times. Retrieved May 2, 2019.

McMorris, Bill (May 2, 2019). Trump Admin Will Protect Rights of Doctors Who Decline to Perform Abortions. The Washington Free Beacon. Retrieved May 2, 2019.

Carr, Grace (May 2, 2019). Trump Administration Issues Rule Allowing Health Care Providers to Refuse Services that Violate 'Conscience'. The Daily Caller. Retrieved May 2, 2019.

Leonard, Kimberly (May 2, 2019). Trump administration lets religious doctors opt out of abortion referrals. Washington Examiner. Retrieved May 2, 2019.

Abutaleb, Yasmeen (May 2, 2019). U.S. health agency finalizes conscience and religious freedom rule. Reuters. Retrieved May 2, 2019.

Weixel, Nathaniel (May 2, 2019). Trump administration creates new religious, moral protections for health workers. The Hill. Retrieved May 2, 2019.

Alonso-Zaldivar, Ricardo (May 2, 2019). Trump defends clinicians’ right to refuse to do abortions. Associated Press. Retrieved May 2, 2019.

Sanger-Katz, Margot (May 2, 2019). Trump Administration Strengthens ‘Conscience Rule’ for Health Care Workers. The New York Times. Retrieved May 2, 2019.

Trump Administration Issues Rule Allowing Health Care Providers to Refuse Services That Violate ‘Conscience’. The Epoch Times (from The Daily Caller). May 3, 2019. Retrieved May 3, 2019.
See also:
Russell, Nicole (May 3, 2019). Trump comes through on religious liberty yet again. Washington Examiner. Retrieved May 3, 2019.

Green, Emma (May 7, 2019). Health and Human Services and the Religious-Liberty War. The Atlantic. Retrieved August 14, 2019.

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[465] Armour, Stephanie (May 2, 2019). White House Unveils Rule to Protect Health Workers’ Religious, Moral Beliefs. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved May 2, 2019.

[466] Dorman, Sam (May 2, 2019). Protections expanded for doctors with 'conscience' objections to abortions, other procedures. Fox News. Retrieved May 2, 2019.

[467] Howell, Tom (May 2, 2019). Trump announces new conscience rule for health workers. The Washington Times. Retrieved May 2, 2019.

[468] McMorris, Bill (May 2, 2019). Trump Admin Will Protect Rights of Doctors Who Decline to Perform Abortions. The Washington Free Beacon. Retrieved May 2, 2019.

[469] Carr, Grace (May 2, 2019). Trump Administration Issues Rule Allowing Health Care Providers to Refuse Services that Violate 'Conscience'. The Daily Caller. Retrieved May 2, 2019.

[470] Leonard, Kimberly (May 2, 2019). Trump administration lets religious doctors opt out of abortion referrals. Washington Examiner. Retrieved May 2, 2019.

[471] Abutaleb, Yasmeen (May 2, 2019). U.S. health agency finalizes conscience and religious freedom rule. Reuters. Retrieved May 2, 2019.

[472] Weixel, Nathaniel (May 2, 2019). Trump administration creates new religious, moral protections for health workers. The Hill. Retrieved May 2, 2019.

[473] Alonso-Zaldivar, Ricardo (May 2, 2019). Trump defends clinicians’ right to refuse to do abortions. Associated Press. Retrieved May 2, 2019.

[474] Sanger-Katz, Margot (May 2, 2019). Trump Administration Strengthens ‘Conscience Rule’ for Health Care Workers. The New York Times. Retrieved May 2, 2019.

[475] Trump Administration Issues Rule Allowing Health Care Providers to Refuse Services That Violate ‘Conscience’. The Epoch Times (from The Daily Caller). May 3, 2019. Retrieved May 3, 2019.

[476] Russell, Nicole (May 3, 2019). Trump comes through on religious liberty yet again. Washington Examiner. Retrieved May 3, 2019.

[477] Green, Emma (May 7, 2019). Health and Human Services and the Religious-Liberty War. The Atlantic. Retrieved August 14, 2019.

[86] Kodjak, Alison (May 2, 2019). New Trump Rule Protects Health Care Workers Who Refuse Care For Religious Reasons. NPR. Retrieved May 2, 2019.

[87] Swoyer, Alex (May 6, 2019). Number of religious land use cases spikes under Trump administration. The Washington Times. Retrieved May 6, 2019.

[88] Multiple references:
Adelmann, Bob (May 28, 2019). FAA to Investigate San Antonio’s Ban of Chick-fil-A From Its Airport. The New American. Retrieved May 28, 2019.

Barillas, Martin M. (May 29, 2019). Federal gov’t investigates two airports for ‘religious’ discrimination after banning Chick-fil-A. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved May 30, 2019.

Morris, Kyle (May 27, 2019). Department of Transportation Launches Investigation Into Chick-fil-A Airport Bans. Breitbart News. Retrieved May 28, 2019.

Starr, Penny (May 30, 2019). FAA Investigating Airports for Religious Discrimination in Chick-fil-A Bans. Breitbart News. Retrieved May 31, 2019.

Dorman, Sam (May 25, 2019). FAA investigating religious discrimination complaints after airports exclude Chick-fil-a. Fox News. Retrieved May 25, 2019.

Frazin, Rachel (May 24, 2019). Trump admin investigating religious discrimination claims after Chick-fil-A excluded from airports. The Hill. Retrieved May 25, 2019.

Sharma, Vaishnavee (May 25, 2019). FAA investigates religious discrimination complaints after two airports exclude Chick-fil-A. Washington Examiner. Retrieved May 25, 2019.

Saavedra, Ryan (May 25, 2019). FAA Investigating 2 Airports For Religious Discrimination After Booting Chick-Fil-A. The Daily Wire. Retrieved May 25, 2019.

Moritz, John C. (May 25, 2019). FAA joins Chick-fil-A fracas, will investigate whether cities discriminated against chain. USA Today. Retrieved May 25, 2019.

McGuinness, Dylan (May 24, 2019). FAA brings new scrutiny to San Antonio’s polarizing vote to bar Chick-fil-A from airport. San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved May 25, 2019.

Prince, Molly (May 24, 2019). Department of Transportation Launches Investigation Into Chick-fil-A Bans. The Daily Caller. Retrieved May 26, 2019.

Fox, Megan (May 25, 2019). Trump Administration Launches Investigation into Religious Discrimination Against Chick-fil-A. PJ Media. Retrieved May 26, 2019.

Department of Transportation Launches Investigation Into Chick-fil-A Bans. The Epoch Times (from The Daily Caller). May 26, 2019. Retrieved May 26, 2019.

[481] Adelmann, Bob (May 28, 2019). FAA to Investigate San Antonio’s Ban of Chick-fil-A From Its Airport. The New American. Retrieved May 28, 2019.

[482] Barillas, Martin M. (May 29, 2019). Federal gov’t investigates two airports for ‘religious’ discrimination after banning Chick-fil-A. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved May 30, 2019.

[483] Morris, Kyle (May 27, 2019). Department of Transportation Launches Investigation Into Chick-fil-A Airport Bans. Breitbart News. Retrieved May 28, 2019.

[484] Starr, Penny (May 30, 2019). FAA Investigating Airports for Religious Discrimination in Chick-fil-A Bans. Breitbart News. Retrieved May 31, 2019.

[485] Dorman, Sam (May 25, 2019). FAA investigating religious discrimination complaints after airports exclude Chick-fil-a. Fox News. Retrieved May 25, 2019.

[486] Frazin, Rachel (May 24, 2019). Trump admin investigating religious discrimination claims after Chick-fil-A excluded from airports. The Hill. Retrieved May 25, 2019.

[487] Sharma, Vaishnavee (May 25, 2019). FAA investigates religious discrimination complaints after two airports exclude Chick-fil-A. Washington Examiner. Retrieved May 25, 2019.

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[490] McGuinness, Dylan (May 24, 2019). FAA brings new scrutiny to San Antonio’s polarizing vote to bar Chick-fil-A from airport. San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved May 25, 2019.

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[492] Fox, Megan (May 25, 2019). Trump Administration Launches Investigation into Religious Discrimination Against Chick-fil-A. PJ Media. Retrieved May 26, 2019.

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 :''Main article: [[Donald Trump achievements]]''
-This article is a non-exhaustive list of achievements by [[President of the United States of America|U.S. President]] [[Donald Trump]], [[Trump Administration|his administration]], and [[United States Congress|Congress]] related to [[religious liberty]], gender issues, and other social issues.
+This article is a non-exhaustive list of achievements by [[President of the United States of America|U.S. President]] [[Donald Trump]], [[Trump Administration|his administration]], and [[United States Congress|Congress]] related to [[religious liberty]] and [[LGBT]] issues.
-For achievements related to abortion, see [[Donald Trump achievements: Abortion]]. For social policy achievements related to the military, see [[Donald Trump achievements: Military, national security, and anti-terrorism]].
+For achievements on other social issues, see [[Donald Trump achievements: Abortion]] and [[Donald Trump achievements: Healthcare, welfare, and other social issues]].
 ==2017==
-The Trump Administration advanced and enacted numerous social conservative policies in 2017.<ref name="RRgains">Easley, Jonathan (October 10, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/354629-religious-right-notches-gains-under-trump Religious right notches gains under Trump]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 10, 2017.</ref><ref>Multiple references:
+The Trump Administration advanced and enacted numerous social conservative policies in 2017.<ref name="RRgains">Easley, Jonathan (October 10, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/354629-religious-right-notches-gains-under-trump Religious right notches gains under Trump]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 10, 2017.</ref><ref>Multiple references:
-*Jalsevac, Steve (October 16, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/still-need-convincing-here-are-18-more-reasons-why-it-is-crucial-to-support UPDATED: 53 more reasons to be grateful for President Trump]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
+*Jalsevac, Steve (October 16, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/still-need-convincing-here-are-18-more-reasons-why-it-is-crucial-to-supportUPDATED: 68 more reasons to be grateful for President Trump]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
 *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.
-*[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.</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). [http://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). [http://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). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/355399-trump-ramps-up-the-culture-war Trump ramps up the culture war]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 15, 2017.</ref>
+*[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.
+*[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===
-*December 22, 2017—As part of a $1.5 trillion tax cut bill President Trump signed, the [[ObamaCare]] individual mandate was also repealed.<ref>Multiple references:
-*Meyer, Ali (December 22, 2017). [http://freebeacon.com/issues/president-trump-signs-tax-cuts-jobs-law-signaling-promise-kept-american-people/ President Trump Signs Tax Cuts and Jobs Into Law, Signaling Promise Kept to the American People]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
-*Heavey, Susan; Lambert, Lisa (December 22, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-tax/trump-signs-tax-government-spending-bills-into-law-idUSKBN1EG1T1 Trump signs tax, government spending bills into law]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved December 29, 2017. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
-*Sahadi, Jeanne (December 22, 2017). [http://money.cnn.com/2017/12/15/news/economy/gop-tax-plan-details/index.html What's in the GOP's final tax plan]. ''CNN''. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
-*Singman, Brooke (December 21, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/12/21/tax-bill-strikes-major-blow-to-obamacare-will-it-survive.html Tax bill strikes major blow to ObamaCare: Will it survive?]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
-See also:
-*Nolte, John (December 29, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/02/nolte-obamacare-mandate-repeal-important-civil-rights-victory-years/ Nolte: Obamacare Mandate Repeal Is the Most Important Civil Rights Victory in Years]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 29, 2017.</ref>
 ===Executive actions, 2017===
-The Trump Administration took numerous actions related to healthcare and welfare:
-*January 20, 2017—On his first day in office, Trump signed an executive order that would lessen [[Obamacare]]'s burden while Republicans work to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.<ref>Fabian, Jordan (January 20, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/315414-trump-signs-obamacare-executive-order Trump signs ObamaCare executive order]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 20, 2017.</ref><ref>Chamberlain, Samuel (January 20, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/01/20/trump-orders-regulatory-freeze-directs-agencies-to-ease-burden-obamacare.html In first executive order, Trump tells agencies to ease ObamaCare burden]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 20, 2017.</ref>
-*August 30, 2017—The Department of Health and Human Services rescinded an Obama-era directive that had allowed states to request a waiver to ignore [[work requirements]] for the poor in order to receive welfare.<ref>Multiple references:
-*Spiering, Charlie (August 30, 2017). [http://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). [http://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.
-*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.
-*[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>
-*October 12, 2017—President Trump signed an executive order to increase market competition and make the healthcare market freer, such as by expanding access to plans that reach across state lines and which do not have to comply with ObamaCare rules.<ref>Multiple references:
-*Spiering, Charlie (October 12, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/12/beginning-trump-signs-executive-order-loosen-obamacare-grip/ ‘Only the Beginning’: Trump Signs Executive Order to Loosen Obamacare Grip]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
-*Boyer, Dave (October 12, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/oct/12/trump-executive-order-expand-health-care-options/ Trump’s executive order for health care alternatives prods Congress to pass Obamacare repeal]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
-*Bredemeier, Ken (October 12, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-health-care-law-changes/4067429.html Trump Orders Health Care Law Changes]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
-*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/12/trump-clears-way-for-obamacare-alternatives-in-new-executive-order-goes-around-stalled-congress.html Trump clears way for ObamaCare 'alternatives' in new executive order, goes around stalled Congress]. ''Fox News''. October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 12, 2017.</ref> The Labor Department finalized the rule resulting from this order in June 2018.<ref name="Association2018"/>
-*October 12, 2017—The Trump Administration announced it would stop paying Obamacare subsidies, which a federal court ruled during the Obama Administration to be unconstitutional.<ref>Multiple references:
-*Moran, Sean (October 13, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/13/president-trump-suspends-obamacare-subsidies/ President Trump Suspends Obamacare Subsidies]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
-*[https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-to-stop-paying-cost-sharing-subsidies/4068691.html Trump Plans to Stop Paying Health Insurance Subsidies]. ''Voice of America'' (from the ''Associated Press''). October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
-*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/13/trump-to-halt-obamacare-subsidies-legal-fight-likely.html Trump to halt 'massive' ObamaCare subsidies, legal fight likely]. ''Fox News''. October 13, 2017. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
-*Dinan, Stephen (October 12, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/oct/12/white-house-end-obamacare-subsidies-health-insuran/ Trump declares Obamacare payments illegal; deals second blow to health law]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
-*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/13/trumps-obamacare-subsidy-cutoff-triggers-political-war.html Trump's ObamaCare subsidy cutoff triggers political war]. ''Fox News''. October 13, 2017. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
-*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-healthcare-trump/white-house-says-it-cant-lawfully-pay-obamacare-subsidies-idUSKBN1CH24C White House says it can't lawfully pay Obamacare subsidies]. ''Reuters''. October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 17, 2017.</ref>
-*In addition to creating initiatives to reduce [[food stamp]] usage,<ref name="7Reasons2017"/> the Trump Administration cracked down on food stamp fraud.<ref>Rodriquez, Katherine (December 25, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/25/the-seven-biggest-takedowns-of-food-stamp-fraud-in-2017/ The Seven Biggest Takedowns of Food Stamp Fraud in 2017]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 25, 2017.</ref>
 The Trump Administration took numerous actions related to religious liberty:
 *May 4, 2017—On the annual [[National Day of Prayer]],<ref>[https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2017-05-09/pdf/2017-09570.pdf Proclamation 9605 of May 4, 2017 -- National Day of Prayer, 2017]. ''Federal Register''. May 9, 2017. Retrieved May 9, 2017.</ref> President Trump signed an executive order on religious liberty. Among its provisions, it loosened IRS restrictions against political activities by tax-exempt religious organizations, effectively weakening the [[Johnson Amendment]]; and it attempted to make it easier for employers not to provide contraceptives if they had religious objections.<ref>Multiple references:
 * Jackson, David; Groppe, Maureen (May 4, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/05/04/donald-trump-religious-liberty-johnson-amendment/101277724/ Trump executive order targets birth control, church involvement in politics]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
-* Boyer, Dave (May 4, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/4/donald-trump-signs-religious-freedom-order-give-ch/ Trump gives churches ‘their voices back’ with approval to take part in partisan politics]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
+* Boyer, Dave (May 4, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/4/donald-trump-signs-religious-freedom-order-give-ch/ Trump gives churches ‘their voices back’ with approval to take part in partisan politics]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
-* [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/04/trump-marks-national-day-prayer-signs-executive-order-on-religious-freedom.html Trump marks National Day of Prayer, signs executive order on religious freedom]. ''Fox News''. May 4, 2017. Retrieved May 4, 2017.</ref> The order gave conservative Attorney General Jeff Sessions greater authority regarding religious liberty policy.<ref>Mason, Ian (May 4, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/04/trumps-religious-liberty-order-gives-sessions-major-leeway/ Trump’s Religious Liberty Order Gives Sessions Major Leeway]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 5, 2017.</ref> Although well received by some Christians and conservatives,<ref>Starnes, Todd (May 4, 2017). [https://townhall.com/columnists/toddstarnes/2017/05/04/trump-we-will-not-allow-people-of-faith-to-be-bullied-n2322358 Trump: ‘We Will Not Allow People of Faith to be Bullied’]. ''Townhall''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.</ref> others criticized it for being ineffective and easy to repeal.<ref>Multiple references:
+* [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/04/trump-marks-national-day-prayer-signs-executive-order-on-religious-freedom.html Trump marks National Day of Prayer, signs executive order on religious freedom]. ''Fox News''. May 4, 2017. Retrieved May 4, 2017.</ref> The order gave conservative Attorney General Jeff Sessions greater authority regarding religious liberty policy.<ref>Mason, Ian (May 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/04/trumps-religious-liberty-order-gives-sessions-major-leeway/ Trump’s Religious Liberty Order Gives Sessions Major Leeway]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 5, 2017.</ref> Although well received by some Christians and conservatives,<ref>Starnes, Todd (May 4, 2017). [https://townhall.com/columnists/toddstarnes/2017/05/04/trump-we-will-not-allow-people-of-faith-to-be-bullied-n2322358 Trump: ‘We Will Not Allow People of Faith to be Bullied’]. ''Townhall''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.</ref> others criticized it for being ineffective and easy to repeal.<ref>Multiple references:
-* French, David (May 4, 2017). [http://www.nationalreview.com/article/447338/trump-religious-liberty-executive-order-failure Trump’s Executive Order on Religious Liberty Is Worse Than Useless]. ''National Review''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
+* French, David (May 4, 2017). [https://www.nationalreview.com/article/447338/trump-religious-liberty-executive-order-failure Trump’s Executive Order on Religious Liberty Is Worse Than Useless]. ''National Review''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
-* Harsanyi, David (May 4, 2017). [http://thefederalist.com/2017/05/04/trumps-executive-order-on-religious-liberty-is-a-big-disappointment/ Trump’s Executive Order On Religious Liberty Is A Big Disappointment]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.</ref> According to the [[Family Research Council]] nearly one year later, the order helped faith-based groups give healthcare coverage to 13.7 million Americans, among other positive effects.<ref name="FRC2018Report"/>
+* Harsanyi, David (May 4, 2017). [https://thefederalist.com/2017/05/04/trumps-executive-order-on-religious-liberty-is-a-big-disappointment/ Trump’s Executive Order On Religious Liberty Is A Big Disappointment]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.</ref> According to the [[Family Research Council]] nearly one year later, the order helped faith-based groups give healthcare coverage to 13.7 million Americans, among other positive effects.<ref name="FRC2018Report"/>
 *October 6, 2017—The Department of Health and Human Services rolled back the ObamaCare contraceptive mandate which required employers to provide birth control and sterilization procedures to employees even if the employers disagreed with the services for religious and moral reasons.<ref>Multiple references:
 *[https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-administration-rolls-back-obamacare-birth-control-mandate-/4059657.html Trump Administration Rolls Back Obamacare Birth Control Mandate]. ''Voice of America''. October 6, 2017. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
-*Howell Jr., Tom (October 6, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/oct/6/trump-rolls-back-obama-era-contraception-mandate/ Trump rolls back Obama-era contraception mandate]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
+*Howell Jr., Tom (October 6, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/oct/6/trump-rolls-back-obama-era-contraception-mandate/ Trump rolls back Obama-era contraception mandate]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
-*Berry, Susan (October 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/06/trump-administration-rescinds-obamacares-hhs-contraceptive-mandate/ Trump Administration Rescinds Obamacare’s HHS Contraceptive Mandate]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
+*Berry, Susan (October 6, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/06/trump-administration-rescinds-obamacares-hhs-contraceptive-mandate/ Trump Administration Rescinds Obamacare’s HHS Contraceptive Mandate]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
-*Singman, Brooke (October 6, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/06/trump-administration-rolls-back-obamacare-contraceptive-mandate.html Trump administration rolls back ObamaCare contraceptive mandate]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
+*Singman, Brooke (October 6, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/06/trump-administration-rolls-back-obamacare-contraceptive-mandate.html Trump administration rolls back ObamaCare contraceptive mandate]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
 *Lynch, Sarah N.; Humer, Caroline (October 6, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-religion/trump-undermines-u-s-birth-control-coverage-requirement-idUSKBN1CB1XZ Trump undermines U.S. birth control coverage requirement]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
-*Lehman, Charles Fain (October 6, 2017). [http://freebeacon.com/issues/admin-announces-relief-contraceptive-mandate-religious-objectors/ Trump Admin Announces Relief From Contraceptive Mandate for Religious Objectors]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved October 6, 2017.</ref><ref name="DOJ&HHSliberty">Multiple references:
+*Lehman, Charles Fain (October 6, 2017). [https://freebeacon.com/issues/admin-announces-relief-contraceptive-mandate-religious-objectors/ Trump Admin Announces Relief From Contraceptive Mandate for Religious Objectors]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved October 6, 2017.</ref><ref name="DOJ&HHSliberty">Multiple references:
-*Klukowski, Ken (October 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/06/trump-doj-hhs-issue-major-religious-liberty-and-pro-life-protections/ Trump DOJ and HHS Issue Major Religious Liberty, Pro-Life Protections]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
+*Klukowski, Ken (October 6, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/06/trump-doj-hhs-issue-major-religious-liberty-and-pro-life-protections/ Trump DOJ and HHS Issue Major Religious Liberty, Pro-Life Protections]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
-*Crary, David; Alonso-Zaldivar, Ricardo (October 7, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/10/07/citing-religious-freedom-trump-backing-off-obama-era-rules.html Citing religious freedom, Trump backing off Obama-era rules]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved October 7, 2017.</ref>
+*Crary, David; Alonso-Zaldivar, Ricardo (October 7, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/10/07/citing-religious-freedom-trump-backing-off-obama-era-rules.html Citing religious freedom, Trump backing off Obama-era rules]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved October 7, 2017.</ref> The Trump Administration finalized the rules on November 7, 2018.<ref name="Mandate2018"/>
 *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). [http://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.
+*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.
-*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.
+*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.
+*Zoll, Rachel; Tucker, Eric; Gurman, Sadie (October 6, 2017). [https://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.
 *Strohm, Chris; John, Arit (October 6, 2017). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-10-06/u-s-issues-religious-freedom-memo-giving-leeway-in-who-to-hire U.S. Issues Religious Freedom Memo Giving Leeway in Hiring]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
-*Wheeler, Lydia (October 6, 2017). [http://thehill.com/regulation/administration/354263-sessions-issues-religious-liberty-guidance-to-federal-agencies Sessions issues religious liberty guidance to agencies]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
+*Wheeler, Lydia (October 6, 2017). [https://thehill.com/regulation/administration/354263-sessions-issues-religious-liberty-guidance-to-federal-agencies Sessions issues religious liberty guidance to agencies]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
-*Gerstein, Josh (October 6, 2017). [http://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.
+*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.
 See also:
-*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>
+*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). [http://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.
+*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.
-*[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.
+*[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). [http://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>
+*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>
 The Trump Administration took numerous actions related to homosexual, transgender, and other sex-related matters:
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 *Bourne, Lisa (January 25, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/lgbtq-pages-vanish-from-white-house-website-with-new-administration-in-cont LGBTQ pages vanish from White House website as Trump takes control]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
 *Patton, Julie Brown (January 26, 2017). [http://www.gospelherald.com/articles/69400/20170122/trump-administration-purges-lgbtq-rights-health-care-climate-change-white-house-web-pages.htm Trump Administration Purges LGBTQ Rights, Health Care, Climate Change White House Web Pages]. ''The Gospel Herald Society''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
-*Wheeler, Lydia (January 20, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/technology/315379-lgbt-rights-page-gone-from-white-house-website LGBT rights page gone from White House website]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
+*Wheeler, Lydia (January 20, 2017). [https://thehill.com/policy/technology/315379-lgbt-rights-page-gone-from-white-house-website LGBT rights page gone from White House website]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
 *O'Hara, Mary Emily (January 24, 2017). [https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/trump-administration-removes-lgbtq-content-federal-websites-n711416 Trump Administration Removes LGBTQ Content From Federal Websites]. ''NBC News''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
 See also:
-*Rosiak, Luke (January 21, 2017). [http://dailycaller.com/2017/01/21/heres-what-really-happened-with-the-missing-lgbt-white-house-page/ Here's What Really Happened With the 'Missing' LGBT White House Page]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
+*Rosiak, Luke (January 21, 2017). [https://dailycaller.com/2017/01/21/heres-what-really-happened-with-the-missing-lgbt-white-house-page/ Here's What Really Happened With the 'Missing' LGBT White House Page]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
 *Rocheleau, Matt (January 20, 2017). [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2017/01/20/why-are-whitehouse-gov-web-pages-disappearing/gd0HEAAU49hrLZMCiOQwuN/story.html Why are whitehouse.gov web pages disappearing?] ''The Boston Globe''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
 *Singer, Paul (January 20, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2017/01/20/five-ways-trump-wiped-obama-off-white-house-website/96850660/ 5 ways Trump wiped Obama off the White House website]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.</ref>
 *February 22, 2017—President Trump rescinded former President Obama's pro-[[transgender]] guidelines for schools receiving federal aid that are subject to [[Title IX]].<ref>Multiple references:
-*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/02/22/trump-administration-revokes-obama-era-transgender-bathroom-guidance-for-schools.html Trump administration revokes Obama-era transgender bathroom guidance for schools]. ''Fox News''. February 22, 2017. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
+*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/02/22/trump-administration-revokes-obama-era-transgender-bathroom-guidance-for-schools.html Trump administration revokes Obama-era transgender bathroom guidance for schools]. ''Fox News''. February 22, 2017. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
 *Richardson, Bradford (February 22, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/feb/22/transgender-bathroom-directive-lifted-trump-admini/ Trump lifts Obama-era directive on transgender bathrooms]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
 *Trotta, Daniel (February 22, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-lgbt/trump-revokes-obama-guidelines-on-transgender-bathrooms-idUSKBN161243 Trump revokes Obama guidelines on transgender bathrooms]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
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 *Danilova, Maria; Gurman, Sadie (February 23, 2017). [https://apnews.com/ab7e4c13b98a4f4f881254c60e01472d/Trump-administration-lifts-transgender-bathroom-guidance Trump administration lifts transgender bathroom guidance]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
 However, see also:
-*Munro, Neil (February 23, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/02/23/transp-transgender-policy-compromise/ Donald Trump Junks Obama Transgender Policy, But Does Not Oppose ‘Gender Identity’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 15, 2018.</ref> A day earlier, the Trump Administration announced it would discontinue Obama's pro-transgender policies,<ref>Munro, Neil (February 21, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/2016-presidential-race/2017/02/21/trump-junks-obama-transgender-policy/ Donald Trump Junks Barack Obama’s Pro-Transgender Policies]. ''Breitbart''. Retrieved February 21, 2017.<br>See also:
+*Munro, Neil (February 23, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/02/23/transp-transgender-policy-compromise/ Donald Trump Junks Obama Transgender Policy, But Does Not Oppose ‘Gender Identity’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 15, 2018.</ref> A day earlier, the Trump Administration announced it would discontinue Obama's pro-transgender policies,<ref>Munro, Neil (February 21, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/2016-presidential-race/2017/02/21/trump-junks-obama-transgender-policy/ Donald Trump Junks Barack Obama’s Pro-Transgender Policies]. ''Breitbart''. Retrieved February 21, 2017.<br>See also:
 *Richardson, Bradford; Boyer, Dave (February 21, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/feb/21/white-house-says-transgender-students-are-states-r/ White House says transgender students are a states’ rights issue]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved February 15, 2018.</ref> and earlier that month the DOJ refused to defend the policy or appeal a court-ordered injunction on the policy.<ref>Multiple references:
-*Klukowski, Ken (February 12, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/02/12/trump-admin-pauses-transgender-lawsuit/ Trump Administration Hits Pause on Transgender Lawsuit]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
+*Klukowski, Ken (February 12, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/02/12/trump-admin-pauses-transgender-lawsuit/ Trump Administration Hits Pause on Transgender Lawsuit]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
 *Chretien, Claire (February 13, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-administration-wont-defend-obama-transgender-school-bathrooms-edict-i Trump administration won’t pursue Obama transgender school bathrooms edict in court]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
 *Pestano, Andrew V. (February 13, 2017). [https://www.upi.com/Trumps-DOJ-withdraws-Obama-effort-over-transgender-bathroom-case/8671487008563/ Trump's DOJ withdraws Obama effort over transgender bathroom case]. ''UPI''. Retrieved February 15, 2018.</ref>
-*April 14, 2017—The Justice Department dropped its discrimination lawsuit against North Carolina for its "bathroom bill" (filed under the Obama Administration) after North Carolina passed a compromise bill. Homosexual activists still opposed the new bill.<ref>Noble, Andrea (April 14, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/14/justice-dept-drops-north-carolina-bathroom-bill-su/ Justice Dept. drops ‘bathroom bill’ suit against North Carolina after HB2 repeal]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 15, 2017.</ref>
+*April 14, 2017—The Justice Department dropped its discrimination lawsuit against North Carolina for its "bathroom bill" (filed under the Obama Administration) after North Carolina passed a compromise bill. Homosexual activists still opposed the new bill.<ref>Noble, Andrea (April 14, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/14/justice-dept-drops-north-carolina-bathroom-bill-su/ Justice Dept. drops ‘bathroom bill’ suit against North Carolina after HB2 repeal]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 15, 2017.</ref>
-*In May 2017, the Trump Administration began to undo Section 1557 of ObamaCare, which would have helped liberals gain transexual "rights" through the courts.<ref>Munro, Neil (May 18, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/18/donald-trump-transgender-transsexual-lawsuits-obamacare/ Donald Trump’s Deputies Removing Pro-Transgender Rule from Obamacare]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 18, 2017.</ref>
+*In May 2017, the Trump Administration began to undo Section 1557 of ObamaCare, which would have helped liberals gain transexual "rights" through the courts.<ref>Munro, Neil (May 18, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/18/donald-trump-transgender-transsexual-lawsuits-obamacare/ Donald Trump’s Deputies Removing Pro-Transgender Rule from Obamacare]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 18, 2017.</ref>
 *President Trump did not proclaim June 2017 as LGBT Pride Month, unlike former presidents Clinton and Obama.<ref>Multiple references:
-*Carter, Brandon (July 1, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/340344-trump-breaks-tradition-doesnt-recognize-lgbt-pride-month Trump breaks tradition, doesn't recognize LGBT Pride Month]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
+*Carter, Brandon (July 1, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/340344-trump-breaks-tradition-doesnt-recognize-lgbt-pride-month Trump breaks tradition, doesn't recognize LGBT Pride Month]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
 *Groening, Chad; Butts, Charlie (June 6, 2017). [https://www.onenewsnow.com/national-security/2017/06/06/historical-run-of-lgbt-pride-month-at-an-end 'Historical' run of LGBT Pride Month at an end?] ''OneNewsNow''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
 *Phuong, Zenny (June 14, 2017). [https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/zenny-phuong/trump-broke-predecessors-tradition-proclaiming-lgbt-pride-month Trump Broke Predecessor’s Tradition of Proclaiming LGBT Pride Month]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
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 *Estepa, Jessica (June 1, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2017/06/01/president-trump-hasnt-declared-june-pride-month-least-not-yet/102393004/ President Trump hasn't declared June as Pride Month — at least, not yet]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.</ref>
 *June 30, 2017—The Department of Defense announced it would delay an Obama Administration plan to have the military recruit [[transgender]] people for six months in order to ensure the military's readiness would not be affected by the change.<ref name="TransMilDelay">Multiple references:
-*Munro, Neil (June 30, 2017). [http://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.
+*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.
+*[https://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.
-*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.
+*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). [http://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:
+*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). [http://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.
+*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.
-*Persons, Sally; Miller, S.A. (July 26, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/26/donald-trump-says-transgender-troops-will-not-serv/ Trump issues edict: Transgender troops will not serve in U.S. military]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
+*Persons, Sally; Miller, S.A. (July 26, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/26/donald-trump-says-transgender-troops-will-not-serv/ Trump issues edict: Transgender troops will not serve in U.S. military]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
-*Kheel, Rebecca; Savransky, Rebecca (July 26, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/343847-trump-calls-for-ban-on-transgender-individuals-in-military Trump to ban transgender people from all military service]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
+*Kheel, Rebecca; Savransky, Rebecca (July 26, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/343847-trump-calls-for-ban-on-transgender-individuals-in-military Trump to ban transgender people from all military service]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
-*Chakraborty, Barnini (July 26, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/26/trump-announces-ban-on-transgender-individuals-serving-in-military.html Trump announces ban on transgender individuals serving in military]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
+*Chakraborty, Barnini (July 26, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/26/trump-announces-ban-on-transgender-individuals-serving-in-military.html Trump announces ban on transgender individuals serving in military]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
 *Bredemeier, Ken (July 26, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-bans-transgender-people-from-military/3959644.html Trump: Transgender People Barred From US Military]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
 The announced ban was popular with social conservatives:
-*Scarborough, Rowan (July 30, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/30/donald-trumps-transgender-troop-ban-cheers-social-/ Despite reservations of others, social conservatives cheer Trump’s transgender troop ban]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 30, 2017.</ref> President Trump formally signed an order banning transgenders from joining the military on August 25, 2017.<ref>Multiple references:
+*Scarborough, Rowan (July 30, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/30/donald-trumps-transgender-troop-ban-cheers-social-/ Despite reservations of others, social conservatives cheer Trump’s transgender troop ban]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 30, 2017.</ref> and he formally signed an order banning them from joining the military on August 25, 2017.<ref>Multiple references:
-*Munro, Neil (August 25, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/25/donald-trump-formally-erases-obamas-pro-transgender-military-rules/ Donald Trump Formally Erases Obama’s Pro-Transgender Military Rules]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
+*Munro, Neil (August 25, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/25/donald-trump-formally-erases-obamas-pro-transgender-military-rules/ Donald Trump Formally Erases Obama’s Pro-Transgender Military Rules]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
-*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/25/trump-issues-guidance-on-transgender-military-ban.html Trump issues guidance on transgender military ban]. ''Fox News''. August 25, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
+*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/25/trump-issues-guidance-on-transgender-military-ban.html Trump issues guidance on transgender military ban]. ''Fox News''. August 25, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
-*Boyer, Dave (August 25, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/25/donald-trump-signs-ban-transgenders-serving-milita/ Donald Trump signs ban on transgenders serving in military]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
+*Boyer, Dave (August 25, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/25/donald-trump-signs-ban-transgenders-serving-milita/ Donald Trump signs ban on transgenders serving in military]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
 *[https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-tells-mattis-in-indefinitely-ban-transgender-rescuits/4001356.html Trump Tells Mattis to Indefinitely Ban Transgender Recruits]. ''Voice of America''. August 25, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
 *Mason, Jeff (August 25, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-transgender-idUSKCN1B52T8 Trump signs memo directing Pentagon to implement transgender ban]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
 However, the ban would not go into effect until a study on the order was completed:
-*Chamberlain, Samuel (August 29, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/29/mattis-freezes-trump-ban-on-transgender-troops-pending-review.html Mattis freezes Trump ban on transgender troops pending review]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 29, 2017.
+*Chamberlain, Samuel (August 29, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/29/mattis-freezes-trump-ban-on-transgender-troops-pending-review.html Mattis freezes Trump ban on transgender troops pending review]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 29, 2017.
 *[https://www.voanews.com/a/mattis-says-transgender-members-in-us-military-may-serve-until-study-completed-/4006416.html Mattis: Transgender Members in US Military May Serve Until Study Completed]. ''Voice of America'' (from ''Reuters''). August 29, 2017. Retrieved August 29, 2017.
-*Kew, Ben (August 29, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/29/general-mattis-freezes-trump-transgender-policy-pending-further-review/ Mattis: Transgender Soldiers Stay Pending March Decision]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 30, 2017.</ref> President Trump signed a final order on March 23, 2018, that banned transgender individuals from military service but with certain exceptions.<ref name="Transgender2018"/>
+*Kew, Ben (August 29, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/29/general-mattis-freezes-trump-transgender-policy-pending-further-review/ Mattis: Transgender Soldiers Stay Pending March Decision]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 30, 2017.</ref> President Trump signed a final order on March 23, 2018, that banned transgender individuals from military service but with certain exceptions.<ref name="Transgender2018"/>
 *October 4, 2017—The Department of Justice issued a memo reversing an Obama-era policy that had the DOJ interpret the scope of the 1964 Civil Rights Act to extend to "gender identity."<ref>Multiple references:
 *[https://www.voanews.com/a/sessions-says-workplace-discrimination-laws-do-not-protect-transgenders/4058493.html Sessions Says Workplace Discrimination Laws Don't Protect Transgenders]. ''Voice of America''. October 5, 2017. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
-*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/05/justice-department-scraps-transgender-workplace-protections.html Justice Department scraps transgender workplace protections]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). October 5, 2017. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
+*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/05/justice-department-scraps-transgender-workplace-protections.html Justice Department scraps transgender workplace protections]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). October 5, 2017. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
-*Noble, Andrea (October 5, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/oct/5/jeff-sessions-rolls-back-obama-era-work-protection/ Jeff Sessions rolls back Obama-era work protections for transgender employees]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
+*Noble, Andrea (October 5, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/oct/5/jeff-sessions-rolls-back-obama-era-work-protection/ Jeff Sessions rolls back Obama-era work protections for transgender employees]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
-*Greenwood, Max (October 5, 2017). [http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/354023-sessions-reverses-doj-policy-on-transgender-employee Sessions reverses DOJ policy on transgender employee protections]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
+*Greenwood, Max (October 5, 2017). [https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/354023-sessions-reverses-doj-policy-on-transgender-employee Sessions reverses DOJ policy on transgender employee protections]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
 *[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sessions-doj-reverses-obama-era-transgender-work-protections/ Sessions' DOJ reverses transgender workplace protections]. ''CBS News''. October 5, 2017. Retrieved October 5, 2017.</ref>
+*The Interior Department removed "sexual orientation" from its 2017 ethics guide.<ref>Multiple references:
+*DeCiccio, Emily (January 6, 2020). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-discrimination-guidelines Gay rights group blasts Trump administration over discrimination guideline change]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
+*D'Angelo, Chris (December 27, 2019). [https://www.huffpost.com/entry/sexual-orientation-interior-department-ethics-guidelines_n_5dff99e3e4b0b2520d0ca480 Interior Department Cut ‘Sexual Orientation’ From Anti-Discrimination Guideline]. ''HuffPost''. Retrieved January 6, 2020.</ref>
 ===Appointments, 2017===
 *April 14, 2017—President Trump appointed Roger Severino, a strong defender of [[religious liberty]], to the HHS Office for Civil Rights.<ref>Multiple references:
-*Berry, Susan (April 14, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/14/trump-appoints-religious-liberty-defender-roger-severino-head-hhs-office-civil-rights/ Trump Appoints Religious Liberty Defender Roger Severino to Head HHS Office for Civil Rights]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 14, 2017.
+*Berry, Susan (April 14, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/14/trump-appoints-religious-liberty-defender-roger-severino-head-hhs-office-civil-rights/ Trump Appoints Religious Liberty Defender Roger Severino to Head HHS Office for Civil Rights]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 14, 2017.
 *LaBarbera, Peter (April 11, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-picks-pro-life-conservative-to-lead-civil-rights-department-at-hhs Trump picks pro-life conservative to lead HHS civil rights office]. ''Life Site News''. Retrieved April 14, 2017.</ref> By April 2018, Severino had become a major figure in advancing the Trump Administration's pro-religious liberty policies.<ref>Multiple references:
-*Hellmann, Jessie (April 10, 2018). [http://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/382383-trump-appointee-at-center-of-fight-over-religious-freedom Trump appointee at center of fight over religious freedom]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
+*Hellmann, Jessie (April 10, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/382383-trump-appointee-at-center-of-fight-over-religious-freedom Trump appointee at center of fight over religious freedom]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
 *Kodjak, Alison (March 20, 2018). [https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/03/20/591833000/civil-rights-chief-at-hhs-defends-the-right-to-refuse-care-on-religious-grounds Civil Rights Chief At HHS Defends The Right To Refuse Care On Religious Grounds]. ''NPR''. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
 *Freiburger, Calvin (June 29, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/were-just-getting-started-civil-rights-chief-at-trump-hhs-tells-pro-lifers ‘We’re just getting started,’ civil rights chief at Trump HHS tells pro-lifers]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
 See also:
 *Graham, Tim (March 23, 2018). [https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/tim-graham/2018/03/23/npr-alarmed-conservatives-hhs-defending-religious-freedom NPR Alarmed by Conservatives at HHS Defending Religious Freedom]. ''NewsBusters''. Retrieved April 11, 2018.</ref><ref name="ArmourWSJ4/13/18"/>
-*June 6, 2017—The Trump Administration appointed Valerie Huber, an [[abstinence education]] advocate, to the position of chief of staff to the assistant secretary for health at the HHS.<ref>Hellmann, Jessie (June 6, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/336620-abstinence-education-advocate-named-to-hhs-post Abstinence education advocate named to HHS post]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 16, 2017.<br>See also:
+*June 6, 2017—The Trump Administration appointed Valerie Huber, an [[abstinence education]] advocate, to the position of chief of staff to the assistant secretary for health at the HHS.<ref>Hellmann, Jessie (June 6, 2017). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/336620-abstinence-education-advocate-named-to-hhs-post Abstinence education advocate named to HHS post]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 16, 2017.<br>See also:
 *Haberkorn, Jennifer (March 6, 2018). [https://www.politico.com/story/2018/03/06/abstinence-advocate-family-planning-dollars-389453 Abstinence advocate gets final say on family planning dollars]. ''Politico''. Retrieved March 6, 2018.</ref>
-*July 2017—President Trump appointed Bethany Kozma, a conservative [[Homemaking|homemaker]] and anti-[[transgender]] activist as Senior Adviser in the Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment division of [[United States Agency for International Development|USAID]].<ref>Hodges, Mark (July 6, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-picks-woman-who-opposes-transgender-bathrooms-to-gender-equality-post Trump appoints anti-transgender activist, stay-at-home mom as key advisor]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved March 23, 2018.</ref> In March 2018, Kozma reportedly stated that the U.S. "is a pro-life country" at a private [[United Nations]] meeting.<ref>Multiple references:
+*July 2017—President Trump appointed Bethany Kozma, a conservative [[Homemaking|homemaker]] and anti-[[transgender]] activist as Senior Adviser in the Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment division of [[United States Agency for International Development|USAID]].<ref>Hodges, Mark (July 6, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-picks-woman-who-opposes-transgender-bathrooms-to-gender-equality-post Trump appoints anti-transgender activist, stay-at-home mom as key advisor]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved March 23, 2018.</ref> In March 2018, Kozma reportedly stated that the U.S. "is a pro-life country" at a private [[United Nations]] meeting.<ref>Multiple references:
 *Freiburger, Calvin (March 23, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-official-says-us-is-pro-life-country-at-united-nations Trump official says US is ‘pro-life country’ at United Nations]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
 *Sampathkumar, Mythili (March 22, 2018). [https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/donald-trump-united-nations-womens-conference-pro-life-abortion-a8267691.html US politics Trump official says US is ‘pro-life country’ at closed-door UN meeting]. ''The Independent''. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
-*Ertelt, Steven (March 23, 2018). [http://www.lifenews.com/2018/03/23/trump-official-tells-united-nations-the-united-states-is-a-pro-life-country/ Trump Official Tells United Nations the “United States is a Pro-Life Country”]. ''LifeNews''. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
+*Ertelt, Steven (March 23, 2018). [https://www.lifenews.com/2018/03/23/trump-official-tells-united-nations-the-united-states-is-a-pro-life-country/ Trump Official Tells United Nations the “United States is a Pro-Life Country”]. ''LifeNews''. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
-*Anapol, Avery (April 17, 2018). [http://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/383579-trump-officials-claimed-us-is-a-pro-life-nation-pushed-for-abstinence-based Trump official claimed US is a 'pro-life nation' in UN meeting: report]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
+*Anapol, Avery (April 17, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/383579-trump-officials-claimed-us-is-a-pro-life-nation-pushed-for-abstinence-based Trump official claimed US is a 'pro-life nation' in UN meeting: report]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
 See also:
 *Gennarini, Stefano (March 26, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/after-exhausting-battle-pro-life-nations-hold-the-line-at-un Trump admin helps pro-life nations hold the line at UN]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved March 26, 2018.</ref>
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 *November 19–25, 2017—President Trump declared this week to be National Family Week to "emphasize the importance of preserving and promoting strong families, the cornerstone of our society."<ref>Multiple references:
 *[https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2017-11-22/pdf/2017-25492.pdf Proclamation 9677 of November 17, 2017 -- National Family Week, 2017]. ''Federal Register''. Retrieved November 22, 2017.
-*[https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/cnsnewscom-staff/trump-declares-national-family-week-we-can-show-support-our-family Trump Declares National Family Week: ‘We Can Show Support to Our Family Members by Loving Selflessly’]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved November 22, 2017.</ref>
+*[https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/cnsnewscom-staff/trump-declares-national-family-week-we-can-show-support-our-family Trump Declares National Family Week: ‘We Can Show Support to Our Family Members by Loving Selflessly’]. ''CNS News''. November 22, 2017. Retrieved November 22, 2017.</ref>
 ===Other achievements, 2017===
 While the following achievements were not official United States government policy actions by the Trump Administration, they were closely related to the Trump Administration and its policies:
-*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:
+*October 13, 2017—President [[Donald Trump]] became the first sitting U.S. President to speak at the [[Family Research Council]]'s Values Voter Summit,<ref>Multiple references:
-*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.
+*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). [http://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.
+*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:
+*Taylor, Jessica (October 13, 2017). [https://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:
-*Miller, S.A. (October 13, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/oct/13/donald-trump-touts-moves-protect-religious-freedom/ Trump touts moves to protect religious freedom: ‘We don’t worship government, we worship God’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
+*Miller, S.A. (October 13, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/oct/13/donald-trump-touts-moves-protect-religious-freedom/ Trump touts moves to protect religious freedom: ‘We don’t worship government, we worship God’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
-*Kamisar, Ben (October 13, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/355303-trump-were-saying-merry-christmas-again Trump: 'We're saying merry Christmas again']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
+*Kamisar, Ben (October 13, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/355303-trump-were-saying-merry-christmas-again Trump: 'We're saying merry Christmas again']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
-*Singman, Brooke (October 13, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/13/trump-to-values-voter-summit-times-have-changed-now-re-changing-back.html Trump to Values Voter Summit: ‘Times have changed … now they’re changing back’]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
+*Singman, Brooke (October 13, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/13/trump-to-values-voter-summit-times-have-changed-now-re-changing-back.html Trump to Values Voter Summit: ‘Times have changed … now they’re changing back’]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
-*Spiering, Charlie (October 13, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/13/donald-trump-we-are-stopping-cold-the-attacks-on-judeo-christian-values/ Donald Trump: ‘We Are Stopping Cold the Attacks on Judeo-Christian Values’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
+*Spiering, Charlie (October 13, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/13/donald-trump-we-are-stopping-cold-the-attacks-on-judeo-christian-values/ Donald Trump: ‘We Are Stopping Cold the Attacks on Judeo-Christian Values’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
-*Lemire, Jonathan; Thomas, Ken (October 13, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/10/13/trump-touts-support-for-conservative-religious-groups.html Trump pledges fealty to religious values, "Merry Christmas"]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved November 29, 2017.
+*Lemire, Jonathan; Thomas, Ken (October 13, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/10/13/trump-touts-support-for-conservative-religious-groups.html Trump pledges fealty to religious values, "Merry Christmas"]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved November 29, 2017.
-*Gill, Joshua (October 13, 2017). [http://dailycaller.com/2017/10/13/trump-promises-to-end-attacks-on-judeo-christian-values/ Trump Promises To End ‘Attacks On Judeo-Christian Values’]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
+*Gill, Joshua (October 13, 2017). [https://dailycaller.com/2017/10/13/trump-promises-to-end-attacks-on-judeo-christian-values/ Trump Promises To End ‘Attacks On Judeo-Christian Values’]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
-*Easley, Jonathan; Kamisar, Ben (October 13, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/355314-trump-gets-heros-welcome-at-christian-summit Trump gets hero’s welcome at Christian summit]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 14, 2017.</ref>
+*Easley, Jonathan; Kamisar, Ben (October 13, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/355314-trump-gets-heros-welcome-at-christian-summit Trump gets hero’s welcome at Christian summit]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 14, 2017.</ref>
-*Food stamp levels fell after Trump took office.<ref name="7Reasons2017">Rodriguez, Katherine (December 25, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/25/seven-reasons-2017-was-the-year-of-the-food-stamp-turnaround/ Seven Reasons 2017 Was the Year of the Food Stamp Turnaround]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 25, 2017.</ref><ref>Multiple references:
-*Rodriguez, Katherine (November 2, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/02/five-trump-era-food-stamp-facts-everyone-hear/ Five Trump-Era Food Stamp Facts Everyone Should Hear]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
-*Byas, Steve (October 26, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/item/27237-food-stamp-use-down-under-trump Food Stamp Use Down Under Trump]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
-*Adelmann, Bob (July 24, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/item/26541-disincentives-cut-food-stamp-use-immigration Disincentives Cut Food Stamp Use]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 19, 2018.</ref> By August 2017, the number of people on [[food stamps]] had fallen by 1.1 million people since the beginning of Trump's presidency,<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (August 7, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/07/1-1-million-fewer-americans-food-stamps-trump/ More Than 1.1 Million Fewer Americans on Food Stamps Under Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 7, 2017.<br>
-Food stamp enrollment fell in 46 out of the 50 states:
-*Rodriguez, Katherine (August 8, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/08/food-stamp-enrollments-46-50-states/ Food Stamp Enrollments Down in 46 Out of 50 States]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
-By October 2017, the number of people on food stamps had fallen 1.5 million since Trump's election:
-*Rodriguez, Katherine (October 23, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/23/nearly-1-5-million-fewer-americans-food-stamps-trump/ Nearly 1.5 Million Fewer Americans on Food Stamps Under Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 24, 2017.</ref> and it was reported in September 2017 that the number of people using food stamps had declined each month of Trump's presidency to that point.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (September 18, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/18/food-stamp-usage-has-fallen-every-month-of-trump-presidency/ Food Stamp Usage Has Fallen Every Month of Trump Presidency]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 19, 2017.</ref> By the end of Fiscal Year 2017, the number of people on food stamps had dropped by over 2 million,<ref>Multiple references:
-*Rodriguez, Katherine (January 6, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/06/food-stamp-enrollment-drops-2-million-trump/ Food Stamp Enrollment Drops by 2 Million Under Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 7, 2018.
-*Calicchio, Dom (January 5, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/05/food-stamp-recipients-down-2m-under-trump-usda-figures-show.html Food stamp recipients down 2M under Trump, USDA figures show]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
-For data at the end of the calendar year 2017:
-*Rodriguez, Katherine (March 15, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/15/food-stamp-enrollment-drops-1-3-million-since-trumps-inauguration/ Food Stamp Enrollment Drops by More than 1.3 Million Since Trump’s Inauguration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 15, 2018.</ref> and the number fell to 2.2 million fewer in Trump's first full year in office.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (May 10, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/10/2-2-million-fewer-people-food-stamps-trump/ 2.2 Million Fewer People on Food Stamps Under Donald Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 10, 2018.</ref> In FY 2017, the federal government spent the lowest amount of money on the food stamp program in seven years.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (December 12, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/12/food-stamp-hit-seven-year-low/ Food Stamp Program Costs Hit Seven-Year Low]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 13, 2017.</ref> Between October and November 2017, four million people stopped using food stamps,<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (February 7, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/07/food-stamp-enrollment-drops-4-million-one-month/ Food Stamp Enrollment Drops by Four Million in One Month]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 8, 2018.</ref> and in December 2017, it dropped by over 500,000.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (April 15, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/15/food-stamp-usage-drops-half-million-single-month/ Food Stamp Usage Drops over Half-Million in a Single Month]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 15, 2018.<br>See also:
-*Rodriguez, Katherine (April 18, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/18/trumps-re-election-campaign-touts-food-stamp-usage-dropping-nearly-600000/ Trump’s Re-Election Campaign Touts Food Stamp Usage Dropping by Nearly 600,000]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 18, 2018.
-*Spiering, Charlie (April 23, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/23/donald-trump-praises-food-stamps-low-the-american-people-are-finally-back-to-work/ Donald Trump Praises Food Stamps Low: ‘The American People Are Finally Back to Work’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 23, 2018.</ref> According to the USDA, in 2017, participation in the Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) food stamp and welfare program reached its lowest level in 17 years.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (December 24, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/economics/2017/12/24/wic-welfare-program-program-participation-hits-17-year-low/ WIC Welfare Participation Hits 17-Year Low]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 25, 2017.</ref> In 2017, the number of people applying for disability benefits through the [[Social Security Administration]] fell below 1.5 million – the lowest level since 2002, and something attributed to the strong economy.<ref name="DisabilitySSA"/> The drop was so large that the SSA had to revise its estimates of how much longer the program would remain financially stable.<ref name="DisabilitySSA">Multiple references:
-*Rodriguez, Katherine (June 20, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/20/report-disability-applications-plunge-strong-economy/ Report: Disability Applications Plunge amid Strong Economy]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
-*Schwartz, Nelson D. (June 19, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/19/business/economy/social-security-applications.html Disability Applications Plunge as the Economy Strengthens]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.</ref>
-===Failures, 2017===
+===Setbacks, 2017===
-*January 31, 2017—President [[Donald Trump]] announced he would keep a 2014 executive order signed by former President Obama that gave protected status to homosexual employees of the government and federal contractors.<ref>Craine, Patrick B. (January 31, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/breaking-trump-wont-overturn-obama-order-granting-special-rights-to-lgbt-go BREAKING: Trump won’t overturn Obama’s special rights for LGBT gov’t workers]. ''Life Site News''. Retrieved February 3, 2017.</ref><ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (January 31, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/01/31/trump-continue-enforce-obamas-executive-order-protecting-lgbtq-federal-workers/ Trump to Keep Obama Executive Order Protecting LGBTQ Federal Workers]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 30, 2017.</ref> Additionally, [[Ivanka Trump]] and [[Jared Kushner]] reportedly derailed a proposed executive order protecting religious liberty at the same time.<ref>LaBarbera, Peter (February 9, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/ivanka-trump-husband-reportedly-stopped-religious-freedom-order-pence-affir Ivanka Trump, husband reportedly stopped religious freedom order; Pence affirms pro-LGBT rights move]. ''LifeSiteNews.com''. Retrieved April 8, 2017.</ref> However, [[Homosexual rights advocacy|supporters of homosexual privileges]] claimed that a March 27, 2017 order, which repealed much of Obama's 2014 executive order, went against Trump's statement to keep the 2014 Obama order (which, if true, would annul this supposed failure).<ref>O'Hara, Mary Emily (March 29, 2017). [http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/lgbtq-advocates-say-trump-s-news-executive-order-makes-them-n740301 LGBTQ Advocates Say Trump’s New Executive Order Makes Them Vulnerable to Discrimination]. ''NBC News''. Retrieved March 30, 2017.</ref>
+The following setbacks to the MAGA agenda were often caused by Congress or officials in the Trump Administration, rather than President Trump himself. Some of them can also be considered partial achievements.
-*It was reported in June 2017 that the Trump Administration officials continued Obama's advancement of [[Transgender activism|transgender ideology]] into public schools.<ref>Berry, Susan (June 23, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/23/trump-administration-investigate-school-personnel-fail-use-trans-students-preferred-pronouns/ Deep State: Education Officials Quietly Push Transgender Ideology Onto Schools]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 23, 2017.</ref>
+*January 31, 2017—President [[Donald Trump]] announced he would keep a 2014 executive order signed by former President Obama that gave protected status to homosexual employees of the government and federal contractors.<ref>Craine, Patrick B. (January 31, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/breaking-trump-wont-overturn-obama-order-granting-special-rights-to-lgbt-go BREAKING: Trump won’t overturn Obama’s special rights for LGBT gov’t workers]. ''Life Site News''. Retrieved February 3, 2017.</ref><ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (January 31, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/01/31/trump-continue-enforce-obamas-executive-order-protecting-lgbtq-federal-workers/ Trump to Keep Obama Executive Order Protecting LGBTQ Federal Workers]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 30, 2017.</ref> Additionally, [[Ivanka Trump]] and [[Jared Kushner]] reportedly derailed a proposed executive order protecting religious liberty at the same time.<ref>LaBarbera, Peter (February 9, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/ivanka-trump-husband-reportedly-stopped-religious-freedom-order-pence-affir Ivanka Trump, husband reportedly stopped religious freedom order; Pence affirms pro-LGBT rights move]. ''LifeSiteNews.com''. Retrieved April 8, 2017.</ref> However, [[Homosexual rights advocacy|supporters of homosexual privileges]] claimed that a March 27, 2017 order, which repealed much of Obama's 2014 executive order, went against Trump's statement to keep the 2014 Obama order (which, if true, would annul this supposed failure).<ref>O'Hara, Mary Emily (March 29, 2017). [https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/lgbtq-advocates-say-trump-s-news-executive-order-makes-them-n740301 LGBTQ Advocates Say Trump’s New Executive Order Makes Them Vulnerable to Discrimination]. ''NBC News''. Retrieved March 30, 2017.</ref>
+*It was reported in June 2017 that the Trump Administration officials continued Obama's advancement of [[Transgender activism|transgender ideology]] into public schools.<ref>Multiple references:
+*Berry, Susan (June 23, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/23/trump-administration-investigate-school-personnel-fail-use-trans-students-preferred-pronouns/ Deep State: Education Officials Quietly Push Transgender Ideology Onto Schools]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
+*LaBarbera, Peter (June 23, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/schools-must-refer-to-students-by-preferred-gender-pronoun-or-face-investig Schools must refer to students by preferred gender pronoun or face investigation]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
+See also:
+*LaBarbera, Peter (March 10, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/devos-meets-with-gay-and-transgender-activists.-now-pro-family-groups-want DeVos meets with gay and transgender activists. Now pro-family groups want equal time]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
+*LaBarbera, Peter (February 23, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/devos-opposed-reversing-obama-transgender-school-mandate-report DeVos opposed reversing Obama transgender school mandate: report]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
+*Munro, Neil (February 23, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2017/02/22/transgender-trump-sessions-override-devos/ Report: Donald Trump Overrides Betsy DeVos’ Support for Obama’s Pro-Transgender Policy]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 5, 2019.</ref>
 *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>
-*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:
+*November 2017—The State Department under [[Rex Tillerson]] recognized the "Transgender Day of Remembrance."<ref>Multiple references:
-*Chalfant, Morgan (August 18, 2017). [http://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.
+*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.
-*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.
-*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.
-*[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). [http://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.
 *Bourne, Lisa (November 22, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/u.s.-state-department-recognizes-transgender-day-of-remembrance Trump’s State Department recognizes ‘Transgender Day of Remembrance’]. ''LifeSite News''. Retrieved November 25, 2017.</ref>
 ==2018==
+[[File:Donald Trump religious liberty, May 2018.jpg|thumb|250px|President Trump signing an executive order on religious liberty, May 3, 2018]]
 The Trump Administration continued promoting social conservative policies and defending religious liberty,<ref name="FRC2018Report">Multiple references:
 *Bedard, Paul (May 2, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/report-trump-ends-obamas-war-on-religious-liberty-helping-millions Report: Trump ends Obama’s ‘war’ on religious liberty, helping millions]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
 *O'Neil, Tyler (May 3, 2018). [https://pjmedia.com/faith/study-trump-religious-freedom-order-helps-13-7-million-receive-health-care-and-social-services/ Study: Trump Religious Freedom Order Helps 13.7 Million Receive Health Care and Social Services]. ''PJ Media''. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
 See also:
-*Weber, Travis (May 2018). [https://downloads.frc.org/EF/EF18E03.pdf One Year Later: The Impact of President Trump’s Executive Order Protecting Religious Liberty]. ''Family Research Council''. Retrieved May 3, 2018.</ref><ref>Alonso-Zaldivar, Ricardo; Crary, David (May 30, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/0a165e54c0a94600871539472ba82ba1/Trump-remaking-federal-policy-on-women's-reproductive-health Trump remaking federal policy on women’s reproductive health]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved June 4, 2018.</ref> and the HHS had become a strong defender of [[religious freedom]] by January 2018.<ref name="ArmourWSJ4/13/18"/><ref name="HHSadvocate"/><ref>Multiple references:
+*Weber, Travis (May 2018). [https://downloads.frc.org/EF/EF18E03.pdf One Year Later: The Impact of President Trump’s Executive Order Protecting Religious Liberty]. ''Family Research Council''. Retrieved May 3, 2018.</ref><ref>Multiple references:
+*Alonso-Zaldivar, Ricardo; Crary, David (May 30, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/0a165e54c0a94600871539472ba82ba1/Trump-remaking-federal-policy-on-women's-reproductive-health Trump remaking federal policy on women’s reproductive health]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
+*Christie, Grazie Pozo (August 8, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/400877-the-doj-under-trump-is-standing-up-for-religious-freedom The DOJ under Trump is standing up for religious freedom]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
+See also:
+*Berry, Susan (October 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/10/26/mike-pompeo-religious-freedom-is-central-to-trump-administrations-foreign-policy/ Mike Pompeo: ‘Religious Freedom Is Central to Trump Administration’s Foreign Policy’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
+*[https://www.financialexpress.com/world-news/protection-of-religious-freedom-central-to-donald-trump-administrations-foreign-policy-mike-pompeo/1362793/ Protection of religious freedom central to Donald Trump administration’s foreign policy: Mike Pompeo]. ''Financial Express'' (from ''PTI''). October 26, 2018. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
+*Mora, Edwin (November 9, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2018/11/09/usaid-urges-christians-other-minorities-to-return-to-iraq-america-is-on-the-ground/ USAID Urges Christians, Other Minorities to Return to Iraq: ‘America Is on the Ground’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 20, 2018.</ref> and the HHS had become a strong defender of [[religious freedom]] by January 2018.<ref name="ArmourWSJ4/13/18"/><ref name="HHSadvocate"/><ref>Multiple references:
 *Strand, Paul (January 17, 2018). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2018/january/hhs-will-fight-hard-to-protect-religious-and-moral-objections-in-health-care Trump's New Healthcare Move: 'We Will Not Allow People of Faith to Be Targeted, Bullied or Silenced']. ''CBN News''. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
-*Diamond, Dan (January 22, 2018). [https://www.politico.com/story/2018/01/22/trump-religious-activists-hhs-351735 The religious activists on the rise inside Trump's health department]. ''Politico''. Retrieved January 22, 2018.</ref> Meanwhile, in the [[Department of Housing and Urban Development]], Secretary [[Ben Carson]] worked to advance a conservative agenda.<ref>Wasinger, Robert (April 1, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/01/wasinger-ben-carsons-quiet-effective-reforms/ Wasinger: Ben Carson’s Quiet but Effective Reforms]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 1, 2018.</ref>
+*Diamond, Dan (January 22, 2018). [https://www.politico.com/story/2018/01/22/trump-religious-activists-hhs-351735 The religious activists on the rise inside Trump's health department]. ''Politico''. Retrieved January 22, 2018.</ref>
 ===Legislation signed, 2018===
 *February 9, 2018—President Trump signed a government funding bill that also had a provision assuring disaster relief from [[FEMA]] to churches and other houses of worship and ending the agency's practice of denying funds to the institutions simply because of their religious status.<ref>Multiple references:
-*Starr, Penny (February 9, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/09/budget-includes-win-for-religious-liberty-fema-aid-available-to-faith-based-institutions/ Budget Includes Win for Religious Liberty: FEMA Aid Available to Faith-Based Institutions]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
+*Starr, Penny (February 9, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/09/budget-includes-win-for-religious-liberty-fema-aid-available-to-faith-based-institutions/ Budget Includes Win for Religious Liberty: FEMA Aid Available to Faith-Based Institutions]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
 *Smith, Samuel (February 9, 2018). [https://www.christianpost.com/news/churches-get-fema-disaster-relief-funding-budget-agreement-signed-by-trump-217161/ Churches to Get FEMA Disaster Relief Funding in Budget Bill Signed by Trump]. ''The Christian Post''. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
 *Martin, Mark (February 10, 2018). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2018/february/no-longer-no-room-at-the-inn-new-law-allows-houses-of-worship-equal-access-to-disaster-aid No Longer 'No Room at the Inn': New Law Allows Houses of Worship Equal Access to Disaster Aid]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
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 *Strode, Tom (February 12, 2018). [http://www.bpnews.net/50353/fema-funds-for-disasterstricken-churches-now-law FEMA funds for disaster-stricken churches now law]. ''Baptist Press''. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
 *Green, Emma (February 9, 2018). [https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2018/02/fema-funding-churches/552941/ The Government Gets Into the Church-Rebuilding Business]. ''The Atlantic''. Retrieved February 26, 2018.</ref>
-*May 30, 2018—President Trump signed the [[Right to Try Act]] of 2017 into law, which gave terminally ill patients the right to try experimental treatments without full approval from the [[Food and Drug Administration]].<ref>Multiple references:
+*December 11, 2018—President Trump signed the Iraq and Syria Genocide Relief and Accountability Act into law, which ensured that U.S. aid to the Middle East would reach Christians and other religious minorities, and it authorized the government to directly fund faith-based groups and other NGOs working in the region.<ref>Multiple references:
-*Singman, Brooke (May 30, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/30/trump-signs-right-to-try-says-it-will-save-tremendous-number-lives.html Trump signs 'Right to Try,' says it will save 'tremendous number of lives']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
+*Klukowski, Ken (December 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/12/12/donald-trump-signs-genocide-relief-act-christians-iraq-syria/ Donald Trump Signs Genocide Relief Act for Christians in Iraq and Syria]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
-*Miller, S.A.; Howell, Tom (May 30, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/30/trump-signs-right-to-try-law-terminally-ill/ Trump gives terminally ill access to experimental drugs with ‘Right to Try’ law]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
+*Crabtree, Susan (December 11, 2018). [https://freebeacon.com/national-security/trump-signs-bill-aimed-assisting-isis-genocide-victims-iraq-syria/ Trump Signs Bill Aimed at Assisting ISIS Genocide Victims in Iraq and Syria]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
-*Tennant, Michael (May 31, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/health-care/item/29173-trump-signs-law-letting-terminally-ill-patients-try-experimental-drugs Trump Signs Law Letting Terminally Ill Patients Try Experimental Drugs]. ''The New American''. Retrieved May 31, 2018.
+*Smith, Samuel (December 13, 2018). [https://www.christianpost.com/news/trump-signs-bill-to-aid-isis-genocide-victims-iraqi-christians-beginning-to-see-a-difference.html Trump signs bill to aid ISIS genocide victims; Iraqi Christians ‘beginning to see a difference’]. ''The Christian Post''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
-*Hellmann, Jessie (May 30, 2018). [http://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/389908-trump-signs-right-to-try-bill-for-terminally-ill-patients Trump signs 'right to try' drug bill]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
+*Riechmann, Deb (December 11, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/6c456d1fc4f1443699eb7ef8b7670e92 Trump signs bill to help religious minorities in Iraq, Syria]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
-*Heretik, Jack (May 30, 2018). [http://freebeacon.com/politics/trump-signs-right-try-act-law/ Trump Signs ‘Right to Try Act’ Into Law]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
-*Fritze, John (May 30, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/05/30/trump-signs-right-try-experimental-drugs-terminal-patients/655954002/ President Trump signs 'right to try' law to get experiment drugs for terminal patients]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
 See also:
-*Earl, Jennifer (May 30, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/30/what-is-right-to-try-look-at-drug-law-trump-supports.html What is 'Right to Try'? A look at the drug law Trump supports]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 30, 2018.</ref>
+*Starr, Penny (December 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/12/12/religious-liberty-advocates-praise-trump-signing-genocide-law/ Religious Liberty Advocates Praise Trump for Signing Genocide Law]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
+*Chapman, Michael W. (December 11, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/michael-w-chapman/knights-columbus-applaud-genocide-relief-bill-signed-trump Knights of Columbus Applaud Genocide Relief Law Signed by Trump]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
+*Perkins, Tony (December 12, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/tony-perkins/tony-perkins-trumps-signing-iraq-and-syria-genocide-relief-and Tony Perkins: Trump’s Signing of ‘Iraq and Syria Genocide Relief and Accountability Act’ Was a Jubilant Moment]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
+*Lucente, Adam (April 18, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/apr/18/trump-help-iraq-christians-punish-islamic-state/ Trump to help Iraqi Christians wreak justice on Islamic State militants]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 26, 2019.</ref>
 ===Executive actions, 2018===
-The Trump Administration took several actions related to healthcare and welfare:
-*January 11, 2018—The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued a guidance that made it easier for states to enact programs requiring Medicaid recipients to work in order to continue receiving those benefits.<ref>Multiple references:
-*Moran, Sean (January 11, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/11/trump-allows-states-implement-work-requirements-medicaid/ Trump Allows States to Implement Work Requirements for Medicaid]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 11, 2018.
-*Singman, Brooke (January 11, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/11/major-shift-as-trump-opens-way-for-medicaid-work-requirement.html Trump administration opens door to allowing Medicaid work requirements]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 11, 2018.
-*Abutaleb, Yasmeen (January 11, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-healthcare-medicaid/trump-administration-to-let-states-adopt-medicaid-work-requirements-idUSKBN1F01AH Trump administration to let states adopt Medicaid work requirements]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 11, 2018.
-*Howell Jr., Tom (January 11, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jan/11/trump-admin-offers-roadmap-medicaid-work-requireme/ Trump allows states to require able-bodied Medicaid recipients to seek employment]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 12, 2018.</ref>
-*The USDA took several steps to protect against fraud in its food stamp programs, including hiring a "chief integrity officer" to oversee those efforts.<ref>Rodriquez, Katherine (March 31, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/31/usda-hires-integrity-officer-to-fight-fraud-in-food-stamp-program/ USDA Hires ‘Integrity Officer’ to Fight Fraud in Food Stamp Program]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 31, 2018.</ref>
-*April 9, 2018—The HHS released two new ObamaCare regulations that expanded exemptions to the individual mandate and gave the states more flexibility.<ref>Multiple references:
-*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-healthcare-regulation/trump-administration-issues-rule-further-watering-down-obamacare-idUSKBN1HG384 Trump administration issues rule further watering down Obamacare]. ''Reuters''. April 9, 2018. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
-*Howell, Tom (April 9, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/9/obamacare-penalty-carve-outs-expanded-trump-admini/ Trump administration expands Obamacare penalty carve-outs]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
-*Sullivan, Peter (April 9, 2018). [http://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/382364-trump-officials-create-new-exemptions-to-obamacare-mandate Trump officials create new exemptions to ObamaCare mandate]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
-*Armour, Stephanie (April 9, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-administration-allows-states-to-narrow-aca-coverage-1523316498 Trump Administration Allows States to Narrow ACA Coverage]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
-*King, Robert (April 9, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/trump-administration-releases-new-ways-for-states-to-skirt-obamacare-rules Trump administration releases new ways for states to skirt Obamacare rules]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
-*King, Robert (April 9, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/americans-get-more-ways-to-avoid-obamacare-penalty Americans get more ways to avoid Obamacare penalty]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
-Pro-life individuals also received an exemption from the individual mandate if the only plans available included abortion coverage:
-*Popik, Jennifer (April 13, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-pro-lifers-can-avoid-obamacare-penalty-for-2018 Trump: Pro-lifers can avoid Obamacare penalty for 2018]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
-See also:
-*Vinik, Danny (April 13, 2018). [https://www.politico.com/agenda/story/2018/04/13/trump-policy-infrastructure-obamacare-trade-000652 5 things Trump did this week while you weren't looking]. ''Politico''. Retrieved April 14, 2018.</ref>
-*April 10, 2018—President Trump signed an executive order calling for a government-wide review of welfare programs for the purpose of ensuring that they help Americans find work and escape poverty. The order also called on the federal government to create or strengthen work requirements for its welfare programs.<ref>Multiple references:
-*Samuels, Brett (April 10, 2018). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/382557-trump-signs-order-calling-for-work-requirements-in-welfare-programs Trump signs order calling for work requirements in welfare programs]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
-*Boyer, Dave (April 10, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/10/donald-trump-orders-top-bottom-review-welfare-prog/ Trump orders top-to-bottom review of welfare programs]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
-*Radnofsky, Louise (April 10, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-to-sign-executive-order-for-revamp-of-federal-aid-programs-1523380645 Trump Signs Executive Order for Revamp of Federal Aid Programs]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
-*Lehman, Charles Fain (April 11, 2018). [http://freebeacon.com/issues/trump-signs-eo-emphasize-work-requirements-welfare/ Trump Signs EO to Emphasize Work Requirements for Welfare]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
-*Arter, Melanie (April 11, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/melanie-arter/trump-signs-welfare-reform-executive-order Trump Signs Welfare Reform Executive Order]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
-*[http://www.breitbart.com/news/trump-signs-executive-order-pushing-work-for-welfare/ Trump signs executive order pushing work for welfare]. ''Breitbart News''. April 10, 2018. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
-See also:
-*Weixel, Nathaniel (April 14, 2018). [http://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/383106-trump-order-targets-wide-swathe-of-public-assistance-programs Trump order targets wide swathe of public assistance programs]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 14, 2018.</ref>
-*June 19, 2018—The Labor Department finalized a new rule – resulting from an executive order President Trump signed in October 2017 – expanding association health plans so that small business owners join together to buy health insurance plans outside of ObamaCare's strict regulations.<ref name="Association2018">Multiple references:
-*Howell, Tom (June 19, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/19/trump-opens-association-plans-across-state-lines/ Trump opens door to sale of 'association' health plans across state lines]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
-*Moran, Sean (June 19, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/19/trump-expands-association-health-plans-department-labor-rule/ Trump Expands Association Plans with ‘Biggest Free-Market Health Care Reform in a Generation’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
-*Tennant, Michael (June 20, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/health-care/item/29316-trump-allows-more-small-businesses-to-join-forces-to-get-health-insurance Trump Allows More Small Businesses to Join Forces to Get Health Insurance]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
-*Moynihan, Lydia (June 19, 2018). [https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/labor-department-to-ok-obamacare-alternatives ObamaCare alternative coming from Labor Department]. ''Fox Business''. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
-*Armour, Stephanie (June 19, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-trump-administration-rule-to-expand-access-to-health-plans-without-aca-protections-1529414100 New Trump Administration Rule to Expand Access to Health Plans Without ACA Protections]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
-*Sullivan, Peter (June 19, 2018). [http://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/392959-trump-officials-move-to-expand-non-obamacare-health-plans Trump officials move to expand non-ObamaCare health plans]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
-*Abutaleb, Yasmeen (June 19, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-healthcare-insurance/trump-administration-puts-skimpy-health-insurance-plans-in-place-idUSKBN1JF2AQ Trump administration puts skimpy health insurance plans in place]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
-*Pear, Robert (June 19, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/19/us/politics/trump-affordable-care-act-health-insurance.html New Trump Rule Rolls Back Protections of the Affordable Care Act]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
-For the actual rule:
-*[https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2018-06-21/pdf/2018-12992.pdf Definition of ‘‘Employer’’ Under Section 3(5) of ERISA—Association Health Plans]. ''Federal Register''. June 21, 2018. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
-See also:
-*De Lea, Brittany (June 19, 2018). [https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/trumps-obamacare-alternative-to-save-small-businesses-big-money Trump’s ObamaCare alternative to save small businesses big money]. ''Fox Business''. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
-*Klein, Roger D. (June 20, 2018). [http://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/393214-new-labor-rule-will-be-a-big-health-care-boon-for-small-businesses New Labor rule will be a big health care boon for small businesses]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
-*Ortiz, Alfredo; Price, Tom (June 22, 2018). [http://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/393549-small-businesses-just-scored-a-win-on-health-care-costs Small businesses just scored a win on health-care costs]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 25, 2018.</ref>
-*July 10, 2018—The Trump Administration announced it would cut funding for Obamacare outreach from $36.8 million to $10 million – the funding was at $62.5 million before the Trump Administration began cutting it in 2017.<ref>Multiple references:
-*Howell, Tom (July 10, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/10/obamacare-navigator-program-cut-further-trump-admi/ Trump administration announces further cuts to Obamacare 'navigator' program]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 11, 2018.
-*Sullivan, Peter (July 10, 2018). [http://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/396379-trump-officials-cut-funding-for-obamacare-outreach-groups Trump officials again slash funding for ObamaCare outreach groups]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 11, 2018.
-*Armour, Stephanie (July 10, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-administration-slashes-funds-for-aca-outreach-1531272043 Trump Administration Slashes Funds for ACA Outreach]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved July 11, 2018.
-*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-healthcare-obamacare/trump-administration-cuts-grants-to-help-people-get-obamacare-idUSKBN1K102W Trump administration cuts grants to help people get Obamacare]. ''Reuters''. July 10, 2018. Retrieved July 11, 2018.
-*Alltucker, Ken (July 10, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2018/07/10/obamacare-cuts-mean-groups-have-less-sign-up-customers/773728002/ Trump administration slashes funding for Obamacare outreach program]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved July 11, 2018.</ref>
-*July 17, 2018—The [[Food and Drug Administration]] released a draft guidance to make it easier for consumers to buy more medicines without a prescription, beginning the process of enacting new rules on the matter.<ref>Multiple references:
-*Howell, Tom (July 17, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/17/fda-eyes-broader-range-over-counter-drugs/ FDA pushes for more prescription drugs to be sold over-the-counter]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
-*Cone, Allen (July 17, 2018). [https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2018/07/17/FDA-looks-to-make-more-prescription-drugs-available-over-the-counter/4771531844891/ FDA looks to make more prescription drugs available over the counter]. ''UPI''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
-*Edney, Anna (July 17, 2018). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-07-17/u-s-to-make-more-drugs-easily-available-cutting-role-docs-play U.S. to Make More Drugs Easily Available, Cutting Role Docs Play]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
-*Johnson, Linda A. (July 17, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/76867169b2db48b789105df7b6efd235/FDA-plans-to-ease-OTC-approvals-for-some-prescription-drugs FDA plans to ease OTC approvals for some prescription drugs]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.</ref>
 The Trump Administration took several actions related to religious liberty:
 *January 18, 2018—The HHS created the Conscience and Religious Freedom Division office, part of the Office of Civil Rights, in order to protect doctors and other healthcare workers from being forced to participate in abortions, euthanasia, and transgender surgeries.<ref name="ArmourWSJ4/13/18">Armour, Stephanie (April 13, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/health-workers-new-advocate-sees-objection-to-abortion-as-a-civil-right-1523611801 Trump Appointee Harnesses Civil-Rights Law to Protect Anti-Abortion Health Workers]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved April 14, 2018.</ref><ref>Multiple references:
-*McKelway, Doug (January 18, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/18/trump-administration-bolsters-protections-for-doctors-nurses-who-oppose-abortion.html Trump administration bolsters protections for doctors, nurses who oppose abortion]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
+*McKelway, Doug (January 18, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/18/trump-administration-bolsters-protections-for-doctors-nurses-who-oppose-abortion.html Trump administration bolsters protections for doctors, nurses who oppose abortion]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
 *Howell, Tom (January 18, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jan/18/hhs-launches-office-enforce-religious-freedom-laws/ HHS launches office to enforce religious-freedom laws]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
-*Caralle, Katelyn (January 18, 2018). [http://freebeacon.com/issues/trump-administration-forms-new-office-protect-religious-rights-medical-providers-oppose-abortion/ Trump Admin Forms New Office to Protect Religious Rights of Medical Providers Who Oppose Abortion]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
+*Caralle, Katelyn (January 18, 2018). [https://freebeacon.com/issues/trump-administration-forms-new-office-protect-religious-rights-medical-providers-oppose-abortion/ Trump Admin Forms New Office to Protect Religious Rights of Medical Providers Who Oppose Abortion]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
 *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). [http://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.
+*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.
-*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.
+*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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 *Alonso-Zaldivar, Ricardo (January 18, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jan/18/trump-tries-to-protect-medical-providers-who-oppos/ New Trump office would protect conscience rights of doctors]. ''The Washington Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved June 4, 2018.
 See also:
-*Hellmann, Jessie (February 20, 2018). [http://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/374725-hhs-new-office-that-enforces-religious-moral-rights-of-health-workers New HHS office that enforces health workers' religious rights received 300 complaints in a month]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved February 20, 2018.</ref> The next day, the HHS began the process of enacting a regulation to require healthcare providers to follow laws that protect workers' from being forced to perform services, such as abortions, that violate their consciences.<ref name="HHSadvocate">Shellnutt, Kate (January 19, 2018). [http://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2018/january/trump-hhs-planned-parenthood-funding-pro-life-conscience.html It’s Official: Trump Turns HHS from Pro-Life Antagonist to Advocate]. ''Christianity Today''. Retrieved January 20, 2018.</ref><ref>Multiple references:
+*Hellmann, Jessie (February 20, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/374725-hhs-new-office-that-enforces-religious-moral-rights-of-health-workers New HHS office that enforces health workers' religious rights received 300 complaints in a month]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved February 20, 2018.</ref> The next day, the HHS began the process of enacting a regulation to require healthcare providers to follow laws that protect workers' from being forced to perform services, such as abortions, that violate their consciences.<ref name="HHSadvocate">Shellnutt, Kate (January 19, 2018). [http://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2018/january/trump-hhs-planned-parenthood-funding-pro-life-conscience.html It’s Official: Trump Turns HHS from Pro-Life Antagonist to Advocate]. ''Christianity Today''. Retrieved January 20, 2018.</ref><ref>Multiple references:
 *Howell, Tom (January 19, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jan/19/hhs-announces-pro-life-moves-ahead-march-life/ HHS announces pro-life moves amid March for Life]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
 *Abutaleb, Yasmeen; Humer, Caroline (January 19, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-healthcare-religion/u-s-health-agency-revokes-obama-era-planned-parenthood-protection-idUSKBN1F820T U.S. health agency revokes Obama-era Planned Parenthood protection]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
 *Bailey, Sarah Pulliam; Cha, Ariana Eunjung; Eilperin, Juliet (January 19, 2018). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2018/01/19/hhs-releases-new-rule-on-health-workers-religious-moral-objections/ HHS releases new rule on health workers' religious, moral objections]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved January 20, 2018.</ref>
 *January 2018—The DOJ added new guidelines regarding religious liberty in its U.S. Attorneys' Manual, prioritizing the issue for the department and intended to strengthen such protections.<ref>Multiple references:
-*Sasser, Hiram S. (February 21, 2018). [http://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/374846-us-attorney-manual-update-signals-hope-for-religious-liberty US attorney manual update signals hope for religious liberty]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
+*Sasser, Hiram S. (February 21, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/374846-us-attorney-manual-update-signals-hope-for-religious-liberty US attorney manual update signals hope for religious liberty]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
 *[https://aclj.org/religious-liberty/attorney-general-adds-religious-liberty-update-to-us-attorneys-manual-protecting-our-first-freedom Attorney General Adds Religious Liberty Update to U.S. Attorneys’ Manual Protecting Our First Freedom]. ''American Center for Law & Justice''. Retrieved May 10, 2018.</ref>
 *February 23, 2018—The HHS changed its Title X family planning grants to promote conservative priorities such as favoring religious organizations as well as groups that promote abstinence and do not perform abortions.<ref>Multiple references:
-*Berry, Susan (February 23, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/23/trump-administration-announces-260-million-in-family-planning-grants-to-programs-that-do-not-perform-abortions/ Trump Administration Announces $260 Million in Family Planning Grants to Programs that Do Not Perform Abortions]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
+*Berry, Susan (February 23, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/23/trump-administration-announces-260-million-in-family-planning-grants-to-programs-that-do-not-perform-abortions/ Trump Administration Announces $260 Million in Family Planning Grants to Programs that Do Not Perform Abortions]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
 *Quinn, Mattie (February 26, 2018). [http://www.governing.com/topics/health-human-services/gov-hhs-abortion-title-x-states-funding-trump.html Months Late, Trump Administration Changes Family Planning Program's Priorities]. ''Governing''. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
 *Brown, Lauretta (February 26, 2018). [https://townhall.com/tipsheet/laurettabrown/2018/02/26/trump-admin-rolls-out-new-priorities-for-title-x-family-planning-grants-n2454591 Trump Admin Rolls Out New Priorities for Title X Family Planning Grants]. ''Townhall''. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
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 *Radnofsky, Louise (May 3, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-proclaims-support-for-religious-liberty-1525369053 Trump Proclaims Support for Religious Liberty]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
 *Bohon, Dave (May 3, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/faith-and-morals/item/28967-trump-takes-lead-on-national-day-of-prayer Trump Takes Lead on National Day of Prayer]. ''The New American''. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
-*Moons, Michelle (May 3, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/03/trump-hosts-national-day-prayer-condemn-crimes-people-faith/ President Trump Hosts National Day of Prayer: ‘We Condemn All Crimes Against People of Faith’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
+*Moons, Michelle (May 3, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/03/trump-hosts-national-day-prayer-condemn-crimes-people-faith/ President Trump Hosts National Day of Prayer: ‘We Condemn All Crimes Against People of Faith’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
 See also:
 *[https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2018-05-08/pdf/2018-09893.pdf Proclamation 9741 of May 3, 2018 -- National Day of Prayer, 2018]. ''Federal Register''. May 8, 2018. Retrieved May 8, 2018.</ref> President Trump signed an order creating a faith-based White House office, the White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative, intended to help protect religious liberty and include the perspective of "faith-based" Americans when making policy.<ref>Multiple references:
 *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.
-*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.
+*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.
-*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.
+*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.
 See also:
 *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>
 *May 9, 2018—The Education Department moved to review existing regulations restricting religious universities from receiving federal money – with the intention of changing or removing those regulations – in order to strengthen religious freedom protections for those institutions.<ref>Multiple references:
-*Jacqueline, Thomsen (May 9, 2018). [http://thehill.com/regulation/pending-regs/387045-education-dept-to-relax-rules-restricting-faith-based-institutions Education Dept to relax rules restricting faith-based institutions from getting federal aid]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
+*Jacqueline, Thomsen (May 9, 2018). [https://thehill.com/regulation/pending-regs/387045-education-dept-to-relax-rules-restricting-faith-based-institutions Education Dept to relax rules restricting faith-based institutions from getting federal aid]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
 *Richardson, Valerie (May 10, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/10/devos-moves-roll-back-regulations-federal-aid-reli/ DeVos moves to roll back regulations on federal aid to religious colleges]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
 *Smith, Samuel (May 10, 2018). [https://www.christianpost.com/news/trump-education-department-strengthen-religious-freedom-protections-christian-college-university-223834/ Trump Admin. to Strengthen Religious Freedom Protections for Christian Colleges]. ''The Christian Post''. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
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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.
-*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.
+*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). [http://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.
+*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.
-*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>
+*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). [https://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.
+*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.
+See also:
+*Kraychik, Robert (July 25, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/25/state-department-civil-society-religious-freedom/ State Department: ‘Civil Society’ Is ‘First Line of Defense’ for Religious Freedom]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
+*Kraychik, Robert (July 25, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/25/mulvaney-obama-discourage-christian-values/ Mick Mulvaney: Past Administration ‘Used Taxpayer Dollars’ to ‘Discourage Christian Values’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
+*Freiburger, Calvin (July 31, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-admin-vows-to-stop-punishing-countries-that-oppose-homosexuality-lgbt Trump admin vows to stop punishing countries that oppose homosexuality; LGBT activists outraged]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
+*Green, Lauren (July 26, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/26/pence-says-summit-is-just-beginning-religious-freedom.html Pence says religious freedom summit is 'just the beginning']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
+*Wong, Kristina (July 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/28/watch-religious-freedom-ambassador-sam-brownback-faith-is-a-good-thing/ Watch — Religious Freedom Ambassador Sam Brownback: ‘Faith Is a Good Thing’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 28, 2018.
+*Ellis, Jenna (July 20, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/on-religious-freedom-trump-keeps-his-word On religious freedom, Trump keeps his word]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 25, 2018.</ref> At the end of the summit, the State Department released the Potomac Declaration and the Potomac Plan of Action, which emphasized the importance of religious liberty to the U.S. government, called on other countries to protect religious freedom, and outlined specific steps for these countries to follow to protect religious freedom. The Trump Administration also announced the establishment of an International Religious Freedom Fund, as well as the Genocide Recovery and Persecution Response Program to quickly provide aid to persecuted religious minorities.<ref>Multiple references:
+*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.
+*[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.
+*[https://www.oann.com/u-s-fighting-back-against-religious-persecution/ U.S. Fighting Back Against Religious Persecution]. ''One America News Network''. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
+*Chang, Joan (July 26, 2018). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/pence-and-pompeo-say-religious-liberty-top-us-priority_2605355.html Pence and Pompeo Say Religious Liberty Top US Priority]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
+On the Genocide Recovery and Persecution Response Program and U.S. funding in the Middle East:
+*Gill, Joshua (July 26, 2018). [https://dailycaller.com/2018/07/26/mike-pence-genocide-recovery-program/ Pence Announces US Genocide Recovery and Persecution Response Program]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
+*Grogan, Courtney (July 26, 2018). [https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/pence-announces-genocide-recovery-program-for-iraqi-minorities-61592 Pence announces Genocide Recovery Program for Iraqi minorities]. ''Catholic News Agency''. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
+*Morello, Carol (July 26, 2018). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/help-is-on-the-way-at-last-for-religious-minorities-in-iraq/2018/07/26/e6d58265-76f5-4d26-abcc-a76ce7e1aeca_story.html Help is on the way, at last, for religious minorities in Iraq]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
+See also:
+*Richardson, Bradford (July 26, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/26/pence-unleashes-on-north-korean-abuses-much-worse-/ Pence unleashes on North Korean abuses: 'Much worse' than China]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
+*Williams, Thomas D. (July 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/28/pence-persecution-christians-north-korea-no-rival-earth/ Mike Pence: Persecution of Christians in North Korea ‘Has No Rival on the Earth’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 28, 2018.
+*Freiburger, Calvin (July 26, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pence-pompeo-speak-at-state-department-conference-on-religious-freedom Mike Pence: Religious freedom is ‘top priority’ of Trump Administration]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
+*Lucas, Fred (July 26, 2018). [https://www.dailysignal.com/2018/07/26/7-big-moments-from-pence-address-on-religious-freedom/ 7 Big Moments From Pence Address on Religious Freedom]. ''The Daily Signal''. Retrieved July 26, 2018.</ref>
+*July 30, 2018—Attorney General Sessions announced the creation of its Religious Liberty Task Force to help it implement a pro-religious liberty guidance it issued in October 2017.<ref>Multiple references:
+*Mordock, Jeff (July 30, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/30/jeff-sessions-forms-religious-liberty-task-force-t/ DOJ forms Religious Liberty Task Force to protect freedom of religion]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
+*Cimmino, Jeffrey (July 30, 2018). [https://freebeacon.com/politics/sessions-announces-new-religious-liberty-task-force/ Sessions Announces New Religious Liberty Task Force]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
+*Wheeler, Lydia (July 30, 2018). [https://thehill.com/regulation/administration/399482-sessions-announces-religious-liberty-task-force Sessions announces 'religious liberty task force']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
+*Cohen, Kelly (July 30, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice-department-creates-religious-liberty-task-force Justice Department creates religious liberty task force]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
+*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.
+*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.
+*[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jeff-sessions-religious-liberty-task-force-announced/ Jeff Sessions announces creation of "religious liberty task force"]. ''CBS News''. July 30, 2018. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
+See also:
+*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.
+*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.
+*Berry, Susan (November 7, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/11/07/trump-admin-protects-objectors-to-obamacare-contraceptive-mandate/ Trump Admin Protects Objectors to Obamacare Contraceptive Mandate]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
+*Howell, Tom (November 8, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/nov/7/trump-carve-out-obamacare-contraception-mandate/ Trump admin finalizes sweeping carve-out from Obamacare contraception mandate]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
+*Freiburger, Calvin (November 8, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-admin-issues-rules-protecting-conscience-rights-against-abortion-cont Trump admin issues rules protecting conscience rights against abortion, contraception insurance]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
+*McMorris, Bill (November 8, 2018). [https://freebeacon.com/issues/trump-admin-shields-nuns-contraceptive-mandate/ Trump Admin Shields Nuns From Contraceptive Mandate]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
+*Leonard, Kimberly (November 7, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/trump-administration-rolls-back-obamacares-birth-control-rule Trump administration rolls back Obamacare's birth control rule]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
+See also:
+*Israel, Melanie (November 8, 2018). [https://www.lifenews.com/2018/11/08/thank-you-president-trump-for-protecting-christians-from-having-to-fund-abortion-pills/ Thank You President Trump for Protecting Christians From Having to Fund Abortion Pills]. ''LifeNews''. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
+*Russell, Nicole (November 8, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/novel-idea-hhs-says-little-sisters-of-the-poor-dont-have-to-provide-birth-control Novel idea: HHS says Little Sisters of the Poor don't have to provide birth control]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
+*Williams, Thomas D. (November 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/11/11/u-s-bishops-praise-conscience-protections-trump-administration/ U.S. Bishops Praise Conscience Protections by Trump Administration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 11, 2018.</ref>
+*November 15, 2018—[[United States Agency for International Development|USAID]] announced a new policy expanding its funding of private and religious schools in developing countries.<ref>Multiple references:
+*Richardson, Valerie (November 16, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/nov/16/usaid-expands-funding-private-religious-schools-un/ USAID expands funding to private, religious schools under new global education policy]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
+*Berry, Susan (November 16, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/11/16/trump-administration-expands-international-education-funding-faith-based-groups/ Trump Administration Expands International Education Funding to Faith-Based Groups]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
+*Chandak, Neetu (November 17, 2018). [https://dailycaller.com/2018/11/17/trump-education-faith-children-developing-countries/ Trump Administration Expands Education Funding to Faith-Based, Private Sector Groups Helping Children in Developing Countries]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
+See also:
+*Dorman, Sam (November 19, 2018). [https://ijr.com/conservative-usaid-funding-religious-non-state-education/ Conservative Leaders Praise Trump Admin’s Decision to Expand USAID Funding to Religious, Non-State Education]. ''Independent Journal Review''. Retrieved November 20, 2018.</ref>
 The Trump Administration took numerous actions related to homosexual, transgender, and other sex-related matters:
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 *Tennant, Michael (February 14, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/education/item/28271-education-department-wont-pursue-transgender-students-bathroom-claims Education Department Won’t Pursue Transgender Students’ Bathroom Claims]. ''The New American''. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
 *Mainwaring, Doug (February 12, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trumps-education-department-will-no-longer-accept-lgbt-student-bathroom-com Trump’s Education Department will no longer accept LGBT student bathroom complaints: report]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
-*Berry, Susan (February 13, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/13/report-education-department-reject-transgender-bathroom-complaints/ Report: Education Department to Reject Transgender Bathroom Complaints]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
+*Berry, Susan (February 13, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/13/report-education-department-reject-transgender-bathroom-complaints/ Report: Education Department to Reject Transgender Bathroom Complaints]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
 *Chapman, Michael W. (February 13, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/blog/michael-w-chapman/report-doe-reject-transgender-student-bathroom-complaints Report: Trump's DOE to Reject Transgender Student Bathroom Complaints]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
 *Richardson, Bradford (February 13, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/feb/13/education-department-wont-investigate-transgender-/ Transgender bathroom complaints will no longer be investigated by Education Department]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
 *Balingit, Moriah (February 12, 2018). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/education/wp/2018/02/12/education-department-will-no-longer-investigate-transgender-bathroom-complaints/ Education Department no longer investigating transgender bathroom complaints]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
 See also:
-*Berry, Susan (February 28, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/28/report-trump-administration-dismissed-15-19-transgender-student-complaints-past-year/ Report: Trump Administration Has Dismissed 15 of 19 Transgender Student Complaints in Past Year]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 28, 2018.</ref>
+*Berry, Susan (February 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/28/report-trump-administration-dismissed-15-19-transgender-student-complaints-past-year/ Report: Trump Administration Has Dismissed 15 of 19 Transgender Student Complaints in Past Year]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 28, 2018.</ref>
 *March 23, 2018—President Trump signed an order banning transgender individuals from serving in the U.S. military except in "limited circumstances."<ref name="Transgender2018">Multiple references:
-*Zwirz, Elizabeth (March 24, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/03/24/president-trump-issues-order-to-ban-transgender-troops-from-service-except-in-limited-circumstances.html President Trump issues order to ban transgender troops from service except in 'limited circumstances']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
+*Zwirz, Elizabeth (March 24, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/03/24/president-trump-issues-order-to-ban-transgender-troops-from-service-except-in-limited-circumstances.html President Trump issues order to ban transgender troops from service except in 'limited circumstances']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
-*Munro, Neil (March 23, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/2018-elections/2018/03/23/trump-pentagon-rejects-obama-transgender-ideology/ Trump’s Pentagon Deep-Sixes Obama’s Transgender Ideology]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
+*Munro, Neil (March 23, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/2018-elections/2018/03/23/trump-pentagon-rejects-obama-transgender-ideology/ Trump’s Pentagon Deep-Sixes Obama’s Transgender Ideology]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
 *Dinan, Stephen (March 23, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/mar/23/trump-reinstates-broad-ban-transgender-troops/ Trump reinstates broad ban on transgender troops]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
 *Ali, Idrees; Beech, Eric (March 23, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-military-transgender/trump-moves-to-limit-transgender-individuals-from-military-service-idUSKBN1H002S Trump moves to limit transgender individuals from military service]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
-*Bowden, John; Anapol, Avery (March 23, 2018). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/380050-trump-bans-most-transgender-americans-from-serving-in-the-military Trump moves to ban most transgender people from serving in military]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
+*Bowden, John; Anapol, Avery (March 23, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/380050-trump-bans-most-transgender-americans-from-serving-in-the-military Trump moves to ban most transgender people from serving in military]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
 *Freiburger, Calvin (March 26, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-unveils-final-details-of-transgender-troop-ban Trump unveils final details of transgender troop ban]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
 *Bohon, Dave (March 26, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/faith-and-morals/item/28601-trump-announces-new-ban-on-transgenders-in-military Trump Announces New Ban on Transgenders in Military]. ''The New American''. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
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 *Tritten, Travis J. (March 23, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense-national-security/trump-cancels-all-out-ban-on-transgender-troops-will-allow-some-to-serve Trump cancels all-out ban on transgender troops, will allow some to serve]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
 See also:
-*Munro, Neil (March 26, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/26/transgender-pentagon-says-fewer-than-25-soldiers-requested-genitalia-surgery/ Transgender: Pentagon Says Fewer Than 25 Soldiers Requested Genitalia Surgery]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 26, 2018.</ref>
+*Munro, Neil (March 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/26/transgender-pentagon-says-fewer-than-25-soldiers-requested-genitalia-surgery/ Transgender: Pentagon Says Fewer Than 25 Soldiers Requested Genitalia Surgery]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
-*It was reported that various agencies in the Trump Administration removed instances to LGBT information on their websites.<ref>Freiburger, Calvin (March 23, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/lgbt-activists-outraged-as-trump-admin-cuts-lgbt-info-from-govt-websites LGBT activists outraged as Trump admin cuts LGBT info from gov’t websites]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved March 24, 2018.</ref>
+*Munro, Neil (February 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/02/28/pentagon-shuts-down-democrats-demand-for-transgender-military/ Pentagon Shuts Down Democrats’ Demand for Transgender Military]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 1, 2019.</ref> On January 22, 2019, the [[Supreme Court of the United States|Supreme Court]] allowed the ban to temporarily go into effect pending hearings in lower courts,<ref>Multiple references:
+*Singman, Brooke; Mears, Bill (January 22, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/supreme-court-rules-pentagon-can-limit-transgender-military-service-while-lawsuits-continue Supreme Court lets Pentagon limit transgender military service while lawsuits proceed]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
+*Kendall, Brent; Youssef, Nancy A. (January 22, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/supreme-court-allows-trump-restrictions-on-transgender-military-service-for-now-11548168481 Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to Implement Transgender Restrictions in Military]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
+*Swoyer, Alex (January 22, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jan/22/supreme-court-allows-trump-administration-transgen/ Supreme Court allows Trump administration transgender military policy to go into effect]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
+*Barillas, Martin M. (January 22, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/u.s.-supreme-court-allows-trump-admin-to-enforce-ban-on-transgender-troops U.S. Supreme Court allows Trump admin to enforce ban on transgender troops]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
+*Klukowski, Ken (January 23, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/23/supreme-court-allows-military-transgender-ban-to-continue-for-now/ Supreme Court Allows Military Transgender Ban to Continue—for Now]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
+*Kirkwood, R. Cort (January 22, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/31264-supreme-court-trump-s-partial-transgender-ban-stays-until-courts-settle-it Supreme Court: Trump’s Partial Transgender Ban Stays Until Courts Settle It]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
+*Wheeler, Lydia; Kheel, Rebecca (January 22, 2019). [https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/426377-supreme-court-allows-transgender-military-ban-to-be-enforced Supreme Court allows transgender military ban to be enforced]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
+*Quinn, Melissa (January 22, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/courts/supreme-court-allows-trump-administration-to-enforce-militarys-transgender-ban Supreme Court allows Trump administration to enforce military's transgender ban]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
+*Chung, Andrew (January 22, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-court-transgender/supreme-court-lets-trump-transgender-troop-restrictions-take-effect-idUSKCN1PG1RI Trump transgender troop limits can take effect, top court decides]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
+*Wolf, Richard (January 22, 2019). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2019/01/22/supreme-court-clears-way-partial-transgender-ban-military/2529314002/ Supreme Court allows Trump's partial ban on transgender troops in military to take effect]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
+A federal judge lifted an injunction on the policy shortly after the Supreme Court's decision:
+*Freiburger, Calvin (March 8, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/federal-judge-lifts-block-on-enforcing-trump-admin-ban-on-gender-confused-soldiers Federal judge lifts block on enforcing Trump admin ban on gender-confused soldiers]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved March 11, 2019.
+*Kheel, Rebecca (March 7, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/defense/433106-federal-judge-lifts-last-of-injunctions-against-transgender-military-ban Federal judge lifts last of injunctions against transgender military ban]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved March 7, 2019.
+*Stancy Correll, Diana (March 7, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/federal-judge-lifts-injunction-against-trumps-transgender-military-ban Federal judge lifts injunction against Trump's transgender military ban]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved March 7, 2019.
+*Marimow, Ann E. (March 7, 2019). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/legal-issues/federal-judge-allows-trump-administrations-restrictions-on-transgender-troops/2019/03/07/6a1beb16-4115-11e9-922c-64d6b7840b82_story.html Federal judge allows Trump administration's restrictions on transgender troops]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved March 7, 2019.
+*Marimow, Ann E. (March 7, 2019). [https://www.stripes.com/news/us/federal-judge-white-house-can-implement-restrictions-on-transgender-troops-1.571805 Federal judge: White House can implement restrictions on transgender troops]. ''Stars and Stripes'' (from ''The Washington Post''). Retrieved March 8, 2019.
+The last obstacle to implementation was lifted shortly afterward:
+*Kheel, Rebecca (March 26, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/defense/435945-appeals-court-clears-path-for-pentagon-to-enforce-transgender-ban-april-12 Appeals court clears path for Pentagon to enforce transgender ban April 12]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
+*Copp, Tara (March 27, 2019). [https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2019/03/27/final-legal-hurdle-falls-pentagon-to-move-forward-on-new-transgender-policy/ Pentagon to move forward on limits for transgender troops as final legal hurdle falls]. ''Military Times''. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
+*Larson, Erik (March 26, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-03-26/ban-on-trans-people-in-military-cleared-to-take-effect-april-12 Ban on Trans People in Military Cleared to Take Effect April 12]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved March 29, 2019.</ref> and the Pentagon finally moved to implement the order in March 2019.<ref name="ImplementTransBan2019"/>
+*It was reported that various agencies in the Trump Administration removed instances to LGBT information on their websites.<ref>Freiburger, Calvin (March 23, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/lgbt-activists-outraged-as-trump-admin-cuts-lgbt-info-from-govt-websites LGBT activists outraged as Trump admin cuts LGBT info from gov’t websites]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved March 24, 2018.</ref> Additionally, the Trump Administration successfully pressured the [[4-H]] to rescind a pro-homosexuality rule from its website.<ref>Multiple references:
+*Crowder, Courtney; Clayworth, Jason (November 18, 2018). [https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/investigations/2018/11/18/4-h-transgender-lgbt-iowa-john-paul-chaisson-cardenas-iowa-state-university-civil-rights/1572199002/ EXCLUSIVE: How Trump administration pressure to dump 4-H's LGBT policy led to Iowa leader's firing]. ''The Des Moines Register''. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
+*[https://www.apnews.com/3c783ae02f004927af5b97fbd1785e65 Iowa 4-H head fired after push to drop discrimination rule]. ''Associated Press''. November 18, 2018. Retrieved November 19, 2018.</ref>
 *April 20, 2018—The HHS announced it would shift its funds in the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program to programs promoting abstinence.<ref>Multiple references:
-*Hellmann, Jessie (April 20, 2018). [http://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/384208-trump-admin-announces-abstinence-focused-overhaul-of-teen-pregnancy Trump admin announces abstinence-focused overhaul of teen pregnancy program]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 22, 2018.
+*Hellmann, Jessie (April 20, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/384208-trump-admin-announces-abstinence-focused-overhaul-of-teen-pregnancy Trump admin announces abstinence-focused overhaul of teen pregnancy program]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 22, 2018.
-*Haynes, Terry (April 20, 2018). [http://dailycaller.com/2018/04/20/trump-teen-pregnancy-abstinence/ Trump Administration Revamps Teen Pregnancy Program To Focus On Abstinence]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved April 22, 2018.</ref>
+*Haynes, Terry (April 20, 2018). [https://dailycaller.com/2018/04/20/trump-teen-pregnancy-abstinence/ Trump Administration Revamps Teen Pregnancy Program To Focus On Abstinence]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved April 22, 2018.</ref>
 *May 11, 2018—The Bureau of Prisons reversed several Obama Administration guidelines catering to [[transgender]] inmates and making one's biological gender the main factor in deciding which facilities and bathrooms to assign inmates.<ref>Multiple references:
-*Anapol, Avery (May 12, 2018). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/387389-trump-administration-rolls-back-rules-protecting-transgender-inmates Trump administration rolls back rules protecting transgender inmates in federal prisons]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
+*Anapol, Avery (May 12, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/387389-trump-administration-rolls-back-rules-protecting-transgender-inmates Trump administration rolls back rules protecting transgender inmates in federal prisons]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
 *[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-lgbt-prisons/u-s-rolls-back-protections-for-transgender-prison-inmates-idUSKCN1ID0O3 U.S. rolls back protections for transgender prison inmates]. ''Reuters''. May 12, 2018. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
-*Munro, Neil (May 13, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/2018-elections/2018/05/13/transgender-ag-sessions-ends-obama-mixed-sex-prison-policy/ Transgender: AG Sessions Ends Obama’s Mixed-Sex Prison Policy]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
+*Munro, Neil (May 13, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/2018-elections/2018/05/13/transgender-ag-sessions-ends-obama-mixed-sex-prison-policy/ Transgender: AG Sessions Ends Obama’s Mixed-Sex Prison Policy]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
 *Chretien, Claire (May 14, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-admin-makes-it-harder-for-transgender-men-to-be-allowed-in-womens-pri Trump admin makes it harder for ‘transgender’ males to be allowed into female prisons]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
-*Brest, Mike (May 12, 2018). [http://dailycaller.com/2018/05/12/trump-rolls-back-protections-transgender-inmates/ Trump Changes Guidelines For Transgender Inmates]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
+*Brest, Mike (May 12, 2018). [https://dailycaller.com/2018/05/12/trump-rolls-back-protections-transgender-inmates/ Trump Changes Guidelines For Transgender Inmates]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
 *Brokaw, Sommer (May 12, 2018). [https://www.upi.com/Justice-Department-rolls-back-transgender-prison-protections/7361526137858/ Justice Department rolls back transgender prison protections]. ''UPI''. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
 *Zeal, Cillian (May 12, 2018). [https://www.westernjournal.com/ct/trump-admin-eliminates-obama-prison-rules-that-catered-to-transgender-inmates/ Trump Admin Eliminates Obama Prison Rules that Catered to Transgender Inmates]. ''The Western Journal''. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
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 *June 2018—The Department of Defense did not issue a memo commemorating LGBT Pride Month, a change from previous years.<ref>Multiple references:
 *Mainwaring, Doug (June 13, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pentagon-brass-influenced-by-trump-admin-refuse-to-honor-lgbt-pride-month Pentagon brass influenced by Trump admin refuse to honor LGBT ‘pride month’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
-*Manchester, Julia (June 11, 2018). [http://thehill.com/policy/defense/391722-pentagon-declines-to-acknowledge-lgbt-pride-month-for-first-time-since-dont Pentagon declines to acknowledge LGBT Pride Month for first time since 'don't ask, don't tell' repeal]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
+*Manchester, Julia (June 11, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/defense/391722-pentagon-declines-to-acknowledge-lgbt-pride-month-for-first-time-since-dont Pentagon declines to acknowledge LGBT Pride Month for first time since 'don't ask, don't tell' repeal]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
 *Sonne, Paul (June 11, 2018). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/as-transgender-ban-looms-pentagon-leaders-distance-themselves-from-lgbt-pride-events/2018/06/11/1551bc1c-6d82-11e8-9ab5-d31a80fd1a05_story.html As transgender ban looms, Pentagon leaders distance themselves from LGBT pride events]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved June 13, 2018.</ref> This came shortly after the White House also refused to commemorate the month.<ref>Multiple references:
 *Mainwaring, Doug (June 4, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/in-contrast-with-obama-trump-white-house-refuses-to-recognize-lgbt-pride-mo In contrast with Obama, Trump White House refuses to recognize LGBT ‘Pride Month’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
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 See also:
 *Cross, Isaac (June 7, 2018). [https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/culture/isaac-cross/2018/06/07/daily-beast-writer-bashes-trump-christians-gay-pride-month Daily Beast Writer Bashes Trump, Christians on ‘Gay Pride Month’]. ''NewsBusters''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.</ref> Despite this, other federal government agencies, including the National Park Service and Veterans Administration, did celebrate the month.<ref>Starr, Penny (July 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/01/federal-government-resources-used-promote-lgbt-pride/ Federal Government Resources Used to Promote LGBT Pride]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 1, 2018.</ref>
+*October 1, 2018—The Trump Administration implemented a rule denying visas to same-sex domestic partners of foreign diplomats, effectively reversing a 2009 Obama Administration decision.<ref name="SameSexDiplomats"/> While the Trump Administration based its decision on the faulty 2015 ''[[Obergefell v. Hodges]]'' Supreme Court decision, its action ended the special benefits provided to homosexual individuals in this area.<ref name="SameSexDiplomats">Multiple references:
-The Trump Administration too actions on other social issues:
+*Chakraborty, Barnini (October 2, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/us-restricts-same-sex-visas-for-diplomat-partners-sets-january-deadline-to-get-married-or-get-out US restricts same-sex visas for diplomat partners, sets January deadline to get married or get out]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
-*May 19, 2018—Among its steps to reverse Obama Administration "fair housing" policies, the [[Department of Housing and Urban Development]] withdrew a computer tool it used to identify instances of segregation due to it being unhelpful.<ref>Multiple references:
+*Freiburger, Calvin (October 3, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-denies-visas-to-same-sex-partners-of-diplomats-who-arent-married-lgbt Trump denies visas to same-sex partners of diplomats who aren’t ‘married’, LGBT lobby outraged]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
-*Kusisto, Laura (May 18, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/hud-drops-obama-era-tool-aimed-at-enforcing-fair-housing-law-1526691328 HUD Drops Obama-Era Tool Aimed at Enforcing Fair Housing Law]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
+*Donati, Jessica (October 2, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-administration-halts-some-same-sex-visas-for-foreign-officials-in-u-s-1538525050 Trump Administration Halts Some Same-Sex Visas for Foreign Officials in U.S.] ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
-*Thomsen, Jacqueline (May 19, 2018). [http://thehill.com/regulation/pending-regs/388462-hud-pulls-tool-used-to-identify-segregation-in-communities HUD pulls tool used to identify segregation in communities]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
+*Gstalter, Morgan (October 1, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/409386-trump-administration-begins-denying-visas-to-unmarried-same-sex Trump administration begins denying visas to some same-sex partners of foreign diplomats: report]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
-*Lawler, Joseph (May 19, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/economy/ben-carson-strikes-critical-blow-to-obama-fair-housing-rule Ben Carson strikes critical blow to Obama fair-housing rule]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
+*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-diplomacy-visas/u-s-will-not-grant-diplomatic-visas-to-same-sex-partners-officials-idUSKCN1MC2VB U.S. will not grant diplomatic visas to same-sex partners: officials]. ''Reuters''. October 2, 2018. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
-*Jan, Tracy (May 19, 2018). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2018/05/19/hud-secretary-ben-carson-doubles-down-on-dismantling-obama-era-fair-housing-policies/ HUD Secretary Ben Carson doubles down on dismantling Obama-era fair-housing policies]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
+*Hjelmgaard, Kim (October 2, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2018/10/02/trump-halts-visas-same-sex-partners-diplomats-un-employees/1495218002/ Trump administration halts visas for same-sex partners of diplomats, UN employees]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved October 11, 2018.</ref>
-See also:
-*Thrush, Glenn (March 28, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/28/us/ben-carson-hud-fair-housing-discrimination.html Under Ben Carson, HUD Scales Back Fair Housing Enforcement]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
-*Moran, Sean; House, Amanda (May 3, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/03/exclusive-carson-lefts-propaganda-on-housing-reforms-is-garbage-people-wont-be-thrown-out/ Exclusive — Carson: Left’s ‘Propaganda’ on Housing Reforms Is ‘Garbage,’ People Won’t Be ‘Thrown Out’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 22, 2018.</ref>
-*July 3, 2018—The DOJ rescinded seven Obama Administration guidance documents that promoted [[affirmative action]] in colleges and universities.<ref>Multiple references:
-*O'Reilly, Andrew (July 3, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/03/trump-administration-is-breaking-from-obama-era-affirmative-action-policies.html Trump administration is breaking from Obama-era affirmative action policies]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
-*Miller, S.A. (July 3, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/3/trump-administration-pushes-colleges-drop-race-adm/ Trump administration pushes colleges to drop race from admissions process]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
-*Berry, Susan (July 3, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/03/july-4-trump-moves-to-end-racial-discrimination-by-colleges/ July 4: Trump Moves to End Racial Discrimination by Colleges]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 4, 2018.
-*Caplan, Joshua (July 3, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/03/trump-killing-obama-era-guidelines-on-race-in-college-applications/ Trump Killing Obama-Era Guidelines on Race in College Applications]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
-*Hackman, Michelle (July 3, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-administration-to-rescind-obama-era-guidelines-on-race-in-college-admissions-1530619273 Trump Administration to Rescind Obama Guidelines on Race in College Admissions]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
-*Anapol, Avery; Greenwood, Max (July 4, 2018). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/395496-sessions-announces-reversal-of-obama-era-guidelines-promoting Sessions announces reversal of Obama-era guidelines promoting diversity in college admissions]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 4, 2018.
-*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-education-race/trump-administration-rolls-back-racial-diversity-guidelines-for-colleges-idUSKBN1JT1HO Trump administration rolls back racial diversity guidelines for colleges]. ''Reuters''. July 3, 2018. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
-*Johnson, Kevin (July 3, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/07/03/justice-rescinds-obama-policy-race-consideration-college-entry/756507002/ Trump admin rolls back Obama policy on race consideration for college admissions]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
-*Green, Erica L.; Apuzzo, Matt; Benner, Katie (July 3, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/03/us/politics/trump-affirmative-action-race-schools.html Trump Officials Reverse Obama’s Policy on Affirmative Action in Schools]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
-*Uria, Daniel (July 3, 2018). [https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2018/07/03/Justice-Department-reverses-Obama-guidelines-on-race-in-school-admissions/5951530655683/ Justice Department reverses Obama guidelines on race in school admissions]. ''UPI''. Retrieved July 4, 2018.
-See also:
-*Starr, Penny (July 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/06/black-activists-applaud-end-to-race-based-college-admissions-ahead-of-scotus-nomination/ Black Activists Applaud End to Race-Based College Admissions Ahead of SCOTUS Nomination]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
-*Hackman, Michelle (July 14, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-the-rollback-of-affirmative-action-guidelines-could-reshape-k-12-school-districts-1531569601 Rollback of Affirmative Action Guidelines Could Reshape K-12 School Districts]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved July 17, 2018.</ref>
 ===Appointments, 2018===
 *On January 24, 2018, the U.S. Senate narrowly confirmed – with Vice President [[Mike Pence]] casting a tie-breaking vote – social conservative [[Sam Brownback]] to be the U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom.<ref>Multiple references:
-*Pergram, Chad; Pappas, Alex (January 24, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/24/pence-casts-tie-breaking-vote-to-confirm-brownback-as-ambassador.html Pence casts tie-breaking vote to confirm Brownback as ambassador]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
+*Pergram, Chad; Pappas, Alex (January 24, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/24/pence-casts-tie-breaking-vote-to-confirm-brownback-as-ambassador.html Pence casts tie-breaking vote to confirm Brownback as ambassador]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
 *Robertson, Abigail (January 24, 2018). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/politics/2018/january/pence-called-to-senate-floor-to-save-brownback-rsquo-s-nomination-to-religious-freedom-post Brownback Confirmed to Religious Freedom Post After Dramatic Senate Showdown]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
 *Shellnutt, Kate (January 24, 2018). [https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2018/january/sam-brownback-is-ambassador-international-religious-freedom.html Sam Brownback Finally Confirmed as America’s Religious Freedom Ambassador]. ''Christianity Today''. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
 *Goodenough, Patrick (January 25, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/patrick-goodenough/amid-deep-partisan-divide-pence-breaks-tie-confirm-religious-freedom Amid Deep Partisan Divide, Pence Breaks Tie to Confirm Religious Freedom Nominee]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
-*Carney, Jordain (January 24, 2018). [http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/370608-pence-breaks-tie-to-confirm-trumps-pick-for-religious-ambassador Pence breaks tie to confirm Trump's pick for religious ambassador]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
+*Carney, Jordain (January 24, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/370608-pence-breaks-tie-to-confirm-trumps-pick-for-religious-ambassador Pence breaks tie to confirm Trump's pick for religious ambassador]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
 Brownback was sworn in on February 1, 2018:
 *Wise, Lindsay; Kumar, Anita (February 1, 2018). [http://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article197934314.html Pence jokes about his two tie-breaking votes as Brownback is sworn in as ambassador]. ''The Kansas City Star''. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
 *Rosales, Erik (February 1, 2018). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2018/february/brownback-sworn-in-as-ambassador-at-large-for-international-religious-freedom Brownback Sworn in as Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
 See also:
-*Starr, Penny (July 31, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/07/31/white-house-nominates-sam-brownback-as-religious-freedom-envoy-religious-freedom-is-the-first-freedom/ White House Nominates Sam Brownback as Religious Freedom Envoy: ‘Religious Freedom Is the First Freedom’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 12, 2018.</ref>
+*Starr, Penny (July 31, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/07/31/white-house-nominates-sam-brownback-as-religious-freedom-envoy-religious-freedom-is-the-first-freedom/ White House Nominates Sam Brownback as Religious Freedom Envoy: ‘Religious Freedom Is the First Freedom’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 12, 2018.</ref>
 ===Proclamations, 2018===
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 *Boyer, Dave (January 16, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jan/16/trump-proclaims-day-religious-freedom-all/ Trump proclaims day of religious freedom for all — including nuns and bakers]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
 *[https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/breaking-president-trump-proclaims-january-16-religious-freedom-day President Trump proclaims January 16 ‘Religious Freedom Day’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. January 16, 2018. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
-*Williams, Thomas D. (January 17, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/17/president-trump-proclaims-religious-freedom-day-defending-nuns-bakers/ President Trump Proclaims ‘Religious Freedom Day’, Defending Nuns and Bakers]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
+*Williams, Thomas D. (January 17, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/17/president-trump-proclaims-religious-freedom-day-defending-nuns-bakers/ President Trump Proclaims ‘Religious Freedom Day’, Defending Nuns and Bakers]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
 See also:
-*Williams, Thomas D. (January 18, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/18/white-house-homepage-features-first-couple-in-sistine-chapel-for-religious-freedom-day/ White House Homepage Features First Couple in Sistine Chapel for Religious Freedom Day]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 24, 2018.</ref>
+*Williams, Thomas D. (January 18, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/18/white-house-homepage-features-first-couple-in-sistine-chapel-for-religious-freedom-day/ White House Homepage Features First Couple in Sistine Chapel for Religious Freedom Day]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 24, 2018.</ref>
+*November 18–24, 2018—President Trump declared this week National Family Week.<ref>[https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-11-23/pdf/2018-25766.pdf Proclamation 9826 of November 16, 2018 -- National Family Week, 2018]. ''Federal Register''. November 23, 2019. Retrieved November 27, 2019.</ref>
-===Other achievements, 2018===
+===Setbacks, 2018===
-While the following achievements were not official United States government policy actions by the Trump Administration, they were closely related to the Trump Administration and its policies:
+The following setbacks to the MAGA agenda were often caused by Congress or officials in the Trump Administration, rather than President Trump himself. Some of them can also be considered partial achievements.
-*The number of Americans on food stamps fell by 1.3 million between December 2017 and February 2018.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (May 9, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/09/food-stamp-enrollment-drops-1-3-million-two-months/ Food Stamp Enrollment Drops by 1.3 Million in Two Months]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 9, 2018.</ref> In February 2018, the number of households using food stamps dropped below 20 million for the first time since 2010,<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (June 11, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/11/food-stamp-households-drop-below-20-million-first-time-since-2010/ Food Stamp Households Drop Below 20 Million for First Time Since 2010]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 11, 2018.</ref> and in March 2018, overall enrollment fell to the lowest level in eight years,<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (June 12, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/12/food-stamp-enrollment-dips-lowest-level-8-years/ Food Stamp Enrollment Dips to Lowest Level in 8 Years]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 12, 2018.</ref> something attributed to economic growth and the Trump Administration's efforts to crack down on fraud.<ref>O'Reilly, Andrew (June 18, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/18/food-stamp-enrollment-falls-to-8-year-low-as-trump-clamps-down-on-fraud-economy-improves.html Food stamp enrollment falls to 8-year low as Trump clamps down on fraud, economy improves]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 18, 2018.</ref> In March 2018, participation in the WIC welfare program fell to its lowest level in 24 years.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (June 19, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/19/wic-welfare-participation-lowest-level-24-years/ WIC Welfare Participation at Lowest Level in 24 Years]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 19, 2018.</ref> In April 2018, food stamp enrollment fell below 40 million for the first time since February 2010.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (July 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/11/food-stamp-usage-drops-below-40-million-first-time-8-years/ Food Stamp Usage Drops Below 40 Million for First Time in 8 Years]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 11, 2018.<br>See also:
-*Kirkwood, R. Kort (July 19, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/economy/item/29579-food-stamp-use-way-down Food Stamp Use Way Down]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
-*Pickert, Reade; Bjerga, Alan (July 19, 2018). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-07-19/food-stamp-use-still-above-recession-era-despite-u-s-job-gains Food-Stamp Use Is Still at Recession-Era Levels Despite Job Gains]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved July 19, 2018.</ref>
-*It was reported in May 2018 that drug prices had dropped since the beginning of the Trump Administration, something attributed to the administration.<ref>Bedard, Paul (May 7, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/drug-prices-drop-trump-crackdown-credited Drug prices drop, Trump crackdown credited]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 9, 2018.</ref>
-*May 11, 2018—President Trump announced his plan to lower drug prices, which he did while criticizing the drug industry and foreign governments for its practices that hurt American citizens.<ref>Multiple references:
-*Spiering, Charlie (May 11, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/11/donald-trump-vows-to-tackle-drug-lobby-to-reduce-prescription-drug-costs/ Donald Trump Vows to Tackle Drug Lobby to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
-*Pappas, Alex (May 11, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/11/trump-vows-to-lower-us-drug-prices-by-ending-global-freeloading-taking-on-industry.html Trump vows to lower US drug prices by ending ‘global freeloading,’ taking on industry]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
-*Howell, Tom (May 11, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/11/trump-vows-end-rip-offs-pharmacy-counter/ Trump vows to end ‘rip-offs’ at the pharmacy counter]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
-*Sullivan, Peter (May 11, 2018). [http://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/387310-trump-unveils-plan-to-lower-drug-prices Trump unveils plan to lower drug prices]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
-*Abutaleb, Yasmeen (May 11, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-drugpricing/trump-blasts-drugmakers-middlemen-for-high-u-s-drug-prices-idUSKBN1IC2C0 Trump assails high drug prices, avoids direct hit on industry]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
-See also:
-*Howell, Tom (May 14, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/14/alex-azar-hhs-secretary-trump-drug-price-plans-bol/ HHS Secretary Alex Azar: Trump drug-price plan is boldest ‘in history’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.</ref>
-===Failures, 2018===
 *April 20, 2018—Despite featuring several positive changes, such as taking a pro-Israel stance and not considering abortion a "human right,"<ref>Multiple references:
 *Morello, Carol (April 20, 2018). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/state-department-strikes-reproductive-rights-occupied-territories-from-annual-report/2018/04/20/46ef0874-44a6-11e8-ad8f-27a8c409298b_story.html State Department strikes reproductive rights, ‘Occupied Territories’ from human rights report]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
 *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). [http://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.
+*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.
-*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>
+*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:
-*May 7, 2018—Seema Verma, administrator for the [[Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services]], announced she would reject an application from the State of [[Kansas]] to institute a three-year lifetime limit on [[Medicaid]] benefits for certain enrollees.<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.
-*Howell, Tom (May 7, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/7/trump-admin-rejects-kansas-lifetime-limit-medicaid/ Trump admin. rejects Kansas’ bid for lifetime limit on Medicaid]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 7, 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.
-*Sullivan, Peter (May 7, 2018). [http://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/386497-trump-officials-reject-medicaid-lifetime-limits-in-kansas Trump officials reject Medicaid lifetime limits in Kansas]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
+*Contrada, Amy (October 8, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/is-the-trump-state-department-smearing-normal-americans-as-bigots Is the Trump State Department smearing normal Americans as bigots?] ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''MassResistance''). Retrieved October 9, 2018.</ref>
-*Leonard, Kimberly (May 7, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/trump-administration-rejects-kansas-plan-to-impose-3-year-limit-on-medicaid Trump administration rejects Kansas plan to impose 3-year limit on Medicaid]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
-*Marso, Andu (May 7, 2018). [http://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article210626629.html Trump official rejects lifetime limit on Kansas Medicaid as dangerous to ‘safety net’]. ''The Kansas City Star''. Retrieved May 7, 2018.</ref>
+==2019==
+[[File:Donald Trump UN religious freedom, September 2019.jpg|thumb|250px|Rather than focusing on climate change like other world leaders, President Trump advocated for religious freedom at the UN, September 23, 2019]]
+[[File:Donald Trump at the 2019 Values Voter Summit.jpg|thumb|250px|President Trump speaking at the Values Voter Summit, October 12, 2019]]
+The Trump Administration continued advancing socially conservative policies,<ref>Multiple references:
+*Vondracek, Christopher (April 23, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/apr/23/catholics-applaud-president-trump-hit-birth-contro/ Catholics applaud President Trump, hit birth control at prayer breakfast]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
+*[https://www.axios.com/trump-targets-lgbtq-protections-b8713231-aa72-4f26-a598-24a18000457d.html Trump targets LGBTQ protections]. ''Axios''. May 24, 2019. Retrieved May 25, 2019.
+*Baker, Sam (June 16, 2019). [https://www.axios.com/social-conservatives-trump-victories-48957529-9046-411b-b89f-bfbb96652ef7.html Trump’s trump card: Social conservatism]. ''Axios''. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
+*Crary, David (August 20, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/c8626c6bdbab4e3f8232ea1499a6954b Trump steadily fulfills goals on religious right wish list]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
+See also:
+*Pradhan, Rachana; Ollstein, Alice Miranda (May 20, 2019). [https://www.politico.com/story/2019/05/20/mike-pence-health-care-1331705 How Mike Pence's 'Indiana mafia' took over health care policy]. ''Politico''. Retrieved May 20, 2019.
+*Abutaleb, Yasmeen; Tanfani, Joseph (May 30, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/usa-pence-hhs/ As Trump rewrites public health rules, Pence sees conservative agenda born again]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 30, 2019.</ref> and it took a strong stand for religious liberty,<ref>Multiple references:
+*Dys, Jeremy (May 2019). [https://www.firstthings.com/article/2019/05/trump-and-religious-liberty Trump and Religious Liberty]. ''First Things''. Retrieved May 6, 2019.
+*Lockwood, Frank E. (May 6, 2019). [https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2019/may/06/evangelical-leaders-see-trump-as-strong/ Evangelical leaders see Trump as strong ally]. ''Arkansas Democrat-Gazette''. Retrieved May 6, 2019.
+*Vondracek, Christopher (August 22, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/22/religious-freedom-stopping-church-attacks-trump-fo/ Halting mounting attacks on churches, people of faith deemed a foreign policy priority]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
+*Head, Tim (August 24, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/religious-freedom-foreign-policy-priority-tim-head Tim Head: Religious freedom is now a foreign policy priority for the US. Here's why it matters]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
+*Freiburger, Calvin (October 11, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/usaid-chief-details-trump-war-on-persecution-unleashing-religious-orgs-to-serve-communities USAID chief details Trump war on persecution, ‘unleashing’ religious orgs to serve communities]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved October 11, 2019.
+*Madden, Nate (December 26, 2019). [https://www.conservativereview.com/news/trump-administration-names-shames-worlds-9-worst-countries-religious-persecution/ Trump administration names and shames the world’s 9 worst countries for religious persecution]. ''Conservative Review''. Retrieved December 26, 2019.
+See also:
+*Russell, Nicole (June 27, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/no-the-doj-isnt-supporting-christian-conservatives-at-the-expense-of-other-religious-groups No, the DOJ isn’t supporting Christian conservatives at the expense of other religious groups]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 27, 2019.
+*Cimmino, Jeffrey (September 11, 2019) [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-religion-envoy-blames-guilt-complex-for-western-reluctance-to-protect-christians Trump religion envoy blames 'guilt complex' for Western reluctance to protect Christians]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 11, 2019.
+*Williams, Thomas D. (September 14, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/09/14/sam-brownback-says-christian-persecution-is-at-all-time-high/ Sam Brownback Says Christian Persecution Is at All-Time High]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
+*Leonard, Kimberly (September 26, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/it-should-be-treated-just-like-every-other-civil-right-top-trump-health-official-looks-to-enshrine-religious-liberty 'It should be treated just like every other civil right': Top Trump health official looks to enshrine religious liberty]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 26, 2019.
+*Cimmino, Jeffrey (October 8, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/assistant-attorney-general-religious-schools-shouldnt-be-shut-out-of-government-programs Assistant attorney general: Religious schools shouldn't be shut out of government programs]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
+*Vondracek, Christopher (October 8, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/oct/8/roger-severino-says-religious-liberty-protections-/ World under Trump far different from John Lennon's secular 'Imagine,' official says]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
+*Philipp, Joshua (September 22, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/the-quiet-spiritual-awakening-in-the-us-government_3077010.html The Quiet Spiritual Awakening In the US Government]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
+*Berry, Susan (October 22, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/22/watch-trump-asks-hud-secretary-ben-carson-open-cabinet-meeting-prayer/ WATCH: Trump Asks HUD Secretary Ben Carson to Open Cabinet Meeting with Prayer]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
+*Adelmann, Bob (October 23, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/faith-and-morals/item/33833-prayers-for-the-president-continue-in-washington-and-the-white-house Prayers for the President Continue in Washington and the White House]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
+*Tapscott, Mark (October 30, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/evangelicals-worry-about-intolerance-see-trump-as-bulwark-of-protection_3132625.html Evangelicals Worry About Growing Intolerance, See Trump as Bulwark of Protection]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
+*Van Maren, Jonathon (September 20, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/left-melts-down-after-trumps-education-secretary-devos-visits-catholic-school-with-anti-transpolicy Left melts down after Trump’s education secretary DeVos visits Catholic school with anti-trans policy]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
+*Vondracek, Christopher (November 7, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/nov/7/mike-pence-defends-federal-aid-funneling-to-christ/ Mike Pence defends federal aid funneling to Christian groups]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
+*Mead, Walter Russell (December 23, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/pompeo-champions-the-faithful-11577144946 Pompeo Champions the Faithful]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved December 24, 2019.</ref> filing more briefs in religious freedom cases than the Obama and Bush administrations.<ref>Kaplan, Adiel; Mora, David; Miller, Maya; Calderon, Andrew R. (February 24, 2019). [https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/trump-admin-files-more-briefs-religious-liberty-cases-obama-bush-n974531 Trump admin files more briefs in religious liberty cases than Obama, Bush]. ''NBC News''. Retrieved May 6, 2019.</ref>
+===Executive actions, 2019===
+The Trump Administration took several actions related to religious liberty:
+*January 23, 2019—The Trump Administration announced it would grant a waiver to South Carolina allowing faith-based foster care organizations to still receive funding despite adhering to Christian values on marriage.<ref>Multiple references:
+*Moran, Sean (January 23, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/23/trump-grants-religious-exemption-protecting-christian-foster-care-programs/ Trump Grants Religious Exemption Protecting Christian Foster Care Programs]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
+*Richardson, Valerie (January 23, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jan/23/south-carolina-faith-based-foster-care-providers-p/ HHS grants waiver protecting faith-based foster-care providers in South Carolina]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
+*Freiburger, Calvin (January 24, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-admin-backs-religious-foster-agencys-right-to-reject-same-sex-househo Trump admin backs religious foster agency’s right to reject same-sex households]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
+*Armour, Stephanie (January 23, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-exempts-christian-social-services-group-from-non-discrimination-rule-11548282932 Trump Exempts Christian Social-Services Group From Non-Discrimination Rule]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
+*Hellmann, Jesse (January 23, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/426681-trump-admin-allows-foster-care-group-that-only-works-with-christians-to Trump admin grants religious exemption to federally-funded foster care program]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
+*Dallas, Kelsey (January 23, 2019). [https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900052057/president-donald-trump-administration-moves-to-protect-faith-based-foster-care-agencies-hhs-that-dont-serve-lgbt-couples.html Trump administration moves to protect faith-based foster care agencies that don't serve LGBT couples]. ''Deseret News''. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
+*Meckler, Laura (January 23, 2019). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/trump-administration-grants-waiver-to-agency-that-works-only-with-christian-families/2019/01/23/5beafed0-1f30-11e9-8b59-0a28f2191131_story.html Trump administration grants waiver to agency that works only with Christian families]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
+Conservative criticism on how the Trump Administration enacted this change:
+*Anderson, Katie (January 25, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/trump-on-christian-foster-homes-doing-the-right-thing-the-wrong-way Trump on Christian foster homes: Doing the right thing the wrong way]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved January 25, 2019.
+See also:
+*Richardson, Valerie (January 28, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jan/28/miracle-hill-ministries-foster-care-targeted-relig/ Faith-based foster-care providers targeted in religious-freedom battle]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 29, 2019.</ref>
+*March 11, 2019—The Education Department, implementing a 2017 [[Supreme Court of the United States|Supreme Court]] decision, announced it would stop enforcing a federal law banning religious organizations from giving federally-funded services to private schools.<ref>Multiple references:
+*Axelrod, Tal (March 12, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/433783-devos-moves-to-allow-religious-groups-to-provide-federally-funded DeVos moves to allow religious groups to provide federally funded services to private schools]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
+*Warren, Steve (March 12, 2019). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2019/march/us-dept-of-ed-just-dropped-these-restrictions-against-religious-groups-nbsp US Dept. of Ed. Just Dropped These Restrictions Against Religious Groups]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
+*Rousselle, Christine (March 13, 2019). [https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/devos-allows-religious-groups-to-provide-educational-services-97577 DeVos allows religious groups to provide educational services]. ''Catholic News Agency''. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
+*O'Brien, Cortney (March 12, 2019). [https://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2019/03/12/the-department-of-education-just-made-the-system-fairer-to-religious-institutions-n2543002 The Department of Education Just Made the System Fairer to Religious Institutions]. ''Townhall''. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
+*Hagen, Lisa (March 11, 2019). [https://www.usnews.com/news/education-news/articles/2019-03-11/devos-feds-can-give-funds-to-religious-education-groups DeVos: Feds Can Give Funds to Religious Education Groups]. ''U.S. News & World Report''. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
+*[https://www.wnd.com/2019/03/education-dept-changes-practice-to-follow-playground-ruling/ Education Dept Changes Practice to Follow Playground Ruling]. ''WND''. March 13, 2019. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
+*Balingit, Moriah; Smith, Morgan (March 12, 2019). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/devos-allows-religious-groups-to-provide-taxpayer-funded-services-in-private-schools/2019/03/11/8ed6ad52-4448-11e9-8aab-95b8d80a1e4f_story.html DeVos allows religious groups to provide taxpayer-funded services in private schools]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
+*Green, Erica L. (March 11, 2019). [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/11/us/politics/betsy-devos-religious-restrictions-education.html DeVos Moves to Ease Church-State Rules in Education]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved March 14, 2019.</ref>
+*May 2, 2019—The HHS issued the finalized rule protecting the consciences and religious freedom of doctors and other health workers by allowing them not to perform practices such as abortion, euthanasia, and sterilization if they oppose such practices.<ref>Multiple references:
+*Berry, Susan (May 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/05/02/trump-administration-announces-final-conscience-rule-protecting-healthcare-providers/ Trump Administration Announces Final Conscience Rule Protecting Healthcare Providers]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
+*Freiburger, Calvin (May 2, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-issues-religious-freedom-protections-for-doctors-nurses-forced-to-do-abortions Trump issues religious-freedom protections for doctors, nurses forced to do abortions]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
+*Armour, Stephanie (May 2, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/white-house-unveils-rules-to-protect-health-workers-religious-moral-beliefs-11556816255 White House Unveils Rule to Protect Health Workers’ Religious, Moral Beliefs]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
+*Dorman, Sam (May 2, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/protections-expanded-for-doctors-with-conscience-objections-to-abortions-other-procedures Protections expanded for doctors with 'conscience' objections to abortions, other procedures]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
+*Howell, Tom (May 2, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/may/2/trump-announces-new-conscience-rule-health-workers/ Trump announces new conscience rule for health workers]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
+*McMorris, Bill (May 2, 2019). [https://freebeacon.com/issues/to-keep-their-conscience-clean/ Trump Admin Will Protect Rights of Doctors Who Decline to Perform Abortions]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
+*Carr, Grace (May 2, 2019). [https://dailycaller.com/2019/05/02/trump-rule-health-care-providers-conscience/ Trump Administration Issues Rule Allowing Health Care Providers to Refuse Services that Violate 'Conscience']. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
+*Leonard, Kimberly (May 2, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/trump-administration-lets-religious-doctors-opt-out-of-abortion-referrals Trump administration lets religious doctors opt out of abortion referrals]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
+*Abutaleb, Yasmeen (May 2, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-healthcare-religion/us-health-agency-finalizes-conscience-and-religious-freedom-rule-idUSKCN1S81PS U.S. health agency finalizes conscience and religious freedom rule]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
+*Weixel, Nathaniel (May 2, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/441812-trump-administration-creates-new-religious-moral-protections-for-health Trump administration creates new religious, moral protections for health workers]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
+*Alonso-Zaldivar, Ricardo (May 2, 2019). [https://apnews.com/b0cf49ba3858406ab6019d85d58468eb Trump defends clinicians’ right to refuse to do abortions]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
+*Sanger-Katz, Margot (May 2, 2019). [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/02/upshot/conscience-rule-trump-religious-exemption-health-care.html Trump Administration Strengthens ‘Conscience Rule’ for Health Care Workers]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
+*[https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-administration-issues-rule-allowing-health-care-providers-to-refuse-services-that-violate-conscience_2904952.html Trump Administration Issues Rule Allowing Health Care Providers to Refuse Services That Violate ‘Conscience’]. ''The Epoch Times'' (from ''The Daily Caller''). May 3, 2019. Retrieved May 3, 2019.
+See also:
+*Russell, Nicole (May 3, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/trump-comes-through-on-religious-liberty-yet-again Trump comes through on religious liberty yet again]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 3, 2019.
+*Green, Emma (May 7, 2019). [https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2019/05/hhs-trump-religious-freedom/588697/ Health and Human Services and the Religious-Liberty War]. ''The Atlantic''. Retrieved August 14, 2019.</ref> Meanwhile, the HHS's Office for Civil Rights changed its mission statement to emphasize religious freedom.<ref>Kodjak, Alison (May 2, 2019). [https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/05/02/688260025/new-trump-rule-protects-health-care-workers-who-refuse-care-for-religious-reason New Trump Rule Protects Health Care Workers Who Refuse Care For Religious Reasons]. ''NPR''. Retrieved May 2, 2019.</ref>
+*By mid-2019, the Trump Administration had doubled the number of investigations under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000, and it significantly increased the number of court cases on the issue.<ref>Swoyer, Alex (May 6, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/may/6/number-of-religious-land-use-cases-spikes-under-tr/ Number of religious land use cases spikes under Trump administration]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 6, 2019.</ref>
+*May 24, 2019—The [[Federal Aviation Administration]] announced it would investigate two airports – in [[San Antonio]] and [[Buffalo, New York|Buffalo]] – for religious discrimination after they banned [[Chick-fil-A]] from building restaurants in the facilities.<ref>Multiple references:
+*Adelmann, Bob (May 28, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/constitution/item/32455-faa-to-investigate-san-antonio-s-ban-of-chick-fil-a-from-its-airport FAA to Investigate San Antonio’s Ban of Chick-fil-A From Its Airport]. ''The New American''. Retrieved May 28, 2019.
+*Barillas, Martin M. (May 29, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/federal-govt-investigates-two-airports-for-religious-discrimination-after-banning-chick-fil-a Federal gov’t investigates two airports for ‘religious’ discrimination after banning Chick-fil-A]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved May 30, 2019.
+*Morris, Kyle (May 27, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/05/27/department-of-transportation-launches-investigation-into-chick-fil-a-airport-bans/ Department of Transportation Launches Investigation Into Chick-fil-A Airport Bans]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 28, 2019.
+*Starr, Penny (May 30, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/05/30/faa-investigating-airports-for-religious-discrimination-in-chick-fil-a-bans/ FAA Investigating Airports for Religious Discrimination in Chick-fil-A Bans]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 31, 2019.
+*Dorman, Sam (May 25, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/faith-values/faa-investigating-airports-amid-claims-it-discriminated-against-chick-fil-a FAA investigating religious discrimination complaints after airports exclude Chick-fil-a]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 25, 2019.
+*Frazin, Rachel (May 24, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/transportation/aviation/445524-trump-admin-investigating-religious-discrimination-claims Trump admin investigating religious discrimination claims after Chick-fil-A excluded from airports]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 25, 2019.
+*Sharma, Vaishnavee (May 25, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/faa-investigates-religious-discrimination-complaints-after-two-airports-exclude-chick-fil-a FAA investigates religious discrimination complaints after two airports exclude Chick-fil-A]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 25, 2019.
+*Saavedra, Ryan (May 25, 2019). [https://www.dailywire.com/news/47672/faa-investigating-2-airports-religious-ryan-saavedra FAA Investigating 2 Airports For Religious Discrimination After Booting Chick-Fil-A]. ''The Daily Wire''. Retrieved May 25, 2019.
+*Moritz, John C. (May 25, 2019). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2019/05/24/faa-joins-chick-fil-fracas-investigate-discrimination-claim/1230304001/ FAA joins Chick-fil-A fracas, will investigate whether cities discriminated against chain]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved May 25, 2019.
+*McGuinness, Dylan (May 24, 2019). [https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/FAA-opens-probe-into-controversial-decision-to-13895302.php FAA brings new scrutiny to San Antonio’s polarizing vote to bar Chick-fil-A from airport]. ''San Antonio Express-News''. Retrieved May 25, 2019.
+*Prince, Molly (May 24, 2019). [https://dailycaller.com/2019/05/24/dot-investigate-chick-fil-a-ban/ Department of Transportation Launches Investigation Into Chick-fil-A Bans]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved May 26, 2019.
+*Fox, Megan (May 25, 2019). [https://pjmedia.com/trending/chick-fil-a-bans-may-be-coming-to-an-end-trump-administration-launches-investigation-into-religious-discrimination/ Trump Administration Launches Investigation into Religious Discrimination Against Chick-fil-A]. ''PJ Media''. Retrieved May 26, 2019.
+*[https://www.theepochtimes.com/department-of-transportation-launches-investigation-into-chick-fil-a-bans_2936598.html Department of Transportation Launches Investigation Into Chick-fil-A Bans]. ''The Epoch Times'' (from ''The Daily Caller''). May 26, 2019. Retrieved May 26, 2019.</ref>
+*May 30, 2019—The State Department moved to create a Commission on Unalienable Rights, a human rights panel based on "[[natural law]] and natural rights."<ref>Multiple references:
+*[https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2019-05-30/pdf/2019-11300.pdf Department of State Commission on Unalienable Rights]. ''Federal Register''. May 30, 2019. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
+*Toosi, Nahal (May 30, 2019). [https://www.politico.com/story/2019/05/30/human-rights-state-department-1348014 State Department to launch new human rights panel stressing 'natural law']. ''Politico''. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
+*Finnegan, Conor (May 31, 2019). [https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/state-dept-panel-redefine-human-rights-based-natural/story?id=63400485 State Dept. panel to redefine human rights based on 'natural law and natural rights']. ''ABC News''. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
+See also:
+*Toosi, Nahal (July 3, 2019). [https://www.politico.com/story/2019/07/03/human-rights-panel-1398636 Trump’s ‘natural law’ human rights panel readies for launch]. ''Politico''. Retrieved July 4, 2019.
+*Ponnuru, Ramesh (June 25, 2019). [https://www.newsmax.com/rameshponnuru/allies-saudi-arabia-gay/2019/06/25/id/921955/ Pompeo's Panel Right to Ask – What Are Human Rights?]. ''Newsmax''. Retrieved July 4, 2019.
+*Ponnuru, Ramesh (June 24, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2019-06-24/pompeo-s-panel-on-human-rights-is-a-good-idea What Are Human Rights? Pompeo’s Panel Is Right to Ask]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved July 4, 2019.
+*Rhodes, Aaron (June 10, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/pompeo-tries-to-rescue-the-idea-of-human-rights-11560207792 Pompeo Tries to Rescue the Idea of Human Rights]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved July 8, 2019.</ref> On July 8, 2019, Secretary Pompeo officially created the Commission on Unalienable Rights.<ref>Multiple references:
+*Wong, Kristina (July 8, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/08/pompeo-launches-panel-on-unalienable-rights-to-guide-u-s-foreign-policy/ Pompeo Launches Panel on ‘Unalienable Rights’ to Guide U.S. Foreign Policy]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
+*McBride, Courtney (July 8, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/pompeo-creates-commission-on-human-rights-11562610471 Pompeo Creates Commission on Human Rights]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
+*Shaw, Adam (July 8, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/pompeo-launches-commission-to-ground-foreign-policy-in-us-founding-principles Pompeo launches commission to ground foreign policy in US founding principles]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
+*Meier, Lauren (July 8, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/8/state-department-establish-new-human-rights-commis/ New State Department commission sparks fight over human rights protections]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
+*Kellum, Holly (July 8, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/state-department-announces-new-council-on-unalienable-rights_2994386.html State Department Announces New Council on Unalienable Rights]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
+*Warren, Steve (July 8, 2019). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2019/july/trump-administration-announces-commission-to-examine-human-rights-role-in-us-policy Trump Administration Announces Commission to Examine Human Rights' Role in US Policy]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
+*Schow, Ashe (July 8, 2019). [https://www.dailywire.com/news/49255/what-unalienable-right-secretary-state-seeks-start-ashe-schow What Is An ‘Unalienable Right’? Secretary Of State Seeks To Start Debate With New Commission]. ''The Daily Wire''. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
+*Leonardi, Anthony (July 8, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/pompeo-launches-commission-to-review-unalienable-rights-in-us-foreign-policy Pompeo launches commission to review unalienable rights in US foreign policy]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
+*Kheel, Rebecca (July 8, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/defense/451987-pompeo-launches-controversial-commission-to-examine-unalienable-rights Pompeo launches controversial commission to examine 'unalienable rights']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
+*Tucker, Eric (July 8, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/1c8c1e8b150f42de8400d2c4f7d5481c Trump administration reviews human rights’ role in US policy]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
+*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-rights-pompeo/pompeo-launches-commission-to-study-human-rights-role-idUSKCN1U31SA Pompeo launches commission to study human rights role]. ''Reuters''. July 8, 2019. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
+*Schumicky, Ilona (July 8, 2019). [https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/ilona-schumicky/trumps-state-dept-launches-commission-unalienable-rights Trump's State Dep’t Launches ‘Commission on Unalienable Rights’]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
+*Lucas, Fred (July 8, 2019). [https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/07/08/pompeo-taps-panel-to-promote-us-style-unalienable-rights-globally/ Pompeo Taps Panel to Promote US-Style ‘Unalienable Rights’ Globally]. ''The Daily Signal''. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
+*Ruffini, Christina (July 8, 2019). [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mike-pompeo-unveils-new-unalienable-rights-commission-amid-concerns-over-progressive-rollbacks/ Mike Pompeo unveils new "Unalienable Rights" commission amid concerns over progressive rollbacks]. ''CBS News''. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
+*Siddiqui, Sabrina (July 8, 2019). [https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/jul/08/trump-human-rights-review-panel-mary-ann-glendon-anti-lgbt-abortion Trump administration to review 'role of human rights in public policy']. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
+*Morello, Carol (July 8, 2019). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/state-department-to-name-panel-focused-on-human-rights-and-natural-law/2019/07/06/3bfe001e-9f54-11e9-b27f-ed2942f73d70_story.html State Department launches panel focused on human rights and natural law]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
+See also:
+*Philipp, Joshua (July 8, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/pompeos-commission-on-unalienable-rights-could-change-global-politics_2994224.html Pompeo’s Commission on Unalienable Rights Could Change Global Politics]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
+*Pompeo, Michael R. (July 8, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/unalienable-rights-and-u-s-foreign-policy-11562526448 Unalienable Rights and U.S. Foreign Policy]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
+*Perkins, Tony (July 8, 2019). [https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/tony-perkins/tony-perkins-trump-has-taken-historic-meaningful-step-forming-commission Tony Perkins: Trump Has Taken Historic Step in Forming Commission on Unalienable Rights]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
+*Freiburger, Calvin (July 9, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-admin-names-marriage-religious-liberty-supporter-to-new-panel-on-human-rights Trump admin names pro-marriage Harvard prof to new panel on human rights]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
+*Pilon, Roger (July 11, 2019). [https://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/452493-will-the-state-departments-new-commission-on-unalienable-rights-get-it Will the State Department's new Commission on Unalienable Rights get it right?] ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
+*Wright, Ron (July 18, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/18/lets-define-human-rights-ages/ Let's define human rights for the ages]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
+*Hagee, John (August 1, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/trumps-commission-on-unalienable-rights-should-be-lauded-not-condemned John Hagee: Trump's Commission on Unalienable Rights should be lauded, not condemned]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
+*Garfinkle, Adam (September 9, 2019). [https://www.the-american-interest.com/2019/09/09/is-pompeos-rights-commission-more-or-less-than-meets-the-eye/ Is Pompeo’s Rights Commission More or Less Than Meets the Eye?]. ''The American Interest''. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
+*[https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/new-us-commission-on-unalienable-rights-to-examine-parents-rights-to-their-children Pro-family groups ask US ‘Commission on Unalienable Rights’ to fight for parental rights]. ''LifeSiteNews''. October 22, 2019. Retrieved October 22, 2019.</ref>
+*July 3, 2019—The Department of Veterans Affairs strengthened religious liberty protections in its hospitals, allowing Bibles on its premises again.<ref>Multiple references:
+*Lucas, Fred (August 27, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-admin-allows-veterans-hospitals-to-have-bibles-christmas-trees-again Trump admin allows veterans’ hospitals to have Bibles, Christmas trees again]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''The Daily Signal''). Retrieved August 28, 2019.
+*Lucas, Fred (August 26, 2019). [https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/08/26/va-lifts-ban-on-bibles-in-move-to-support-religious-freedom VA Lifts Ban on Bibles in Move to Support Religious Freedom]. ''The Daily Signal''. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
+*Vondracek, Christopher (August 27, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/27/robert-wilkie-va-secretary-rejects-obama-religious/ VA secretary rejects Obama religious expression rules: 'They did not know the makeup of the force']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 27, 2019.
+*Vondracek, Christopher (August 28, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/28/mike-pence-defends-bible-va-hospital-new-hampshre/ 'The Bible stays': Mike Pence blasts 'politically correct' efforts undertaken by Obama]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
+*[https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2019/july/va-hospital-veterans-affairs-bible-display-religious-libert.html VA Hospitals Can Distribute, Display Bibles Under Revised Policy]. ''Christianity Today'' (from ''Religion News Service''). July 9, 2019. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
+*Furr, Amy (August 29, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2019/08/29/pence-declares-va-hospitals-will-not-be-religion-free-zones/ Mike Pence Declares VA Hospitals Will Not Be ‘Religion-Free Zones’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
+*Parke, Caleb (August 29, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/pence-bible-va-trump-obama Pence defends Bible at VA hospital, derides 'politically correct' Obama]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
+*Cimmino, Jeffrey (August 29, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/pence-defends-bible-at-va-hospitals-vows-they-will-not-be-religion-free-zones Pence defends Bible at VA hospitals, vows they 'will not be religion-free zones']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
+*Starnes, Todd (August 30, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/todd-starnes-trump-administration-stops-bullies-from-banning-va-hospital-bibles Todd Starnes: Trump administration stops bullies from banning VA hospital Bibles]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
+*Haq, Masooma (August 30, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/vice-president-pence-standing-for-religious-freedom-more-important-than-political-correctness_3063217.html Vice President Pence: Standing for Religious Freedom More Important than Political Correctness]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
+*Russell, Nicole (August 31, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/pence-joins-the-fight-for-religious-freedom-and-bible-displays-in-va-hospitals Pence joins the fight for religious freedom and Bible displays in VA hospitals]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
+*Bohon, Dave (August 31, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/item/33287-vice-president-vows-bible-stays-at-embattled-va-facility Vice President Vows “Bible Stays” at Embattled VA Facility]. ''The New American''. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
+*Freiburger, Calvin (September 3, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pence-defends-bible-at-veterans-hospital-declares-va-not-religion-free-zone Pence defends Bible at veterans hospital, declares VA not ‘religion-free zone’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved September 3, 2019.</ref>
+*July 16, 2019—The State Department launched its second Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom, the largest religious freedom conference ever held, and with Secretary Pompeo announcing an international alliance to counter religious persecution.<ref>Multiple references:
+*Mora, Edwin (July 16, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2019/07/16/situation-grim-u-s-launches-worlds-largest-religious-freedom-event-ever/ ‘Situation Is Grim’: U.S. Launches World’s ‘Largest Religious Freedom Event Ever’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
+*Green, Lauren (July 16, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/faith-values/pompeo-hosts-ministerial-on-religious-freedom-amid-backdrop-of-increased-religious-tensions Pompeo hosts religious freedom conference amid backdrop of increased religious tensions]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
+*Pavlich, Katie (July 16, 2019). [https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2019/07/16/state-department-to-host-worlds-largest-religious-freedom-event-n2549996 State Department Hosts World's Largest Religious Freedom Event]. ''Townhall''. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
+*Sadowski, Dennis (July 16, 2019). [http://catholicphilly.com/2019/07/news/national-news/1000-global-leaders-address-religious-freedom-at-state-department/ 1,000 global leaders address religious freedom at State Department]. ''CatholicPhilly.com'' (from ''Catholic News Service''). Retrieved July 16, 2019.
+*He, Cathy (July 16, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/religious-persecution-a-global-crisis-needing-urgent-action-us-ambassador-says_3004405.html Religious Persecution a Global Crisis Needing Urgent Action, US Ambassador Says]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
+*Morello, Carol; Mekhennet, Souad (July 16, 2019). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/survivors-of-religious-massacres-speak-out-against-bigotry/2019/07/16/070afd76-201f-455a-b93f-bdca158bd846_story.html Survivors of massacres speak out against bigotry]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
+*Rambaran, Vandana (July 17, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-religious-persecution-victims-white-house Trump hosts victims of religious persecution at White House]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
+*Lee, Matthew (July 18, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/28697859777447faa1cd16b35994f543 Pompeo takes aim at China at religious freedom conference]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
+*Brunnstrom, David; Wroughton Lesley; (July 18, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-religion-china/pompeo-calls-chinas-treatment-of-uighurs-stain-of-the-century-idUSKCN1UD20P Pompeo calls China's treatment of Uighurs 'stain of the century']. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
+*Alper, Alexandra (July 18, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-religion/trump-meets-chinese-uighur-other-religious-persecution-victims-at-white-house-idUSKCN1UC2LA Trump meets Chinese Uighur, other religious persecution victims at White House]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
+*Starr, Penny (July 18, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2019/07/18/trump-hears-horrors-facing-muslim-uighurs-chinese-concentration-camps/ Trump Hears Horrors Facing Muslim Uighurs in Chinese Concentration Camps]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
+*Gehrke, Joel (July 18, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense-national-security/us-declares-chinas-religious-persecution-the-stain-of-the-century-as-beijing-fumes US declares China's religious persecution 'the stain of the century' as Beijing fumes]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
+*Mainwaring, Doug (July 19, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/president-trump-moved-by-religious-persecution-victims-plight-insists-meeting-go-into-overtime President Trump, moved by religious persecution victims’ plight, insists meeting go into overtime]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
+*Smith, Samuel (July 19, 2019). [https://www.christianpost.com/news/trump-meets-27-survivors-of-persecution-in-oval-office-learns-about-their-plight.html Trump meets 27 survivors of persecution in Oval Office, learns about their plight]. ''The Christian Post''. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
+*[https://www.voanews.com/usa/us-politics/trump-meets-victims-religious-persecution-white-house Trump Meets Victims of Religious Persecution at White House]. ''Voice of America'' (from ''Reuters''). July 17, 2019. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
+*Zeng, Jennifer (July 18, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/pompeo-announces-an-international-alliance-to-defend-religious-freedom_3008010.html Pompeo Announces an International Alliance to Defend Religious Freedom]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
+*Philips, Eric (July 18, 2019). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/cwn/2019/july/make-persecution-a-top-priority-pompeo-announces-creation-of-international-religious-freedom-alliance 'Make Persecution a Top Priority': Pompeo Announces Creation of International Religious Freedom Alliance]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
+*Nahmias, Omri (June 22, 2019). [https://www.jpost.com/International/Pompeo-announces-effort-to-advance-religious-freedom-worldwide-593330 Pompeo Announces Effort to Advance Religious Freedom Worldwide]. ''The Jerusalem Post''. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
+See also:
+*[https://www.wsj.com/articles/pompeo-gets-religion-11563405522 Pompeo Gets Religion]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. July 17, 2019. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
+*Mora, Edwin (July 18, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2019/07/18/hope-is-back-trump-helps-save-christians-yazidis-in-iraq-from-extinction/ ‘Hope is Back’: Trump Helps Save Christians, Yazidis in Iraq from Extinction]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
+*Dallas, Kelsey (July 16, 2019). [https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900079878/religious-freedom-mike-pompeo-sam-brownback-trump-sri-lanka-nancy-pelosi.html 'People want religious freedom and they want it now.' Here's how U.S. officials have taken the lead in ensuring they get it]. ''The Deseret News''. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
+*D'Souza, Joseph (July 16, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/joseph-dsouza-religious-liberty-ministerial-pompeo-washington Joseph D'Souza: Why religious liberty is the most pressing issue facing our world today]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
+*Schwartz, Mattathias (July 16, 2019). [https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2019/07/trump-administration-religious-freedom/594040/ The ‘Religious Freedom’ Agenda]. ''The Atlantic''. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
+*Feuerberg, Gary (July 20, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/after-20-years-of-persecution-world-finally-waking-up_3009888.html After 20 Years of Persecution, World ‘Finally Waking Up’]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 20, 2019.
+*Bourne, Lisa (July 22, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-admin-honors-muslim-cleric-who-protected-262-christians-during-terror-attack Trump admin honors Muslim cleric who protected 262 Christians during terror attack]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
+*Green, Mark (July 26, 2019). [https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/07/26/how-the-trump-administration-advances-global-religious-freedom/ How the Trump Administration Advances Global Religious Freedom]. ''The Daily Signal''. Retrieved July 28, 2019.</ref>
+*August 14, 2019—The Labor Department proposed a rule exempting federal contractors from hiring practice regulations if those regulations violate their religious convictions.<ref>Multiple references:
+*Freiburger, Calvin (August 15, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-rule-to-nix-obama-order-forcing-religious-contractors-to-hire-lgbt-workers Trump rule to nix Obama order forcing religious contractors to hire LGBT workers]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
+*Starr, Penny (August 16, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/08/16/trump-administration-proposes-rule-to-protect-religious-rights-in-federal-contracting/ Trump Administration Proposes Rule to Protect Religious Rights in Federal Contracting]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
+*Axelrod, Tal (August 14, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/457409-department-of-labor-grants-businesses-with-federal-contracts Labor Dept. proposes granting businesses with federal contracts 'religious exemption' in hiring]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
+*Vogt, Bailey (August 14, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/14/labor-dept-proposal-allows-religious-exemption-for/ Labor Dept. proposal allows 'religious exemption' for businesses with federal contracts]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
+*Ryan, Kate (August 14, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-lgbt-discrimination/government-contractors-could-refuse-lgbt-workers-under-new-u-s-religious-exemption-idUSKCN1V42B3 Government contractors could refuse LGBT+ workers under new U.S. religious exemption]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
+*Brokaw, Sommer (August 14, 2019). [https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2019/08/14/New-Labor-Dept-rule-would-exempt-religious-contractors-from-bias-claims/1031565800736/ New Labor Dept. rule would exempt 'religious' contractors from bias claims]. ''UPI''. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
+*Gryboski, Michael (August 14, 2019). [https://www.christianpost.com/news/labor-dept-new-rule-protect-religious-liberty-federal-contractors.html Labor Dept. proposes new rule to protect religious liberty of federal contractors]. ''The Christian Post''. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
+*Fitzsimons, Tim (August 14, 2019). [https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/proposed-rule-trump-administration-would-allow-more-businesses-discriminate-n1042416 Labor Dept. proposes expanding 'religious exemption' in hiring]. ''NBC News''. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
+*Smith, Paige; Penn, Ben (August 14, 2019). [https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/trump-labor-agency-says-religious-contractors-free-from-bias-law Trump Labor Agency Says Religious Contractors Free From Bias Law (1)]. ''Bloomberg Law''. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
+*Kullgren, Ian (August 14, 2019). [https://www.politico.com/story/2019/08/14/trump-rule-contractors-lgbt-discrimination-1661311 Trump rule to protect contractors who discriminate against LGBT workers]. ''Politico''. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
+*Kennedy, Ben (August 15, 2019). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/politics/2019/august/this-is-trumps-latest-move-to-protect-religious-rights-of-employers This Is Trump's Latest Move to Protect Religious Rights of Employers]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
+See also:
+*Hillyer, Quin (August 14, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/labor-department-wisely-tries-to-protect-faith-based-groups Labor Department wisely tries to protect faith-based groups]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
+*Richardson, Valerie (August 14, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/14/trump-administration-pushes-religious-protections-/ Trump administration incurs LGBTQ wrath in bid to expand religious protections for contractors]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
+*Polumbo, Brad (August 15, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/fake-outrage-over-trumps-anti-lgbt-labor-department-rule Fake outrage over Trump’s ‘anti-LGBT’ Labor Department rule]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
+*Dys, Jeremy (August 23, 2019). [https://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/458452-finally-religious-groups-may-get-fair-shot-at-federal-contracts Finally, religious groups may get fair shot at federal contracts]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 23, 2019.</ref>
+*September 10, 2019—President Trump announced he would lift a federal ban on funding for faith-based historically black colleges and universities.<ref>Multiple references:
+*Cimmino, Jeffrey (September 10, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-to-lift-ban-on-federal-funding-for-faith-based-historically-black-colleges-and-universities Trump to lift ban on federal funding for faith-based historically black colleges and universities]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
+*Akan, Emel (September 10, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-weve-done-a-lot-for-black-colleges_3076562.html Trump Expresses Commitment to Historically Black Colleges]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
+*Haynes, Danielle (September 10, 2019). [https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2019/09/10/Trump-lifts-ban-on-federal-funding-of-faith-based-HBCUs/5061568135634/ Trump lifts ban on federal funding of faith-based HBCUs]. ''UPI''. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
+*Superville, Darlene (September 10, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/ae0717f2338c44c69449b3b7e6921203 Trump announces help for certain historically black colleges]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
+*Vazquez, Maegan; Liptak, Kevin (September 10, 2019). [https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/10/politics/donald-trump-hbcu-conference/index.html Trump announces lift on funding ban for faith-based institutions in HBCU pitch]. ''CNN''. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
+*King, Maya (September 10, 2019). [https://www.politico.com/story/2019/09/10/donald-trump-campaigns-black-hbcu-1488751 Trump delivers campaign pitch to leaders of historically black colleges]. ''Politico''. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
+See also:
+*Dennard, Paris (September 10, 2019). [https://dailycaller.com/2019/09/10/dennard-black-colleges/ DENNARD: President Trump Is Making History For Black Colleges And Universities]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
+*Pollak, Joel B. (September 12, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/education/2019/09/12/fact-check-trump-increased-funds-for-black-colleges-17/ Fact Check: Trump Increased Funds for Black Colleges 17%]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 12, 2019.
+A later action by President Trump and Congress related to HBCU funding:
+*Pan, Gq (December 19, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-hbcu-funding_3179875.html Trump Signs Bipartisan Deal Mandating $255 Million in Funding for Historically Black Colleges]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
+*Binkley, Colin (December 19, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/dec/19/donald-trump-signs-hbcu-funding-bill/ Trump signs bill restoring funding for black colleges]. ''The Washington Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved January 1, 2020.
+*Binkley, Colin (December 19, 2019). [https://apnews.com/c4834e48841d97c5a93312b1bf75302a Trump signs bill restoring funding for black colleges]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved January 1, 2020.</ref>
+*September 23, 2019—Rather than focus on [[climate change]] as most of the UN, President Trump gave a major speech promoting religious freedom, stating that "the United States is founded on the principle that our rights do not come from government they come from God," among other strong statements.<ref>Multiple references:
+*Bohon, Dave (September 24, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/item/33497-trump-skips-un-climate-change-summit-promotes-religious-freedom-instead Trump Skips UN Climate-change Summit, Promotes Religious Freedom Instead]. ''The New American''. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
+*Spiering, Charlie (September 23, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/09/23/donald-trump-united-nations-human-rights-come-god-not-government/ Donald Trump at the United Nations: Human Rights Come from God, Not Government]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
+*Freiburger, Calvin (September 23, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-calls-out-world-leaders-who-preach-diversity-while-censoring-the-faithful-at-un-summit Trump calls out world leaders who ‘preach diversity’ while ‘censoring the faithful’ at UN summit]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
+*O'Reilly, Andrew (September 23, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-slams-world-leaders-for-religious-freedom-hypocrisy-commits-25m-to-the-cause-at-un-summit Trump slams world leaders for religious freedom hypocrisy, commits $25M to the cause at UN summit]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
+*Boyer, Dave (September 23, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/sep/23/trump-calls-un-protect-religious-freedom-around-wo/ Trump calls on U.N. to protect religious freedom around world]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
+*Akan, Emel (September 23, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-urged-governments-to-stop-religious-persecution-at-the-un_3092427.html Trump Urges Nations at the UN to Stop Religious Persecution]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
+*Cimmino, Jimmy (September 9). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/stop-the-crimes-against-people-of-faith-trump-calls-for-end-to-religious-persecution-at-un 'Stop the crimes against people of faith:' Trump calls for end to religious persecution at UN]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
+*Chalfant, Morgan (September 23, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/462616-trump-headlines-religious-freedom-event-at-un Trump headlines religious freedom event at UN]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
+*Lemire, Jonathan; Riechmann, Deb (September 23, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/f2aa0a837c14476ab101e5da8483c652 At UN, Trump focuses on religious freedom, not climate]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
+*Nichols, Michelle; Brunnstrom, David (September 23, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-religion-un/at-u-n-trump-pushes-religious-freedom-at-event-slamming-china-over-uighurs-idUSKBN1W82BJ At U.N., Trump pushes religious freedom at event slamming China over Uighurs]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
+*Gill, Benjamin (September 23, 2019). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/cwn/2019/september/this-is-legitimately-historic-trumps-big-push-for-religious-freedom-at-the-united-nations-today 'This Is Legitimately Historic': Trump's Big Push for Religious Freedom at the United Nations]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
+*Sakelaris, Nicholas (September 23, 2019). [https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2019/09/23/At-UN-Trump-calls-for-end-to-religious-persecution/4381569247167/ At U.N., Trump calls for end to religious persecution]. ''UPI''. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
+*Fredericks, Bob; Hicks, Nolan (September 23, 2019). [https://nypost.com/2019/09/23/trump-promotes-religious-freedom-in-un-speech/ Trump promotes religious freedom in UN speech]. ''New York Post''. Retrieved September 26, 2019.
+See also:
+*Zorzi, Kelsey (September 23, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-stands-up-for-religious-freedom-11569279353 Trump Stands Up for Religious Freedom]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
+*Chumley, Cheryl K. (September 23, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/sep/23/donald-trumps-got-his-un-priorities-straight/ Trump's got his U.N. priorities straight]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
+*Pavlich, Katie (September 23, 2019). [https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2019/09/23/president-trump-the-nations-of-the-world-must-end-religious-persecution-n2553509 On Religious Freedom, President Trump Just Sent a Message to the World]. ''Townhall''. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
+*Barker, Jeremy P. (September 23, 2019). [https://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/462611-will-religious-freedom-play-on-the-world-stage Will religious freedom play on the world stage?] ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
+*Williams, Thomas D. (September 24, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/09/24/catholic-league-praises-trumps-stellar-u-n-speech-on-religious-freedom/ Catholic League Praises Trump’s ‘Stellar’ U.N. Speech on Religious Freedom]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
+*Wallace, Danielle (September 24, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-religious-freedom-united-nations-isis-sex-slave-christians-persecuted-evangelical-support-laura-ingraham Activists say US needs to do more to help persecuted Christians abroad, praise Trump]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
+*O'Brien, Cortney (September 24, 2019). [https://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2019/09/24/how-some-media-covered-trumps-religious-freedom-unga-remarks-n2553558 How Some Media Covered Trump's Religious Freedom UNGA Remarks...] ''Townhall''. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
+*Fu, Eva (September 23, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/us-must-confront-china-for-its-war-on-faith-says-religious-freedom-ambassador-brownback_3092971.html US Must Confront China for Its ‘War on Faith,’ Says Religious Freedom Ambassador Brownback]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
+*Showalter, Monica (September 27, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/trump-skips-big-un-climate-summit-enraging-environmentalist-left Trump skips big UN climate summit, enraging environmentalist left]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved September 28, 2019.</ref>
+*September 27, 2019—The DOJ filed a statement of interest supporting the religious freedom of a Catholic school in Indiana that fired a teacher for living in a homosexual lifestyle.<ref>Multiple references:
+*Freiburger, Calvin (September 30, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-admin-supports-churchs-freedom-to-fire-teacher-in-same-sex-marriage Trump admin supports Church’s freedom to fire teacher in same-sex ‘marriage’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved September 30, 2019.
+*Pitofsky, Marina (September 28, 2019). [https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/463517-trump-administration-files-statement-supporting-a-catholic-high Trump administration files statement supporting a Catholic high school that fired a gay teacher]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 28, 2019.
+*Vondracek, Christopher (September 27, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/sep/27/doj-backs-indianapolis-archbishop-who-told-catholi/ DOJ backs Indianapolis archbishop who told Catholic school to fire gay teacher]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 28, 2019.
+*Mack, Justin L. (September 27, 2019). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2019/09/27/u-s-justice-department-supports-archdiocese-gay-teachers-firing/3791560002/ US Department of Justice supports Indianapolis Archdiocese in firing of gay teacher]. ''USA Today'' (from ''The Indianapolis Star''). Retrieved September 28, 2019.
+*[https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/justice-department-backs-catholic-church-firing-openly-gay-teacher-n1059786 Justice Department backs Catholic Church in firing openly gay teacher]. ''NBC News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). September 27, 2019. Retrieved September 28, 2019.
+*Herron, Arika (September 27, 2019). [https://www.indystar.com/story/news/education/2019/09/27/justice-department-backs-indianapolis-archdiocese-gay-teacher-firing/3788768002/ Justice Department supports Indianapolis Archdiocese in firing of gay Cathedral teacher]. ''The Indianapolis Star''. Retrieved September 28, 2019.</ref>
+*November 1, 2019—The Trump Administration announced it would stop enforcing an Obama-era policy that forced faith-based adoption agencies to put children under their care in LGBT households.<ref>Multiple references:
+*Freiburger, Calvin (November 1, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-admin-announces-rules-protecting-conscience-rights-of-religious-adoption-orgs Trump admin: Adoption agencies won’t be forced to give kids to same-sex couples]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
+*Berry, Susan (November 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/11/04/trump-administration-proposes-rule-to-protect-faith-based-adoption-agencies/ Trump Administration Proposes Rule to Protect Faith-Based Adoption Agencies]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
+*Armour, Stephanie; Hackman, Michelle (November 1, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-administration-stops-enforcing-some-nondiscrimination-provisions-in-federal-grants-11572632036 Trump Administration Stops Enforcing Some Nondiscrimination Provisions in Federal Grants]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
+*Rambaran, Vandana (November 2, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-administration-proposes-hhs-rule-to-roll-back-lgbtq-protections-for-adoption-foster-care Trump administration proposes HHS rule letting faith-based adoption groups deny would-be LGBT parents]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
+*Parke, Caleb (November 4, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-reverses-obama-era-policy-against-faith-based-adoption-agencies Trump reverses Obama-era policy against faith-based adoption agencies]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
+*Boyer, Dave (November 1, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/nov/1/donald-trump-moves-to-repeal-obama-rule-against-fa/ Trump moves to repeal Obama rule against faith-based foster-care programs]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
+*McDonnell, Alan (November 1, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-to-repeal-obama-restrictions-on-faith-based-adoption-foster-care-groups_3134991.html Trump to Repeal Obama Restrictions on Faith-Based Adoption, Foster Care Groups]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
+*Howley, Patrick (November 7, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-administration-works-to-reform-foster-care-system_3139987.html Trump Administration Works to Reform Foster Care System]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
+*Brady, David (November 1, 2019). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/politics/2019/november/exclusive-trump-admin-proposes-end-to-obama-crackdown-against-faith-based-adoption-and-foster-care-agencies EXCLUSIVE: Trump Admin Proposes End to Obama Crackdown Against Faith-Based Adoption and Foster Care Agencies]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
+*Leonard, Kimberly (November 1, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/trump-administration-halts-enforcement-of-obama-nondiscrimination-healthcare-rules Trump administration halts enforcement of Obama nondiscrimination healthcare rules]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
+*Klar, Rebecca (November 2, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/468660-trump-administration-proposes-rule-to-let-faith-based-adoption-groups-bar Trump officials propose rule to let faith-based adoption groups bar LGBT parents]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
+*Freking, Kevin (November 1, 2019). [https://apnews.com/145e048d0db24d3893904c42f929137d Rule would let faith-based groups exclude LGBT parents]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
+*Oprysko, Caitlin (November 1, 2019). [https://www.politico.com/news/2019/11/01/trump-hhs-lgbtq-children-064135 Proposed HHS rule would roll back LGBTQ protections in adoption, foster care]. ''Politico''. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
+*Sopelsa, Brooke (November 1, 2019). [https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/rule-would-let-faith-based-adoption-groups-exclude-lgbtq-parents-n1075341 Rule would let faith-based adoption groups exclude LGBTQ parents]. ''NBC News''. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
+*Taylor, Derrick Bryson (November 2, 2019). [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/02/us/trump-hhs-lgbtq-rule.html Adoption Groups Could Turn Away L.G.B.T. Families Under Proposed Rule]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
+See also:
+*Waddell, Mary Beth (November 2, 2019). [https://townhall.com/columnists/marybethwaddell/2019/11/02/hhs-rule-protects-faithbased-adoption-agencies-to-celebrate-national-adoption-month-n2555757 HHS Rule Protects Faith-Based Adoption Agencies to Celebrate National Adoption Month]. ''Townhall''. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
+*McGhee, Kaylee (November 4, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/reversing-obamas-adoption-policies-protects-religious-freedom-and-helps-children Reversing Obama's adoption policies protects religious freedom and helps children]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
+*Russell, Nicole (November 6, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/new-hhs-rule-helps-protect-faith-based-adoption-agencies-but-the-fight-isnt-over New HHS rule helps protect faith-based adoption agencies, but the fight isn’t over]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
+*Moore, Russell (November 3, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-reverses-obamas-anti-christian-decree-11572813718 Trump Reverses Obama’s Anti-Religious Decree]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved November 17, 2019.</ref>
+*November 26, 2019—The DOJ filed a statement of interest supporting a Christian school in Maryland that had been excluded from a state scholarship program because of its Bible-based views on the definition of marriage.<ref>Multiple references:
+*Kan, Janita (November 28, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/federal-government-files-brief-supporting-christian-school-in-discrimination-case-against-maryland_3159321.html Federal Government Files Brief Supporting Christian School in Discrimination Case Against Maryland]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved November 28, 2019.
+*[https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/us-justice-department-supports-christian-school-banned-from-voucher-program-36261 US justice department supports Christian school banned from voucher program]. ''Catholic News Agency''. November 27, 2019. Retrieved November 28, 2019.</ref>
+*December 2019—The Education Department proposed a student loan forgiveness policy that included faith-based schools.<ref>Vondracek, Christopher (January 14, 2020). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jan/14/education-departments-student-loan-forgiveness-pro/ Education Department's student loan forgiveness programs to include faith-based schools]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 14, 2020.</ref>
+The Trump Administration took numerous actions related to homosexual, transgender, and other sex-related matters:
+*March 12, 2019—Acting Deputy Defense Secretary David Norquist signed a directive implementing the Trump Administration's transgender military ban, after the Supreme Court and a federal court lifted injunctions on the policy.<ref name="ImplementTransBan2019">Multiple references:
+*Freiburger, Calvin (March 13, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pentagon-finally-implements-trumps-transgender-military-ban Pentagon finally implements Trump’s transgender military ban]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
+*Wong, Kristina (March 13, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/03/13/pentagon-acting-on-policy-to-disqualify-transgender-recruits-with-gender-dysphoria/ Pentagon Acting on Policy to Disqualify Transgender Recruits with Gender Dysphoria]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
+*Youssef, Nancy A. (March 13, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/pentagon-imposes-new-restrictions-on-transgender-service-members-11552512980 Pentagon Imposes New Restrictions on Transgender Service Members]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
+*[https://www.theepochtimes.com/new-pentagon-transgender-rule-sets-limits-for-troops_2835745.html Pentagon Signs Directive to Implement Trump’s Transgender Military Ban]. ''The Epoch Times'' (from ''Reuters''). Retrieved March 13, 2019.
+*Baldor, Lolita C. (March 12, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/mar/12/pentagon-transgender-rule-will-limit-troops-transi/ Pentagon rule will largely bar transitioning transgender troops, recruits after April 12]. ''The Washington Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved March 13, 2019.
+*Kheel, Rebecca (March 12, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/defense/433788-pentagon-signs-directive-to-implement-transgender-military-ban Pentagon signs directive to implement transgender military ban]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
+*Caralle, Katelyn (March 12, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense-national-security/defense-department-to-implement-trans-military-ban Defense Department to implement trans military ban]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
+*Bois, Paul (March 13, 2019). [https://www.dailywire.com/news/44618/pentagon-issues-strict-transgender-policy-paul-bois Pentagon Implements Trump Administration's Transgender Military Ban]. ''The Daily Wire''. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
+*Athey, Amber (March 13, 2019). [https://dailycaller.com/2019/03/13/pentagon-transgender-service-guidelines/ DOD Releases New Guidelines on Transgender Service Members]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
+*Brook, Tom Vanden (March 12, 2019). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2019/03/12/pentagon-transgender-policy-put-into-effect-bars-some-serving/3144526002/ Pentagon's transgender policy will ban those who require treatment for gender dysphoria]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
+*Jones, Emily (March 13, 2019). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2019/march/pentagon-will-now-ban-most-transgender-troops-from-military-service Pentagon Will Now Ban Most Transgender Troops from Military Service]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
+*Martinez, Luis; McLaughlin, Elizabeth (March 13, 2019). [https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/pentagon-issues-transgender-policy-limiting-service-members-birth/story?id=61643836 Pentagon issues new transgender policy limiting service members to birth gender]. ''ABC News''. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
+*Bowden, John (March 13, 2019). [https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/433983-military-will-begin-enforcing-transgender-troop-ban-in-april Pentagon sets new limits on transgender service members]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
+Earlier that month, the Pentagon announced it would implement the policy:
+*Carr, Grace (March 8, 2019). [https://dailycaller.com/2019/03/08/pentagon-transgender-ban/ Pentagon to Activate Transgender Military Ban After Judge Removes Block]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
+*Axelrod, Tal (March 8, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/defense/433310-trump-admin-plans-to-implement-transgender-military-ban-after-court-ruling Trump plans to implement transgender military ban after court ruling]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
+*McIntyre, Jamie (March 8, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense-national-security/pentagon-tells-currently-serving-transgender-troops-they-can-stay Pentagon tells currently serving transgender troops they can stay]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
+*[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pentagon-set-to-implement-transgender-ban/ Pentagon set to implement transgender ban]. ''CBS News''. March 8, 2019. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
+*Harkins, Gina (March 8, 2019). [https://www.military.com/daily-news/2019/03/08/pentagon-set-block-transgender-people-joining-military.html Pentagon Set to Block Transgender People from Joining the Military]. ''Miltiary.com''. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
+See also:
+*Russell, Nicole (January 22, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/trumps-military-transgender-ban-is-more-reasonable-than-you-think Trump's military transgender ban is more reasonable than you think]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
+*McIntyre, Jamie (March 13, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense-national-security/pentagon-on-new-transgender-policy-this-is-not-a-ban Pentagon on new transgender policy: ‘This is not a ban’]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
+*Kime, Patricia (March 13, 2019). [https://www.military.com/daily-news/2019/03/13/9000-transgender-troops-uniform-will-continue-serve-officials-say.html The 9,000 Transgender Troops in Uniform Will Continue to Serve, Officials Say]. ''Military.com''. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
+*Munro, Neil (March 13, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/03/13/munro-radical-politics-beneath-cory-bookers-praise-transgender-troops/ Munro: The Radical Politics Beneath Cory Booker’s Praise of Transgender Troops]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
+*Wong, Kristina (April 14, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/04/14/senior-dod-official-military-chiefs-concerns-over-readiness-prompted-new-transgender-policy/ Senior DOD Official: Military Chiefs’ Concerns Over Readiness Prompted New Transgender Policy]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 14, 2019.</ref> The policy went into effect on April 12, 2019.<ref>Multiple references:
+*Freiburger, Calvin (April 12, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-admin-ban-on-gender-confused-soldiers-finally-takes-effect Trump admin ban on gender-confused soldiers finally takes effect]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
+*Kheel, Rebecca (April 12, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/defense/438622-transgender-military-ban-takes-effect Trump administration's controversial transgender military policy takes effect]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
+*Tipton, Whitney (April 12, 2019). [https://dailycaller.com/2019/04/12/transgender-military-ban-trump/ Pentagon Implements Transgender Troop Policy Enforcing Birth Gender Service]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
+*Pawlyk, Oriana (April 12, 2019). [https://www.military.com/daily-news/2019/04/12/new-pentagon-transgender-enlistment-ban-takes-effect.html New Pentagon Transgender Enlistment Ban Takes Effect]. ''Military.com''. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
+*Steinbuch, Yaron (April 12, 2019). [https://nypost.com/2019/04/12/trumps-ban-on-transgender-troops-takes-effect/ Trump’s ban on transgender troops takes effect]. ''New York Post''. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
+*Jackson, Hallie; Kube, Courtney (April 12, 2019). [https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/trump-s-controversial-transgender-military-policy-goes-effect-n993826 Trump's controversial transgender military policy goes into effect]. ''NBC News''. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
+Military service academies began implementing the policy:
+*[https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/military-academies-begin-follow-transgender-service-ban-n995786 Military academies begin to follow transgender service ban]. ''NBC News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). April 18, 2019. Retrieved April 19, 2019.
+*[https://www.foxnews.com/us/military-academies-begin-to-follow-military-transgender-ban Military academies begin to follow military transgender ban]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). April 18, 2019. Retrieved April 19, 2019.
+*[https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2019/04/17/military-service-academies-begin-to-follow-transgender-ban/ Military service academies begin to follow transgender ban]. ''Military Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). April 17, 2019. Retrieved April 19, 2019.
+*Frazin, Rachel (April 18, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/defense/air-force/439520-air-force-academy-will-not-allow-new-transgender-students-to-enroll Air Force Academy will no longer allow transgender students to enroll]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 19, 2019.
+*Kan, Janita (April 18, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/transgender-students-barred-from-attending-naval-academy-starting-fall-2020_2885379.html Transgender Students Barred From Attending Naval Academy Starting Fall 2020]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved April 19, 2019.
+*Correll, Diana Stancy (April 17, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/u-s-naval-academy-to-bar-most-transgender-troops US Naval Academy to bar most transgender troops]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved April 19, 2019.
+*Lam, Kristin (April 17, 2019). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/04/17/naval-academy-transgender-ban-starting-2020/3502499002/ Naval Academy to ban transgender students beginning in 2020]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved April 19, 2019.
+*Sherman, Nick (April 17, 2019). [https://dailycaller.com/2019/04/17/naval-academy-ban-transgender-2020/ The Naval Academy Will Ban Transgender Students by Fall 2020]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved April 19, 2019.
+*Anderson, Nick (April 17, 2019). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/naval-academy-to-enforce-transgender-restrictions-for-entering-students-in-2020/2019/04/17/bd99bb80-614d-11e9-9412-daf3d2e67c6d_story.html Naval Academy to enforce transgender restrictions for entering students in 2020]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved April 19, 2019.</ref>
+*May 22, 2019—The Department of Housing and Urban Development proposed repealing an Obama-era rule requiring single-sex homeless shelters to admit individuals based on their claimed gender identity rather than their biological gender.<ref>Multiple references:
+*Freiburger, Calvin (May 23, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/lgbt-lobby-outraged-as-trump-admin-saves-womens-homeless-spaces-for-real-women LGBT lobby outraged as Trump admin saves women’s homeless spaces for real women]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
+*Munro, Neil (May 22, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/05/22/transgender-ben-carson-restores-womens-rights-in-homeless-shelters/ Transgender Activists Fume as Ben Carson Restores Women-Only Spaces in Homeless Shelters]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
+*Pappas, Alex (May 22, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hud-secretary-carson-wants-to-roll-back-obama-era-rule-about-gender-identity-at-single-sex-homeless-shelters HUD Secretary Carson wants to roll back Obama mandate on gender identity at homeless shelters]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
+*Lam, Kristin (May 23, 2019). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/05/22/transgender-homeless-protections-discrimination-hud-proposal/1199509001/ Homeless shelters could deny transgender people under proposed Trump administration rule]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
+*Jan, Tracy (May 22, 2019). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/05/22/proposed-hud-rule-would-strip-transgender-protections-homeless-shelters/ Proposed HUD rule would strip transgender protections at homeless shelters]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
+*O'Donnell, Katy (May 22, 2019). [https://www.politico.com/story/2019/05/22/hud-homeless-transgender-1468568 HUD moves to allow discrimination against homeless transgender people]. ''Politico''. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
+See also:
+*Smith, Samuel (March 21, 2018). [https://www.christianpost.com/news/ben-carson-hud-homeless-shelter-transgender-policy-impede-privacy-rights.html Ben Carson: HUD Homeless Shelter Transgender Policy Must Not 'Impede' Privacy Rights of Others]. ''The Christian Post''. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
+*Munro, Neil (May 24, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2019/05/24/hud-transgender-ideology-americans-allowed-recognize-sex-differences/ HUD Official Rejects Transgenderism, Says Americans Have a Right to Recognize Sex Differences]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 25, 2019.</ref>
+*May 24, 2019—The HHS proposed changing ObamaCare's definition of "sex discrimination" to remove gender identity, removing protections from transgender individuals consistent with federal law.<ref>Multiple references:
+*Berry, Susan (May 25, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/05/25/rump-administration-proposes-revision-of-obama-era-definition-of-sex-discrimination-in-health-care/ Trump Administration Proposes Revision of Obama-Era Definition of Sex Discrimination in Health Care]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 26, 2019.
+*Cummings McLean, Dorothy; Chretien, Claire (May 24, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-admin-proposes-dropping-abortion-gender-identity-from-hhs-definition-of-sex-discrimination Trump admin proposes dropping abortion, ‘gender identity’ from HHS definition of sex discrimination]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved May 25, 2019.
+*Armour, Stephanie; Hackman, Michelle (May 24, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-administration-moves-to-roll-back-protections-for-transgender-patients-11558705347 Trump Administration Moves to Roll Back Protections for Transgender Patients]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
+*Howell, Tom (May 24, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/may/24/hhs-proposes-rollback-obama-protections-transgende/ HHS proposes rollback of Obama protections for transgender patients]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
+*Weixel, Nathaniel (May 24, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/445383-new-trump-administration-rule-would-weaken-transgender-health-care Trump administration proposes rolling back transgender health care protections]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
+*Morrison, Cassidy (May 24, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-hhs-moves-to-roll-back-obamacare-protections-for-transgender-patients Trump HHS moves to roll back Obamacare protections for transgender patients]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
+*Hughes, Clyde (May 24, 2019). [https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2019/05/24/HHS-rule-change-would-exclude-transgender-from-discrimination-law/2701558710132/ HHS rule change would exclude transgender from discrimination law]. ''UPI''. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
+*Davis, William (May 24, 2019). [https://dailycaller.com/2019/05/24/hhs-obama-era-transgender-hhs/ Health and Human Services Department to Roll Back Obama-Era Transgender Rule]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
+*Alonso-Zaldivar, Ricardo (May 24, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/44494a468abe4e009b0388798c16a197 Administration moves to revoke transgender health protection]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
+*Lovelace, Berkeley (May 24, 2019). [https://www.cnbc.com/2019/05/24/trump-administration-to-roll-back-health-protections-for-transgender.html Trump administration to roll back health-care protections for transgender people]. ''CNBC''. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
+*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-healthcare-transgender/u-s-health-agency-proposes-reversing-obamacare-transgender-protections-idUSKCN1SU1IF U.S. health agency proposes reversing Obamacare transgender protections]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
+*Green, Erica L.; Goodnough, Abby (May 24, 2019). [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/24/us/politics/donald-trump-transgender-protections.html Trump Administration Proposes Rollback of Transgender Protections]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
+*Kodjak, Alison; Wroth, Carmel (May 24, 2019). [https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/05/24/726552816/trump-administration-proposes-rule-to-reverse-protections-for-transgender-patien Trump Administration Proposes Rule To Reverse Protections For Transgender Patients]. ''NPR''. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
+*Madden, Nate (May 24, 2019). [https://www.conservativereview.com/news/trump-admin-announces-rollback-obamacare-reg-defined-sex-gender-identity/ Trump admin announces rollback of Obamacare reg that defined sex as gender identity]. ''Conservative Review''. Retrieved May 30, 2019.
+See also:
+*Scarry, Eddie (May 24, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/science-deals-a-setback-to-obamacares-transgender-rule Science deals a setback to Obamacare's transgender rule]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
+*Vadum, Matthew (May 30, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/new-health-care-rules-ignite-fight-over-sex-versus-gender_2942984.html New Health Care Rules Ignite Fight Over Sex Versus Gender]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved May 30, 2019.
+*Bursch, John (June 13, 2019). [https://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/politics/448306-hhs-restores-legal-meaning-of-sex-what-will-us-supreme-court HHS restores legal meaning of 'sex' — what will US Supreme Court, Congress do?] ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 13, 2019.</ref>
+*June 7, 2019—It was reported that the State Department refused to allow U.S. embassies to fly the rainbow "pride flag" on official flagpoles.<ref>Multiple references:
+*Freiburger, Calvin (June 10, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-admin-bans-rainbow-flags-above-us-embassies-several-still-promote-lgbt-pride-in-other-ways Trump admin bans rainbow flags above US embassies, reverses Obama policy]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved June 10, 2019.
+*Shaw, Adam (June 8, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-embassies-pride-flag Trump administration denies embassies’ requests to fly pride flag on flagpoles: reports]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 8, 2019.
+*Gstalter, Morgan (June 7, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/447502-trump-admin-rejecting-requests-from-us-embassies-to-fly-pride-flag Trump admin rejecting requests from U.S. embassies to fly pride flag: report]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 8, 2019.
+*Pearce, Tim (June 7, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/state-dept-rejects-us-embassies-requests-to-fly-lgbtq-pride-flags-on-flagpoles State Department rejects US embassy requests to fly LGBTQ pride flags on flagpoles]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 8, 2019.
+*Finnegan, Conor; Palmeri, Tara (June 7, 2019). [https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/state-dept-denies-embassies-requests-fly-rainbow-pride/story?id=63566900 State Dept. denies embassies’ requests to fly rainbow pride flag on official flagpoles]. ''ABC News''. Retrieved June 8, 2019.
+*Lederman, Josh (June 7, 2019). [https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/trump-admin-tells-u-s-embassies-they-can-t-fly-n1015236 Trump admin tells U.S. embassies they can't fly pride flag on flagpoles]. ''NBC News''. Retrieved June 8, 2019.
+*Dumas, Breck (June 7, 2019). [https://www.theblaze.com/news/trump-administration-denies-us-embassy-requests-to-fly-lgbt-pride-flag-on-official-flagpoles Trump administration denies US embassy requests to fly LGBT pride flag on official flagpoles]. ''The Blaze''. Retrieved June 8, 2019.
+*Devaney, Jason (June 7, 2019). [https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/gaymarriage-gaypride/2019/06/07/id/919459/ NBC: Trump Administration Says No to Flying Gay Pride Flag on Embassy Flagpoles]. ''Newsmax''. Retrieved June 8, 2019.
+*Ayesh, Rashaan (June 7, 2019). [https://www.axios.com/white-house-us-embassies-cant-fly-pride-flag-b7835902-d233-4d26-8539-3e9789c465e7.html Trump administration says U.S. embassies can't fly pride flag on flagpoles]. ''Axios''. Retrieved June 8, 2019.
+*Haverluck, Michael (June 8, 2019). [https://onenewsnow.com/politics-govt/2019/06/08/trump-refuses-to-let-us-embassies-fly-lgbt-flag Trump refuses to let U.S. embassies fly LGBT flag]. ''OneNewsNow''. Retrieved June 9, 2019.
+*Bois, Paul (June 8, 2019). [https://www.dailywire.com/news/48185/report-trump-admin-says-no-flying-pride-flags-us-paul-bois REPORT: Trump Admin Says No To Flying Pride Flags On U.S. Embassy Flagpoles]. ''The Daily Wire''. Retrieved June 9, 2019.
+Some U.S. embassies disobeyed the administration's order:
+*Morello, Carol (June 8, 2019). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/us-embassies-still-hoisting-rainbow-flags-despite-advisory-from-washington/2019/06/08/eeea0bd4-89f4-11e9-a870-b9c411dc4312_story.html Some U.S. embassies still hoisting rainbow flags, despite advisory from Washington]. ''The Washingon Post''. Retrieved June 9, 2019.
+*Morello, Carol (June 8, 2019). [https://www.stripes.com/news/us/us-embassies-still-hoisting-rainbow-flags-despite-advisory-from-washington-1.585247 US embassies still hoisting rainbow flags, despite advisory from Washington]. ''Stars and Stripes'' (from ''The Washingon Post''). Retrieved June 9, 2019.
+*Axelrod, Tal (June 8, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/447595-some-us-embassies-fly-rainbow-flag-despite-rejected-requests-from Some US embassies fly rainbow flag despite rejected requests from Trump admin]. ''Axios''. Retrieved June 9, 2019.
+*Giaritelli, Anna (June 9, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/some-us-embassies-hoisted-rainbow-flags-ahead-of-june-despite-trump-administrations-instruction Some US embassies hoisted rainbow flags ahead of June, despite Trump administration's instruction]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 9, 2019.
+*Miller, Matt M. (June 9, 2019). [https://dailycaller.com/2019/06/09/diplomats-fly-lgbt-flag-embassies/ 'This Is a Category One Insurrection': US Diplomats Fly LGBT Flag At Embassies Despite Trump Administration Instructions]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved June 9, 2019.
+*Miller, Matt M. (June 10, 2019). [https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/06/10/us-diplomats-fly-lgbt-flag-at-embassies-despite-trump-administration-instructions/ US Diplomats Fly LGBT Flag at Embassies Despite Trump Administration Instructions]. ''The Daily Signal'' (from ''The Daily Caller''). Retrieved June 10, 2019.
+*Enloe, Chris (June 9, 2019). [https://www.theblaze.com/news/american-embassies-pride-month-defy-policy Several American embassies defy orders from Trump administration to honor 'Pride Month']. ''The Blaze''. Retrieved June 9, 2019.
+*Ayesh, Rashaan (June 8, 2019). [https://www.axios.com/us-embassies-find-loopholes-celebrate-pride-month-b7835902-d233-4d26-8539-3e9789c465e7.html U.S. embassies find loopholes to celebrate Pride Month]. ''Axios''. Retrieved June 9, 2019.
+*Folley, Aris (June 22, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/449884-us-consulate-in-canada-raises-pride-flag-despite-trump-order US Consulate in Canada raises pride flag despite Trump order]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 22, 2019.
+Responses by the State Department and Vice President Pence:
+*Pitofsky, Marina (June 10, 2019). [https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/447786-state-pompeo-believes-only-the-american-flag-should-be-flown-at State: Pompeo believes 'only the American flag should be flown' at embassies]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 10, 2019.
+*[https://www.france24.com/en/20190611-pompeo-restricts-gay-pride-flags-embassies-us-confirms Pompeo restricts gay pride flags at embassies, US confirms]. ''France 24'' (from ''AFP''). June 11, 2019. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
+*Rosas, Julio (June 10, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/state-department-only-the-american-flag-should-be-flown-on-embassy-flagpoles State Department: 'Only the American flag should be flown' on embassy flagpoles]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 10, 2019.
+*Welker, Kristen; Lederman, Josh (June 10, 2019). [https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/one-american-flag-flies-pence-defends-barring-pride-flags-u-n1015981 'One American flag flies': Pence defends barring pride flags on U.S. embassy flagpoles]. ''NBC News''. Retrieved June 10, 2019.
+*Sonmez, Felicia; Morello, Carol (June 10, 2019). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/pence-says-move-to-bar-rainbow-flags-outside-us-embassies-was-the-right-decision/2019/06/10/59eebe60-8bdb-11e9-8f69-a2795fca3343_story.html Pence says move to bar rainbow flags outside U.S. embassies was ‘the right decision’]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved June 10, 2019.
+*Wise, Justin (June 10, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/447834-pence-says-it-was-the-right-decision-to-bar-us-embassies-from-flying Pence says it was 'right decision' to prohibit flying LGBT rainbow flag outside US embassies]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 10, 2019.
+*Darrah, Nicole (June 11, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/pence-confirms-trump-admin-us-embassy-pride-flag Pence confirms Trump administration denied US embassy requests to fly Pride flag]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
+*Vogt, Bailey (June 11, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jun/11/mike-pence-defends-barring-us-embassies-from-flyin/ Mike Pence defends barring U.S. embassies from flying Pride flag, says 'one flag should fly']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
+*Freiburger, Calvin (June 11, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pence-defends-trump-admin-ban-on-lgbt-pride-flags-from-us-embassy-flagpoles Pence defends Trump admin ban on LGBT ‘pride’ flags from US embassy flagpoles]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
+*Pearce, Tim (June 11, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/mike-pence-defends-trump-administration-gay-pride-flag-policy Mike Pence defends Trump administration gay pride flag policy]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 12, 2019.
+*O'Kane, Caitlin (June 11, 2019). [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pence-defends-decision-to-ban-pride-flags-from-flying-at-u-s-embassies/ Pence defends decision to ban Pride flags from flying at U.S. embassies]. ''CBS News''. Retrieved June 12, 2019.
+*Wu, Nicholas (June 11, 2019). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2019/06/11/mike-pence-confirms-reports-pride-flag-banned-embassies/1417031001/ Mike Pence says banning pride flags at US embassies is 'the right decision']. ''USA Today''. Retrieved June 12, 2019.
+*Milman, Oliver (June 11, 2019). [https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/jun/11/mike-pence-pride-flags-us-embassies-trump-decision-defence Pence calls Trump's ban on pride flags at US embassies 'the right decision']. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved June 12, 2019.
+*Berrien, Hank (June 11, 2019). [https://www.dailywire.com/news/48263/pence-flying-gay-pride-flag-us-embassy-flagpoles-hank-berrien Pence On Flying Gay Pride Flag On U.S. Embassy Flagpoles: We Have One American Flag]. ''The Daily Wire''. Retrieved June 12, 2019.
+Overall State Department policy changes regarding LGBT issues under the Trump Administration:
+*Londoño, Ernesto (June 9, 2019). [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/09/world/americas/pride-flags-us-embassies.html Pride Flags and Foreign Policy: U.S. Diplomats See Shift on Gay Rights]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved June 9, 2019.
+See also:
+*Williamson, Kevin D. (June 11, 2019). [https://www.nationalreview.com/2019/06/one-flag-is-enough/ One Flag Is Enough]. ''National Review''. Retrieved June 12, 2019.
+*Nitzberg, Alex (June 12, 2019). [https://townhall.com/tipsheet/alexnitzberg/2019/06/12/forget-lgbtq-flags-vp-pence-says-us-embassies-shouldnt-hoist-any-flag-other-than-the-american-n2548056 Forget The Gay Pride Flag, VP Pence Says U.S. Embassies Shouldn't Hoist Any Flag Other Than The American]. ''Townhall''. Retrieved June 12, 2019.
+*Nance, Penny; Garrison, Shea (June 18, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/why-doesnt-every-persecuted-group-get-a-flag-at-us-embassies Why doesn't every persecuted group get a flag at US embassies?] ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 18, 2019.</ref>
+*September 19, 2019—The Department of Housing and Urban Development removed "Addressing the Needs of LGBT Individuals" as part of its criteria for organizations to receive grants from the agency.<ref>Frazin, Rachel (September 19, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/house/462256-61-lawmakers-knock-hud-for-excluding-incentives-for-housing-first-transgender Democrats blast HUD for removing LGBT language from grant competition]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 19, 2019.</ref>
+*September 25, 2019—The Trump Administration ordered the city of Ames, Iowa, to repaint homosexual-themed crosswalks because they did not meet code.<ref>Multiple references:
+*Pearce, Tim (September 24, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/iowa-town-has-to-remove-inclusive-multicolored-crosswalk-feds-say Trump administration orders Iowa city to make 'inclusive' rainbow crosswalks white again]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
+*[https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/feds-ask-ames-officials-to-remove-inclusive-crosswalks/ar-AAHJ598 Feds ask Ames officials to remove 'inclusive' crosswalks]. ''MSN'' (from ''KCCI''). September 23, 2019. Retrieved September 25, 2019.</ref>
+===Proclamations, 2019===
+*November 24–30, 2019—President Trump declared this week National Family Week.<ref>Multiple references:
+*[https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2019-11-27/pdf/2019-25886.pdf Proclamation 9967 of November 22, 2019 -- National Family Week, 2019]. ''Federal Register''. November 27, 2019. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
+*[https://americanprinciplesproject.org/media/app-praises-president-trump-pro-family-agenda-national-family-week/ APP Praises President Trump’s Pro-Family Agenda on National Family Week]. ''American Principles Project''. November 25, 2019. Retrieved November 27, 2019.</ref>
+===Other achievements, 2019===
+[[File:Donald Trump at Faith and Freedom Coalition Conference, June 2019.jpg|thumb|250px|President Trump speaking at the Faith and Freedom Coalition Conference, June 26, 2019]]
+While the following achievements were not official United States government policy actions by the Trump Administration, they were closely related to the Trump Administration and its policies:
+*January 28, 2019—President Trump endorsed Bible literacy classes in public schools.<ref>Multiple references:
+*Samuels, Brett (January 29, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/427217-trump-touts-proposed-bible-literacy-classes-in-state-schools Trump touts proposed Bible literacy classes in state schools]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
+*Prestigiacomo, Amanda (January 28, 2019). [https://www.dailywire.com/news/42735/biblical-literacy-classes-public-schools-trump-amanda-prestigiacomo 'Biblical Literacy' Classes In Public Schools Get Boost From Trump: 'Great!']. ''The Daily Wire''. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
+*Woodall, Crystal (January 28, 2019). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/2019/january/starting-to-make-a-turn-back-great-trump-praises-efforts-to-put-god-back-in-schools Trump Celebrates Efforts to Put God and Bible Back in Schools]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
+*Fordham, Evie (January 28, 2019). [https://dailycaller.com/2019/01/28/donald-trump-bible-verse-class/ Trump Turns His Attention to States' 'Great' Bible Literacy Class Bills]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
+*O'Neil, Tyler (January 28, 2019). [https://pjmedia.com/faith/trump-praises-bible-literacy-classes-proposed-in-six-states/ Trump Praises Bible Literacy Classes Proposed in Six States]. ''PJ Media''. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
+*Trimble, Megan (January 28, 2019). [https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2019-01-28/president-donald-trump-appears-to-support-school-bible-literacy-bills-in-tweet Trump Appears to Support Bible Literacy Bills]. ''U.S. News & World Report''. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
+*Wagner, John (January 28, 2019). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-gives-his-blessing-to-allowing-states-to-teach-bible-literacy-in-public-schools/2019/01/28/50c1593c-22eb-11e9-ad53-824486280311_story.html Trump offers encouragement for state efforts to teach Bible literacy in public schools]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
+See also:
+*Freiburger, Calvin (January 29, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/liberals-outraged-as-trump-endorses-bible-literacy-classes-in-public-school Liberals outraged as Trump endorses Bible literacy classes in public schools]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
+*Walsh, Matt (January 28, 2019). [https://www.dailywire.com/news/42729/walsh-trump-says-bible-literacy-classes-school-are-matt-walsh WALSH: Trump Says Bible Literacy Classes In School Are A 'Great' Idea. He's Absolutely Right. Here's Why.] ''The Daily Wire''. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
+*Sasser, Hiram (February 6, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/op-eds/its-not-controversial-bible-literacy-classes-are-legal It's not controversial: Bible literacy classes are legal]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved February 6, 2019.</ref>
+*February 7, 2019—Speaking at the [[National Prayer Breakfast]], President Trump spoke in favor of faith-based adoption organizations and vowed to protect them, among other statements.<ref>Multiple references:
+*Boyer, Dave (February 7, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/feb/7/donald-trump-promotes-faith-based-adoptions-wake-l/ Trump promotes faith-based adoptions in wake of legal furor]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
+*Hellmann, Jessie (February 7, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/428931-trump-speaks-about-abortion-faith-based-adoption-at-national-prayer Trump speaks about abortion, faith-based adoption at National Prayer Breakfast]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
+*Murphy, James (February 8, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/faith-and-morals/item/31441-trump-at-national-prayer-breakfast-i-will-never-let-you-down Trump at National Prayer Breakfast: “I Will Never Let You Down”]. ''The New American''. Retrieved February 8, 2019.
+President Trump's address:
+*[https://www.c-span.org/video/?457667-1/president-trump-delivers-remarks-national-prayer-breakfast President Trump Speaks at National Prayer Breakfast]. ''C-SPAN''. February 7, 2019. Retrieved February 7, 2019.</ref>
+*By the Trump Administration's second year, conservative and Christian colleges saw more of their students accepted as interns inside the administration than under the entire Obama Administration.<ref>Bedard, Paul (May 6, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/trump-white-house-opens-door-to-christian-conservative-colleges Trump White House opens door to Christian, conservative colleges]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 6, 2019.</ref>
+*June 26, 2019—President Trump spoke at the socially conservative Faith & Freedom Coalition policy conference and made several strong statements.<ref>Multiple references:
+*Spiering, Charlie (June 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/06/26/four-more-years-donald-trump-thrills-faith-freedom-convention/ ‘Four More Years!’: Donald Trump Thrills Faith and Freedom Convention]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
+*Boyer, Dave (June 26, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jun/26/trump-warns-evangelicals-stop-wrong-person-2020/ Trump warns evangelical supporters to stop the 'wrong person' in 2020]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
+*Superville, Darlene (June 26, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/1def65ae7a9b48e6907eb83fa9015636 Trump tells evangelicals gains he’s made are ‘fragile’]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
+*Robertson, Abigail (June 26, 2019). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/2019/june/we-are-proudly-defending-the-sanctity-of-life-trump-touts-pro-life-record-at-road-to-majority-conference 'We Are Proudly Defending the Sanctity of Life': Trump Touts Pro-Life Record at 'Road to Majority' Conference]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
+*Sakelaris, Nicholas (June 26, 2019). [https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2019/06/26/Trump-hails-religious-economic-political-victories-at-Faith-Freedom-event/6481561560112/ Trump hails religious, economic, political victories at Faith & Freedom event]. ''UPI''. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
+*Moore, Mark (June 26, 2019). [https://nypost.com/2019/06/26/trump-urges-faith-based-groups-to-support-his-re-election-bid/ Trump urges faith-based groups to support his re-election bid]. ''New York Post''. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
+*Barillas, Martin M. (June 28, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-praises-down-syndrome-pro-life-advocate-at-faith-freedom-conference Trump praises Down syndrome pro-life advocate at Faith & Freedom conference]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved June 28, 2019.</ref>
+*Among other statements, President Trump criticized Democrats for seeing little value in religious faith.<ref>Brown, Jon (September 9, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-democrats-not-big-believers-in-religion Trump: Democrats 'not big believers in religion']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 10, 2019.</ref> Separately from the president, Attorney General [[William Barr|Bill Barr]] made statements promoting religious freedom and Judeo-Christian values,<ref>Multiple references:
+*Kan, Janita (October 12, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/ag-william-barr-warns-on-how-growing-secularism-is-pushing-out-religion-traditional-values_3114486.html AG William Barr Warns on How Growing Secularism Is Pushing Out Religion, Traditional Values]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
+*Frazin, Rachel (October 12, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/465478-ag-barr-criticizes-lgbt-curriculum-requirements Barr criticizes LGBT curriculums without opt-outs]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
+*Frazin, Rachel (October 12, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/465472-ag-barr-blames-drug-overdoses-on-secular-society AG Barr blames drug overdoses on secular society]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
+*Coleman, Justine (October 13, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/465601-barr-bemoans-moral-upheaval-that-has-brought-suffering-and-misery Barr bemoans 'moral upheaval' that has brought 'suffering and misery']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
+*Halaschak, Zachary (October 13, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/william-barr-warns-of-militant-secularism-in-speech-about-declining-religious-values William Barr warns of 'militant' secularism in speech about declining religious values]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
+*Parke, Caleb (October 14, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ag-barr-blasts-militant-secularists-attacks-on-religious-freeom AG Barr blasts 'militant secularists' in speech on religious freedom]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
+*Madden, Nate (October 14, 2019). [https://www.conservativereview.com/news/ag-barr-decries-organized-destruction-brought-unremitting-assault-religion-traditional-values/ AG Barr decries the ‘organized destruction’ brought on by the ‘unremitting assault on religion and traditional values’]. ''Conservative Review''. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
+*Dreher, Rod (October 14, 2019). [https://www.theamericanconservative.com/dreher/bill-barr-religious-liberty-warrior/ Bill Barr: Religious Liberty Warrior]. ''The American Conservative''. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
+*Dinan, Stephen (October 16, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/oct/16/william-barr-notre-dame-speech-blasts-militant-sec/ 'Organized destruction': William Barr blasts 'militant secularists' over assault on religion]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
+*Berry, Susan (October 17, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/17/ag-bill-barr-religious-freedom-indispensable-to-sustaining-free-system-of-government/ AG Bill Barr: Religious Freedom ‘Indispensable to Sustaining Free System of Government’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 17, 2019.
+See also:
+*McGhee, Kaylee (October 14, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/william-barr-is-right-society-suffers-as-religion-declines-and-the-militant-secularists-are-to-blame William Barr is right: Society suffers as religion declines, and the ‘militant secularists’ are to blame]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
+*Freiburger, Calvin (October 16, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/leftists-attack-attorney-general-barr-for-denouncing-militant-secularists-in-notre-dame-speech Leftists attack Attorney General Barr for denouncing ‘militant secularists’ in Notre Dame speech]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
+*Dys, Jeremy (October 19, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/jeremy-dys-liberal-attack-on-barrs-religious-freedom-speech-shows-hes-right Jeremy Dys: Religious freedom courageously defended by AG William Barr against militant secularists]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
+*Hurt, Charles (October 17, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/oct/17/william-barrs-religious-hostility-speech-hits-sque/ William Barr's right about left's designs on religious freedom]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
+*Hurt, Charles (October 21, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/21/the-nuclear-option-ag-barr-religious-freedom-vs-secular-zealots/ The Nuclear Option: AG Barr, Religious Freedom vs. Secular Zealots]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
+*Tyrrell Jr., R. Emmett (October 22, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/oct/22/the-atheists-versus-bill-barr/ The atheists versus Bill Barr]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
+*Donovan, Chuck (October 23, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/leftists-going-berserk-because-trumps-attorney-general-defended-religious-liberty Leftists going berserk because Trump’s attorney general defended religious liberty]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from the ''American Thinker''). Retrieved October 23, 2019.
+*Farris, Michael P. (October 24, 2019). [https://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/467371-william-barr-is-on-the-right-side-of-history William Barr is on the right side of history]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
+*Brown, Clifford A. (October 15, 2019). [https://ricochet.com/687126/attorney-general-barr-speaks-up-for-religious-liberty/ Attorney General Barr Speaks up for Religious Liberty]. ''Ricochet''. Retrieved October 28, 2019.
+*Kilpatrick, William (November 8, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/bill-barr-shows-theres-no-such-thing-as-generic-religion Bill Barr shows there’s no such thing as ‘generic religion’]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from the ''Turning Point Project''). Retrieved November 9, 2019.</ref> and Vice President Pence also spoke in favor of religious freedom and for faith-based adoption agencies.<ref>Multiple references:
+*Olohan, Mary Margaret (November 12, 2019). [https://dailycaller.com/2019/11/12/mike-pence-adoption-azar/ Pence Promises To Stand For Religious Freedom With Faith-Based Organizations To Support Adoption]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
+*Vondracek, Christopher (November 12, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/nov/12/mike-pence-touts-trump-administration-for-receptiv/ Pence touts Trump administration for receptivity to faith-based adoption agencies]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
+*Folley, Aris (November 14, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/470534-pence-lauds-proposed-rule-to-allow-faith-based-adoption-groups-bar Pence lauds proposed rule to allow faith-based adoption groups bar LGBTQ parents]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 14, 2019.</ref>
+*September 12–13, 2019—Vice President Pence and Secretary of State Pompeo spoke at a [[Concerned Women for America]] conference.<ref>Multiple references:
+*[https://www.c-span.org/video/?464302-1/secretary-state-mike-pompeo-speaks-concerned-women-america Secretary Pompeo Remarks at Concerned Women for America]. ''C-SPAN''. September 13, 2019. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
+*[https://www.c-span.org/video/?464266-1/vice-president-pence-delivers-remarks-concerned-women-america-celebration Vice President Pence Remarks at Concerned Women for America Celebration]. ''C-SPAN''. September 12, 2019. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
+*Olohan, Mary Margaret (September 13, 2019). [https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/09/13/pence-says-hes-never-had-a-greater-honor-than-casting-the-final-vote-to-defund-planned-parenthood/ Pence Says He Can’t Recall ‘Greater Honor’ Than Casting Final Vote to Defund Planned Parenthood]. ''The Daily Signal'' (from ''The Daily Caller''). Retrieved September 17, 2019.
+*Olohan, Mary Margaret (September 13, 2019). [https://dailycaller.com/2019/09/13/pence-abortion-planned-parenthood/ Pence Says He’s Never Had A ‘Greater Honor’ Than Casting The Final Vote To Defund Planned Parenthood]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
+*[http://www.conservativehq.com/article/31012-dr-beverly-lahaye-and-penny-nance-celebrate-40-years-success-concerned-women-america Dr. Beverly LaHaye and Penny Nance Celebrate 40 Years of Success for Concerned Women for America]. ''ConservativeHQ''. September 16, 2019. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
+*Gehrke, Joel (September 17, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense-national-security/pompeo-china-and-russia-have-morally-reprehensible-hypocrisy-on-human-rights Pompeo: China and Russia have ‘morally reprehensible’ hypocrisy on human rights]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 17, 2019.</ref>
+*October 12, 2019—President Trump spoke at the socially conservative Values Voter Summit, making strongly conservative statements.<ref>Multiple references:
+*[https://www.c-span.org/video/?465157-1/president-trump-addresses-values-voter-summit President Trump Addresses Values Voter Summit]. ''C-SPAN''. October 12, 2019. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
+*Morris, Andrea (October 12, 2019). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2019/october/we-dont-worship-government-we-worship-god-trump-speaks-at-values-voter-summit 'We Don't Worship Government, We Worship God': Trump Speaks at Values Voter Summit]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
+*Svab, Petr (October 12, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-vows-to-defend-family-faith-and-freedom-at-values-voter-summit_3114739.html Trump Vows to Defend ‘Family, Faith, Freedom’ at Values Voter Summit]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
+*Howell, Tom (October 13, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/oct/13/trump-appeals-evangelicals-values-voter-summit/ Trump appeals to evangelicals as bulwark against tsunami of liberal change]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
+*Spiering, Charlie (October 12, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/12/donald-trump-value-voters-theyre-coming-after-me-because-im-fighting-for-you/ Donald Trump to Value Voters: ‘They’re Coming After Me Because I’m Fighting for You’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
+*Byas, Steve (October 13, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/33666-trump-condemns-democrat-candidate-calls-to-revoke-tax-exempt-status-for-churches Trump Condemns Democrat Candidate Calls to Revoke Tax-exempt Status for Churches]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
+*Vasquez, Christian (October 12, 2019). [https://www.politico.com/news/2019/10/12/trump-values-voter-summit-2020-045162 Trump takes his stump speech to the Values Voter Summit]. ''Politico''. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
+*Howell, Tom (October 12, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/oct/12/donald-trump-scolds-the-left-as-crazy-says-speaker/ Trump blasts left as 'crazy,' tells evangelical audience Pelosi 'hates our country']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
+*Phillips, Morgan (October 12, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-addresses-values-voter-summit-announces-50-million-in-aid-to-syrian-christians-and-religious-minorities Trump OKs $50M to aid Syria amid outrage over US military pullout, Turkish offensive]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
+*Bowden, John (October 12, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/465550-trump-releases-50-million-to-protect-ethnic-and-religious-minorities-in Trump releases $50 million to protect ethnic and religious minorities in Syria]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
+*Cimmino, Jeffrey (October 12, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-turkey-will-face-swift-strong-and-severe-sanctions-if-they-dont-protect-religious-minorities-in-syria Trump: Turkey will face ‘swift, strong, and severe’ sanctions if it doesn't protect religious minorities in Syria]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
+*Spiering, Charlie (October 12, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/12/donald-trump-drives-home-urgency-end-never-ending-wars-emotional-speech/ Donald Trump Drives Home Urgency to End ‘Never Ending Wars’ in Emotional Speech]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 13, 2019.</ref>
+===Setbacks, 2019===
+The following setbacks to the MAGA agenda were often caused by Congress or officials in the Trump Administration, rather than President Trump himself. Some of them can also be considered partial achievements.
+*February 19, 2019—The Trump Administration began an international campaign to decriminalize [[homosexuality]].<ref>Multiple references:
+*Chamberlain, Samuel (February 19, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-administration-pushes-end-to-worldwide-criminalization-of-homosexuality Trump administration pushes for end to worldwide criminalization of homosexuality]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
+*Pollak, Joel B. (February 19, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2019/02/19/trump-administration-to-launch-worldwide-fight-to-decriminalize-homosexuality/ Trump to Launch Worldwide Fight to Decriminalize Homosexuality]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
+*Rodrigo, Chris Mills (February 19, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/430591-administration-plans-push-to-end-criminalization-of-homosexuality Administration plans push to end criminalization of homosexuality worldwide]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
+See also:
+*Pollak, Joel B. (June 11, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2019/06/11/win-for-trumps-foreign-policy-as-botswana-decriminalizes-gay-sex/ Win for Trump’s Foreign Policy as Botswana Decriminalizes Gay Sex]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
+*Gennarini, Stefano (August 1, 2019). [https://c-fam.org/friday_fax/white-house-confirms-global-campaign-to-protect-homosexual-acts/ White House Confirms Global Campaign to Protect Homosexual Acts]. ''C-Fam''. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
+*Benson, Guy (November 27, 2019). [https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2019/02/21/two-cheers-for-the-trump-administrations-new-global-initiative-against-the-criminalization-of-homosexuality-n2541939 Two Cheers for the Trump Administration's New Global Initiative Against the Criminalization of Homosexuality]. ''Townhall''. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
+*Gennarini, Stefano (December 13, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/us-ambassador-threatens-to-pull-foreign-aid-unless-zambia-embraces-sodomy US ambassador threatens to pull foreign aid unless Zambia embraces sodomy]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''C-Fam''). Retrieved December 13, 2019.
+*Shawn, Eric (December 18, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ambassadors-ric-grenell-kelly-craft-lgbtq-countries-united-nations Ambassadors Ric Grenell, Kelly Craft call out 69 countries that criminalize gay people]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
+*Gennarini, Stefano (December 20, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pro-transgender-un-members-reject-trump-admins-pro-gay-foreign-policy-proposal Pro-transgender UN members reject Trump admin’s pro-gay foreign policy proposal]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''C-Fam''). Retrieved December 20, 2019.
+*Smith, Rob (January 4, 2020). [https://humanevents.com/2020/01/04/qatar-uses-aj-to-meddle-in-our-culture-war/ Qatar Uses AJ+ To Meddle In Our Culture War.] ''Human Events''. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
+The U.S. withdrew a pro-LGBT ambassador to Zambia after his criticisms of the country's traditional policies:
+*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-zambia-lgbt/u-s-recalls-its-ambassador-to-zambia-after-gay-rights-row-sources-idUSKBN1YR1S2 U.S. recalls its ambassador to Zambia after gay rights row: sources]. ''Reuters''. December 23, 2019. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
+*Bowden, John (December 23, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/475766-us-pulling-ambassador-to-zambia-amid-gay-rights-dustup US pulls ambassador to Zambia amid gay rights dustup]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
+*Mastrangelo, Dominick (December 23, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/us-recalls-ambassador-to-zambia-over-support-for-gay-rights US recalls ambassador to Zambia over support for gay rights]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
+*Freiburger, Calvin (December 23, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/us-withdraws-ambassador-who-urged-zambia-to-embrace-homosexuality US withdraws ambassador who urged Zambia to embrace homosexuality]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
+*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-zambia-lgtb/zambia-u-s-ambassador-crossed-line-by-defending-jailed-gay-couple-idUSKBN1YS16X Zambia: U.S. ambassador crossed line by defending jailed gay couple]. ''Reuters''. December 24, 2019. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
+*Miles, Frank (December 23, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/world/us-recalls-ambassador-to-zambia-after-he-criticized-jailing-of-gay-couple-report US recalls ambassador to Zambia after he criticized jailing of gay couple: Report]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 25, 2019.</ref> Consistent conservatives opposed this action for interfering with national sovereignty and for illustrating the administration's misplaced priorities,<ref>Multiple references:
+*Clabough, Raven (February 20, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/foreign-policy/item/31522-foreign-policy-overreach-trumps-campaign-to-decriminalize-homosexuality Foreign Policy Overreach: Trump’s Campaign to Decriminalize Homosexuality]. ''The New American''. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
+*Freiburger, Calvin (February 20, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-admin-announces-global-push-to-decriminalize-homosexuality-report Trump admin announces global push to decriminalize homosexuality: report]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
+*Brown, Michael (June 3, 2019). [https://townhall.com/columnists/michaelbrown/2019/06/03/making-sense-of-president-trumps-stance-on-lgbt-issues-and-people-n2547262 Making Sense Of President Trump's Stance On LGBT Issues And People]. ''Townhall''. Retrieved November 27, 2019.</ref> though leftists also opposed the campaign but for irrational reasons.<ref>Multiple references:
+*Delingpole, James (February 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/02/20/delingpole-claim-trumps-global-war-on-homophobia-is-racist-paternalistic-colonial/ Delingpole: Claim – Trump’s Global War on Homophobia Is ‘Racist’, ‘Paternalistic’, ‘Colonial’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
+*Chasmar, Jessica (February 20, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/feb/20/out-magazine-writer-says-trump-effort-decriminaliz/ Out magazine writer says Trump effort to decriminalize homosexuality abroad is 'old racist tactic']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
+*Vespa, Matt (February 22, 2019). [https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2019/02/22/beyond-parody-lgbt-magazine-says-its-racist-for-trump-to-demand-iran-stop-killing-gay-people-n2542076 Beyond Parody: LGBT Magazine Says It's 'Racist' For Trump To Demand Iran Stop Killing Gay People]. ''Townhall''. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
+*Whiton, Christian (February 26, 2019). [https://townhall.com/columnists/christianwhiton/2019/02/26/media-response-to-trumps-initiative-to-defend-gay-human-rights-riddled-with-hypocrisy-n2542204 Media Response to Trump’s Initiative To Defend Gay Human Rights Riddled With Hypocrisy]. ''Townhall''. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
+*Savage, Rachel (September 25, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/united-nations-lgbt-usa/rights-advocates-call-trumps-pledge-to-decriminalize-gay-sex-a-lie-idUSL5N26G5ZK Rights advocates call Trump's pledge to decriminalize gay sex 'a lie']. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 27, 2019.</ref>
+*May 31, 2019—Despite not doing so in 2017 or 2018, President Trump acknowledged "[[gay pride|LGBT Pride]] Month," with social conservatives expressing disappointment that his personal approval of homosexuality negatively impacted other policy decisions.<ref>Multiple references:
+*McLean, Dorothy Cummings (June 4, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-supports-pride-month-again-pledges-to-overturn-laws-criminalizing-homosexuality-worldwide Trump supports ‘Pride Month,’ again pledges to overturn laws criminalizing homosexuality worldwide]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved June 5, 2019.
+*Pollak, Joel B. (May 31, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/05/31/trump-celebrates-lgbt-pride-month-urges-world-to-decriminalize-homosexuality/ Trump Celebrates LGBT Pride Month, Urges World to Decriminalize Homosexuality]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
+*Samuels, Brett (May 31, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/446387-trump-recognizes-pride-month Trump recognizes Pride Month]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
+*[https://www.apnews.com/e4878f2151ce4014aa140949e9d6d9aa Trump tweets in support of LGBT people to mark Pride Month]. ''Associated Press''. May 31, 2019. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
+*Fitzsimons, Tim (May 31, 2019). [https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/trump-recognizes-lgbtq-pride-month-first-time-n1012611 Trump recognizes LGBTQ Pride Month for first time]. ''NBC News''. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
+*Chapman, Michael W. (June 7, 2019). [https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/michael-w-chapman/trump-lets-recognize-outstanding-contributions-lgbt-people-have-made Trump: Let's 'Recognize the Outstanding Contributions LGBT People Have Made to Our Great Nation']. ''CNS News''. Retrieved June 9, 2019.
+*Brest, Mike (May 31, 2019). [https://dailycaller.com/2019/05/31/donald-trump-lgbt-pride-month/ LGBT Groups and Activists Question Trump's Backing of Pride Month]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
+Notable statements by other Trump Administration officials:
+*Bourne, Lisa (July 8, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/us-ambassador-to-poland-meets-pushback-for-tweeting-support-of-gay-pride-month US ambassador to Poland meets pushback for tweeting support of gay ‘pride’ month]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
+See also:
+*Polumbo, Bradley (June 3, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/progressive-activists-use-pride-month-to-lie-about-trumps-gay-rights-record Liberal activists use Pride Month to lie about Trump’s gay rights record]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
+*Bohon, Dave (June 7, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/faith-and-morals/item/32538-trump-taken-to-task-for-congratulatory-lgbt-pride-statement Trump Taken to Task for Congratulatory “LGBT Pride” Statement]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
+*Brown, Michael (June 3, 2019). [https://townhall.com/columnists/michaelbrown/2019/06/03/making-sense-of-president-trumps-stance-on-lgbt-issues-and-people-n2547262 Making Sense Of President Trump's Stance On LGBT Issues And People]. ''Townhall''. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
+*Warren, Steve (June 3, 2019). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2019/june/conservative-christian-group-bashes-trump-for-acknowledging-lgbt-pride-month-nbsp Conservative Christian Group Bashes Trump for Acknowledging LGBT Pride Month]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
+*Woodward, Chris (June 7, 2019). [https://onenewsnow.com/culture/2019/06/07/evangelicals-to-trump-on-lgbt-issue-youve-got-to-pick-a-side Evangelicals to Trump: On LGBT issue, 'you've got to pick a side']. ''OneNewsNow''. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
+*Nelson, Steven (June 8, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/white-house-touts-trumps-pro-gay-remarks-but-skeptics-remain White House touts Trump’s pro-gay remarks, but skeptics remain]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 8, 2019.</ref> The Trump Administration promoted the [[homosexual agenda]] in other ways.<ref>Multiple references:
+*Freiburger, Calvin (July 30, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/kellyanne-conway-touts-trump-as-first-president-to-start...approving-of-gay-marriage Kellyanne Conway touts Trump as ‘first president to start ... approving of gay marriage’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
+*Gennarini, Stefano (August 2, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/white-house-confirms-trumps-lgbt-support-in-multiple-pro-gay-tweets White House confirms Trump’s LGBT support in multiple pro-gay tweets]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''C-Fam''). Retrieved August 2, 2019.
+*Freiburger, Calvin (September 12, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/gay-us-ambassador-to-bosnia-participates-in-countrys-first-pride-parade Gay US ambassador to Bosnia participates in country’s first ‘pride’ parade]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved September 12, 2019.
+*Mainwaring, Doug (December 19, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/us-navy-begins-construction-on-ship-named-in-honor-of-homosexual-pederast-harvey-milk US Navy begins construction on ship named in honor of homosexual pederast Harvey Milk]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
+Specifically regarding the Trump campaign:
+*Freiburger, Calvin (December 11, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-reelection-campaign-courts-lgbt-voters-with-rainbow-pride-merchandise Trump reelection campaign courts LGBT voters with rainbow ‘pride’ merchandise]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
+See also:
+*Richardson, Valerie (August 22, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/22/donald-trump-divides-lgbtq-movement-along-party-li/ Growing chasm on Trump divides LGBTQ movement along party lines]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
+*Polumbo, Brad (April 16, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/trump-actually-has-a-decent-lgbt-record-except-on-one-thing Trump actually has a decent LGBT record, except on one thing]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
+*Polumbo, Brad (August 16, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/the-log-cabin-republicans-just-endorsed-trump-he-deserves-their-support The Log Cabin Republicans just endorsed Trump; he deserves their support]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
+*Mordock, Jeff (November 28, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/nov/28/doj-pride-says-justice-departments-stance-on-lgbtq/ Justice Department's LGBTQ workers say administration's stance on protections harming morale]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 28, 2019.</ref>
+==2020==
+[[File:Amish for Trump.png|right|300px|thumb|The traditionally [[apolitical]] [[Amish]] marched against the godless Marxists and Democrats and for Donald Trump during the [[2020 presidential election]].<ref>https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/09/epic-amish-trump-supporters-hold-cow-horse-wagon-carriage-trump-parade-fredericksburg-ohio-vvdeo/</ref>]]
+President Trump continued promoting pro-Christian policies and reaching out to [[evangelical Christians]].<ref>Perkins, Tony (January 7, 2020). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/donald-trump-is-the-best-president-christians-have-ever-had Donald Trump is the best president Christians have ever had]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''FRC Action''). Retrieved January 7, 2020.<br>Statements made by President Trump at a rally for evangelical Christians:
+*Svab, Petr (January 5, 2020). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-highlights-aid-to-faith-in-speech-to-evangelicals-promises-action-on-in-school-prayer_3194331.html Trump Highlights Aid to Faith in Speech to Evangelicals, Promises Action on In-school Prayer]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
+*Wallace, Danielle (January 4, 2020). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-says-we-have-god-on-our-side-in-2020-election-as-soleimanis-bloody-rampage-comes-to-an-end Trump tells evangelicals, 'We have God on our side' for 2020 election; hails end of Soleimani’s 'bloody rampage']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
+*Howell, Tom; Boyer, Dave (January 3, 2020). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jan/3/trump-kicks-off-evangelical-outreach-says-god-is-o/ Trump kicks off evangelical outreach, says 'God is on our side']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
+*Lucey, Catherine (January 3, 2020). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-campaign-looks-to-build-evangelical-support-with-minority-outreach-11578057232 Trump Campaign Looks to Build Evangelical Support With Minority Outreach]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
+*Mason, Jeff; Timmons, Heather (January 3, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-religion/trump-tells-evangelical-rally-he-will-put-prayer-in-schools-idUSKBN1Z22AN Trump tells evangelical rally he will put prayer in schools]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
+*Lemire, Jonathan; Schor, Elana (January 4, 2020). [https://apnews.com/9f395c43d3782e14f171e0253ae76e66 Trump portrays himself as defender of faith for evangelicals]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
+*Chalfant, Morgan (January 3, 2020). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/476730-trump-rallies-evangelical-supporters-we-have-god-on-our-side Trump rallies evangelical supporters: 'We have God on our side']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
+*Breuninger, Kevin (January 3, 2020). [https://www.cnbc.com/2020/01/03/trump-courts-evangelicals-for-2020-amid-impeachment-soleimani-fallout.html Trump rallies Evangelical support for his 2020 campaign after US kills top Iranian general]. ''CNBC''. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
+See also:
+*Ellis, Jenna (January 3, 2020). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/evangelicals-for-trump-embraces-moral-political-action Evangelicals for Trump embraces moral political action]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved January 6, 2020.</ref>
+===Legislation signed, 2020===
+*January 27, 2020—[[President Trump]] signed a bill to improve security for religious institutions.<ref>Two references:
+*[https://www.michiganradio.org/post/president-signs-bill-improve-security-synagogues-mosques-and-other-religious-groups President signs bill to improve security for synagogues, mosques, and other religious groups]
+*[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jan/27/trump-signs-bill-improve-religious-groups-security/ Trump signs bill to improve religious groups' security]</ref>
+===Executive actions, 2020===
+The Trump Administration took some miscellaneous actions related to the topics of religious liberty and LGBT issues:
+*January 8, 2020—The DOJ issued a legal opinion arguing that the deadline to ratify the [[Equal Rights Amendment]] had already passed and that the proposed amendment thus could not come into force without Congress starting the ratification process over again.<ref>Multiple references:
+*Berry, Susan (January 9, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/01/09/justice-department-congress-may-not-revive-equal-rights-amendment/ Justice Department: ‘Congress May Not Revive’ Equal Rights Amendment]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
+*Freiburger, Calvin (January 8, 2020). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-administration-declares-pro-abortion-equal-rights-amendment-dead-on-arrival Trump administration declares pro-abortion ‘Equal Rights Amendment’ dead on arrival]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
+*Warren, Steve (January 8, 2020). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2020/january/justice-dept-says-1972-equal-rights-amendment-is-dead-states-and-congress-cannot-resurrect-it Justice Dept. Says 1972 Equal Rights Amendment Is Dead, 'States and Congress Cannot Resurrect It']. ''CBN News''. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
+*Re, Gregg (January 8, 2020). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/doj-undercuts-equal-rights-amendment DOJ undercuts efforts to revive Equal Rights Amendment, heartening pro-life groups]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
+*Dinan, Stephen (January 8, 2020). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jan/8/justice-department-says-equal-rights-amendment-dea/ Justice Department says Equal Rights Amendment is dead; Virginia ratification can't revive it]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
+*Kan, Janita (January 8, 2020). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/deadline-for-ratifying-equal-rights-amendment-has-expired-dojs-office-of-legal-counsel_3197941.html Deadline for Ratifying Equal Rights Amendment Has Expired: DOJ’s Office of Legal Counsel]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
+*Higgins, Sean (January 8, 2020). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/economy/justice-department-says-equal-rights-amendment-is-dead-despite-democratic-push Justice Department says Equal Rights Amendment is dead despite Democratic push]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
+*Kelley, Alexandra (January 9, 2020). [https://thehill.com/changing-america/respect/equality/477495-is-it-too-late-to-ratify-the-era U.S. Department of Justice argues it is too late to ratify the ERA]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
+*Bravin, Jess (January 8, 2020). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/clashes-over-era-breaking-out-once-more-11578523932 Clashes Over ERA Breaking Out Once More]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
+*Ballard, Andrew M. (January 8, 2020). [https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/doj-says-virginias-push-for-equal-rights-amendment-futile DOJ Says Virginia’s Push for Equal Rights Amendment Futile (1)]. ''Bloomberg Law''. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
+*Hurley, Lawrence (January 8, 2020). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-legal-women/trump-administration-casts-doubt-on-womens-rights-amendment-push-idUSKBN1Z72IF Trump administration casts doubt on women's rights amendment push]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
+*LeBlanc, Steve (January 8, 2020). [https://apnews.com/8bf283c872aae7de50d384bbb15a9de9 Justice Department: Too late to pass Equal Rights Amendment]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
+*Sullivan, Patricia (January 8, 2020). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/legal-issues/us-justice-department-says-virginia-action-would-come-too-late-to-ratify-era/2020/01/08/3ebe2642-324f-11ea-9313-6cba89b1b9fb_story.html U.S. Justice Department says Virginia action would come too late to ratify ERA]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
+*Stracqualursi, Veronica (January 8, 2020). [https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/08/politics/equal-rights-amendment-justice-department-opinion/index.html Justice Department says deadline to ratify Equal Rights Amendment has expired]. ''CNN''. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
+*Whelan, Ed (January 8, 2020). [https://www.nationalreview.com/bench-memos/olc-equal-rights-amendment-expired-decades-ago/ OLC: Equal Rights Amendment Expired Decades Ago]. ''National Review''. Retrieved January 9, 2020.</ref>
+*June 2, 2020—[[Donald Trump]] signed an executive order promoting religious freedom as a global priority.<ref>Multiple references:
+*[https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/executive-order-advancing-international-religious-freedom/ Executive Order on Advancing International Religious Freedom]
+*[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jun/2/donald-trump-signs-executive-order-international-r/ Trump signs executive order on international religious freedom]
+*[https://nypost.com/2020/06/02/trump-to-sign-executive-order-promoting-global-religious-freedom/ Trump signs executive order promoting global religious freedom]
+*[https://www.westernjournal.com/trump-signs-religious-freedom-executive-order/ Trump Signs Religious Freedom Executive Order]
+*[https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-signs-executive-order-make-religious-freedom-foreign-policy-priority-1508342 Donald Trump Signs Executive Order to Make Religious Freedom a Foreign Policy Priority]</ref>
+===Proclamations, 2020===
+*January 16, 2020—[[President Trump]] made a proclamation that the day would be “Religious Freedom Day” as a commemoration to the importance of faith and religious freedom in [[America]].<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2020/01/16/donald-trump-proclaims-religious-freedom-day-2020/ Donald Trump Proclaims Religious Freedom Day 2020]</ref>
+*February 5, 2020—Trump admin [[Mike Pompeo]] gave a speech at the International Religious Freedom Alliance Dinner adamantly defending the importance of [[religious freedom]] as not solely “a Western ideal, but truly the bedrock of societies.”<ref>Two references:
+*[https://www.state.gov/secretary-michael-r-pompeo-at-the-international-religious-freedom-alliance-dinner/ Secretary Michael R. Pompeo At the International Religious Freedom Alliance Dinner]
+*[https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-admin-announces-global-alliance-to-defend-religious-liberty-end-religious-persecution Trump admin announces global alliance to defend religious liberty, end religious persecution]</ref>
+===Other achievements, 2020===
+*March 10, 2020—The [[Department of Justice]] under President Trump's leadership defended a [[Catholic]] school after it fired an employee for violating Church teachings over [[same-sex "marriage"]].<ref>Two references:
+*[https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/03/10/justice-department-defends-catholic-school-sued-for-letting-go-employee-after-same-sex-wedding/ Justice Department Defends Catholic School Sued for Letting Go Employee After Same-Sex Wedding]
+*[https://catholiccitizens.org/issues/church-state-relations/91313/religious-liberty-trump-doj-defends-catholic-school-in-state-court/ Religious Liberty: Trump DOJ Defends Catholic School in State Court]</ref>
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