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Josh Sullivan, an American pastor in South Africa, is rescued from his kidnappers.

Wed, Apr 16, 2025 at 7:34 am

Josh Sullivan –a 45-year-old American from Tennessee, was freed after three of his unidentified abductors were killed in a gun battle with officials. The whereabouts of the 4th is unknown. Sullivan has ministered at his Fellowship Baptist church since 2018 alongside his wife and two children. The missionary was kidnapped last Thursday. One police official says in a statement that it was miraculous that Sullivan escaped the rescue unharmed. The number of kidnappings in South Africa has risen by 264% over the past decade, but few involve ransoms.

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Greg Clugston SRN News White House correspondent

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The White House is hosting a pre-Easter dinner

Wed, Apr 16, 2025 at 6:44 am
The White House is hosting a pre-Easter dinner tonight. Christian pastors, priests, and faith leaders are expected to attend tonight’s dinner, which will feature music and prayers, as well as remarks from President Trump. The White House Faith Office is also planning a staff worship service tomorrow that will feature evangelist Franklin Graham and Pastor Greg Laurie. In a Holy Week proclamation, the president said “this week is a time of reflection for Christians.”
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Bob Agnew SRN News U.S. Senate correspondent

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Marist Poll: Majority Of NY Voters Say Schumer Should Pass The Torch

Tue, Apr 15, 2025 at 6:10 pm
A majority of New Yorkers responding to a new Marist poll say it’s time for Democrat Charles Schumer to give up his role as Senate Minority Leader. Among Democrat respondent to the poll about. Half said Schumer should keep his position, but 48 percent say it’s time for him to pass the torch. The 74 year old Schumer has faced increasing opposition from within his own party for not doing more to oppose Republicans and the Trump agenda. Following the 2024 election losses some in the party are calling for a new generation of leadership.
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Bernie Bennett SRN News U.S. House correspondent

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House GOP Won’t Take Up DC Funding Bill

Wed, Apr 9, 2025 at 6:20 am

House GOP leaders won’t bring up the District of Columbia funding fix bill on the floor this week. Details from reporter Bernie Bennett.

VERBATIM: Speaker Mike Johnson and District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser spoke Monday on a call to discuss a path forward on legislation to restore the capital city’s full spending powers, according to one person granted anonymity to share details of the private conversation.

Still, there are no plans to bring the bill to the House floor in the coming days before the chamber leaves for a two-week recess.

President Donald Trump says that he wants the House to take up the funding fix, saying the chamber should vote on it “IMMEDIATELY” to “clean up our once beautiful Capital City, and make it beautiful again.”

Bernie Bennett in Washington.

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Michael Harrington SRN News religion desk editor

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Arkansas strikes a blow for religious freedom

Tue, Apr 15, 2025 at 8:53 am

Arkansas strikes a blow for religious freedom

VERBATIM:  Republican Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed a bill that will allow Christian adoption and foster care agencies to place children ONLY with heterosexual couples.  In other states the government won’t do business with any agency that refuses to place kids with homosexuals and Arkansas is taking a stand against that.  Alliance Defending Freedom says Arkansas is to be commended adding “Every child deserves a loving home that can provide them stability.”  MH SRN NEWS

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AM WALL STREET BUSINESS- 4-16

Wed, Apr 16, 2025 at 6:36 am

AM WALL STREET BUSINESS- 4-16

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AM SPORTSCAST – 4-16

Wed, Apr 16, 2025 at 6:37 am

AM SPORTSCAST – 4-16

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