Ryan Foley
Christian Post Reporter
Ryan Foley joined The Christian Post in August 2020. He currently covers abortion, politics, education and U.S. news. He was a participant in the National Journalism Center's spring 2018 internship program and has previously written for the Media Research Center's NewsBusters blog and The Western Journal.
Foley graduated from Rhode Island College in 2017 with a B.A. in Political Science and currently resides in Arlington, Virginia.
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Indiana Gov. Braun seeks to nix tax policies that disincentivize marriage
The governor of Indiana has signed an executive order designed to ensure that the state's tax policies do not disincentivize residents from getting married.
'American Idol' judge praises aspiring preacher contestant's ability to 'interpret the word'
An aspiring preacher competing to win the coveted title of “American Idol” was praised for his ability to “interpret the word” and “have church on the beach” in the form of a gospel song following his latest performance on the show.
West Virginia enacts Parents' Bill of Rights into law
West Virginia has enacted what is labeled a "Parents' Bill of Rights" amid concerns about parents' rights to direct their children's upbringing in other states.
US senator seeks to make Easter Monday federal holiday: 'Celebrate most extraordinary day in history'
A United States senator has introduced legislation to make the day after Easter a federal holiday so families can more easily celebrate the Christian holiday together. .
Kan. lawmakers override Dem. gov.’s vetoes to fund pregnancy centers, teach fetal development in schools
Kansas is slated to treat unborn children as dependents under the law, require education about fetal development in schools and continue funding pro-life pregnancy centers after the Republican-controlled state Legislature overrode several gubernatorial vetoes last week.
Stephen A. Smith says pastor encouraged him to consider run for president: 'I have no choice'
ESPN sports talk personality Stephen A. Smith may be considering a run for the White House in 2028, citing the assertion from his pastor and others that "you don't know what God has planned for you."
Trump issues Holy Week proclamation praying for 'outpouring of the Holy Spirit' on the US
President Donald Trump has issued a message celebrating Holy Week as the White House is slated to host several events to celebrate one of the most significant weeks of the year for Christians.
'Dangerous precedent': Christian college opposes Colorado bill that would punish 'biblical convictions'
A think tank at a Christian college in Colorado is calling on the state’s Democrat-controlled Senate to reject legislation that could remove trans-identified children from their parents’ custody if they oppose performing life-altering procedures on them, warning that it “sets a dangerous precedent by punishing those who live out their biblical convictions.”
Trump's week in review: Tariffs paused; sanctuary cities in crosshairs; religious freedom nominee named
It was another busy week in the Trump presidency, with several items of note — from defunding sanctuary cities to restarting a government office to help victims of crimes committed by illegal immigrants. Here are five developments from the Trump administration that unfolded throughout the past week.
Kansas lawmakers override veto to protect religious beliefs of foster families
A bill designed to prevent the state of Kansas from infringing on the religious liberty of foster families and prospective foster families will become law now that the state legislature has overridden a gubernatorial veto of the measure.
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