President Trump signed an executive order Wednesday enforcing laws in so-called sanctuary cities -- stirring conflict with immigration advocates.  A lot of people are now asking: What exactly are sanctuary cities? Definition of a "sanctuary city" Sanctuary cities are towns, cities, or counties that protect undocumented immigrants by refusing to cooperate completely with federal detention requests, often with a "don't ask, don't tell" policy. They offer safe harbor ... continue reading...

Trump said today he will ask for a major investigation into allegations of voter fraud. Here's why he cares, and why we all should care. What opposers are saying Nancy Pelosi, the House Minority Leader said, “For a person who is newly elected president of the United States to be so insecure ... to suggest and to undermine the integrity of our voting system, is really strange,” House Speaker Paul Ryan and Sen. Lindsey Graham both say there is no evidence to support it. Senator Bernie ... continue reading...

Today in Trump news...Trump signs permits unblocking the Dakota and Keystone XL Access Pipeline Project. What does this mean for you? Well, it depends on your politics. First, what is it? ⌾ The Dakota Access Pipeline is a 1,172-mile underground pipeline extending from North Dakota to Illinois. ⌾ The goal is to transport domestically-produced crude oil from North Dakota to major refining markets in a more direct manner than other modes of transportation, including rail or truck. ⌾ The ... continue reading...

Bob Goff spoke at our church this weekend. If you don't know of him, he's an amazing, authentic, full-of-joy Jesus follower. During his message, he shared a story about how at one point, he really, really wanted a 1971 Volkswagon bus. Those aren't too common nowadays. But guess what? Suddenly it seemed that everywhere he went, he saw 1971 Volkswagon buses. He saw what he wanted to see.  As I listened to that story, I thought about how often we see what we want to see. If you're a liberal, ... continue reading...

Today, Trump signed three Executive Orders. Here's what they are, and what they mean for you: Withdrawing from The Trans Pacific Partnership What is it? The Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) was a huge trade deal that was was supposed to align 12 countries that all border the Pacific Ocean. The pact was aimed at slashing tariffs and fostering trade to boost growth and streamlined regulations. Trump signed an Executive Order withdrawing from the TPP. People for the deal say it would bolster ... continue reading...