Fighting Back As ‘Religious Liberty Is Under Siege’ | CBN NewsWatch - July 2, 2026
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Trump Administration fights for religious freedom as the US nears its 250th birthday: with rising antisemitism and concerns about anti-Christian bias, the Religious Liberty Commission met at the White House to present its findings to President Trump; TV personality Dr. Phil, who serves on the Commission, tells CBN News “religious liberty in America is under siege,” and explains why he says that; members of the commission say witnesses who appeared before them talked about being punished, persecuted or losing their jobs for standing up for their faith; Commission member Dan Patrick explains “The Separation of Church and State is not in the Constitution;” Trump says “My administration will continue to uphold the pillars of protecting religious liberty for all Americans;” heat wave hits the US as the Fourth of July holiday weekend nears; rescue and relief efforts, including by CBN’s Operation Blessing, continuing in Venezuela after last week’s devastating earthquakes; Vice-President Vance
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