Justice Alito gets ACLU attorney to admit she can’t define man or woman
‘How can a court determine whether there’s discrimination on the basis of sex, without knowing what sex means?’ Justice Samuel Alito told the ACLU attorney in Little v. Hecox. “If anyone was not yet convinced that our country has lost its collective mind, consider that in the Supreme Court today, Justice Alito asked [an] ACLU attorney to define man and woman. Her answer – ‘We do not have a definition for the court,’” wrote Dr. Eithan Haim on X. “It may seem exaggerated but I can assure you, it is real. The insanity of this cannot be overstated.”

US Trade Deficit Shrinks to $29.4 Billion, Lowest since 2009 
The U.S. trade deficit has been reduced to $29.4 billion, after last being reported at $48.1 billion. The forecasted deficit had been $58.1 billion, Investing.com reported. The deficit dropped by $18.7 billion, and was $28.7 billion less than the predicted figure. The deficit is the lowest since 2009,

US declares launch of Phase 2 of Gaza Peace Plan, incl ‘transitional technocratic Palestinian administration’ 
US declares launch of Phase 2 of Gaza Peace Plan, incl ‘transitional technocratic Palestinian administration’ “Today, on behalf of President Trump, we are announcing the launch of Phase Two of the President’s 20-Point Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, moving from ceasefire to demilitarization, technocratic governance, and reconstruction,” Witkoff declared.

City Agency Promotes ‘Art of Civil Disobedience’ Class Hosted by Socialists, Anti-Trump Activists 
A Pittsburgh government agency is promoting an upcoming class by local leftist groups on “civil disobedience” from its social media accounts. The city’s Commission on Human Relations reposted a joint announcement on Saturday advertising the event by the Pittsburgh chapters of Democratic Socialists of America and the 50501 Movement on Instagram and X. The three-hour Tuesday evening talk will feature an unnamed “practitioner and trainer with extensive experience” and civil rights lawyer Mike Healey, according to the posts.

UN uses “children’s rights” to bypass parents and target children
The UN is currently finalising changes to “children’s rights” to give them access to abortions without parental consent. This is not the first attack on children, families and all of our futures using “children’s rights” as the excuse. In 2023, the UN issued “guidance” which explicitly links “children’s rights” to the UN’s nefarious climate change agenda.

ChatGPT Killed a Man After OpenAI Brought Back “Inherently Dangerous” GPT-4o, Lawsuit Claims
“Austin Gordon should be alive today,” said Paul Kiesel, a lawyer for the family. “Instead, a defective product created by OpenAI isolated Austin from his loved ones, transforming his favorite childhood book into a suicide lullaby, and ultimately convinced him that death would be a welcome relief.” “This horror was perpetrated by a company that has repeatedly failed to keep its users safe,” Kiesel continued. “This latest incident demonstrates that adults, in addition to children, are also vulnerable to AI-induced manipulation and psychosis.”

Donald Trump Won’t Rule Out Leaving NATO Over Greenland
When asked by a reporter during a press briefing in the Oval Office if he’d be willing to leave NATO, Trump responded, “Well, I wouldn’t be telling you what I’m willing to do. But Greenland is very important for national security, including of Denmark. There’s not a thing Denmark can do if Russia or China wants to occupy Greenland.” “But there’s everything we can do. You found that out last week with Venezuela,” he added.

‘You don’t have much time’: As Iranians wait for Trump to act, Reza Pahlavi calls on army to abandon the regime 
“The world has not just seen and heard your voice and courage, it is now responding,” Pahlavi said in a message to the Iranian people on Tuesday. “By now, you have probably heard the message from the President of the United States, ‘Help is on the way.’ Continue the fight, as you have done so far.” “Save the names of all these criminals. They will be prosecuted for what they have done.”

Hezbollah threatens Lebanon with civil war if state continues attempts to disarm Iranian proxy 
The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) declared last week that it had completed the first stage of its plan to monopolize weapons in the hands of the state by establishing full control over the area south of the Litani, which borders Israel. This was the first step in a multi-stage plan by the government to disarm the terror group,

Iran Opposition Reports 12,000 Killed in Protest Crackdown
Iranian opposition sources claim the regime killed at least 12,000 people during recent protests in what would be the deadliest massacre in the nation’s modern history. The figures, reported by opposition outlet Iran International, exceed verified counts from human rights organizations and represent what the outlet describes as a coordinated crackdown ordered from the highest levels of government as demonstrations demanding an end to 46 years of theocratic rule swept across Iran. The outlet emphasized that these were organized killings, not scattered clashes, with most victims under 30 years old.

Some personnel at key US base in Qatar advised to evacuate as Iran official brings up earlier attack
Some personnel at a key U.S. military base in Qatar were advised to evacuate by Wednesday evening, according to a U.S. official and the Gulf country, as President Donald Trump has warned of possible action after a deadly crackdown on protesters in Iran. The decision came as a senior official in Tehran brought up the country’s retaliatory attack in June at Al Udeid Air Base outside Doha, Qatar.

Priestly and Levite guilds prepare for Temple revival
An emerging effort to revive the Aaronite priests and Levitical assistants of ancient Israel has grown into a nearly 100-strong professional community of Kohanim and Levites in just a month, led by a young Israeli doctor and Temple Mount activist. Huberman is building two separate but related professional communities rooted in priestly and Levitical identity, each with its own focus and infrastructure.​

Saudi officials warn Washington to use only limited strikes against Iran
Saudi officials are cautioning Washington that an expansive US strike on Iran could strengthen the Islamic Republic rather than weaken it, urging President Donald Trump to limit any potential action to high-level regime targets as the nationwide protest movement enters its third week.

Has Gaza’s post-Hamas government already been created, despite Phase II delays? – analysis
it appears that some aspects of the US-backed peace plan are taking shape. It is worth recalling that US President Donald Trump’s peace plan had a multi-phase approach that is supposed to lead to peace in Gaza. The 20-point plan envisioned a Board of Peace and a transitional technocratic government for Gaza.

US military intervention in Iran may begin within 24 hours, European officials say 
An unnamed Israeli official also said it appeared Trump had decided to intervene, though the scope and timing remained unclear. The United States is withdrawing some personnel from key bases in the region as a precaution amid heightened regional tensions,

US to Suspend Visa Processing for 75 Nations, State Department Says
The Trump administration is suspending all visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, a State Department spokesperson said on Wednesday. The spokesperson did not elaborate on the plan, first reported by Fox News, which cited a State Department memo. The pause will begin on Jan. 21, Fox News said. Somalia, Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, Brazil, Nigeria, and Thailand are among the affected countries, according to the report.

Iran temporarily closes airspace, Western military official says signals show US attack ‘imminent’
Iran temporarily closed its airspace early Thursday morning, issuing a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) to all flights except international ones to and from Iran with official permission, as Western military officials say US military action in the country is “imminent.” The prohibition was scheduled to last a little over two hours and end at around 2:30 a.m. Israel time, but was later extended to 5:00 a.m. Israel time.

More Confusing Signals from Trump Who Says ‘No Plan for Executions’ as Iran Issues Grotesque Assassination Threat
President Trump said on Wednesday (before the NOTAM was issued by Iran) that the Iranian thugs had stopped killing protesters and also called off executions. The assertion comes as three US-guided missile destroyers are in the Arabian Gulf, and Israel is ramping up its Air Defense in preparation for the conflict. The president’s declaration could be a deliberate deception, as he made similar overtures before attacking Iran’s nuclear program last June.

President Trump Publicly Backs the Revolution in Iran and Promises U.S. Help Is Coming
Has there ever been a social media post more important than the one President Trump just made? It would be very difficult to overstate the significance. Now that Trump has decided to publicly back the revolution in Iran, it’s either regime change or bust. By publicly declaring the U.S. is going to help the protesters, he’s made it clear there will be military showdown with Iran. War is here, and we’re going to witness a staggering amount of death and destruction.

While Iranians Bleed for Freedom, America Imports the Islamic Regime They’re Dying to Escape
While the streets of Iran are drenched in blood—women executed for defiance, protesters cut down by gunfire, bodies left as warnings—America is importing the very Islamic regime ideology Iranians are risking their lives to escape. Western institutions applaud the “growing visibility of Islam” in public life: Qur’an recitations at public events in New York City. Landmarks lit green for “Muslim Heritage Month.” Claims of Muslims “asserting a more visible role” in the economy and society. This is not pluralism. It is conquest—soft power, normalized and applauded.

Red State Islamization Alert: Texas and Florida Honor CAIR-Backed ‘Muslim-American Heritage Month’ Despite Their Own Terror Warnings Against CAIR
Texas and Florida expose the strategy in full: governors warned that CAIR was a security threat, then state and local institutions normalized it through “heritage month” resolutions—transforming symbolic recognition into institutional legitimacy, organized lobbying access, and enforceable policy leverage inside conservative states – a quiet institutional contradiction: vocal resistance at the executive level paired with official recognition at the legislative and local levels, a pattern critics argue normalizes political Islam inside state institutions.

Have You Heard What Iran Is Threatening to Do Next? – It Includes Killing President Trump
We certainly have entered uncharted territory. When a vicious predator is backed into a corner, it will do whatever it can to survive. That makes Iran more dangerous than ever at this moment. The Iranians are making all sorts of crazy threats, and I’m convinced they fully intend to make good on them. Whether they’re actually able to do so is another matter. But without a doubt, we need to take their threats seriously, and that includes their threat to kill President Trump.

Is The Red Horse Preparing to Ride? It Appears We’re on the Brink of Apocalyptic War In the Middle East
In recent hours, so many nations have instructed their citizens to leave Iran. Protesters are being slaughtered by the thousands, and President Trump is promising that help from the US is on the way. At this moment, it appears we’re on the brink of apocalyptic war in the Middle East. I believe Bible prophecy is being fulfilled in front of our eyes. As the Middle East erupts in flames, hopefully it will cause people all over to take a much closer look at the Book of Revelation.

Demographic Collapse: France Records More Deaths Than Births for First Time Since WWII
“France has crossed a demographic threshold that would have been completely unthinkable just a generation ago. For the first time since the end of the Second World War, the country recorded more deaths than births—a historic break from its postwar trajectory and a definitive sign of the ongoing, and much-ignored, demographic collapse across Europe and the West.” The scale of the decline is striking when placed in a broader historical context. Births have declined precipitously, more than 24% from their 2010 peak, a collapse that’s unfolded in barely fifteen years and shows no sign of reversing.

UN uses “children’s rights” to bypass parents and target children
The UN is currently finalizing changes to “children’s rights” to give them access to abortions without parental consent. This is not the first attack on children, families and all of our futures using “children’s rights” as the excuse.  In 2023, the UN issued “guidance” which explicitly links “children’s rights” to the UN’s nefarious climate change agenda….This was never agreed: not by voters, not by parliaments and not by parents. Yet if governments stay silent (as they often do), this text will be adopted quietly and then used for years to pressure families around the world.

 

Bill and Hillary Clinton refuse to testify in Epstein investigation
Bill and Hillary Clinton reject subpoenas to testify at House hearings into the Jeffrey Epstein affair.
The Republican-led House Oversight Committee had called Democratic former President Bill Clinton to testify by Tuesday morning and Hillary Clinton, former Democratic Secretary of State, to testify on Wednesday. But in a several-page letter to committee chairman James Comer, which American media have seen, the couple wrote that they would not attend. After Bill Clinton failed to show up on Tuesday morning, James Comer is now threatening to file a contempt of Congress lawsuit against him next week, NBC News reports.

Portland ‘Couple’ Shot by Border Patrol Was a Venezuelan Gang Member and His Prostitute, DHS Says 
According to the Department of Homeland Security, a Border Patrol officer opened fire on the pair, sitting in a vehicle, after one of them tried to “weaponize” the vehicle during a traffic stop. The agency says one of the two is associated with Tren de Aragua, a violent criminal gang with roots in Venezuela, and the other is a suspected member of the gang. The agency identified one of the suspects as Luis David Nico Moncada, a “criminal illegal alien from Venezuela and suspected Tren de Aragua gang member,” and Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras, a “criminal illegal alien from Venezuela and is associated with Tren de Aragua.”

South Korea: Kim Jong-Un replaces three chiefs responsible for his personal security
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has replaced three senior officials who were responsible for his personal security, Seoul said, in a move seen as a sign that he is increasingly concerned about assassination attempts. He may have assessed that there was a risk of an assassination attempt against him with Ukrainian involvement,

​A Bad Sign for Iran’s Revolution
Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s fixer, has entered the Iran mess and is now talking to Iran’s leaders. This is a very bad sign for the Iranian revolution, because Witkoff’s approach is to fix “problems.” The Iranian revolution is not a problem: it is an unprecedented opportunity. By deflecting any US response to the ongoing crisis, whether intentionally or not, Witkoff could hand the Mullah’s a victory against the people of Iran.

Trump administration to end temporary protected status for Somalis
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is ending temporary protected status for Somali immigrants, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed in a post on X on Tuesday. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services confirmed on X that “Somali nationals with TPS are now required to leave the United States by March 17, 2026.”

Data: Starlink offering free internet in blacked-out Iran
Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite network is offering free internet access in Iran after Iranian authorities blocked access to the network, Bloomberg reports. But users need special terminals to connect.

The Paris Accord Means Ukraine War Will Continue
The Paris Accord aimed at providing security and economic guarantees for Ukraine is a strange agreement. If it is taken seriously, it will convince the Russians to change their strategy in Ukraine, meaning the Russians may well decide to try and take over all of Ukraine. The Accord gives nothing at all to Russia, which was probably its intent. It has the same bad smell as the Versailles Treaty, which the US Senate rejected.

Decisive US action is essential to bring down Iranian regime—massive protest movement inspiring but not enough—former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen tells ALL ISRAEL NEWS 
No one in Israel better understands the Iranian regime – or has spent more time inside Iran as a spy – or played a more decisive role in weakening the regime and destroying Tehran’s capacity to build thermonuclear warheads that could annihilate the United States and Israel than Yossi Cohen.

‘Israel saved the Druze, Syria is headed for partition,’ leader of Syrian Druze tells Israeli newspaper 
Half a year after Bedouin tribes supported by government troops killed hundreds of Syrian Druze, the community’s spiritual leader in the Suwaydah province, Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri, thanked Israel for its support and affirmed that he sees the southern Syrian Druze as part of the Jewish State’s “strategic framework.”

Ben Gvir’s party finalizes ‘death penalty for terrorists’ bill, seeks to hang terrorists within 90 days of sentence 
The final text of the proposed death penalty bill for terrorists, advanced by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, was published for the first time on Tuesday morning by KAN News. According to the formulated text, the death penalty would be carried out by hanging. The sentence would be executed by a prison guard appointed for that purpose by the Commissioner of the Israel Prison Service. ..the identities of the executing guards will remain confidential and that they will be granted full criminal immunity.

As Iran burns, Israeli rabbis issue prayers, see divine vengeance and the footsteps of the Messiah
As mass protests and violent government crackdowns gripped Iran this week, senior Israeli rabbis moved swiftly to frame the unrest in theological terms. Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, chief rabbi of Safed (Tzfat) and a leading voice in Religious Zionist circles, published a prayer Thursday night calling for the destruction of Iran’s leadership. At the same time, a Chabad emissary in Beit Shemesh invoked ancient Talmudic prophecy to argue that Iran’s potential collapse at the hands of the United States marks the approach of the messianic era.

Trump sends cryptic message to Iran as Ayatollah goes into hiding
President Donald Trump signaled a sharp escalation toward Iran on Tuesday, cutting off the prospect of talks as the regime intensifies its violent crackdown on protesters. At the same time, an Arab source claims Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has gone into hiding, relocating to an underground tunnel amid fears of an assassination attempt. The reported move highlights growing instability inside Iran, where nationwide unrest has shaken the regime’s hold on power. Addressing the Iranian people directly, Trump expressed solidarity with those facing repression and assured them that “help is on its way.”

Israel Police vows to prevent Hamas ‘victory display’ during Ramadan
The Israel Police said Monday they would prevent attempts by Hamas to stage a triumphal display on Jerusalem’s Temple Mount during the first Ramadan since the Gaza truce, expected to begin in mid-February. “For us, Ramadan is taking place against the backdrop of war—that is our working assumption.” “We want to allow observance of the holiday and prayers on the Temple Mount, while at the same time preventing celebrations or the creation of some ‘victory’ picture, which has no place. We won’t allow this,” he said.

Lebanon makes shocking admission about Israel’s right to fight Hezbollah
Lebanese foreign minister urges Hezbollah’s leadership to accept US demands that the terror group disarm, adding that Israel is entitled to continue to strike Hezbollah positions in Lebanon as long as it refuses to surrender its arsenal. The admission was made by Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji, a member of the predominantly Maronite Christian Lebanese Forces party, during an interview with Sky News Arabia on Monday. During the interview, Rajji vowed that Beirut is committed to upholding its obligations under the 2024 ceasefire deal, including the full disarmament of all armed groups other than the Lebanese military – including Hezbollah and other pro-Iranian organizations.

Iran admits at least 3,000 killed in protest crackdown, UN dismayed by ‘horrific violence’
“This cycle of horrific violence cannot continue. The Iranian people and their demands for fairness, equality and justice must be heard,” Volker Turk said. An additional source, speaking to Reuters, blamed “terrorists” for the deaths of civilians and security personnel. In addition, UN human rights chief Volker Türk said on Tuesday that he was “horrified” by mounting violence by Iran’s security forces against peaceful protesters.

Vice President Vance to chair US discussion on Iran 
As US officials prepare to discuss Iran, Trump warns of severe consequences if Iran hangs protesters, signaling potential strong action. A discussion on Iran is set to take place with senior American officials, and will be chaired by Vice President JD Vance and the National Security Council, according to reports by a source familiar with the details … President Donald Trump said that the United States would take “very strong action” if the Iranian government starts hanging protesters, but did not elaborate on what those actions would be.

US seeks warrants to seize dozens more tankers linked to Venezuelan oil trade
The administration of President Donald Trump has said it plans to control Venezuela’s oil resources indefinitely as it seeks to rebuild the country’s dilapidated oil industry. The US government has filed for court warrants to seize dozens more tankers linked to the Venezuelan oil trade, four sources familiar with the matter said, as Washington consolidates control of oil shipments in and out of the South American country.

Hamas to Elect First Leader Since Sinwar Killed by Israel, Sources Say
Hamas is expected to elect a new leader this month, two sources in the Palestinian terrorist group told Reuters, filling the role left vacant since Israel killed Yahya Sinwar in 2024 despite concerns that a successor could suffer the same fate. The election process has already begun, the sources said.

Dismantling the Iranian Zombie State: Washington’s Strategic Imperative
The statement delivered by President Donald Trump this week, was more than just another warning to a rogue state. By declaring that the Iranian regime had finally begun to cross “very strong” red lines, and noting that “people are being killed who aren’t supposed to be killed,” the administration signaled the end of a long, failed experiment in managed containment.

I don’t believe it but have to accuse Israel of genocide due to political pressure, legislator tells JNS 
It feels necessary, due to political pressure, to accuse the Jewish state publicly of committing “genocide” in Gaza even though that charge is untrue, a New England legislator told JNS on background. “Nobody was going to engage with me, or even talk to me, or not just throw me in some bucket if I wasn’t willing to say that,” the legislator told JNS. “They didn’t want to hear anything else that I wanted to say. They just wanted to hear whether or not I was going to use that word.” The legislator also felt such pressure from news outlets that reached out for comment on the matter, the person said.

Thousands killed in Iran protests as Trump says ‘this is too much’ and nations urge citizens to leave
According to Israeli officials, the dead include hundreds of regime personnel, some of whom were likely killed by protesters, possibly armed through external channels. At the same time, an Iranian human rights group reported that at least 16,784 protesters have been arrested since the demonstrations erupted. Israeli officials said the unfolding crisis is now being discussed at the highest levels of government. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s security cabinet is being briefed on scenarios that include the potential collapse of the Iranian regime and direct U.S. intervention, according to an Israeli government official.

Wednesday, January 14th: A Call To Prayer And Repentance For America
If you think our nation is in trouble now, just wait… As our streets boil over with hate, anger, crime, drugs, and just sheer hopelessness, is there something we can do? You bet there is. I would like to call for a time of prayer and repentance this Wednesday, January 14, at 12:00 noon. As a nation our sins are so great. We have increasingly turned our backs on God and His commands, embracing godless secularism. We need to ask His forgiveness and seek His face. Pray for our leaders, and pray that God would bring calm to our streets.

Nigel Farage calls on UK government to support Iran protesters 
Speaking to Al Arabiya during a demonstration outside the Iranian embassy in London, held in solidarity with protests in Iran, Farage said he has opposed the country’s leadership for decades. “I have been opposed to this theocratic regime for forty years,” he said. “I was appalled in 2015 when the West basically appeased them with the JCPOA deal. All it’s done is to prolong the misery of the wonderful Persian people.”

Strong and shallow M6.2 earthquake hits Kuril Islands, Russia
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.2 struck the Kuril Islands region, Russia, on January 13. There is currently no tsunami threat in effect. The 6.2-magnitude earthquake was the largest recorded in the Kuril Islands, which stretch to Japan, in the last month and was the fourth within the past 24 hours; the fifth in the past seven days; the 21st in the past 30 days; and the 64th in the past 365 days, according to EarthquakeTrack.com.

Beware the Next Zohran Mamdani: Nida Allam’s Radical Run for Congress Imports NYC’s Islamic-Marxist Takeover to North Carolina
Nida Allam, North Carolina’s version of the newly sworn-in socialist Muslim mayor Zohran Mamdani, poses a grave threat to the Research Triangle by weaponizing contested hate-crime claims from the 2015 Chapel Hill murders while forging ties to DSA-aligned Marxists, Liberation Road-style communist networks, and Muslim Brotherhood-linked influences.

Iran ‘Prepares to Execute Captured Demonstrator’ and Admits Thousands Have Died During Protests
Iran is allegedly preparing to execute a demonstrator as part of Khamenei’s brutal crackdown on protestors. An Iranian official admitted around 2,000 ​people were killed ​in ​⁠protests, ‍blaming ‘terrorists’ for ⁠deaths ⁠of civilians and security ‍personnel. German Chancellor Merz said Iran’s regime was living out its ‘last days’ as pressure grew on the government over violence against protestors. Human rights groups based outside Iran have confirmed death tolls as high as 650. However, Norway-based group Iran Human Rights (IHR) said estimates are around 6,000 dead.

IDF tries to calm Israeli public amid rumors of Iranian surprise attack, stresses the military is prepared for any scenario
The spokesman of the Israel Defense Forces addressed the Israeli public in an unusual statement on Monday, trying to calm the public amid swirling rumors of an expectation of a large Iranian attack in the near future. The Tel Aviv municipality denies rumor it ordered to open public shelters; other cities stress they are prepared. IDF Spokesman Brig.-Gen. Defrin said, “We continue to conduct ongoing situation assessments and will provide updates if there are any changes. I emphasize: Do not lend a hand to rumors.”

Trump signs memorandum to withdraw US from the UN’s climate change treaty
On 7 January, US President Trump signed a presidential memorandum withdrawing the US from 66 international and UN organizations, including the UNFCCC, the foundational international treaty that underpins global climate cooperation and the Paris Agreement. The White House stated the decision was based on these entities no longer serving American interests and promoting “globalist agendas” over national priorities.

92% of Employed Americans Have Cut Back on Spending as Standard of Living in U.S. Crumbles
The reason why “affordability” has become the number one issue for U.S. voters is because most of the population is being crushed by the rising cost of living. Look how much you’re paying for electricity and food compared to 5 years ago. Housing costs have risen to absurd heights, property taxes are insane in many areas, and health insurance premiums have more than doubled for millions of citizens.

Israel Is Now the Only Developed Country Without a Declining Population
Across the developed world, birth rates are collapsing. Japan, Italy, South Korea, Spain, Germany, and much of the English-speaking West are now well below replacement level with some countries facing outright demographic contraction. Governments continue trying to fight it with financial incentives, extended parental leave, and subsidized childcare, but numbers keep falling. There’s only one remaining country that completely unsettles the narrative: Israel.

10 Commandment Displays Became Law in Texas, Then the Lawsuits Came
Texas’ Senate Bill 10 has sparked the nation’s largest state-led effort to put the Ten Commandments into schools—and it’s facing concerted legal challenges. A hearing on the constitutionality of the new law is scheduled before the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals this month. The Ten Commandments, fundamental to both Judaism and Christianity, are credited with influencing Western values and are the basis for laws against killing, theft, adultery, and perjury.