President Donald Trump said Friday that Texas churches devastated by Hurricane Harvey should be entitled to disaster relief assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Association.
President Donald Trump said Friday that Texas churches devastated by Hurricane Harvey should be entitled to disaster relief assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Association.
The president took to Twitter:
Three churches sued FEMA in federal district court in Houston on Monday for aid that is regularly provided to nonprofit groups but not religious groups, Bloomberg News reports.
The religious organizations are Harvest Family Church, Hi-Way Tabernacle and Rockport First Assembly of God. They are represented by the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty.
The churches are located in Cypress, Cleveland and Rockport, all Harvey’s direct path, WND.com reports.
Hi-Way Tabernacle was used as a relief shelter for storm victims but cannot apply for FEMA aid to repair damage caused by three feet of flood waters.
„The churches are not seeking special treatment, “ Diana Verm, a Becket lawyer, said in court papers filed Monday, according to the reports. „They are seeking a fair shake.
„Hurricane Harvey didn’t cherry-pick its victims, “ she told Bloomberg in a statement on Tuesday. „FEMA shouldn’t cherry-pick who it helps.“
Harvey dumped many inches of rain over several days in Texas, causing at least 60 deaths, widespread flooding and billions of dollars in damage.
According to the lawsuit, FEMA routinely uses and thanks houses of worship for providing shelter, meals, supplies and comfort to neighbors and communities during disasters.
A decision by the U. S. Supreme Court in a separate case involving Trinity Lutheran Church in Missouri earlier this year said the federal government cannot discriminate against a church, synagogue or mosque „simply because of its status as a place of religious teaching and worship.“
The Texas churches are seeking a court order immediately blocking the FEMA rule because the application deadline is Sept. 26, according to the reports.
A Justice Department spokeswoman told Bloomberg that the government was „aware of the complaint and will examine the claims.“

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Fox News Channel has cut ties with co-host and contributor Eric Bolling and canceled his show, the network said Friday. “Fox News Channel is canceling ‘The…
Fox News Channel has cut ties with co-host and contributor Eric Bolling and canceled his show, the network said Friday.
“Fox News Channel is canceling ‘The Specialists,’ and Eric Bolling and Fox have agreed to part ways amicably, ” the No. 1 cable news channel said in a statement.
Bolling was suspended in August after the Huffington Post, citing sources, reported the married 54-year-old texted photos of male genitalia to three female colleagues several years ago.
In lieu of “The Specialists” at 5 p.m. FNC, in the interim, will produce a news show with a rotating cast of anchors.
Bolling’s co-hosts, Eboni Williams and Kat Timpf, will remain with the network as contributors.
Meanwhile, Fox Business Network host Charles Payne, who was suspended in July over sexual harassment allegations, returned to host his show “Making Money with Charles Payne” on Friday.

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Don Williams, the country singer famous for love ballads like I Believe In You, has died.
Don Williams, the country singer famous for love ballads like I Believe In You, has died.
His publicist Kirt Webster said Williams, 78, died on Friday after a short illness.
The singer had 17 No 1 hits before retiring in 2016 and his mellow sound influenced a later generation of singers including Joe Nichols and Josh Turner and Keith Urban.
Williams, nicknamed „the Gentle Giant“ had a rich voice, gentle delivery and storytelling style.
He toured sparingly, did few media interviews and spent much of his time on his farm west of Nashville, Tennessee.
„It’s one of those blessings and curses kind of things, “ he said in 1994.
„If you have the talent, it’s a blessing. But there’s times that a lot of the prices that you have to pay to be a part of it is a curse.
„But as far as the way people have responded to what I’ve done, there’s very few things in my life that I’ve done that come anywhere close to making you feel exhilarated and humbled and fulfilled and challenged and all that, all at the same time.“
His hits included I Believe In You, Lord, I Hope This Day Is Good, You’re My Best Friend, ‚Some Broken Hearts Never Mend, Till the Rivers All Run Dry and Back In My Younger Days.
At least one duet with Emmylou Harris, If I Needed You, made the charts in 1981.
He was also popular overseas, touring in Europe and Africa and landing on British charts.
Eric Clapton recorded his We’re More Than Friends and Pete Townshend re-did Till the Rivers All Run Dry.
„Don Williams offered calm, beauty, and a sense of wistful peace that is in short supply these days, “ said Kyle Young, CEO of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville.
„His music will forever be a balm in troublesome times. Everyone who makes country music with grace, intelligence, and ageless intent will do so while standing on the shoulders of this gentle giant.“
Williams won the Country Music Association’s awards for best male vocalist and best single for Tulsa Time in 1978.
During his performances, he often walked on stage carrying a cup of coffee, sat on a bar stool and sang and chatted amiably with the audience.
He also appeared in the movies WW And The Dixie Dancekings and Smokey And The Bandit II.
„Farewell, the great Don Williams, “ said Rosanne Cash on Twitter and quoted from Good Ole Boys Like Me: „‚Those Williams boys, they still mean a lot to me/ Hank & Tennessee.‘ & Don, too.“
„One of the greatest to ever sing a country song, “ Rodney Atkins said on Twitter.
„I can’t write a song without thinking about Don Williams songs. #RIPDonWilliams.“
Williams was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2010, but missed the ceremony because he had bronchitis.
His last studio album came out in 2014 and he was the subject of a tribute album this year that included performances of his hits by Lady Antebellum, Garth Brooks and Chris Stapleton.
Williams was born in Floydada, Texas, and spent the early part of his career in rock, country and folk groups.
He was a founding member of the Pozo Seco Singers, then started a solo career in 1971.
His first No 1 hit was I Wouldn’t Want to Live If You Didn’t Love Me and 42 of his 46 singles landed on the top 10 from 1974 to 1991.
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By Mesfin Fekadu NEW YORK — As one half of Montgomery Gentry, Troy Gentry — who died Friday in a helicopter crash — helped the country music duo become a successful act in the genre, launching coun…
NEW YORK — As one half of Montgomery Gentry, Troy Gentry — who died Friday in a helicopter crash — helped the country music duo become a successful act in the genre, launching countless hits, winning multiple awards and reaching platinum status throughout the 2000s.
Gentry, 50, was killed hours before the band was set to hit the stage — a second home for the singer and guitarist from Kentucky.
The helicopter carrying Gentry crashed in a wooded area near the Flying W Airport in Medford, New Jersey, around 1 p.m. Friday. Montgomery Gentry was supposed to perform Friday in Medford.
Gentry was born on April 5,1967 in Lexington, Kentucky, where he met bandmate Eddie Montgomery, known for his signature hat. Later, they formed a group based off their last names.
Montgomery Gentry had success on the country charts and country radio in the 2000s, scoring No. 1 hits with “Roll With Me, ” ”Back When I Knew It All, ” ”Lucky Man, ” ”Something to Be Proud Of” and “If You Ever Stop Loving Me.” Some of the songs even cracked the Top 40 of the pop charts.
“Troy Gentry’s family wishes to acknowledge all of the kind thoughts and prayers, and asks for privacy at this time, ” the statement read.
The band mixed country music with Southern rock and was known for their blue-collar anthems. They were inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 2009 and into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame in 2015.
Montgomery Gentry released their debut album, the platinum-seller “Tattoos & Scars, ” in 1999. Two of their albums, “My Town” and “You Do Your Thing, ” also achieved platinum status, while several of their albums were gold successes.
“We didn’ t want to be an overnight success like acts that have one or two hits and then go away. We wanted the longevity like Waylon, Willie, Charlie, Cash, Kristofferson. All those cats; and they weren’ t about No. 1 hits all the time, ” Gentry said in a quote from the band’s website biography. “They had enough success with their music to be appreciated, to be able to play as long as they wanted to, and they did it the way they wanted to.”
Several country singers wrote touching words on social media about Gentry’s death on Friday, the same day country singer Don Williams died. Randy Houser called Friday a “sad day in country music, ” while Brad Paisley tweeted: “God bless you Troy Gentry. Heartbroken and in disbelief.”
Montgomery Gentry’s latest album was 2015’s “Folks Like Us.” It featured the song “Two Old Friends, ” which describes the longstanding bond between Montgomery and Gentry.

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