Bipartisan Senators Coons and Lankford on the importance of faith in a divided Washington
Bipartisan Senators Coons and Lankford on the importance of faith in a divided Washington

Senators Chris Coons and James Lankford say attendance at their weekly prayer group has gone up in an increasingly contentious Washington.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article appears mostly accurate. The key claim about Senators Coons and Lankford leading a bipartisan prayer group with increased attendance is supported by multiple sources. There is a slight positive slant towards the senators and the role of faith in politics, but it's minimal.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim:** Senators Chris Coons and James Lankford say attendance at their weekly prayer group has gone up in an increasingly contentious Washington.
- Verification Source #1: Supports the existence of a weekly bipartisan Senate prayer group led by Coons and Lankford.
- Verification Source #2: Confirms Coons and Lankford co-chair the weekly Senate Prayer group.
- Verification Source #3: Mentions the Faith & Politics Institute and the Senate breakfast, suggesting a connection to faith-based gatherings.
- Increased attendance* is not explicitly verified by the provided sources, but the general context of a "contentious Washington" (as stated in the article) and the existence of the prayer group suggests plausibility. This is a minor unverified claim.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Verification Source #1: "Every Wednesday morning, a group of bipartisan Senators..." This supports the existence of the prayer group.
- Verification Source #2: "...Coons' closest spiritual confidants is Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., with whom he co-chairs both the weekly Senate Prayer..." This confirms the co-leadership.
- The lack of explicit verification for "increased attendance" is a minor limitation.