“America is a nation of believers and together we are strengthened by the power of prayer," Trump said at the breakfast.

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"Together as Americans, we are a tireless force for justice and for peace," he said. "For years ISIS had brutally murdered Christians, Jews, religious minorities and countless Muslims. Today the coalition to defeat ISIS has liberated almost 100 percent of the territory held by these killers in Iraq and all throughout Syria."

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced staff secretary Rob Porter's resignation on Wednesday after the aide's two former wives told the Daily Mail they had gone through physical and emotional abuse during their marriages to Porter.

John Kelly John Francis KellyMORE Chief of staff, who initially defended Porter, issued a statement saying he was shocked by the claims after photos surfaced of one of the women.

"I was shocked by the new allegations released today against Rob Porter. There is no place for domestic violence in our society,” Kelly said.

Kelly also said he stood by his earlier comments and that he believed every person deserved a chance to defend themselves. Porter has denied the allegations, calling them "outrageous" and "simply false."

The Senate is set to vote Thursday on a two-year budget deal that would significantly increase spending and suspend the debt ceiling for a year. The deal is aimed at preventing another government shutdown.

The legislation also faces opposition from House Republicans who are opposed to spending increases.